King of Hearts Candidates Prepare for Food Drive

By Courtney Rodgers, Reporter
January 18, 2015

The 2015 King of Hearts Candidates are getting ready to make a difference in Southern York County; the eight boys have stepped up to raise money and canned goods for a food drive.  The boys will set up boxes in the school to collect cans of food, as well as will go to local businesses, churches, and clubs to collect cans and donations which will then go to the less fortunate.

While there will not be a King of Hearts dance this year,  the candidates will be honored at a pep rally where the king will be chosen.

Each candidate was asked how they feel about becoming a candidate and what their focus was in choosing to participate. Candidates were asked to showcase the facial expression they would exhibit if they won.

“I signed up to be a King of Hearts Candidate because I wanted to know more about it, and…I learned a lot more than I thought I would,” said Tyler Ritz.  Photo By: Jenna Bradford
"I don't care about winning, I just care about raising as many cans as possible and this is a great way to do it," says Jake Machulcz
“I don’t care about winning. I just care about raising as many cans as possible, and this is a great way to do it,” said Jake Machulcz.  Photo By: Courtney Rodgers
"I plan on asking friends and family as well as bringing in some of my own [cans]," says Rohrbaugh

“I plan on asking friends and family as well as bringing in some of my own [cans],” said Alex Rohrbaugh.  Photo By: Courtney Rodgers
Shane Harris is excited about collecting the cans; "I plan on going to different businesses, churches, and asking my friends and neighbors for donations," says Harris.
Shane Harris is excited about collecting the cans. “I plan on going to different businesses, churches, and asking my friends and neighbors for donations,” said Harris.  Photo By: Courtney Rodgers

 

"I plan on making my box and then going to local businesses [to raise money]," says Mitchell
“I plan on making my box and then going to local businesses [to raise money],” said Duncan Mitchell.  Photo By: Courtney Rodgers
"My brother did [this] so I said why not, its something I will be able to look back on and say I had fun with my friends," says Freidoff
“My brother did [this] so I said, “why not” ; it’s something I will be able to look back on and say I had fun with my friends,” said Mark Freidoff.  Photo By: Courtney Rodgers

"I think its really, first and foremost, a better opportunity to raise funds and collect cans for a good cause," says Leisure
Photo By: Courtney Rodgers
“I think it’s really, first and foremost, a better opportunity to raise funds and collect cans for a good cause,” said Clayton Leisure.  Photo By: Courtney Rodgers
"Being able to provide for the less fortunate would not only be a personal accomplishment, but an accomplishment for the school," says Bond.
“Being able to provide for the less fortunate would not only be a personal accomplishment, but an accomplishment for the school,” said Cameron Bond.  Photo By: Courtney Rodgers