More than 500 guests attended the 12th Annual Mapleton Education Foundation Gala “Opportunity Knocks!” on Friday, October 21st at the Westin Westminster.
Special thanks went to Presenting Sponsor Mountain States Toyota and Media Sponsor Telemundo Denver as well as Lead Sponsors, Colorado Lighting and Crescent Point.
This year’s event featured a silent and live auction, dinner and inspirational stories from top Mapleton students. Emcee Neal Browne kept things moving with several speakers including Co Executive Directors Channing Puchino and Hilary Sontag and presentations by Board President Beth Yohe and Superintendent Charlotte Ciancio. Doctoral Candidate and Speaker Rebecca Vartuli described her educational path in high school with the help of mentors and teachers who helped her reach her PhD degree expected this Fall.
Event proceeds support Mapleton Education Foundation programs including awards merit-based post-secondary scholarships to high-need Mapleton students; ensuring exceptional classroom instruction for all students; mini-grants to teachers with a plan to inspire students awards grants to students and programs ranging from eye exams for uninsured student athletes to entrance fee waivers at games and performances.
The Mapleton Education Foundation Board of Directors is comprised of business and community leaders, parents, teachers, staff and alumni who generously dedicate their time and talent to ensure that every Mapleton student has the resources and opportunities essential for success.
For more information visit: mapletonfoundation.org
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- Franny & The Jets entertained guests
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- Connie Io, and Cyndee Little
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- Mountain States Toyota was among the top sponsors
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- Rita and Tony Cobb, Isaac and Michelle Valdez
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- Megan Kirby, Jason Vahling, Robin O’Dorisio
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- Franny and the Jets performed all night
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- Monica Rosenbluth, Steven Newman, Tara Raju
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- Toni Booth, Mellisa Lewis
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- Tom Puchino, Hans Vonderhoten
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- Mapleton Public Schools Lieder Choir
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- Emcee Neal Browne
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- Colin Hotard, Lori Browne
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- Board President Beth Yohe
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- Superintendent Charlotte Ciancio
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- Rebecca Vartuli describes her education path leading to doctorate
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- Auctioneer Adam Kevil exceeded expectations
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- Auctioneer Adam Kevil kept the guests engaged
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- Guests bid on many luxurious vacation packages
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- Corinne Winthrop, Andy Leapley, Sarah Martinez, Melissa Johnson
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- Co Executive Director Hilary Sontag
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- Co Executive Director Channing Puchino
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- Janet Lopez of the Rose Foundation recognized for their contributions
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- Channing Pucino and Michael Everest
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- Superintendent Charlotte Ciancio
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- Frenny and the Jets
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- Janet Lopez and Channing Puncino
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- Eric and Megan Simpson
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- Michael Everest
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- Neal Browne holds up winning artwork
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- Ms Wilkonson and Neil Browne on stage
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- Tom and Nancy Yohe
