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National Honors Society Hosts Annual Blood Drive

Jacob Goldman
November 16, 2023
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On Nov. 1, NHS members hosted the annual blood drive at North in the main gym. Students wait at a table with a sign-in sheet to get medical information and give a blood iron test before participating.
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Jacob Goldman
Jacob Goldman
I’m Jacob. This is my second year on the newspaper staff. Outside of school, I enjoy gaming and listening to music, as well as participating in a club at North. I usually write reviews for the newspaper, and am excited to write more of them this year.