Superintendent's Blog: April 2, 2008, Tricky Tray Time

Last Friday, I had an opportunity to see Minisink Valley at its best.  Parents, many of whom are faculty and staff members, got together and hosted a very impressive fundraiser for the all-night, alcohol and drug-free party that the parents put on the night of graduation for our graduating seniors and their friends.  They raised over $10,000 with their Tricky Tray held in the high school gymnasium.  It was literally the best organized event held here in years.  Two families, the Averys and the Hamiltons, organized an army of volunteers that included students, parents, faculty and staff to solicit gifts, collate, present and wrap donations, set up tables, sell food and 50/50 tickets, and keep everything moving. So many people walked away happy, carrying their gifts, and talking about how smoothly everything went.  The best part about it?  Even though it was a lot of hard work, everyone had fun.  As I said, Minisink Valley at its best.  A big thank you to the Avery family, the Hamilton family, and everyone who helped them!