NATALIE COLE

VIDEO: Event Footage

Grammy-winner and Front & Center 2003 headliner Natalie Cole sings some familiar songs to a crowd of about 6,000 at the Arrowhead Pond.

Alumnus and international opera star Rodney Gilfry projects his powerful operatic voice to the Pond audience.

From left, Congressman Ed Royce, Kevin Uhlich, senior vice-president of business operations for the Anaheim Angels, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, President Gordon, Bill Stoneman, vice-president and general manager of the Anaheim Angels, and alumnus and Master of Ceremonies Rodney Gilfry stand with the coveted 2002 World Series trophy.

Valarie Pettiford, left, and Telma Hopkins, second from right, of UPN’s comedy series Half & Half,
pose with Dr. Margaret Faulwell Gordon, right, and Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez.

Theatre and Dance students honor the World Series champion Anaheim Angels with an original Broadway-style number before members of Angels management accept the Orange County Titan Award from President Gordon.

Theatre and Dance students pose with international opera star and alumnus Rodney Gilfry, center rear, and alumnae Dana Meller, back row, right, and Regina Le Vert, back row, second from right, who have performed on Broadway.

An aerial view of Front & Center 2003 An Evening Natalie Cole at the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim.

Cal State Fullerton President Dr. Milton A. Gordon, second from right, poses with a few CSUF students and ROTC cadets who helped staff Front & Center 2003.