Marquette Catholic High School Preps for This Weekend’s Mega Raffle Drawing [Video]

ALTON – One lucky community member will win $50,000 this weekend at Marquette Catholic High School’s Mega Raffle.

A long-standing community tradition, the raffle aims to raise around $120,000. Marquette will then give away $62,000 in prizes at their Homecoming Block Party on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in front of Marquette Catholic High School (MCHS) in Alton. The rest of the proceeds will go directly to the school to help fund resources and scholarships.

“The Marquette family is familiar with the Mega Raffle, and they look forward to it every year,” said Director of Development Mary Hough. “It really just started with a group of Marquette parents and board members who wanted to get a fun fundraiser going for the school. It’s been alive since then and going strong.”

The raffle’s grand prize is $50,000, but there are several other cash prizes available. During the block party, MCHS will also …