Meet Ronald Piper – A Hardworking Local Kid That Wants Your Help

I am writing to ask for your help, my name is Ronald Piper III . I am a 12- year-old 8^th grader at Taconic Hills Middle School and taking two accelerated 9^th grade classes this year. My mom and dad listen to you every morning!  

 I have a rare opportunity to experience International Travel with an organization called People to People.  I have been accepted as a Student Ambassador and will join a delegation of students entering 9^th grade in 2013 on a 19-day educational program that will take us through Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Our curriculum will teach us about the history, culture, and people of the region.  I know there is no better way to learn than to experience it first hand!  I will be able to visit a school and experience a two-night and three day home stay in Ireland.  Some of the great things we will do in our group is meet and interact with a British Member of Parliament, rappel down the walls of Welsh Castle and white water rafting in the Scottish Highlands!  Before this opportunity, these are activities I could only DREAM about!  Can you tell I am excited??  If you want to learn more about the program, I can try to answer your questions, get the answers or you can visit www.peopletopeople.com.

I am paying my way and raising money for the program.  I have been recycling cans and bottles, mowing lawns, plan on shoveling snow and reaching out to local businesses.  I also started recycling cell phones and ink jet cartridges with an organization called Phoneraisers.com.  Early next year I will be hosting a pancake breakfast and/or a spaghetti dinner.  When I have the dates, can you advertise for me???

Thank you for supporting me in my goal to explore and understand my Irish, Scottish and English Heritage first hand!"