Event Details

F‌riday, A‌pril 4‌, 2‌025

JW Marriott Austin

1‌10 E‌ast 2‌nd S‌treet

Lone Star Ballroom (Level 3)

Cocktail Attire

6‌:0‌0 p‌.m‌.

Welcome Reception

Kendra Scott Gift Box

Super Star Raffle

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.

2025 Reach for the Stars

Intro

Ann Richards School Drumline

Ann Richards School Marching Stars, Color Guard, and Cheerleaders

Welcome

Jennifer Salcido-Amaya, Class of 2025

Opportunity

Jiya Latawa and Ellison Martin, Class of 2025

Video Feature: Profiles of Opportunity (Part 1)

Special Welcome

Travis County Commisioner Ann Howard, Committee Co-Chair

Lucy Oglesby, Committee Co-Chair

Yael Ouzillou, Foundation Board Chair

Dinner

Video Feature: Profiles of Opportunity (Part 2)

Class of 2025 Highlights

Jayla Williams, Class of 2025

Jeanne Goka Alumni of the Year Award – LaRessa Quintana

Maired Blancarte, Class of 2025

Student-Led Panel with Dr. Ruth Simmons

Madison Mowell and Sydnee Pope, Class of 2025

Ann Richards Legacy Award – Dr. Ruth Simmons

Support the Stars

Meg Brown, Ann Richards School Athletic Director

Litzy Santana, Ann Richards School Class of 2019

Rina VonFrisch, Ann Richards School Foundation Vice Chair

Closing

Galilea Castelan, Class of 2025

Thank You to our 2025 Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Jeanne Goka Alumni of the Year Award Sponsor

Beverly Dale

Alumni Sponsor

Nona Niland

Profiles of Opportunity Video Sponsor

Decor Sponsor

Valedictorian Sponsors

Law Office of Becky Beaver

Janet Walkow and Irl Barg

Salutatorian Sponsors

Austin Woman Magazine

Susan and Bill Crews

Jill DiCuffa and Robert Kilgore

Regan Ellmer and JoAnn Dalrymple

Mindy Ellmer

HEB

Insperity

The Kennedy Family

Barbara and Jeff Kokenhagen

Kelly and JB Kolodzey

Carol McGarah

Lucy and Ellis Oglesby

Marci Rosenberg and Ben Samuels

Honors Sponsors

Akins Family

Bryan Ashton and Hema Mullur

BGE

Black Barn Financial

Travis County Judge Andy Brown

Ben and Becky Bui

Karen and Brian Burgess

Kathy Burrell

DPR Construction

Travis County Attorney Delia Garza

Halff

Peggy Hanley

Jackie and Albert Hawkins

Allie and John Hewlett

Travis County Commissioner Ann Howard

Susan and Luther Johnson

The Family of Lily Lindsey, Class of 2025

Bobby and Heather McBride

Jamila S. Mensah

Miller Lloyd P.C.

The Nowicki Family

O’Connell Robertson

Yael Ouzillou and Richard Merren

Liliana and Luis Patino

Cynthea and Scott Rhodes-Patterson

Rogers O’Brien

Brenda Salazar

Anna Sanchez

Randi Shade and Kayla Shell

Travis County Commissioner Brigid Shea

Sam and Diane Smith Family

Dr. Melissa Taylor

Travis County Commissioner Jeff Travillion

Truist

Whitney W. Warmack

Andrea Yz and Jarod Neece

Thank You to the Reach for the Stars Committee

Commissioner Ann Howard, Co-Chair

Lucy Oglesby, Co-Chair

Becky Beaver

Barbara Clemenhagen

Georgia Hernandez

John Hewlett

Jenny Lloyd

Jarod Neece

Randi Shade

Choose a

Mystery Box for $125 Each

Dive into the mystery with our Kendra Scott Mystery Boxes!

For just $125, 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 Austin City Limits, Austin Pickle Ranch, The Frances Modern Inn, Güero’s Taco Bar, Hiatus Day Spa, Home Slice Pizza, Manuels Regional Mexican Cooking, Maudie’s TexMex, Odd Duck, The Pilates Apothecary, Ride Indoor Cycling, La Valentía Winery, Verdad True Modern Mexican, and W Austin Hotel.

With a Golden Star, the possibilities are endless. Arrive early for your best chance to win!

Win Big & Support the Stars!

Enter the Super Star Raffle Today!

Join us in the Super Star Raffle to win one of 3 dazzling prizes
while supporting the Ann Richards School Foundation.

Thanks to our friends at Liza Beth Jewelry, JW Marriot Austin, Dean’s Steakhouse, Hotel Van Zandt, and Geraldine’s, we are showcasing three dazzling prizes for you to win this year.

Raffle tickets are $20, or bundle 6 tickets for $100 and save $20!

Please note: You must be over the age of 18 and a Texas resident to purchase tickets.

To read full raffle rules, please click here.

Support the Ann Richards School Foundation and Reach for the Stars with a donation today.

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