As the first NHS group event of the year, members of NHS gathered outside of Prairie Ridge Elementary to decorate the sidewalks with chalk Wednesday, Nov. 4. After PRE was decorated, the group moved to Clear Creek Elementary.

The turnout at the event surpassed NHS officer senior Tyler Bret’s expectations.

“I did not expect that many people to come at all, and I was very overwhelmed,” Bret said. “It turned out amazing.”

Senior Cole McClure participated to earn more community service hours.

“In case it was the only group event for NHS, I wanted to attend,” McClure said. “I wrote positive messages and drew fun pictures on the sidewalks.”

Bret enjoyed seeing her friends and experiencing the beautiful weather.

“It was super fun and a good opportunity to give back to our community,” Bret said. “[My favorite part was] hanging out with my friends on such a nice day.”

Similarly, McClure liked reuniting with friends he hasn’t seen due to the separation of students with the last names A-K and L-Z.

“While it wasn’t for very long, it was nice to see some people I don’t see at school anymore,” McClure said.

In the midst of a lot of negativity, the sidewalk chalk helped brighten the mood, according to McClure.

“2020 has been a rough year,” McClure said. “With everything happening in the world today, including COVID-19, the election and what feels like a new school system, it’s important to focus on the little things and help make some else’s day a little better.”