The student government class’s JUMP (Join Us in Making Progress) program is continuing their mission with Project Blue Star, which is an event that collects supplies to send to the troops overseas. The students at Roseville High School are working in conjunction with the Blue Star Moms organization in Danville, CA.

     The project members have posted flyers on cars and in elementary schools, asking for supplies.

     “We’re trying to collect as many items as possible,” said senior Nicolette Haflich.

     The list of supplies needed for the troops was included on the back of the flyer. The project started on last month and the supplies donated were shipped out last Saturday.

     “[It was] pretty productive,” said junior Kayla Granucci.  

     The project is at no cost to the donators.

     “We’re helping them, not the other way around,” said junior Kelsey Roland.

     The project was inspired by family members of students, who are going overseas. Besides this motivation, the students are hoping this project will improve their organizational skills.

     “If you’re not organized, things fall through,” said Roland.

     The students also appreciate the fact that they are doing something to help people.

     “It’s the satisfaction of knowing if I’m a billion miles away, I can still make a difference,” said Roland.

     However, the project did not succeed in all its endeavors.

     “We sent letterheads to Safeway and dentists’ offices, but they never responded to us,” said Roland.