Christy created a "Service-Learning Project" in her classroom, "Valentines for Veterans," and over 150 seventh-grade students wrote original heart-felt poems conveying respect, honor, and appreciation to our country's veterans. Christy explains, "Their poetic writing skills illustrate their values of character; these students are making a difference in the world."
The special hand-crafted valentines were boxed up and sent to the Spinal Cord Injury Ward at the Long Beach, California Veterans' Hospital. This project even received media attention and was published in the local paper.
On the 13th of February, Christy took candy and boxes of valentines to the Salvation Army in Ontario, California, where she worked with the children addressing and preparing valentines to be given out in the classrooms on the following day, Valentine's Day. "Every child should have valentines to give to their classmates; it's a small happiness all children should experience."
It's important to our 60's queen, Christy, to "sweeten things up" for our veterans and children in need. Community service is a "Beauties of America" essential for all queens and title holders, one which is a pleasure to render.
Christy created a "Service-Learning Project" in her classroom, "Valentines for Veterans," and over 150 seventh-grade students wrote original heart-felt poems conveying respect, honor, and appreciation to our country's veterans. Christy explains, "Their poetic writing skills illustrate their values of character; these students are making a difference in the world." 
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