North Lawndale College Prep day of service gives back to community on last day of school

Evelyn HolmesStudents at North Lawndale College Prep gave back to their community Friday with a day of service on their last day of school before summer break.Students at North Lawndale College Prep gave back to their community Friday with a day of service on their last day of school.

"We are young African American, Hispanic students from the West Side of Chicago and our intention is to demonstrate collectively some common good," said Gerald Smith, Peace Warrior manager. "You feel love because after what you do, you feel happy, you feel I just gave back to the community instead of just sitting in your room or going back and saying goodbyes," said student Layka Stacker.

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