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Compass School’s 20th Anniversary Fiesta–Saturday March 2nd

Compass School’s 20th Anniversary Fiesta–Saturday March 2nd: Fundraiser for Junior Class Global Connections Expedition
On Saturday, March 2nd, Compass School will host a Spanish inspired dinner and a musical performance by Eugene and Julian’s Latin Party Band featuring renowned musicians Eugene Uman and Julian Gerstin. All proceeds of the evening benefit the Compass junior class Global Connections trip to Spain, ensuring every 11th grader can have this experience regardless of family economic circumstance.
Events begin at 6:00 p.m with a fabulous, multi-course dinner, along with a silent auction including gift certificates to area businesses, fine arts, furniture, clothing, and much more. All-inclusive tickets for dinner and music are just $18 for adults and $12 for students (and $48 for a family)– a fun and very affordable night out.
This year’s Fiesta is a special celebration of Compass School’s milestone 20th Anniversary! The school will be decorated with photos and materials from the past two decades, and founding board members Bob Ross and Matt Peake will share some remarks.
The music features Eugene Uman, a pianist and composer who has performed with greats Sheila Jordan, Jay Clayton, George Mraz, Jimmy Heath, Donald Byrd, and many others. Eugene and Julian will bring their 6-piece Latin Jazz Party Band to the Fiesta where they will surely be ripping it up!
The Global Connections Program focuses on cultural immersion, social justice, and international understanding. It is an integral part of the junior class curriculum, inspiring students to broaden their horizons as global citizens. The Global Connections Program began in 2003 and since then Compass has had over 150 students travel to locations including Cuba, Nicaragua, Mexico, India, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, and Peru.
This fundraising dinner and concert is key to making this travel program affordable to all 11th graders regardless of family income. Come celebrate the school’s 20th Anniversary, hear some great music, enjoy a gala meal, and support this unique opportunity. Tickets will be available at the door or can be purchased ahead of time from Compass School (802-463-2525), or can be reserved by emailing maera@compass-school.org. Compass School is located at 7892 US Rt. 5, Westminster, VT — just south of Bellows Falls village on Rt. 5. See our website: www.compass-school.org
The Compass School is an innovative, nonprofit, nonsectarian independent day school in Westminster, Vermont founded in 1999. It offers an engaging educational option for area students in grades 7 – 12.