Music education is strong at Sturgis middle and high school with more than 200 students involved.
For many years, there has been a November pie sale. It’s a popular among community members as a way to support the band and orchestra programs.
From 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, students, parents and volunteers made 1,200 pies, which they sold for $10. All were ordered ahead of time.
Apple pie the owasnly option this year, due to shortages, and even that was a scramble. Kim Haller, a volunteer, said they went to seven different Gordon Food Service stores to get enough frozen apples.
The shopping list included:
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1,200 pie shells
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1,425 pounds of apples
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3.5 pounds cinnamon
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200 pounds butter
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556 pounds sugar
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261 pounds of flour
This article originally appeared on Sturgis Journal: Sturgis band and orchestra apple pie making day for annual fundraiser
