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DeliciousJohn Marshall Elementary School
The school wishes to thank the parents who helped organize, wrap and assist students at the holiday sale. The kindergarten classes took the Long Island Rail Road “Polar Express” train on December 22, departing East Hampton at 10 a.m. for a holiday ride to Montauk.
Wainscott School
The school was packed for the holiday show on Thursday, and the students did an excellent job singing and performing. Thanks are due music teacher Margaret Bodkin, who directed the show.
Pajama Day was Tuesday, December 22, during which the students also made family gifts.
School is closed and will reopen on January 4.
Ross School
This year, five senior projects took a philanthropic twist, as students focused on raising money for important causes.
On November 14, senior Harley Braun hosted a carnival at the Ross Lower School field house to benefit Camp Sunshine. Located in Maine, Camp Sunshine is a retreat for children with life threatening illnesses and their families. Harley has raised $16,016 so far. All proceeds go specifically to sponsoring families to attend this camp. “The memories and bonding experiences that these families have at Camp Sunshine help them to move forward and get through these tough times together,” said Harley.
Alaya Brown focused her senior project on raising money for and awareness of ZimKids. On November 18, she held a fund-raiser titled “Expressive Voices,” and the money raised went to this organization that supports orphans and vulnerable families in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. “I decided to incorporate two of the things I am most passionate about, children and music,” said Alaya, who invited children from the Bridgehampton community to perform songs, skits and dances.
Jessica Federico wanted to raise awareness for something closer to home and close to her heart. On December 3, she hosted a benefit for the Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association (RSDSA) in the Center for Well-Being. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) is a chronic neurological syndrome that usually develops at the site of a minor or major trauma injury, and causes severe burning pain, pathological changes in bone and skin, excessive sweating, tissue swelling and extreme sensitivity to touch. “I currently suffer from this disease and I am working to raise money to find a cure,” said Jessica, who has raised more than $5,000 so far.
The RSDSA, a national not-for-profit organization, works to raise awareness and educate those afflicted with the syndrome, and their families, friends, insurance and healthcare providers, and researchers on the disabling pain it causes.
Hannah Levy also focused her senior project on a devastating disease. On December 5 in the Senior Building, she held a fund-raiser for the Lustgarten Foundation, a not-for-profit dedicated to raising money for and awareness of pancreatic cancer (PC).
“I lost my father to pancreatic cancer when I was 11 years old, and I hope to make a difference so that no one else needs to feel the suffering associated with this disease,” she said. Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cancer killer in the United States and the tenth most common cancer. There is an approximate 5 percent survival rate once a diagnosis is made. Hannah has raised more than $15,000 for the Lustgarten Foundation.
The final student fund-raiser of the year was hosted by senior Vanessa James for Jamaica Impact, Inc. (JAMPACT) on December 11 in the Center for Well-Being. JAMPACT is a not-for-profit that works to improve the social and economic conditions in Jamaica by providing more educational opportunities, raising awareness, delivering goods and encouraging involvement in civic life among young people.
“I believe in order to make a change, you have to start small, at the root of the problem,” said Vanessa, who grew up in Jamaica and saw poverty and the struggles people faced on a daily basis. Vanessa also organized a Charity Ride at Ridethezone, a spinning studio in East Hampton on December 6. So far, she has raised $3,700.
The Senior Project is the culmination of a student’s learning experience at Ross.
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