Help us help bring graduation back to Lockport!

Start a fundraiser to benefit Kenan Center's Civic Arena: where Lockport's graduation belongs.

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Renee Sossong
"Class of 1990"

$50
Renee Sossong
"Class of 1990"

$50
Lynne (Crofts) Hauser
I donated in support of this campaign on Class of 1983 Hinton's page.

$100
Molly Mayers
"Let's Go Class of 2004!"

$50

Virginia Miller
"For Rachel Ross class of 2000"

$100
antoinette sirianni
"class of 84"

$50
Elizabeth Maiolo
"Class of 1984"

$100
Paul Farrell
"Class of 1984!"

$250

Christy Steward
"💙🎓💛"

$25
A supporter of Judy Arlington
I donated in support of this campaign on Judy Arlington's page.

$100
A supporter of Class of 1983 Hinton
I donated in support of this campaign on Class of 1983 Hinton's page.
Colleen Palmer
"Class of 84!We got this!"

$50

Gretchen Neuman
"Class of 1984"

$100
Wendy Marsich
I donated in support of this campaign on Class of 1983 Hinton's page.

$25
Donna Wick
"John & Donna Wick - Class of 1983"

$100
Tracy Savage
"Class of 1983"

$100

Bridget Licata
I donated in support of this campaign on Bridget Licata's page.

$150
Molly Golebiewski
I donated in support of this campaign on Class of 1983 Hinton's page.

$50
Jennifer Genewick
"I’m donating for the class of 1984"

$100
Lynnette OStewart
"I am making this donation in memory of Lockport Senior High School Class of 1984 classmates who are no longer with us."

$100

Sean & Staci Pike
"Class of 96!"

$100
Charles Haungs
I donated in support of this campaign on Adam VanDeMark (Class of 1996)'s page.

$100
Lockport Lions Boosters
"It will be great when we can finally have graduation where it belongs!!"

$100
Elizabeth Millen
"#classof1996 #LHS1996 Let’s go 1996! We got this! "

Nikki Harrington
I donated in support of this campaign on Adam VanDeMark (Class of 1996)'s page.

$50
Susan Barry
I donated in support of this campaign on Class of 1983 Hinton's page.

$100
Amy Moritz
"So many great memories at the Kenan Center, all capped off by graduation!"
Marisa Goodrich-Gilbert
"I donated in support of this campaign"

$100

Michelle Prendergast
I donated in support of this campaign on Bridget Licata's page.

$50
Don Swanson
"The Zoo ~ Scorpions"

$200
Kelly VanDeMark
I donated in support of this campaign on Adam VanDeMark (Class of 1996)'s page.
Class of 1983 Hinton
"Let’s gooooo class of 1983!!"

$100

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We’re challenging YOU to rally your classmates, friends, and families to support a cause that’s close to home.

Bring Graduation Back to Lockport is a special sub-campaign of the Kenan Center Civic Arena Capital Campaign. We're working to bring high school graduation ceremonies back to Lockport for the first time since 1997. With your support, the Class of 2027 could be the first in 30 years to walk the stage at the Kenan Center.

But this isn’t just a fundraiser. It’s a friendly competition.

We’re calling on alumni and supporters from every class year to step up and represent. The class that raises the most by the Bills' Home Opener (September 7th, you know the date already though) will earn naming rights to the new graduation stage—a lasting tribute to your pride, your people, and your legacy.

Starting a fundraiser is quick and easy—and we’ll give you everything you need to succeed. Your support will help build a Civic Arena that welcomes graduation home and serves Lockport with year-round opportunities in arts, culture, recreation, education, and sports.

If you notice multiple fundraisers happening for the same graduating class—don’t worry! We’re tracking them all behind the scenes to make sure every gift is counted toward the right class total. So keep the momentum going and rally your classmates—we’ll take care of the rest!

Would rather support a check? Feel free to write your check out to Kenan Center, include your class year on the memo, and send it to Kenan Center, 433 Locust Street, Lockport, NY 14094.

Prefer to skip the fundraiser? You can still make a direct donation to the overarching campaign here. Every gift gets us closer to our goal.

Let’s bring our graduates—and our community—home to Lockport.
Which class will lead the way?

If you have questions about starting a fundraiser or donating to this project, give Kenan Center a call at 716-433-2617 and ask for Lindsey or email lindsey@kenancenter.org.

To learn more about the need for a new Civic Arena and Kenan’s ACRES programming, watch the video below.