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Muhlenberg
K-Kids Club Chartered!!
On June 4, 2003 history was
made in the City of Allentown. The first K-Kids Club
was chartered, at Muhlenberg Elementary School. A
wonderful ceremony was held in the school cafeteria.
Participating in the event were Division 18 Lt. Governor Mel
Leaver, Pennsylvania District K-Kids coordinator Darlene
Anderson, Ron Lewis, President of the Kiwanis Club of
Allentown, club K-Kids Advisor Terry DiRienzo, and Past
President Tom Harp. From Muhlenberg School was Principal
Phil Turton and Katie Fanger, who is faculty advisor for the
club.
After a Pledge of
Allegiance, invocation was offered by K-Kids member Breanna
Kramer. The club then recited their motto, pledge, and
objects. After comments by invited guests, the charter was
presented to the officers of the club, President Claire
Carbonetto, Vice-President Kylie Biliger, Secretary Sabine
DaSilva, and Treasurer Emily Hartman. Then, club advisors,
officers, and members received official K-Kids pins.
Excitement began to build as the club banner was unfurled.
The audience reacted with wonder and pride to see the banner
in full display!
Many of the 19 charter
members of the Muhlenberg K-Kids club were present. After
pizza, cake and cookies, club members described some of the
projects they were involved with in their first year. Those
included a "Hat Day" that raised $325 for the
Leukemia Society, a food drive that benefited the Salvation
Army Hospitality House, a bake sale that netted $75 for the
Humane Society, and school and playground cleanups. Another
achievement was raising over $300 in pennies that were
donated to the "Make a Wish Foundation". This was
an amazing year for a brand new club! Everyone
involved, the kids, parents, and advisors deserve a big
"way to go" for these acts of community service.
Muhlenberg Elementary
School has developed a reputation for an excellent faculty,
student body, and parent involvement. It was fitting that
Muhlenberg became the first of what we hope are many K-Kids
Clubs in the Allentown School District.
K-Kids Officers Recite
Pledge
The Banner Proudly on
Display!
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