Should H.S. students be required to complete community service?

Yes, I think it's a great idea. It's a good way to encourage civic participation and teach values a lot of kids don't have. It gives a different perspective about life.

John Delois
Waterford 

I don't like the words "community service." You shouldn't be forced. It should be something you want to do. But I do like that our school has a senior project.

Jason Cyr
Paris 

I don't think so. I've done community service before. It stinks. 

Brad Nichols
Harrison 

Yes. It would be a good experience. Plus, they can meet other people and learn what the world out there is like. 

Jan Barker
Harrison 

I think so. I think it teaches responsibility and gives people experiences that they'll have with them their entire lives. 

Lauren Keisman
Oxford 

Yes, I think they should. It brings a sense of belonging and teaches students responsibility. 

Ivy Moxcey
Norway 

I don't think so. Time should be spent on education. There will be time for that [community service] after graduation. 

Roland Delamater
West Paris 

No, because if it's something they don't want to do, they probably won't do it well and won't be of much service to the community. 

Bob Randoph
South Berwick 

No. I think it's a wonderful thing, but I think it adds a burden to their schedule that they don't need. It could be for extra credit, but should not be required.

David Wyman 
Naples 

Yeah. It builds their character.

Virgil Giles
Norway