2022-2023 Focus on Oak Grove City Guide Page 21 Schools R-6 Booster clubs Band Boosters provide support to approximately 300 students who participate in the Oak Grove band program. Band Boosters raised enough money in the last few years to be able to purchase two baritone saxophones and a portable PA system for the directors to use during the marching season. Band Boosters help with supervision, meal preparation when the band travels to competitions, and sponsoring camp staff. To afford these projects, Band Boosters raise money by holding a silent auction and running concession stands during football, basketball, boys soccer and wrestling meets. Band Boosters first event of the 2022-2023 school year will be the Sound of Panther Pride’s sneak peak performance at Panther Stadium on August 11. Those interested in helping the Band Boosters may contact oakgrovebandboostersorg@gmail.com Oak Grove Athletic Booster Club (OGABC) is made up of volunteers interested in supporting Oak Grove student athletes. Funds are raised to help student athletes in Oak Grove compete at a higher level. Booster Club works with the school athletic director to determine program needs. In the past five years, the Booster Club has contributed more than $70,000 to the Oak Grove athletic program, which funded a variety of projects, uniforms, equipment, and assisting with the cost of hotels and meals for student athletes participating in state tournaments. Two $500 scholarships are awarded each year to Oak Grove graduates continuing their education. Corporate sponsors are a big reason why the Booster Club is able to help with these expenses. Their contributions include advertisements in programs at football and basketball games. Parents of Oak Grove athletes are the backbone of the organization. They volunteer countless hours of their busy lives to help raise funds for the Booster Club. Those who are interested are encouraged to contact Jeff Jennings at 816-215-6275 or Jeff@JeffJennings.net. Choir Boosters provide support to the choir department at Oak Grove High School. The Boosters help to provide for any supply need for choir such as robes, music folders, risers and props. They also purchase medals for students who place at the district and state level in solo, small ensemble and large ensemble contests. They provide food and equipment for the students when traveling. The choir and band boosters share the use of concessions as a fundraiser. Those who are interested in helping with the choir boosters may contact Carrie Hernandez at ballboyz1634@gmail.com Audrey Griffin 5K/10K Memorial Run/Walk Impact Choir performs annually in Branson with support of Choir Boosters. Theatre Boosters provide support to the theatre department at Oak Grove High School assisting in fundraising to help with items such as wireless microphones, and other technical equipment along with competition costs, collecting and purchasing snacks for cast/ crew, as well as awarding theatre scholarships for college. Theatre Boosters meet monthly. Those interested should contact Melissa Rainbolt at msrainbolt@embarqmail.com The cast of The Addams Family Band Boosters work tirelessly to raise funds to assist in band trips including the Oak Grove Bands tour to Chicago and St. Louis with their award winning performances at a St. Louis competition. Photo by: Picturing Rainbows and Sunshine
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