MERHS student Aidan Brown Awarded Project Green Schools

Aiden Brown, a junior from Manchester Essex Regional High School, was named a recipient of Project Green Schools Green Difference Award for his sustainability project, "Walk-Bike Manchester".

Aidan was selected as part of a group of 20 students and schools to be awarded a Green Difference Award for their emphasis on sustainability as a driving force for environmental change.  

Each year, Project Green Schools recognizes the achievements of green education advocates and environmental leaders of all ages making strides for our planet, from students, teachers, and school administrators to citizens and community leaders through the Green Difference Awards.

  

Brown, a member of MERHS' Green Team, was recognized under the Climate Education and Action category for his project "Walk-Bike Manchester," which encourages students to walk or bike to school.

The project aims to alleviate traffic at drop-off times and reduce carbon pollution and vehicular idling. His plan included a demographic analysis as well as questionnaires. He designed a sign, had it created professionally, and has authorization to deploy more in the Town of Manchester.  Through his project, Brown engaged the district and local government to make the community a better place to live. "Walk-Bike Manchester" has been embraced locally and is currently being implemented by the town.  

"I am always humbled by the concern that students have for the environment, and their resourcefulness at making their ideas a reality. The consideration they have for others, and awareness of the social components of project implementation is always front and center," said Science Instructor Keith Gray. " Aiden is no exception. He has put in the time and effort to make a significant difference in his community by developing and implementing his project!"  

All MERHS students in sustainability classes or on the Green Team are required to create, develop, and implement a green/environmental project. The project must positively impact their family, the school, their town, and the larger MERSD community or the state. Students in the past have created home composting and lighting changes and have even had legislation written for the state.  

"It is amazing to see Aiden's project be recognized on such a large scale. His project is currently being implemented in Manchester, which is a testament to how impactful work done by our students in sustainability classes and the Green Team is to the community," said Superintendent Beaudoin. "Congratulations, Aiden!"  

Founded in 2007, Project Green Schools strives to empower youth to drive positive change toward creating a greener, healthier, and more sustainable future. The organization has reached millions of individuals looking to make the green difference in schools and communities throughout the United States and across the globe.  

 Manchester Essex Regional High School student displays a Project Green Schools' Green Difference Award banner for Aiden Brown's sustainability project "Walk-Bike Manchester."