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Foundation celebrates, parties with a purpose

by | Mar 29, 2017 | Latest

James Garza, Nathan Tryon, and Mercedes Valetti attend the 14th annual Education Foundation Gala at Southfork Ranch, Saturday, March 25 in festive Mardi Gras attire, the theme for the evening. The event raises money for Dollars 4 Scholars. (Brooke Hoffard/The Wylie News)

 

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Announcement of the Elisabeth W. Garrison Award was a highlight Saturday, March 25, of the 14th annual fundraising gala held by Wylie Education Foundation.

The event, which featured a Mardi Gras theme, was held at Southfork Ranch. Following the theme, many of the 600 guests in attendance were outfitted in feathery masks, bright jackets, jester hats beads and more.

For the full story see the March 29 issue and the e-Edition at https://www.etypeservices.com/Wylie%20NewsID245/default.aspx

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