More than 300 people gathered on October 10, 2018 to recognize outstanding alumni from Milwaukee Public Schools. Nine men and women plus a corporate partner were honored for their exemplary careers, community work, and support of Milwaukee Public Schools.
Guests enjoyed a delicious dinner at the Italian Community Center and were treated to entertainment by R&B/jazz duo B~Free & Quinten Farr, as well as the Rufus King High School Drumline. Following dessert, a set from DJ Tarik Moody of 88Nine Radio Milwaukee helped keep the celebration going.
The evening, which included a live auction, raised approximately $120,000 for students in Milwaukee Public Schools. If you missed the event and would like to donate or receive news from the MPS Foundation, visit https://www.mpsfoundation.net/Donate.htm
Join us in congratulating our 2018 honorees!
YOUNG ALUMNI AWARD
Kevin Newell
President & CEO, Royal Capital Group
Custer High School Alumnus
EMERGING LEADER AWARD
Tonya Mantilla
Vice President, University Advancement, Cardinal Stritch University
Rufus King High School Alumna
SERVICE AWARD
John Kersey
Executive Vice President, Zilber LTD
John Marshall High School Alumnus
CORPORATE PARTNER AWARD
Herb Kohl Philanthropies
“START, STAY, SUCCEED” CHAMPION AWARD
Dr. Jennifer Smith
Regional Superintendent, Milwaukee Public Schools
Rufus King High School Alumna
OUTSTANDING ALUMNUS
Jeff Bowman
President & CEO, Bay Bank
Milwaukee Tech High School Alumnus
LEGACY AWARD
Ann Terrell
Retired Milwaukee Public Schools Executive (MPS Foundation Executive Director and
Early Childhood Education)
Riverside University High School Alumna
HONORARY ALUMNI AWARD
Joan Robertson
Philanthropist
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Al Jarreau
Lincoln High School Alumnus
Vel Phillips
North Division High School Alumna