On Oct.16, a blood drive for the American Red Cross was held by the National Honors Society in the auxiliary gym. A little over 30 people signed up to donate blood according to a worker at the blood drive, Rishard Nolan.
The American Red Cross is in desperate need of blood because of the recent hurricanes. In order to be eligible, donors need to have a valid ID, meet height requirements of 5’ ft., weigh at least 110 pounds, and pass the physical exam.
For students interested in donating, but couldn’t make it on Oct. 16, blood drives also take place at local churches and libraries, and YMCA.
Rishard Nolan collects blood from a student donor. (Queen Esan)
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National Honors Society hosts a blood drive for the American Red Cross WHEN. Students ages 17 and older could donate blood with an ID. The American Red Cross has been coming back to South every year due to the success of sign-ups (Delaney Knisely-Haag)
Seniors Lilly Bratton, Sasha Lilly and Maria Foulke volunteer at the Oct. 16 blood drive. They signed up to volunteer for two class periods at a NHS meeting. (Queen Esan)
Aubrielle Behary, senior, and Michael Somuah, senior are in charge of the snack station after blood is given. The snacks are to help increase blood sugar after donating. (Queen Esan)
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