Toy Drive...A BIG SUCCESS

Students at R. L. Young have a generous nature as portrayed by the 277 toys brought in during the last two weeks for needy children in Talladega County. Raymond L. Young's first annual toy drive was sponsored by our 5th and 6th grade students and teachers. All faculty, staff, and students were invited to participate. No incentives were offered to the children, just an opportunity to think of others.

A fifth teacher, who used the event as a topic for creative writing, shared these students' thoughts...


CHELSEY B.
Christmas is also a time of the year to give to everyone who doesn't have as much as we do. When I was little I made different things and sold them and gave the money to the needy. At school right now we are doing a toy drive. I think it is the best thing we have ever done. I am happy the school is doing this.


JORDAN A.
Giving is one of the most important parts of Christmas to me. I like giving to people that don't have as much as me and to see the smile on their faces is thanks enough.


BRITTANY H.
Giving is another thing I enjoy doing. I don't like seeing people doing without. I like seeing the bright expressions on their face when they get something. I Iove seeing them happy. That makes me happy.

CONNOR G.
When you give a present to someone who deserves one, you should feel exhilarated!

When children learn at a young age to think of others, they become givers as adults and make the world a better place. Thanks to all of the parents who supported their child's participation.