St. Mary/McCormick Catholic Academy in Port Huron has raised nearly $2200 for Hunter Hospitality House with their annual Penny Wars. That’s a lot of pennies. The friendly competition between grades was an outreach activity during the annual Catholic Schools Week celebration.
Students in preschool through eighth grade brought in both paper money and coins and could either build up their own class’ collection jars or put coins in other class’ jars to subtract from their class totals.
St. Mary/McCormick Principal Mike Gibson said, “The participation this year was incredible. The previous high for our Penny War competition was $671.00. This year we raised $2,183.12, which is more than the previous three years combined! It is just more proof that our school/parish community is absolutely amazing.”
Hunter Hospitality House provides lodging near both Port Huron hospitals. Executive Director Tracy Willard said, “I am grateful beyond words for this very generous, amazing gift. It’s just incredible, and will be used right away in providing our free services at HHH.”
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
