What Now America

Last Saturday at WNA was memorable and inspiring, as the youth expressed their unique abilities and perspectives through activities like creative cartooning and clay modeling. The day was an enriching experience for all, as even those who were initially reluctant ended the day with positive attitudes, and parents showed their support of the program.  

Later in the day, the youth used modeling clay to mold images of their "power animal." After discussing different animals and their characteristics, the youth choose a particular animal and began molding the clay into the desired shape. A menagerie of animals resulted, as the youth created everything from giraffes, to snakes, to tigers. The molded animals ranged from cute and stylized to realistically detailed, each expressing the care taken in their creation. 

An appreciation session at the end of the day introduced new participants to the program, and also gave everyone a chance to get to know each other better, as the youth went around and shared qualities that made them unique. For example, students mentioned their perseverance, an ability to succeed and continue working hard in the face of difficulty. The session also allowed participants to share their many talents, including flexibility and singing ability. One of the youth, who always shares her cheerful smile with the others at the program, amazed everyone with her expressive and melodic singing voice.