Sponsor a Brick to Build New Student Area at Huntington High School
Part fundraiser, part beautification project, a new initiative at Huntington High School has brought together the Parent Teacher Association, Student Government and Shared Decision Making Committee. The groups are selling engraved bricks, which will be laid within the walkway leading to school’s main entrance.
Proceeds will be used to pay for the development of an area for student study, relaxation and recreation during their free periods. With an ambitious goal of $40,000, the fundraising effort is just getting off the ground. A sample brick was on display at the Distinguished Seniors Dinner last week and is being shown around the school community.
Different size bricks are available. For example, for $100 a 4” x 8” brick can be purchased, offering space for three lines of 14 characters each for engraving. An 8” x 8” brick is available for $125. It offers space for six lines of 14 characters each. Also available is an 8” x 8” bluestone for $250. It, too, provides space for six lines of 14 characters each. A one-foot by one-foot piece of bluestone is being sold for $400. It will provide space for six lines of 14 characters per line. Each space between words counts as one character.
The new student area would be located behind the school. “The bricks will be beautiful and the area for students will be very attractive,” said PTA President Elaine May. “I think the idea is great. We can’t wait to get started.”
Organizers of the initiative are reaching out to current students and their families, alumni and the local business community. “Your children will enjoy seeing their own names or family names engraved in a brick that is part of ‘their’ school,” states a letter to parents. “Likewise, you will enjoy knowing that all of the funds raised for this program will be dedicated to our school.”
The committee overseeing the project has reserved the right to edit, revise or reject inappropriate or offensive submissions. Checks should be made payable to: HHS Student Government. Orders can be dropped off at the high school main office or mailed to Huntington High School, Oakwood & McKay Roads, Huntington, NY 11743. Orders must be received by June 25.
Contact Ms. May at 423-9433 or Principal Carmela Leonardi at 673-2001 for more information about the project.
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