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  • South High Marathon Dance raises over $700,000

    South High Marathon Dance raises over $700,000

    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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  • 47th annual South High Marathon Dance underway

    47th annual South High Marathon Dance underway

    SOUTH GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Students at South Glens Falls High School are taking part in the annual South High Marathon Dance. The dance kicked off around 7 p.m. Friday and will continue nonstop until Saturday night.

    This is the 47th year of the event, and it serves as a fundraiser for many local charities. A total of $10 million has been raised since it began.

    Students said it also helps generate school spirit. More than 80 percent of the high school students take part each year.

    “I think a lot of students return every year to the marathon dance because it is our one thing we have at the school that is special to us,” student Cody Touse said. “It’s only us in the state that is doing this dance, and it’s a lot of fun to do it, and we love to give back to our community.”

    The goal this year is to raise more than they did last year, which was more than $630,000.

    Courtney Ward

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