On Jan. 31 the Lafayette Student Council held their annual blood drive.

Some people were scared to donate, but their donation changed someone’s life. The donation of one person saves three lives, and considering 102 units of blood were collected, many people will be helped.

Donors went through a series of tests before giving blood.  Students’ health history had to be examined and current blood levels were checked to make sure donors’ bodies could handle the blood loss.

Many students and teachers stepped up to help the cause.  Paul Jaycox, language arts teacher, and Jessica Kuntzman, science teacher, were just a couple teachers who donated.

Amy White and David Choate, language arts teachers and sponsors of Student Council, led the blood drive.

“It was very encouraging to see how many students came out and how selfless they were,” White said.

Overall, the blood drive was a success, and students and faculty are encouraged to donate and help save a life or three.

“The kids did a nice job as usual. It was smooth sailing,” Choate said.