MARQUETTE -- Students at Marquette Alternative School prepared for a chili cook-off fundraiser. The cook-off raises money for Jim Pennell, a technical director at the school. But perhaps he's better known around town as half of the popular musical duo, Jim and Ray.
Jim had to undergo emergency eye surgery, so the money raised will help pay for his hospital bills.
The students will be making different types of chili: vegetarian, spicy and traditional. And to go along with the chili, they will also serve cornbread.
"It feels good. Immediately when Kim, our teacher, asked us if we were interested, everyone was immediately excited and wanted to jump into it," said student, Kayliegh Babcock.
The fundraiser will take place Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Graveraet School.
Tickets are $10 and are available at the door.
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