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May 13, 2004
MMC Holds 2004 President's Medal Dinner
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Click Here for Photos (New York, NY) On May 13, alumni, trustees, and friends of the College gathered at The Plaza Hotel for Marymount Manhattan's annual President's Medal Dinner. The event, which honors distinguished members of the community, raised over $200,000, which will help the College continue to make a high quality liberal arts education an affordable option for a diverse body of students.
The 2004 President's Medals were awarded to James E. Buckman, vice chairman and general counsel of Cendant Corporation, Hal Holbrook, Tony and Emmy award winner, and Dixie Carter, television and Broadway actress. Legendary conductor and musical director Skitch Henderson received the 2004 Lifetime Achievement Award.
Many of Jim Buckman's family, including his daughters Anne and Julia as well as his wife and mother were in attendance. Another legendary acting couple, Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee came to lend their support for their friends, Hal and Dixie. Skitch Henderson was accompanied by his lovely wife, Ruth, and spoke fondly of having young Marymount Manhattan students board with he and his wife many years ago. One of those students, Ginger Lyons de Neufville '70, couldn't attend the dinner but was warmly remembered by Mr. Henderson.
This year's co-valedictorians, Lindsay Borden and Lauren Caspar were also on hand and spoke passionately about their experience at Marymount Manhattan. Juniors Megan Stanton and Joe Kokofsky gave a vocal performance and were accompanied on the piano by freshman, Nathan Atkinson.
After the formal program, guests enjoyed dinner and dancing to the music of Stages.
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