By Susan Manning

Staff writer

 It’s never too early to learn the importance of community involvement.

 That’s what math teacher and Student Council advisor at Ashland High School Joshua Wiczer said.

 “The breakfast is run by members of the Student Council, a group of about 100 student leaders in the school.  The students will be cooking and serving breakfast, as well as helping out in other capacities,” he said.

 The event –the Student Council’s Annual Pancake Breakfast—is Sunday, March 23, 9 - 11:30am, at Ashland High School Cafeteria (65 E. Union St., enter through the back of the school). Tickets cost $8 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under

 Wiczer said it’s nice to see the community come out and support the student population.

 “All proceeds go to the Ashland High School Student Council, who in turns puts the money back into the schools.  In the past few years, we’ve purchased two water-bottle filling stations, departmental supplies, donated to the “Helping Our Own” fund at the high school (designed to help students who can’t afford to attend the prom, senior week, and other events), purchased new banners on the light posts in the parking lot, and helped purchase the electronic sign in the front of the school,” said the advisor.

 

  So, what’s on the menu?

 The menu is all-you-can eat.

“We’ll have plain, blueberry, and chocolate chip pancakes. Bacon and sausage. Muffins, coffee cake, fruit. Juice, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate,” he said.

 “We have been running this event most years since 2014.  This is our first time running this in March; in the past, it’s been either November or December,” according to Wiczer.

 “The pancake breakfast is a great way to bring our community together over good food. It’s an opportunity for friends, family, and neighbors to connect, while also supporting student council projects that improve our school,” said Student Council president, Sarah Miksis (‘25)