LHS marching band boosters take to streets May 14 for innovative fundraiser

The idea for this fundraiser stems from the ongoing California drought. Many schools and organizations were banned from conducting car washes, for many groups, a fundraising staple. So they had to look elsewhere for funding.

“We are looking for a fundraiser that will involve the kids, and will also ask for support from the local community,” said Band Booster President Rebecca Camarena.  “In the past years, the size of the LHS band has grown, but with the fiscal conditions of the state government, funding from the district has not been able to keep up.  We rely on fundraising to make up the difference.”

The LHS band program has become increasingly competitive in recent years, competing primarily in Clovis but also in both northern and southern California.

“These competitions are important for the kids and the program, but they are expensive,” said Camarena.  “The very first time the three busloads of students leave the LHS campus, we have depleted the transportation budget for the entire year.  Fundraisers like the “Fill the Shako” campaign will help the band continue to grow and improve.

From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, students will line the intersections along Lemoore Avenue while parents collect donations from vehicles.  “Every donation is appreciated and will be put to use to further the music education for the kids of Lemoore High School,” said Camarena.