Community Corner
Mr. Penguin 2011
A total of 13 Dominican University of California students will vie for the crown of “Mr. Penguin 2011” on Saturday, February 26 , at Angelico Hall.
Proceeds will go toward the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Tickets are $5 per person.
The Masters of Ceremonies will be Dominican junior and Student Body President Mark Lewis, who was one of 14 DU students who competed last year for the “Mr. Penguin 2010” title in front of a crowd of 300 in Angelico Hall. The light-hearted event raised more than $900 for the Make A Wish Foundation, the nation’s largest wish-granting organization that, since 1980, has given hope, strength and joy to children with life-threatening medical conditions.
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Mike Wells, a senior on the Dominican men’s basketball team, was crowned “Mr. Penguin 2010.” He returns this year as one of the pageant judges along with Lisa Davary, Director of Marketing; Jane Droogsma, Manager, IT Training & Help Desk; Jody Hoppe, Assistant Vice President Admissions Systems and Operations; and Gigi Gilliard, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations.
In addition, the panel of judges will be joined by a Dominican student who will be picked in lottery fashion. Students can make a contribution to Make-A-Wish and get a ticket for a chance to win the judge lottery.
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Doors open at 7 p.m. with the competition scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. with an opening number choreographed for all contestants on stage. Each competitor then will be judged in “team spirit,” ”swimsuit,” and “talent” categories.
The final segment will feature contestants appearing on stage in tuxedos. They will be required to answer assorted questions from the judges.
For more information, contact Dr. Christopher Leeds, Dominican Faculty Athletic Representative and Professor, School of Business and Leadership, at 415-482-3532 or email christopher.leeds@dominican.edu). Anyone wishing to make donations to the Make-A-Wish Foundation through Dominican athletics can contact Cassandra Gafa, Athletics Administration Coordinator , at 415-482-3503 or email cassandra.gafa@dominican.edu).
