Community Comes Together for Amazing Sober Grad Night
Community Comes Together for Amazing Sober Grad Night
Editor
The San Benito High School class of 2006 received an unforgettable gift on Friday night, June 9 from this community, Sober Grad Night. This event which started at 8pm and lasted until 4am was held at the O’Donnell Gym on the San Benito High campus. All activities and food were free to graduates.
Community sponsorship was evident everywhere. Our young adults participated in summo wrestling, dancing, Velcro wall sticking, and selecting henna tattoos. Available food and drink included barbecue sandwiches, chocolate chip pancakes, and coffee beverages. Donated gifts were distributed all night and into the early morning. Representatives from the local law enforcement and state and local agencies, parents, teachers, and community members all contributed to this safe and sober party.
This event could not have taken place without the organization and dedication of parents who were committed to providing a party of remember for the 2006 graduates. Marci Huston and other committee members tirelessly raised funds, gained donations, advertised the party to all students to encourage them to attend and attend they did!
Over 350 seniors partied at Sober Grad Night. Parents were assured that their graduates were safe and sober. Our community embraced our young people with a lasting memory as they launch into the adult world.
Thank you Marci Huston! Thank you community for truly caring about our youth! Thank you graduates for coming and making this party one great evening into the morning!!
Jean Burns Slater
Superintendent
San Benito High School District
