Shawnee Mission Education Foundation – Fall Breakfast
More than 1,100 guests attended Shawnee Mission Education Foundation’s annual Fall Breakfast, which was held on September 5th at the Overland Park Convention Center. This year marks 50 years of unification for the Shawnee Mission School District. Dr. Mike Fulton, Shawnee Mission School District, delivered the “State of the District” address. The event featured performances and recognition of student achievements, in addition to celebrating the Foundation’s support of arts, STEM, and early childhood education programs.
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| Dr. Mike Fulton, Shawnee Mission School District; with Lee Marshall, Shawnee Mission East junior |
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| Jetzel Chavira and Kim Hinkle, Shawnee Mission Education Foundation; were photographed when Jetzel learned that she had received $710,430 in scholarship offers from multiple colleges through Shawnee Mission Education Foundation’s new program, Scholarship Shawnee Mission. |
Additional photos featured in the October 12, 2019 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Don Ipock
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