1. Take the Lead for Our Kids adult prom provides a
night full of fun and entertainment while supporting
ADF and EBRPSS
BATON ROUGE, La.
– The Academic
Distinction Fund hosted
its signature annual
fundraising event, Take
the Lead, on June 7 at
the Team Automotive
Group Sportsplex. The
adult prom provided a
fun-filled night of
memories reminiscent
of one’s high school
years while also giving
back to the East Baton
Rouge Parish School System, raising money to support early
childhood education and supporting ADF’s various educational
programs. Prom Night featured a crowning of the prom king and
queen, live dance entertainment, silent and live auctions and remarks
by Mayor Holden’s office.
Prom Night court presented prom queen Bobbie Robertson, EBRPSS
pre-k director, and prom king Rob Bergeron, education advocate.
Both candidates were honored to support ADF and EBR Parish
schools.
Contributing sponsors were CB&I, Eustis Insurance & Benefits,
Regions bank, ExxonMobil, and the Louisiana Public Facilities
Authority.
Additional contributions and donations were made by Hopkins Black
Box Theater, EBR Parish School Board, Southern University, Bennett
Auctions, The Flower Basket, Forte & Tablada, School Aids, Graphic
Arts, and Event Rental. Live auction donations included a two-night
stay in the Cotton Mill Condo located in the New Orleans Warehouse
District, a live painting by Julien Troullier, a framed Drew Brees Blue

2. Dog print, a two-night stay at the Bluff’s Golf Resort and four rounds
of golf with a $100 restaurant voucher, and football tickets to the LSU
vs. Ole Miss game. Silent Auction items came from various donors
throughout Baton Rouge.
Food and refreshments were provided by Kona Grill, P.F. Chang’s, Q
Bin Liquor, Room for Dessert, The Pelican House, “Thee” Heavenly
Donut, Three Bones Catering, Nothing Bundt Cakes and the Baton
Rouge Coca Cola Bottling Co.
Media sponsors featured Cox, 96.1 The River, WBRZ, WAFB, Lamar
Advertising, Around Town TV Show and the Baton Rouge Parents
magazine. The Wise Guys band entertained guests throughout the
night with live music.
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