3/10/17 Texas College Legacy Fundraiser by Chelsea Purgahn
Read MorePeople enjoy a reception during Texas College's ninth annual Legacy Scholarship Fundraiser at Harvey Hall Convention Center in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, March 10, 2017. Five members of the community were honored for their commitment, dedication and service to Texas College and the City of Tyler. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Danny Carney, Charles Battee and Alex Perez enjoy hor'dourves during Texas College's ninth annual Legacy Scholarship Fundraiser at Harvey Hall Convention Center in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, March 10, 2017. Five members of the community were honored for their commitment, dedication and service to Texas College and the City of Tyler. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
People enjoy a reception during Texas College's ninth annual Legacy Scholarship Fundraiser at Harvey Hall Convention Center in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, March 10, 2017. Five members of the community were honored for their commitment, dedication and service to Texas College and the City of Tyler. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Musicians play during Texas College's ninth annual Legacy Scholarship Fundraiser at Harvey Hall Convention Center in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, March 10, 2017. Five members of the community were honored for their commitment, dedication and service to Texas College and the City of Tyler. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Tyler County Commissioner JoAnn Hampton and Tyler Mayor Martin Heines pose for a photo during Texas College's ninth annual Legacy Scholarship Fundraiser at Harvey Hall Convention Center in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, March 10, 2017. Five members of the community were honored for their commitment, dedication and service to Texas College and the City of Tyler. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
People adjust their outfits during Texas College's ninth annual Legacy Scholarship Fundraiser at Harvey Hall Convention Center in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, March 10, 2017. Five members of the community were honored for their commitment, dedication and service to Texas College and the City of Tyler. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
People walk the red carpet during Texas College's ninth annual Legacy Scholarship Fundraiser at Harvey Hall Convention Center in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, March 10, 2017. Five members of the community were honored for their commitment, dedication and service to Texas College and the City of Tyler. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Texas College's ninth annual Legacy Scholarship Fundraiser at Harvey Hall Convention Center in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, March 10, 2017. Five members of the community were honored for their commitment, dedication and service to Texas College and the City of Tyler. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
People pray during the invocation during Texas College's ninth annual Legacy Scholarship Fundraiser at Harvey Hall Convention Center in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, March 10, 2017. Five members of the community were honored for their commitment, dedication and service to Texas College and the City of Tyler. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Orenthia Mason speaks during Texas College's ninth annual Legacy Scholarship Fundraiser at Harvey Hall Convention Center in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, March 10, 2017. Five members of the community were honored for their commitment, dedication and service to Texas College and the City of Tyler. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Texas College's choir sings during Texas College's ninth annual Legacy Scholarship Fundraiser at Harvey Hall Convention Center in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, March 10, 2017. Five members of the community were honored for their commitment, dedication and service to Texas College and the City of Tyler. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Katherine Watkins listens to Texas College's choir sing during Texas College's ninth annual Legacy Scholarship Fundraiser at Harvey Hall Convention Center in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, March 10, 2017. Five members of the community were honored for their commitment, dedication and service to Texas College and the City of Tyler. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Mayor Martin Heines, right, receives an award during Texas College's ninth annual Legacy Scholarship Fundraiser at Harvey Hall Convention Center in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, March 10, 2017. Five members of the community were honored for their commitment, dedication and service to Texas College and the City of Tyler. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Helen Jefferson and Alice Crayton pose for a photo during Texas College's ninth annual Legacy Scholarship Fundraiser at Harvey Hall Convention Center in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, March 10, 2017. Five members of the community were honored for their commitment, dedication and service to Texas College and the City of Tyler. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Kay Chappell and Shirley McKenzie pose for a photo during Texas College's ninth annual Legacy Scholarship Fundraiser at Harvey Hall Convention Center in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, March 10, 2017. Five members of the community were honored for their commitment, dedication and service to Texas College and the City of Tyler. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
H.Q. Dickerson, Bishop Bobby R. Best, Damon Mays and Malcolm Patton pose for a photo during Texas College's ninth annual Legacy Scholarship Fundraiser at Harvey Hall Convention Center in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, March 10, 2017. Five members of the community were honored for their commitment, dedication and service to Texas College and the City of Tyler. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Bobby and Aerial Mobley pose for a photo during Texas College's ninth annual Legacy Scholarship Fundraiser at Harvey Hall Convention Center in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, March 10, 2017. Five members of the community were honored for their commitment, dedication and service to Texas College and the City of Tyler. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Trey Davis, Tiffany Simmons and Freddrick Tyler pose for a photo during Texas College's ninth annual Legacy Scholarship Fundraiser at Harvey Hall Convention Center in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, March 10, 2017. Five members of the community were honored for their commitment, dedication and service to Texas College and the City of Tyler. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Darla and Kevin Chester, and Shauna and Jim Lambeth pose for a photo during Texas College's ninth annual Legacy Scholarship Fundraiser at Harvey Hall Convention Center in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, March 10, 2017. Five members of the community were honored for their commitment, dedication and service to Texas College and the City of Tyler. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Colonel Albert Edwards, Orenthia Mason, Gwendolyn Collins and Lonnie Collins pose for a photo during Texas College's ninth annual Legacy Scholarship Fundraiser at Harvey Hall Convention Center in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, March 10, 2017. Five members of the community were honored for their commitment, dedication and service to Texas College and the City of Tyler. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Mary Ann Moore and Della Blaylock pose for a photo during Texas College's ninth annual Legacy Scholarship Fundraiser at Harvey Hall Convention Center in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, March 10, 2017. Five members of the community were honored for their commitment, dedication and service to Texas College and the City of Tyler. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Quindolyn Lee, Keandray Shelton and Makala Gray pose for a photo during Texas College's ninth annual Legacy Scholarship Fundraiser at Harvey Hall Convention Center in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, March 10, 2017. Five members of the community were honored for their commitment, dedication and service to Texas College and the City of Tyler. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Larry Grimm and Melissa Lee pose for a photo during Texas College's ninth annual Legacy Scholarship Fundraiser at Harvey Hall Convention Center in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, March 10, 2017. Five members of the community were honored for their commitment, dedication and service to Texas College and the City of Tyler. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Charlotte Graves, Mayor Marty Heines, and Arthur Graves pose for a photo during Texas College's ninth annual Legacy Scholarship Fundraiser at Harvey Hall Convention Center in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, March 10, 2017. Five members of the community were honored for their commitment, dedication and service to Texas College and the City of Tyler. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)