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Project Graduation organizers report 1,200 attendees in 2025; event returns May 22 with new website and $7,000 prize support
Summary
Project Graduation volunteers said the 2025 event served roughly 57% of the graduating class (about 1,200 attendees), distributed over $40,000 in cash/prizes, and confirmed the free May 22, 2026 event with a $7,000 grand‑prize donation from El Dorado Chevrolet.
Project Graduation organizers thanked McKinney ISD for logistical support and reported that the 2025 celebration reached about 57% of the graduating class, welcoming roughly 1,200 students (including 200 guests) and distributing more than $40,000 in cash and prize drawings. Organizers said the program relies on community philanthropic support and volunteers to keep the event free for seniors.
"Our Project Graduation event in 2025 celebrated 57% of our graduating class. We welcomed 1,200 kids, which included 200 guests, and we gave out over $40,000 in cash and prize raffle drawings," said organizer Laura Wine. Organizers also announced a new website (mckinneys-project-graduation.com), said Serenity High graduates will be included for the first time in 2026, and noted a $7,000 total grand‑prize donation from El Dorado Chevrolet to support seniors who remain at the event through the night.
