Westfield HS Strive Club Fundraises for Education

The Westfield High School Strive Club hosted its fifth annual Strive For Success Charity Concert on May 17th, 2019 in the WHS Auditorium. Over 300 community members were in attendance, consisting of family, friends, and many others who were looking for a fun way to start off their spring break.

Paige Doyle, club member and show hostess, was a natural at transitioning between performances and introducing each act. The performers came from schools all over Westfield and nearby towns, showcasing their talents in singing, dancing and even contortions. All performers had successfully auditioned to perform two months beforehand, being selected from countless other student auditions. Some of them were returning acts, including Gabe and Priscilla Dayon, who were awarded for their consistent amazing show appearances that never fail to impress the crowd.

Raffles from the Victor Passucci Salon, Satsang Yoga, 16 Prospect Wine Bar & Bistro, Turning Point, Just Bead Yourself, Casa Di Pizza, Yestercades, and Chill Cyrothrapy Spa brought fun and games for the audience during intermission.

Behind the scenes, club members managed stage directions, sound and lighting. Stage Managers Ashley Hu and Kimberly Su, Club President Anna Qiang, and other faithful club members sought to the show being run without a hitch.

In total, the club raised over $1,600, all of which will be going to schools in China, Cambodia, and Zambia. The student-run club will continue to pursue its goal to spread education in impoverished areas through its countless bake sales and community events. They encourage future high school students to join their cause in connecting the future leaders of the world and learning how to lead an independent organization themselves. The club continues to be a fast growing club at WHS, with an email chain of over 90 students and growing.

Special Thanks To:
Alyssa Milrod (Vice President), Emily Su (Vice President), Bianca Popa (Secretary), Sebastian Wroe (Secretary), Andy Zhao, Yuchen Yang, Ashley Hu, Paige Faitoute, Reva Patel, David Sherwood, Alex Sherwood, and all other members/advisors of the WHS Strive Club and all performers.