smileyjess

R assigned this today in these very words: "You have a friend who thinks Christian Service is whack. Write a letter to them."

mwah ha ha haaaaaaaa a wonderful exercise in delicious sarcasm.

Dear Friend,
Obviously you are crazy! In no way is Christian Service “whack”! (By the way, if we are to remain friends, you are going to have to stop saying “whack.”) Once a week, you get to leave school – leave school! – for nearly three whole hours! That is three whole classes and some of a fourth! Clearly anyone that doesn’t appreciate that is of the wrong opinion and “has something wrong with [them]!” It is positively absurd that you would rather attend school than not attend school. Also, sometimes we debate wicked interesting Christian Service related topics, such as whether or not a student’s shoes are in accordance with the dress code set forth in the Academy handbook. It’s great fun! Additionally, I was able to research middle school bullying and make a six slide Powerpoint about it. Plus, you get to make people that don’t like such an invigorating experience feel bad (as I am to you right now.) And with its successful legacy, obviously there is absolutely nothing wrong at all with the way it is run. Forget the fact that times have changed and Christian Service has not adapted to these changes. For instance, more challenging college courses have been initiated at the Academy and you still have to miss them, something you would never really do at the college level. (You can’t even supplement the course with previously earned community service hours or perform your community service after school hours.) The steadfastness of the program merely adds to its staying power and firm foundation in serving others.
Let me tell you about my own Christian Service experience just two weeks ago! Oh, man, I served so many people! It was the predetermined citywide day to explain the four basic rules of the Providence Public school system to the students at Esek Hopkins. Basically, all I had to do was sit at a desk, not say more than two words, and listen to the same set of rules and explanation of the rules for two whole class periods in a row. I know, I know - it wasn’t easy, but somehow I managed, and I feel oh-so-fulfilled now. I can’t even attempt to convey my feelings of accomplishment to you. It’s just something you are going to have to experience yourself (perhaps in the second semester if you are one of the lucky ones.) Just you wait and see how completely, utterly incorrect your personal opinion is!
Your friend, Jess