2009 Sober Grad Grand Prize Winner!
In the above photo Brittany Koontz (left) and Laura Lee of Laura Lees' Auto Sales
The 2009 Sober Grad Grand Prize winner of a red 2003 Ford Fusion donated by Laura Lee Auto Sales is MCHS grad Brittany Koontz. The All-Night Sober Grad Night Event for graduating seniors was held immediately after graduation on Friday, June 12, 2009 at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds.
The Sober Grad Night campaign started in the early 1980’s in the state of California. Students, parents, teachers, and the California Highway Patrol (CHP), teamed up to produce events that highlight fun in a safe environment for a graduation celebration without the deadly mixture of drinking, drugs and driving. The Mariposa Lions Club and the Mariposa County High School Grizzly Boosters were the sponsors. Each graduate was able to bring a guest. There were 264 total graduates and their guests in attendance with a 94% attendance by the Class of 2009.
Some of the other give-a-ways included computers, mini refrigerators, cameras, televisions, Ipods, and cash. There was a gift available for every graduate which was made possible by the generous donations of the Mariposa community members and surrounding neighbors.
Photo and article credit: Margarita King
MCHS Grizzly Booster Volunteer