Winter 2023

176 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • W I N T E R 2 0 2 3 ~ THE P EN I NS U L A S C ENE ~ MPC Foundation’s Evening of Opportunity Gala Beccie Michael, Andrew Price, Nina Sandu Photos by Kelli Uldall T he Monterey Peninsula College Foundation’s Evening of Opportunity Gala brought community members together to enjoy engaging enter- tainment while supporting MPC students.Themed, “Helping Students Shine,” guests explored MPC’s educational initiatives through interactive displays, gained insights from an inspiring student speaker on the power of education, and concluded the night with live music and dancing. D’yesha Sanders, Annette Oswald Wayne & Libby Downey, Mark Zacovic Marsheila Devan, Marti Myszak Jean Hurd, William & Loretta Smith George Ptucha, Catherine Carson Richard Kezirian, Stephanie E. Hulsey, Renee Kezerian Karla Padilla, Cesar Padilla, Jesslyn De Anda Stacie Andrews, JeanetteWalton, Regina Mason, Charles Brown Jeremy & Kelli Green, Michael & Danee Green Joe Servi, MichiyoWeinstock, Joyce Simon, Loren Steck TheresaWright, Tyller Williamson Dustin & Heather Conner Cristofer & Shelley Cabanillas Birt & Kathleen Johnson Photos: Kelli Uldall