York College recently held its First Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert: “One Dream, Many Realities” starring the off-Broadway sensation, Three Mo’ Tenors.
The dazzling performers played to a packed house in the college’s 1,500-seat Performing Arts Center in a concert that raised funds for merit scholarships for academically high achieving students.
Attendees included presidents, chief executive officers, elected officials, senior CUNY administrators, alumni, Tuskegee Airmen, community supporters, faculty, staff, students and their families.
The audience thrilled to the amazing vocal acrobatics of the critically-acclaimed trio whose repertoire includes opera, rock, gospel and soul - both old and new school.
The event paid tribute to the York College/Community Commemorative Quilt Committee (YCCCQC) in recognition of its 10 years of unwavering dedication to provide scholarships to deserving students.
Each year, YCCCQC produces an annual exhibition of new quilts and artwork for sale, curated by internationally-recognized artist Charles Lilly, which coincides with the birthday anniversary of Dr. King and remains in place through February during Black History Month.
“It was only fitting that we honored the Quilt Committee at this inaugural event of the York College Foundation Board,” said President Marcia V. Keizs. “Their selfless service to the college and to our students has made a huge impact.”
The benefit, emceed by NY1 News’ Dominic Carter, was the first of its kind in the college’s 41-year history and will become an annual event.
Realizing a dream with the Three Mo’ Tenors
By Toni Cimino
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