3, 2, 1... Grad Blast!
One last chance, one last hoorah!
By Austin Brush
Posted March 18, 2015
Grad Blast is an annual tradition that dates back to at least 1986 on the night of Graduation for seniors, graduates now, to get together and have a chance to win great prizes, while having entertainment and food. This year’s Grad Blast will be held on Friday, May 29, at 10 p.m., and it ends at 5 a.m. on Saturday. Last year, one Chairperson was Kay Hill. This year, the Chairpeople for the event will be Sheri Sanbeck and Gloria Curtiss.
This will be Mrs. Sanbeck’s first year of chairing Grad Blast, and when asked why it is special to her, she said “This is my first senior, so it’s my first time on the Grad Blast committee. It’s nice to know that the graduates can party in a safe environment on graduation night.” When asked why she accepted the position, she said, “I like to be involved in what my kids are doing. Gloria and I thought it would be a good idea for us to co-chair because we both work in the office and know all the kids and a lot of the parents.” Sadly, Mrs. Sanbeck graduated about five years before this tradition started.
Grad Blast costs $25 for each senior who attends, and it is funded by many generous local businesses. This year’s theme is being kept under wraps to keep it a surprise.
Posted March 18, 2015
Grad Blast is an annual tradition that dates back to at least 1986 on the night of Graduation for seniors, graduates now, to get together and have a chance to win great prizes, while having entertainment and food. This year’s Grad Blast will be held on Friday, May 29, at 10 p.m., and it ends at 5 a.m. on Saturday. Last year, one Chairperson was Kay Hill. This year, the Chairpeople for the event will be Sheri Sanbeck and Gloria Curtiss.
This will be Mrs. Sanbeck’s first year of chairing Grad Blast, and when asked why it is special to her, she said “This is my first senior, so it’s my first time on the Grad Blast committee. It’s nice to know that the graduates can party in a safe environment on graduation night.” When asked why she accepted the position, she said, “I like to be involved in what my kids are doing. Gloria and I thought it would be a good idea for us to co-chair because we both work in the office and know all the kids and a lot of the parents.” Sadly, Mrs. Sanbeck graduated about five years before this tradition started.
Grad Blast costs $25 for each senior who attends, and it is funded by many generous local businesses. This year’s theme is being kept under wraps to keep it a surprise.