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Ibarra Crowned King Dad 2015
During Dads Weekend 2015, the Dads Association announced Raul Ibarra Sr. of Romeoville, IL as the annual King Dad. During the Dads Weekend Recep- tion Raul Ibarra Jr., a junior in the Col- lege of Fine + Applied Arts, read the essay he submitted when he nominated his father.
“My father is the most hardworking and strong willed person I know,” Ibarra Jr. shared. He told how his father came
to the United States from Mexico at 17 and endured various hardships in order to create a better life for himself. “He faced those obstacles head on and be- came the man he is today. From a very young age he taught me that everything in life is earned and not given. He told me this from a very young age because everything he has in his life was earned through hard work and patience. He has made many sacrifices to provide for me and the rest of my family through- out his life and for that I cannot thank him enough.”
As King Dad, Ibarra Sr. received a plaque, a copy of Raul Jr.’s essay, and
a scepter. In addition, Raul Sr., along with his wife, daughter, and Raul Jr. were invited to watch the football game versus Ohio State from the Chancellor’s luxury box. King Ibarra was also recog-
King Ibarra receiving his crown from Dads Association Vice President Phil Schaefer
nized on field, where Fighting Illini fans showed their appreciation with a loud ovation.
Gye Young Park of Buffalo Grove, IL was the runner up, with Brian Hickey of Lombard, IL coming in at third.
Other nominees for King Dad 2015 were Sriram Anjur, Dan Hood, James Roger, Paul Benson, Robert G. Meyer, Jr., Murali Santhanam, Robert Boehmer, Tom Kahn, Steve Sarussi, Timothy Bradbury, Mark Kleiner, Tim Sharpe, Ken Budz, Michael Kriston, Michael
Moms Weekend 2016 will be April 8 – 10. This is an opportunity for the entire family to celebrate moms and other mother-figures. Featured events will include;
Moms Association Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony
The Moms Association will recognize the recipients of its various awards, including the Medallion of Honor, Mom of the Year, Moms Association scholarship, and Illini Spirit Award.
Moms Weekend Craft Fair
Featuring vendors from across the region, this annual tradition draws hundreds who seek out the unique and special goods on display.
IUB Musical
Presented by the Illini Union Board, this year’s musi- cal will be the award-winning Broadway hit Chicago.
Moms Association Brunch
Now a mainstay of Moms Weekend, the annual brunch allows families one final opportunity to spend time together before heading home.
A full calendar of events which includes times, dates, locations and how to purchase tickets and/or sign-up will soon be posted on the Parent and Family Programs Office website at union.illinois.edu/parent- familyprograms. Information will also be posted on the Moms Association website, illinimoms.com. If you have questions or want more information, you can email iuparentfamilyprograms@illinois.edu or call (217) 333-7063.
Shimmin, Ed Burke, Brad Lane, Creed Tucker, Chris Carr, Tim Leahy, Faruk Uzicanin, Glenn Eisenhuth, Greg Martin, Kenneth Wil- liams, James Glowacz, Fay Meiborg, Gary Wszalek, Rich Helm, David Meyer and Karl Youngquist.
King Ibarra joined on the field with his family and members of the Dads Association Board of Directors
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Moms Weekend 2016