The Student Council did not meet its goal in the first blood drive of the school year, but did accomplish something much bigger.
The goal was to collect 56 pints of blood, but they only reached 42. Although they did not make the goal, they are known to host some of the largest blood drives for the American Red Cross of Mississippi.
The blood drives are scheduled for every 60 days and for a senior to earn a red cord for graduation they will have to give blood three times during the school year.
As being one of the 24 first-time donors, junior Sage Williams had given blood to better help others who are in need of life saving aid. “For me it’s just an opportunity to do something that’s right,” Williams said.
Elizabeth Kirkwood who gave blood for the second time also believes it is important to give blood due to a family member who had a condition that gave her a need for blood, as well as many others who need the aid.
The next blood drive is scheduled for Feb. 12 of next year.