Ellis Tech Hosts Blood Drive

Mr Palladino - Blood Drive Coordinator

The Ellis Tech Student Council sponsored it first blood drive on September 29, 2009, from 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.  The sign ups resulted in 85 potential donors, but because of newly-instituted height and weight requirements, many of the female donors could not donate, thus the potential donor numbers fell.  When all was said and done, the council collected 47 usable units, which were only three short of the council’s goal of 50 units.  The council extends it warmest thanks to everyone who worked to make the drive such a success.  Our blood drives are truly the gifts that keep on giving.  The special group of students who organized everything from publicity to sign ups to escorting donors include the following:  Jenna Normandin, Jess Duchesney, Jamie Verraneault, Cassie McCrory, Sean Haythe, Brandon Bourey, Clinton Chase, Miranda Desmaris, and Brittany Kallio.  A very special tip of the hat goes to this great bunch of students, who have continued to make Ellis Tech a great place to be. The next blood drive is scheduled for January 2010.