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Generosity and Compassion Mark Tsunami Relief Effort
Across the country, Americans have been glued to media coverage of the December 26 earthquake and subsequent tsunami in South Asia that has left over 150,000 dead and countless homeless, hungry, and fearful for their futures. McDonogh students have joined the worldwide effort to offer humanitarian assistance for the victims.
Coordinated by the Rollins-Luetkemeyer Leaders, donations at McDonogh will be given to Oxfam International, one of several major charities on the front lines of the relief operation in the region.
In the Upper School, the RLs hosted an assembly January 6 at which they presented photographs of the devastation, explained what had taken place and the magnitude of the destruction, and solicited donations from individuals in the audience. With the hopes of raising $600, they were stunned when the students gave over $1,200 in the span of a few minutes. Headmaster Bo Dixon said the school would match up to $1,500. More money will be collected through Upper School advisor groups.
In the Middle School, efforts are also student-driven. The student congress elected in the fall has planned an informative assembly for January 12. At the conclusion of the program, two eighth graders will ask the students to contribute money from their hearts as world citizens. Head of Middle School Darren Ford expects students to want to do even more in the coming weeks, judging by the interest they have expressed so far.
Lower schoolers, meanwhile, will offer their donations on this month's Giving Wednesday to the tsunami relief effort.
While their contributions are only a drop in the bucket of the amount of aid needed for tsunami victims, McDonogh students have shown compassion, generosity, and a sincere concern for those less fortunate in their efforts. And they remain mindful of needs closer to home. The Helping Hands Club, for example, is conducting a drive this month for food and clothing to help the homeless in Baltimore.
Across the country, Americans have been glued to media coverage of the December 26 earthquake and subsequent tsunami in South Asia that has left over 150,000 dead and countless homeless, hungry, and fearful for their futures. McDonogh students have joined the worldwide effort to offer humanitarian assistance for the victims.
Coordinated by the Rollins-Luetkemeyer Leaders, donations at McDonogh will be given to Oxfam International, one of several major charities on the front lines of the relief operation in the region.
In the Upper School, the RLs hosted an assembly January 6 at which they presented photographs of the devastation, explained what had taken place and the magnitude of the destruction, and solicited donations from individuals in the audience. With the hopes of raising $600, they were stunned when the students gave over $1,200 in the span of a few minutes. Headmaster Bo Dixon said the school would match up to $1,500. More money will be collected through Upper School advisor groups.
In the Middle School, efforts are also student-driven. The student congress elected in the fall has planned an informative assembly for January 12. At the conclusion of the program, two eighth graders will ask the students to contribute money from their hearts as world citizens. Head of Middle School Darren Ford expects students to want to do even more in the coming weeks, judging by the interest they have expressed so far.
Lower schoolers, meanwhile, will offer their donations on this month's Giving Wednesday to the tsunami relief effort.
While their contributions are only a drop in the bucket of the amount of aid needed for tsunami victims, McDonogh students have shown compassion, generosity, and a sincere concern for those less fortunate in their efforts. And they remain mindful of needs closer to home. The Helping Hands Club, for example, is conducting a drive this month for food and clothing to help the homeless in Baltimore.