Joella, Ellen and Leah

contributed photo St. John's Prep middle school student Leah Bechtold (right) of St. Joseph bids at a "white elephant" auction to raise funds for Anna Marie's Alliance while Joella Raeker (left) of St. Cloud and Leah's sister, Ellen Bechtold (center) of St. Joseph watch the action. The students raised more than $1,800 for families in need this Christmas.