TAHS Homecoming Court Raises $14K for Central PA Humane Society
Each year the members of the TAHS Homecoming Court pick a local charity to support during Homecoming Week. The 2022 nominees set a new TAHS fundraising record for their cause, raising nearly $14,000 for the Central PA Humane Society.
Humane Society Director Becky Felton, and a few of her furry friends, recently visited Tyrone High School to thank the girls personally for the generosity of the Tyrone High School community.
“When [Mrs. Marasco] told me how much you raised, I about fell off my chair,” said Felton.
The Homecoming Court nominees used a Go Fund Me account to solicit donations from family, friends, and community members. Many of the girls also utilized social media to spread the word, and they most certainly outdid themselves.
“It was awesome because I don’t think any of us thought we were going to raise as much money as we did especially for this good of a cause,” said Homecoming Princess, Avalyn Moore.
After the check was presented to Felton, the girls had an opportunity to interact with the true guests of honor, the dogs from the shelter.
One of the puppies there was able to receive proper medical care as a direct result of the student’s donation. Ophelia came to the shelter with a broken leg and possibly needed an amputation. The money the court raised went towards Ophelia’s treatment. The vets and staff at the Humane Society were able to save her leg and she is now healthy and showing no lasting effects of the injury.
Felton said that they spend about $400,000 a year on medical treatment for the animals, so the money from Tyrone will be a great help this year.
Felton also said that the Humane Society is always looking for volunteers, and encouraged anyone with time available to get involved.
According to Homecoming Queen MacKenzie Hyde, who represented the Eagle Eye, the entire Homecoming Court experience was special this year, and not just because of the large donation.
“This is a big memory because it was very bonding to see everyone come together at meetings and even just walking down the hall seeing each other excited about the game,” said Hyde.
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