The Board of Trustees Wives Committee hosted the “Ladies Fall Tea” on Metzger Lawn Thursday. The event was appropriately themed “A Century of Style” to coincide with Biola’s centennial year.
The event began with tea in dainty porcelain cups, complete with the centennial logo, and a variety of scones. Smooth jazz filled the air as women fellowshipped over a common purpose.
The annual event is held to encourage female alumni and friends of the Biola community to support current and future students through the Biola Scholarship fund. The fundraiser also introduces the women to the President’s Circle, which is a group of donors who gift the school $500 or more.
“The goal is to develop a group of women who are passionate about supporting students at Biola,” said Joyce Brooks, director of foundations and major gift operations. Coordinators hoped the tea would inspire women to contribute to the fund.
Entertainment featured a fashion show of Biola’s style through the century. Twelve student models walked Biola’s second runway show in various vintage clothing starting from the 1900s. The 60s decade received the most laughter with the model wearing a loud neon patterned muumuu. The final fashions were two of the Red Line dresses designed by recent alum Adam Sjoberg.
Model Annette Jordan, a junior, said it was exciting to be part of the show.
“It is cool to see past ladies of Biola, together with their roommates and know that I am a part of the school’s future,” Jordan said.
Michelle Nguyen, a class of 2005 alumnus, shared her Biola experience. She graduated with a degree in communications and began her own clothing line after graduation. Nguyen said she has seen the benefits of a Biola education through the success of her clothing line and ability to impact the fashion industry by connecting with the people in her business.
President Corey, one of the only men there, reinforced Biola’s commitment to proclaim the Gospel and fulfill the Great Commission and encouraged alumni and friends of Biola to invest in the school’s future via the scholarship fund. As President Corey said, “The best years are yet to come.”
