'Tis the season to be jolly, Bishops! Messmer High School is known for its hunger to help the hungry. Our annual food drive shows those less fortunate that we care, and that we are living up to our faith and service-based mission. We give until we can’t give any more. Because of this, Math Teacher Ms. Marilyn Mathay said, “We have been committed to fill 80 boxes, if there is any money or food left over it will be donated to St. Bens and the House of Peace.” The dedication and determination of the staff and students who are spearheading the drive inspire hundreds of God’s children to donate as much food and money as possible.
Each box donated contains the following: 1 box of mashed potatoes mix, 1 bag of stuffing, 1 box of cake mix, 2 boxes of pudding or Jell-o, 2 boxes of cornbread mix, 4 cans of low sodium corn, 2 cans of cranberry sauce, 1-32 oz. can of sweet potatoes or yams, 2 boxes of macaroni and cheese, 4 cans of low sodium green beans, and 1 can of gravy. These are things that will make for a nice family holiday meal.
The reason senior Tori Carter-Story wanted to promote the Food Drive is because “I was raised to help people who are struggling.” Tori has contributed her own time to help out with this program. “Honestly, I joined at the last minute. I only had the intention of bringing in food. Once I saw all of the boxes that needed to be packed, I decided to help out with that and everything else.” She has a heart full of love and a passion for helping others, a true Messmer Bishop.
The reason Ms. Mathay wanted to promote this program is because, “I see the need for less fortunate families to have good food during the holidays.”
Tori said that the challenges that the Food Drive went through was “Everyday, there was always some item that was missing. To fix the issue, I went to get food, so did Ms. [Theology/Economics Teacher Chris] Neihaus.” Ms. Mathay said, “The response to the food Drive wasn’t very productive at the beginning. The last couple days, in addition to collecting food, we have been collecting money from the students and faculty.”
Because of a final push at the end inspired by a passionate plea from Theology Teacher Ms. Abby Demeter, the goal of 80 boxes was reached!
As you are sitting down to your own holiday meal this Christmas, remember Bishops, you enabled others to enjoy theirs as well.
--Contributed by senior Treveon Howard
--Contributed by senior Treveon Howard
