Brittany Eiken and Kristen Rohm, Student Volunteers
Ella, Chris, Katherine, Dana and Tessa Chandler
The Lambert Family
Debbie and Ed Faux
West Allegheny Students Host A Pancake Breakfast For A Friend In Need
The National Honor Society, (NHS), of West Allegheny High School showed their love and commitment to a friend in need recently, as they hosted a Pancake Breakfast in her honor. Friends, families and residents came to support Julie Hanczar, a West Allegheny National Honor Society Student that is recovering from a serious car accident. greeted by organizers and volunteers that wore teal “Team Julie” t-shirts, (teal is Julie’s favorite color); patrons were served delicious pancakes and sides. A variety of donated gift baskets were auctioned and teal accessories, including charms and bracelets, were also offered with the proceeds going towards Julie’s medical care. Melissa Ayoob, Amanda gannon, Emily Pia and Emily Murn organized and implemented the breakfast with their NHS faculty sponsor and West Allegheny High School Honors Biology teacher, Suzanne Lambert. Working everyday after school, they planned the breakfast and fundraised for donations for food and gift baskets. When asked why, they all took turns saying “what a great, upbeat friend Julie is and that she is always willing to help.” Ms. Lambert is proud of the students. “Julie is a member of my NHS and it has
been a hard time for the students here at West Allegheny since her accident. The selfless acts that my students are doing to raise money for their friend is an inspiration and it should be recognized. I am in awe of the giving and caring that my
NHS students possess,” Ms. Lambert said. The “giving and caring” sentiment was continuously repeated about West Allegheny students, families and the community. Parents and Coach Bob Palko flipped pancakes and made the sides in the kitchen, while student volunteers took tickets and community volunteers cleaned tables. West Allegheny Paraprofessional and mom, Debbie Faux, believes this to be true. “West Allegheny is a family and everyone chips in”, Ms. Faux said. “Time and time again everyone comes out for anyone that needs help.” Another mom that volunteered, Kim Hough, said that the West Allegheny community also helped her when her daughter, Nikki had Leukemia. “Nikki has recovered and is a freshman in college, but the school and the community were unbelievable during that time”. Ms. Hough said. “Everyone really came together to help.” If you would like to donate to Julie’s medical care, please send a check made out to Kris and Dave Hanczar, c/o Suzanne Lambert, West Allegheny High School, 205 West Allegheny Road Imperial, PA 15126.
West Allegheny High School Coach, Bob Palko
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Kim Hough, Volunteer