HK Project Graduation Fundraiser: Come and join us for a Winter Cheer Wine & Food tasting hosted by the Gelston House, Main Street, East Haddam for an adult only evening out on January 29, 2010 from 7-10pm (Snow date: Sunday, January 31, 2010 from 5-8pm). All proceeds will go towards HK Project Graduation. Cost: $20 per person. RSVP with check to: HK Project Graduation, c/o HK High School, 95 Little City Road, Higganum, CT 06441, please include name, phone or email address to confirm your reservation. Any questions or ticket information, contact Kathy Strom 860-463-7141 or ksstrom@aol.com

The recycling of used electronics continues to be successful and we appreciate all of the donations!! When shipping laptops, we are required to wrap them in "bubble wrap" so we are asking that anyone who has extra wrap in their home and would like to contribute, please have your student drop it off in the box at the Main Office. Any questions may be directed to Kathy Strom, 345-3398 or ksstrom@aol.com . On July 19, 2009, the Haddam Killingworth High School Project Graduation Committee held its 20th Project Graduation Celebration for the Haddam Killingworth High School Class of 2009. The theme of this year’s party was “Start Spreading the News” The decorating genius of the Decorations Committee transformed the HKHS Field House and its Lobby into the Big Apple. The graduates entered the party through Grand Central Station and found New York City, including Times Square, Broadway, Rockefeller Center, Little Italy and Chinatown, in what had previously been the HKHS Field House. The all night substance- and alcohol-free party was attended by 151 members of the Class of 2009, along with 26 guests.

The party started at 10:30 p.m. and lasted until the wee hours of the morning. The tired graduates left the field house around 5 a.m., each having received a gift and having experienced a night to remember. The graduates were entertained by a DJ all night long, along with a magician, fortune teller and air brush tattoo artists. Activities included human foosball, mini NASCAR racing, a bungee trampoline and Gladiator. The graduates also enjoyed ping-pong, volleyball and swimming. Contests included cash giveaways throughout the night, a pie eating contest, Twister contest and a Limbo contest The graduates also enjoyed unlimited food, including all the specialties they might find in New York City-- subs, pretzels, pizzas, tacos, nachos, Italian ice and of course, cake – and unlimited beverages. At the end of the evening, each graduate received a gift, intended to assist in the transition to college or career; two lucky members of the class of 2009 received lap top computers.

The Committees of HKHS Project Graduation are dedicated to providing the graduating seniors of HKHS with a safe, alcohol- and substance-free venue to celebrate their achievements with their classmates. We could not make the event happen without the many members of our communities who donate their time, efforts, money, products, food, beverages and support to Project Graduation. To all our supporters, to the members of our communities, and to the graduates: Thank you for making this event at success!

Kaycee Blancaflor
Chairwoman
Project Graduation