Blood drive exceeds expectations

Students in Beverly Tippens' health occupations class were thrilled after hosting a successful blood drive at Burke County High School in April. The class set a goal to obtain 40 units of blood but far exceeded their goal by collecting 76 units. Pictured are, from left, front row: Julie Criswell, Heather Ellis and Aaron Zipperer and back row: Steven O'Pry, Aime'e Phillips, Charleshia Cooper and Lynette Clay.