Schools supporting schools

Posted on: Staff Writer

Shannon LeClair
Times Reporter
 
Brooklyn Davidson, a Strathmore High School, SHS, student has been working hard to organize a talent show fundraiser. She had been looking through service project ideas when she came across ‘Schools Supporting Schools,’ which intrigued her. 
“We’ll be raising money to buy school supplies for children who can’t afford them,” said Davidson.
She likes the idea that they get to see what they have done and know the kits are going somewhere rather than collecting money and just donating it. 
Tickets can be purchased for a minimum donation of $10. 
“It’s a minimum donation of $10 because for every person who comes they buy a school kit. It costs $10 to put all the school supplies necessary for one year,” said Davidson. 
The show was originally going to be in February, but they didn’t have all of the information needed from the school supply company, so it was postponed. It will now be taking place March 9 at 7 p.m. in the SHS theatre.
“I started planning this in November. We’ve pretty much got everything figured out now,” said Davidson.
“We’re just trying to make sure all the acts know exactly what they are doing, putting together the programs.” 
Davidson is a member of the Student Leadership Council at SHS, and though she is organizing it, the council also deserves credit.
“It’s a really big group effort, we’ve got lots of people working on it,” said Davidson. 
“My goal is to be able to put together 200 school kits from the show.”
There will also be a silent auction to help raise additional funds. Tickets are already on sale and people interested can pre-buy the tickets at SHS. There are a variety of acts taking place, from belly dancing to a five piece band. The theatre seats 175 but Davidson said they can set up more chairs of they need to. People interested in the project, but unable to make it to the show, can donate or spread the word. Businesses interested in donating items for the silent auction, or people wanting to purchase tickets can contact Brooklyn at 403-934-6081 or the high school at 403-934-3135.