Aleris donates two cases of face masks to middle, high schools

News Release

October 12, 2020

TENNERTON — Aleris Buckhannon recently donated two cases of face masks to two Upshur County Schools, Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School and Buckhannon-Upshur High School.

Each case contained 1,250 masks. According to site champion Lori Howes, Aleris is prioritizing supporting the community in these trying times. Howes is pictured with B-UMS Vice Principal Amy Cale and Samantha Leput at B-UHS.

Aleris was purchased in April of this year by Novelis, a global leader in aluminum production and recycling.

Lori Howes, site champion for Aleris of Buckhannon, presents B-UMS Vice Principal Amy Cale with a case of face masks. / Photo courtesy Aleris

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