Established in 1991 by Raelene Chaney to keep FHS graduates safe in celebration, Grad Nite Live continues today for Fillmore youth. A cruise ship complete with “gambling”, dancing, food and fun times is offered to all graduating seniors. Transportation provided. All donations welcomed to support our seniors! A tri-tip dinner fundraiser is being held on Friday, May 19, by the FHS Athletic Boosters Club, from 3:30pm-6:30pm, $50. More information can be found on the page 4 flyer. For more information on how you can help, you may contact Jenny Andrade at 805-340-3601

In May 2019, a plea to the Fillmore Community was released by the Fillmore District Safe Graduation Grad Nite Live Non-Profit, asking for donations to help offer the FHS Class of 2020 Grad Nite Live Cruise. The following is an updated version of that plea for the Class of 2023:

Dear Community of Fillmore,
In 1991 Raelene Chaney, co-founded what was once Grad Nite Live. The purpose of Grad Night Live was to have the students in our community celebrate a safe and sane graduation.
In 1990 James Anderson, an 18-year-old graduate planning on joining the US Marines, was killed in a car accident after hitching a ride with a former classmate after a late-night party. The 20-year-old classmate was later sentenced to six years in prison for DUI (alcohol and cocaine) and crashing his car into a power pole outside of Fillmore, killing Anderson. This was the catalyst for Grad Nite Live.

This nonprofit organization ran for over 26 years (as of night 2019). It was not until Mrs. Cheney’s health took a turn that she could no longer run the non-profit.

To make this happen in 2023 they need the community’s help. A large deposit is required to make this happen and unfortunately, they do not have the funds as of yet. They are asking for support from our amazing community to help offer this opportunity to the graduating students. Please help them make this happen for the graduating Class of 2023.
A tri-tip dinner fundraiser is being held on Friday, May 19th, by the FHS Athletic Boosters Club, from 3:30pm-6:30pm, $50. More information can be found on the page 4 flyer.

For more information on how you can help, you may contact Jenny Andrade at 805-340-3601.