On Friday, the 14th of December, some of the Leadership In Action students did a great thing to help raise awareness about people not as fortunate as others from 8 pm to 8 am. They slept outside in boxes on a very cold winter night to benefit our community.

On Friday, there was plenty of snow and the temperature was low, but those who participated didn’t mind. According to Tracy Voelkl, “It was like, negative bazillion degrees. Well, actually, it was like nine.” The students collected boxes throughout the past weeks as temporary homes to sleep in. Students were advised to layer clothing to protect themselves from the cold winds.

Students started at 8 pm, with decorating the school. At roughly 10 pm, they ventured outdoors to sleep. Students were encouraged to stay outside as much as possible, but were allowed inside when they got really cold. Mr. McLaughlin and Ms. Oravec supervised over twenty students including: Danielle Hobart, Kaitlyn Airth, Megan Hey, Jenna Chapman, Courtney Karszes, Kaitlyn Farnsworth, Chelsie Blook, Julie Berry, Alyssa Legas, Jordan Lee, Larkin Ryan, Pat Clark, Ali Phalen, Ryan Brahm, Kate Bostrom, Caitlin Mincer, Trevor Andrews, Greg Foster, Tracy Voelkl, Bridget Murphy, Cassidy Ewing, and Ellie Grabski.

In addition to sleeping outside, the Leadership In Action class helped raise awareness by collecting winter clothing and spare change. They had a goal to raise $1500 and 50 coats. All proceeds will go to Habitat for Humanities and homeless shelters within our community. By doing this, our school made a difference in the community that helps us in so many ways.