Number of Participants: 200
Hours Donated: 1
Value of Time Served: $1,690
Event Type: Justice & Legal
Sport: Schools
Date: October 16, 2017
Location:
Syosset High School
South Woods Road, Syosset
NY
About:
Syosset High School kicked off Spirit Week 2017 with its annual walkathon on the campus grounds on October 10. The entire student body, teachers and school staff walked in unison to raise money and awareness for the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County in Glen Cove.
Every year the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County welcomes more than 38,000 visitors to its exhibits as well as participants of its educational programs.
Syosset High School’s annual walkathon traditionally serves as the opening event for its Spirit Week activities. Students and staff pledge to walk the grounds of the school during first period, raising money and awareness for a specific charity or an important cause.
Additionally, Syosset students and staff have been raising funds for hurricane relief efforts this fall. The school’s Interact Club, Awareness Club and GSA all conducted recent fundraisers. Different club booths featured at the annual Student Government Carnival have also pledged to donate a portion of their proceeds to hurricane relief efforts.
In addition to the walkathon and carnival, other highlights of Syosset High School Spirit Week include a health fair, pep rally and the annual Homecoming game.
Photo Caption A: Syosset Central School District administrators and Syosset High School leaders and staff joined with students and representatives from the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County in Glen Cove to raise funds for the center during the Syosset High School’s annual walkathon.
Photo Caption B: Syosset High School students raised money for the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County during the school’s annual walkathon.
Photos courtesy of the Syosset School District
