The Skidmore-Tynan Lions Club recently donated $100 to "Grad Spree." Grad Spree is a chemical free graduation party aimed at keeping seniors safe on graduation night. Graduation and prom night are statistically the most dangerous nights for students. Grad Spree organizers believe (and past participants agree) that seniors can have fun without alcohol and/or drugs. Students have time to go home after graduation, change clothes and return to school where they board the bus for a trip to Corpus Christi's Fun Trackers and the YWCA for swimming and basketball. Parents are enlisted to serve as chaperones. Upon their return home, seniors receive gifts that have been donated as door prizes.
"I started helping with the first ones in Beeville when I worked there and wanted to start that tradition here," said Grad Spree sponsor Barbara Seger. "With the help of administration, staff and parents we had our first "Grad Spree in 93." The event was hailed as a success and has continued since.
Grad Spree funding comes solely from donations from the community. Donations are very much welcome as the senior class has grown from 30 to 60 since the program began. The Skidmore-Tynan Lion's Club has been a faithful donor for many years. Their continued support is much appreciated by Grad Spree organizers.
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