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NHS Blood Drive

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Giana Lauer, Senior Staff Reporter
March 12, 2026

On Tuesday, March 24th National Honor Society will be hosting their annual blood drive with the American Red Cross organization in the WHS gymnasium. This event is to raise awareness for the persistent demand of blood worldwide. The Red Cross Blood Services reports the daily demand for blood is 29,000 to 36,000 units. Therefore, the NHS requests volunteers to not only support the American Red Cross but to also save multiple lives. 

Before deciding to donate, ensure that you’re above the age of 16 with a signed parent permission slip. Donations will take place during study hall periods or Flex based on availability. To sign up, NHS members will be going to classrooms during Flex and can also be found during each lunch wave. If you have any remaining questions, thoughts, or want to sign up please contact Mrs. Alves in room 212. 

Participants who donate will be guaranteed a $15 dollar gift card to any merchant of their choice. Participants will also have the opportunity to get a free A1C test which checks your blood sugar over a few month period to check for diabetes. Please advise students who do not qualify for donating will be turned away for safety reasons.



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Giana Lauer
Giana Lauer, Senior Staff Reporter
Giana Lauer is a Senior at Watertown High School. She is passionate about both providing for her community and journalism. Giana is active on campus as a four-year Class Officer, an inductee of both National Honor Society, and National Science Honor Society. Additionally, she has played on the WHS Girl’s Volleyball team for three years. Nonetheless, Giana is engaging in multiple AP classes to challenge herself before transitioning to college.  Giana has been a dancer for fifteen years. She is currently on the varsity competition team at her dance studio Children’s Dance Workshop. She has received countless first place overalls and multiple championship awards with her dance team. She strives to improve as a dancer in hopes of making her senior season count. Additionally, Giana works at The Big Dipper in Prospect CT, persevering with sticky arms and by serving thousands of customers.  Outside of school and extracurriculars, Giana enjoys hanging out with her brothers, whether they’re going to McDonald’s or watching Batman for the millionth time. Giana also loves treating herself to Starbucks or a minor shopping spree every once in a while. She plans on attending University of Saint Joseph’s in Fall 2026 to major in English. She hopes to find a career that allows her to improve her writing.