A message to Alums from Jeff Stewart

Good Evening to all SGF Marathon Alumni-

I hope this email finds everyone well and full of SGF Marathon anticipation, for yes the miracle we call The Marathon will again be happening. March 6th and 7th, I believe are the dates (you all know me I just show up) but in all seriousness we have had to plan a lot more with this dance than we have in the past.

This year will mark many changes to the alumni program and participation at the SGF marathon dance. I want everyone to know that these changes have been acted upon to ensure the safety and longevity of the SGF Marathon. I will try to keep this short and sweet, because there is a lot of new info for returning South High Alumnus.
                            
First and foremost, we are looking forward to the largest participation we have ever had not only for alumni but for students and volunteers, for this reason we have created a volunteer team. This volunteer team does not make anyone better than the next it just reflects the commitment that you will choose to take. The biggest part of this commitment is time, you will basically be at the dance for the whole dance, over night and everything. You will be able to be found at anytime to help with the many tasks that are important to the success of the dance.  You are not able to dodge someone who is in need of assistance, you will be there to help. Think about this when you are returning to the dance, we need many people to help at the dance, but in the same breath we need alumni who will be there in support of the dancers to keep them moving as well. I know you will all be very respectful of this change and help out in any way that you are able.

Second, we have, with much arm twisting and crying and pleading, moved our main alumni station. We don’t know exactly what the lounge will look like, but I am sure it will be the place that everyone will want to be. I know I’ll be there, because I’m old and I don’t need to walk that far anymore. We will unfortunately be restricting access to the cafeteria and auditorium, for fire code and traffic control reasons.

Which brings me to the third item, Alumni will no longer be eating in the cafeteria, food is at a premium this year and there is not enough for any alumni to eat in the cafeteria. I am working on a few incentives to have for the alumni in the lounge area, or maybe a better price at the snack bar, nothing confirmed yet, so don’t quote me on anything. One thing I want you all to remember is the kids now need to raise one hundred and ten dollars to dance, we have not raised the price of the alumni shirts at all, we should be able to shell out a couple of bucks to get food at the dance.

Fourth, Parking ( this is going to be hard on old farts like me, but it has to be done) there will be no on-site parking. All parking will be at Tanglewood and other local locations. There will be shuttle buses traveling all day to get you to the parking areas. This is not that big of a deal, I’m sure all of us have walked at least a couple of blocks in the snow to go to a local establishment to get a “soda” (lol.)

Lastly, I want everyone to remember what this dance is about. It is about helping out people in need, this is what makes South Glens Falls the greatest school in the World. We need to remember that there are kids at this dance, young kids. We need to follow the school rules (i.e. Smoking, language, dress code, and respect). Yes, the dance is changing, but I believe that the changes are for the better.

 I can’t wait to see all my old and young friends that I have been able to meet over the last 27 years. Bring all your energy, and enthusiasm. Let’s make this the greatest Marathon ever. Thanks in advance for your understanding and patience in these times of change.

Sincerely,
Jeff Stewart ( STU )
The old man alumni