Locked In: First Reunion plans include games, dancing

Gambling, now alumni Allison Strayer and Jacob Rositano take part in one of the many casino themed games at Project Graduation 2013.

PHOTO Pam Bunka

Gambling, now alumni Allison Strayer and Jacob Rositano take part in one of the many casino themed games at Project Graduation 2013.

With more than $25,000 being spent on Project Graduation (PG-14), the night promises to be action packed. Often called the class’ first reunion, a committee was put together to help make sure that every graduate has a chance to attend the reunion.

 
“Project Graduation 2014, is an all-night, drug-free, alcohol free, fun-filled parent and community sponsored party provided for the Fenton High senior class the night of graduation,” co-chair of PG-14, Lisa Chapin said. “It’s a right of passage, a night to be proud, a time to celebrate achievements and an opportunity to look forward to the future.”

 
The committee is planning on 275 students attending, which accounts for 92% of the senior class. Keeping this in mind, they created an eventful night.
Many events will be happening during the night to keep the seniors entertained.

 
“Some of the planned activities include casinos games, dancing, a DJ, inflatable obstacle course, rock climbing wall, mechanical bull, body art, airbrush tattoos and carnival games,” Chapin said. “Live entertainment will be provided by a hypnotist, a magician and a comedian; there will also be food and prizes throughout the night.”

 
New this year, a program called Sponsor-a-Grad was created in order to help students pay for the evening. Sponsor-a-Grad was created to allow students to attend the party. Sponsor-a-Grad gives people a chance to help out a specific grad by donating money for the cost of their ticket, food, and entertainment.

 
“We want every single graduating senior to have a chance to go to Project Graduation,” co-chairperson of Sponsor-a-Grad Anette Cowger said. “This gives every graduate a way to get the money for their ticket and gives family members/employers/etc… a way to congratulate their specific graduate by covering the costs.”

 
Project Graduation will be held June 1-2 at AGS Middle School. Check-in begins at 9 p.m., but the doors will be locked at 10p.m. The event will get over at 4am.