By Katelyn Blake

Over the last week, students at AHS have been wearing new hemp-and-bead bracelets. These bracelets are the product of junior Paige Kennon who is making and selling them to help raise funds for a child in need. AHSneedle caught up to Kennon and asked her a few questions about the bracelets and their purpose:

AHSneedle: What is the main reason behind these bracelets?

Paige Kennon (PK): I needed a donations project for my independent study, and I chose to have a fundraiser using bracelets.

AHSneedle: Where are the proceeds of these bracelets going?

PK: Chey Reinhardt.  She lives in Massena and is in need of a medical dog.

AHSneedle: How did you find this cause?

PK: Ian McNees told me about her.

AHSneedle: How long does it take you to hand make one bracelet?

PK: It used to take me close to 30 minutes for each bracelet.  Now I can make one in 10 or 15 minutes.

AHSneedle: How many bracelets are you looking to sell?

PK: As many as I can.

AHSneedle: How much do the bracelets cost?

PK: Two dollars.

AHSneedle: When is the deadline to buy a bracelet?

PK: April 8

AHSneedle: Do the bracelets have an alternate use?

PK: You can wear them however you want.  Mr. Hinzmann suggested to use them as a key chain.  An anklet is also a possibility.

AHSneedle: What sizes of bracelets are you making?

PK: I am making all sizes.

AHSneedle: When are the bracelets being sold?

PK:  I can sell a bracelet anytime you see me.

AHSneedle: What is your favorite part of these bracelets?

PK: I enjoy knowing that all the money I collect from them is going to a good cause.

AHSneedle: Other comments:

PK:  Everyone should buy one! =)