Foundation 205

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Photos by Laura Meyer

Showcase 2024, Imagine and Inspire, took place in early February at Medinah Country Club. The fundraising gala supports Foundation 205’s mission to ensure all Elmhurst Public School students have access to innovation and opportunities for educational excellence.

This year, Deirdre Churchill was the recipient of the Friend of the Foundation Award for her seven-year tenure on the Board of Directors and her lasting legacy and impact on the organization.

Michael Haarlow and Melissa Ptasienski

Athena Arvanitis, Mark Anglewicz, Rosie Anglewicz

 

Executive Director Kate Knicker, Jill Martin, Associate Director Lauren Johnson, Angie Martino, Michael Haarlow, Megan Farley, Emcee Kerry Sayers, Kelly Stetler, Board Chair Heather Stotts, and Melissa Ptsasiensk

Friend of the Foundation Award Winner Dierdre Churchill

Jeff Bryk, Kate Knicker and Lyle Weseloh

Author

Ahmed will graduate from HCHS this spring and hopes to study law.

Model Student

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Rustic Elegance

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Music and Mentorship

OB Cover + HM - Sophia Ibrahim - 1W

In Harmony

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Renovations Worth Every Dollar

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Home Organizing Trends

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Built for the Times

Candid photo of the original creator of the technique used explaining the process and showing on his phone

Laying the Foundation

Fair captured the
atmosphere and key moments at the Rotary GroveFest in Downers Grove this past summer.

Behind the Lens

Clarendon Hills Chapter of the Infant Welfare Society (CHIW) is composed of 50 volunteers who are dedicated to fundraising and supporting the Angel Harvey Family Health Center in Chicago. <br><i>Photos courtesy of the CHIW Light Up the Night Masquerade Ball in 2025</i>

A Gala for Giving

Sunday Funday players run a play in flag football last fall

Just Having Fun

Winners of Chef Showdown 2025: Garry Smith, General Manager, VAI’s Naperville; Karen Wells, Participant Sous Chef, Make-A-Wish Foundation; Kyle Koller, Participant Head Chef, Entourage Naperville; Dustin Wilson, Participant Sous Chef, Wellness House; and Sandy Georganas, Guest and Partner, VAI’s and Entourage Hospitality Group

Chef Showdown