96.1 The Rush
By John Kennedy
Patrick Whyard offered up his long locks to inspire students to bring in food for a donation rally at Elijah Smith Elementary in Whitehorse. Photo submitted by Patrick Whyard
Students were challenged to bring in non-perishable food donations in exchange for cutting a school councillor's hair.
Elijah Smith Elementary School is set to donate a large amount of food to the Whitehorse Food Bank as a result of a school-wide contest.
Councillor Patrick Whyard says he's had long hair for quite some time, so a challenge was issued to the students.
"For every hundred cans brought in, the school would cut off an inch. I think the students went above and beyond in collecting food and in turn, we went above and beyond in inches that are due to come off."