36th Anniversary Gala
Education Changes the Trajectory of Lives
Honoring Dr. David Harrison - President
Columbus State Community College
Friday, May 19, 2023
36th Anniversary Gala Co Chairs
Molly and Cameron Mitchell
(Honorary Co Chairs)
Dara Pizzuti and Richard Jolly
Benita and Lewis Smoot, Jr.*
Committee Members
Jane Grote Abell and Tom Krouse
George Barrett
Congresswoman Joyce Beatty*
Heather and Frederic Bertley
Jeri Block and Bobby Schottenstein
Yvette McGee Brown and Tony Brown
Alycia Broz
Janelle and Michael B. Coleman
Amy and Josh Corna*
Mindy and Mark Corna
Tanny Crane and John Wolff
Asia and Dwain Davis
Lynnda Maria Davis
Lisa and Jeff Edwards
Melissa Gilliam and Bill Grobman
Joy and Michael Gonsiorowski
Jasmine and Reuben Green
Bonita and Archie Griffin*
Mia and Dr. Kevin Hairston
Francie and Jim Henry*
Cindy and Larry Hilsheimer
Donna and Larry James
Olivia B. Johnson
Erika and Ramon Jones
Linda and Frank Kass
Rosella and Clark Kellogg
Jen and Darrell Kemp
Mary and Bob Kidder
Gale V. King
Mary K. Lazarus
Jennifer Massanova and Lewis Von Thaer
Terri and Steve Meldrum
Mo and David Meuse*
Kittrella Mikell*
Marlene and David Miller
Dan Moncrief III
Elaine and Curt Moody
Amy and Ram Rajadhyaksha
Dr. Melissa Shivers
Renee and Alex Shumate
Cindy and Jim Smith
Sheila and Gene Smith*
Cheryl and Charles Snyder
Joy and Bruce Soll
Jacqueline and Dean Taylor
Susan Tomasky and Ron Ungvarsky
Joan and David Trautman
The Ulman Family
The Robert Weiler Family
Arlene and Michael Weiss
As of May 1, 2023
*Denotes Extra Gift
36th Anniversary Gala Sponsors
36th Anniversary Gala Entertainment
Starlit Ways
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Formed in 2014, Starlit Ways is an acoustic duo made of singer/songwriters Rose
Nkechi Onyeneho (originally from West Africa, specifically Gabon and Nigeria)
and Chris Glover, native of Columbus, Ohio. The duo performs an eclectic range
of music from originals, jazz age classics, and modern tunes from a diverse range
of genres. Rose's truly gifted vocals combined with Chris' guitar abilities and
harmonies create a unique sound that reflects their talents and passion for music.
The Otis Davenport Trio
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Otis Davenport is a jazz pianist who has been performing professionally for nearly
45 years. He performed with legendary Columbus saxophonist Gene Walker as a
young man at My Brother’s Place, which was located on Long and Garfield, down
the street from the King Arts Complex. Other artists Otis has performed with
include Charlie Cook, Mel Stewart and Vince Andrews. He is pleased with his
experience as a jazz pianist based in Columbus. He continues to perform solo, with
the Otis Davenport Trio and the group Positive Energy.
The Deal Breakers
9 PM - 11 PM
A band that features the collective mind of Columbus’ finest and globally cultural
musicians currently on the scene. With a limitless range of musicianship, The Deal
Breakers will take you on a Go-Go Soul and funk-inspired personal party that you
won’t be able to get out of your mind.
New to Go-Go? Inside its grooves, go-go contains multitudes: the smoothness and
sexiness of soul and jazz; the slap-bass of funk; the powerful rhythm of R&B; the
call-and-response of gospel. It is a music of celebration and participation, as go-go
truly thrives with a crowd dancing to the groove and responding to the singer’s
proclamations.
Join us at the Gala to purchase jewelry from the 36th Anniversary Gala collection by Kendra Scott!

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