School celebrates with annual fundraiser

By Meghan Perrin and Darian Sweeney

This past Thursday, École Secondaire du Sacré-Coeur hosted its fourth annual spaghetti supper to raise funds for the year's activities. Aside from the dinner, the students sold raffle tickets for gas from Esso (a donation from Paul Lizotte Fuels). The grand prize of $1,000 was awarded to Michel Rancourt of Sudbury.

Grateful for the funds amassed is the Alzheimer's Society of Sudbury, who receives continuing support from Sacré-Coeur, the only school in the region that offers a high skills major in Health and Well-Being. The society will receive 20 per cent of all profits from the spaghetti supper.

The night's events were not limited to a great meal provided by Grey Power, but also included a daycare service, a silent auction, and live music - all organized by students and faculty. Talented students, and even two teachers showcased their musical abilities through various mediums. They performed covers of hit rock and pop tunes, medleys, and Francophone compositions.

A wide range of businesses generously donated more than 50 items to the silent auction, which, yet again, attracted many participants. The students would also like to thank Ward 12 councillor Joscelyne Landry-Altman for her contribution towards this fundraiser. This evening of fun with friends and family continues to solidify the school's growing reputation in regards to community involvement. Chantal Trépanier, teacher and student council advisor, expresses her thanks by saying: "It is incredible how we all worked together, students, staff members and volunteers, in order to make this night a success. 'Le Festin des Griffons' is our only fundraiser for the year which helps the students pay for transportation to and from extra-curricular activities and events throughout the school year.

"On behalf of the student council, I would like to thank all faculty members, students, parents and members of our community who continuously contribute towards Sacré-Coeur."