Lakes Community High’s NHS sponsors its Eagle Relay

The Lakes Community High School Chapter of the National Honor Society held its annual Eagle Relay to Give Kids Hope Sunday, Oct. 2 at the LCHS track.

Approximately 100 registered walkers showed up to support this event. Walkers wore gray T-shirts with an eagle breaking through a finish line designed by NHS officer Conary Meyer.

Several local businesses, including Arby’s, The Twisted Cow, Culver’s of Antioch and Ad-Lib Geo Café in Lindenhurst, donated money and merchandise.

Participants were able to take part in various fun races to break up the walking, including a three-legged race, wheelbarrow race and 100-meter dash.

More than $3,000 was raised; NHS members had to raise $30 each through pledges. Members also voted to donate all proceeds to One Hope United in Lake Villa.

The Lakes NHS Chapter began six years ago. The goal of the organization is to have one fundraiser and one service project throughout the year.

The NHS officers are: Chase Binkley, president; Niki Laczewski, vice-president; Christina Cherry, director of service; Anne Safron, director of fundraising; Megan Massie, communications secretary; and Conary Meyer, treasurer.

The faculty advisers are Jeff Gutke and Heather Marzullo.