[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 26 (Monday, February 25, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E178]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      IN HONOR OF THE PATRIOT CLUB OF CHERRY HILL HIGH SCHOOL WEST

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                         HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 25, 2013

  Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Patriot Club of 
Cherry Hill High School West. The Patriot Club focuses on bringing 
together students and members of the local community to honor current 
and former servicemembers through their Veteran's Day and Donations for 
Soldiers programs.
  The Veteran's Day program gives veterans the ability to share their 
service experiences at schools throughout Cherry Hill. Each November, 
members of the Patriot Club recruit veterans to take part in the 
program that gives students the opportunity to gain a better 
understanding and appreciation for the sacrifices made by military 
personnel.
  The two-month-long Donations for Soldiers program gathers monetary 
and supply donations from students, parents, teachers, administrators 
and local businesses of Cherry Hill to create care packages that are 
distributed to soldiers currently serving in Afghanistan and other 
parts of the world.
  In 2012, the Patriot Club recruited five schools to participate in 
the program, raising more than $4,000 and enough supplies to send 90 
care packages overseas. This year, the club will be expanding the 
program to include all 18 schools in the Cherry Hill district. The goal 
is to raise $10,000 and to send 200 care packages to soldiers abroad.
  For the past two years, Ray Horner has served as President of the 
Patriot Club. Senior Sean Bivins and Junior President-Elect Eytan 
Gittler have served as Co-Vice Presidents. Officers include Seniors 
Chris Blandy, Kevin Mullarkey, Sean Mullarkey and Conor McFadden. 
Freshman Rebecca Horner also volunteers with the club.

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