By Annabeth Miller,
ShowMe Times Editor

As he lay stretched out on a gurney, his “best buddy” Emily Hutchcraft by his side and holding his hand, Jed Hunsaker was doing something for someone he will never know … he was giving blood.

Hunsaker is a senior at Dexter High School, and was one of the dozens of DHS students who gave blood at the DHS Blood Drive on Friday. The Future Teachers of America (FTA) sponsored the blood drive.

“I give every year,” Hunsaker said. “It makes me feel good about myself, and the goodies are really good!”

FTA President Lauren Powers and Secretary Lindsay Gilbert greet students and school staff that entered the high school gym Friday night – making sure everyone had the information they needed and felt welcome. The goal of the blood drive was 110 units donated.

FTA members and advisor Ann Polsgrove were on hand to lend support, pass out those important cookies and water, and to help donors on their road to giving the “gift of life.” The gym was a beehive of activity, with Red Cross personnel, students and school staff at the different stations.

As folks registered they also were able to put their name in the hat for door prizes. Thanks to Gilbert for providing the door prize information:

• Dexter BBQ certificate $10-Bailey Hampton
• Dexter BBQ certificate $10- Jason Guthrie
• American Steakhouse certificate $10-Austin Stacy
• American Steakhouse certificate $10-R.J. Phillips
• El Tapitio certificate $10-T.J. Stoner
• O.P.I. Nail Kit from Perfect 10-Sidney Scowden
• Pretty Nails certificate $10-Darcie Lane
• Ann Maries certificate $10-Amanda Richardson
• Metro Gallery gift bag-Savannah Mace
• MJ's Fashion Accessories and Leathers $25 certificate-Katelyn Yates
• Laura Davis $50 certificate (goes toward photo session)-Macy Greenrod
• Faculty Prize: Bearcat Coffee Cup from Powder Room & Boutique- Kris Vandeven