More than 200 Glenvar students -- nearly one-third of the Roanoke County school's student body -- converged on five Roanoke United Way agencies Wednesday morning in a show of youthful energy, excitement and compassion for the community's less fortunate.

Sure, for some, the motives weren't altogether altruistic. Taylor, who wants to be a teacher, admitted that such activities look good on a college application. But equally enjoyable, he said, is the fellowship the activity allows.

The Glenvar group was the largest group to participate in this year's Days of Caring, which provide United Way benefactors an opportunity to visit agencies and see donor contributions at work.

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