And the Tide wins again…or at least that was the case for the Andalusia High School Iron Bowl Canned Food Drive that was sponsored by the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) club. During Nov, 18-22, the AHS first block classes were  challenged to bring in the most ounces of non-perishable food items to help families less fortunate this holiday season.

When the students brought in their items, they were to place them in either an Alabama or Auburn box that was decorated by the FCCLA members the previous week. On Friday, the verdict was in, and Mrs. Brannon’s first block class won first place with a total of 4,241.6 ounces of non-perishable food items donated. Alabama won by a landslide with 8,343.15 ounces compared to Auburn’s 4,749.51 ounces. A total of 13,092.66 ounces was donated by AHS students.

Brannon’s homeroom will be rewarded with a pizza party. All canned food items were donated to St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Above: Lorren Shaffer, Rachael Bray, Whitney Lanier, and Julie Spann pose in front of the Iron Bowl canned food drive bulletin board.

Right, top: Jana Clark, FCCLA advisor, would like to extend a special thank you to the AHS FCCLA members, Cindy Howard, Pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic church; Terry Kyzar; Bennie Shellhouse, AHS assistant principal; and Grace Shellhouse for the help and support.

Right below: Brannon’s first block before their pizza party that they received as a result of winning the canned food drive competition.