Smile signs:
A simple reminder to smile
By Aidan cox
The signs are all hand-crafted in the home workshop of
17-year-old, San Ramon Valley High School senior, Aidan Cox.
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Aidan has created and hung about 20 signs so far. The first was in his neighborhood in Alamo.
The signs are made of plywood and each one takes days to complete.
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"I think everyone is a little down about no school and everything is closed. I thought a smiley face would cheer people up. Ever since I was a kid I always signed my name with a smiley face."
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"This is a perfect way this student has come up with. A way to make people happy. And I think people need a little pick up this time of year," says chamber CEO Judy Lloyd.
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Elected officials are also applauding the teenager.
"Hats off to this guy for doing a good job of bringing enthusiasm and trying to spread cheer at a time when many people might not be so cheerful. Well done," said Danville Vice-Mayor Newell Arnerich.