Every year in June, The Andover Beacon publishes photos of eighth graders graduating from Andover Elementary/Middle School and of Andover students graduating from Merrimack Valley High and from Proctor Academy. This year, the Beacon is asking for help in underwriting the cost of publishing not only these photos but also the many articles and photos about our schools and students it publishes all year long.

If you could make a special gift of $10 (more or less, as you see fit) by May 15, we will be happy to include your name on the list of well-wishers who send congratulations to all our students and to the community that supports their success. The special message and list of well-wishers (a mock-up is shown here) will appear in the June issue of The Andover Beacon. The special message reads:

“It Takes A Village to advance a class of capable, confident, caring students to the next grade every year. In honor of the entire community’s achievements in this area — and most of all, in honor of the students themselves — the following have helped underwrite the Beacon’s continuing coverage of our schools.”

If you’d like to help (anonymously, if you prefer), please get your special gift to the Beacon by May 15. Thank you!

You can send a check to The Andover Beacon, PO Box 149, Andover 03216, or you can donate online with a credit card at AndoverBeacon.com.

Contributions to the Beacon, a 501(c)(3) public charity, are tax deductible as allowed by law.