Ray-Pec High School student Hailey Lucas was awarded a plaque of thanks for raising over $100 for Toys for Tots as part of a school project.

Toys for Tots is a program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve which distributes toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts for Christmas.

Pictured, from left: Dr. Bryan Pettengill, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services; Lane Lucas, Hailey’s father; Principal Steven Miller; Master Sgt. Jacob Oney; Hailey Lucas; Staff Sgt. Joe Way; Superintendent Dr. Kari Monsees; Melinda Lucas, Hailey’s mother; Counselor Laurie Cantrell; and Dr. Al Voelker, Assistant Superintendent for Academic Services. (Toys for Tots Volunteer Carey D. Graenser Sr. coordinated the award, but is not pictured.)