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Scholarship Banquet: Andrew Card & Leon Panetta (Oct 23, 2007) Photos

President Dockery greets Andrew Card and Leon Panetta as they arrived on campus prior to the Scholarship Banquet. Panetta, who served as chief of staff for President Clinton, and Andrew Card, former chief of staff for President George W. Bush, were the keynote speakers for Union鈥檚 11th annual Scholarship Banquet and provided an insider鈥檚 look at White House operations. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 10/23/07 | 8645 | XL
President Dockery greets Andrew Card and Leon Panetta as they arrived on campus prior to the Scholarship Banquet. Panetta, who served as chief of staff for President Clinton, and Andrew Card, former chief of staff for President George W. Bush, were the keynote speakers for Union鈥檚 11th annual Scholarship Banquet and provided an insider鈥檚 look at White House operations. - Morris Abernathy

President Dockery presented Loen Panetta and Andrew Card to recieving line of students prior to the Scholarship Banquet. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 10/23/07 | 8646 | XL
President Dockery presented Loen Panetta and Andrew Card to recieving line of students prior to the Scholarship Banquet. - Morris Abernathy

Andrew Card and Leon Panetta responded to some questions from students prior to the Scholarship Banquet. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 10/23/07 | 8647 | XL
Andrew Card and Leon Panetta responded to some questions from students prior to the Scholarship Banquet. - Morris Abernathy

Leon Panetta and Andrew Card talk with student leaders on campus before the Scholarship Banquet. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 10/23/07 | 8672 | XL
Leon Panetta and Andrew Card talk with student leaders on campus before the Scholarship Banquet. - Stephanie Schroeder

Andrew Card and Leon Panetta stopped at Union to speak with student leaders prior to the Scholarship Banquet. - Photo by Neisha Fuson 10/23/07 | 8687 | XL
Andrew Card and Leon Panetta stopped at Union to speak with student leaders prior to the Scholarship Banquet. - Neisha Fuson

Andrew Card and Leon Panetta responded to some questions from students prior to the Scholarship Banquet. - Photo by Neisha Fuson 10/23/07 | 8688 | XL
Andrew Card and Leon Panetta responded to some questions from students prior to the Scholarship Banquet. - Neisha Fuson

Andrew Card and Leon Panetta enjoy a moment with students prior to the Scholarship Banquet. - Photo by Neisha Fuson 10/23/07 | 8689 | XL
Andrew Card and Leon Panetta enjoy a moment with students prior to the Scholarship Banquet. - Neisha Fuson

Jason Castles (far right) chats with student leaders after meeting with Andrew Card and Leon Panetta prior to the Scholarship Banquet. - Photo by Neisha Fuson 10/23/07 | 8691 | XL
Jason Castles (far right) chats with student leaders after meeting with Andrew Card and Leon Panetta prior to the Scholarship Banquet. - Neisha Fuson

Emily Watlington, Erin Brassert and Amanda Pennington fellowshipped after meeting Leon Panetta and Andrew Card prior to the Scholarship Banquet. - Photo by Neisha Fuson 10/23/07 | 8692 | XL
Emily Watlington, Erin Brassert and Amanda Pennington fellowshipped after meeting Leon Panetta and Andrew Card prior to the Scholarship Banquet. - Neisha Fuson

Kelly Northam and Molly Sills talk after meeting Leon Panetta and Andrew Card prior to the Scholarship Banquet. - Photo by Neisha Fuson 10/23/07 | 8690 | XL
Kelly Northam and Molly Sills talk after meeting Leon Panetta and Andrew Card prior to the Scholarship Banquet. - Neisha Fuson

Andrew Card and Leon Panetta spent some time in President Dockery's office prior to the Scholarship Banquet. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 10/23/07 | 8648 | XL
Andrew Card and Leon Panetta spent some time in President Dockery's office prior to the Scholarship Banquet. - Morris Abernathy

President Dockery and First Lady Lanese Dockery pose for a photo with Leon Panetta and Andrew Card prior to the Scholarship Banquet. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 10/23/07 | 8649 | XL
President Dockery and First Lady Lanese Dockery pose for a photo with Leon Panetta and Andrew Card prior to the Scholarship Banquet. - Morris Abernathy

President Dockery shows Leon Panetta and Andrew Card photos from Union's previous campus. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 10/23/07 | 8650 | XL
President Dockery shows Leon Panetta and Andrew Card photos from Union's previous campus. - Morris Abernathy

Donors greet each other and socialize in the Civic Center lobby before the Scholarship Banquet began. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 10/23/07 | 8673 | XL
Donors greet each other and socialize in the Civic Center lobby before the Scholarship Banquet began. - Stephanie Schroeder

Steve Gaines, Union alum and pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Cordova, Tenn., fellowships with some Union friends before the Scholarship Banquet began. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 10/23/07 | 8674 | XL
Steve Gaines, Union alum and pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Cordova, Tenn., fellowships with some Union friends before the Scholarship Banquet began. - Stephanie Schroeder

Before dinner was served at the Scholarship Banquet, guests met in the lobby of the Civic Center and were able to fellowship before the speakers Card and Panetta shared their stories. - Photo by Neisha Fuson 10/23/07 | 8693 | XL
Before dinner was served at the Scholarship Banquet, guests met in the lobby of the Civic Center and were able to fellowship before the speakers Card and Panetta shared their stories. - Neisha Fuson

The Eleventh Annual Scholarship Banquet was held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center with speakers Andrew Card and Leon Panetta. - Photo by Neisha Fuson 10/23/07 | 8694 | XL
The Eleventh Annual Scholarship Banquet was held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center with speakers Andrew Card and Leon Panetta. - Neisha Fuson

Scholarship Banquet guests met in the lobby of the Civic Center before dinner was served. - Photo by Neisha Fuson 10/23/07 | 8695 | XL
Scholarship Banquet guests met in the lobby of the Civic Center before dinner was served. - Neisha Fuson

Leon Panetta, who served as chief of staff for President Clinton, shares a fun story with guests at the Scholarship Banquet. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 10/23/07 | 8652 | XL
Leon Panetta, who served as chief of staff for President Clinton, shares a fun story with guests at the Scholarship Banquet. - Morris Abernathy

Chef Greg Kernodle and his team prepare to serve dinner to the Scholarship Banquet audience. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 10/23/07 | 8653 | XL
Chef Greg Kernodle and his team prepare to serve dinner to the Scholarship Banquet audience. - Morris Abernathy

Scholarship Banquet sponsors enjoyed a special meal with Leon Panetta and Andrew Card at the Scholarship Banquet. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 10/23/07 | 8654 | XL
Scholarship Banquet sponsors enjoyed a special meal with Leon Panetta and Andrew Card at the Scholarship Banquet. - Morris Abernathy

President Dockery introduced Leon Panetta and Andrew Card to the Scholarship Banquet sponsors during dinner. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 10/23/07 | 8655 | XL
President Dockery introduced Leon Panetta and Andrew Card to the Scholarship Banquet sponsors during dinner. - Morris Abernathy

Aramark catered the dinner for the Scholarship Banquet. - Photo by Neisha Fuson 10/23/07 | 8696 | XL
Aramark catered the dinner for the Scholarship Banquet. - Neisha Fuson

The Scholarship Banquet drew 1,700 people and raised $500,000 for student scholarships. The banquet proceeds pushed the university鈥檚 Union 2010 capital campaign to more than $98 million toward the goal of $110 million. - Photo by Neisha Fuson 10/23/07 | 8697 | XL
The Scholarship Banquet drew 1,700 people and raised $500,000 for student scholarships. The banquet proceeds pushed the university鈥檚 Union 2010 capital campaign to more than $98 million toward the goal of $110 million. - Neisha Fuson

SGA President Josh Clarke opened the Scholarship Banquet in prayer. - Photo by Neisha Fuson 10/23/07 | 8698 | XL
SGA President Josh Clarke opened the Scholarship Banquet in prayer. - Neisha Fuson

Proclamation performed three songs at the beginning of the program for the Scholarship Banquet at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 10/23/07 | 8675 | XL
Proclamation performed three songs at the beginning of the program for the Scholarship Banquet at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. - Stephanie Schroeder

Proclamation under the direction of Richard Joiner perform during the Scholarship Banquet. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 10/23/07 | 8656 | XL
Proclamation under the direction of Richard Joiner perform during the Scholarship Banquet. - Morris Abernathy

Proclamation sang three songs for the Scholarship Banquet audience. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 10/23/07 | 8657 | XL
Proclamation sang three songs for the Scholarship Banquet audience. - Morris Abernathy

President Dockery welcomed the guests to the Scholarship Banquet and thanked them for all their generous support. - Photo by Neisha Fuson 10/23/07 | 8699 | XL
President Dockery welcomed the guests to the Scholarship Banquet and thanked them for all their generous support. - Neisha Fuson

President Dockery welcomed the audience for the Scholarship Banquet and thanked them for the generous support of student scholarships. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 10/23/07 | 8676 | XL
President Dockery welcomed the audience for the Scholarship Banquet and thanked them for the generous support of student scholarships. - Stephanie Schroeder

Gary Grisham '75, president of lead sponsor BancorpSouth, introduces the Andrew Card and Leon Panetta at the Eleventh Annual Scholarship Banquet. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 10/23/07 | 8658 | XL
Gary Grisham '75, president of lead sponsor BancorpSouth, introduces the Andrew Card and Leon Panetta at the Eleventh Annual Scholarship Banquet. - Morris Abernathy

In his Scholarship Banquet address, Andrew Card recounted the defining moment of his tenure as chief of staff 鈥� the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. He recalled getting the first word about a plane slamming into the World Trade Center, and the analysis that it was only an accident. When word came a few moments later that another plane had hit the second tower, Card knew he had to inform the president. - Photo by Neisha Fuson 10/23/07 | 8700 | XL
In his Scholarship Banquet address, Andrew Card recounted the defining moment of his tenure as chief of staff 鈥� the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. He recalled getting the first word about a plane slamming into the World Trade Center, and the analysis that it was only an accident. When word came a few moments later that another plane had hit the second tower, Card knew he had to inform the president. - Neisha Fuson

Andrew Card addressed a crowd of 1,700 guests gathered for the Eleventh Annual Scholarship Banquet. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 10/23/07 | 8659 | XL
Andrew Card addressed a crowd of 1,700 guests gathered for the Eleventh Annual Scholarship Banquet. - Morris Abernathy

Andrew Card, former chief of staff to President Bush, addressed faculty, staff, students, and guests at the 2007 Scholarship Banquet held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 10/23/07 | 8677 | XL
Andrew Card, former chief of staff to President Bush, addressed faculty, staff, students, and guests at the 2007 Scholarship Banquet held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. - Stephanie Schroeder

Andrew Card explained at the Scholarship Banquet how difficult the president鈥檚 job is, and said that no decision that ever reaches the Oval Office is an easy decision. The chief of staff鈥檚 job, Card said, is to make sure the president is prepared to make the tough decisions. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 10/23/07 | 8660 | XL
Andrew Card explained at the Scholarship Banquet how difficult the president鈥檚 job is, and said that no decision that ever reaches the Oval Office is an easy decision. The chief of staff鈥檚 job, Card said, is to make sure the president is prepared to make the tough decisions. - Morris Abernathy

Andrew Card, former chief of staff to President Bush, addressed faculty, staff, students and guests at the 2007 Scholarship Banquet held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 10/23/07 | 8678 | XL
Andrew Card, former chief of staff to President Bush, addressed faculty, staff, students and guests at the 2007 Scholarship Banquet held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. - Stephanie Schroeder

Andrew Card spoke at the Scholarship Banquet about his role as President Bush's chief of staff. - Photo by Neisha Fuson 10/23/07 | 8701 | XL
Andrew Card spoke at the Scholarship Banquet about his role as President Bush's chief of staff. - Neisha Fuson

Leon Panetta, former chief of staff to Bill Clinton, addressed faculty, staff, students and guests at the 2007 Scholarship Banquet held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 10/23/07 | 8679 | XL
Leon Panetta, former chief of staff to Bill Clinton, addressed faculty, staff, students and guests at the 2007 Scholarship Banquet held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. - Stephanie Schroeder

During the 2007 Scholarship Banquet, Leon Panetta said the ingredients to success in the White House are hard work, dedication, sacrifice and loyalty. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 10/23/07 | 8661 | XL
During the 2007 Scholarship Banquet, Leon Panetta said the ingredients to success in the White House are hard work, dedication, sacrifice and loyalty. - Morris Abernathy

Leon Panetta, former chief of staff to Bill Clinton, addressed faculty, staff, students and guests at the 2007 Scholarship Banquet held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 10/23/07 | 8680 | XL
Leon Panetta, former chief of staff to Bill Clinton, addressed faculty, staff, students and guests at the 2007 Scholarship Banquet held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. - Stephanie Schroeder

Leon Panetta, former chief of staff to Bill Clinton, addressed faculty, staff, students and guests at the 2007 Scholarship Banquet held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 10/23/07 | 8681 | XL
Leon Panetta, former chief of staff to Bill Clinton, addressed faculty, staff, students and guests at the 2007 Scholarship Banquet held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. - Stephanie Schroeder

Charles Fowler moderated a few questions from the audience for Leon Panetta and Andrew Card after each had had an opportunity to speak at the Scholarship Banquet. - Photo by Neisha Fuson 10/23/07 | 8702 | XL
Charles Fowler moderated a few questions from the audience for Leon Panetta and Andrew Card after each had had an opportunity to speak at the Scholarship Banquet. - Neisha Fuson

Leon Panetta answered a question about his most memorable day in the White House during the closing Q&A session at the Scholarship Banquet. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 10/23/07 | 8664 | XL
Leon Panetta answered a question about his most memorable day in the White House during the closing Q&A session at the Scholarship Banquet. - Morris Abernathy

Leon Panetta answered a question about the future occupant of the White House during the closing Q&A session at the Scholarship Banquet. - Photo by Neisha Fuson 10/23/07 | 8703 | XL
Leon Panetta answered a question about the future occupant of the White House during the closing Q&A session at the Scholarship Banquet. - Neisha Fuson

Leon Panetta answered a question about his most memorable day in the White House during the closing Q&A session at the Scholarship Banquet. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 10/23/07 | 8665 | XL
Leon Panetta answered a question about his most memorable day in the White House during the closing Q&A session at the Scholarship Banquet. - Morris Abernathy

Andrew Card answered a question about his most memorable day in the White House during the closing Q&A session at the Scholarship Banquet. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 10/23/07 | 8667 | XL
Andrew Card answered a question about his most memorable day in the White House during the closing Q&A session at the Scholarship Banquet. - Morris Abernathy

Andrew Card answered a question about the future occupant of the White House during the closing Q&A session at the Scholarship Banquet. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 10/23/07 | 8668 | XL
Andrew Card answered a question about the future occupant of the White House during the closing Q&A session at the Scholarship Banquet. - Morris Abernathy

Andrew Card answered a question about his most memorable day in the White House during the closing Q&A session at the Scholarship Banquet. - Photo by Neisha Fuson 10/23/07 | 8704 | XL
Andrew Card answered a question about his most memorable day in the White House during the closing Q&A session at the Scholarship Banquet. - Neisha Fuson

Andrew Card answered a question about the future occupant of the White House during the closing Q&A session at the Scholarship Banquet. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 10/23/07 | 8669 | XL
Andrew Card answered a question about the future occupant of the White House during the closing Q&A session at the Scholarship Banquet. - Morris Abernathy

Andrew Card answered a question about his most memorable day in the White House during the closing Q&A session at the Scholarship Banquet. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 10/23/07 | 8670 | XL
Andrew Card answered a question about his most memorable day in the White House during the closing Q&A session at the Scholarship Banquet. - Morris Abernathy

President Dockery thanks Leon Panetta and Andrew Card for the words at the end of the Scholarship Banquet. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 10/23/07 | 8671 | XL
President Dockery thanks Leon Panetta and Andrew Card for the words at the end of the Scholarship Banquet. - Morris Abernathy

President Dockery presented Andrew Card and Leon Panetta with some Union memorabilia at the close of the Scholarship Banquet. - Photo by Neisha Fuson 10/23/07 | 8705 | XL
President Dockery presented Andrew Card and Leon Panetta with some Union memorabilia at the close of the Scholarship Banquet. - Neisha Fuson

Andrew Card, President Bush's former chief of staff, greets Union Director of Student Leadership Development Jason Castles upon arriving on campus. - Photo by Matt Elia 10/23/07 | 8982 | XL
Andrew Card, President Bush's former chief of staff, greets Union Director of Student Leadership Development Jason Castles upon arriving on campus. - Matt Elia

Union student Matthew Marshall and his girlfriend Rachel Vo attend the 2007 Scholarship Banquet. - Photo by Matt Elia 10/23/07 | 8984 | XL
Union student Matthew Marshall and his girlfriend Rachel Vo attend the 2007 Scholarship Banquet. - Matt Elia

The 51社区 Singers open the 2007 Scholarship Banquet. - Photo by Matt Elia 10/23/07 | 8987 | XL
The 51社区 Singers open the 2007 Scholarship Banquet. - Matt Elia

Leon Panetta, former chief of staff to Bill Clinton, addresses the 2007 Scholarship Banquet with his characteristic dignity and quiet charm. - Photo by Matt Elia 10/23/07 | 8988 | XL
Leon Panetta, former chief of staff to Bill Clinton, addresses the 2007 Scholarship Banquet with his characteristic dignity and quiet charm. - Matt Elia

Leon Panetta, former chief of staff to Bill Clinton, addresses the 2007 Scholarship Banquet with his characteristic dignity and quiet charm. - Photo by Matt Elia 10/23/07 | 8989 | XL
Leon Panetta, former chief of staff to Bill Clinton, addresses the 2007 Scholarship Banquet with his characteristic dignity and quiet charm. - Matt Elia

Charles Fowler presides over a time of discussion with the two keynote speakers. - Photo by Matt Elia 10/23/07 | 8990 | XL
Charles Fowler presides over a time of discussion with the two keynote speakers. - Matt Elia

Charles Fowler presides over a time of discussion with the two keynote speakers. - Photo by Matt Elia 10/23/07 | 8991 | XL
Charles Fowler presides over a time of discussion with the two keynote speakers. - Matt Elia

Attendees mingle as they leave the 2007 Scholarship Banquet. - Photo by Matt Elia 10/23/07 | 8992 | XL
Attendees mingle as they leave the 2007 Scholarship Banquet. - Matt Elia

Andrew Card and Leon Panetta address the 2007 Scholarship Banquet audience. - Photo by Matt Elia 10/23/07 | 8993 | XL
Andrew Card and Leon Panetta address the 2007 Scholarship Banquet audience. - Matt Elia

Andrew Card, President Bush鈥檚 former chief of staff, spoke at the 11th annual Scholarship Banquet. He shared how the events of Sept. 11 changed life behind the walls of the White House. - Photo by Neisha Fuson 10/23/07 | 9185 | XL
Andrew Card, President Bush鈥檚 former chief of staff, spoke at the 11th annual Scholarship Banquet. He shared how the events of Sept. 11 changed life behind the walls of the White House. - Neisha Fuson