The money went to the school's media center and library. Success, Engeln and others say, is mostly about hitting the pavement, getting in touch with people, and working hard the old-fashioned way. Common products include baked goods, doughnuts, fruit, sub sandwiches, pizza, student directories, T-shirts, magazines, and school supplies. Booths at school and local fairs . At North High School in Evansville, Ind., the band sells funnel cakes at the yearly city fair.
Parents man it day and night, and it's very successful.
One reason was low overhead. With luck, Rathbone said, only half the people who bought tickets will come, boosting profits. Cultural dinners . In Evansville, Ill., North High School's Spanish Club served a taco dinner, and its German club offered a bratwurst dinner. Flower sales .