Gala 2011

The Partnership for Academic Excellence hosted its Seventeenth Annual Gala Dinner/Dance which included a live/silent auction on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Maravela’s Banquet Hall in Fox Lake. Rob Gangware, auctioneer, donated his services to the event. Professional photographer, Dave Hirschfeld also donated his services for this formal event. You are invited to view the Seventeenth Annual Gala Dinner event photos online at www.momentshare.com/davehirschfeld. You will need to enter the event name (grant) and password (gala auction) to visit the site.
 

Students in tuxedos (donated by Gipper Formal Wear in McHenry) and glimmering gowns greeted guests, served hors d’oeuvres, took pictures, held a 50/50 raffle, seated guests, and distributed programs.  The following students participated in this year’s event: Kassie Stimpson, Dustin Wilson, Justin Sanchez, Noah Brandt, Josh Brandt, Alex McEnery, Quinn Wilson, Dennis Becker, Mallory Gizowski, Teagen Matusik, Andrew McKenzie, Troy Parent, Jenna Wilson, Delanie Olsen, Ana Zitkus, Kirsten Zitkus, Taylor Stevens, and Cortney Kingsley.

In attendance were participants from the business community and the school. The net revenue for the past 15 years is over $350,000. Proceeds from this event will assist  financially needy students, enhance classroom technology, and provide scholarships for academically talented students.

In 1985, the Partnership for Academic Excellence was established to garner financial support from local businesses and community leaders for financially disadvantaged students and to acknowledge the academic accomplishments of graduating senior students. The Gala has become the primary source of revenue for the Partnership. We wish to extend a sincere appreciation to the individuals and businesses that participated and continue to support this event. Pictures of the event may be found on the GCHS website in the near future.

2011 Grant Gala

Are you looking for a fun night out? Join us at Maravela’s for the Grant Gala on Saturday, November 5. Tickets are available per person or receive a discount for a table. An open bar is included. Absolute Entertainment will provide dancing until midnight!

The Gala is a black tie event with over two hundred and fifty participants from the business community and school. It is used as a means to generate funds for the Partnership for Academic Excellence, which provides scholarships, assistance to needy students, and supports the district’s technology plan.  In order to give you a better idea of how the Gala funds are used, last year we distributed over $26,000 to support students.

One of the auction items already donated is an excursion to Puerto Vallarta! For more information/invitations or to donate a silent or live auction item call Mary McKenzie, GALA chair, at 847-587- 8992. Parents, teachers and alumni are welcome to join the committee. Check the GCHS website for meeting times and additional information.

Please participate in some way to make the Gala a success. I know the students we serve will be appreciative.

Click here to view the entire Gala Invitation.