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Successful school campus programs follow the basic KIB philosophy, "Take a Stand for Your Land." In established programs each school district has a special champion taking their own stand for the cause.

Spalding Catholic - Granville - Kris Full (712.756.8984): Kris has been working with the LFSC program since it was established, becoming one of the first educators in the state to identify the need AND work to involve her staff and students as a pilot program. Students at Spalding Catholic, with Kris' guidance, have not only developed their own litter-free campus program, but have encouraged other school districts to join in by sponsoring litter-free sporting events. By challenging both competing schools, participants and fans leave each sporting event cleaner than they found it. News releases explaining litter-free guidelines and expectations are sent to visiting schools; student announcements before and during the events encourage everyone in attendance to takea stand by reducing litter at each event.

Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn - Marcus - Renae Ogren (712.376.4171): This high school counselor authored the "Silver Cord Service Program" for her district's students. The cord program challenges the students of this district to become contributing citizens through community service programs. With guidance from Renae, students select their project from an established list or create their own (with her approval). Many of these projects include community enhancement efforts. Students are required to log their time and journal their responsibilities. Project time must take place during the school year. Award recipients are recognized during graduation ceremonies and wear a silver cord. Renae's continued development of the program has grown from requiring 2005 recipients to complete 35 hours of community service to now 185+ hours for the class of 2008.

Deep River-Millersburg - Millersburg - Barb Hagerty (319.655.7482): Barb has established an all-school (K-5) annual Earth Day activity at nearby Lake Iowa. In April 2007, 85+ students and staff held a field trip to the lake and spent the day collecting trash (including discarded tires). Local presenters talk to the group about recycling - including how to recycle the packaging from their own sack lunches that day. Barb initiated her school's sign-up with the LFSC program and has AIM (talented and gifted) students promote the program to other students, families and guests. Hall signs and articles in district newsletters and local newspapers help to promote the litter-free concept. Inthe first year, Barb has established her district's program as one of the more successful LFSC programs.

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