High schooler inspires River City Middle School students
POST FALLS — River City Middle School students have hit upon a solution to boost school spirit with the creation of their own thrift store, Titan Thrift.
The idea was inspired by Lake City High School student Scout Brown, who started the Lake City Thrift Store.
"At the beginning, I sent out emails and asked parents and teachers to donate," Brown said.
The junior began collecting donated school shirts for Lake City Thrift last fall.
The venture has already raised $1,500 for the LCHS student government, which will use the money to buy decorations for dances and school spirit gifts for students.
River City English teacher Ryan Heasty called the thrift store concept "a great example of schools working together and sharing ideas to better the community."
Titan Thrift is focused on getting donated school gear into the hands of students and parents at low cost.
Students will collect lightly used clothing for resale at a reduced price. School T-shirts will be $2-$3 each and sweatshirts will be $5 or less.
Proceeds will be used to support the Titan Thrift Store and go back into the student body fund.
Brown said Lake City Thrift doesn't sell anything for more than $10. Middle school students in Post Falls will be able to devote a school room to the thrift store.
Brown recently met with interested students at River City to talk with the middle schoolers about her program, give suggestions and hear what their ideas are for their own project.
"I think it's really cool they want to do it as well," Brown said.