Wilmette Junior High Students Host Variety Show to Benefit Haiti

Wilmette Junior High Students Put Their Talents to Work for Haiti

April 27th, 2010 by Anne West
Categories: Community Events, Living here, Schools, Wilmette

The kids in District 39 schools had already raised thousands of dollars for earthquake relief in Haiti through their “Helping Hands for Haiti” fund-raising drive. But when that drive was over a handful of students at Wilmette Junior High wanted to do more to help.

Since they and their friends are a talented bunch, they came up with the idea of a variety show and pitched it to Principal Dave Palzet. With his support they went about organizing the show, which they are calling “We Are the Hope”. It will feature music and comedy acts by students and some teachers.

The show will take place on Friday, April 30 at 7:00 pm in the WJHS auditorium at 620 Locust Rd. in Wilmette . Tickets are $8.oo for adults and $5.00 for kids. There will also be a raffle for an iPod Touch ($5/ticket). Proceeds will go to the Red Cross for earthquake relief in Haiti and Chile. Please bring cash or a check made out to cash for your tickets.

I’m pretty impressed by these kids, who have taken the initiative to produce a show to raise money to help the victims of recent earthquakes. Please come out and and show your support on Friday.

Tags: Wilmette Junior High School

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