Spring Gala

On May 16th, City Year Columbia hosted another succeessful annual gala

Ripples of Hope 2011 School House ROCK!

Guests explored a day in the life of a City Year corps member… discovered how we help navigate students on the path toward academic success… and celebrated the impact our corps members have on the lives of the students in the schools we serve…

The night was full of special guests and memorable tributes to 5 individuals who are working to improve the lives of students and families across the state of South Carolina. Secretary Richard Riley, South Carolina's "Education Governor," closed the evening

HONOREES:
At Ripples of Hope School House ROCK! we honored individuals who have impacted children and helped keep students in school and on track to graduation in South Carolina!

	Congressman John M. Spratt, Jr.  Receiving the Lifetime of Idealism Award
	Dr. Suzan Boyd and Mr. Forrest Alton Chair & CEO of the SC Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
	Dr. Jim Rex  Former SC Superintendent of Education
	Dr. Jasper Salmond Former Chair, Richland School District One Board of Commissioners

MANY THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS!

Junior Sponsor at $5,000: 

Sophomore Sponsors at $2,500:

The Lipscomb Family Foundation

Freshman Sponsor at $1,000:

Charlotte & Joe Berry		Benjamin Green

For further information or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Callison Rawl at crawl@cityyear.org or 803.254.3349 x 2223