HAVERHILL — Whittier Tech students are putting the “Wildcat Way” into action this Thanksgiving season through a large-scale community service effort that began with an idea from sophomore dental assisting students, according to school officials.

Wanting to make a positive impact, students proposed hosting a hygiene drive to support local families. Their instructors helped bring the idea to life: Dental Assisting Instructor Caitlin Deaveu connected with Cosmetology Instructor Nancy Calverley and the Interact Club to identify where the donations could be most helpful. At the same time, the Haverhill YMCA’s Tracy Fuller reached out seeking student volunteers for The Gratitude Project, a partnership with the United Way that provides Thanksgiving meals to 400 families in Haverhill.

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