USHS Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for The Precious Panthers Garden
Written by Post Public Information Representative, May 23, 2019, 0 Comments
Courtesy Carmen Rendon,
(Laredo, Texas)-Earlier today, United South High School hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the construction of the Precious Panthers Reading and Vegetable Garden. Lowe’s Home Improvement Store awarded the school with a $4,000 grant to cover costs of the garden. Precious Panthers (Intellectually Disabled Students) are enjoying the opportunity to work together with general education students to learn the skills of gardening, planting and harvesting fruit trees and vegetables.
Adaptive PE Coach Maria Sandoval initiated this project with one goal in mind, to provide her students with a meaningful life activity, one that would provide them with not only a skill but also with inclusionary opportunities to forge lasting bonds of friendship and acceptance. United South High School FFA and Vocational Teachers Jose Barrera and Carlos Lozano along with their students were recognized for their significant role in making this day a reality for our students.
“This garden is a place that has begun to build bridges to a better understanding and acceptance of each individual’s unique gifts, and to compassion and unconditional love,” said Cynthia Ramirez, Executive Director for Special Education.
