Project Graduation Committee Meets, Begins Planning 2013 Event
Wellington, FL (June 26, 2012) – While members of the Wellington High School graduating class of 2013 enjoy their summer vacations, a committee of parents has come together to begin planning the end-of-year party known as Project Graduation.
The all-night party, held the night of graduation, is a supervised drug-free and alcohol-free event for graduating seniors. This fun-filled event enables the graduates to celebrate their accomplishment in a safe, secure environment – while providing peace of mind to their parents.
“The torch has been passed,” said Project Graduation 2012 co-chair Susanne Bennett, “and it looks like the event is in good hands. We wish the new committee the best of luck.”
Serving on the 2013 WHS Project Graduation Committee are: Co-chairs Karen Herrick and Pam Yackulics; Jamie Baker, Troy Bermudez, Sandy Hearns, Chrissy Henley, Donna Sprunger, and Amy Thibault.
FIRST FUNDRAISER WILL BE A MACY’S ‘SHOP FOR A CAUSE’ DAY AUGUST 25
The cost to produce the Project Graduation party is around $20,000, so to help offset that cost the committee will hold a number of fundraisers in the coming months, beginning with a “Shop for a Cause” day at Macy’s on Saturday, August 25, 2012.
“This is the seventh year Macy’s has done this, and we’re very thankful to be included,” said Herrick, who explained how the fundraiser works: “We are selling shopping passes for $5 each, which are good for 25% off on regular, sale and clearance merchandise, including designer brands, throughout the store; as well as 10% off furniture, mattresses and area rugs. Anyone who purchases one of the shopping passes, whether you use it or not, will be eligible to win a $500 gift card.” Herrick noted that “exclusions and restrictions apply, so please refer to the shopping pass for details.”
Additional fundraisers will be held in the coming months, including a fall golf tournament and a food & drink event at Whole Foods Market. Details on those and other events will be released as soon as information becomes available.
For more information, or to make a donation, visit the Project Graduation 2013 Facebook page, or contact the committee at karen.herrick@palmbeachschools.org or 561.790.2726.
