A Recommendation,” from organizers of the South High Marathon Dance to the young participants, that perhaps rings true for all of us:

“A good rule of thumb? At any given time, somebody’s grandmother, somebody’s little sister, and some reporter is watching you. Don’t do anything you wouldn’t want your grandmother to see, your little sister to mimic or your parents to read in the paper.”

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The South High Marathon Dance is a student driven event that raises money for individuals, families, and organizations in need of financial assistance,” says the school, noting that approximately 80% of the high school population participates.

“…This event has grown into a celebration that brings the entire community together like nothing else, with activities taking place year-round.”

In its 45-year history, organizers say the Marathon Dance has raised over $9.9 …

Due to the size of this year’s South High Marathon Dance,” as it returns to the High School for the first time since Covid, and welcomes back the public — on a limited basis at the High School and also at Tanglewood Elementary School — the district implemented the following parking and traffic flow procedures.

Note: Specific questions regarding parking at the High School, designated parking areas, and bus shuttles …

South High alumni return to volunteer and actively fund-raise for the Marathon Dance.

Meghan Page, class of 2018, heads the alumni crew this year. Also on the committee: Prior chair Katrina Greene (Class of 2008), Adam Basile (2019), Quinn Beattie (2012), Sarah DeLuke (2014), Xavier DeLuke (2014), Melissa Rivers (1998), Aiden Taylor (2021) and Renee Varney (1997).

“This year we had a fund-raiser at Raymour & Flanigan in Saratoga,” Meghan …

Chronicle Managing Editor Cathy DeDe writes: “SHMD can really change a recipient’s life,” Lucy Zimolka, a 2023 student chair, told The Chronicle. “The dance is fun but the cause is really what matters.”

The students select the recipients.

Logan Mahoney said, “The process can especially give freshmen or newer students at South High the opportunity to learn why and who we dance for.”

Don Manegdeg said, “The process is exhausting, …