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Fourth Annual President’s Gala
Raises $90,000 for MGA

The Middle Georgia State University’s fourth performances by the Grapevine, a well-known
annual President’s Gala, presented by Sheridan Middle Georgia band. The dinner program
Construction, raised about $90,000 for included a special performance by Emory Gordy
scholarships, classroom and program enhance- Jr. and Patty Loveless, both Grammy award
ments, and academic enrichment initiatives for winners and Georgia Music Hall of Fame
students. inductees.

The October 7 celebration featured a While the annual gala is designed to be pure
reception, specialty bars, photo booth, silent fun, it also puts a spotlight on the value of higher
auction and a seated dinner and program. The education to the region and honors many who
evening culminated with dancing and successfully serve their communities and
entertainment by the Muddle Jawja Band, made professions. This year’s gala honored a special
up of MGA faculty and administrators, including time in the history of MGA, which continues to
Dr. Christopher Blake, University president, and evolve as the state’s newest public University.

GALA PHOTOS BY JESSICA WHITLEY.

The MGA Foundation is grateful to the 2016 President’s Gala sponsors.

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