The Marmaton Valley High Forensics team has qualified for nationals, but that is only half of the process — now they need to raise the money.
“We need about $6,000 for everyone,” Forensics supervisor Julie Tholen said. Six students will travel to Philiadelphia for the competition on May 23.
The team has organized a benefit auction and dinner on Tuesday to raise money for the trip.
Set for the MVHS commons area for 5 p.m., the team will have a pulled-pork dinner prepared. The auction begins at 7 p.m. with Leon Thompson as auctioneer.
Tickets are $8 at the door, or may be purchased in advance from any of the Forensics students.
Tholen said the team has gift baskets that are being donated by local merchants and former forensics students that will be auctioned. Two baskets consist of “chocolate from around the world” and contain chocolate from 18 different countries. There are 50 baskets in total.
MV forensics set for Philly
