What is Project Graduation?
Project Graduation is an all-night celebration designed to keep our graduates safe while having an unforgettable time with their classmates.
It's a tradition that ensures our seniors enjoy one last epic night together before starting their next adventure.
welcome to
CLASS OF 2025!
Puma Paradise!
Friday, June 6, 2025 - 9:00pm - 4:00am - Maria Carrillo High School
Get ready for an unforgettable night filled with tropical vibes, exciting entertainment, and endless fun.
Seniors, this is your night!
Your Ultimate Grad Night Escape!
Your final sendoff before stepping into the next big adventure!
Puma Paradise is a tropical escape designed just for you, where the stress of finals and college apps fades away and the fun takes over.
Beach vibes, flamingo floaties, and nonstop entertainment, all packed into an all-night party.
This event is your chance to celebrate safely, stress-free, and surrounded by your friends, making memories that will last long after the night ends.
Why Attend?
Celebrate with Friends
This is your last chance to party with your entire class!
Win Big
Amazing raffles and grand prizes throughout the night!
Nonstop Fun
With so many activities, there’s something for everyone.
Stay Safe
A supervised, alcohol- and drug-free environment means parents can rest easy.
What's Included?
Get ready for a night packed with nonstop fun, food, and prizes! Dance to a live DJ, test your luck at the casino tables, snap pics in the themed photo booth, and enjoy delicious food and drinks all night long. With epic raffles, exciting games, and surprises around every corner
Live DJ & Dance Floor
Photo Booth
Pickleball
Tarot Card Reader
Casino Games & Prizes
Multiple Bounce Houses
Caricature Artist
Board Games
Food & Drinks All Night
Minute To Win It Games
Temporary Tattoos
Line Dancing
Epic Prizes
Ax Throwing
Palm Reader
Karaoke
Amazing Prizes
Get Your Ticket!
Tickets go on sale, Monday, April 28th for $120.
Prices increase to $150, on Thursday, May 15th.
Don’t miss out on Puma Paradise, the ultimate graduation celebration! Secure your ticket now and guarantee your spot for a night of unforgettable fun, food, music, and prizes. Prices go up soon, so grab yours before it’s too late! This is your last big party with your class—make it count!
How Can You Help?
Puma Paradise is made possible by the incredible support of our community!
There are many ways to get involved—become a sponsor, donate a prize, or volunteer to help create an unforgettable night for our graduates.
Whether you’re a parent, local business, or alumni, your contribution ensures a safe, fun, and memorable celebration for the Class of 2025.
Join us in making this night one to remember!
Thank You To Our Generous Sponsors!
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSOR
BRONZE SPONSOR
Smile Orthodonitcs
Join in the Planning!
Join us for one of our upcoming planning meetings!
We meet at 7:00pm in the MCHS Staff/Faculty Lounge.
Wednesday, February 5th
Wednesday, March 5th
Wednesday, April 2nd
May 7th
Project Grad Committee
President
Larry Gross
LNGross@bellsouth.net
Treasurer
Samantha Donohue
samanthad707@gmail.com
Secretary
Stacey McGarva
Beverages
& Food
Shelby Moeller
Donations
Katherine Larson
Memory
Lane
Theresa Kwan
Facilities & Operations Coordinator
Britt Kelleher
Prizes
Jennifer Smith
Senior
Check In/Check Out
Lisa Sullivan
Ticket Sales
Senior Mailer
Teresa Jepson
Website
Lawrence Gross
Casino
Coordinator
Susan Volmerding
Electrical &
Lighting
Ron CeCeena
Entertainment/Games Coordinator & Salon
Britt Kelleher
Decorations &
Theme
Stacey McGarva
Security
Theresa Kwan
Britt Kelleher
Senior
Breakfast
Natalie Goodrich
Volunteer Coordinator
& Check In
Raquel & Ron Milton
Cleanup
OPEN
Find out more ways to help!
Contact us to find out more about volunteer opportunities, fundraising events, and ways to get involved! We have a few Committee Chair positions opening up for the 2024-2025 school year as well as volunteers for set up, the night of the party, and clean-up. Any help is appreciated in making this a wonderful event for the graduating seniors!
Contact Larry Gross at
770-296-1524
Maria Carrillo High School Project Grad
Maria Carrillo High School
6975 Montecito Blvd
Santa Rosa, California 95409
Maria Carrillo High School Project Graduation
is a Charitable Organization
Tax ID# 68-0398050
Affiliated with Sonoma County Safe and Sober Project Graduation
Tax ID# 90-1078768
Project Graduation is a well-established tradition throughout Sonoma County in which inspired parents make a commitment to our graduates to help them through what is statistically the most dangerous night of their lives.
We are a nonprofit-100% volunteer organization committed to providing a safe, fun, alcohol and drug-free environment for all graduating seniors on grad night. We serve the seniors of Maria Carrillo High School, and over 90% of all seniors have attended this memorable event. In the past more than 250 parents, teachers, and community volunteers help plan, organize, and staff this all-night party.