Tropical Paradise for Sober Grads

“Tropical Paradise” is the 2003 theme for the all night party for the graduating seniors of Yosemite High School.

The Sober Grad committee is busy planing this annual event for the seniors to provide them with a safe, sober, fun celebration with their senior classmates.

Sierra Lanes is the site of this year’s party, which runs from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. following graduation ceremonies Wednesday June 11. Doors will close at 12 midnight, but prizes will be given away starting at 10 p.m. Seniors must be present to win so they should plan to come and stay until 5 a.m. when the grand prizes will be given away.

This year, Marty and Lela Mafohrt of Madera and Oakhurst Auto Center have donated a 1990 Toyota Camry 4-door/auto/V-6 that will be given away at 5 a.m., along with cash prizes.

The evening and all activities are free to the seniors. Each senior may bring one guest at the cost of $20. Sign-ups must be made in the student store by Tuesday, June 10. All seniors and their pre-signed up guest must have picture ID to be admitted to the party.

Due to the immense community support, hourly drawings featuring a variety of prizes will be held, including cash, a mini-refrigerator/freezer, blender, microwave, Grad-Pack, Palm Pilot, CD/radio/cassette player, automotive services, hair care services, dinner coupons, amusement park tickets and more.

Also included for the evening are contests, games, food, bingo, dancing, pool tournaments, limbo, with a few surprises mixed in. Participants are encouraged to dress for the “Tropical Paradise” theme by wearing Hawaiian shirts and board shorts.

Cash donations, snack trays and foods, baked goods, chips and salsa, prize donations, decorations, breakfast foods are still in need, as is help with setting up.

For any questions or to make a donation, contact Linda Heinbach at Yosemite High 683-4667 or 683-2256.

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