SOUTH GLENS FALLS – 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. In its 45-year history, the Marathon Dance has raised over 9.9 MILLION DOLLARS for more than 619 beneficiaries – not just within South Glens Falls, but many surrounding communities as well. After reviewing roughly 90 applications, the student committee has selected the following as beneficiaries of SHMD 2023:
| The families of | Community Organizations |
| Tayton Bowen | Adirondack Vets House |
| Donald Crandall | Alzheimer’s Association of NENY |
| Crue Duswalt | Ben Osborn Memorial Fund |
| Kathleen Evarts | Cancer Center Community Crusaders |
| Hunter George | CAPTAIN Community Human Services |
| Christopher Goodness | Food For Thought |
| Grace Netti | Kelly’s Angels, Inc. |
| Gabrielle Potter | Moreau Community Center |
| Aiden Rodriguez | Rebuilding Together Saratoga County |
| Randy Strong | Southern Adirondack Independent Living (SAIL) |
| Shane Walsh | |
| Megan Willis |
The 2023 Marathon Dance will be held March 3 and 4 at the South Glens Falls Senior High School, with
additional activities and sales taking place at Tanglewood Elementary 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. The Oliver W. Winch Middle School is holding their annual basket raffle through February 17, with drawings March 2. Fifth graders and certain middle schoolers even have their own time slot to participate at SHMD!