December 17, 2007, Yarmouth, Maine: On Thursday, January 10, 2008, North Yarmouth Academy (NYA) will host its seventh annual Choral Concert to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Maine. Select NYA choruses, as well as community choruses that may include the Wescustago Youth Chorale, Waynflete Men's A Capella, and "On the Go," a quartet of the Downeasters, will perform at 7:00 p.m. at the First Universalist Church, 97 Main Street, Yarmouth. Admission is free, but donations are welcome.
NYA's Make-A-Wish Committee has raised over $30,000 since its inception in 1997, granting six wishes for children in Maine with life-threatening medical conditions. NYA is currently raising funds to help the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Maine grant a seventh NYA-sponsored wish, and this concert is part of the fundraising effort. Marissa Markonish, Chair of NYA's Modern & Classical Language Department and Co-Chair of the Make-A-Wish Committee said, "Every year the entire NYA community works together planning events to benefit this very worthy cause. It means so much when the students have the opportunity to meet a wish family and see the difference that they can make in someone's life. The passion and commitment of the students is inspiring."
North Yarmouth Academy is an independent, college preparatory, coeducational day school serving students in grades 6 through 12. NYA is dedicated to fostering integrity, character and intellect in young adults.
For more information, please contact:
Kristi Belesca
Director of Community Development and Communications
North Yarmouth Academy
148 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
207-846-2380 ext. 9327
kbelesca@nya.org