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One researcher says the biggest problem students must overcome in school is a lack of motivation. Often the students have a sense of boredom that puts a gap between the curriculum and their everyday lives. Harris County 4-H works to fill that gap by offering monthly community service opportunities. They learn they can make a difference with what they do. Over the past year students collected 169 pounds of aluminum pop-tabs for the Ronald McDonald House, 541 canned goods for local food drive, 435 pair of socks for the needy, 443 slightly used clothing items, 479 Christmas cards for Meals on Wheels recipients and 260 new school supply items for the back-to-school rush. One hundred percent of the graduating 4-H member seniors were able to apply for Senior Superlative because of their community service through 4-H. This is an award based completely on the student doing community service throughout high school. The student must complete at least 100 hours of community service during high school. Through community service students were able to take learning beyond the classroom.
