Carol Beeler, VMA Principal Janjay Gehndyu and ESE Director, Jackie Gehndyu.
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VMA board members include Melissa Dunlap, Melissa Morsli, Naiema Frieson, Wilitone Petit, Dr. Janet Taylor, and Louis Parker.
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The fifth grade gentlemen of VMA are ready to escort guests to their tables. Orlando Benitez, Sahel Rico, Arthur Weatherly, Melkis Ruiz and Sammy Louis-Gene.
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VMA fifth grade teacher Diego Velasco introduces an enthusiastic speaker, Wyatt Morton.
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Sammy Louis-Gene leads the VMA fifth grade including Feinley Louidor and Melkis Ruis up to the stage for a presentation.
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VMA Principal Janjay Gehndyu and JoAnn Johns
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Jill Fitch and VMA Love Lunch keynote speaker Dr. David Fitch
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Recently retired after practicing law in Sarasota for 42 years is VMA donor Jonathan Hausburg.
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Sagrario Weatherly's son Arthur will graduate the fifth grade in May 2025.
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Nadine Coles is rockin' her pink dress for the VMA Love Lunch.
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Director of Community Engagement and Development Lori D. Benton with Kayon Parker.
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Kay Latimore and Naiema Frieson
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Christina Chartrand and Courtney Bonacuse
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When asked on stage who his superhero is, Wyatt Morton quickly replied, "my stepfather!" Mom Janine Bernal and Brandon Colon are proud of their fifth grader.
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VMA graduate and about to become an ODA class of 2025 alum is Ira Jenkins, Jr., mom Fayth Jenkins and table escort, Marvin Pacheco.
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Robyn Faucy and Kayon Parker enjoy a quick shopping trip at the vendor tables during the VMA Love Lunch.
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Christine Jennings shows some love for the VMA Love Lunch.
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Ed Swan and VMA Principal Janjay Gehndyu
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Barbara Edelin and Annice Wooden
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Darren Gambrell and Dwight Henry
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From the Out of Door Academy are Elizabeth Bradley, Rob Holloway, Laura Murphy and Dana Calo.
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Carol Beeler and VP Community Engagement and Development Jay Lockaby
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Courtney Bonacuse supports VMA through the paddle raise.
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Susan Walker, Petra Vybiralova-Stanton, Rebecca Taysi, Janjay Gehndyu, Angelic Tassos and Ann Stephenson-Moe
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Diego Velasco, Sammy Louis-Gene, Lori D. Benton, Arthur Weatherby, Jackie Gehndyu, Feinley Louidor and Idanelis Ferrara
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Visible Men Academy donor JoAnn Johns and Lori D. Benton.
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VMA supporter Donna Koffman with student Wyatt Morton.
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Board Member Naiema Frieson with husband, Don.
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Visible Men Academy co-founder Louis Parker with with his wife, Kayon.
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Loreda Williams, Leslie Lacktman, Lori D. Benton, Reggie Bellamy, Judy Hall and Shannon Benton cap off the luncheon with huge smiles.
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VMA Principal Janjay Gehnydyu with Christine Jennings, Barbara Shirley and Sheila Weiss
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Visible Men Academy held its annual Love Lunch on Nov. 11 at Michael's on East with about 200 guests in attendance.
