More than 500 classic cars cruised in to Waldoboro car show
A 1932 Ford Model B stands open for inspection at the 12th Annual Cruisin' to Graduation Car Show at Medomak Valley High School in Waldoboro May 5. (Photo by Bane Okholm)
A close view of the dashboard of a 1956 Chevrolet Corvette, owned by Donna Miller, won the Best in Show title and a $100 cash prize at the car show May 5. (Photo by Bane Okholm)
Guests mill around more than 500 vehicles on display at the 12th Annual Cruisin' to Graduation Car Show at Medomak Valley High School in Waldoboro May 5. (Courtesy of Waldoboro Fire Department)
Trophies line risers at the Cruisin' to Graduation Car Show in Waldoboro May 5. (Courtesy Elizabeth-Ann Warren)
A vintage Chevrolet stands on display at the Cruisin' to Graduation Car Show in Waldoboro May 5. (Courtesy Susan Simmons)
Guests mill through some of the approximately 530 vehicles on display at the Cruisin' to Graduation Car Show May 5. (Courtesy of Waldoboro Fire Department)
A 1933 Ford Coupe at the Cruisin' to Graduation Car Show May 5. (Photo by Bane Okholm)
The hood ornament of a custom 'rat rod' gleams at the Cruisin' to Graduation Car Show. (Photo by Bane Okholm)
The guts of a custom "rat rod" on display for visitors at this year's Cruisin' to Graduation Car Show at Medomak Valley High School in Waldoboro. (Photo by Bane Okholm)
A musical instrument rests inside a custom vehicle at the Cruisin' to Graduation Car Show May 5 in Waldoboro. (Photo by Bane Okholm)
The dashboard of a 1967 Excalibur Phaeton. (Photo by Bane Okholm)
A 2008 Custom Pro Sled gleams in the Midcoast sun at this year's Cruisin' to Graduation Car Show. The motorcycle, owned by Mike Benner, won third place in the Custom Bikes category. (Photo by Bane Okholm)
Another photo of Mike Benner's 2008 Custom Pro Sled. (Photo by Bane Okholm)
This 1931 LaSalle convertible, owned by Charles Chiarchiaro, won third place in the 40s and under category. (Photo by Bane Okholm)
The license plate of a 1931 LaSalle convertible demonstrates its local roots. (Photo by Bane Okholm)
Owls Head Transportation Museum's 1940 Ford Deluxe Woody station wagon sits on display at the 12th Annual Cruisin' to Graduation Car Show at Medomak Valley High School. (Photo by Bane Okholm)
A close view of the front grill of Owls Head Transportation Museum's 1940 Ford Deluxe Woody station wagon. (Photo by Bane Okholm)
A close view of the dashboard of a 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. (Photo by Bane Okholm)
A 1956 Chevrolet Corvette on display at this year's Cruisin' to Graduation Car Show. (Photo by Bane Okholm)
This 1956 Corvette, owned by Donna Miller, won the Best in Show title and a $100 cash prize. (Photo by Bane Okholm)
Another photo of Donna Miller's 1956 Chevrolet Corvette, which won the Best in Show title and a $100 cash prize. (Photo by Bane Okholm)
A 1932 Ford Model B stands open for inspection at the 12th Annual Cruisin' to Graduation Car Show at Medomak Valley High School in Waldoboro May 5. (Photo by Bane Okholm)
A close view of the dashboard of a 1956 Chevrolet Corvette, owned by Donna Miller, won the Best in Show title and a $100 cash prize at the car show May 5. (Photo by Bane Okholm)
Guests mill around more than 500 vehicles on display at the 12th Annual Cruisin' to Graduation Car Show at Medomak Valley High School in Waldoboro May 5. (Courtesy of Waldoboro Fire Department)
Trophies line risers at the Cruisin' to Graduation Car Show in Waldoboro May 5. (Courtesy Elizabeth-Ann Warren)
A vintage Chevrolet stands on display at the Cruisin' to Graduation Car Show in Waldoboro May 5. (Courtesy Susan Simmons)
Guests mill through some of the approximately 530 vehicles on display at the Cruisin' to Graduation Car Show May 5. (Courtesy of Waldoboro Fire Department)
A 1933 Ford Coupe at the Cruisin' to Graduation Car Show May 5. (Photo by Bane Okholm)
The hood ornament of a custom 'rat rod' gleams at the Cruisin' to Graduation Car Show. (Photo by Bane Okholm)
The guts of a custom "rat rod" on display for visitors at this year's Cruisin' to Graduation Car Show at Medomak Valley High School in Waldoboro. (Photo by Bane Okholm)
A musical instrument rests inside a custom vehicle at the Cruisin' to Graduation Car Show May 5 in Waldoboro. (Photo by Bane Okholm)
The dashboard of a 1967 Excalibur Phaeton. (Photo by Bane Okholm)
A 2008 Custom Pro Sled gleams in the Midcoast sun at this year's Cruisin' to Graduation Car Show. The motorcycle, owned by Mike Benner, won third place in the Custom Bikes category. (Photo by Bane Okholm)
Another photo of Mike Benner's 2008 Custom Pro Sled. (Photo by Bane Okholm)
This 1931 LaSalle convertible, owned by Charles Chiarchiaro, won third place in the 40s and under category. (Photo by Bane Okholm)
The license plate of a 1931 LaSalle convertible demonstrates its local roots. (Photo by Bane Okholm)
Owls Head Transportation Museum's 1940 Ford Deluxe Woody station wagon sits on display at the 12th Annual Cruisin' to Graduation Car Show at Medomak Valley High School. (Photo by Bane Okholm)
A close view of the front grill of Owls Head Transportation Museum's 1940 Ford Deluxe Woody station wagon. (Photo by Bane Okholm)
A close view of the dashboard of a 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. (Photo by Bane Okholm)
A 1956 Chevrolet Corvette on display at this year's Cruisin' to Graduation Car Show. (Photo by Bane Okholm)
This 1956 Corvette, owned by Donna Miller, won the Best in Show title and a $100 cash prize. (Photo by Bane Okholm)
Another photo of Donna Miller's 1956 Chevrolet Corvette, which won the Best in Show title and a $100 cash prize. (Photo by Bane Okholm)
WALDOBORO — An estimated 2,000 people attended the 12th annual Cruisin' to Graduation Car Show at Medomak Valley High School May 5, an event that began in 2002 as a small car show to benefit MVHS' Project Graduation. This year, the show drew approximately 530 vehicles, 420 of which registered for a chance to win one of 115 trophies or plaques, according to event spokeswoman Elizabeth-Ann Bartlett.
Winners from this year included a 1956 Mercury four-door sedan owned by Robert Day, which took home the People's Choice award, and a 1956 Chevrolet Corvette owned by Donna Miller, which won Best of Show.
According to a press release, this year's show included more than 35 car, truck and motorcycle classes, with new classes being created each year due to increasing participation and demand.
Proceeds from the Cruisin' to Graduation show not only benefit the high school's graduating class and its graduation night activities, but also provide seed money for the freshman, sophomore and junior classes' future celebrations. Profits also fund a $500 scholarship for a graduating senior pursuing an education in the automotive field.
The MVHS Class of 2013 will spend their Project Graduation night at Penobscot Bay YMCA, where they will participate in chem-free activities throughout the night and into the morning.
Bartlett said it was a "great day," despite many reported sunburns — due to the pleasant weather.
Next year's Cruisin' to Graduation Car Show is planned for Sunday, May 4, 2014. More information is available at the Cruisin' to Graduation website and Facebook page.
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