A group of Magnolia staff members formed a Relay for Life team, called Antinetti’s All Stars, in memory of former Magnolia Principal, the late Pam Antinetti, and in honor of her granddaughter, who is a Kindergartner at Magnolia. The school held the fundraiser from March 22-25 to benefit the Relay team for the American Cancer Society. For a $1 donation, students could cast a vote for who on campus they would most like to see kiss a pig, for a $5 donation, 10 votes could be cast.

Minabe received the most votes after they were tallied, with teacher-in-charge Kathy Jenkins coming in second place. “Little Lady” was the 120-pound hog owned by the Verdegaal family that was the recipient of the kiss.

As a result of the four-day fundraiser, $300 was brought in for the Relay for Life Team. The team has already raised over $12,000. Kindergarten teacher Chris Arsenio is the team captain. She reported that other schools in the district are also doing fundraisers such as “Coins for a Cure” and donating the money to support the Magnolia Relay team.

The team also has a fundraiser scheduled for today, Wednesday, March 31 at Bocelli’s Restaurant, where with mention of the team, 25 percent of profits will go to support the team’s efforts.

To donate to Antinetti’s All Stars, contact Arsenio at carsenio@oakdale.k12.ca.us.