MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (Sept. 8, 2017) —– The Mount Vernon Star Scholars Program will host a fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Siwanoy Country Club on 351 Pondfield Rd. in Bronxville.
The Mount Vernon Stars Scholar Program is a non-profit mentoring program designed to assist a group of academically-talented students who attend Mount Vernon high schools to gain admission to selective U.S. colleges and universities.
“This program is yet another reaffirmation of how our community understands and supports the work our teachers and staff do every day to make our students college ready,” said Superintendent Dr. Kenneth R. Hamilton. “This deserving group of academically-talented students tremendously benefit from this program and we are grateful to all who support it.”
The Mount Vernon Star Scholars Board of Directors and Planning Committee are: Bill Adams, Sheridan Denfeld, Anne Fink, Jim Keating, Darcy Miller, Norm Savoie and Teresa Weber.
“Valedictorian” tickets are $150 each and include two raffle tickets; “Salutatorian” tickets are $100 each. Attire is “smart casual,” excluding blue denim.
Tickets can be purchased by visiting: www.mountvernonstarschoalars.org. Tickets can be purchased at the door, with checks made payable to Mount Vernon Star Scholars. To learn more, call 914-325-6327.
About Mount Vernon City School District
With more than 8,000 students in 16 schools, the Mount Vernon City School District is committed to providing a quality education to its children as well as developing programs that meet the diverse academic and social needs of its students.
