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September 2017
Hall of Fame Luncheon
The Alexandria Education Foundation is pleased to announce the following individuals will be inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame this fall:Captain Thomas G. Halvorson, Jefferson High School Class of '84, career US Navy, Commanding Officer of USS John McCain & USS Mobile Bay; Michael Tisserand, Jefferson High School Class of '82, critically acclaimed professional writer/book author and former newsweekly editor; and Patty Wicken, Jefferson High School Class of '67, radio personality and talk show host, and award recipient of the Eagles 'Citizen…
Find out more »Jeans & Jewels Fundraiser
The Jeans & Jewels Gala is an annual special event to thank all Foundation donors, as well as a fundraiser open to the public. The event features jewelry prize drawings, silent auction items, a live auction, a ‘Foundation Feud’ competition, and special event prizes courtesy of local donors. All event proceeds go to support grants that will enable Alexandria Public Schools teachers to implement creative and innovative educational programs in the classroom.
Find out more »March 2018
EdTalk – Design for Use: The Future of Golden Gopher Athletics
Scott Ellison, University of Minnesota's Associate Athletics Director for Facilities and JHS Class of '77 Alum, will share stories about the facilities the U of M is building, some of the requests that were made, and the athletes and coaches who have come through the doors. In Design for Use, Ellison will describe how the U's facilities provide service to all areas of the student athlete - academically, athletically and nutritionally. Tickets are $25.00 (adults) and will be available for…
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May 2018
June 2018
EdRock – Outdoor Concert featuring the Fabulous Armadillos
Alexandria Education Foundation is proud to host a fundraiser summer concert event featuring The Fabulous Armadillos Gates open at 6:00pm. General seating, first come basis. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Tickets are $35.00 in advance and will be available for purchase at Elden's Fresh Foods; $37 (includes convenience fee) online at https://www.greateventseats.com/events.php?lID=167; or $40 at the gate. Please note that this is a 21 and older event EdRock is brought to you by the Alexandria Education Foundation with support from:
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Jeans & Jewels Fundraiser
2018 Brochure for Alex Education Foundation 2018 Event Poster
Find out more »April 2019
EdTalk – Creating a More Connected World: The Impact of Facebook
EdTalk Presentation Title/Focus: Creating a More Connected World: The Impact of Facebook Keynote Speaker: Joanna Bursch Hawthorne Joanna is a Class of '96 Jefferson High School Alum, and Global Partnership Director at Facebook with 18+ years of experience in the marketing and technology field; a career that has led her all over the world. She will share how Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Whatsapp have been used as a force for good and business development. Ticket Information: Tickets are $25.00 (adults) and…
Find out more »September 2019
2019 Hall of Fame Luncheon
The Alexandria Education Foundation is pleased to announce the following individuals will be inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame this fall: Kim Jenson - Class of 1976, COO, Private Client Group, Raymond James Financial; Sylvia Christopherson - Alumni Staff 1969-2001, Retired Special Education Coordinator and Diagnostician; and Dr. John Feda - Class of 1942, Former teacher and administrator in Minnesota communities. Tickets: $30 - Available for purchase at Cherry Street Books, 503 Broadway St in Alexandria, or online through…
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