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School Supply Drive for Mexico |
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Monday, 19 May 2008 |
Kacie is a Junior at Nerinx Hall High School and a member of Queen of All Saints Parish. She participated in the March 2008 Uxpanapa, Mexico Immersion Trip with Nerinx Hall, St. John Vianney, and St. Mary’s students.
 When we arrived back in St. Louis it was hard to think about anything else but the great times we all had together in Mexico. We continued having meetings to process every thing we learned and to talk about what we could do in the future to try to stay connected to the people of La Chinantla. We talked a lot about what we could do here in St. Louis that would benefit our new friends. We decided to hold a School Supply Drive right away. This idea evolved very quickly and every one was willing to help, which is why it was so successful. We were able to get other people involved that didn't go on the trip by inviting them to donate any new or gently used supplies or money to help fund the shipping costs. We made creative posters and flyers, and we advertised it on the Morning Show. We also celebrated Cinco de Mayo with chips and salsa at lunch for one dollar. That money helped pay for shipping boxes. Everyone had a lot of fun with the school supply drive, even those who did not attend the immersion, because they all knew that their efforts would greatly benefit our amigos in La Chinantla. The enthusiasm of the girls was tangible.
By the end of the week we had 27 boxes packed and ready to be shipped to Texas for the University students to take to La Chinantla. It really was a school-wide effort and I feel proud to say I go to Nerinx where every one is always so ready and willing to lend a helping hand. The University students should be arriving in La Chinantla sometime this week. I am hoping to get a response from Brother Rapp or Mario about the school supplies. I am sure they will appreciate them.
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Archdiocese of St. Louis: Mission Office
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