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St. Elizabeth High School Student Activities BLUE*GOLD CLUBThe Delaware Foundation Reaching Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities has raised millions of dollars over the years through its signature fundraising events starting with the Blue-Gold All*Star Football Game in 1956. The mission of the foundation and its volunteers is to provide opportunities to promote understanding of people with intellectual disabilities. Each year with the help of volunteers, high school student committees, community participants, individual contributors, and corporate sponsors, the foundation raises thousands of dollars to support programs that encourage individuals with intellectual disabilities to maximize their potential, independence and enjoyment of life. In 1996, St. Elizabeth began a Blue-Gold Week. Many events are held during this week to heighten awareness of children with intellectual disabilities. The St. E Blue-Gold Club is open to all students. Students select a committee (Grade School Education, Merchandise Sales, Baked Sales, etc.) on which they can contribute their time meet with the Blue*Gold leaders heading that committee and do the job for which they volunteered. Our student body averages about 85% participation in these events, resulting in St. Elizabeth earning recognition from the Blue-Gold All*Star Committee with multiple Shining Star awards. The faculty moderators are Ms. Dawn Teat, Ms. Dana DelleDonne, and Mr. Jeremy Forester. |