ASL fundraises at restaurant for library
If one peered into the restaurant Pieology on the Sundays of April 27 or May 18, they would have seen a silent but lively scene — A group of American Sign Language students, parents and instructors signing animatedly to each other while enjoying the many delicacies Pieology has to offer.
The American Sign Language club has embarked on a new program of fundraisers to raise money for new books and videos for ASL students. According to the official ASL flyer, these books and videos will “help start a new ASL section in the NPHS library”.
The events, while generally involving communication purely through sign language, involve a multitude of activities, including games and ASL students demonstrating sign language. Despite the lack of vocal communication, students are able to enjoy themselves thoroughly.
“Mrs. Wilson tried to keep the events voices off for students and others who know sign, and we usually eat pizza and meet some friends,” said Emily Annis, junior.
To participate in the fundraisers, students went to Pieology on the designated days, and presented the ASL flyer when ordering food. As a result, 15% of all sales on those days went to ASL club to fund their library.
While the events are a fairly new creation, Sonia Wilson, ASL teacher, looks forward to more events and more money for the library. “We hope to continue the fundraisers, and the students want to have some future ones at places such as Cronies”, Wilson said.
In regards to the library, students are hopeful that the fundraisers will lead to success. “I hope that by the time I graduate, the program will meet its goal and get better books,” Annis said.
