GNA CAMPUS— On Friday, December 1, 2023, the GNA life skills class will draw the winning ticket for the autographed Penn State Football and a Dominic DeLuca autographed PSU hat. Your chance to win is only $1.00 away. Donations towards this event can be accepted through PayPal or in person with cash. To help keep the St. Patrick’s Day dance fun and successful, the money raised from the PSU raffle will fund the event. This event is open to kids from local schools with disabilities from all over the Wyoming Valley.
What is the St. Patrick’s Day dance? The GNA life skills class hosts this dance and takes place in the gymnasium on March 13, 2023. At the dance, you can jam out to the music, hang out with friends, and eat good food. Last year, the attendance was over 300 students, pulling them from schools like Crestwood, Hazelton, and Northwest to come hang out and enjoy themselves.
All types of donations for this event are welcome. If you’d like to contribute to the dance, here are some things you could donate:
St. Patrick’s Day necklaces
Decorations
Party favors
Food
Drinks
Paper plates
Cups
The GNA Insider had the opportunity to interview three kids from the life skills class to get their thoughts on the St. Patrick’s Day dance.
Name: George Edward Watkins Jr.
What’s your favorite thing about the St. Patrick’s Day dance?
Dancing with my best friends —Mrs. L
What’s your favorite thing to do at the dance?
Dance with Dayton and others.
Is this one of your favorite events that GNA hosts?
Yes, it sure is.
Are you excited to meet new people from other schools at the dance?
Yes, but not a lot though.
What’s your go-to dance move?
Twirl-Twist.
Name: Julian
What’s your favorite thing about the St. Patrick’s Day dance?
The candy.
What’s your favorite thing to do at the dance?
I like having fun.
Is this one of your favorite events that GNA hosts?
Yes, but I like going to Skyzone more.
Are you excited to meet new people from other schools at the dance?
Maybe
What’s your go-to dance move?
The Nice.
Name: Montral
What’s your favorite thing about the St. Patrick’s Day dance?
The “MCA” song and snacks.
What’s your favorite thing to do at the dance?
Dance and eat snacks.
Is this one of your favorite events that GNA hosts?
Yes, I also like Chacko Bowling.
Are you excited to meet new people from other schools at the dance?
Yes, I like meeting new friends.
What’s your go-to dance move?
The Cha-Cha Slide.
To get a chance to win the autographed Penn State Football and a Dominic DeLuca autographed PSU hat, buy a ticket now for the low price of $1.00. While you purchase a ticket, feel free to donate through cash, PayPal, or items intended for the dance. The drawing for these valued items will take place on Friday, December 1, 2023.
The GNA Insider would also like to thank the life skills students for giving us the chance to interview them.
