Written by: Lauren Groff
On Wednesday, September 26, the Sparta High School Red Cross Club hosted its first annual blood drive. Lead by President Michele Scaglione and Vice President Corinne Groome, members of the club volunteered in the annex gym throughout the day providing support and plenty of snacks.
"We are so thankful for everyone who participated and volunteered to help make our first blood drive a success," noted Groome.
Although the Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton back in 1881, the Sparta High School chapter was approved by the Board of Education last year, branding it as one of the newer clubs at the high school. Freshman history teacher Mr. Merrill is the official advisor of the club, which includes members from all grades.
This year's blood drive was not the first fundraiser for SHS's Red Cross Club. Following Hurricane Maria back in October of 2017, volunteers had raised $1,050 from their schoolwide canshake project.
Looking towards the future, the club will continue to conduct fundraisers in support of the Red Cross and hopes to make its first blood drive an annual tradition for years to come.
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