Booker Middle Schools raises "funs" for the VPA program

The Visual Performing Arts program raised around $15,000.

  • By Amelia Hanks
  • | 11:57 p.m. March 30, 2019
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Parents learned how to play the drums and make art at the Masterclass "Fun"raiser on March 30. 

Parents replaced the students in the masterclasses, which were taught by faculty at Booker Middle School, to raise money for all of the  Visual and Performing Arts program. Overall, the program raised $15,000 for the year. The event featured art class offerings including 2D/3D art, band, chorus, creative writing, dance, drama, graphic design, guitar, musical theatre and orchestra.

There was a performance in the amphitheater to start the fundraiser, and a photo booth in the reception, as well as food provided.

Maria Savino and Danielle Holdway make crafts in the Masterclass.
Maria Savino and Danielle Holdway make crafts in the Masterclass.
Jesse White and Diane Lawson are parents of children in the VPA program, learning about how to do art projects.
Jesse White and Diane Lawson are parents of children in the VPA program, learning about how to do art projects.
The parents used materials students also used in class.
The parents used materials students also used in class.
Lisa Saba and Dana Judge
Lisa Saba and Dana Judge
Greek food and veggies were served at the reception.
Greek food and veggies were served at the reception.
The centerpieces reflect the artistry of the VPA program.
The centerpieces reflect the artistry of the VPA program.
Katy Sabin with Tom and Janet Olshewsky
Katy Sabin with Tom and Janet Olshewsky
Committee members Roxanne Jorgensen, Xiomara Dearing, Savannah Holds, Janine Gevas and Kelly Carney
Committee members Roxanne Jorgensen, Xiomara Dearing, Savannah Holds, Janine Gevas and Kelly Carney
LaShawn Frost and Savannah Holds
LaShawn Frost and Savannah Holds
Kerri Scolardi and Kara Chalmers
Kerri Scolardi and Kara Chalmers
There were handmade paper flower decorations at the reception.
There were handmade paper flower decorations at the reception.
The parents made small coins during their masterclass.
The parents made small coins during their masterclass.

 

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