I greatly admire the dedication of community members, many of which were strangers, to lend a helping hand when they saw the call for action. I am proud to say I grew up in a community where there is a commitment present to ensure the wellbeing of all its residents during times of need. When disasters strikes, all pervious barriers are broken and a common goal arises. People from diverse backgrounds and economic statuses, come together to gather supplies and pick up the rumble. In the months following the May tornados dozens, of memorials and drives were held in the …show more content…
The Southside of Oklahoma City suffers from high levels of poverty. This is reflected on the city’s public education system, which has experienced budget cuts in recent years. For many lower income students, a good education means a way out of their current situation and the opportunity to strive for higher education. Due to budget cuts many have begun to question whether the lowered budget will greatly affect the level of education students receive. In many schools the first programs to be cut, are usually the arts. I have seen this situation happen firsthand, as the theater department in my school was cut, leaving many students