The infamous Humans of New York made its way to LaRue County. The seniors of 2016 were challenged by their English teachers to go into town ask the community about a small snippet of their story. The students asked questions about their childhood, their happies moments, and much-much more.
First, the students studied Humans of New York’s blog post, and figured out what was important that each snippet contain.
Then they had to decide what they liked and disliked about what they found.
They gave advice for those that were going out and looking for people with stories. This advice would then pertain to themselves:
Then the students were challenged to go into the community and ask their designated questions.
The Results:
“My happiest moment in life? Finally getting to see my grandmother come home from the nursing home after 8 years. There was new life in her eyes she was truly happy again”
Clayton Engle
Some students included funny pictures but showed a different side to a community member. This entire project is meant to show how much there really is behind a person.
It also is reminded students how important the small things are in life.
“What is your biggest life experiences?”
My husband, being married for 44 years, my kids, and grandchildren.”
Austin Hensley
It shows how much of a life can be summed up in one sentence; as so much is said in the picture and a couple of words spoken.
So much of the community is revolved around being a parent.
“What is your outlook on life?”
“Life is too short to be unhappy, always have fun in anything you do.”
“What has been the biggest accomplishment in your life?”
“Becoming a Father is challenging, but my little girl is the best thing that has happened to me.”
Preston Howell
“The most life changing thing was having Keaton and the biggest struggle is being a parent!”
Brooke Heibert
This community may be a small town. Together, however, our story becomes so much more as the stories intermingle. Our stories are so much bigger than we believe. So maybe we are a small town, but we are so much more than that. We are silly adults with backgrounds that no one would ever believe. Hardworking so many people. Harvesting hope in our souls because some know that even after years of despair it will pay off in the end. These stories are here and though we may never get the full report of who these people are, we now know so much more.