Edison High School’s “Brilliance Benefit” Raises Over $325,000

Portland, OR. Edison High School students, faculty, and staff were joined by 300 guests at The Sentinel on March 7th for Edison High School’s “Brilliance Benefit.” The more than $325,000 raised will go toward financial aid, technology, and professional development. At the event, longtime Edison supporters, Emily and John Holmes Alex browse the silent auction with Ginny Blosser.

Winner of the Pat Karamanos Award, Mike Arthur (2nd from the left) and his family are joined by Jesuit Principal, Paul Hogan (1st on the left).

New Edison President Mike Schwab thanks event co-chairs, Karin and Terry O’Loughlin.

Edison Board Member Summer Widmer (center in yellow) enjoys the evening with her guests.

Sherry and Robert Millis enjoy their first auction as Edison parents.

Desiree Baldocchi and Kim Jacobson are ready to enjoy the evening.

Here’s a video about Edison:

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Edison is the only high school in Oregon and southwest Washington dedicated to students with complex learning differences and currently enrolls 100 students.

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.