Gala on the Bluff Alumni experience elegant and networking at its finest

Southern University students had the opportunity to be entertained by celebrity guests at the Annual Homecoming concert on Thursday October 15 in the F.G Clark Activity Center, while the alumni were able to experience a more elegant setting at the 13th Annual Gala on the Bluff at the Belle of Baton Rouge Casino and Hotel on Friday, October 16.
The gala was a mature event that encouraged networking and reunion of alumni. The event is held to sponsor scholarships, which are funded through donations and sponsors of the event. There were 38 scholarship recipients for the 2014- 2015 academic year. The Honorees, both SU alum were Laquitta Thomas, a Business Analyst with Texas Instruments in Dallas Texas and Ronald Sutton, Business Development Manager for Coca- Cola.
The hosts of the night were journalist, and Gala Host Committee member Michelle McCalope and SU Admissions Recruiter Robert Rene.
“We came to party with a purpose,” said radio personnel Teko Fox. “I would like to thank each and every one of you for your participation, this would not possible without you all,” said Fox.
The headliner performance was done by midnight Star, performing their hits “Don’t Rock the Boat”, “Midas Touch” and Operator. Brick performed “Aint gone hurt nobody”, “Push” and “Dusic”. The Anderson Band featuring Shaun Ward and Yolanda Windsay sang various songs to keep the vibe afloat.
“We have exceeded last years goal of 50 thousand dollars and I am very confident that we exceeded that mark, especially with the large amount of sponsor we had this year.” said Toni Jackson, Development/ career placement/project coordinator of the SU College of Business.
“We actually sold out a week in advance, we usually sell out only three days in advance,” finished Jackson.