Tigerpalooza

Students raise over $50,000 during annual philanthropy week

Thanks to the students at Norman High, 83 kids in foster care will get to attend Royal Family Kids Camp, a summer camp experience for kids 7 to 15 years old who have experienced abuse or neglect.

Tigerpalooza, named for the school’s feline mascot, is an annual intensive two-week effort filled with fun activities, spirited challenges and exciting assemblies, all with the goal to raise money to help kids in Cleveland County. The student-led effort selects a different non-profit each year to fundraise for.

Norman juniors Emma Henry and Claire Hopper were this year’s Tigerpalooza committee chairs tasked with leading the group of students. Both were excited to see the impact Tigerpalooza had on the student body and the children who will be able to attend summer camp.

“I didn’t think we would be able to raise as much as we did,” shared Hopper, adding that they doubled their funds in one single night.

Henry said the committee sent out 3,000 letters to local businesses and planned fun events for students to participate in.

“My favorite is the Powder Puff game,” Henry said. “It is our biggest event, a lot of people get involved.”

They also hosted a student dare challenge, Lunch on the Lawn food truck picnic, spirit stick competition and more.

“Tigerpalooza is really important because it brings the school together and we really needed that after COVID,” shared Hopper. “Students love doing all of the fun things, knowing they are making a difference.”

Henry said they are already hard at work making plans to make next year’s Tigerpalooza even bigger and better.

“Norman is a great place to live,” she shared. “The community really surrounds you and is eager to help.”

Tigerapalooza’s three gold level sponsors were Landscapes USA, IMMY and the Burr family. – BSM