2024 Dr. Audrey Evans’ Scholarship Benefit
May 21, 2024
Same Inspiring Event, New Location!
Tuesday
MAY 21, 2024
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Come celebrate our signature event in support of St. James School! Our spacious new venue offers every guest a seated dining experience, comfortable viewing during our program, and the opportunity to have conversations with our whole community.
5:30 – 7:00 PM
RECEPTION & DINNER
- Choose a seat for a unique culinary dining experience brought to you by 12th Street Catering and DiBruno Bros.
- Enjoy refreshment from Moore Brothers wine and local beers.
- Fun games with Black Girls Love Math and stay “tuned” for other student surprises!
- Engage in table talks with our whole community.
- Peruse experiential silent auction items, including vacations,
golf outing, Eagles tickets, and more!
7:00 – 8:00 PM
PROGRAM
- Celebration of our theme “Leading with Love”
- Honoree recognition and remarks
8:00 PM
DESSERT & COFFEE
- End the evening on a sweet note
- Last chance to get your bids in! Silent auction closes
Kindly Reply by May 3rd
$150 suggested amount per ticket* or PAY WHAT YOU WISH
To make this event accessible to everyone in the St. James community, we do not set a ticket price.
*$50 of the suggested ticket amount is tax deductible
Atiyah Harmon
Founder
Black Girls Love Math (BGLM)
Atiyah Harmon is a former math teacher, school leader and nationally recognized curriculum trainer and developer. Atiyah is a graduate of Teachers College, Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania and Penn State University. A native of Philadelphia, Atiyah is committed to equitable practices and education opportunities for all.
Atiyah began partnering with St. James School in January 2023, and has inspired girls in 5th through 8th grades to think about math differently and
consider the STEM fields earlier.
The Rev. W. Frank Allen
Retired Rector, St. David’s Episcopal Church; Board of Directors President
The Rev. W. Frank Allen served as Rector of St. David’s Church since 1997. He retired in 2023. He grew up in Dallas, TX and attended Duke University on academic and music scholarships. After graduating with a degree in history, Frank worked for a large construction company in Philadelphia before answering the call to the priesthood.
Since Frank became President of the St. James School Board of Directors in 2020, we completed our first capital campaign, navigated COVID-19, and
finalized the acquisition of a new property.
Your Sponsorship Will Support
Innovative Leadership
Removing Obstacles and Adding Resources that Reduce Disparities for Our Students and Graduates
Youth Leadership
Instilling the Values and Skills Needed to Build, Maintain, and Repair Relationships as a Pathway to Leading Peers with Love
Shared Leadership
Coming Alongside Families and Neighbors to Meet the Human, Educational, and Spiritual Needs of the RAH Community
Thank You to Our Sponsors and Lead Investors!
as of 4/23/24
- Betsy & Jay Aikens
- The Rev. W. Frank Allen & Dr. Amy Allen
- Jim & Elaine Ballengee
- Mel Lewis Bonder
- Edward & Bonnie Buchak
- John Chou & Teresa Wallace
- Dr. Michael Damiano & Susan Damiano
- William M. Davison IV
- Kathleen Denis & Albert Rohr
- Lori & Matt Espe
- Ritson & Julie Ferguson
- Patricia & Gordon Fowler
- David Kasievich & The Rev. Andrew Kellner
- Kira Kerkorian
- Michael & Susie Lastowski
- Dick & Helen Leaman
- The Rt. Rev. Edward L. Lee & Kathryn Lee
- Dr. Chiduzie C. Madubata
- Dr. Douglas Marshall & Liz Moore
- Laurie & Sam Marshall
- Michael & Diane Mayer
- Jamie & Meg McLane
- Kathryn & Mark Miani
- Francie Middleton & Michael Fields
- Faith Parshall
- Dr. Cliff Pemberton & Ellen Pemberton
- Thomas Petro & Kris Messner
- The Cyril & Jacqueline Prince Charitable Fund
- Soozung, Brian & Robert Rankin
- Allyson & Steve Ross
- Dr. Patricia A. Schmieg
- Karl & Katherine Schoettle
- Laura & Tom Sibson
- Dick & Amanda Smoot
- Stewart & Sidney Spahr
- W. A. Speakman Family Foundation
- Barbara & Fred Sutherland (Chatham Foundation)
- The Rev. Marie Z. Swayze
- David Sweet
- Dana & Craig Toedtman
- Heidi Wells
- Peter & Susie Wilmerding
- The Rev. William Wood & Kristine Wood
- Anne J. Wright
- Mims M. Zabriskie
We’d LOVE to See You There
Dress Code
Business casual or spring cocktail attire
Directions and Parking
GPS address: 98 Richmond St., Philadelphia, PA 19125.
Free parking in Fillmore Lot, corner of Richmond St. and Frankford Ave. Look for “Official Parking” banners. From lot, walk across Richmond, down the lane toward E. Allen St.,
to The Fillmore entrance. Volunteers will be on the walk route to direct you.
Limited shuttle transportation will be available from St. David’s Church (Radnor). If interested, please check the box for “Shuttle Transportation” on the checkout page.
For more information: Contact Martha Heuser at [email protected] or 215.226.1276 x114
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