“For many years S.T.E.P. has been helping young people to realize why making good, healthy choices in life is so important for their futures; something that is not always easy to instill in the minds of such impressionable youth who rarely think of the future consequences of unhealthy choices. Now, with the Fabien Cousteau partnership, it is great to see that S.T.E.P. will be able to broaden its lessons to also help students understand the importance of making good choices in regards to protecting the environment.”– Omolola Campbell, Former S.T.E.P Student

March 3, 2007 – HHH group receives environment award – A Hilton Head High School student-mentor program has received a state Champion of the Environment award and $500 for transforming a neglected courtyard into an outdoor natural learning area. (read full article)

March 2, 2007 –HHHS project wins state award – “STEP students work with mentors from the Coastal Carolina Discovery Museum to choose native plants to provide habitat for wildlife including native butterflies whose host plants are in short supply in the Hilton Head area.” (read full story)

March 2, 2007 – “Conservation Courtyard” chosen latest Champion of the Environment – “‘This project empowers students to take an active role in educating future generations about our environment and conservation,’ said Laura Gottardo, teacher and advisor to the Student Training Empowerment Program at the school.” (read full article)

March 2, 2007 – Champions of the Environment – “The ‘Conservation Courtyard’ will also be a place for learning. STEP students will write lessons and teach younger students about native species and the environment. And, the community will be able to enjoy the courtyard too.” (read full article)