UCF’s Delta Upsilon fraternity sent brother Dalton Dee to Jamaica for a week to help enhance a school with the tools and supplies that their national philanthropy (Global Service Initiative) raised money for.
Dee has been on site at Church Hill Primary School right outside of Negril, Jamaica since June 13 and will remain there until June 20.
Dee is the first brother from the UCF Delta Upsilon chapter that has been sent to take part in GSI and has been busy the last few days doing a variety of different things that he’s never done up until now.
“In the last two days I have mixed cement, helped construct a sewage draining system, painted the roof of what is soon to be the principal’s home, and installed a whiteboard inside of a classroom,” said Dee in his post on the Delta Upsilon Fraternity Blog.
Dee added that the Jamaican children of Church Hill Primary School are always filled with joy when they hear the recess bell.
“When the bell rings for recess it is awesome to see the kids running out of their classrooms because they know our brothers will be there to kick the soccer ball with them, or play marbles with them,” said Dee.
Dee shared a personal reflection about how this experience has impacted his life.
“The short time I have spent with these kids have changed me as a person. I am extremely blessed that Delta Upsilon has given me the opportunity to mutually benefit my life, and the lives of the children at Church Hill Primary School. I can’t wait to see the next few days of this journey has in store for me. I am so proud to say Dikaia Upotheke, Justice our Foundation,” said Dee.
