With this year’s hunger drive initiative coming to a close, here’s a recap of some notable efforts Pleasant Valley students put forth.

Spartan Assembly members worked to host “Hunger Stories”, an interactive and educational experience. The purpose of this event was to spread hunger awareness, specifically about the Quad City area. The event was a huge success this year, as over 60 people attended. When each participant walked in, he or she stepped into a fictional character’s shoes for the night. Each received a biography and played that role. The attendees even received a meal based on their character’s level of hunger. While these various portrayals demonstrated hunger’s effect on these students’ peers, they also served as an eye-opening experience to people of all ages.

“I had always imagines hunger in third world countries outside of the United States, but this event made it hit home,” indicated Emma Horsfield, junior.

Some of Pleasant Valley High School’s band members also promoted a unique endeavor to help support the hunger drive. These students meandered through neighborhoods on Halloween night, trick-or-treating for cans. They spent most of their time in the Pigeon Creek area playing some favorite pep band tunes. In addition to giving candy, of course, people came out of their houses to donate towards the cause as well as take videos of the lively experience.

“It was a lot of fun! I really loved playing very loudly at people’s houses,” claimed Peter Mills, senior.

Even though the hunger drive is “officially” over, it is important that people stay aware and active about this worldwide issue and continue to donate. Every effort makes a difference, and in this case, the lives of other people.