Post by Techguy on Apr 29, 2005 13:55:11 GMT -5
Courtney B. Vance is one of the 2005 inductees into the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Hall of Fame:
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Boys & Girls Clubs of America Inducts Outstanding Alumni Into Hall of Fame
Courtney B. Vance, Ruben Studdard, Ed Pinckney, Joe Morgan and Arthur Myers to be Honored
SAN DIEGO, April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) today announced the 2005 inductees into its prestigious Alumni Hall of Fame, which recognizes former Club members who have gone on to make major contributions to their respective fields, from sports and entertainment to business and medicine. All five outstanding individuals will be honored at a special ceremony being held during BGCA's 99th annual national conference. Gap Inc. sponsors this year's Alumni Hall of Fame ceremony.
The 2005 inductees are Law & Order: Criminal Intent star Courtney B. Vance[/b], American Idol Ruben Studdard, former NBA standout and current Villanova assistant basketball coach Ed Pinckney, Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Joe Morgan, and Arthur Myers, the highest-ranking civilian officer in the United States Air Force. M*A*S*H star and 2004 inductee Jamie Farr will host this year's event.
"We are extremely proud of our alumni who have gone on to achieve great things," said Roxanne Spillett, president of BGCA. "Their stories are very different, but all start out the same - with life-changing programs, caring and attentive staff, and the fun and safety of a local Boys & Girls Club."
"The 2005 inductees, as well as the other Alumni Hall of Fame members, are proof positive that Boys & Girls Clubs do make a difference in young lives," said Lauri Shanahan, executive vice president and general counsel, Gap Inc.
"We are extremely pleased to sponsor this year's ceremony, and to provide ongoing support to an organization that does so much to inspire and enable young people to reach their full potential."
The honored alumni and their stories are as follows:
Courtney B. Vance
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan
At his local Boys & Girls Club, Vance focused on the Little League football, swimming and crafts programs. He also regularly attended the Club's summer camp, where he met counselor and mentor George Brown.
With Brown's encouragement and help, Vance became a scholarship student at a top high school in the Detroit area. His stellar academic and athletic performance in high school helped earn him a spot at Harvard and later at the prestigious Yale Drama School. Vance has received Tony Award nominations for his work in August Wilson's Fences and John Gaure's Six Degrees of Separation.
His film credits include The Hunt for Red October, Hamburger Hill and The Preacher's Wife, playing opposite BGCA national spokesperson Denzel Washington. Vance currently stars as District Attorney Ron Carver on Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/04-28-2005/0003490743&EDATE=
Boys & Girls Clubs of America Inducts Outstanding Alumni Into Hall of Fame
Courtney B. Vance, Ruben Studdard, Ed Pinckney, Joe Morgan and Arthur Myers to be Honored
SAN DIEGO, April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) today announced the 2005 inductees into its prestigious Alumni Hall of Fame, which recognizes former Club members who have gone on to make major contributions to their respective fields, from sports and entertainment to business and medicine. All five outstanding individuals will be honored at a special ceremony being held during BGCA's 99th annual national conference. Gap Inc. sponsors this year's Alumni Hall of Fame ceremony.
The 2005 inductees are Law & Order: Criminal Intent star Courtney B. Vance[/b], American Idol Ruben Studdard, former NBA standout and current Villanova assistant basketball coach Ed Pinckney, Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Joe Morgan, and Arthur Myers, the highest-ranking civilian officer in the United States Air Force. M*A*S*H star and 2004 inductee Jamie Farr will host this year's event.
"We are extremely proud of our alumni who have gone on to achieve great things," said Roxanne Spillett, president of BGCA. "Their stories are very different, but all start out the same - with life-changing programs, caring and attentive staff, and the fun and safety of a local Boys & Girls Club."
"The 2005 inductees, as well as the other Alumni Hall of Fame members, are proof positive that Boys & Girls Clubs do make a difference in young lives," said Lauri Shanahan, executive vice president and general counsel, Gap Inc.
"We are extremely pleased to sponsor this year's ceremony, and to provide ongoing support to an organization that does so much to inspire and enable young people to reach their full potential."
The honored alumni and their stories are as follows:
Courtney B. Vance
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan
At his local Boys & Girls Club, Vance focused on the Little League football, swimming and crafts programs. He also regularly attended the Club's summer camp, where he met counselor and mentor George Brown.
With Brown's encouragement and help, Vance became a scholarship student at a top high school in the Detroit area. His stellar academic and athletic performance in high school helped earn him a spot at Harvard and later at the prestigious Yale Drama School. Vance has received Tony Award nominations for his work in August Wilson's Fences and John Gaure's Six Degrees of Separation.
His film credits include The Hunt for Red October, Hamburger Hill and The Preacher's Wife, playing opposite BGCA national spokesperson Denzel Washington. Vance currently stars as District Attorney Ron Carver on Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
Patrick Roy, 2006 inductee into the Hockey Hall of Fame