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High Aspirations – Mentors Challenge

November 16th was the date for the Sixth Annual Mentors Challenge, a benefit for High Aspirations. Guests enjoyed dinner, remarks by Henry Wash and a presentation of the Robert B. Rogers Legacy Award to Henry W. Bloch. Anita and Gary Maltbia and US Engineering were honored for their dedication to mentorship in Our Town. Keynote Speaker Stedman Graham was interviewed by Tom Bloch.

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Stedman Graham, keynote speaker; with Trina and Henry Wash, High Aspirations
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Glen and Shirley Posladek
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(Front row) Gary and Anita Maltbia, honorees; posed with Henry Wash, High Aspirations.
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High Aspirations mentees posed for a photo with Stedman Graham.
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Honorees Anita and Gary Maltbia flanked Stedman Graham.
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Co-chairmen Marianne and Bill Dunn, Jr. flanked Stedman Graham, keynote speaker.

Additional photos featured in the December 10, 2016 issue
Photo Credit: Krissie Bash

 

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