EPIC Academy Raised Over $110,000 at Annual Dare to Imagine Benefit Vaccine
of generous sponsors, attendees, volunteers and in-kind and monetary donations, EPIC raised more than $110,000. Corporate sponsors included; KRD, Ltd., Apogem Capital, JGMA and Skidmore,
Owings & Merrill (SOM). Funds raised will help further EPIC’s mission for students to pursue excellence and high expectations for postsecondary success, working towards college and career readiness
through a variety of pathways.
“EPIC Academy’s desire to create community leaders should be a goal for all schools. I am proud to be honored with the EPIC Visionary Leadership Award,” said Mark Payne, executive director, Public Allies.
careers in design and what it means to study these fields in college,” said Semel. “Together with students, we’ve also explored some
larger design questions, like what it will mean to live and learn in cities in the future. Questions like this–combined with the EPIC community’s boundless curiosity and spirit for experimentation–have allowed us to take our partnership to the next level.”
have exhibited a strong sense of self-identity, possess a curious approach to the future, are accomplished academically and professionally and are advocates for positive social change.
the support and spoke about the school’s career development opportunities helping students build a brighter future. “We are so grateful for all of the supporters of the 2022 Dare to Imagine Dinner. Since its
founding, Epic has experienced a great deal of success. 80% of our students enroll in college and have a 60% retention rate. We offer unique programs like
bridge program,” said Jamison. “I am proud to serve as the executive director at Epic because it is what I wanted as a student. A school in my neighborhood that offered a unique student experience, tons of electives, a beautiful space, talented and dedicated adults, and college and career planning and support.”
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