Two fundraisers organized by the Iola High School band last month raised $5230.95.
The events brought back a popular fundraising event, the “Practice-A-Thon,” and introduced a new event “Pay to Play, Pay to Go Away.”
The Practice-A-Thon was a music marathon at the courthouse bandstand, where students played all day and collected donations. The event had been offered in the past, but not for the last few years.
The Pay to Play, Pay to Go Away event brought band students to homes and businesses, playing tunes until they were paid to go to another location. It was the first time for such an event in Iola.
Band director Brandi Holt said she was pleased by the response to the fundraisers and appreciated the community’s support.
Money raised will replenish the band’s equipment fund. Earlier this year, the fund was used to purchase new drumline equipment.
