The MHSAA Centennial Gift to the School was dedicated as part of Founders Day last November and was completely funded within 4 ½ months of the fundraising which began at Homecoming 2009. The 16 foot tall and 12 foot wide lighted Spartan Head is an inspiration to one and all but especially to us "Spartans” as it will be to all future "Spartans”. The cast bronze plaque at ground level below the Spartan Head addresses Spartan Pride in a message that transcends the HIS/MHS 100 year history. The fundraising, envisioned as a multi-year project, was completed quickly as all alumni were eager to support the project. MHSAA received over 230 gifts from more than 200 alumni and raised more than 20% over the original $25,000 goal. The total cost of the project ended up being $26,552.18, and the MHSAA accepted $30,078.58 as the total raised and credited to the Spartan Head Fundraising. The Alumni Association is very thankful to all those who donated and to those who would have donated had they had the opportunity. A few details about the fundraising are appropriate. Contributions were received from classes as early as 1936 and as late as 2010. Three classes had 10 or more contributors. They were 1970 (11), 1969 and 1965 (10). The Class of 1955 contributed the most with a total of $5,585. Contributions were received from Alumni, Spouses, Associate Members, Honorary Members, Alumni Chapters, and even a few good citizens. Thank you, thank you, thank you to all who made the Centennial Gift possible.
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