“Dancing for Our Future Stars” — Independence Mission Schools Second-Annual Gala

Gina Lucente and Jennifer Bastian, committee co-chairs for the IMS 2015 gala "Dancing for Our Future Stars."

Sr. Catherine Ward, Meg Fleming, Sr. Barbara Jude Gentry and Sr. Susan Bruno came out to support their fellow sisters who were participating in DFOFS competition under the name of IMH "Sister Act," including Sr. Emily Faubion (second from left).

Margie Green and former SRC chair Bill Green, a contestant in the DFOFS paired with dancing pro Katie Miccarelli.

William T. Bergman, vice president for public affairs at Temple University, Eileen Violini, director of communications for Independence Mission Schools Philadelphia, and Father John McNamee, St. Malachy School.

Altair McClean and Amber Rawls, a professional dancer paired with Marcus Allen, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters, in the DFOFS competition.

Marie Keith, director of marketing and enrollment at Independence Mission Schools and gala chair and Dave Schratwieser, of FOX 29 and emcee of the gala.

Former Eagles player AJ Feeley (participating in DFODS with Nikki Thomas) and wife and former Olympian Heather Mitts. The couple is expecting their second child in a few weeks.

Judge Maria McLaughlin and Charlotte McLaughlin cheered on Carol Tamburino, one of the dancers.

Erin Elmore, Craig Spritzer, Alicia Daniels, Chris Wolfington (who danced in last year's competition and was a judge this year), and Lauren and Anthony Sembello.

DA Seth Williams, a participant last year, sat at the judges' table this year. Here, Tommy Geromichalos and Narissa Fell wait their turn on the dance floor. Tommy is known as "the little boy who saved St. Cyrill," which is now an IMS school. As a 6th grader with cystic fibrosis, he wrote a letter and asked the Make-A-Wish Foundation to save his school. When they turned him down, the community decided to step in and help save the school.

K.O. Delmarcelle and Peter Panageas dance to "Rock Around The Clock."

K.O. Delmarcelle and Peter Panageas had a pretty big cheering section.

Carol Tamburino had a pretty big cheering section as well; the entire right side of the Crystal Tea Room filled with friends and family.

Professional dancer Curt Foy and producer and anchor for Univision 65 Ilia Garcia.

Elizabeth and Todd Herremans cheered on their friend AJ Feeley. They will become proud parents for the first time in a few weeks. Brent Celek and his wife, who are also expecting their first child, were also nearby. The best friends, who met while playing for the Eagles, are happily going to have children within a month of each other.

Renee Chambers-Licaga and Quincy Harris, a graduate of one of the IMS schools and a member of the Fox 29 news team, won Best Presentation.

Tony Azzaro and Kristen Johanson, KWY Newsradio, who danced "The History of Hip Hop," won Judge's Choice Runner-Up.

Peter Panageas & K.O. Delmarcelle were the Grand Champions.

Carol Tamburino, who raised $38,000 for the kids of IMS, Lauren Sembello, Megan Heaton, Eliana Raggio, Carol, Sabrina Tamburino Thorne and Colette Gabriel.

Grand Champions: Peter Panageas & K.O. Delmarcelle. People's Choice Winner: Carol Tamburio and Peter Liciaga. People's Choice Runner-up: IHM "Sister Act." Judge's Choice Winner: Marcus Allen and Amber Rawls. Judge's Choice Runner-up: Kristen Johanson and Tony Azzaro. Best Execution: AJ Feeley and Nikki Thomas. Best Presentation: Renee Chambers-Licaga and Quincy Harris. Best Choreography: Greg Santiaggo and Ginny Carey. Best Musicality: Ilia Garcia and Curt Foy. Most "Passion for the Mission": Tommy Geramichalos and Narissa Fell. Best Costumes: Bill Green and Katie Miccarelli.