WVON RADIO PARTNERS WITH HALES FRANCISCAN HIGH SCHOOL
FOR “SPARTAN DAY”
“Some things are a no brainer, and joining Hales to help the school to raise funds is one of those things,” says Melody Spann, Chairman of Midway Broadcasting Corporation, the parent company of WVON and WRLL Radio Stations in Chicago. Partnering with Hales Franciscan for such and important reason was the right thing to do. WVON wans to get the word out to you about the good work that the school does. Join them and stay tuned in to WVON and become a part of the Spartan Day fund drive.”
WVON is proud to join Hales Franciscan High School on Friday, September 25, 2015, for “Spartan Day.” “Spartan Day” is an all-day telethon and fundraiser in honor of Hales Franciscan High School.
America’s current economy and the challenge of funding private education, has forced Hales to explore creative ways to finance existing students tuition. Since its inception, Hales has graduated more than 10,000 students unto perfect manhood. “Spartan Day” is designed to raise funds to assist in need-based scholarships to assist those students facing financial hardships.
WVON’s weekday talk show hosts, including Matt McGill, Cliff Kelley,Art ‘Chat Daddy’ Sims and Perri Small will broadcast live from Hales Franciscan High School, 4930 South Cottage Grove from 6am- 6pm CT. Many of Chicago’s education, business and civic influencers will join the live broadcast throughout the day.
Hales Franciscan High School is a nationally recognized not-for-profit, independent Catholic school that has been providing a quality Catholic college preparatory education and a safe learning environment to predominately African American young men (and more recently young women) on the south side of Chicago for over 53 years. The school is responsible for graduating contributing adults who have gone on to make tremendous changes in the world.
Some of the more notable alumni include JaVale McGee, NBA center for the Denver Nuggets, Dr. Richard Gardner, Physician, Dr. Marcus Ahmed, Ph. D. English Chair, Governors State University, Rich Gardner, former NFL player, James Capers, Jr., NBA referee and Julius Carry III, Actor (now deceased) as well as other notable associated with the school such as Tim King former principal who went on to establish Urban Prep.educated and prepared students for college throughout Chicago.
Named after Alexander of Hales, a Franciscan scholar, the school opened its doors in 1962 as an African-American, all-male, Catholic college preparatory high school, dedicated to imparting Christian values in the Catholic and Franciscan traditions; instilling moral and ethical ideals, while helping students fulfill their academic potential in a safe, disciplined and nurturing environment unto perfect manhood.
Alumni, business owners, faculty, friends, parents, staff and students, are asked to donate on Spartan Day. To make a contribution of $100 or less, go to Hales Franciscan Go Fund Me campaign at https://www.gofundme.com/sc8gej4.
No amount is too small and all donations are tax deductible. To participate as a Spartan Scholarship Donor, and sponsor a student scholarship, call Hales Franciscan High School at 773 285-8400.
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