Clubs sponsor boys varsity basketball to raise money for Haiti
Despite a close loss to the Cupertino Pioneers on Feb. 12, the boys varsity basketball team won $1175 in donations for Haiti, placing the One Dollar For Life Haiti fundraiser that much closer to its $2600 goal.
The prices, set according to the estimated shooting averages of the team, were agreed on by Bull Spirit officers, a few students from ASB Leadership and a current player: $10 for a regular basket, $15 for every free throw, $25 for every three-pointer, and $50 for any dunk.
"We hope to make over [$1000] for this event, and it’s so great that no matter how things end up turning out, the clubs are willing to donate a certain amount of money," Bull Spirit president junior Lucia Lin said at the game.
Senior Jonathan Huang raked in a total of $400 with $300 from MV Robotics and $100 from Amnesty International, and Octagon donated $300 for both senior Krish Rangarajan and Kevin Wu. Rangarajan had eight baskets and four free throws, which contributed greatly to the fundraising event. Interact, Food For All, FBLA, IASA, Bull Spirit, Key Club, and One Step Ahead also sponsored players.
"It wouldn’t matter if it was just $10 because that would be $10 that could make a difference. We have to look at things positively. It is not based upon the quantity that was raised, but the impact it made," Hicks said.
