McKenzie’s class helps fulfill 8-year-old’s wish

Allie Langness

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Laurie McKenzie’s sixth hour class is making steps towards eight-year-old, Safyre Terry’s, Christmas wish. Terry suffered burns to more than 75 percent of her body in 2013 after an arson attack was launched. The attack killed her siblings and her father after he shielded her in the attack.

This year, Terry has a card tree able to hold 100 cards. Normally, she receives 10. This year she is hoping to fill her tree. McKenzie’s class is helping her achieve her goal.

“We are trying to help her reach her goal. Her aim is 100 because she can fit 100 on her tree,” junior Victoria Vogel said.

McKenzie’s sixth hour class is trying to help Terry reach her goal of filling her card tree.

“Since the attack, she has demonstrated incredible bravery. She has had over 50 operations. She lost her right hand three months after the fire and lost her left foot in March. She is now experiencing problems with her mouth due to tightening scar tissue,” senior Paris Harvey said.