Jenna and John Sutton ran Cookies for a Cause for four summers, collaborating with Mars student council and other high schoolers along the way.

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Jenna graduated from Mars Area High School in 2020. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor of science in civil engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. Jenna continued her studies at Pitt and will graduate Pitt with a master of science in civil engineering in December, 2024. Post graduation, Jenna will work at HDR in downtown Pittsburgh.

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John graduated Mars Area High School in 2023. He is now attending the University of Pittsburgh, studying mechanical engineering. This summer, he will be working as a Steam Generator Engineering Intern at Westinghouse Electric Company.

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In addition to the fundraiser stand at the Mars Farmer's Market, John and Jenna had a personal stand selling bread and honey. European style breads, like French baguette were sold at the stand, as well as savory breads such as pepperoni rolls. The honey is from their own apiary, located less than a mile away from the farmer's market.

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Hopefully, we can spread recognition for the veterans in the town of Mars, and involve our generation with the greatest generation, acknowledging and appreciating their sacrifices. Oftentimes, it feels as if veterans, especially those in nursing homes, are forgotten, but we want them to know that they are remembered and that young people are actively trying to help them.

                                                                                                              -- Jenna and John Sutton

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