By Abbey Snow
Photos by Samuel Snow
The Mesquite Community Education Foundation hosted a fundraising event Nov 14 at Virgin Valley High School to benefit graduating
Maury Putnam,vice president of the MCEF Foundation Board, said the western–themed event was titled “Yee Haw.“ The FFA classes decorated the tables and areas around the room. It included a barbecue dinner prepared by the school’s culinary class, entertainment was provided by the music department and cheerleaders, and raffles were held for those who attended with gifts that were donated by local businesses. They always try to include the school clubs and performers in all of their endeavors, Putnam said.
“Last year we had our first ever fundraiser for the foundation and we raised $8,000,” Putnam said. “We turned around and gave eight $1,000 scholarships
VVHS Band Director Kendra Graf currently teaches intermediate and advanced band, jazz band, percussion ensemble, color guard, marching band, and pep band. She prepared and conducted the intermediate band students to perform at the event.
Marie Palmer teaches choir, chamber choir,
Putnam said she loved seeing the faces of the audience light up as they recognized the musical numbers and engaged in the dancing.
The VVHS Cheerleaders grabbed audience members to join them in a fun line dance. Many tried to keep up with the fast-paced dance and as they danced more kept joining in on the fun.
Toward the end of the event, the cheerleaders handed out the raffle winners that contained a varie