Closet Clutter: A Way for School Clubs to Raise Money
By: Jonathan Coffman
From electronics to clothes, furniture to toys, VCS's annual Closet Clutter Rummage Sale offered something for everyone. The event is designed to help the school’s clubs and organizations by allowing them to sell donated items in order to raise money.
Members of the middle and high school’s clubs volunteer at Closet Clutter. Both shoppers and school administrators believe Closet Clutter is a good thing for the school and its clubs.
“I think it’s an opportunity that clubs and organizations can use to obtain some money that they may have for needs they have within their clubs,” said Vice Principal Jan Thompson.
Shopper Dorothy Spaltro agreed.
“I think it’s great, we should support our schools every way we can!”
Spaltro, as well as other shoppers from The Villages and surrounding areas, came out looking for bargains. While there were a lot of items for sale, Spaltro said she was hoping for a better variety to choose from.
“The books are nice but there were too many clothes and little kids toys at the sale,” stated Spaltro.
VHS band member volunteer, Sophomore Autumn Soto, said certain items were very popular amongst shoppers.
“A lot of the arts and craft stuff is going really quickly and the children’s stuff is too, because I think they are buying a lot for their grandkids,” said Soto. “The clothes aren’t going as fast as I thought they would though.”
Clubs selling the popular items can make a lot of money for their clubs. Volunteers said they have made up to $1,800 at previous sales.
“Everyone brought a lot,” says sophomore Autumn Soto, “a lot of parents donated time.”
While there was a lot of chopping going on at this year's Closet Clutter, there was also some frustration. This year's sale was held at the 4th and 5th grade center instead of the high school. The change of location caused some problems among shoppers.
“There should have been more signs,” said shopper Rosalie Lasby. “There should have been a sign right at 466 and CVS across the street, because people were turning in there.”
Thompson said organizers were doing their best to balance a number of events going on across campus.
“There was SAT testing going on and pop warner football was going on,” said Thompson. “So I think they felt that there was going to be a lack of space because with the kids parking for the SAT and then all the people that come for the pop warner. There was a space issue.”
Being an opportunity for school clubs to obtain money, the Closet Clutter Rummage Sale is a success each year. With each participating club earning money for their needs, it is a beneficial school tradition.
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