Angel Tree
by Will DeViney
Sports Writer, Flyer Flash
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Christmas is a time of giving. Every year, kids count down the days of Christmas in excitement, until December 25th, when they can receive they're precious toys.
Unfortunately, a handful of kids never get the chance to experience the excitement of Christmas.
Their parents just don't have the money to get them the gifts that they had been longing for. Fortunately, Angel Tree is there to save the day. Their fundraiser helps raise money, so that these less fortunate kids can also have a memorable Christmas.
Angel Tree was started at Dixie by Burke Staheli in 1998. Dixie High School has donated thousands of dollars to needy children every Christmas since that time.
Angel Tree at Dixie High School has also become somewhat of a competition between teachers. Teachers have set up bribes for students, in order to get donations. But the teachers still insist that Angel Tree is “for the kids”.
Mr. Christensen has been the most successful, winning four times in the last six years. But what makes Mr. Christensen so successful at getting Angel Tree donations?
“So Angel tree; I've always done so well and always wondered why. And then I just look in the mirror every morning and know why. This face, these teeth, this hair, these muscles. Angel Tree is mine and will never be anyone else's. Don't try; you have no chance.”
Despite the ego of Mr. Christensen, many other teachers are confident that they can bring home the Angel Tree crown. Out of those is Mr. Myers, who brought home the crown last year.
So go out there Dixie High School,and donate for a good cause, so less fortunate kids can also have a memorable Christmas!
