TeeJay Hogan continues his “Rock Your Socks” promotion for second year

By Diana Walker

SCHS Grade 9 student TeeJay Hogan set up a table at the Junior Boys Basketball Tournament on March 7, offering a large selection of crazy socks for sale.

“This year's fundraising goal is $700,” says Ann O'Conner, TeeJay’s Education Assistant. “We want to beat the $625 made last year.”

 “We are doing great this year with sales so far,” says Miss Ann. “We are already uploaded to $550, so I don't think beating our goal will be a problem.”

Socks are available in TeeJay’s classroom in South Central High School until March 20th, as the 21st is a professional development day.

Signs are posted at both grocery stores.

Crazy Sock Day is a day to raise awareness for Down Syndrome celebrated on March 21st every year. People worldwide celebrate World Down Syndrome Day wearing brightly coloured, mismatched socks. March 21 is symbolic because people with Down syndrome have three copies of their 21st chromosome. Why socks? The karyotype of Ds chromosomes looks like mismatched socks!