“I’m a journalism student, helping out at the fashion show by conducting roaming interviews and live tweeting. It’s been a great hands-on experience.” —Nisha Bhikha, grade 11
Thanks from Show Liaison Sue Prutton “Celebrate! … K through life!” was such a huge success because of the 66 parent committee members who worked tirelessly for nine months and many more volunteers who worked on the event day to make sure this party was a blast. Event day workers included countless students from the upper and middle schools, who served as hosts, volunteers, greeters and backstage crew. This year we even had ASB president Revanth Kosaraju presenting on stage with Mr. Nikoloff. Without the tireless volunteer hours, support and commitment from parents, staff and students, this event would not have been possible. The success of this fundraiser also depends on the many sponsors and advertisers who support it and the fashion partners we rely upon every year (see sponsor list below). This year we had an all-time high of 12 different fashion partners including several couture designers, who wowed on stage! Please be sure to let them know you’re a Harker parent and thank them for their support whenever you use their services. One-of-a-kind and brand name stores alike need to know that they are benefitting from their developing relationship with us. Thanks, everyone, for another great year.
Sue Prutton
“This is my first year working (as a hostess) at the fashion show. It’s really exciting. I’m happy to do it, to help fund financial aid and Harker’s future.” —Priyanka Sharma, grade 12 “This is a wonderful opportunity for both parents and kids. It’s also good exposure for Harker and demonstrates how the school manages the balance between academics and social events.” —Priya Venkatesh, parent of Anagha Ram, grade 3 “Working the coat check has been a great way to see the fashion show up close and behind the scenes … I’m amazed by all the impressive work that goes into it. I’m graduating next year and really going to miss Harker. It’s a very special place.” —Patrick Yang, grade 12 “I don’t have any more kids at Harker, but I have many friends here and decided to attend the fashion show because I still feel very much a part of the community.” —Lori Saxon, parent of Kevin, Class of 2010
Photo by Kyle Cavallaro
Thank you so much to all our wonderful sponsors, and special thanks to those who have sponsored the fashion show for six or more years – they are marked with an *. Fashion Partners
Hair & Makeup by The Studio SPONSORS
Rajat Bahri and Kavita Tankha · The Keller Family Huican Zhu & Hong Wei · Marcia & Chris Riedel - Hunter Labs* · Michel Susai & Sudha Michel · Krish & Nina Panu* · Rector Motor Car Company* Cybil & Mike Armstrong, TICO Construction • Ajay Chopra & Shyamoli Banerjee • The Davis Family* • The Gurleroglu Family & MG Insurance Agency • Heritage Bank of Commerce* KangLi International, Inc. • The Liu Family • The Madala Family • The Sutardja & Dai Family
Media & In-Kind Sponsors Blue Heron Design Group* • Diamond Quality Printing* • JP Digital • Williams Party Rentals *Our six-year and above sponsors.
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