Students at Trenton Catholic Academy, through the “Phriends for Philippines” project, are creating beautiful pins from leftover art supplies.
HAMILTON — Students at Trenton Catholic Academy, through the “Phriends for Philippines” project, are creating beautiful pins from leftover art supplies.
All the proceeds from sales for the pins will go toward relief efforts in the Philippines. The pins are being sold for $5 each.
In a school release, TCA Upper School art teacher Tricia Hutman said that students did a similar project following the Haiti earthquake in 2010.
”The families of several students had been directly affected by the earthquake in Haiti,” said Mrs. Hutman. “Our students always look for interesting ways to raise money or to help others in need.”
After the students painted designs on the pin, an enamel coating gives rigidity and the illusion of shiny stone or porcelain.
Students put their full creative juices to work in creating each unique design, such as rock album covers, flowers, classic art subjects and more, according to the release.
The pins or magnets are placed in plastic bags for sale. A card on the bag contains a prayer for Philippines, and a mention that the items were handmade by a TCA student.
”It’s great to be part of this project and to actively do something that helps the people of the Philippines,” said freshman Mariana Sanchez. “Service is an important part of who we are at TCA.”

