Toy drive aims for more

Written by Bach Phan

Christmas shopping starts early this year. The toy drive tests the generosity of our student population during the holiday season.

“We do the toy drive so we can give back to the community,” senior Eric Olsen said.

Olson leads junior Jennifer Chang and junior Monica Magallon in running the toy drive which is part of the Community Outreach sector of ASB.

The drive runs from Dec. 7 to Dec. 15. Last year, ASB collected 250 toys, passing their goal of 150 toys. The goal has been heightened to 200 toys. ASB members dressed in Santa suits and elf costumes to attract attention to their cause, acting out skits in classrooms during third period.

ASB donates the toys to League of Volunteers (L.O.V.) Newark. L.O.V. Newark distributes the toys throughout the tri-city area, reaching children in Fremont, Newark and Union City. Minors, ranging from infants to 18-year-olds, receive the donations as holiday gifts.