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ROHS' Drive One 4 UR School Fundraiser a Success
Organizers estimate that Saturday's event raised close to the $8,000 goal for student activities.
The weather was perfect Saturday as an estimated 300 drivers checked out Ford cars and trucks at to raise much-needed funds for the school's cocurricular activities.
Ford Hall, commercial truck manager and event organizer, said late Saturday afternoon that he expects Ford Motor Co. to write a check for $8,000 to the high school. "We believe we got over 300 drivers, plus an extra 200 Focus drivers," he said.
The school gets $20 for every test driver, plus an additional $10 for those who also took a Focus for a spin.
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ROHS Band and Orchestra Boosters President Karen Kline called the event "the most exciting day ever" as the fundraiser brought out students, parents, faculty and members of the community for a the cause.
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