During the last week of March, John Witherspoon students worked together to show their support for victims of Japan’s tsunami and earthquake that occurred on March 11.
Students signed a banner of “Hope” with messages of support. The banner was hand-delivered to the people of Japan last week by the parents of an 8th grade student.
A bake sale was hosted by members of the Do Something Club and 6th and 8th grade civics classes. The bake sale raised about $500. All proceeds will be given to Red Cross Japan Relief.
A group of 8th grade students led by Warren Saengtawesin and Jade Levine created more than 1,000 origami cranes. The cranes will be displayed throughout the classrooms of John Witherspoon as a sign of support and hope. The cranes will be given to the cause, “Students Rebuild,” which will donate $2 per crane to the rebuilding effort in Japan.
Together, students raised more than $2,000 for this rebuilding effort.
On April 11, students and faculty will wear the colors red and white along with wristbands to mark the one-month anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami. Wristbands are being sold until April 11th in the Commons of the school. All proceeds will be donated to Red Cross Japan relief.

