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Reickel Cuts His Hair!

October 29, 2014October 29, 2014 Grainne McCormickEric Reickel, hair, Locks of Love, Walkersville High School

by Grainne McCormick His last hair cut being seven years ago, WHS English teacher Eric Reickel has officially chopped the locks! We all know of Reickel as the Watership Down-loving, tall English teacher with his hair flowing in the wind as he walks. Well those days are gone! With this new short ‘do, this monumental […]

Locks of Love a Great Way to Help Others

September 6, 2014September 5, 2014 Shelby Williamsalopecia, chemotherapy, donation, hair, Locks of Love, Walkersville High School

by Shelby Williams Alopecia areata causes the hair follicles to shut down; chemotherapy causes hair loss as a side effect of the radiation to treat cancer. Locks of Love, a non-profit organization, brings not only wigs to patients, but a new sense of self confidence as well. “My sister, Erica donated before I did. It […]