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The Pottstown High School Interact Club undertook a coat drive to keep people warm in winter.
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Blogger's Note: The following was provided by the Pottstown School District.
The Pottstown High School Interact Club believes in letting their actions speak for themselves.
The club has a long list of community and school service projects that demonstrate their commitment to others.
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| The club collected treats to give out at Halloween. |
Members conducted fundraising which enabled them to provide over 300 bags of Halloween treats for the Salvation Army, Senior Center, Operation Backpack and PEAK.
They provided three dozen gloves and hats to elementary students who are part of the Walking School Bus Program.
The club's donation of 90 items of hats,gloves,scarves and coats helped the Salvation Army keep people warm during the Winter.
They supported fellow students in need with bags toiletries collected during the Holidays.
More than 75 Veterans had a brighter Holiday after receiving a personal card from club members.
On Valentine's Day more than 100 high school students received a kindness note form the club.
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| Zoe Wallace and Abby Richter man the information booth at Sunnybrook during the Pottstown Pottsgrove Border Battle Wrestling Match. |
Yearly the members support both the Pottstown CARES and PEAK Day of The Child events with a informational booth and activities for children.
The club has taken on the mission of raising awareness and calling for action in the fight against human trafficking.
The students set up fundraising events and informational tables at community events and in school.
Teachers Diane Fox and Diane Shoffstall sponsor the club, which is a service organization for high school students who desire to volunteer their time to aid school and community.
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| It seems there is no end to the Interact Club's activities. |
Interact is an international organization sponsored by the Pottstown Rotary Club and this month the students will make a presentation to the Rotary Club.
The word Interact stands for international action. The club which numbers 26 members has an impressive list of projects on which they have spent more than 300 hours working.
The club's officers include; Co Chairs Courteney Parry and Zoe Wallace, Maggie Onate Vice chair, Jakhaya Beckem Treasurer and Abby Richter Historian.
"Our students have shown a commitment to making a positive change in the world and a degree of maturity beyond their age. With young people like this taking leadership roles, our future is bright," said Fox and Shoffstall.
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