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 2nd annual Reach for the Stars Gala
A celebration of our students, advisors, board, and donors
April 30, 2011
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens
Artwork by 
Brandon Hurtado,
Cosby High School, Class of 2011

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Guests enjoyed the Lewis Ginter Conservatory.
They had time to enjoy the beautiful weather, good food and drinks, and to talk.
Virginia Secretary of Education Gerard Robinson gave the keynote address in a program that included a GRASP advisor, former students, a GRASP donor, and a special award for the student who designed the invitation.
Lewis Ginter Conservatory featured a display of orchids that Reach for the Stars guests enjoyed.Guests enjoyed the floral displays in the conservatory.Lewis Ginter Conservatory featured a display of orchids that Reach for the Stars guests enjoyed.Guests enjoyed the floral displays in the conservatory.
GRASP students (both from high schools and those now in college) and their families were in attendance.GRASP Board Chair Senator Walter Stosch with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth WrightGuests enjoyed a cocktail hour and time to visit.Henrico Co. School Board Vice-Chair Diana Winston, Chesterfield Co. School Board member Patricia Carpenter, and GRASP Executive Director Bettsy Heggie visit.Guests enjoyed a cocktail hour and time to visit.Guests enjoyed a cocktail hour and time to visit.GRASP Board members David Brat and David BaileyGRASP Executive Director Bettsy Heggie, GRASP Advisor Rise Nelson, and Henrico County Director of School Counseling SErvices Regina BrownGuests enjoyed a cocktail hour and time to visit.Guests enjoyed a cocktail hour and time to visit.Guests enjoyed a cocktail hour and time to visit.Guests enjoyed a cocktail hour and time to visit.
GRASP Board member Dr. Robert Holsworth served as the emcee for the evening's program.GRASP Advisor Karen Norsworthy spoke about her advising experiences.GRASP student Jackie Harris, who graduated from Powhatan HS and now attends VCU, spoke about how GRASP had helped her realize her goals.GRASP donor Tim Hess spoke about why he believes in supporting GRASP.Former GRASP student Fisnik Hasani, who is employed by Union First Market Bank, told his story and how GRASP helped him attain his college education.Virginia Secretary of Education Gerard Robinson, the keynote speaker, told his personal story and talked about post-secondary education in Virginia.Virginia Secretary of Education Gerard Robinson, the keynote speaker, told his personal story and talked about post-secondary education in Virginia.Cosby HS Senior Brandon Hurtado received a GRASP scholarship for his design of the Reach for the Stars invitations. GRASP Director of Communications Karen Doran made the presentation.
Hopewell Mayor Christina Luman-Bailey visits with Secretary Gerard Robinson.