In February, hundreds gathered for the 23^rd annual Wildcatters’ Ball. Over the past two decades, attendees’ participation has raised more than $10 million for the IPAA Educational Foundation. Pop art and culture created the high energy and colorful ambiance for the evening. The event’s silent auction was hosted by IPAA/PESA Petroleum Academy students from Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy and offered collectible memorabilia, wine, destination experiences and more. Halliburton’s Galen Cobb, co-chairman of IPAA’s Education Advisory Board, introduced Madison Jackson, who spoke about her experience in the Petroleum Academy. While in the program, Madison completed a high school externship at Newfield Exploration. She then went on to earn her degree in Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M and now is drill site manager in the Permian for Chevron.

Energy Education Center Senior Director Sarah Hewitt, Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy (YWCPA) students, IPAA President and CEO Barry Russell, Houston ISD District Office and YWCPA founding principal Delesa Thomas, and YWCPA engineering teacher Astra Zeno

Madison Jackson