Hillsborough High School Project Graduation Fundraiser

The Hillsborough Project Graduation held its Annual Fashion Show fundraiser on Saturday, March 24 at Hillsborough High School. Over 300 people attended the international-themed event with over 50 Hillsborough student models and many student and parent volunteers.

The event began with a local restaurant Food Tasting where attendees sampled a variety of entrees and desserts including shrimp cocktails, dumplings, pasta, meatballs, spanakopita, fried tacos, pulled pork, cupcakes, cookies and more. The funds raised will help pay for the Project Graduation event held for the graduating seniors on June 19, the night of graduation. This is a free night for all graduating Hillsborough seniors. It’s a drug and alcohol-free event, providing a safe and fun-filled alternative to “party hopping” and keeping the graduating students safe. Last year, 80% of the senior class attended for free: the only requirement is signing up.

Additionally, a warm thank you to our community leaders Michele Sarik, Robin Kimmelman and Donna Hands along with their committee leads such as Maria Marnell, Renee DelCore, Sharon DellaFera, Lisa Gulla, Amy Brandwein and Hedily Wendover. In charge of the fashion and hair for the evening were Susan Pristas, Illyse Tynan and Melissa Dunigan.

Furthermore, another thanks to our community sponsors; they donated time, food, beverages, dresses, hair styling and make-up applications: Ama Pizzeria, Angelo's, Applebee's, Blue Sheep Bakery, Cafe Picasso, Chicken Holiday, Costco, Culinary Creations, Dunkin’ Donuts, The Falafel House, Jumbo Palace, La Costenita, Lenny's, The Landing, Mariana’s, Mexican Family Restaurant, QuickStop, Roman Gourmet, ShopRite, Sodexo, Star Diner, Tender Lovin’ Grill, The Landing, Wegman’s, Weis Market, Dante Zeller Tuxedo, Agape Bridal, Isabelle's Bridal, KiKi D’s, Trendz, Ultimate Fashions, Lord and Taylor, Adam and Eve Salon, Beyond the Fringe, Hair Plus, Legends and Renaissance.

Contact Robin Kimmelman at rkimmelman@yahoo.com and Donna Hands at dmchands@aol.com if you would like more information, would like to volunteer or purchase ShopRite gifts cards which help pay for the final Project Graduation event for the Hillsborough High School seniors. The gift cards are dollar for dollar.

Featured here are the HHS Senior Boys who modeled and volunteered at the Fashion Show.