Central Cambria’s National Honor Society students hosted their first ever Rockin’ Out Cancer Dance to benefit Relay for Life on March 26th. The event helped to raise over $600 dollars towards this year’s Relay for Life contribution. NHS advisor Mrs. Shirk stated, “I was so pleased with the turn out and support from not only the students but members of the district’s staff who offered to chaperone and donate items for the dance.” The dance followed Central Cambria’s Relay for Life theme of the 50’s.
Students in attendance at the event were able to not only ‘rock out’ cancer by dancing the night away they also were able to participate in a hula hoop contest, limbo contest, as well as enjoy some cool refreshing root beer floats.
The next effort that the National Honor Society will be conducting is their annual “Relay Day” held at the high school. Students in grades 9-12 are able to have a fun-filled day that benefits the American Cancer Society. This year’s plans for this annual event include: a basket raffle, faculty-student volleyball tournament, talent show, DJ, face and hair painting, guest speaker, and many other fun activities. This year’s “Relay Day” is planned for Thursday, May 23rd. As always, CCHS is appreciative of any monetary or basket donations used to support the cause.
If you are interested in making a donation, please contact Mrs. Shirk at mshirk@cencam.org.
The National Honor Society’s efforts will culminate on June 8th as the NHS students and Central Cambria School District’s staff walks as a team for 24 hours during the Northern Cambria County Relay for Life held at the CCHS Track. If you are interested in participating in this event, you can sign up as a walker on the American Cancer Society’s webpage. Mrs. McDermott is impressed with the continual efforts of NHS students as they devote time and attention to so many positive initiatives throughout the school year.
