Alysun Freid, Shabazz

Service learning at Shabazz City High School provides fertile ground for young people with minds and souls set on improving their world. One such soul has blossomed into an effective change-agent in her community.

Alysun Freid has been an outstanding leader in Project Green Team, a multidisciplinary service-learning course. She's worked with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Trout Unlimited, Fishermen's Federation and the North Central Regional Education Laboratory as they restore Wisconsin River tributaries throughout the state.

Going above and beyond is a natural extension of Alysun's commitment. With her advanced technology skills Alysun helped Shabazz partners and community groups by creating web pages and producing videos. She has spent weekends serving community meals at the Farmer's market.

Whether working on environmental issues around the state or helping build community in her own backyard, Alysun is a critical thinker, enthusiastic learner and listener. As a performer with Proud Theater and a Shabazz Ambassador she walks the walk of acceptance, tolerance and inclusion. Peers look to her as a guide and she challenges others to think deeply and act on their beliefs.

In each of her roles; student, Shabazz citizen and caretaker of the planet, Alysun's altruism is authentic.

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