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2018 Grad Spree a success!
The Marion 2018 Friends For Life Graduation Spree was held on Thursday, May 17, 2018. The event is a drug- and alcohol-free environment for the graduating seniors.


The Marion 2018 Friends For Life Graduation Spree was held on Thursday, May 17, 2018. The event is a drug- and alcohol-free environment for the graduating seniors.

First, the seniors boarded the busses at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott and were bussed to the SIU Rec Center where they enjoyed the following activities:
  • Escape Room by Talon Falls
  • Combat Dodgeball by Illinois Army National Guard
  • Volleyball & basketball tournaments
  • La Rana Grill food truck
  • Climbing wall
  • Game room
  • Body art
  • Free food & drinks throughout the night
  • Music by Raquel, a Nashville, Tenn. based singer and songwriter who can be found on Facebook: @RRaquelOfficial and on YouTube: bit.ly/RaquelOfficial
  • Movie
  • Swimming
  • Hypnotist show by world class hypnotist Brian Madrid
  • Prize giveaways
  • & MUCH MORE!
All of this was provided to each Marion High School graduate free-of-charge. 

Thank you to our volunteers!

Thank you to our sponsors!

Photos from the 2018 Graduation Spree









































The cost to provide this event was approximately $9,500 with the average cost being about $95 per student. Marion Grad Spree would not be possible without the help of our Chamber and community members. Here are the sponsors and volunteers who helped make this year's Grad Spree such a success!

2018 Grad Spree sponsors:


2018 Grad Spree volunteers:

Published: 05/18/18