The Riverside Junior High Student Council members raised money this month to benefit Brandyberry family. A total of $230 was donated to the family through the sale of candy canes and anonymous donations. Student council members pictured are, from the left: first row: Karston Duckro, Karly Gillman, Rolissa Foreman and Brenden Lattimer; second row: Addison Shoe, Chloe Purtee, Molly Carman and Bentley Collier; and third row: Valerie Knight, Kyle Winfrey, Lilly Meredith, Clara McGill and Mrs. Dunham. The Brandyberry family lost their daughter, Riverside senior Makayla Brandyberry, to cancer Oct. 29. Now Makayla’s brother, Braden Jenkins, is currently hospitalized, recovering from serious injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident Nov. 29. Student council members sold candy canes during their lunch the week of Dec. 4. Staff and students were able to purchase the candy canes and have them delivered to a friend. A total of 160 candy canes were sold. (RIVERSIDE SCHOOLS PHOTO)
