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The Summit Always reaching new heights
VOLUME 5, NO.1
ST. JOSEPH HILL ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
JANUARY 2023
Operation Fairy Dust makes dreams come true By Anika Thakkar The Operation Fairy Dust club is back in full swing this year, spreading joy to young children in need of costumes and outfits for Halloween, First Holy Communions, Sweet Sixteens, baptisms and proms. “It’s nice to give back to people who are not as fortunate and really need the clothing items,” says Ms. Analise Giraldi, club moderator. The club officers this year are Gabriella Sawa, Leah Seneca, Isabelle Wallace and Anastasiya Yasinski. The Summit interviewed Gabriella about her experience with this initiative. Q: Can you explain how Operation Fairy Dust works? A: Operation Fairy Dust collects ar- Senior Isabelle Wallace delivers ticles of clothing for various events and donated costumes and clothing.
provides these outfits to families to reduce their expenses for getting dressed up for special occasions. Q: Where do the costumes go? A: The costumes go to Our Lady of Mount Carmel-St Benedicta Parish on Staten Island. They are then handed out to parish and local community members. Q: What is your favorite part? A: Bringing the costumes to the parish. They are so grateful for the clothing we bring to them. Q: What inspired you to do this work? A: I know I had costumes from when I was younger. It seemed like everyone does. So rather than the costumes collecting dust in the basement or attic, we decided to bring them to younger children who could actually wear them again.
Hilltoppers go the extra mile for cancer research By Mia Bavaro and Elizabeth Geissler Hilltoppers turned out in full force for the Making Strides Walk sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Walkers gathered at Father Capodanno Boulevard to show support for those fighting cancer and raise money for ACS research. Over 10,000 people participated in the Oct. 16 event by walking over five miles. While marching up and down the Midland Beach boardwalk, cheerleaders from schools all over Staten Island cheered students on. Countless stands featured boba, donuts and other food items from small businesses. “While walking, I felt that I was helping those who are struggling with the battle against cancer,” said freshman Brianna Seniors Michaela Capano, Emma Dinolfo, Mary Moore and Cecelia Gabriel.
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