Last week, the JDRC had a meeting with BLS and the BLSA.  During that meeting it was established that both BLS and the BLSA officially support our endeavor to create a Joan Duran commemoration and scholarship.  Boston Latin School fully supports our efforts to officially commemorate Joan Duran in the halls of our Alma Mater.

Recently, we have been alerted to the fact that there may have been some public misunderstandings of our relationship with Boston Latin School and the Boston Latin School Association.  We want to make it clear that we have established a collaborative relationship between BLS, the BLSA, and the JDRC toward honoring Joan.  Please join the JDRC, BLS, and the BLSA in our collective efforts to commemorate our fallen Alumnus.

Thank you for your support of our efforts, and see you on November 7th!

The Joan Duran Remembrance Committee is hosting a Joan Duran Scholarship Fundraiser Kick-off event from 7PM – 10PM on the evening of Saturday, November 7th 2009 at the Boston Teachers Union Hall.

There will be Hors D’oeuvres served and a Cash Bar, as well as music and a door prize as we commemorate Staff Sergeant Joan J. Duran, a class of ‘02 Boston Latin School graduate.

Sgt. Duran was assigned to the 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team of the 82nd Airborne Division, based at Fort Bragg, N.C. Joan died in Baquba, Iraq, on August 10th, 2007, in service to the United States of America.

All donations will go to the Joan Duran Boston Latin School Prize Night Scholarship Fund. Please come for a great night to support a great cause!

Location: Boston Teachers Union Hall
Address: 180 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, MA 02125
Time and Date: 7PM-10PM November 7th, 2009

Cost: $20 suggested minimum donation, includes 2 door prize entries
Door Prizes Include: a Pair of 2010 regular season Red Sox Tickets, Autographed Red Sox memorabilia, Pieces of Original Artwork, BLS Gear, and other great items
Refreshments: Hors D’oeuvres and a Cash Bar
Attire: Business Casual
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