Letter to the Editor: Big Thanks Due to All Involved with District 308 50th Celebration

On Saturday, April 2 people from throughout the District 308 community came together to celebrate their local school district’s 50^th anniversary at the Blue and White Ball. On behalf of the entire District 308 community, we would like to thank the sponsors who made the event possible. Their generosity and community spirit allowed attendees to enjoy a glorious evening, at no cost to the school district. A re-cap of the event, including the inductions into the District 308 Alumni Hall of Distinction, is available online at www. oswego308.org.

It is with great appreciation that we thank the following individuals and organizations.

The Premiere Event Sponsor was Allied First Bank for their generous sponsorship of the cocktail hour.

Grand Sponsors: Aramark Food Service, Bridgeview Bank Group, Feltes & Associates, Illinois Central School Bus, Kluber Architects + Engineers, Oswego Community Bank, PMA Financial Network, Ricoh Business Solutions, State Representative Tom Cross—House Republication Leader, and Whitt Law LLC.

Blue Sponsors: Andrea Dawn Productions, Blink of an Eye Productions, JJ Dynamite Productions, and Ledger-Sentinel & Record Newspapers.

White Sponsors: Al Warren Oil Company, Inc., Ideal Incentive Inc., Lifetouch, and The Village Grind.

Gala Partners: Dr. and Mrs. Daniel O’Donnell, Fox Valley Trophy & Promotions, Hogan Walker LLC, Neuco, Oswego Foundation for Educational Excellence, and The Graphic Edge.

In-Kind Sponsorships: Black Tie Formalwear, Comperda’s Cakes, Daniel Reifsteck and Blake Davis, District 308 Horticulture Clubs/Classes, Feltes Photography, Gaslite Manor, Little White School Museum, Men’s Warehouse, Michael Cassa, Oswego and Oswego East High School Restaurant Management students, Oswego East High School Jazz Band, and Oswego High School Jazz Ensemble 1.  

These types of contributions show that “unique partnerships” is not only a phrase in our mission, but a sentiment that is alive and well in the communities that we serve. And for that, we are very grateful.   

Kristine Liptrot, 50^th Anniversary Chairperson
Angie Smith, Alumni Committee Chairperson