The 27th WBFH/March of Dimes Spring Celebration went into the record books as another successful event with students canvassing both Lahser High School and Andover High School.
The Spring Celebration broadcast reaches back to the very first year that WBFH signed on the air. At the time, the marathon corresponded to the year; that is, one hour on the air for every calendar year. The first year, 1977, saw a 77-hour marathon. However, as the years went on, the hours were reduced.
This year’s total money raised was nearly $800.
After 24 hours of staying up, the surviving staff members pose for one final picture. It’s 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 12. Who's left? (Left to right) Pete Bowers, Melissa Talon, Leah Spokojny, Kevin Rich, Pat Cooke, Andrew Sokoly.
Students participate every year by visiting local schools to solicit money. (Left to right) Alex Rusciano, Marissa Boyajian, Kevin Rich, Nate Bender, Stephanie Krawiec and Robyn Berkowitz are hanging out at Lahser High School cafeteria.
Still more Biff staffers show up to bring in the money. (Left to right) Staci Daniels, Andrew Sokoly and Ben Raphelson. Nate Bender kneels in front.
Night time is the best time to broadcast! It's later than anyone thinks as (left to right) Melissa Talon, Andrew Sokoly, Nate Bender, Pat Cooke and Leah Spokojny gather in Studio A at the old Andover High School. The broadcast continues through the wee hours of the morning with Kevin Rich facing them behind the microphone.
Walking for the March of Dimes
Staffers Ben Raphelson and Robyn Berkowitz participate in the March of Dimes WalkAmerica event on Saturday, April 26th.
Kevin Rich is reading off a list of generous contributors to the WalkAmerica fundraiser.
