Even as the economy trembles and the city struggles, the Milton High School Athletic Association is soaring.
The Eagles booster club raised a whopping $166,000 in its annual Red and Silver Ball at the Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta.
About $93,000 came from the auction of about 500 donated items, including a weeklong trip to Italy. Some of the money will be used to hire a trainer. According to the athletic association Web site, the trainer currently provides services in exchange for advertising. She typically treats 30 to 40 student-athletes a day and often travels with the team.
Tina D’Aversa, city councilwoman and mom of a sophomore at Milton High School, said there were six rooms at the Marriott of donated items, such as signed memorabilia.
“Parents are stepping up and making donations,” she said. “I think people are willing to donate because they feel like they have some control over the money. They want their kids to have the best opportunity.
Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood said the community is fairly affluent and they love their Eagles.
“There’s a lot of passion for their schools, their kids and their sports teams,” he said.
The Eagles are 3-1 in District 6-AAAAA, and 4-1 overall.
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