Did you know that socks are among the most needed clothing items by the poor?

To meet that need the Pine Ridge Middle School Student Council staged Socktober.

Their October charity drive brought in more than 200 pairs of socks.

The Student Council has been recognized as a 2020 Bronze Honor Council by the SC Association of Student Councils.

The recognition is given annually to schools with a record of leadership, service and activities to improve the school and community.

Among other Pine Ridge council projects this year:

• Tourneys for Tornadoes to help buy classroom furniture and supplies for the school’s “adopted” teacher at tornado-damaged North Central High School in Kershaw County.

• Souper Bowl of Caring raised 1,000 nonperishable items for Harvest Hope Food Bank.

• Working the school’s annual GOLD-fest fundraiser and car show.

Pine Ridge Student Council members include Braelyn Addy, Tyler Broomfield, Ji”Myriah Buckley, LaMarria Burgess, Ellen Casanova, Allison Castillo-Estrada, Kimberly Chavez Jarquin, Courtney Chavis, Logan Crandall, Jeffrey Davis, Caylee Freeman, Ciera Ford, Aubrey Frye, Zyon Hammond, Andrew Hudson, Kyrin Lavington, Macie McCracken, Marleen Reyes-Cruz, Alyssa Ridgeway, Olivia Rish, Dalin Rodriguez, Kimberly Rojas-Mecinas, Elizabeth Sherrill, Trevor Williams and Tyler Woodward.