A Magical Celebration BLACK & WHITE BALL BREAKS RECORDS By every measure, the 2016 Black & White Ball was a spectacular success. Records were broken for attendance and fundraising at an unforgettable gala on the Linda Vista Campus. The 34th annual Parker gala netted more than $746,000 to support student financial assistance and faculty professional development. Co-chairs Michele Arthur and Parker alumna Yolanda Selene Walther-Meade planned a fabulous affair with meticulous attention to detail. The event was staged with the help of dozens of volunteers from the Parents Association.
Michele Arthur and Yolanda Selene Walther-Meade, co-chairs of the Parents Association Gala.
Tickets for the highly anticipated event sold out within days, requiring the organizers to expand the venue so that more than 600 guests could attend.
The evening opened with a culinary showcase. In a fantastically transformed Middle School Courtyard, 10 of the best chefs from both sides of the border served gourmet creations and lovely libations. Luxury ruled in the Art Deco Supper Club, fashioned under a beautiful tent that covered Lancer Lawn. Guests enjoyed a multicourse menu designed by Chef Giuseppe Ciuffa. After dessert, attendees danced to tunes from Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums. The celebration concluded in the Speakeasy Lounge, better known during the daytime as the library. It was a magical night that showcased incredible generosity and true appreciation for Parker’s teachers and students. n J.Dixx Photography
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PARKER MAGAZINE SUMMER/FALL 2016