Berkley All-Night Party Needs Help

Volunteers are still needed for Berkley High School's all-night party for graduating seniors, called Operation Graduation.

Even after Tuesday night's Operation Graduation meeting, there are still big holes to fill. 

"We don't have enough (volunteers) to run an entire shift," volunteer coordinator Deb Ricci said Wednesday.  

Volunteers are needed to work the following shifts during the June 2 party at the high school: 11 p.m.-1 a.m., 1-3 a.m. and 3-5 a.m. The most critical need is for the 1-3 a.m. shift, Ricci said, who encourages parents not to wait until the last minute to sign up.

Parents, especially those of underclassmen, and interested community members are needed for the following activities:

• Work a shift the night of the party: 11 p.m.-1 a.m., 1-3 a.m. and 3-5 a.m.
• Transform the school's gym into party central. Operation Graduation needs a carpenter who can help transform the walkway along Catalpa Drive into a welcome court. 
• Decorating, which begins the weekend prior to the party.
• Donate water: Each junior class family is asked to drop off a case of water at the gym the weekend prior the the event.
• Donate gifts: Monetary or gift donations are welcome.  Microwaves, gift certificates, iPods, you name it, they will give it away.
• Donate food: Donations of baked goods and other treats will help fuel the night.
• Buy your spring flower flats through Operation Graduation to boost the group's fundraising efforts. More information will be available in early March.

Interested community members are encouraged to e-mail volunteer coordinator Deb Ricci at acna04@wideopenwest.com. All monetary and gift donations may be directed to MaryBeth Braun at mbbraun@amertech.net.