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Successful GIAA Comedy Show - 2012
From Left: Alumni committee Jodi Robinson, Dick Crawford, Kim Kalman, Comediens Dan Pordum, Chet Wild, Steve Burr, Sponsors Kim and Sam Aceti
The Grand Island Alumni Association held its 5th Annual Comedy Show on Saturday, January 28th. Money raised at this event goes to scholarships for Grand Island High School seniors. A total of 14 scholarships have been awarded in the past 5 years. The committee would like to thank our co-sponsor Aceti's Wine & Spirits (Kim and Sam Aceti) and the following: Platinum Sponsor - DeSignet Jewelry , Gold Sponsors - Woodchuck Tree Service, Fuccillo Auto Group, Creative Leather/Island Shipping, Flower A Day, Say Cheese and Isledegrande.com. Also, Michelle & Jim Breier, LoCicero Family, Tomkins Family, Just Pizza, SCAP, Village Inn, Holiday Inn, and Hurtubise Tire for gift baskets and gift cards.GIAA 5th Annual Comedy Show - January 2012
The Grand Island Alumni Assoc. 5th Annual Comedy show is planned for Saturday, January 28th at the Holiday Inn Grand Island. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. with the GIHS Jazz Ensemble performing before the comedy show begins at 8:00 p.m. The main sponsor is Aceti's Wine and Spirits and Woodchuck Tree Service and Fuccillo Auto Group are Gold sponsors. Tickets are available for $15.00 at DeSignet Jewelry Store, 1869 Whitehaven Rd. and at the door of the event. Over the past 6 years, fourteen high school seniors have been awarded scholarships from the GI Alumni Assoc. See website for details.GIAA Announces Scholarship Winners - 2011
Kim Kalman, Liam Dodd and Dick Crawford.
Missing from photo - Justine Call and Alex Prine.
The Grand Island Alumni Association is pleased to announce this year's scholarship winners. They are Liam Dodd, Justine Call and Alex Prine. Liam will be attending SUNY College at Brockport, majoring in Sports Management. Justine is attending Ithaca College majoring in Music Performance/Education and Alex is attending Houghton College majoring in Music Education/Vocal Performance. Each senior received a $500 scholarship to help towards their college expenses. The GIAA awards scholarships to GIHS seniors who demonstrate school spirit, involvement in school and community activities and need. All Grand Island High School seniors are invited each spring to apply. Comedy Night Laughs - 2011
Alumnus Dick Crawford, featured sponsors Kim & Sam Aceti, comedians Dan Pordum,....., Tim Joyce and alumnus Kim Kalman - click for larger view.
The GIAA 4th Annual Comedy show was big on laughs with comedian Dan Pordum back behind the mike. Dan, along with Tim Joyce had everyone in fine spirits. The show's great turn-out will enable 2-3 seniors a scholarship from the GIAA to help with their expenses. Many thanks to sponsors Aceti's Wine & Spirits, Woodchuck Tree Service, Flower A Day Florist, Mighty Taco, Adrian's Custard & Beef, DeSignet Jewelry, Say Cheese, Pam's Hallmark, Hwy. Supt. James Tomkins, Tastefully Simple and Isledegrande.Alumni Association's 4th Annual Comedy Night - 2011
Dan Pordum returns to this years comedy show.
The Grand Island Alumni Association will host its 4th Annual Comedy Night on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at the Holiday Inn Grand Island. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the comedy show runs from 8:30-10:00 p.m. and will feature Dan Pordum from the 2009 show and two other comedians. For ticket information, see GI Alumni Association or stop at DeSignet Jewelry Store at 1869 Whitehaven Rd. Proceeds will benefit the Grand Island Alumni's scholarship program. Thank you to our 2011 corporate sponsor, Aceti's Wine & Liquors and donations from Woodchuck Tree Service, Flower A Day Florist, Mighty Taco, Adrian's Custard & Beef, Pam's Hallmark, DeSignet Jewelry, Say Cheese and Isledegrande.GIHS Scholarship Winners - July 2010
(from left) Dick Crawford, Sean O'Donnell, Michael Scott Stallard and Kim Kalman.
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The Grand Island Alumni Association is pleased to announce this year's scholarship winners. They are Sean O'Donnell and Michael Scott Stallard. Sean will be attending Alfred State and Michael will be attending NCCC. Each senior received a $500 scholarship to help towards their college expenses. The GIAA awards two scholarships to GIHS seniors who demonstrate school spirit, involvement in school and community activities and need. All Grand Island High School seniors are invited each spring to apply.
