Bringing their own pillows, blankets and chairs, and wearing pajamas or sweats, Middle & Upper School students were ready to read in the school library, almost non-stop, for 7 hours. Ravenscroft's annual Read-a-thon was on Friday, Jan. 8 from 3:30-10:30 pm. Now in its third year, the Read-a-thon began with Gaelan Bergstrom '16 who was inspired by one of her favorite authors, Patrick Rothfuss, and his passion for giving back.
As a sophomore, Gaelan read on Rothfuss's blog about his charity, Worldbuilders, which raises money for Heifer International. After some research and with the desire to make a difference, Gaelan proposed a read-a-thon to the US Book Club (Reading Ravens). She has led the planning and coordination over the past three years. This year, 41 students (Reading Ravens, MS Battle of the Books and non-book club members from the Upper School) came together to read and raised over $3000 for charity! The money raised will go to a specific fund with Heifer International to support girls' education in developing countries.
Participants brought in snacks to share during their breaks (a 5 minute break every hour) as well as lasagna for their 30 minute dinner break. Prizes were awarded for most donors on the sponsor sheet, most money collected and most avid reader.
"I am very proud of what we've been able to accomplish and that I have been able to find students who love reading just as much as I do," said Gaelan.
from http://www.ravenscroft.org/cf_news/view.cfm?newsid=3650
As a sophomore, Gaelan read on Rothfuss's blog about his charity, Worldbuilders, which raises money for Heifer International. After some research and with the desire to make a difference, Gaelan proposed a read-a-thon to the US Book Club (Reading Ravens). She has led the planning and coordination over the past three years. This year, 41 students (Reading Ravens, MS Battle of the Books and non-book club members from the Upper School) came together to read and raised over $3000 for charity! The money raised will go to a specific fund with Heifer International to support girls' education in developing countries.
Participants brought in snacks to share during their breaks (a 5 minute break every hour) as well as lasagna for their 30 minute dinner break. Prizes were awarded for most donors on the sponsor sheet, most money collected and most avid reader.
"I am very proud of what we've been able to accomplish and that I have been able to find students who love reading just as much as I do," said Gaelan.
from http://www.ravenscroft.org/cf_news/view.cfm?newsid=3650
