Westbury High School Donates to School in Ghana

Westbury High School’s National Student Council has announced that their fundraising
efforts have raised $2,500 for their sister school, Diaspora Girls’ Senior High
School, in Ghana. The funds raised will go towards constructing a summer hut
which will be used as a multi-purpose pavilion for classroom instruction and a
visitors lounge.

In a letter from Headmistress of Diaspora Girls’ Senior High School Ama Thomspon to Naomi
Parisette, National Student Council advisor, Ms. Thomspon said, “On behalf of
the Board of Governors, school administration, the Parent Teacher Association
(P.T.A.), staff, and students of Diaspora Girls’ Senior High School, I write to
express my heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to you and the National Student
Council members for donating an amount of two thousand five hundred dollars. I
wish to state that we are very grateful for your timely intervention and
promise to use the money for the intended purpose.”

Over the past 11 years, the Westbury National Student Council has conducted countless
fundraising initiatives for their sister school to build a bus shelter and
water well, sponsor tuition for scholars, donate to the expansion fund and pay
for both soccer jerseys for a new sports team and feminine hygiene products.

“The Westbury National Student Council is incredibly honored to have had the
opportunity over the past 11 years to support the Diaspora Girls’ Senior High
School,” said Ms. Parisette. “Our honor society students are charitable and
compassionate individuals who are always looking for ways to support not just
the Westbury community but those across the globe.”

In addition to the fundraisers held to support the Diaspora Girls’ Senior High School, The
Westbury National Student Council has raised money for Ukraine, the Leukemia
and Lymphoma Society, local veterans, and the World Wildlife Fund, among the
many fundraising efforts they have put forth.

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