By Joe Schartz and Alex Qualm
Trojan Tribune Staff
Photo by Shannon Miller
One of the characteristics of winter break that makes it so thrilling is the restless build-up to Christmas. For weeks people find ways to busy themselves until the big day that’s circled on the calendar, while families prepare their homes to celebrate faith, friendship and the gift of being together. The only problem with the elation of the day is the inevitable deflation that follows when we realize there’s nothing to look forward to for quite some time.
A needy family from the West Central community, however, is still enjoying the surprises that the generosity of the National Honor Society brought them on Christmas. An NHS fundraiser started in December raised $210 to purchase presents for children who would otherwise wake up to find nothing under the tree. Additional solicitation secured a $100 donation from WalMart, bringing the total amount raised to $310. Central Valley Community Church did their part to help the family by providing their Christmas Day meal.
NHS advisor Sherry Knutson was pleased with the results of the project. “The NHS put together a really fun fundraiser for our December service project, and I know students really enjoyed pieing their teachers,” she said. NHS President Shannon Miller was also grateful for the effort of the group, adding, “Everyone’s hard work paid off. People were happy to get out of SRB for a great cause.”
“The difference West Central students made in the lives of strangers cannot be understated,” Miller continued. “They truly did make the season a little brighter, perhaps giving the days that follow some meaning after all.”
By Joe Schartz
