SOUTH GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The South Glens Falls High School held its 47th annual South High Marathon Dance (SHMD) from Friday to Saturday to raise money for local families and charities. At the closing ceremony on Saturday, it was announced that the marathon raised $746,887.25 this time around.
The money raised from the dance will go toward 34 recipients, including people and organizations from South Glens Falls and neighboring areas. Over the 47 years since this event started, the students and community have raised more than $10 million in support of those who need the funds.
The dance was also able to welcome the community into the building for the event to take part in the fun. This is the first time that has happened since 2019.
“Each year, the South High Marathon Dance brings together our community and
showcases the hard work and dedication of students, staff, and the South High
Marathon Dance volunteers. This year brought the addition of having the public join us
once again, making for an incredible experience,” Superintendent of Schools Kristine Orr
said. “To say I am overjoyed at how this year went is an understatement. I am so
pleased at what our amazing Bulldog community achieved this year. Go Bulldogs!”
The top three fundraisers were Natalie Mallette, Logan Mahoney, and Natalee Tucker. The 2024 Dick Stewart Award was also given to Mahoney.
School spirit was also generated at this event as more than 80% of students come to join in the fundraising annually. The 2024 Spirit Award winners were:
- Freshman: Gabby Potter
- Sophomore: Parker Simonds
- Junior: Jillian Wright
- Seniors: Nate Saunders and Ava Reynolds
And finally, here is a list of the recipients of the funds raised at the 2024 SHMD:
The families of:
● Olivia Allen
● Molly Clothier
● Susan Dobert
● Allison Dwyer
● Emily Elder
● Ann/Richard Gordon
● Donna Harper
● Cynthia Linendoll
● Rian McCann
● Rochelle Monroe
● Christopher O’Brien
● Rebecca Otruba
● Rohan Michael Robichaud
● Alyssa Rowell
● Brad Simon
● Stephen Tucker
● Georgianna Vance
● The Walsh Family
● Adam Wells Jr.
● John Wilcox
● Marshall Zeh
Community organizations:
● Alzheimer’s Association of NENY
● Cancer Center Community Crusaders
● CAPTAIN Community Human Services
● Hometown Thanksgiving
● Jake’s Help from Heaven
● Kelly’s Angels, Inc.
● Moreau Community Center
● O’Brien’s Angels/Food for Thought
● Operation At Ease
● Rebuilding Together Saratoga County
● Saratoga Center for the Family
● St. Peter’s ALS Regional Center
● The Ben Osborn Memorial Fund, Inc.
Abbi Stanley
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