The ninth grade recently enjoyed a fun and worthwhile grade level meeting. It was our “Red Carpet Welcome.” We wore funny evening gowns from thrift stores or our mom’s closet. Some girls even wore their mothers’ old prom or bridesmaid dress! An NCL correspondent filmed and interviewed us as we walked down the red carpet. We then watched these interviews on a big theater screen. We laughed and had a fun time getting to know one another better.
We were also able to do some good for our philanthropy, the Ronald McDonald House. We brought items to contribute to “welcome bags.” When families come for hospital treatments, they often don’t know how long they will be here. The Ronald McDonald House provides these families with “welcome bags” that include various toiletries such as: shampoo and conditioner, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, dental floss, deodorant, lotion, chap stick, hair brush, cotton swabs, hand sanitizer, and tissue. We also wrote inspirational quotes to include with the bags. Through generous donations, we were able to complete thirty-nine bags! We’re excited to deliver them to the Ronald McDonald House. In some small way, we hope we have helped ease the burdens of some families staying at the Ronald McDonald House. It was a fun and meaningful evening!
Submitted by Claire Jenkins
