12-hour dance-a-thon held to save Marist High School from closure

Wednesday, April 12, 2017
BAYONNE, New Jersey (WABC) -- People were showing off their best dance moves at a fundraiser to save a Catholic high school in New Jersey.

The 12-hour dance-a-thon at Marist High School was one of several events this month to try to save the 62-year-old institution in Bayonne from shutting down.
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It is slated to close at the end of this academic year because of declining enrollment and operating deficits.

The campaign to save Marist High School hopes to raise $1.5 million by April 24th.
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Other upcoming events include a car wash and a concert.
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