Dance for a Chance Photos + Quotes
Steve Swaggerty- Teacher and event advisor
Tell us why dance for a chance is such a positive experience?
-It’s really the synergy of the Southview community; all of the teachers and students come together to work on this event. There are so many good students at Southview. It really just works like magic.
What were your impressions on Will Work for Food?
-I’m always impressed that high school kids are involved [in community service] but I’m even more impressed when college kids are involved. There isn’t a class where they’re receiving credit and they are really taking the initiative themselves to take an active role in fixing our society.
What is a word you would use to describe the event?
-Possibilities. [Dance for a Chance] can really show kids what they’re capable of in the long run.
Andrew Rothschild- Senior at Southview
When I first heard we raised over $30,000, I was completely blown away. In today's economy, it's becoming increasingly more difficult to receive donations for various causes, especially after the Haiti earthquake; the dancers in D4AC, however, came through, and helped raise an immense amount of money for a great cause.
Tell us about why Dance for a Chance is such a positive experience.
-D4AC is such a positive experience because it not only gets the whole school involved, but also the entire Sylvania community. Numerous local businesses helped support D4AC, either through fundraisers or through direct donation. D4AC is also a positive experience for the dancers themselves because it allows the students to grow as leaders and role models for their peers. The people who participate in D4AC learn that by working together toward a common cause, a lot can be accomplished.
What were your impressions on Will Work for Food?
-When I listened to the Will Work for Food presentation, I was really glad that D4AC was donating money to the cause. Some of the statistics that you and Steve said was a terrifying wake-up call to me about the type of problem that hunger really is in today's world. The organization seemed like it was really doing a lot of good towards fighting a prominent, yet often ignored, problem in society. I think that Will Work for Food is a great organization, and I'm glad that D4AC was helping its cause.
What is a word you would use to describe the event and Will Work for Food?
-One word to describe D4AC and Will Work for Food is "hope." D4AC and Will Work for Food are working together to help bring hope to the people in developing nations who do not have any. Both D4AC and WIll Work for Food are vital components to resolving the hunger problem because both help give hope to the people physically hungry for food, and to the people mentally hungry for hope.
Lee Ann Song- Junior at Sylvania Southview
-I know everyone was really apprehensive when the countdown began. First with 7 cents, then 8 dollars, then 208 dollars, and then when the thousands digit was a zero, I heard a collective groan since everyone thought that we had only raised $20,000 and had not reached our goal...but when the last digit was a 3--no one could contain their excitement! $30,806.07!!
What were your impressions on Will Work for Food?
-WILL WORK FOR FOOD seems like an organization with a lot of impact. It makes "doing your part" easy and meaningful. I think seeing the hunger bracelet was one of the most memorable parts of the evening.
Noah Bader- Junior at Sylvania Southview
What was your reaction when you heard how much money was raised?
-I was completely dumbfounded when I saw the amount of money was raised. I knew we had raised a large sum of money but over $30,000 dollars is just unreal I was unbelievably proud to be a part of such a wonderful event.
Tell us why Dance for A Chance is such a positive experience.
- D4AC is such a positive experience because you get to come together with your classmates to do something truly wonderful. You meet people that walk the halls of Southview that you may have never met before, but this event creates bonds of friendship through the common goal of everyone present: help other people.
What were your impressions on Will Work for Food?
-WWFF seemed to be a group of energetic people who really believe in what they do. I really enjoyed talking to the members present and the presentation you gave was very powerful on the dancers. The bicep-band was the most impacting thing of all.
Amy Horwitz- Junior at Sylvania Southview
What was your reaction when you heard how much money was raised?
-To be honest i got teary eyed when i heard how much money we raised. It’s amazing that 316 people can make such a difference. Not only did we reach a personal/group goal, were affecting the lives of so many other people that don’t have the wonderful opportunities we do. It’s a truly touching experience.
Tell us why Dance for A chance is such a positive experience.
-Dance for A Chance is so amazing. Its great to think that a small town in Ohio can provide help to people around the world. Not only do we raise money for a good cause, but also we have fun. It’s a life lesson. It shows us that perseverance does lead to positive results. It’s hard to stand for 12 hours, but in the end it’s totally worth every minutes. We all work together for a common goal and that’s important as well.
Eric Wolff- Senior at Sylvania Southview
What was your reaction when you heard how much money was raised?
-When I heard we raised over $30,000, I was both shocked and thrilled. It's such a crazy amount because I remember a couple years ago when $16,000 seemed like a huge number for us to raise. Now, almost doubling that amount, it just feels so good knowing that all of that money is going to make a difference in people's lives.
Tell us about why Dance for A Chance is such a positive experience.
-D4AC is a positive experience because it teaches the participants teamwork through events like the lip sync contest and the spirit competition. It also raises awareness in the community to issues they might not think about every day and helps them appreciate what they have and want to help out more.
What were your impressions on Will Work for Food?
-Will Work For Food seems like a very cool organization. You guys really made your point with the colored wristbands and hunger statistics. Your presentation helped us realize just why we do D4AC. We definitely picked the right organization to work with.
Averi Cragel- Senior at Sylvania Southview
What was your reaction when you heard how much money was raised?
-When I heard we raised over $30,000... I swear my heart stopped for a second. I just kept screaming, "oh my God oh my God!!" for a good minute straight. It was an indescribable feeling and I'll never forget it. To know that you affected so many lives is one of the best feelings you could have.
Tell us why Dance for A Chance is such a positive experience.
-Dance For A Chance is one of my best high school memories. It completely breaks down every high school student cliché; every student there is such a good person. We all worked so hard for the same goal, and that feeling of accomplishment was amazing. We sent such a positive message to so many people, and we had a ton of fun doing it.
What were your impressions on Will Work for Food?
-Will Work For Food seemed like a really cool organization. It seems like something that I'd really be interested in being a part of. I liked that it was people close to our age representing it, it made it a lot more relatable and interesting.
Claire Barbo- Senior at Sylvania Southview
What were your impressions on Will Work for Food?
-Will Work for Food is an awesome cause, and I'm so glad we chose it. I can't believe people that are so young started something so big, and it’s amazing how many people they are helping. I don't think people realize just how big an issue hunger is, and will work for food is bringing about that issue and raising awareness for it.
What is a word you would use to describe the event and will work for food cause?
-Inspiring. Life-changing. Remarkable. There are so many words I could use to describe this fundraiser. It was an incredible success and I'm so happy we were able to raise so much money.
Steve Weinberg - WILL WORK FOR FOOD CEO
The second I walked into Sylvania Southview I knew it had a special mix of dedicated teachers and passionate students. I think it was this fortunate combination that made for an extremely energetic and successful event. The Dance for a Chance contribution is the largest WILL WORK FOR FOOD has received to date so you can imagine how excited we were to be a part of the event. We hope to find a way to have Southveiw students stay involved with WILL WORK FOR FOOD through the years to come.