Student council reports: GWES raises $1,245, high school raises $5,166; clubs and athletics active

Representatives from multiple schools gave student council reports at the meeting, highlighting recent fundraisers, community drives and extracurricular activity results.

General Wayne Elementary School Student Council President Reese Hatherall reported a recent PJ fundraiser that raised $1,245 for a children’s fund. GWES also ran a PJ day fundraiser in January that collected nearly $250, held a winter SPCA donation drive for towels and pet supplies, and launched a “March is Reading Madness” event. The school is marking Autism Awareness Month with themed days and plans to light the school in support of autism on selected dates.

Sugar Town Student Council members said they completed a donation drive for a local canine rescue, collecting blankets, towels and toys, and are organizing a lending-library project run by teachers. Sugar Town student leaders said they plan a walkathon in June to raise funds for wellness initiatives.

The high school student representative reported that the high school’s recent event raised $5,166 through ticket sales and donations; the winner of the event was senior Will Mack and “Mister Congeniality” was senior James Kennedy. Spring sports are underway, with several wins in baseball, softball and boys lacrosse. The track team earned 19 medals at a recent invitational, including seven gold medals. The drama guild will present Funny Girl in late March with additional matinees; student leaders encouraged community attendance. The high-school report also highlighted renovations and curricular changes in the technology education (Tech Ed) department.