A Cut Above

By Hannah Little (L19)

Freshmen Allyanna Westcott (L20) and Donahi Soriano (L20) showed their peers the meaning of giving back in April by shaving their long black hair to donate to Wigs For Kids, a nonprofit that helps children who suffer hair loss from cancer treatments and other medical issues.

“I really wanted to make a difference and do something that mattered,” said Allyanna, who shared the idea with Donahi. The pair created a GoFund-Me campaign and then sat center stage in the Carl S. Cooper Amphitheater for two epic haircuts.

“When the first piece was cut my immediate response was a little sad,” Donahi admitted. “But then I thought about the smiles of the kids who will receive my hair and how my small sacrifice will bring a world of happiness.”