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A Benefit for International House Celebrating
Sherry & Betsey Warrick's 70th Wedding Anniversary
Sherry Warrick, executive director of I-House from
1961-87, and his wife, Betsey were the guests of
honor on Saturday, September 19th at a benefit
for I-House which recognized them for 70 years of
marriage. Over 200 I-House alumni and friends
gathered to recognize Sherry and Betsey for their
steadfast commitment to the I-House mission, as well
as each other. is night of memories and friendship
included a performance by the UC Berkeley Men's
Octet; an intimate interview with Sherry and Betsey
led by their son, Dan; a singalong; and a dessert reception in the newly renovated I-House
Dining Commons. Narsai David generously donated wine for the evening's festivities,
and the 2015 I-House Raffle was held, which included prizes such as dinner with Sherry
and Betsey and a two-night stay in Lake Tahoe (provided by I-House Board member
Milan Kaur).
Clockwise from top left: Guests of honor Sherry and Betsey Warrick, Dan Warrick and friends holding
the cake at the end of the evening, Betsey Warrick with Susan Giesecke, The Men's Octet performs
during dinner, Ali Warrick and Dan Warrick perform a song they wrote for the occasion, Executive
Director Hans Giesecke with former Executive Directors Sherry Warrick and Joe Lurie.
Photos by Lori Cheung
Above from left: Betsey Warrick, Sherry Warrick, Suzanne Warrick, Douglas Warrick, Ali Warrick and Dan Warrick