The McNeese State University Banners Cultural Series is annually supported by donations from area corporate sponsors such as Chase Bank, which has donated $10,000 for the upcoming 2010 Banners Series. Rodney K. “Poncho” Seaford, left, president of Chase Bank, Lake Charles, presents the donation to Mary Richardson, Banners director. The Banners Series will begin its 18th year on Feb. 20 with the internationally prestigious King’s Singers and will continue through the first weekend in May.  McNeese Photo