Rather than grumbling about face masks or grousing about politics, many of Wrangell’s students are working to improve the school, the community and the world.

They are thinking about their life in the future and the life of others today.

Good for them, and good for everyone.

The high school students in BASE — Building a Supportive Environment — are working to help feed other students, recognize staff for their good work, support students who are having trouble, and even contribute to a microloan program that helps people in need around the world.

And that’s all before lunch.

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