Life-saving alternative: Party safely at Project Graduation
Project Graduation organizers are putting the finishing touches on an annual event designed to avert graduating seniors from potential sources of trouble on what will be one of the biggest nights of their lives.
Touted as a life-saving alternative to graduation-night parties, organizers say they plan to attract hundreds of seniors and their guests by offering several items purchased with more than $35,000 in donated funds, free food donated by local eateries, refreshments provided by Dr Pepper, music from The Sound Machine and other events.
Project Graduation co-chairs Carla Savage and Beverly Crouch have been working with at least 100 parents since last fall, and Savage says the community support is critical.
“We could not do this without the parents and the community support we receive every year,” she said. “The parents have worked together to make sure these kids have as much fun as possible. There will be plenty of food, games and prizes. This is one more night to spend with their classmates and it’s drug and alcohol free.”
Items such as DVD players, TV sets, cameras, microwave ovens, dorm refrigerators, tents, luggage, dishes, bedding and linens, fishing poles, car kits, computers and a lap top computer, printers, tools and lamps are among the many items available. It is free to any graduating senior and seniors are allowed to bring one guest.
Project Graduation
Where: Civic Center
When: Friday
Doors close: 11:30 p.m.
For: Seniors & their dates