This Saturday morning, Nate and Andrew, another high school student, were assigned the task of shoveling snow (we have seen about five inches fall since yesterday) and attaching plastic to screen doors for extra insulation. They are fulfilling the obligation of students aged 14 and older to work 5 hours per week in addition to their dishteam and garbo duties and, of course, their schoolwork. Seeing these teenagers work to contribute meaningfully to the village is a real joy to us as parents, knowing that they are learning new skills, working as a team, and having the privilege to be mentored by a fantastic young man who is the "Head Maverick" this year. These strong folks were assigned this name long before it became so popular during this presidential election season! Mavericks at Holden Village do all the heavy lifting, including unloading luggage and supplies, moving furniture, shoveling snow, and participating in game shows (more on that later)!
It's not all hard work, though; they do take a little time to enjoy the snow and have a little fun from time to time. Both Nate and Andrew also plan to help out with a game show we're putting on tonight in Koinonia.
This Saturday morning, Nate and Andrew, another high school student, were assigned the task of shoveling snow (we have seen about five inches fall since yesterday) and attaching plastic to screen doors for extra insulation. They are fulfilling the obligation of students aged 14 and older to work 5 hours per week in addition to their dishteam and garbo duties and, of course, their schoolwork. Seeing these teenagers work to contribute meaningfully to the village is a real joy to us as parents, knowing that they are learning new skills, working as a team, and having the privilege to be mentored by a fantastic young man who is the "Head Maverick" this year. These strong folks were assigned this name long before it became so popular during this presidential election season! Mavericks at Holden Village do all the heavy lifting, including unloading luggage and supplies, moving furniture, shoveling snow, and participating in game shows (more on that later)! 
It's not all hard work, though; they do take a little time to enjoy the snow and have a little fun from time to time. Both Nate and Andrew also plan to help out with a game show we're putting on tonight in Koinonia.
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