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As we navigate today’s financial headwinds and inflation, it is easy to forget that
charitable organizations are also in need. Case in point, the Palmetto Senior High
Alumni Association is doubling their efforts this year to keep giving out scholarships to
deserving graduating students and they need your support.
Started in 2014, the alumni association’s Scholarship Founders Fund gives out annual
scholarship dollars, typically around $1500 per student. They do it with direct
donations, and the help of groups such as Tutoring for Tomorrow, a student-led tutoring
service, that gives back to the high school by donating to the Scholarship fund. Former
student, Rachel Stubins Weschler ‘06, started the Harry Nerenberg Scholarship four
years ago which offers $1000/year towards the overall Scholarship Founders Fund.
Even through the COVID years, when the Association could not do class reunions and
fundraising was hard, they persevered. Last year, five students received scholarship
funds, but now the coffers are nearly depleted.
With a long tradition of educational excellence, Palmetto High School has a lot of pride.
The strong alumni association has even created a student ‘Hall of Fame’ with members
such as Jeff Bezos ’82, Cynthia Demos ’89, Grant Miller ’75 and animal-lover Ron Magill
’77.
In an effort to jumpstart fundraising efforts, Palmetto Senior High Alumni Association
President Cindy Lerner (’70) asked internationally-known Ron Magill (’77), wildlife expert
and photographer who serves as Communications Director for Zoo Miami, to perform
one of his most beloved presentations: “Sex and the Animals.”
Ron’s uniquely entertaining ability to speak about animals is renowned. And he draws a
huge crowd when he speaks publicly. He last performed “Sex and the Animals” for the
Alumni Association in 2015 and it was highly successful.
This year’s “Sex and the Animals” fundraiser event will be at the Banyan Bowl
in Pinecrest Gardens on October 8th at 7PM. It is preceded by a cocktail reception with
cash bar starting at 6PM. The $50 tickets will benefit the scholarship fund and help
dreams come true for several deserving students.
Community often starts at our schools. Here is a wonderful opportunity to be
entertained while helping out Palmetto Senior High School. You can take part by going
to tinyurl.com/magillgeneral and buying your ticket to a fabulous night and cause. You
can also join as a sponsor by emailing volunteerguy@yahoo.com.
You can also join the alumni association at
https://www.palmettohighalumni.org/memberships. They are always looking to
connect classmates and strengthen the community.
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