The Crescendo

As we have been preparing for Pathways '07, I've noticed that David Saedi has referred to the Gala event as "The Crescendo" so I felt that that would be the most appropriate title of my blog entry today.

My brain is somewhat foggy because I didn't get to bed until after 1 am and for some reason I wasn't able to sleep in. However...

The Gala was fantastic. It was so exciting to see the Microsoft Office student participants on stage and see the suspense as the winners were announced.

We had some great speakers from our own staff, Julia Fallon and President Shirley. I also loved seeing the Champions of Digital Literacy get on stage as they got their awards.

Here are some photos from last night.

Mariylnn King- Johnson (CDL), First Lady Mrs. Shirley and Ernest Franklin Jr (CDL).

Our friends from New Zealand, Graham Duncan and Judy Speight (CDL) with David.

Mohammed "Mo" Bakar (CDL), Rodrigo Castro (CDL), Edgardo Vargas (IC3 World Cup Winner) with David and the Costa Rica crew.

Me with Rodrigo Castro (CDL), Mohammed Bakar (CDL) and Pris Hagebusch (CDL).

All the Champions of Digital Literacy on stage.

Table P6 with Mona Bickham (IEAB), Julia Fallon (IEAB), Edgardo Vargas (IC3 World Cup Winner) and the Vergos' (IC3 World Cup Winner).

I think that we all had a great time. Today I fly back to Utah. I'm looking forward to the dry weather and not wearing high heels anymore.

- Sunny