SHARE program reaches fifth year

A program at Jackson Middle School that pairs students with senior citizens and teaches the students about life experiences has marked its fifth year.

The Students Helping, Aiding, Reaching the Elderly, or SHARE, program involves dozens of students. The students regularly visit residents at Jackson Manor so they can learn about the aging process and share their talents and gifts with residents. The students play board games, clean eyeglasses and pass out drinks to residents during their visits.

Recently, the students, teacher Stephanie Martin and residents enjoyed a banana split party.

The program has ended for the school year but will resume in the fall.

Students who participated in the SHARE program are Ryan Bass, Robert Bayless, Hunter Bramlett, April Crites, Justin Darnell, Greg Gibson, Caleb Harris, Marcus Harris, Gary Hicks, Sarah Hotop, Blake Jones, Justin Kelley, Alyssa Kimbel, Chris Kracke, David Martin, Lance McWilson, Zach Mirly, Michael Pair, Travis Roth, Kelsey Sander, Shawna Schweain, Lexie Ulrich, Kaley Wachter, Brittney Wikle, Andy Zeller, Joe Benavente, Tori Compton, Chelsea Gurley, Mandy Hente, Landon Hume, Kelsey Lape, Sam Malone, Marlana McDowell, Brandi Miller, Lindsey Moore, Josh Mueller, Chris Price, Alice Quigley, Shelby Seabaugh, Nathan Shank, Brittney Simpson, Emily Sladek, Shanda Smith, Shawn Tidwell, Kendra Turnbough, Kristine White and Jake Wren.