Eight Loyola Elementary School third-graders sharing the September birthday month held a “September Birthday Bash” for the entire third grade Sept. 18. The children gave up the opportunity to open presents, asking their guests to come to their party with money for the survivors of Hurricane Katrina. The party raised $919 for the Red Cross. Enjoying their birthday festivities are, from left (front row) Abby Foss, Madison Taylor-Hawk, Alex Haggart, (back row) Maegan Nevalsky, Lauren Weldon, Steven Walter, Diana Katchour and Savannah Buchner.