“Movember” Hits the Halls of HHS

Movember Hits the Halls of HHS

Seeing a lot of hair lately?

The infamous “No-Shave November,” supported by many men, boys, and even some brave women, is here again.

While the monthly tradition (also known as “Movember”) may be regarded by some as a great excuse to stop shaving, it started as a way to spread prostate cancer awareness. The goal is to donate the money that one would usually spend on shaving supplies, haircuts, or hair grooming to a cancer foundation. Others put a dollar (or another amount) away every day they go without shaving. At the end of the month they donate that money to a cancer foundation.

While I was curious as to what “No-Shave November” was, I figured there had to be people that did not know what it was either.

Mr. Pete Lancetta, a finance teacher who coaches varsity football, didn’t know what it was about.  was asked if he knew what.

“No,” he admitted, “I honestly have no idea what its for.”

After finding out that it was for prostate cancer awareness, he said that he’d rather just donate money than grow out a beard.

Senior Jenna Destefano initially did not like Movember, but she didn’t know its purpose.

“Why is November the month to grow out a beard? Why can’t they grow it out any month if they want to?” she asked.

When explained to that it was for awareness of prostate cancer Jenna said it had “more purpose” but she still did not understand what facial hair had to do with prostate cancer.

As I randomly surveyed students around the building, I found that many people participating in “No Shave November” did not know why they were doing what they were doing.

A sophomore, who chose not to share his name, said that he was doing it for hockey but knew that it was for cancer awareness. However, he did not know that is was for prostate cancer specifically.

“No Shave November” is now more than just for cancer awareness; it has become a trend. Is it ok that it is losing its meaning?