By A.J. Nichols

Teacher Turkey is an annual fundraiser Bellbrook High School Student Government puts on for students and faculty. Teachers across the school nominate themselves for a cause they would like to raise money for. This year BHS had eight self-nominations, but only five moved onto the voting stage.

Mr. Venegas is raising money for service dogs for veterans. The charity helps veterans who suffer from suicidal thoughts, PTSD, traumatic brain injuries and sexual abuse. “The dogs the charity uses are rescue dogs, so you’re saving a life with a life,” Venegas said. “I also chose what was close to me: dogs and veterans.”

Mrs. Rose is raising money for PanCAN. “They raise money for pancreatic cancer patients and provide resources for them while they are going through treatment. They also fund research towards pancreatic cancer,” Mrs. Rose said. “My dad passed away from pancreatic cancer and he was diagnosed with stage four. I want to raise as much money as possible to those who need it the most.”

Voting will begin on Monday, November 16, and the winner will be announced on Thursday, November 19.

“I’m going to vote for Mr. Craig because he is donating to the new athletic facility and I played soccer so it would benefit all teams in the future,” senior Braden Poole said.

“I would vote for Mr. Craig because he is a nice guy and taught me personal finance,” senior Ethan Shuff said.

“I’m voting for Mrs. Rose because she is raising money for a great cause and I want to support that,” senior Colton Sherlund said.

The two other candidates are Mrs. Goodwin who is raising money for HOSA and Ms. McMonigle who is raising money for Hope Squad and SoulWell.