Black Tie Blue Jeans
Grand Rapids Christian’s signature fundraising event.
2018 EVENT DETAILS
Join us for Black Tie Blue Jeans, Grand Rapids Christian’s signature fundraising event. Our goal is to impact every student by raising $550,000 towards financial aid and Student Support Services through the Eagles Fund. Enjoy great food and the opportunity to interact with our Keynote Speaker and Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient in this new venue.
Black Tie Blue Jeans means dress up, come in blue jeans, or a little of both!
DATE
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
6:30 pm
LOCATION
James and Shirley Balk
Center for Administrative Services
2400 Plymouth Ave SE
EVENT
SPONSORSHIP
Sponsorship is required to attend this event. Space is limited. Please reserve your sponsorship by March 2, 2018.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Kavon Frazier,
Class of 2012
After graduating from Grand Rapids Christian High School in 2012, Kavon Frazier went on to Central Michigan University and was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 6th round of the NFL Draft.
Since his career as a professional football player began, Kavon has made it his mission to better the lives of people in communities with limited resources. In 2017, Kavon founded the Frazier Cares Foundation. This organization provides a helping hand to both parents and children living a purposeful life.
Come listen to Kavon's story and learn how Grand Rapids Christian Schools positioned him to be an effective servant of Christ in contemporary society.
DISTINGUISHED ALUMI
Richard M. DeVos Distinguished Alumni Award 2018 Recipient:
James Haveman, Jr
Class of 1961
We are honored to present this year’s Richard M. DeVos Distinguished Alumni Award to James Haveman, Jr, in recognition of his devotion to Christian education and distinguished history of public service, management, and volunteer work.
A social worker by training, Haveman has influenced and invested his talents and resources to impact various organizations. A recognized public servant, his work has benefited individuals in our local community and worldwide.
Click here to see past Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients as well as video highlights of award recipients.
2018 BLACK TIE BLUE JEANS EVENT PHOTOS
EVENT DETAILS
EVENT VENUE: James and Shirley Balk Center for Administrative Services on the campus of Grand Rapids Christian High School
CATERING: Gilmore Catering
FLORALS: The Farmer's Wife
EVENT RENTALS: Event Theory
GET IN TOUCH
GRAND RAPIDS CHRISTIAN
SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
2400 Plymouth Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Phone: 616.574.6000
Fax: 616.574.6010