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CSF Connect-a-Thon Raises Over $150,000 for Coronado Schools

This past Thursday, the Coronado community joined together in support of the Coronado school system and raised a whopping $151,549!

The Connect-a-Thon, which took place this past Thursday, was the first ever student-produced telethon. Coronado High School’s Digital Media class and Coronado Middle School’s KCMS broadcast team joined forces to make this event possible. KCMS member Jack Balfour said, “My favorite part about working on the Connect-a-Thon was using all of the high-tech equipment at the high school. I felt like the KCMS team and the Digital Media class were working together as a team, which was great.”

Needless to say, this year’s telethon was enjoyed by all. Coronado High School sophomore Erica Flores said, “My favorite part of the Connect-a-Thon was seeing my friends at the event and seeing some performing on stage. I thought the whole thing was really well put together.”

Silver Strand fifth graders performed a traditional colonial dance on stage.

Coronado Middle School Choir and Performing Arts classes, taught by Ms. Binns and Ms. Kullman, performed a rendition of "ABC."

Coronado Art students provided face painting for Connect-a-Thon guests. The event also featured cake walks, karaoke, a dunk tank, a barbecue dinner, and carnival games.

Participants and producers of the Connect-a-Thon smile proudly in front of the final tally (photo courtesy of CSF).

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Marie Balfour

Online Editorial Intern

eCoronado.com

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Comment by Ashley Jenkins on March 18, 2012 at 1:02pm: WOW! Very impressive!

Comment by Surf's Up Studios, Coronado on March 18, 2012 at 1:41pm: Excellent!

Staff Comment by Kellee Hearther on March 18, 2012 at 2:38pm: My girls and I enjoyed our first Connect-a-thon and are so very grateful to all those who donated money to CSF...it goes directly to benefit our children's schools! Thank you to everyone who made it happen, too. And, OBTW, the Sixth grade flash mob ROCKED the house...:)

Comment by eCoronado on March 18, 2012 at 6:44pm: Marie - fantastic coverage of this event. So glad to have you updating the numbers so quickly after the event.

Staff Comment by Sophia Zaller on March 18, 2012 at 6:57pm: great article Marie! I worked on the Connect-A-Thon and it was a great experience!

Comment by Jennifer Barker on March 18, 2012 at 9:54pm: That is awesome! I hope some of this money is used to keep our preschool open at Village.

Comment by Chris Toogood on March 19, 2012 at 9:58am: It was a fun event... and to witness all the generosity was wonderful.

Comment by Sue Shirey on March 19, 2012 at 1:38pm: It was a great night! Thanks to all the generous Coronadans!

Comment by Lei Udell on March 20, 2012 at 10:43am: Great coverage, Marie. You are doing a terrific job with your articles!

Comment by Patty Cowan on March 20, 2012 at 11:50am: Thanks, Marie! Great coverage and I'm happy to report donations are still flowing in.....over $154,000 now and still increasing. We appreciate our generous community and amazing teachers and students!