LEAD Scholars hosted \u201cA Very Wizarding Family Weekend\u201d luncheon for current students and their families in the Student Union’s Pegasus Ballroom.\u00a0More than\u00a0280 students and family members enjoyed this exciting Harry Potter-themed event. Participants lunched on Wackadoo\u2019s barbeque and enjoyed a ‘How Well Do You Know Your Scholar’ game show and magician.<\/p>\n
Karen Felton, a mother of a second-year LEAD Scholar, said, \u201cI thought that the family weekend was awesome \u2500 better than last year.\u00a0 There was something for everyone young and old.\u00a0 To see families from all over come together and celebrate our students\u2019 success was one of life’s most precious moments.\u00a0 I look forward to every year being better than the year before.\u00a0 Go Knights!\u201d<\/p>\n
Emy Umoh, a second-year LEAD Scholar, said, \u201cFamily Weekend was truly a remarkable experience for me. Walking into a Harry Potter themed, made me really feel like a true wizard. I walked away feeling truly magical.”<\/p>\n
LEAD Students Association Director Mike Lebowitz said, “Under the direction of Jackie LaLonde, A \u2018Very Wizarding Family Weekend\u2019 made for a very memorable family weekend. Jackie organized the event to a \u2018T\u2019 with a delicious meal and delicious desserts. The magic show and ‘How Well Do You Know Your Scholar’ sparked conversation throughout the entire 280 people gathered. The event was both a success and a triumph as to how well the LEAD Scholars can show what they are made of.”<\/p>\n
Families commemorated their experiences with free pictures at the photo booth during the Sept. 15 event.\u00a0 Money was also collected at the event to support \u201cCupcakes for Cancer,\u201d a non-profit group that was created through LEAD Scholars.<\/p>\n
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