At the beginning of winter, as students’ thoughts turn to the holiday season and the gifts they hope to receive, some begin to think about ways that they can benefit others.
“We need to remember people who are less fortunate,” said senior Paul Quigley. “Everyone deserves to have a good Christmas.”
Students have found different ways that they can participate in, to help those in need.
Drama teacher David Hashley’s Advanced Theater Arts class has been busy giving this year. Besides bringing in 852 items for the food drive, they have been saving their money to give through the Kalispell Center Mall’s giving tree. All the students’ extra change went into a piggy bank that collected $50.
“It impressed me that we worked together so well to give up money for kids we didn’t know,” said senior Kacie Rippberger. “This helped our class bond together in a positive way.”
Another class that has been helping out others is Nancy Rose’s World Literature class. Students in this class were friends with a family whose father has recently passed away. So the class decided to help them out, the boys in the class bought presents for the five brothers and the girls bought clothes and candy for the five sisters.
“This year I felt like doing something different and we decided to give to people who didn’t expect anything,” said senior Sabrina Walsten. “The fun of it is because they don’t know.”
The Giving Tree in the main office also enabled students to purchase gifts for children. On Friday, the Salvation Army picked up all the presents and distributed them to local families.
“I love Christmas and I want other people who are less fortunate to feel the same,” said sophomore Anna Saverud. “It not only makes them feel good, it makes me feel good about giving.”
Seniors Kristy Dana and Katie Seabaugh have found other ways to help people in the community. Last year they both volunteered two hours at the Kalispell Center Mall by ringing the bell and singing Christmas carols.
“The Christmas season makes you want to give back to the people,” said Seabaugh. “I don’t think enough people take the time to stop and be thankful for what they have.”
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