about The EVENt PLANNEr
Hi- I'm Bella Manning!
I'm a senior at Edison High School and have always had a heart for the elderly! I guess at 18 years old, it isn't every day that you find a teenager so passionate about our senior citizens. Growing up, the majority of my family consisted of elderly. Therefore, I'm constantly surrounded by their love, wisdom, never-ending smiles, stories to share, and their young at heart personalities. All in all, they have never failed to bring me joy.
Being a part of the CIBACS program for the past 3 years, I've been able to put my passions forward through my Senior Project. The idea for Senior Swing came from my desire to celebrate senior citizens, but also utilize my leadership skills to host an event. I specifically wanted the proceeds to benefit the Alzheimer's Association due to the disease directly affecting the elderly. I hope you can join me in celebration on May 10th!
THANK YOU!
about CIBACS
CIBACS
Center for international business & communication studies
CIBACS is a four-year program at Edison High School. It was started in 1995 by Gary Rhoades and Richard Gruner. CIBACS is a unique program that offers its students an enriched and integrated curriculum that is enhanced through competitive projects, job shadowing, and internships with business partners.
Students are prepared to progress to advanced applications of technology. They are taught to access, interpret and employ verbal, nonverbal, and electronic sources of information. Students learn to work effectively in a team and are sensitive to needs, problems, aspirations, and customs of other cultures. CIBACS produces high school graduates who meet the employability requirements for tomorrow's high tech, international business environment.
about the Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. The association works on a global, national and local level to provide care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. As the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research, the Association is committed to accelerating the global progress of new treatments, preventions and ultimately, a cure.
The Alzheimer’s Association was founded in 1980 by a group of family caregivers and individuals interested in research. Jerome H. Stone was the founding president. Today, the Association reaches millions of people affected by Alzheimer’s across the globe through their headquarters in Chicago, a public policy office in Washington, D.C., and a presence in communities across the country.
