Students have been very supportive of the program. In December, they collected enough money to cover December, January and February, plus a little extra for a Christmas gift. They also have a milk carton sitting at the front desk for anyone who would like to leave spare change. The money given to Polo is used to buy healthy food, clothing, school supplies, toys and equipment for soccer. Ferguson said it is up to the council how long this program will continue.
Carpenter has the option to stop at any time.
If Carpenter discontinued, Children International would take care of Polo for a few more months, and then he would be put back into the circle, where he would wait for another sponsor. The Carpenter Executive Council is expecting to continue sponsoring Polo throughout the summer and until fall semester. It will depend on next year's Executive Council to determine if they will continue with the sponsorship. Back to the front page.