Gala


Head of the Class Benefit 2008

A Great Success!

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Over 200 guests joined us for Scholarship Chicago's annual dinner & "campus tour" to celebrate the achievements of college-bound scholars on November 13 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.

Scholars led guests through the "college application process," compared college choices and had a chance to picture themselves in their "dream job" during the interactive cocktail hour.

A gourmet dinner was served in the "campus dining hall" to Chicago's leading business, educational and community leaders, and Scholars.

We extend a special thank you to Freeborn & Peters LLP, sponsors of the 2008 Head of the Class Benefit, for their generosity and commitment to the work and mission of Scholarship Chicago.  

Photos

 

Guests, students and rockstars were all greeting by the Campus Tour sign.  

 

Out of all the choices, Kirstyn Fields decided to be an anstronaut for a day. 

Nicole Paprocki (Class of 2011) guides guests to the Campus Tour. 

      

Derrick Clifton (Class of 2012) looks very sharp as a judge, while his "intern" has a few tasks to perform.     

 

Scholars pose by the beautifully decorated "College Application Station", while a guest  fills out his college application. We hope he got accepted to the college of his choice!

Jim Tajashian Trio, a student jazz band performs for guests

Guests are enjoying the evening, while Shiela Stier increases her odds of winning the Bobbi Brown raffle prize. 

We also had some very young guests. 

Campus Tour was a blast!

Becky Brett's team did a great job!

  

Mr. Randall Vickery, of Freeborn & Peters LLP,  shared his personal story and the reward that is possible when you believe in the potential of young people and "invest for perpetual dividends". 

Karolis Karalevicius (Class of 2008), a current Scholarship Chicago Fellow, ensured a healthy dose of laughter with his speech.

 Derrick Clifton, Kristin Robinson of YPC, Cary Stier of Deloitte, and Anna Lynn Smith speak to the guests. On the right: YPC board members who recently became Scholarshiph Chicago's Associate Board.