Thank you to all who
participated in this record-setting annual event. Over 600 attendees
lit-up the night at the Light Up The Night gala at the glamorous W
Minneapolis—The Foshay. Not only did we have record attendance levels,
but the event raised over $300,000!
2009 Page
Scholar Award Ceremony
On June 19, 2009, Page Education Foundation honored
the 2009-2010 Page Scholars with an Awards Ceremony at the Coffman Auditorium
at the University of Minnesota.Keynote
speaker Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak congratulated students on their educational
success and encouraged them to continue giving back to their communities.Participants also enjoyed a “Japanese
Drumming” performance by Mu Daiko and an inspirational speech by scholar
speaker Uriel Rosales-Tlatenchi.
The
Page Education Foundation has awarded 560 Page Grants to students across the
state of Minnesota who are currently enrolled full-time in a post-secondary
educational institution.
Senior Mentor of the Year –
David Nardolillo
The 2009/2010 Senior Mentor of the Year was awarded to David
Nardolillo. This award is given annually to honor a Page Education
Foundation volunteer mentor for their contribution and outstanding
service to the success of our Page Scholars and the goals of the
program. David was nominated by his mentee, Julian Phipps who said,
He’s definitely been there for me and has helped me a lot! He has been
a mentor and a friend. Thanks David for your ongoing commitment and
service to the Page Education Foundation.
Page Education Foundation Announces a New Program - Page Connections
Page Connections is a new program aimed at supporting Page Scholars as
they work to successfully complete their education and community
service. This program was outlined in part from feedback from our Page
Scholars – they articulated ways the Page Education Foundation could
support them while in school. Page Connections provides Page Scholars
the opportunity to access support services on campus,
internships/career opportunities, group service projects and ways to
connect with other Page Scholars. In addition, Page Connections creates
meaningful mentoring relationships by matching adult volunteers with
interested Page Scholars whose college and career experience complement
one another. Last year we had over 100 volunteers contributing to the
success of Page Scholars education through this mentoring program.
Former Page Scholar Kao Kalia Yang recently won best memoir/creative fiction category at the Minnesota Book Award—a project of Friends of the St. Paul Public Library—for her memoir, “The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir.” In her memoir, Yang tells her family’s journey from Laos to a refugee camp in Thailand to California to eventually settling in Minnesota during the Vietnam War where the Hmong fought alongside Americans. Her memoir provides an eloquent recount of her family’s struggles as they attempt to adapt to this new life and community.
We need your help in making the Light Up the Night silent auction the best ever! We are seeking original handcrafted items, gift certificates, services and consultations, themed gift baskets, unique experiences, and other creative contributions. Proceeds from this event will support the programs and services of the Page Education Foundation.
Your donation will be on display at the event and will be acknowledged in the auction catalogue. Contact Carolyn Jones at 612-332-0406 or for more information.
The Page Education Foundation presents this annual report with great pride. As the number of Page Scholars grows, our original vision has not changed. This year, we anticipate our 650 Page Scholars will reach more than 15,000 younger children. Our impact on the community is clear. In this annual report, you will meet several Page Scholars striving to succeed in school while making a difference in their communities.
Nowhere is the tradition of giving more vital than in scholarships, with one generation assisting the next. For the first time, you can create a named scholarship at the Page Education Foundation.
Justice Alan Page and his wife Diane were the third recipients of the annual Reatha Clark King Award for Excellence and Youth Motivation through the Cultural Arts at the VocalEssence Witness performance at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts.
