Charity Drive takes over Tillamook

Tillamook High School’s 71st annual Charity Drive wrapped up on February 19, capping ten days of fundraising and community activities with a stud muffin volleyball tournament for the boys.

Raising money for Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, local charities and a scholarship for Tillamook High seniors, students treated the town to a week of memorable fun and a smorgasbord of dining options.

Perhaps the most popular event of the week was Monday night’s donkey basketball, which returned after a several-year hiatus. Members of the freshmen class emerged victorious from the competition, as hundreds packed into the high school’s gymnasium to watch the mayhem unfold.

Seniors won the second annual hungry hippo competition on February 15, and results for both the Mr. THS talent show and stud muffin volleyball tournament were unavailable at the time of press.

In addition to the schoolwide events at night, the students were busy with a host of other activities throughout the week. From car washes, basketball clinics and restaurant takeovers to singing Valentine’s telegrams, scrap metal collecting and a golf tournament at the Mook at Alderbrook on the 18th, kids were busy around town.

Fundraising totals from the drive will be announced at the alumni basketball game on February 21, as will the Charity Drive court.

Community organizations can now apply for donations from the funds raised and selections and awards will be made in May.