Event Details

F‌riday, F‌ebruary 23

JW Marriott Austin

1‌10 E‌ast 2‌nd S‌treet

Lone Star Ballroom (Level 3)

Cocktail Attire

6‌:0‌0 p‌.m‌.

Welcome Reception

Kendra Scott Gift Box

VIP Reception

7‌:0‌0 p‌.m‌.

Ballroom Doors Open

Join the Ann Richards Marching Stars Drumline,
Color Guard, and Cheerleaders in the Ballroom

7‌:1‌5 p‌.m‌.

Program Begins

7‌:3‌0 p‌.m‌.

Dinner

8‌:4‌5 p‌.m‌.

Pom Poms Up!

Parking:

Discounted valet ($30) and self-parking ($20) are available.

Entrance to the valet is on 2nd Street.

Entrance to self-park is on Brazos Street between 2nd and 3rd.

If your sponsorship includes complimentary valet parking,
you will receive your valet passes ahead of the event via email.

Discounted Self-Parking QR Code:

Instructions:

Upon exiting, scan the parking ticket received when entering the garage.

When the pay screen appears, place the QR code in front of the scanner.

Pay the remaining balance with a debit or credit card.

2024 Reach for the Stars

Intro

Ann Richards School Drumline

Ann Richards School Marching Stars, Color Guard, and Cheerleaders

Welcome

Sydney Crowe, Class of 2024

Video Feature: Pathway to the Stars (Part 1)

Spotlight: Jean and Dan Rather Endowment Fund for Journalism and the Visual Arts

Ayla Gonzalez, Class of 2024

Dinner

Class of 2024 Highlights

Alondra Garcia, Class of 2024

Student-Led Panel with Jody Conradt

Amrutha Challiyil Manoj, Class of 2024

Greta Stroud, Class of 2024

Ann Richards Legacy Award – Jody Conradt

Meg Brown, Former UT Women’s Basketball Player and Ann Richards School Athletic Director

Fran Harris, Former UT Women’s Basketball Player

Jeanne Goka Alumni of the Year Award – Libertad Escobar

Feyi Oni, Class of 2024

Alondra Escobar-Carrizales, Class of 2024

Video Feature: Pathway to the Stars (Part 2)

Senior Speech

Ayla Gonzalez, Class of 2024

Support the Stars

Meg Brown, Ann Richards School Athletic Director

Peggy Hanley, Ann Richards School Foundation Executive Director

Rina VonFrisch, Ann Richards School Foundation Board Member

Closing

Sydney Crowe, Class of 2024

Alondra Garcia, Class of 2024

Feyi Oni, Class of 2024

Thank You to our 2024 Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Jeanne Goka Alumni of the Year Award Sponsor

Beverly Dale

Pathway to the Stars Video Sponsor

VIP Reception Sponsor

Valedictorian Sponsors

Cheryl Allen and Carol Polumbo

The Law Office of Becky Beaver

The Kennedy Family

Janet Walkow and Irl Barg

Salutatorian Sponsors

Ms. Susan Crews

Friends of Coach Conradt

Mindy Ellmer

Insperity

Carol McGarah

O’Connell Robertson

Rogers-O’Brien Construction Company

STG Design

Young Women’s Preparatory Network

Honors Sponsors

Black Barn Financial

Brooke and Lance Akins

Ted and Katharine Barnhill

BGE

Sharon Blythe

Travis County Judge Andy Brown

Karen and Brian Burgess

Dennis and Kathy Burrell

DPR Construction

Jill DiCuffa and Robert Kilgore

Drs. Kaye and Pat Forgione

The Garcia Family

Travis County Attorney Delia Garza

Idona and Harry Griffith

Halff

Peggy Hanley

Jackie and Albert Hawkins

H-E-B

Don and Pat Herron

Commissioner Ann Howard

Karen and Wade Howard

Susan and Luther Johnson

Kimley-Horn

Miller Lloyd P.C.

McBride Family

Lucy and Ellis Oglesby

Yael Ouzillou and Richard Merren

Pape-Dawson Engineers

Candace and Michael Partridge

Cynthea Rhodes-Patterson

Janis and Joe Pinnelli

PMI Austin Experts

Mark and Angela Pringle

Lynda Rife and Wally Vog

Sanchez Law

Randi Shade and Kayla Shell

Commissioner Brigid Shea

Sam and Diane Smith Family

Texas International Education Consortium

Tobi Taub Personal Fitness Training

Commissioner Jeff Travillion

Truist

Kristen Vassallo and John Fitzpatrick

Snow White

Special Thanks

Austin Beerworks

Franklin BBQ

Will Klemm

McGuire Moorman Hospitality

Tecovas

Rina VonFrisch and Kendra Scott, LLC

Thank You Reach for the Stars Donors

Jim Edwards

Val and Jeff Newberg

Thank You to the Reach for the Stars Committee

Commissioner Ann Howard, Chair

Ted Barnhill

Becky Beaver

Julie Choyce

Karen Howard

Jennifer Koppel

Maile Molin

Lucy Oglesby

Randi Shade

Rina vonFrisch

Choose a

Mystery Box for $100 Each

Dive into the mystery with our Kendra Scott Mystery Boxes!

For just $100, each box contains a surprise piece of jewelry that’s sure to add a touch of sparkle to your collection.

Hidden inside some boxes are elusive Golden Star Tickets, with prizes from the JW Marriott Austin, Franklin BBQ, Clark’s, Jeffrey’s, Pecan Square Cafe, and Tecovas.

With a Golden Star, the possibilities are endless.

The Perfect Addition for Your Personal Art Collection:

We are excited to offer you an exclusive opportunity to take home a remarkable piece of original artwork from Austin-based artist, Will Klemm.

Title: Prismatic Sunset

Artist: Will Klemm

Value: $4,000

Using a closed bid auction:

Submit Your Bid: To make an offer, simply fill out a bid card provided by a volunteer. Include your name, contact information, and the amount you are willing to bid for the artwork. Rest assured that all bids will be kept strictly confidential.

Set Your Maximum Bid: Determine the maximum amount you are willing to pay for the artwork.

Wait for Confirmation: Once all bids have been submitted, our team will review each offer carefully. The highest bid will be selected as the winning bid, and the bidder will be notified privately.

Claim Your Prize: If your bid is successful, congratulations! You will have the opportunity to add the artwork to your collection.

About Will Klemm: Austin based artist Will Klemm has shown his work nationally since 1993 and is a veteran of over forty exhibitions, including multiple shows in New York, Boston, Santa Fe, Provincetown, Austin, Nashville, Houston, and San Francisco. A master in both pastel and oil, his work is prominently displayed in museums, as well as in corporate and private collections, including at The Contemporary Austin. www.willklemm.com

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