Service with a smile

“We are given so much. It’s our obligation to give back.”

CAROLINA BARNES, 16

Costa Mesa

“Not only do I enjoy giving back to the community, I feel it’s my

civic duty. And I feel good doing it.”

HARRISON BROWN, 16

Costa Mesa

“The community does so much for teens, it makes sense for us to

give back. And it’s very rewarding.”

CARLEY MILLIAN, 17

Costa Mesa

“It allows you to share your knowledge and experience with

others.”

JENNY SPARKS, 16

Costa Mesa

“The activities we put on help keep teens busy. It’s boredom that

sends them down the wrong path.”

GARRETT STEPHENSON, 16

Costa Mesa

“I like the feeling when you do something like clean up someone’s

house -- just seeing the look on people’s faces.”

TASJA TWING, 17

Costa Mesa

-- Interviews and photographs compiled by Marisa O’Neil