“Our Catholic schools represent our brightest hopes for the future of our church.” Bishop Edgar da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D. Foundation to Advance Catholic Education (formerly St. Mary’s Education Fund) 21st Annual Fall Scholarship Dinner at White’s of Westport FEATURING Angela Perez Baraquio Miss Hawaii 2000 / Miss America 2001 Angela Perez Baraquio has been a light to thousands of people. Her story is one like no other. As the eighth of ten children, Angie was born of Filipino immigrants. Thirty years later, their daughter won the prestigious titles of Miss Hawaii and Miss America and was able to travel all over the country to inspire others with her personal story of adversity, triumph, tragedy and hope. Angela broke ground and made history as the first Asian-American woman, the only Filipina woman, and the only teacher to win since the pageant’s inception in 1921. She is the founder of the Angela Perez Baraquio Education Foundation and is a credentialed teacher. In 2003, Angela was invited by President George W. and First Lady Laura Bush as a special guest to a state dinner at the White House honoring Philippine President Gloria Macapagal- Arroyo. From 2006-2008 she served as a Presidential appointee to the President’s Council on Service and Civic Preparation. She and her husband reside in Southern California along with their three sons and one daughter. Angie is currently principal at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School in Gardena, CA. For information or tickets, contact the Office of Development at 508-675-1311 or visit WWW.FACE-DFR.ORG Proceeds from this event provide “need-based” scholarships for children attending the Catholic schools of the Diocese of Fall River. “Our Catholic schools represent our brightest hopes for the future of our church.” Bishop Edgar da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D. Gift #Dinner DINNER PROGRAM RECOGNITION: Level Tickets School Sponsor $50,000 20 Class Underwriter $25,000 10 Scholar’s Council $10,000 10 Student’s Mentor $ 5,000 10 Patron $ 2,500 8 Sponsor $ 1,000 4 OTHER FINANCIAL SUPPORTERS/DONORS: Couple $ 500 2 Individual $ 250 1 Dinner Sponsorships Presenting ................................................................$50,000 Speaker ....................................................................$15,000 Reception ................................................................$10,000 Foundation to Advance Catholic Education A Total of $709,675 was Granted in Scholarships This Year.