Celebrate Our Schools Gala Raises $96K
The director of advancement gave board members an update Monday night.
Correction and Update: The Celebrate Our Schools Gala raised $96,000, but only $80,000 for the technology initiatives after expenses were paid for. The second annual Celebrate Our Schools Gala held on Oct. 20 at St. Clair Country Club raised $96,000 for the Upper St. Clair School District, Director of Advancement Liz Hall reported Monday night to the school board members. After expenses were paid for, $80,000 was left that the district will use toward the purchase of a new PA system in the high school football stadium and new technology equipment, such as iPads. About $45,000 was raised through sponsorships and $23,000 was raised during the live and silent auctions. About 275 people attended the event. Last year, the inaugural gala raised…
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Bryan
9:29 am on Friday, November 16, 2012
Even more interesting, I know certain residents who were willing to help fund an entire press-box replacement (as it is badly needed and embarrassing for our school compared to surrounding schools). Yet the district didn't wan't anything to do with it. more ›