Mr. Whitman proceeds support AVID program

Proceeds from this year’s Mr. Whitman competition will be donated to Walla Walla Public Schools to support the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program. AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.

This year there are eight contestants in the competition. The Mr. Whitman Talent Show is Friday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. at Cordiner Hall. Throughout the month of October, contestants will be participating in a variety of fundraisers in support of AVID.

Contestant Henry Lanman (lanmanhr@whitman.edu) is organizing a fundraiser featuring a variety of gift baskets. Tickets are $1 each.  Tickets are on sale Wednesday, Sept. 29 to Friday, Sept. 2 in the Reid Campus Center from 12-2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. He also plans to be at the Land Title Plaza Friday, Oct. 2 from 4 to 6 p.m. and at the Farmer’s Market Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 to 1 p.m.

Look for more information on ways to support these Mr. Whitman fundraisers in the days and weeks to come. 

PHOTO: Mr. Whitman contestant Henry Lanman