SCASD Education Foundation Inaugural Maroon & Gray Society Banquet Donates $60,000 in Proceeds to State High Marching Band for New Uniforms

Members of the State High Marching Band entertain the crowd.

State College - On Saturday, May 19, a sold-out crowd of 200+ guests attended the inaugural Maroon & Gray Society Banquet to celebrate its first class of honorees and to support a hardworking, talented group of students, the State High Marching Band. Proceeds from the evening’s event totaled more than $60,000 and were dedicated toward the purchase of the band’s new uniforms.

The event was supported by Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates, title sponsor; Massaro CM Services, gray sponsor; local business advertisers; and generous donors.

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Give Back at Maroon & Gray: Sponsorships Available

The inaugural Maroon & Gray Society Banquet is coming soon… purchase a sponsorship to have the most impact on students and to enjoy an evening out with friends, family and colleagues!

Sponsorship opportunities are still available for the Maroon & Gray Society Banquet on May 18, and every level comes with tickets and opportunities to promote your business or congratulate your favorite, honoree, alum or student!

Check out the sponsorship levels and contact SCASD Education Foundation Executive Director Paul Olivett at pgo11@scasd.org or (814) 883-8067 to choose the level that works for you.

Sponsorships may also be purchased online here.

The Mini-Package includes a table for 10 and a ¼ page ad for just $1,000!

Introducing the Maroon & Gray Society Logo

The logo was designed by Eleanor Wing, SCAHS class of 2015 and Penn State class of 2019. Eleanor also designed the 2018 THON logo.

Music Program will Benefit from Maroon & Gray Society Banquet Proceeds

For 15 consecutive years, the State College Area School District has been named as one of the best communities in America for music education by the North American Music Merchants Foundation for demonstrating an exceptionally high commitment and access to music education. The program has also been named as a Grammy Signature School by the Grammy Foundation, swept the highest rankings and trophies at Adjudication Festivals year after year, and performed across America and Europe at prestigious events and venues, including the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland and Carnegie Hall in New York City.

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