What is Project Graduation?

 

Project Graduation is a nationwide effort started by parents in response to increasing alcohol and drug related accidents on graduation night.  Independent PG groups, entirely staffed by volunteers, work each year to provide a safe, fun alternative to drinking parties.

 

West St. Tammany Project Graduation [WSTPG]

 

In 1992, MHS was the first Louisiana school to hold Project Graduation.  Five years later, Mandeville High School Project Graduation [MHSPG] helped Fontainebleau High School start its own Project Graduation group [FHSPG] by forming WSTPG.  The two groups are still working together as WSTPG to accomplish most of the fundraising, planning, set up and clean up for both schools’ parties.  Each group hosts its own party, manned by parents of its own students, for its own seniors on their separate graduation nights.  Senior participation has averaged around 90%...which means most of our kids are not drinking and driving the night they graduate.

 

So Why You?

 

This is a huge party...with food, games and prizes.  To be successful, the help of every MHS parent is needed – not just the parents of seniors!  In fact, it is difficult for parents of seniors to hold major leadership positions and still enjoy their child’s graduation.  Usually, parents of underclassmen step up and assume these roles, while parents of seniors help in less time consuming ways.  This sharing of responsibility assures that every graduating class will have “the best party ever”.

That is why we need you now...not just when your child is a senior.  You will help put on a great party...make some new friends...and, most importantly, keep our kids safe on that very special night!

 

So, start big or start small...but let’s get this party started!

 

Feel free to email us at mhspg1@gmail.com