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Project Graduation

Project Graduation is a drug-free and alcohol-free all night celebration for the graduating seniors from Calvert County's public high schools. It was established in 1987 as a way to educate and deter young adults from drinking or taking illicit drugs while celebrating this special event.   The benefits of Project Graduations are:

• Keeps our graduates off the roads on the night of their graduation.
• Offers a safe option for those who choose to celebrate with friends in this special way.
• Since its inception, there have not been any drug/alcohol related motor vehicle incidents involving members of our graduating classes on graduation night.

CAASA's Board of Directors raises $32,000 for Project Graduation.  If the fundraising goal is met, each high school receives $6,500, while $3,000 is put aside for the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner.  Fundraisers are held throughout the year to raise funds for Project Graduation.   CAASA has been the sole sponsor of Project Graduation since 1999.

This year "Comedy Invasion for Project Graduation" was held on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the Huntingtown High School Auditorium. It was a great show featuring comedians  Tammy Pescatelli and Jeff Maurer.

CAASA's Board of Directors thanks everyone for their support. A special thank you this year's sponsors, especially our Benefactors and Gold Sponsors. COMCAST - https//www.comcast.com, SMECO - https://www.smeco.coop, College of Southern Maryland - http://www.csm.cc.md.us, and PNC Bank - https://www.pnc.com