The recipients for the 48th Annual South High Marathon Dance have been announced.
Families of:
Edward & Karen Ball
Cheyenne Bishop
Lenna Braunius
Carrie Duell
Doug Hall
Gideon Holton
Christopher Johnson
Charlene Lamb
Mike Leonard
Emmie Phelps
Mason Queary
Jamie Smith
Jasiah West
Community Organizations:
Alzheimer’s Association of NENY
Food For Thought
Glens Falls Hospital Foundation
Goodness Strong Foundation
Joy US Foundation
Kelly’s Angels, Inc.
Moreau Community Center
Open Door Mission
Operation Adopt A Soldier
Operation At Ease Inc.
Rebuilding Together Saratoga County
Sleep In Heavenly Peace (Mechanicville Chapter)
Southern Adirondack Independent Living
Steps for Stroke
Veterans & Community Housing Coalition
Veterans Miracle Center
WAIT House
Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park
The 2025 Marathon Dance will be held on February 28 and March 1 at the South Glens Falls Senior High School. Opening ceremonies will begin at 7 p.m. Friday evening. Community members can donate to the dance in a variety of ways. Each of the approximately 700 students signed up to participate is required to collect a minimum of $150. You can choose to donate to an individual student’s total online, or the Marathon Dance in general, through the “Donate” tab on our website at www.shmd.org. The district’s middle and elementary schools also conduct various Marathon Dance fundraising activities. Fifth graders and certain middle schoolers even have their own time slot to participate at SHMD!
The South High Marathon Dance (SHMD) is a student-driven event that raises money for individuals, families, and organizations in need of financial assistance. With approximately 80% of the high school’s population participating in this two-day event, plus elementary and middle school involvement, this event has grown into a celebration that brings the entire community together like nothing else, with activities taking place year-round. The 48th annual South High Marathon Dance will be held on February 28 and March 1, 2025. Last year, the dance raised $746,887.25 for 34 individuals and organizations, bringing the 47-year total to more than $11.3 million raised for 675 beneficiaries from within South Glens Falls as well as many surrounding communities. After reviewing many applications, the student committee has selected the following as beneficiaries of SHMD 2025: