[What] Access Academies, Think Big Dream Big, 14th Annual Celebration Dinner. [Where] The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. [Why]  This year’s program celebrates  the aspirations and achievements of their students and graduates, as well as raise money for vital enrichment programming, graduate support counseling, and scholarships. [Who] Executive Director Shelly Williams, Founder and Chair Emeritus John Vatterott, Board Chair Brian Day. [Highlights] Cocktails, dinner, speakers Diamond Hamilton, D’Laurea Trice, Celia Perez-Vazquez, Pillar award winner Marie Kenyon.