After Teens for Jeans, collecting jeans, the leadership class is now holding their first canned

food drive, and strive to do great starting Nov. 31st until Dec.18th, ending just before winter

break.

“We’re really excited.” Said Carmen Bartley, the AHS leadership advisor. “I think it will go well.”

Leadership has been advertising on social media to kick start this drive, as well as emailing

faculty and staff. Leadership students are also going to W4’s to get more students involved.

The idea that there would be a competition between the different grades, and clubs could also

participate as a whole, is another plus to getting more people to donate. Ms. Bartley said that

this would also make it a whole school effort.

The cans are being donated to FCPS employees who are in need.

“There are two to three food banks in Fairfax County, that are dedicated to helping FCPS bus

drivers who may not have enough food for their family this holiday season.” Said Ms. Bartley.

Leadership hopes to get a good amount of donations from all classes, because they’re also

offering the ones who bring in five cans the chance to spin a wheel and earn prizes

Student participation prizes include an Atom’s magnet, a fake tattoo, hype squad shirt and

wristband, protect the nucleus shirt, silly fish hats or a Mr. Annandale ticket.

“This canned food drive will definitely benefit some students who will have access to the food.”

Said Ms. Bartley. “It’s also good to see the whole school work for causes bigger than ourselves.”