Every year, pairs of students at Tualatin High School (TuHS) compete against each other to raise money for the Kids Making Miracles program at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Every dollar raised goes toward curing and treating childhood diseases and training the next generation of pediatricians.
The Wolf interviewed sophomore Feminism Wolves Maddie Rowe and Mahaela Horsford. Rowe shared how she feels being a part of such a great cause.
“It feels really good to be able to raise money for the kids at Doernbecher. I’m glad we were given the opportunity to do this,” Rowe said.
Horsford hopes winning the pageant can help raise awareness for the TuHS Feminism Club.
“I decided to participate because I want the TuHS Feminism and Gender Equity Club to create a wider reach in our school community. I think this is a great opportunity to get publicity for our club and show the school what a fun and welcoming community we have,” Horsford said.
In addition to raising money for a great cause, they are also learning some valuable skills.
“It’s been a really wonderful opportunity,” Horsford said. “Not only do I feel I am helping out my community, but I’m also learning great advertisement, marketing and communication skills.”
Each team is working hard and finding creative ways to fundraise. Horsford shared some of the things they have been doing to raise money and how they have been promoting their fundraisers.
“We are also holding a raffle Jan. 21-24 where we will be raffling $15 gift cards and 30-inch Nothing Bundt Cakes, as well as selling customized feminism-related t-shirts,” she said. “We are also creating a silent auction basket per the pageant’s rules to raise money. Although flyers work wonders, word of mouth and social media have been a great help in terms of letting people know about our fundraising plans.”
In the midst of planning fundraisers, the Feminism Wolves have been putting together an act for the pageant.
“In terms of preparing for our act, my partner Maddie Rowe and I have been FaceTiming and meeting up outside of school to create a fun and silly lip sync for the pageant,” Horsford said.
