Students Rolled Up Their Sleeves at Wentzville Middle School

The Junior Honor Society (NJHS) sponsored its annual blood drive this week, with the theme "Rock and Roll Up Your Sleeves."

According to NJHS sponsor Sara St. Claire, teachers, students and community members came out in record numbers to make this year the most successful NJHS has ever had.

“It was simple for the kids to put up signs and talk to people. We’ve had more than enough come and an overwhelming amount of kids to help volunteer and serve,” said St. Claire. 

To plan a blood drive, coordinators need only find an appropriate location and contact the American Red Cross. This left the NJHS with the responsibility of advertising before the event and volunteering during the drive.

 “It’s good for kids to get involved and a great way to get in the community having fun and organizing,” said Jeff Sullivan, a sixth-grade social studies teacher. 

“They are at an age where they can really participate,” said Mike Hirsch, a sixth-grade math teacher.

The event itself helped NJHS members fulfill specific community service hours that are required to remain apart of the organization. Still, if you asked any of the members why they put on the blood drive, service hours would have nothing to do with it.

“We came together and wanted to help people,” said seventh-grader Bailey Gaswint.

“We were encouraged to do it not just for service hours, but for the experience,” said eighth-grader Jessica Campbell.