Wheeling High School to hold inaugural gala Oct. 5

Posted August 25, 2019 11:00 pm

Submitted by District 214

Wheeling High School will celebrate 55 years of student successes and raise money for student futures at an inaugural gala this fall.

The school's Bright Futures Gala will be held Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Traditions of Chevy Chase Country Club, 1000 N. Milwaukee Ave., in Wheeling. Dress is black-tie optional, and community members, alumni, parents and business members are invited.

The cocktail reception and silent auction begin at 5 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. The event overall will include an open bar, dancing, silent auction and raffle. Entertainment will be provided by Wheeling's award-winning orchestra and jazz band.

Tickets are $100. To purchase tickets, visit 214foundation.org/whsgala.

All ticket sales will support students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, funding things like field trip fees, Advanced Placement exams, SAT test prep, career exploration opportunities and other experiences that boost opportunities for success.

Sponsors include HydraForce, Stasek Chevrolet, Illinois Lock, Chicago Executive Airport and Keats Manufacturing.

Sponsorships are still available. For more details regarding sponsorships, contact Joann Krestel at joann.krestel@d214.org or (847) 718-7759.

For more information on the event, contact Elvira Weiner at Wheeling High School at elvira.weiner@d214.org or (847) 718-7011.

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