Shelton And Derby High Schools Unite To Assist Hurricane Sandy Storm Victims

The administration and athletic directors of Shelton and Derby high schools have decided to remind folks of the true meaning of Thanksgiving. 

Beth Smith, Shelton High School headmaster, Greg Galliard, Derby High School principal, John Niski, Shelton Athletic Director, and Joe Orazietti, Derby Athletic Director, held their annual Thanksgiving Football Game planning meeting on Friday.

The Derby-Shelton game is scheduled to take place 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 22 in Shelton.

During their discussion Friday they decided to assist local victims of Hurricane Sandy. 

Smith came up with the idea after speaking with Foran High School principal John Barile at a conference this week. 

Mr. Barile communicated to me that he had several students who were homeless and literally lost everything,” Smith said. I thought it would be a great idea if we did a collection at our annual Thanksgiving game. Derby and Shelton communicate the importance of community service and giving back to others.” 

This is one way we can help our local neighbors. We are a rivalry on one day, during one game, for two hours. Other than that, Shelton and Derby stick together and support one another’s endeavors. On Thanksgiving Day we will gather in unity to help our neighbors.” 

At the Thanksgiving football game’s gate at Shelton’s Finn stadium, they will be collecting gift cards and monetary (cash) donations for local victims of Hurricane Sandy. 

Ideas for gift cards include gift cards to local restaurants, American express gift cards, Walmart gift cards, etc. 

Smith and Gallaird will be distributing the gift cards to the principals at Jonathan Law and Foran High Schools. 

Both schools currently have several families who are homeless due to storm damage. 

Anyone who would like to donate cash or gift cards may do so by bringing them to the Shelton High School main office sometime next week or donate them at the gate at the Shelton-Derby Thanksgiving football game. 

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