EClub Jr.-Sr. High members participated in Operation Christmas Child again this year. This outreach program collects shoebox gifts-filled with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items and delivers them to children in need around the world. “I feel really great knowing that kids across the world get to open Christmas presents that I helped out with,” stated EClub member Kaya Lloyd.

The generous donations from EClub members and their families, community members and the faculty and staff at Barker Central School helped EClub members successfully make 38 gift-filled shoeboxes and raise $200.00!  Kenzie Rose shared, “I feel good that I get to help others.”

EClub participated in community service at the PAWS Animal Shelter in Albion and the Babcock House on Lake Road in the Town of Somerset. EClub members helped clean different parts of the shelter and also spent time with the cats and dogs. “I wanted to go to PAWs Animal Shelter to help and spend time with animals. I think community service is important because it helps others," maintained Madison Stephan.

At the Babcock House the club assisted with decorating for the Victorian Christmas event. “I volunteered because it is a fun thing to do with friends. Leah and I helped decorate the kitchen in the Babcock House for Christmas,” said Lauren Zglinicki. “More people should come to the Babcock House to see the historic background and to learn more about it!”

Leah Witkop mentioned, "I volunteered to help decorate because every year it is so much fun and just calm. Lauren and I decorated  the kitchen by hanging up garlands and wreaths, along with decorating the chandelier. I had a lot of fun like always!”

(Right, L-R): Lauren Zglinicki and Leah Witkop decorate for Christmas.

(Below, L-R): EClub members display their Operation Christmas Child boxes: Rebecca Thering, Eva Kelsey, Jillian Fisk, Kaya Lloyd, Hailey Dodge, Nicholas Heidemann, Kaylee Stoll, Gabriel Nestoros, Madison Stephan, Qiessa Alwani.