Glens Falls Chronicle Serving the Glens Falls/Lake George region; Warren, Washington and northern Saratoga counties since 1980
By Cathy DeDe & Mark Frost, Chronicle Managing Editor & Editor
After two years as a shortened one-day outdoor event at The Great Escape because of the Covid pandemic, the 46th annual South High Marathon Dance returns home this Friday and Saturday, March 3 & 4.
“I’m super excited to have the dance back to its pre-Covid form,” said Brandin Luman, one of the nine student chairs.
“The full 28 hours, back at the high school, letting the parents watch — it’s all so exciting!”
Jillian Capozucca, another chair, said, “Everyone is so happy about the dance being back at the school, especially the seniors. Our freshman year was the last time the dance was at the school and I know that every one of my fellow classmates wants to experience this amazing event again, back at the school.”
Some 630 South High students have signed up to participate, each committed to raising at least $150. Fund-raising events abound, both as part of the dance and in the greater community.
In its 45 years, Marathon Dance officials say it has raised $9.9-million. It’s poised to break the $10-million mark. Last year’s dance raised $515,440.74.
The students themselves select the recipients who benefit from the money raised. This year they selected 12 individuals, ages 2 to 63, and 10 not-for-profit organizations.
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