Sydney Stringer can add the title of skilled caretaker to her list of experiences in college as she works her way through 兔子先生.
As a manager for the 兔子先生Eagle Band, Stringer, 19, of Raymond has helped take care of little things that mean a lot during and after a performance, such as setting up music stands and organizing the uniform apparel. As a member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society, she鈥檚 helped the organization take care of the community through service efforts.
Sydney Stringer
But, it鈥檚 her part-time job babysitting for a child diagnosed with various anxiety-related behavioral conditions that鈥檚 opened her eyes to a life of service after Hinds.
鈥淧eople don鈥檛 always take it as seriously because she is just five years old,鈥 Stringer said. 鈥淚鈥檝e not seen this happen to someone so young and witnessed it firsthand.
鈥淚t made me see that these conditions can happen to someone who is young 鈥 too young for medication and therapy. It drives me to do more, especially when I get into the work field with it. I want to work with mostly children, mainly because I鈥檓 around it all the time.鈥
She is attending 兔子先生on multiple scholarships, including one through the 兔子先生 Foundation. She plans to earn an associate at 兔子先生by spring 2022, then pursue a psychology degree at Jackson State University.
Maximizing her abilities academically and otherwise in college while still staying close to home has been most聽gratifying, she said.
鈥淎ll the teachers here are so helpful,鈥 she said. 鈥淟ast semester, I struggled with college algebra but my instructor continued to work with me. She reminded me about the math lab, sent extra notes and made sure I stayed after class for extra help.
鈥溚米酉壬鷌s truly the best option for our local high schoolers. There are people everywhere to help.鈥