H-K Project Grad wouldn’t be possible without help

On June 15, H-K Project Graduation hosted its 27th celebration for the 2017 high school graduates. At 4:15 in the morning, right before we started raffling off prizes, Dave Carey asked the “alumni” what the numbers 27 and zero mean: 27 years of holding this event and zero fatalities on graduation night. Another successful year!

We couldn’t have done it without the many volunteers: those on the committee and those that help out during the year, the night of and the morning after. We also couldn’t do this without our many financial supporters. This event costs approximately $22,000. We are not part of any school or town budget. We raise this money through fundraising and outright donations.

It’s incredible the response we get to our postal patron mailing. Every donation, from the check for $5 to the checks for $150, they all help us reach our goal. We thank all of the residents of Haddam, Higganum, Haddam Neck and Killingworth who contribute to us. We also thank the businesses that contribute, both financially and in kind, through prizes for our graduates to food that we serve at the celebration.

Following is a list of the businesses that support us. Thank you to everyone for helping us reach 27-0.

AJ’s Pizza, All-Points Technology Corporation, P.C., Andie’s Cookies, Berlin Batting Cages, Bystrek Oil Company, C.A.N.E.L. Lodge 700, CE3 Inc., Clinton Crossing Outlet, Management Office, Connecticut Science Center, Country Market, Cozy Corner Bake Shoppe, Creative Cakes by Donna, Crossroads Driving School LLC, CT Beverage, Damar Ltd, Deb’s Restaurant, Dino’s Restaurant, Dunkin’ Donuts, Dutch Oil Co., Inc., Empower Leadership Sports and Adventure Center, Essex Steam Train and Riverboat, Flight Trampoline, Gelston House, Goodspeed Musicals, Haddam Volunteer Fire Co. Aux, Hartford Yard Goats, HES PTO, Higganum Family Medical Group, Higganum House Antiques, Higganum Pharmacy

Also, Higganum Veterinary Clinic, HK Cougars Touchdown Club, HK Dairy Barn, Hunter’s Pool Center, International Institute of Cosmetology, Ivoryton Playhouse, Jack’s Country Restaurant, JV Wine and Spirits, Killingworth Ambulance Association, Killingworth Country Market, Killingworth Family Pharmacy, Killingworth True Value, Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company, Larkin’s Run, Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale, Marquee Cinemas, McDonald’s of East Hampton, Metro Movies, Middlesex Eye Physicians, Middletown Police Benefit Association, Middletown Police Union Local 1361, Middletown Toyota, Tylerville Mobil Station, Mohegan Sun, Mystic Seaport, Parthenon Diner of Old Saybrook

And, Peter White Plumbing, Pizza Works, Pizzeria DaVinci, RJ Julia Café and Bookstore, Roberts IGA, RSD 17 Support Services Association, Safe Home Security, Inc., Salon Belle Vie, St. Lawrence Church, Staples, Inc., Stop ‘n Shop, Teri’s Package Store, The Adventure Park at Storrs CT, The Connecticut Water Co., The Cooking Company, VFW Higganum Haddam Memorial, WJ Financial Advisors, and Youth & Family Services of Haddam Killingworth

— H-K Project Graduation chairwoman, Laura Roman, Killingworth