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Souped-Up Success

Emily Hendges

Published: March 14, 2009

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this year's "Soup Up the Arts" fundraiser at Sebring High School. The event was far more successful than the art club could have ever expected. Amazingly, we sold over 500 bowls of soup this year.
Thank you to all of the sponsors that made the fundraiser possible. Donations were graciously received from the following donors: Publix, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, Blue Crab, Beef O'Brady's, Mae Lee's, Chicanes, L.P. Health Care, Panera Bread, Brewsters, Taylor Rental, Roadhouse Grill, Dr. Hulen, Latin American Cafe, the Hebert family, Regina Blackman, Blackman Properties, LLC., Dee's Place, Sweetbay, Linda Hodge, Alan Jay, Caddy Shack, and many, many more.
All of the guests enjoyed the delicious soups, breads, and desserts donated from these restaurants and sponsors. Thank you to everyone from the community for showing your support towards this fundraiser in what has been a really tough economic year.
I would also like to thank Kim Hendges, Laura Drummond and Rose Vogt for helping in the cafeteria and serving, and our club sponsors Steve VanDam and Jack VanDam. This community and the parents and faculty at Sebring High School continue to encourage the effort art club puts forth every year.
We were able to raise around $4,800 with half of the proceeds being donated to Branson Thayer, a 15-month-old local child with neurological problems, to help with his medical expenses. The remainder covers expenses and is the source of 2009 senior art scholarships at Sebring High School. Once again, thank you to everyone that supports the visual arts in our community and at Sebring High School. We look forward to seeing you next year!
Emily Hendges
Art Club President
Sebring