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Woodstock High School Places Second in 'FalCan' Food Drive
The students donated more than 5,000 pounds of canned food to needy families.
Woodstock High School students recently donated more than 5,000 pounds of canned food for needy families this fall, winning second place in the Atlanta Falcons “FalCan” Food Drive School Challenge.
Sponsored by Publix Supermarkets, more than 65 schools across the state participated in the challenge this year, collecting 86,763 pounds of canned goods and non-perishable food items.
Players and cheerleaders from the Atlanta Falcons came out to the school Dec. 3 to thank students for their efforts, which provided 4,000 meals for hungry families.
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Falcons players Corey Peters and Sean Baker spent an hour with a group of 50 student representatives from the school, answering questions and signing autographs. Some of the questions students asked included what the life of a pro football player was really like; at what age they started playing sports; what career they would be in today if not professional sports (both players said they wanted to be teachers!); and the importance of team chemistry.
Peters and Baker shared a positive message with the students about staying focused on their goals and working hard to succeed.
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The top three schools in the challenge were:
- 1st place: Worth County Elementary School
- 2nd place: Woodstock High School
- 3rd place: Tussahaw Elementary School
Photo 1: Senior Parsh Patel gets a football signed, while Hope Nuttall, also a senior, awaits her autographs.
Photo 2: Senior Madeline Shepard thanks the Falcons representatives for their time and the autographs.
Photo 3: Atlanta Falcons players Sean Baker, left, and Corey Peters, right, share their thoughts about professional sports with students at Woodstock HS.
Photo 4: Sean Baker, a safety with the Falcons, speaks to students about the importance of education.
Photo 5: Corey Peters, defensive tackle with the Falcons, expresses thanks to the students for participating in the FalCan food drive and helping families in need this holiday season.
Credits: Cherokee County School District
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