Monday morning, the 1982 ('82) Washington High School Class Reunion announced they are donating $5,000 for Warrior Closet, providing items to students in need.
The Class of '82 used their entire reunion as a fundraiser for the closet.
Warrior Closet consists of products students may need on a daily basis:
- School supplies.
- Clothes.
- Toiletries.
- Homecoming/Prom attire.
- Interview wear.
- Shoes.
- Food (grab & go).
Washington reunion classes gave monetary donations to the closet at the end of their reunion/reunion tours of the school building, usually about $100-$200 over the past couple of years.
Representatives from the Class of '82 presented the check to Washington Monday afternoon.
Iowa's News Now spoke with Kyles Akers, Spokesperson for the Class of '82, to talk about the Class of 82's fundraiser.
This is a very comprehensive program", said Akers. "A lot of needs are met, and every little bit helps.
Iowa's News Now also spoke with Raniah Foster, Washington High School Class of 2023 student, to talk about the Warrior Closet.
The warrior closet isn't just for like toiletries or school supplies", said Foster. "It's really just more than that. It's a resource in the school, where you could literally go there for anything.
The Class of '82 is planning another reunion next year to raise more funds for the Warrior Closet.
The class' goal is to double the funding in next year's reunion.
Information about Washington High School can be found here.