WINSLOW, Maine (NEWS CENTER)-- Members of the
wrestling boosters at Winslow High School were shocked when they discovered
that their fundraiser account, which they say should have had thousands of
dollars in it, had been whittled down to less than one hundred dollars.
The Booster members are saying that one of
their own members is responsible for taking the money.
Once the discrepancy was discovered, it was
reported to the police. The Kennebec County District Attorney told us today
that an investigation into what happened to the money is pending, and a
decision on what charges, if any, will be brought against the alleged
perpetrator will be made in the coming days.
For now, the account remains drained, and
wrestling team
members
hope new funds can be raised before the start of their season.
members
hope new funds can be raised before the start of their season.
"It kind of hurts, you know, that someone
would actually take that away from us," says Johnny Lagasse, a member
of the Winslow wrestling team. "They said that they would always
want to see us enjoy it, and then they just take it away just like that, you
know? It hurts a lot."
The school's athletic director
says many people and groups in the area, including other booster programs, have
already donated to help the wrestling team get back on its feet.
director
says many people and groups in the area, including other booster programs, have
already donated to help the wrestling team get back on its feet.
If you would like to find out how you can
donate to Winslow's wrestling program, contact the school at 872-1990. A
Facebook page has also been created to let community members know about
upcoming fundraisers.