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JUNE NEWSLETTER
JUNE 25, 2015 - Vol. 37      
OPEN HOUSE & GRADUATION CELEBRATION!!!
 
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2015
 

Greetings!

June was a fabulous month at Exceptional Minds--150 industry professionals and friends attended our annual Industry Open House, an exciting and inspiring event for all. Victoria Alonso of Marvel Studios received our third "Ed Asner Award" and challenged the audience to "make a difference" in the world.

 

Dr. Ricki Robinson presented diplomas to our seven seniors who are now embarking upon careers in animation and visual effects, both outside and in our EMS studio.  We have leased an additional 1150 square feet of space and moved the studio downstairs to accommodate our newly graduated artists.  Thanks to our loyal clients for keeping our studio humming! 

 

Summer Workshops are now underway and run through August. We have added many new classes and look forward to an exciting summer. Don't forget to call us and reserve a spot in your favorite class.

 

Our sincere thanks to everyone who attended and helped with our Open House, Graduation, and Year-end Celebrations!!

 

With Exceptional Gratitude to all,

 

Yudi Bennett & Ernie Merl�n

Exceptional Minds


Victoria Alonso of Marvel Studios Receives the 
 "Ed Asner Award" from Jamie Lee Curtis

Susan Zwerman Introduces Our VFX Team

  Please click to view video
   EM Graduates Get Their Diplomas  

  Dr. Ricki Robinson, Mason Taylor & Ernie Merl�n  
The"Exceptional Hero Award" goes to
The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable Foundation
 
Trustees Quinn Brady & Sean Crahan Accept the Award
Thanks to our Amazing Volunteer Maria Teresa Venditti

Thank You Brian Brady for your Fabulous Coffee!!!

   And to Our Exceptional Staff!
Marvel's VFX Team
Presents Guardians of the Galaxy Seminar to EM Students
CBS HOSTS STEPHANIE'S DAY


CBS Reporter Lisa Sigell Stars in EM's Original Video Game!
Our booth was packed all day!
EM CELEBRATES JUNE BIRTHDAYS...

with Liam & Madeleine
School will be Closed for Summer Break &  
4th of July Holiday  
June 29th - July 5th 
(see you July 6th for  
session 2) 

SUMMER WORKSHOPS still time to sign up!

Don't Miss Out!!!


OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS 
OUR HEARTFELT THANKS 

Your KIND Donation

RITA FLORA FLOWERS


THANK YOU for...
Your Continued Support
... 
 
Ralphs


And to...


Thank you for your donation during our special celebrations

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