The Shadow
COVINGTON, Va. (VR) – The inaugural Cougar Connection Dinner brought a unique dining experience to The Highland Centre McDonald’s, combining fine dining with a school fundraiser.
Inspired by a similar fundraising event held at a McDonald’s in Canada, local McDonald’s owner and operator Dan Jackson reached out to Alleghany High School’s Derek Cantrell to bring the concept to life.
Guests were treated to white-glove service, with meals served on traditional dinnerware. The menu featured a salad, a choice of beef or fish, a generous portion of fries, a beverage and dessert.
Attendees also received a commemorative glass, a lapel pin and a buy-one-get-one-free card.
During the evening, Jackson thanked guests for attending and supporting Alleghany High School, while extending special recognition to the sponsors who helped make the event possible. Alleghany High School Principal Derek Cantrell offered similar remarks before a raffle giveaway. Jackson told the Virginian Review that they hope to refine and expand the concept to accommodate other school-related functions in the future.
