Seventh Grade Girls Launch Stellar "Out of This World" Daddy Daughter Dance, Benefiting Local Families
Three seventh-grade students at Wheatland Center School organized and hosted the "Out of This World" Daddy Daughter Dance on March 7th. Students Addison McCann, Austyn Madaus, and Wren Hawkins planned the space-themed event in order to provide a fun event for the community and to raise funds for local charities.
There were approximately 400 people that attended the event and enjoyed an evening of dancing, photos, games, and concessions, all orchestrated by the students as a school service project. The project was supervised by Mr. Hartley and Mrs. Linneman from the Wheatland staff, however, it was the students who managed all facets of the event, from planning and budgeting, to decorating and DJing the music.
Proceeds from admission to the event benefited the local Sharing Center which directly supports homeless families as they secure housing. The donated proceeds also provided essential items for families in need. The students wanted to go in person to purchase some of the donated items to deliver them to the Sharing Center.
The students gained invaluable experience in event planning, financial management, and community engagement and learned firsthand the impact their efforts can have on others in the community. The "Out of This World" dance proved to be a memorable night for all who attended and was a great example of what a group of dedicated young students can do for their community.
Left to Right: Wren Hawkins (7th), Addison McCann (7th), Austyn Madaus (7th), Executive Director of The Sharing Center: Sharon Pomaville
Left to Right: Addison McCann (7th), Austyn Madaus (7th), Wren Hawkins (7th)
“Out of This World” featured dancing, limbo, a photobooth, concessions, games, and plenty of other ways for families to connect and enjoy the event.