Taking Time to Help Others

Imagine what it would be like to not be able to purchase basic hygiene necessities such as soap, brushes, and toothpaste. People often take for granted being able to perform routine habits such as brushing their teeth. Student council worked to solve one family's problems by participating in the Adopt-A-Family program for Christmas.
Student council collected various hygiene products from the student body. Students who brought the requested products were then eligible for valuable prizes such as a camera or scientific calculator. Items that were collected were then sent to the adopted family of student council.
When asked what made the Adopt-A-Family program memorable, head sponsor, Rick Hynek said, "The fact that we received a thank-you letter from the family."
Student council was also responsible for the Homecoming festivities, including the dance, and the organization provided many guest speakers who spoke to the student body. Student council was also active in the local bloodmobile sponsored by the American Red Cross.
"Working at the bloodmobile made me feel like I was doing a little bit to help save someone's life," said Ryan Hammes, soph.
Working to benefit the community definitely made student council an active organization.
-Chad