Fall Blood Drive exceeds goal

(October 21, 2009)-Faculty, students and staff members at Clayton A. Bouton High School and members of the community donated 67 units of blood at the school’s fall blood drive on Tuesday, Oct. 20—surpassing their goal of 54 units.

Student Council President Jenny Belgiovine said she was pleased with the turnout.

"I wasn't sure if we'd get the number of participants we've had in the past because of the Red Cross' new restrictions," said Belgiovine. "It was great to see the school community and members of the greater community come out and give blood to help someone else."

Erin Wascavage of the American Red Cross shared the following statistics from yesterday's blood drive:

• Blood Drive Goal: 54

• Presenting Donors: 66

• Productive Units: 67

• First Time Donors: 18

• Potential Lives Save: 201

• % of goal achieved: 124%

The school holds two blood drives each year, one in the spring and one in the fall. High school seniors who give blood are given credit toward the community service hours they must earn to graduate.

Tom Gladd, faculty advisor to the Student Council, praised the students for organizing the event, saying it helps provide an invaluable service to people in need.

“Once again we’ve had a successful blood drive and we’re very pleased with the results. I’d like to thank the Student Council for organizing the drive and Jenny Belgiovine for her leadership,” Gladd said.

The spring blood drive is currently scheduled for Tuesday, March 30, 2010.