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Volunteers of all ages can help out at the Norwalk Police Department annual coat drive, “Keeping Norwalk Warm.” The event provides coats and outerwear for families who may not be able to provide these items for themselves or their families.

Staples must provide accessible volunteer opportunities for teenage growth, academic success

Lauren Hassell ’22, Web Features Editor June 11, 2021

Teenagers are selfish creatures. Volunteerism may not be the first thought that comes to mind when they think about extracurricular activities. However, it should be an important part of a teenager’s...

B3 cancellation upsets student participants

Hannah Kail ’22 and Lily Caplan ’22 February 5, 2021

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B3 teams make lasting friendships through their week long trip, constantly strengthening their relationships with one another on and off the worksites.

B3 trip forms lasting relationships through philanthropic community service

Karina Murray ’22, Features editor March 5, 2020

While February break brings a time for exotic vacation, time to spend with the ones you love or time to grow individually as a person, for Builders Beyond Borders (B3) participants, it combines all three....

Builders Beyond Borders volunteered in Guatemala over February break. They constructed necessary buildings and structures such as schools.

Builders Beyond Borders ventures to Guatemala

Elliot Kaufman '19, Web Managing Editor March 1, 2019

Stepping off the plane in Guatemala, the Builders Beyond Borders (B3) student participants were eager to begin their community service trip. Between building schools, active excursions and creating bonds...

Builders Beyond Borders immerses students in new cultures

Builders Beyond Borders immerses students in new cultures

March 15, 2017

By: Francesca Truitt '17 Over February break, students could be found on various trips; some ventured out west to ski, others traveled south to bask in the heat, and another group of students traveled...

Digging into students excitement for Ecuador

Digging into students’ excitement for Ecuador

Jane Schutte, Breaking News Managing Editor February 9, 2016

Builders Beyond Borders is meant to build, share and inspire both friendships and communities. This year the organization is headed off to Ecuador for nine days in February to work in classrooms, build...

MAKING CONNECTIONS: Members from the group such as Charlotte Rowland ’14 make unbreakable bonds with the children from the Domincan Republic, while building bathrooms for their community. The group plans to continue their work during this February break in Guatemala to help more impoverished communities. 
Photos contributed by Caroline O’Kane ’16

Builders Beyond Borders breaks native hardships

Eliza Goldberg, Staff Writer March 2, 2015

If one were to look at Builders Beyond Borders (B3) member’s Facebook albums, they would see photos of members smiling as they stand in a home they were building, making funny faces with members of the...

“Make sure that the sign is in the photo!”

Castles in the Sand beautifies Compo

Caroline O'Kane, Creative Director May 12, 2014

Snow days break up spring break

Snow days break up spring break

Justine Seligson, Photo Coordinator March 5, 2014

Westport Public Schools have had six school cancellations this year, which is one day over the allotted five. As a result, April Break could potentially be reduced by a weekend and that first Monday, making...

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