Over 25 groups came together at St. Patrick High School to show all the many ways students can help out their community.

Spokespersons from community groups such as the and the came out to the school for the St. Pats Serves event on Feb. 15.

Students had the opportunity to move from session to session and learn about how each group worked and served in the community.

One of the speakers, Jeremy McDonald, runs the Arctic Divers Clean Up, group of scuba divers that cleans up the lakes and other waters around Yellowknife.

McDonald spoke of the importance of showcasing these organizations and giving them a chance to interact one on one with students.

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In the afternoon, students were treated to motivational speaker Alvin Law (a regular visitor to Yellowknife), who brought his message on having a positive attitude. Law, who was born without arms, spoke on the power of positive thought, and how easily negative thoughts had taken root when he was younger.

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Students afterwards felt empowered to take on new challenges that would benefit themselves and their community.

According to McDonald, this is the most important way to help yourself.

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