![Orchestra teacher Mieloch is seen directing the orchestra. Mieloch has been teaching for 14 years and is passionate about music.
“Ever since eighth grade I wanted to be a conductor,” Mieloch said. “When I got into high school, I had a couple of really great teachers that made me want to be a teacher and I felt like ‘let’s put them together,’ and I [became] an orchestra teacher.”](https://fzwnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/kUyj9QUMZeOPBGTDD833b9WDk7Yvt7yppa5Htzqv-800x1200.jpg)
The Gift Of Giving
NHS and the 12 days of giving
Books are placed in a special designated box
The Gift of Giving
West High’s Annual Toy Drive
The annual 12 days of giving have returned for this holiday season. In the past, the NHS group and other clubs organized their own drive but this year eight groups have come together to collect donations for non-profit organizations. Among the organized groups is Lady Jags Swim and Dive, Winter Guard, Key Club, SADD/Trend, FBLA, Eco Club and FCCLA. Donations will be collected until Dec. 14th.
Brand new gifts may be dropped off via curbside drop off Dec. 14th from 10 a.m. to noon at West High School.
The non-profits are asking for items such as pet supplies, coats and jackets, used shoes, new or gently used hats, personal hygiene items, new or used books and new or used stuffed animals. The class who collects the most donations will earn the opportunity to choose the music that gets played in the hallway during finals exam week.
The donations will be donated to the following organizations: Fort Zumwalt School District’s own students, Little Wishes Foster and Adoption Coalition, Love a Golden Rescue, Love Inc., and Soles 4 Souls. This is the perfect chance to give back to those in need, it could make someone happier than one could imagine.
![Orchestra teacher Mieloch is seen directing the orchestra. Mieloch has been teaching for 14 years and is passionate about music.
“Ever since eighth grade I wanted to be a conductor,” Mieloch said. “When I got into high school, I had a couple of really great teachers that made me want to be a teacher and I felt like ‘let’s put them together,’ and I [became] an orchestra teacher.”](https://fzwnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/kUyj9QUMZeOPBGTDD833b9WDk7Yvt7yppa5Htzqv-400x600.jpg)
![Color guard members goofing around during a football game. The band stays at the game after their performance to hype up the sections and bring some positivity to the game.
“[There are] people around me that support and understand [me],” freshman Gray Rosemann said (middle).](https://fzwnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/SFs3feEAXqnynayWEQZkQhYZlYagujGChkvoptjT-475x456.jpg)