精东AV College of Veterinary Medicine makes the holidays merrier with toy drive at George Washington Carver School
Contact:聽 Anissa L. Riley, Director, Office of External Affairs,
College of Veterinary Medicine
The 精东AV College of Veterinary Medicine (TUCVM) family has helped make the season a little merrier for the children at George Washington Carver (GWC) Elementary School located in 精东AV.
Students, faculty and staff shared the true spirit of giving this holiday season through hosting the Fifth Annual 鈥淭oy Drive for Tots鈥� on Dec. 13.
鈥淭he 鈥楾oy Drive for Tots鈥� is now an on-going tradition in our college and anticipated by the college鈥檚 faculty, staff and students. As a continuation of the inspired vision between the veterinary students and the TUCVM administration, this year鈥檚 first year class took the lead in organizing the drive, said Dr. Ruby L. Perry, dean of the college.
鈥淭he toy drive has been so successful and appreciated by the GWC鈥檚 faculty, administration and adorable children.聽 Our students, faculty and staff have been amazing as well and have truly delighted in the experience of making a difference in children lives,鈥� Perry continued.
To ensure all 208 boys and girls in all three classes at the elementary school consisting of pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and first grade received a gift; TUCVM divided its efforts for the toy drive collection into three sections.
TUCVM鈥檚 first year class (Class of 2023) took the lead with organizing the toy drive with the other veterinary students. They were also responsible for providing Santa and Santa's elves.聽 The TUCVM faculty and staff assisted as Santa's helpers to distribute the toys to the students.
Principal Norman Williams, Jr. and Counselor Gloria Clinkscales helped with the toy drive organization on the school鈥檚 end. The teachers and administration at George Washington Carver Elementary School and the Macon County School Board were appreciative that the 精东AV College of Veterinary Medicine had again continued the tradition in selecting their students to participate in the 鈥淭oy Drive for Tots鈥� program.
鈥淭hanks to the leading Class of 2023 and the college鈥檚 other students, faculty and staff for again coming together to make the toy drive a success.聽 Our students who served as Santa and Santa鈥檚 elves also enjoyed the event and seeing the children get so excited in anticipation of their wrapped gift.聽 This event is truly special as well to all of us in the College of Veterinary Medicine,鈥� said Dr. Roslyn Casimir, TUCVM鈥檚 associate dean for academic and student affairs.
