Prizes galore for Sober Grad party

— Sierra Star/Lacey Rees
Linda Heinbach of the Yosemite High School Sober Grad committee helps California Highway Patrol officer, Bill Beltz, unload prizes that will be given away at the all-night Sober Grad party for graduating seniors. The party will begin after graduation on Friday [June 8] at Sierra Lanes in Oakhurst.

A huge collection of prizes awaits graduating Yosemite High School seniors at this year’s all night party at Sierra Lanes in Oakhurst.

“Tropical Paradise” is this year’s theme for the party that begins at 9 p.m. after graduation exercises on Friday [June 8], and ends at 5 a.m. Saturday morning.

Doors will close at midnight, but prizes will be given away starting at 11 p.m.

There will also be lots of food, games, contests, casino, bingo, disc jockey with dancing, pool tournaments, sumo wrestling, giant boxing-glove ring, limbo, hula, “plus a few surprises,” says Linda Heinbach, head of the Sober Grad committee.

Seniors must be present to win prizes. The grand prizes will be given away at 5 a.m, so seniors should plan to stay all night. If they leave the party before 5 a.m, they may not come back.

Two vehicles will be awarded to two lucky seniors. Curt’s Auto has donated a 1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet convertible and Oakhurst Auto Center has donated a 1989 Toyota Camry five-speed.

Marty Mayfohrt [center], owner of Oakhurst Auto Center, stands next to cars he has donated to Sober Grad parties in Madera County including a Toyota Camry to Yosemite High School’s party. With Mr. Mayfohrt are Johnathan Meyer and Philip Shinen.

Both vehicles have been safety checked and are in great condition.

Other prizes are cash, mini-refrigerator-freezer, blender, microwave, Grad-Pack, TV-VCR, CD-radio-cassette player, skateboard, scooters, automotive services, hair-care services, spa treatments, dinner coupons, amusement-park tickets and much, much more.

The evening and all activities are free to the seniors. If a senior wants to bring one guest, the guest must pay $10 and sign up in the Student Store by Thursday [June 7].

All seniors and their pre-signed-up guest must have a picture identification to be admitted to the party.

“Our community has been most generous in its support of this worthwhile event,” says Mrs. Heinbach. “Because of this, there will be hourly drawings for a variety of great prizes.”

The Sober Grad committee puts the party on for the seniors to provide them with a safe, sober, fun celebration. Any questions or donations: Linda Heinbach, 683-4667, extension 221, or 683-2256.