Ed. Foundation honors educators at gala

The Rockville Centre Education Foundation held its annual gala last Saturday, raising funds for the school district and honoring partners in education. Above, honoree Mike Davey danced with his daughter Michele.

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Dr. Audra Cerruto, left, and Tina Rekus, Education Foundation vice presidents and co-chairs of the gala, addressed the audience.

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District Athletic Director Carol Rosetto perused the many items that were available for auction at the gala.

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Honorees Dr. Drew Bogner, center, and Mike Davey, second from right, were congratulated by Education Foundation President Joel Ditchik, left, Rockville Centre Mayor Francis X. Murray, and Town of Hempstead Councilman Tony Santino.

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Musicians from the SSHS Music Honor Society performed for the gala’s guests.

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Honoree Dr. Drew Bogner, center, was congratulated by Education Foundation President Joel Ditchik, left, and Herald Publisher Stuart Richner, who introduced him.

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On March 28, the Rockville Centre Education Foundation held its 25th annual gala at the Hempstead Golf and Country Club.

The Gala, which is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Education Foundation, also honors partners in education. This year’s honoree was Dr. Drew Bogner, president of Molloy College. Also honored was Michael Davey, a longtime SSHS teacher and coach, who received the Ruth Fins Award.

Since its establishment in 1991 by community members, the Rockville Centre Education Foundation, a tax-exempt, independent, non-profit organization, has funded special programs that district teachers and school administrators propose to expand the horizons of the classroom experience in village schools. A volunteer entity with no overhead costs, it advances creative initiatives and innovative programs that enhance educational opportunities for all students in the Rockville Centre public schools.