Spring fling attendance decreases

Curtis has its fifth annual Spring Fling event with food, games, and performances.

At the fifth annual Spring Fling, held on May 10, the PTA managed to continue the traditional  fundraiser despite the rain. Spring Fling was created five years ago as a fundraiser for Curtis. The money made at Spring Fling goes towards scholarships, teams’ supplies, and other things that will benefit the school. This year, Curtis made $2,001 with the help of students, staff, and parents.

Many students and teachers were involved with Spring Fling. The soccer team set up a clinic and  played soccer with younger kids. The step team raised funds for uniforms and started a petition for girls in Nigeria who have been kidnapped. Many clubs also attended Spring Fling. The astronomy club had a beanbag toss, and the fashion club had a table to sell baked goods.

There were 13 performances in the auditorium, including the step team, Jamaican dancers, and bands.  Four of the bands included teachers. Some bands played songs that people were familiar with, and some even performed a few of their own pieces.

There were 178 people who paid to attend Spring Fling this year, approximately 150 less than last year.

Mr. Hepworth, who runs Spring Fling, suggests that the number may have decreased because of the weather, or the scaffolding that surrounds the school.

Mr. Hepworth also said that this year he was quite disappointed with parent attendance. In previous years, many parents have volunteered to help with the fundraiser.

This year however, only 15 parents were involved. Despite the lack of parent attendance, Mr. Hepworth was pleased that the staff was well represented, and many of the students were involved.

Spring Fling takes quite a lot of time to plan. The planning begins at the end of a school year, and continues until Spring Fling the following year. A meeting will be held soon to discuss what should be changed at next year’s Spring Fling.