Shine On! was held April 12 at the Visible Men Academy campus.
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Kayleigh Omang
| 10:39 p.m. April 12, 2019
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The Visible Men Academy students weren’t the only ones who shined April 12 on the VMA campus.
Shine On! brought supporters to the grounds of the school in colorful, tropical attire to celebrate its educational mission and students. The school was founded to teach at-risk elementary and middle school boys and help them develop a strong character. The school’s motto, “S.H.I.N.E,” stands for selflessness, honesty, integrity, niceness and excellence.
The event kicked off with a vibrant cocktail hour then a welcome speech by several VMA students. Later, the students once again took the spotlight by reciting a poem.
A live auction and paddle raise ended the program before guests hit the dance floor and grooved to the sounds of DJ Tony Campos.
Co-Chairs Chad and Tatyana Stewart with Alysha and Jeremy Shelby
George Mazzarantani with Co-Founders Cindy Day, Shannon Rohrer-Phillips and Neil Phillips
Shine On! bracelets were for sale for $50 and all proceeds went to VMA.
Tammy and Richard Karp with Clara Reynardus de Villanueva
David and Ruthanne Koffman with Tony Falu and Angel Hernandez
Aaron and Andrea Rutsky with Co-Chairs Alysha and Jeremy Shelby
Co-Chairs Alysha and Jeremy Shelby
Shine On! is hosted at the VMA campus.
The theme was tropical.
All the fruit was given to VMA families after the gala.
Marilene Rohrer, Shannon Rohrer-Phillips and Dr. Washington Hill
Nathan Carr and Angel Ortiz
Miro Czekanski shows Daniel Delcid, Emiliano Torres and Breyon Peterson how to paint on the canvas.
Terry and Susan Rawson
Danielle Dickerson, Leymis Bolaños Wilmott and Jeanne Bosmeny
Diara Spina and Donna Koffman
Brian Mariash and Bart Lowther
Clara Ramos and Laurel Corriveau
Keron Gordon, Rachel Yonker and Toquya Jones
Metal sculptures were for sale around the tent.
Nathalie, Patrick and Alina Michalowski
Jim and Charlie Ann Syprett
Jennifer Fox, Jaclyn Brunckhorst and Umbreen Khalidi-Majeed
Harry and Ritu Ahand with Mitzie Henson
Tiffany Mickens and Mary Ann Lobel
Laurel Corriveau and Paul Bova
Brenna Wilhm
The VMA students
VMA students introduced guests to the program.
Co-Chairman Jeremy Shelby tells the audience about VMA.
Co-Chairwoman Alysha Shelby tells the audience about VMA.
