33rd Annual Tennis Ball
Thank you for supporting An Achievable Dream at the 33rd Annual Tennis Ball! We hope you enjoyed the Peninsula’s party of the season and making a difference in the lives of our Dreamers!
The evening was filled with unforgettable moments:
- We had the honor of recognizing two outstanding leaders with the Doctor of Dreams Award, Joni Ivey and Dr. Ashby Kilgore, for their longstanding support of An Achievable Dream and immeasurable impact on our community.
- Guests enjoyed a dynamic “Dream Report” talk show, exploring the power of the SAME framework, expansion of AAD and how we are the program of the future.
- With tremendous pride, Dr. Vreeland introduced the Class of 2026, who shared their post-graduation plans with our Dream community.
- The evening concluded with a heartfelt video announcing Mr. and Mrs. Arthur and Jean Fass as the proud sponsors of the Class of 2026.
Presented by
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.
Christopher Newport University
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Showtime
Auction
Mr. and Mrs. F. Lewis Wood
and First Team Automotive Group
Prime Time
The Spencer Family
Charitable Foundation
Broadcast
Blechman-David Foundation and David, Kamp, and Frank, LLC
Petters Family Foundation
Spotlight
Ashby Kilgore
United Steelworkers Local 8888
Studio
Dr. Denise Chamblee and Dr. Gary Tanner
David and Beth Levin
Mrs. Kathleen Hickey Wallis and Dr. James Wallis
Dwight and Barbara West
Production
Ryan and Brittany Hanson
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Hutchison & Company
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Branch and Bonnie Lawson
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Newport Management Company, Inc.
Peninsula Community Foundation of Virginia
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Dr. and Mrs. Paul Schellhammer
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The Smith Resort Giving Fund — Kevin and Monica Smith
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Soundscapes
An Achievable Dream (AAD) develops independent, productive citizens through a Social, Academic, and Mindset Education (SAME) framework. AAD is a nonprofit organization with a unique structure and goal: we partner with public school districts to co-operate schools in primarily under-served communities, providing additional resources to level the playing field for students. The 33rd Annual Tennis Ball benefits AAD’s Newport News schools. To learn more about An Achievable Dream, visit AADream.org.