She gave the gift of greenery to her elementary school

Recent East Grand Rapids High School graduate Amelia Iorio has always had an affinity for the great outdoors. 

Some of her dearest and most vivid childhood memories are of nature — tromping through the forest, playing with friends under the branches of old oak trees, following her parents and grandparents around as they tended to the family gardens.

She wanted to do her part to make sure future students have the same opportunities. So, when the time came for her to choose a service project for the International Baccalaureate program, she knew just what to do.

Read more about Amelia's project from our partners at School News Network!