​     The H.O.P.E. Foundation’s 25th Annual “Touch of Spring” fundraiser/dinner and dance to benefit Hononegah High School will be held on Saturday, April 10 at the American Center in Rockton. The theme this year will be a “Touch of Mardi Gras”.  The evening includes a social hour from 5:30-6:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., and dancing from 7:30 - 10:00 p.m.  Music will be provided by the Trifecta Trio during the social hour and two-time RAMI award-winning band - That 70’s Band Chicagoland - playing from 7:30 – 10:00 pm.  Dress for the evening is business casual or come decked out in your best Mardi Gras attire.  Only 165 tickets will be available to this event, so mark your calendar now! 

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​     A ticket to this event, which includes dinner for two, dancing, a silent auction, and inclusion in the raffles can be purchased for $140.00.  The silent auction will be open for viewing and bidding before the event on Monday, April 5 on the foundation’s Facebook page.  Throughout the evening there will be 45 tickets drawn for cash prizes totaling $6,450.00.  For more information contact Kelly Rosik (KROSIK@hononegah.org, 815-494-2121) the event coordinator.

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     One of the highlights of the evening will be the raffle drawing of a beautiful hand-crafted 14k yellow gold necklace with black diamonds designed by Shelly Schweigart at the Gem Shop in Rockton.  The monies raised from this annual raffle go to fund a scholarship in memory of Jan Modersohn who was the village clerk from 1991-2009 and a true advocate for the area youth.  Tickets for this raffle, which are $5.00 each or 6 for $20, can be purchased at the Gem Shop, Hononegah High School (Principal’s Office), the American Legion and from H.O.P.E. Foundation trustees.  Tickets will also be sold throughout the evening.  This raffle is open to the public.

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​     The H.O.P.E. Foundation (Hononegah Opportunities for Public Education), a non-profit organization founded in March 16, 1998, was established as an endowment for school projects, student scholarships, and teacher grants.  It continues to be the foundation’s mission to provide a means to enhance educational opportunities for Hononegah Community High School. Similar to college foundations, the H.O.P.E. Foundation relies on community and business support to fund this endowment. 

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     Want to know more about the H.O.P.E. Foundation? Go to hononegahhope.org,  Hononegah.org/Community tab, or our Facebook page.  The foundation has made it easy for anyone who wishes to make a monetary donation to their favorite academic area or sport!  The website also includes information about the “Touch of Spring” fundraiser and the contributions the foundation has made over the years to the Hononegah High School District.

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