Westchester Intermediate School participated in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's annual Pennies for Patients campaign.
Working in teams made up of a fifth and a sixth grade homeroom classes, the students collected $1,909.64. Students were encouraged to collect and bring in spare change to help support research and treatments for children with Leukemia. Although they did not reach their hefty goal of $2,500, they did work diligently up until the last few minutes with nearly $300 in online donations in the last 12 hours!
Pictured are student council members, front, left to right, Dylan Draves, Natalie Streeter, Drake Joiner, Miles Putchaven, Drew Malapanes and Faith Hallas. Back row, sponsor Megan Sexton, Emma Earl, Briana Lowry, Alissa Heilmann, Kayla Whelan, Jake Ciesielski, Cristian Montes, sponsor Dalila Reeder and Principal Shawn Longacre.
Duneland Schools photo by Bridget Martinson