Wisconsin School for the Deaf - The Wisconsin Times Vol. 135 No. 4 Summer 2014 | Page 8

Middle School / High School News By Maryann Barnett WSD Blood Drive Back in 1975, WSD was fortunate to have a senior girl named Susie Sinnen. That was the only year the old Health Center reports a blood drive being held. It must have made quite an impression. That same senior is now a Certified Nursing Assistant in the WSD Health Center and is the coordinator of the blood drive that has been held for the last several years at WSD. Mrs. Susie Kelly collaborates with the Student Body Government (SBG), who volunteers to help at the event each spring. Our youngest donor was senior Anna Dorst, above. Most people were very comfortable, and even had big smiles for the camera. The results from the Blood Center of Wisconsin were more than satisfactory. There were 36 people who registered. This includes students, staff, and people from the community. Three of the 36 donations were deferred due to low iron or because they were on medication. Three were also able to donate double red cells. There were 17 first time donors and 17 repeat donors. Susie Kelly extends her thanks to the Power House staff for having the gym ready for use, the interpreters for their help, the kitchen staff for the delicious food for both the donors and the workers and to the WSD SBG for their time and generosity. There were many positive comments about the polite and helpful students. Thanks to all who donated and helped to save lives. For more information, check the Blood Center of Wisconsin website, or call: 1-877-BE-A-HERO. Toni began the school year busy with Enterprising Entrepreneur new orders. She secured orders by attending the WSD Homecoming Last spring, student Toni Lovrek shared that game and sharing her flyer. Toni says she would love to have her very own iPad. She the green and gold Green Bay Packers needed about $375.00 to purchase one from a colors were popular, as were the red local discount store. Occupational Therapist, and white. People wanted the WSD Mrs. Julia McKagan had been teaching several colors. They also doubled as UW staff members to knit ruffled scarves. Toni Badger colors. By April, Toni was asked Mrs. McKagan to teach her how to knit able to purchase the iPad, as well as the scarves. Certified Occupational Teaching a cover and iTunes gift card with the Assistant, Ms. Tammie DeMicco gave Toni leftover funds. She enjoyed knitting the idea to knit the scarves and sell them. the scarves. Toni is a great example of setting goals and dedicating the time Together the two devised a business plan. Toni would need to sell 38 and effort to see them become reality. scarves for $10.00 each to earn enough money. Toni designed and printed an advertising flyer. She collected orders before school closed If you would still like to purchase a for the summer and worked on those orders independently from home. knit ruffled scarf from Toni, contact her using her school email: toni. Various staff supported Toni’s efforts. [email protected] 2013-14 Summer - 8