Langley students get excited for the new spring season and what will be going on with themselves, Key Club is making this season count where it really matters: helping those less fortunate.
The club is hosting two school-wide drives this month in order to aid those that have less than most others do. The first drive is a book drive, to help out younger children who haven’t had the chance to read tons of books. “Books make such a difference in the lives of so many children,” said Key Club member junior Victoria Tovig. “It’s great to help others out.”
The other drive will collect sports equipment for poor children in Anacostia. The goal is to give kids “a fun activity to take part in after school, so they do not get involved in activities with negative consequences,” according to Tovig. The Key Club hopes to help the children have fun, positive and active lives.
All Langley students are encouraged to participate. If you have any books that you read a few years back and haven’t picked up since, why not give them to someone who will read and enjoy them? Got any old bats, basketballs, or tennis balls that you used when you were ten, but not so much now? Just donating one item can turn somebody’s life around. After all, one person’s “junk” could be somebody else’s treasure.
For anybody that would like to donate, items can be dropped off at Ms. Shapiro’s room (room 294) anytime. The book drive ends on Monday, Feb. 27, and the sports equipment drive is ongoing.