September 29, 2025

Class of 2027 | Supplemental September Newsletter

Hello Class of 2027 Families,

We’re excited to launch our new Class of 2027 newsletter format—a fresh way to keep you informed, involved, and inspired throughout the year!

This edition is arriving a bit earlier than usual to spotlight our upcoming Sounds and Voices Fall Festival, a major focus for our class this fall. We’ve got a fantastic lineup of activities planned, including a karaoke contest, and we’d love your help bringing them to life.

Volunteer Opportunities | Please take a moment to review the events and sign up to volunteer. These hours count toward the 20-hour summer scholarship requirement, so it’s a great way to support the class and stay on track!

We Still Need Help! | We’re actively seeking volunteers and auction item donations to make our events a success. Every contribution makes a difference!

Budget Updates | We’ve added a dedicated section in each newsletter to keep you informed on our class budget and fundraising progress.

Join the Class Committee | Interested in helping shape the Class of 2027 experience? Reply to this email or complete [this form] to join the committee. Be sure to select Class of 2027 under “Committee(s) of Interest.”

Thank you for your continued support—we’re building something special together!

CLASS BUDGET

Set 2027 Budget

This is the agreed upon budget to cover Senior Year. There have been two amendments which in total added a line item for 1) a May treat 2) A treat at Pegasus Pickup 3) separating senior welcome week from the total monthly surprise budget and 4) covering everyone's yard signs.

Funds Raised to Date

This is the breakdown of funds we have to date from all of the dues, donations, spirit night events, and our AA show which included the auction.

We have secured $19,219.25 save $472.00 dollars still not accounted for from our Kendra Scott event in February 2025.

We need to raise $15,705.75 to achieve our goal which will still be affected by Senior class dues, inflation and our ability to fundraise this year. This budget does not account for the goal of covering everyone's caps and gowns for graduation.

This should be achievable with Senior Dues and activities this year.

DIRECT DONATIONS

THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS!

A heartfelt thank you to Olga Muras, grandmother of Hope Medrano, and Angela Medrano, Hope’s mother, for their generous support—along with a recurring donation made on behalf of Mia Olea. These contributions make a meaningful impact and we’re proud to recognize them as our most recent Direct Donors to the Class of 2027.

As a reminder, direct donations are tax-deductible and may be eligible for employer matching programs, which can further amplify your support.

Thank you for helping us invest in the success of our scholar artists!

Please donate here!

SOUNDS AND VOICES FALL FESTIVAL

Friday, October 17, 2025

Booker T. Washington HSPVA

5:00 pm - 8:30 pm.

FESTIVAL DETAILS

PTSA / Class of 2027 and their volunteer teams will be located in The Commons.
Set up will start between 3:00 and 3:30 pm.
Clean up between 8:30 and 9:30 pm.
All booths and events will operate from 5:00 to 8:30 save the karaoke contest (5:00 to 8:00 pm); Pumpkin Contest Judging 8:00 to 8:30; Silent Auction ends at 8:30.
10 tables and 5 cocktail tables have been secured; chairs will be needed especially at the Karaoke section.
All Fundraising events have been set up on MTK and will have in-store corresponding purchases. Cash boxes will be on hand.
There will be an information booth available on site from the PTSA and Class of 2027 where PTSA merchandise will be for sale as will the 50th Arts Magnet Celebratory 2026 Calendars IF we are able to secure this in time. Donations will be accepted at this booth and Pumpkin coloring pages will be distributed for free in this section. Volunteers will also check-in and check-out for their hours at the kiosk located at the information table.
Publicity will focus on engaging the community to promote the talent of BTW scholar artists especially given the opening of DISD magnet schools application process on November 1. We will also reach out to our feeder schools and lean into our partnership with Downtown Dallas Inc. to spread the word.
We will have a QR code on all communications that will promote an RSVP in hopes of assessing an estimated attendance as this is the first of its kind festival.

SILENT AUCTION

The Silent Auction will be held in The Commons during Sounds and Voices on October 17, 2025.

We are still seeking donation items to auction. All donations are tax deductible to their fair market value price.

To date we have:

A watch
A pair of Jan Barboglio Bronze Earrings
A Kendra Scott Jewelry Donation
TWO $50 Mi Cocina gift cards
A serenity spa package
A Ballet Master Class with former New York City Ballet and Philadelphia Ballet (formerly Pennsylvania Ballet), Principal Dancer Riolama Lorenzo
A Visual Art Submission from BTWHASPVA Art Instructor, Mr. Cruz
TWO tickets to Four Weekend Comedy Club + a dinner gift certificate
Gift Baskets
A FOUR-person Tennis Set

Volunteers will be needed for this event.

Donate here.

PRE-DECORATED PUMPKIN CONTEST

The contest is open to all Booker T. Washington students, faculty, staff and community members. Completed carved and/or decorated pumpkins must be presented at 5:00 p.m. Judging will take place between 8:00 and 8:30.

Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places - the prize is a $100 AMC Movie Gift Card.

Entry is $15.

We are still seeking donations for 2nd place and 3rd place prizes.

We will need volunteers for this activity.

WE ARE SEEKING THREE HIGH PROFILE JUDGES.

Please contact Adam Mora - Class Chair with any leads.

Email |btwhspva2027@gmail.com

KARAOKE CONTEST

The Karaoke Competition at the Sounds and Voices Fall Festival is open to all BTWHSPVA students in grades 9–12 for the 2025–2026 school year—from every conservatory and every experience level.

Voting will be $1 per vote. ALL PROCEEDS will go to the Class of 2027.

Song selection is subject to approval.

Solo and Duet Performances are encouraged.

Contest will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with performance slots every 10 minutes.

Volunteers will be needed for this event.

We are seeking a charismatic, high-profile MC for this event.

Contact class chair Adam Mora with any leads.

Email btwhspva2027@gmail.com

CLASS OF 2027 FUNDRAISING EVENTS

Face painting with 5-7 BTW students to be supervised by 3 adults. Ideally seeking volunteers from the visual conservatory.
"Sweet Harmony Treats and Tats" booth which will feature pick-a-mix candy, tattoos, swirl pops, and other items at low price points.
Selling tissue paper flowers some parents have donated the materials, and construction will be led by Jennifer Wheeler Hall. Stay tuned for volunteer opportunities.
Sale of Desserts led by Beverly with Maggie's help, seeking bakery donations for items like conchas and sugar cookies (two leads to date are Fiesta and El Rancho). Additional leads are welcomed!
Maggie Lopez and her family are generously donating the sale of Aguas Frescas and Elotes
Pumpkin Carving and Decorating Contest
Karaoke Contest
Silent Auction

Volunteers will be needed for all of these events.

Contact class chair Adam Mora with any leads.

Email | btwhspva2027@gmail.com

FOOD TRUCKS

Two food trucks meeting our humble requirement of not being able to provide a deposit asked by most vendors ($1,000 to $1,500) have been secured.

Mexican
Barbeque

Please ensure that we are able to promote this event to help these vendors secure a collective $3,000 in sales.

UP COMING FUNDRAISERS

See's Candies | Mid November
Kendra Scott Event |The evening of Friday, December 5, 2025 at North Park Mall.

NEXT MEETING

Should any issues arise please email: btwhspva2027@gmail.com or text me: 214-729-0984.

Otherwise, please stay tuned for a ZOOM LINK for our next class meeting to finalize details for the festival on:

Monday, October 13, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

SUBJECT: BTWHSPVA Class of 2027 | Supplemental September Newsletter