Blake- I learned more about the amendments. I learned about who Hatton W. Sumners.
Brendan- I learned what it means to advocate - to speak out about a cause. I also learned that there is small job growth in Waco.
Luke- I learned that a family of four that makes less than $25,000 annually is classified as impoverished. I learned that 80% of the workers in Habitat for Humanity are volunteers.
Erica- I learned that in the past Waco had euthanized 10,000 pets in one year, but then they made some changes and this year they only euthanized about 1,000 pets. I learned that PTSD could happen in the first few weeks, or years later.
Maggie- I learned that 5% of the population currently has PTSD. I also learned that 40% of Waco is in poverty.
Paige- I learned that if you get your bachelor's degree, your poverty rate is lower at 5%. I also learned that PTSD is not completely curable, but it can be helped by therapy, medication, and other treatments.
Jenna- I learned how to argue effectively. I learned that there are a lot of problems in the world that people are trying to solve, but the problems keep evolving.
Olivia- I learned that PTSD is an anxiety disorder, not a mental disorder. PTSD can create a rift in relationships.
Helena- I learned that people who eat at fast food places at least two times per week are more likely to litter. I also learned that approximately 750,000 men, women, and children are homeless in the U.S.
Garrett- I learned that the I35 bridge in Waco was made possible by TxDOT (Texas Department of Transportation) and Baylor. I learned a lot from Mayor Kyle Deaver when he came to talk to us!
