The 4th Annual Staff vs. Student Volleyball Tournament and Cancer Memorial, hosted by Clarkston High School, will be March 28, 6:30-9:30 p.m., in the CHS gymnasium.
The event, sponsored by Blue & Gold and the CHS LEAD Program, is in its fourth year. Initially created for school spirit, this tournament has evolved into a fund-raising/memorial project held by CHS staff and students.
Each year, proceeds from the tournament and surrounding fund-raising efforts go to the Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer Research.
Eight staff and eight student teams compete and raise funds. In 2006, approximately $4,000 was raised district-wide.
Admission is $3 per person and will be donated to the Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer Research. Entry fee per person to play in the event is $10, which includes a shirt and a guarantee to play at least three games. The staff teams will include staff from all levels of the district, and the student teams will consist of CJHS and CHS students.
For the second year in a row, the high school will be displaying a Cancer Memorial Wall in the gymnasium during the tournament.
The memorial wall is a collection of individualized memorial posters showcasing loved ones of district staff and students who have dealt with cancer.
Pictures and a special message can be turned into the CHS LEAD program. From there, a poster will be designed, printed, and added to the Memorial specially for the loved one. All pictures will be scanned and returned if desired.
Cost is free. To reserve a space, contact Aaron Dobson at 248-623-3600 at extension 3040 or Nick Hagewood at 248-623-3600 at extension 3101.