Members of Marsha Madray’s senior anatomy class display flyers they made to promote the event which is to be held this Friday. From left, are, front row: Luann Brown, Jessica Head and Spencer Clark; and second row: Mary Alice Becton, Jena Branch, Micheal Bramblett, Dag Gay, Hannah Johnston, Shardavia Green and LaShonda Kelsey; and third row: Deondra Lewis, Jonathan McBride and Walter Ivy. (Photos contributed) The 2010 senior anatomy class of Jenkins County High School (JCHS) will sponsor their annual blood drive 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, in the old JCHS gymnasium. Shepeard Community Blood Center will host the event.

Marsha Madray, senior anatomy class teacher, said, “Every year there has been a backlog of participants, and many people who wanted to donate were not able to do so before the drive ended. This year, Shepeard has canceled all drives in the area on that date in order for more workers to be able to help with the drive. Hopefully, we will be able to accommodate the anticipated large turnout.”

Members of Marsha Madray’s senior anatomy class display a banner they made to promote the evetn. From left, are, first row: Mikesha Williams, Kadie Newman, Desiree Tarver and Breanna Adams; second row: Henry Yarbrough, Heather Johnson, Shelby Burke, Brittany Adams, Joanna Burke, Courtney Johnson and Nicholas Williams; third row: Daniel Johnson, Charles Reynolds, Hayley Godbee and Jared Hackworth; and fourth row: Elle Machado and Ebony Jeff. Forty-two seniors enrolled in Mrs. Madray’s anatomy class will participate in this class-required project. Students must plan, coordinate, promote and participate in the drive. Posters, telephone calls, announcements in local churches, newspaper articles and banners are just some activities of the students. Students must also design their T-shirt for the drive.

All students and community members are asked to participate in this drive in order to help the class reach the goal of 160 pints of blood. One pint of blood can save three lives.

All that is needed to donate is a picture identification card or a donor card, a generous smile and a ready arm.