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Donations to Iraq


Linda Moua Staff Writer
In the Spring of 2004, Principal Mary Mackbee recieved a letter from the Army asking for donations from schools. These donations would consist of pencils, papers, crayons, markers, folders and much more. This was then handed to Mrs. Clawson, a Biology teacher, to organize and she said it was, “A great idea for two reasons. Being under Sadam Hussein, schools weren’t functioning well. And with war, schools are going to be physically destroyed.” So she began the campaign within the school and community to raise school supplies for this cause.
The campaign came came to a success with six boxes full of supplies donated from students, staff, teachers, parents and the community. These items were then sent to a certain squadron in Iraq to build up the society. “It’s important that the people in Iraq know that the United States cares” Mrs. Clawson explained.
On behalf of the Army, they presented Central with two certi€cates showing their appreciation.
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