The Highline College Foundation’s annual “Thunderbirds Soar” event held on Saturday night, Nov. 2, 2024 went off with a lot of sparkles in the air, as well as a coming together of community, business leaders, campus faculty and staff…and of course, students.
The evening was sprinkled with performances from songwriter and award-winning singer Sammy Vijarro and Rob “The Rockfish” Oxford. Jumping to their feet in dance – and some in costume – were a variety of staff and faculty.
New Des Moines Police Chief Ted Boe filled out a table of public safety leaders, and Sen. Karen Keiser was in the front row – as is common through her years of tireless service and advocacy of Highline College.
The event works to support educational efforts of the college through scholarships, emergency need awards and special projects.
Below are some photos from the event courtesy the Foundation (click arrows or swipe images to view slideshow):
Acting Highline College President Dr. Jamilyn Penn. Highline College Foundation President Kevin Morin (an Executive at Starbucks). Student Speaker Duncan Dao. Award-winning Northwest Singer (final 4 contestant on national ABC Karaoke TV Contest), recording Artist/Producer Samuel Vijarro. Staff/Faculty dancing to 70s songs.
More info on the Highline College Foundation is here:
