Tri-M sponsors No Shave November Fundraiser

November 21, 2013
James Lawrence, music teacher and adviser of the Tri-M Music Honor Society, started a new tradition of No Shave November at Westwood Regional Jr./Sr. High School. Before Nov. began, the group had surpassed its fundraising goal.
The fundraiser created a contest between the teachers who chose to participate. Each teacher involved was given a pin to show they were participation. Then, each teacher was given a box to collect money towards the common goal. As of Oct. 31, Tri-M met its goal of $600, before No Shave November technically began.
Lawrence was inspired to run this fundraiser as Nov. is a month dedicated to recognition of men’s cancer. “Men’s cancer and music are a great alliteration,” said Lawrence. “Sometimes these things in life are overlooked. The money raised from this fundraiser will be split between the Tri-M and a men’s cancer research foundation.”
Teachers participating in this event are Principal Dr. Scott Cascone, music teachers Dan Peña and James Lawrence, technology teacher Dan Miller; math teachers, Robert Guy, Paul Flaherty, James Thomas, and Thomas Jarusiewicz; history teachers, Keith DeBlasio, and Charles Collis; Physics teacher Joseph Sasso, Physical Education teacher Michael Attanasio; and English teachers Ryan McGuirk and Brett Conrad.
The men in the competition have been talking up the contest through a shared email. Whichever teacher raises the most money individually will win a professional shave at the end of the month.
The only rule in the event is no shaving, only grooming and trimming. The fundraiser will also award a prize to the teacher that makes the most money and McGuirk came out on top, winning a professional shave. While there is no prize for the best facial hair, make sure to vote in the poll here on the Cardinal Chronicle.