It’s not often high school students spend a couple of hours during their Spring Breaks, looking to raise money for extracurricular clubs and ensuing community service opportunities.
But 13 young women did just that Wednesday afternoon in the atrium of Trigg County High School, all part of Interact’s first-ever “Build-A-Bear” environment.
For two hours, families and their small children walked through and brought life to a stuffed animal one step, and one station, at a time: first with a filling, then a chosen heart and a sworn oath, a visit with a veterinarian and finally a professional groomer — before signing the official adoption documents to bring the bear home.
Kids then had a chance to color pictures of their bears, while jewelers crafted bracelets and necklaces for the new friends.
The club sold 15 at $20 each, raising $300 for the organization. The bears were re-purposed from a Polio Awareness fundraiser, and it’s likely they will do this again — with eyes on timing up near celebrations like Valentine’s Day and Christmas.
Clara Roeder, a Trigg County Elementary student, swore her protection to “Gemma Bear.”
Club President Bailey Roberts, with Reilyn Berthume and Charlstyn Heath, called it a great experience.
Needing these funds every semester, Berthume and Heath noted the last year has been busy for Interact — and that $300 can go a long way.
Interact Co-Sponsor Mikayla Hopson said a recent service project also brought about a little bit of understanding how finances work — and that more money means more ways to give back to the community.
Other students involved were Bella Gilbert, Ava Estes, Cloie Craig, EmmaLee Humphries, Devin Mackey, Piper Mackey, Kyra Adams, Carmen Boyd, Ivy Luhring and Piper Gilbert.
Other leaders involved included Interact Co-Sponsor Stephanie Gilbert and BETA Sponsor Alesha Allen.
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