King David High School, Linksfield achieves Guinness World Record attempt
Parents, teachers and auditors were present at the King David High School, Linksfield Guinness World Record attempt to make the most sandwiches in one hour.
The King David High School, Linksfield’s attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the number of sandwiches made in an hour was a success. Jodi Starkowitz for marketing at the school said they had made 65 959 sandwiches on September 23, beating the previous 57 662 record.
Grade 12 learner and event planner Joseph Joffe said grades 4–12 were involved in the making of the sandwiches. He said, “This is part of a project called ‘Matric Gives Back’ which is an annual project at the school where matric learners identify a way to give back to the school and broader community as an act of gratitude.
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“This year we decided to give back to our communities and charities around us by making sandwiches and organising their distribution. We have also done it in commemoration of Heritage Day.”
Event MC, Barney Girnun, an Old Boy from King David High School, Linksfield, said the record of 57 662 was held by TangoTab in Arlington, Texas, America. He thanked the parents, teachers and present auditors for partaking in the event.
Starkowitz said the recipients of the sandwiches will be sourced by Helen Fraser, operations director of the Nashua Children’s Charity Foundation and Yehuda Lazarus, founder of Fingertips of Africa.
“We are grateful to our generous sponsors and donors: Albany, Clover, Caxton and Karan Beef, who have donated all the food products and equipment in order to make this challenge possible.
“This project could not have come at a more fitting time. September 23 is the day before Heritage Day and gives students the opportunity to celebrate their South African Heritage. It is also just before the Jewish New Year which we celebrate on September 26 and 27. The Jewish New Year is a time of reflection, where Jews focus on repentance, prayer and charity.”
She said they were just waiting for the Guinness World Record to be confirmed.
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