Lincolnview holds Relay for Life

Lincolnview Local schools held its annual Relay for Life event from April 25-29.  Students in grades K-12 engaged in activities throughout the week to honor those affected by cancer, as well as to raise money to be donated to the American Cancer Society. Events were led by teacher Hollie Ford’s high school speech class, and assisted by the sixth grade “Agents of Change” social activism group.  Students held a change war, created luminaries, dressed in themed clothing, and held a daylong walking event.

“We felt it was important to get involved with this cause.  There have been many affected by cancer within our Lincolnview community, and this is one way we can honor their memory and support their fight,” said Tonia Verville, elementary counselor.  The elementary students raised $1,152.09 in one week, while the junior high and high school collected $992.98.

Leading that charge was Christie Wendel’s fourth grade class, who brought in

$210.  Stephanie Kriegel’s third grade was close behind with $191 raised.  The seventh graders collected the most money on the JH/HS side.