Winnebago 6th graders assigned to change the world

Students from Mr. True’s 6th grade class were at the boy’s basketball game in Winnebago last Friday taking donations for St Jude Children’s Hospital as part of a class project. (L-R) Izzy Finnan, Xavier Heisler, Isabelle Burd, Mr True, Van Rumery and Anna Palmer.

By Doug Schroder, Editor

When Winnebago Middle School Social Studies teacher Ty True assigned his students to do “passion projects” he wasn’t sure what to expect. A passion project is one where the students can make a change in the world. The students have come through so well he calls them a special name.

“These “Agents of Change” are truly passionate about their projects and are determined to make our community and the world a better place. They are the spark that will ignite a flame!” exclaimed Mr. True.

To read the full story pick up a copy of the Feb. 22nd issue of the Gazette