Excerpt from the value of community gardens sarah post 1good morning teachers, students, and distinguished alumni— you all for joining me on this momentous occasion. i’m mayor kenndrick, and i’m thrilled to announce the launch of wessex county’s first community garden here at south falls high school. this magnificent project is funded by a grant from green planet organics as part of their gardens grow great communities program. we’re so appreciative of their commitment to this amazing program. 2you might be wondering why we’re planting a garden at a high school. unfortunately, recent statistics show that most high school students spend too much time indoors. we’re all guilty of wasting time in front of the computer or television when we could be outside getting fresh air and exercise. most of you probably think that exercise involves running laps or spending hours inside a gym. in reality, exercising can be something as simple as planting seeds or pulling out weeds. anything that gets your blood flowing is good for you and your body. 3gardening has many therapeutic benefits. this program affords students the opportunity to commune with nature as part of a new curriculum that combines environmental science and physical education. spending time in a garden also forges a connection between you and your natural habitat, enhancing your appreciation for the environment. this community garden will also facilitate social interaction between students and community members as they work toward a common goal. what type of data does mayor kendrick use to make her speech more persuasive? a) the mayor cites many specific statistics about how poor the health of today's teenagers is. b) the mayor lists several of the positive benefits that result from working in a community garden. c) the mayor presents several testimonials from people who have benefited from community gardening. d) the mayor does not present any evidence or specific data to back up the claims of community garden benefits.