FUNDRAISER FOR CHS ALUM'S FUNERAL COSTS

PATCH tells the story of Cassandra Duke, a CHS alum from 2011 who died recently of flu complications.

Read HERE about the effort to raise money for her family's expenses.

See the letter Columbia Principal Lovie Lilly sent to families this past week.

Dear Columbia High School Faculty, 

We are saddened to learn of the untimely death of our alumnus, Cassandra Duke from the Class of 2011.  During her years at Columbia High School, Cassandra was admired and respected by all those who knew her.  CHS has extended condolences to the family during their time of need, and we have expressed our deepest sympathies through visits, cards, flowers, and telephone calls. 

It has been brought to our attention that the family is in dire financial need, in order to complete the funeral arrangements for Cassandra.  Through the assistance of the Parenting Center, we have reached out to the HK Community Fund whose mission includes charitable donations for those in need.  Anyone who would like to assist the family in completing the funeral arrangements for Cassandra can make a financial donation through the HK Community Fund.

 Contributions will be an act of kindness that will provide significant relief for the family, and are, of course, strictly voluntary.  

On behalf of the administration, faculty, and students, I thank you for extending your thoughts, generosity, and support to Cassandra’s Family, and to all those of us at Columbia High School who loved her too.  

Sincerely yours, 

Lovie Lilly, Ed.D.

Principal