Booker High School fundraiser showcases student talent
Actor Charlie Barnett, of Russian Doll and Chicago Fire, also attended the event.
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Amelia Hanks
| 8:34 p.m. March 9, 2019
Sarasota
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It was a perfect night to have an outdoor event in Sarasota at the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe rooftop on March 9.
Booker High School hosted their first ever fundraiser for its visual performing arts program called Kaleidoscope of Creativity. Student performers sang musical numbers and covers of popular songs as event-goers watched on. Art students also auctioned off their own art pieces to benefit the cause.
The donations goal for the event was $50,000. Principal Dr. Rachel Shelley and VPA head Rebecca Abrahamson orchestrated the event.
A notable alumnus at the event was Charlie Barnett, an actor most recently known for his performance in Netflix's "Russian Doll."
Mesa Serbin, a student at Booker High School in the Visual Performing Arts program, auctioned off her painting.
Lou Oberndorf, Rosemary Oberndorf and Ian Black
Hank Battie, Roger Upson and Jean Upson with Brock Leach
The Kaleidoscope of Creativity fundraiser is the first ever that has ever benefitted the Booker High School VPA program.
Danee Barnett, Dan Boxser and Litten Boxser
Charlie Barnett with Rebecca Abrahamson
Amanda Kulaw and Marty Katz
Dr. Rachel Shelley spoke at the fundraiser.
Rebecca Abrahamson, who runs the VPA program, is also a graduate of Booker High School, with Dr. Rachel Shelley.
Janet Cantees and Teri Hansen
Student Emma Johnson performs a number from "Cinderella," the upcoming musical put on by Booker High School.
Anaiah Hickcox and Zoey Barton
Oysters were served at the event, along with other hors d'oeuvres.
Phil Leonard, Sunny Smith and Liza Leonard
Jewelry and other items were given away in a raffle.
Mark Smith and Sarita René
Bernadette Bennett and Nancy Milholland
Lori Abrams and Scott Keys
Booker High School students performed for the attendees of the fundraiser.
