Sponsors, Donations Sought for First Del Norte High School ‘Grad Nite’

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It’s the first graduating class at Del Norte High School, and if Tami Koch has anything to do with it – Nighthawk seniors will be celebrating in fine fashion.

“We want to give our seniors the same entertaining event to celebrate at like all other schools in the Poway Unified School District,” said Koch, Co-Chair of the Del Norte PTSA Grad Night 2012 Committee. “We want them to enjoy a night of entertainment safely.”

Following recent trends to create an event that keeps teens safe and away from alcohol, the team came up with a concept that features many forms of entertainment – including a DJ, dance floor, magician, casino game area, arcade, zip line, boxing arena, coffee bar, taco bar, and much more.

The committee – made up of parents of graduating seniors – has been busy planning all the details. “I just want to say how much I appreciate the [committee] – they are a wonderful group of very hard working volunteers,” Koch said. “I cannot thank them enough for how much they have done to pull the 2012 Grad Nite together.”

Other members include Kim Donovan (Co-Chair), Gigi Hotaling (logo design, tickets sales, publicity), Helen LeBlanc (treasurer), Nancy Casadona (Facebook page), Diane Urban (volunteers), and Laura Miller (secretary).

According to Koch, the event is being funded “through tax deductible donations from our community, our extended families, many fundraising events, and corporate sponsorship.” The group’s next fundraiser is 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 14 at Rubio’s in Carmel Mountain.

The DNHS Grad Nite will be 10:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. on June 7 at Party Pals in San Diego, featuring the theme, “First in Flight.” Just by attending, students will receive “a Grad Nite T-Shirt, many chances to win prizes and, of course, lasting memories,” said Koch. The Committee has a few sponsors already committed whose names will appear on the back of the shirts, and hopes to attract more.

Transportation to and from the event will be provided by buses from the Del Norte campus. Attire is casual, and no purses, flip flops or other items are permitted into the event. Tickets are $125 ($105 until Nov. 18; $115 from Nov. 19 to Feb. 29, 2012) and can be purchased at the Del Norte High School office, the group’s Facebook page, or at

www.powayusd.com/pusddnhs.