Leading into the Christmas holidays, a science class from Clifton Hunter High School takes to a local beach to share in the spirit of giving. What they gave was what any one of us can spare; time and effort. On the receiving end was the community of East End, which has received the gift of a cleaner, safer shoreline.

Armed with bags and gloves donated by the Department of Environmental Health, the twelve students descended upon the remote shoreline off of Spotter’s Way, where they collected 28 bags of garbage and recyclables that had floated in from around the world. Among the more interesting finds were an inflatable pontoon and a refrigerator door.

Linda Locke of the Reef Resort joined the crew on the beach and provided dry-fit T-shirts for the group. The Reef Resort continued in its generous support of the venture, providing a free meal and drinks for the students afterwards. More community support came from White Sand Water Sports which donated a ride on their newest attraction – the Jetovator. One student collected six large bags of rubbish and will be enjoying an airborne outing on this latest water adventure invention.

Photos & Captions:

Photo 1: Clifton Hunter High School Students clean up beach in East End.

Photo 2: Clifton Hunter High School Students haul garbage from East End beach.

Photo 3: Clifton Hunter High School Student wins ride on White Sand Water Sports’ Jetovator.