Annual performance generates scholarship money for Ridgewood students
Despite a whopper of a snowstorm forcing a cancelation of one performance, RHS parent production Jamboree raised $103,000 in scholarship money for students. The 2013 Jamboree performance centered around the theme of the American Revolution, titled "The British Are Coming!" To read more about Jamboree, check out its website and see the video posted above.
The latest Jamboree show kicks off this week at B.F. Middle School.
Submitted by Sean McCooe and Susan Knudsen Since 1947, Jamboree has been the most generous, local scholarship fund for graduating RHS students and is open to all applicants with financial need. Over the past 9 years, Jamboree has raised more than $800,000 for senior scholarships, and these awards have been distributed to 141 seniors! Jamboree’s annual production showcases the incredible talent, both on-stage and behind-the-scenes, of parents and guardians of Ridgewood High School students, plus many other volunteers. We are proud of the effort and continued financial support of so many families, friends, organizations, and local businesses within our broad community. This year’s show offers a new twist – a first-ever alumni sketch …
Audition to be held on Dec. 6.
There's still time to sign up for Jamboree 2013, Ridgewood High School parents. An audition will be held on Thursday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Ben Franklin Middle School Cafeteria. Auditions were held up due to Hurricane Sandy. For general information on Jamboree, visit the Jamboree website or e-mail questions to rhsjamboree2013@gmail.com.
6:30 pm on Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Come on alumni , new/shy comers and past players with kids in Rhs system ! It is great cause ! Great fun ,and almost over- 6 weeks in beginning of year more ›
RB
5:21 pm on Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Can't wait to see it!! Looks like it should be a lot of fun. more ›