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South High Marathon Dance
Established 1977  WWW.SHMD.ORG
South Glens Falls Senior High School
42 Merritt Road  South Glens Falls, NY 12803  518-792-9987
38th Annual South High Marathon Dance, 44 Beneficiaries
The South High Marathon Dance is a student run function that aims to raise money for individuals, families, and organizations
in need of financial assistance. With over 80% of the school’s population attending this two day event, the goal of the students
is to try to break last year’s record of raising over $583,000! The event has progressed from a small dance in the high school
gym to an event that brings the entire community together. In its 37 year history, the Marathon Dance has raised over 4.22
MILLION DOLLARS for more than 321 beneficiaries not just within South Glens Falls, but many surrounding communities
as well. After reviewing nearly 140 applications, the student committee has selected the following as beneficiaries of the 2015
Marathon Dance:
Ashley Talbot
Brian Bradley
Christopher Johnston
Craig Dickenson
Danielle Darrow
David Joseph Thompson
Duane Hafley
Eddie Ryan
Emma North
Family of Benjamin Simpson
Family of Melvin Jacobie
Family of Michael Thiel
Helen Cordiale
Jennifer Annis
Kaitlyn Daniels
Karen Rose
Keyon Jace Marshall
Leo Ross
Maddison Lepine
Marina Maldonado
Mary Johnson
Missy Howe
Nora Johnston
Rhonda Barnes
Sandra Wilkins
Stephen Farrell
Suzanne Poudrier
Timothy Breen
Toni Lyng
ALS Regional Center
Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern NY
Angel Names Association
C.R. Wood Cancer Center at GFH
Caritas
Cindy’s Comfort Camp
Creative Kidz Café of Upstate NY
Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Partnership
Habitat for Humanity (Warn/Wash/Sara Counties)
Lyme Action Network
Rebuilding Together Saratoga County
Southern Adirondack Independent Living Center
The Open Doors Mission
To Life! Saratoga in honor of Keri Lyn Walsh
Town of Moreau Recreation
The 2015 Marathon Dance will be held March 6 and 7 at the South Glens Falls Senior High School. Opening ceremonies will
begin at 7:00 p.m. Friday evening. Community members can donate to the dance in a variety of ways. Each of the 800+
students participating is required to collect a minimum of $150. In addition to monies collected by the students, members of
the community and business owners can donate items to be auctioned during the dance itself.
Community Fundraising Events
There are a significant number of events held prior to the dance in which money is collected, and then donated to the Marathon
Dance. Nine (9) fundraising events have already taken place within our community, and at least thirty-eight (38) additional
events are scheduled to take place between January 16 and the weekend of the dance. For additional information regarding
these events, and to learn of new events as they are established, visit the SHMD website at www.shmd.org, Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/shmdlive, or Twitter @shmdnow. All fundraising activities are subject to approval by the South High
Marathon Dance Committee. If you find that an event is not posted here please contact us to verify its legitimacy.
Kingpin’s Alley – Galactic Bowling – Saturday, January 17
Mr. Bill’s - Lake George – Saturday, January 17
Hadley Luzerne Mini Marathon Dance – Saturday, January 17
Mr. Bill’s - Lake George – Sunday, January 18
Pizza Hut – Exit 18 Queensbury – Monday, January 19
Pizza Hut - Glens Falls and Fort Edward - Tuesday, January 20
Oliver W. Winch Middle School Basket Raffle – January 20 – February 27
Abbott’s Corner Grill – Saturday, January 24
Sweet Frog – South Glens Falls and Queensbury – Sunday, January 25
Talk of the Town – Monday, January 26
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Pizza Hut – Exit 18 Queensbury – Monday, January 26
Pizza Hut - Glens Falls and Fort Edward - Tuesday, January 27
Dango’s – Saturday, January 31
Adirondack Flames – Saturday, January 31
Moreau Elementary School Read-A-Thon – Month of February
Sweet Frog – South Glens Falls and Queensbury – Sunday, February 1
Pizza Hut – Exit 18 Queensbury – Monday, February 2
Pizza Hut - Glens Falls and Fort Edward – Tuesday, February 3
Rivermen Hockey – Wednesday, February 4
Harrison Avenue Elementary School Mini-Marathon – Saturday, February 7
Abbott’s Corner Grill – Saturday, February 7
Sweet Frog – South Glens Falls and Queensbury – Sunday, February 8
Pizza Hut – Exit 18 Queensbury – Monday, February 9
Pizza Hut - Glens Falls and Fort Edward – Tuesday, February 10
Fitzgerald’s – Thursday, February 12
Tanglewood Elementary School Walk-A-Thon – Friday, February 13
Pizza Hut – Exit 18 Queensbury – Monday, February 16
Pizza Hut - Glens Falls and Fort Edward – Tuesday, February 17
Mr. Bill’s - Lake George – Saturday, February 21
Mr. Bill’s - Lake George – Sunday, February 22
Sweet Frog – South Glens Falls and Queensbury – Sunday, February 22
Pizza Hut – Exit 18 Queensbury – Monday, February 23
Pizza Hut - Glens Falls and Fort Edward – Tuesday, February 24
Maude’s Kitchen – Thursday, February 26
Pizza Jerk’s – Friday, February 27
Kingpin’s Alley – Galactic Bowling – Saturday, February 28
Abbott’s Corner Grill – Saturday, February 28
Breakfast at St. Michael’s – Sunday, March 1
Events and Fundraising at the Dance
Much of the money raised is collected at the dance itself. Kip Dare of Kipper’s Clippers is organizing the annual cut-a-thon
throughout the weekend. Marathon Dance apparel and photos taken at the dance are sold throughout the event, as well as
massages, hair wraps, face painting, and many others. The annual 50/50 raffle provides an opportunity to be one of the many to
win a $500 prize. The concession stand provides baked goods, beverages, and a variety of hot lunch and dinner items donated
by local businesses and individuals. The live and silent auctions also take place during the dance with a selection of items
donated by local businesses and individuals. The silent auction begins Friday evening and ends early Saturday evening,
followed by the live auction which begins at 6:00 p.m.
Visiting the Marathon Dance March 6 and 7
This event is open to the public, from 7:00 p.m. through 10:30 p.m. on Friday, March 6, and any time after 6:30 a.m. on
Saturday, March 7. Since the dance has grown immensely, only registered dancers, and others as indicated in the dance
schedule, are permitted on the dance floor. Additionally, seating is limited in the main gym where the dance takes place;
spectators may be directed to alternate viewing areas. To ensure event safety, backpacks and similar items are not permitted in
the building. Information regarding parking and shuttle busses will be posted as the dance approaches.
We hope that you will be able to partake in this wonderful event. It is a truly moving experience to witness a community that
comes together to help those in need. Please be sure to visit the Marathon Dance’s website at www.shmd.org, follow us on
Facebook www.facebook.com/shmdlive, or Twitter @shmdnow for additional information and to view the Marathon Dance
live the weekend of the event! We hope to see you the weekend of March 6!
Student Chair Committee
Ryan Hay, Olivia Higgins, Hannah Hutter
Connor Kuebler, Mackenzie Myott, Devon Sweenor
Advisors/ Coordinators
Dan Albert, Tom Myott, Jody Sheldon
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