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St. PatSA国际影视传媒檚 High School forms a human chain for a good cause

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Kalea JeremickSA国际影视传媒檆a, left, and Raychelle Apilan-Tampus pass a hamper as part of the human chain formed by St. PatSA国际影视传媒檚 High School to the Salvation Army on Dec. 15. Photo courtesy of Rob Hart

St. PatSA国际影视传媒檚 High School once again blocked off parts of Franklin Avenue for another year, but it was for a good reason.

It was the annual Human Chain, which has been happening since 2010. The event involves the entire school forming a conveyor belt of sorts to physically pass food donations from the school to the Salvation Army.

SA国际影视传媒淚tSA国际影视传媒檚 a way for us to connect and I donSA国际影视传媒檛 think we could even stop now if we try because the students do really enjoy and do connect with it,SA国际影视传媒 said Don Reid, the schoolSA国际影视传媒檚 principal. SA国际影视传媒淥nce you physically see the amount of food being moved and youSA国际影视传媒檙e actually physically a part of the actual moving, it hits home and has an impact.SA国际影视传媒

The event is more than just a school activity, itSA国际影视传媒檚 a symbol of the schoolSA国际影视传媒檚 connection to the community, he added, saying that graduates continue to contribute to the cause, recalling their time participating in the Human Chain.

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Students from St. PatSA国际影视传媒檚 High School form a human chain to pass boxes of food into the Salvation Army on Dec. 15. Photo courtesy of St. PatSA国际影视传媒檚 High School

After the event, everyone went back inside the school for hot chocolate and Christmas carols.

The citySA国际影视传媒檚 municipal enforcement division provided traffic support and everyone involved in the event wore a fluorescent vest for visibility.

The school supports 25 to 35 full hampers each year, depending on the number of classes, said Reid.

SA国际影视传媒淭hereSA国际影视传媒檚 always that little bit of competition amongst teachers to see who can motivate their kids to bring in the most for their families,SA国际影视传媒 he said.

Reid said the school works closely with the Salvation Army to ensure they are providing what is needed. They receive a list of requested items, and tries to fulfill the list.

There was a focus this year on gift cards, he added.

Tony Brushett, the Salvation ArmySA国际影视传媒檚 executive director, said around 1,200 items has been donated including canned meat, pasta, canned fruit, beans and SA国际影视传媒渏ust about every imaginable non-perishable item you could think of.SA国际影视传媒

Brushett said that the donation has served as a relief for their food bank.

SA国际影视传媒淗aving been able to walk the line of the human chain, as well as be at The Salvation Army as the food was being delivered, you could see that the young people were having fun,SA国际影视传媒 he said. SA国际影视传媒淏ut they were also learning a valuable lesson in sharing with the less fortunate. Without even realizing it, these young people were teaching adults the importance of community spirit, and that just warmed my heart.SA国际影视传媒





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