Evening of Event Agenda

Gala Auction 2014
Evening of Event Agenda
4:30 pm
Mass in the Chapel on the Grade School Campus
5:30 pm Cocktail Reception
Silent and Super Silent Auction Open
7:00 pm Welcome, Blessing and Dinner
7:45 pm Fund-A-Need
Chance of a Lifetime
Live Auction
Car Raffle
9:00 pm Silent and Super Silent Auction Closes
9:30 pm Auction Bank Opens
Music and Dancing
Auction Bank Closes
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Notre Dame de Sion School
A message from
the HEAD OF SCHOOL
March 2014
Dear Sion Family and Friends,
On behalf of the students, families, faculty and staff of Notre Dame de Sion School, thank you
for producing another award winning year of giving! Tonight, in the category of extraordinary
leadership, we are proud to recognize the achievements of our 2014 Gala Auction Co-Chairs, High
School parents David and Tammy Garrison and Grade School parents, Ethan and Heidi Whitehill
for their tireless efforts to bring another fabulous and successful Sion Gala to the Starlight Theater.
As we celebrate this year’s theme…Lights, Camera, Auction!, we also congratulate and thank
our best-supporting Step-Up chairs, Kenon and Kelly Qamar and Ellen and Chris Pantanius. We
are thrilled that they will be returning as the leading Co-Chairs to star in the highly anticipated
sequel, Gala Auction 2015!
Sion’s annual Gala Auction truly gives our community the opportunity to continue telling the
incredible story of Notre Dame de Sion School. Like a well-written screenplay for an epic film,
a Sion education is the key to our students being given every opportunity to achieve their own
award winning performance. Tonight we are the producers of a blockbuster adventure and excel
in our ability to provide a premier educational experience for our current students and future
Sion students to come.
F i n a l l y, a s w e s h a r e a m e a l t o g e t h e r, r a i s e f u n d s f o r t h e s c h o o l w e l o v e , a n d c e l e b r a t e t h e
community we cherish, I want to share our sincerest gratitude and congratulations to the
lifetime acheivement award winners and 2014 Gala Honorary Chairs, Rosalie O’Connell and Pat
and Bob Hardin. Thank you for your deep commitment and care
of our amazing school. We are blessed to know you and to have
received the benefits of your direction, creativity, leadership and
passion for Sion.
Vive Sion!
Christina K. Broderick
Head of School
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A message from the Gala
Auction 2014 Chairs
Dear Friends of Sion,
We welcome you to this year’s Gala event: Lights, Camera, Auction! Our return to Starlight Theatre
celebrates the spirit of coming together in support of our award-winning school.
Your starring role in the evening ensures that Sion continues its mission of providing a premiere
independent Catholic education, while preparing students for socially responsible, values based
leadership in a culturally and religiously diverse world.
We know this evening will be magic thanks to a dedicated cast of volunteers and devoted staff
led by Chris Broderick. The Sion Advancement staff of Celeste Greenlee, Stephanie Volk, Lauren
Golden, Tracy Jones, Maggie Smith and Emily Taylor worked tirelessly to stage a memorable gala.
We give heart-felt thanks to our Honorary Chairs Pat and Bob Hardin and Rosalie O’Connell. Their
support of the school continues to be significantly generous. On behalf of the entire Sion family,
we are deeply grateful for their kind and continued involvement.
Thank you for all you do for Sion. We appreciate each of you!
Hooray for Hollywood and Vive Sion!
David and Tammy Garrison
Ethan and Heidi Whitehill
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Notre Dame de Sion School
A message from the Gala
Auction 2015 Chairs
Dear Sion Parents and Friends,
Welcome to the Sion Gala Auction 2014! As the Step-Up Co-Chairs for this year’s Gala we are
thrilled to have had the opportunity to play a part in the tremendous outpouring of planning,
coordination, energy, and effort required to execute this important event. We are grateful to
each of the many Sion supporters who responded to requests for help with an immediate and
resounding “Yes!” and are impressed with the incredible creativity and expertise each committee
chair and volunteer brought to bear. The beautiful event we enjoy tonight could not have come
together without the efforts of many, and it has been a humbling and rewarding experience for
us to be a part of the planning team.
As we enjoy the delicious meal, gorgeous decorations, and camaraderie that are part of tonight’s
Gala, our thoughts already are turning to the 2015 Sion Gala Auction and our role as Auction
Chairs. With our experiences this past year as a foundation, we’re excited to get started (after
just a brief break) planning next year’s fabulous event! Thank you again for all of your support
this year, and we look forward to working with you, our incredible Sion community, to make the
2015 Sion Gala Auction an evening to remember!
Best wishes,
Chris and Ellen Pantaenius
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Kenon and Kelly Clarkson Qamar
Gala Auction 2014
HONOREES
Bob and Pat Hardin
Bob and Pat Hardin have been faithful supporters
of Notre Dame de Sion School and the Catholic
C o m m u n i t y. P a t s e r v e d i n n u m e r o u s v o l u n t e e r
roles starting when she joined the Board of
Tr u s t e e s i n 2 0 0 8 . D u r i n g h e r t e n u r e s h e h a s
served on the Advancement Committee and
the Head of School Search Committee, and
completed her two-year term as Board Chair in
2013. Pat will complete her term on the Board in
May 2014. When Pat is not volunteering at Sion,
she is the CEO of Phoenix Healthcare Solutions.
Bob is recently retired from Country Club Bank
where he was the Regional President.
Bob and Pat have attended numerous Gala
Auctions and Sion celebrations. They celebrate
t h i s h o n o r w i t h t h e i r d a u g h t e r, E r i n ’ 0 8 , a n d
son Derek.
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HONOREES
Rosalie O’Connell
For over 35 years, Rosalie Doctor O’Connell
has been an integral part of the Sion
c o m m u n i t y. R o s a l i e w a s h i r e d i n 1 9 7 6 b y
Sr. Stephanie Schmidts, NDS to fill the new
Director of Development position. Rosalie
established a strong fundraising foundation
and worked with many parents and volunteers
on numerous fundraising events including the
Carnival, Monte Carlo Night, Gala Auction and
Rags to Riches Sale. Since her retirement
in 1993, she remains an active part of
our community through various volunteer
positions. Rosalie and her husband, Jim,
chaired the 90th Anniversary Celebration.
Both Jim and Rosalie served on the Board of
Trustees; Jim from 1995 to 2000 and Rosalie
from 2001 to 2008. Rosalie also chaired the
Advancement Committee and remains an
active member of this committee. Jim started
the Legacy Club, an endowed scholarship
fund with a balance of over $215,000.
Rosalie continues to champion this cause in
Jim’s memory.
Rosalie is proud of the numerous family
members who have attended Sion. Rosalie’s
three daughters, Linda Scardino, Diane Young
a n d S u s a n B e a t t y, a n d g r a n d d a u g h t e r s
Megan Scardino, Colleen Beatty Long, Katie
B e a t t y, C a r o l i n e O ’ C o n n e l l a n d E l i z a b e t h
B e a t t y, g r a d u a t e d f r o m S i o n . C u r r e n t l y,
granddaughters Lizzie O’Connell and Rachel
Doctor are both members of the Class
of 2017.
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Tonight’s
Host
John Holt joined Fox 4 News in 1994. He co-anchors
“FOX 4 News at 5:00 p.m.” and “FOX 4 News at 9:00
p.m.” John also serves as an investigative and special
projects reporter for Fox 4 News.
John has won numerous awards including Regional
Emmys for investigative and feature reporting, and in
2007 won a Regional Emmy for his anchoring. Media
Mix, a media professionals group in Kansas City, has
named John is TV Personality of the year in 2000,
2006 and 2008.
John is also active in the community as a volunteer,
including serving on the boards of Head for the Cure
Foundation, University of Kansas Alumni Association
Kansas City Chapter, the KU Advancement Board, and
the Kansas Bar Association Media-Bar Committee.
He is past board member and chair for Friends
of Johnson County Developmental Supports. He
also emcees and host numerous events for metro
area charities.
John graduated from the University of Kansas Schools
o f J o u r n a l i s m a n d L a w, a n d p r e v i o u s l y w o r k e d a t
WIBW-TV in Topeka and KSNW-TV in Wichita. He is
a member of Nativity Parish in Leawood.
The Nigro Brothers Auction Company George
Nigro, David Nigro, Ron Stricker, Toby Tyler and
Ben Aldrich make up the Nigro Brothers Charity
Auction team.
AUCTIONEERS
G e o r g e a n d D a v i d g r e w u p w i t h t h e i r d a d ’s
w e s t e r n s h o p i n K a n s a s C i t y, K a n s a s , a n d
continue to run Nigro’s Western Store in KCK
and Shawnee, Kansas.
The Nigro Brothers spend nearly every
weekend donating their time and expertise to
charitable causes and have been doing so for
nearly 30 years. Throughout this time they have
helped raise close to $300 million for schools
churches and other non-profit organizations
in greater Kansas City.
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DINNER CAterers
The meal this evening is prepared by Ted Habiger and Andrew Sloan, founders and owners of
Room 39. Andrew and Ted opened their first restaurant, Room 39, in the KU Med/Volker district
of Kansas City, Missouri in November 2004. Three years later a second location in Leawood,
Kansas was born. Room 39 is a unique culinary experience, rooted in classical cuisine, inspired
by tradition, infused with distinct Americana, steeped in heartland flavors and showcasing farmto-table dedication. Both Andrew and Ted believe the best tasting food comes from local farmers
who use sustainable harvesting and growing practices ensuring the land is better off than before.
Ted is a semifinalist for Best Chef: Midwest, 2014 James Beard Award.
Ted Habiger and his wife, Jackie, are current Notre Dame de Sion parents, and Jackie is a class
of ‘91 graduate from Notre Dame de Sion High School. Their son Kincaid is in Kindergarten and
his little brother Wilson will join him for the 2015-2016 school year.
In addition, Jackie prepares lunch every day for the Sion Grade School students. Jackie is a selftaught cook, who uses only healthy, non-processed ingredients and dishes up yummy delights
for many smiling faces.
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DINNER MENU
Appetizers to Share
Maytag blue cheese mousse on endive
oven-dried tomato crostini with Manchego & olives
Thai chicken meatballs
Salad
greens with sherry shallot vinaigrette, roasted beets, ricotta salata and cucumber
Entrée
grilled beef tenderloin & trout roulade with béarnaise
Gruyère potato gratin, green beans and glazed carrots
Desserts
flourless chocolate torte
apple mille-feuille, spiced cake and brandy cream
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wine BAR
Champagne
Venue Clicquot Yellow Label Brut: $80
Classical dry champagne is a blend of two-thirds black grapes (Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier) for body,
balanced with chardonnay for elegance.
White Wines
Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc: $50
Classical dry champagne is a blend of two-thirds black grapes (Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier) for body,
balanced with chardonnay for elegance.
Cakebread Chardonnay: $80
Light golden-straw color & fresh, lightly buttery, ripe golden apple, pear & citrus aromas, complemented by
vanilla & cinnamon/nutmeg scents from oak aging & subtle yeast tones. Ripe apple, melon, bright citrus &
baking spice flavors with crisp acidity & zesty mineral & spice tones.
Red Wines
MEOMI Pinot Noir: $40
Black fruit medley, like a smoothie of boysenberries, blackberries, raspberries and marionberries with violet
pastilles for dimension. It has a young and vivacious mid-palate with yet more sweetish fruit and boysenberry
sorbet, raspberry coulis and vanilla from oak, going into the lingering finish.
Caymus Napa Cabernet Sauvignon: $120
Blackberry, blueberry and classic flavors. Abundant in textural tannins yet soft as velvet. Wide array of aromas
and flavors including cocoa, cassis and vanilla.
Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon: $50
Aromas of cherry, anise and cocoa followed by abundant flavors of dark cherry and hint of spice. Soft,
mouth-coating tannins highlighted by the blend’s juicy fruit core.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon: $125
Beautiful, dense blackberry aromas that echo through mid-palate. Mouth-feel is silky-smooth with soft, round
tannins accented by vanilla quality from French oak.
Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon: $100
Dark ruby color with purple edge and inviting nose of ripe black plum, blackberry, baking spices and
soy sauce. Long, fruity finish with fine grained tannins, and is a testament to exquisite ripeness with
moderate alcohol.
Specialty Beer
Boulevard Chocolate Ale: $20 (Limited quantity)
Chocolate Ale is full of surprises, beginning with a glowing amber hue. The aroma is given over to earthy,
fruity cocoa, with just a hint of hops. Smooth layers of dark chocolate intertwine with threads of caramel,
vanilla, and nutty malt as the flavor warms and rounds to a bittersweet finish.
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Board of Trustees
2013-2014
Notre Dame de Sion School’s Board of Trustees holds the school in trust, assumes fiscal and legal
responsibility for the school, and guides the school’s mission.
Chair
Joe Duffy
Vice Chair
Anna Molle Stasi ‘81
Treasurer
Mary Widmer
Secretary
Dan Cranshaw
Members
Christina Broderick, Head of School-ex-officio
Pat Burbach, Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocesan Representative to the Board
David Cimpl
Tracy McFerrin Foster
Jennifer Goeke
Betsy Guastello
Christine Hall ‘01
Pat Hardin, Alum Representative-ex-officio
John Humphrey
Patty Keane
Ken Mellard
Mary Owens Shanahan ‘76
Ann Uryasz
Caylee Valentine Kay Walkup, position designated by the Congregation of Our Lady of Sion
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Gala Auction
Committee Members
Auction Chairs
Live Auction Presentation
David and Tammy Garrison
Ethan and Heidi Whitehill
Jimmy Holmes
Auction Co-Chairs
Tracy Bowles
Stephanie Bridges
Jackie Habiger
Heidi Hebert
Lori Maguire
Kristi Martinez
Ellen Pantaenius
Paetra Serra
Silent Auction Aquisitions
Chris and Ellen Pantaenius
Kenon Qamar and Kelly Clarkson Qamar
Auction Sponsorship
Julie Locke
Catherine Moussa
Chrys Sullivan
Kelly Clarkson Qamar
Heidi Whitehill
Entertainment
Matthew O’Brien
Car Raffle
Janet O’Bannon
Live Auction Descriptions
Dinner
Julie Walker Browne
Christine Demetree
Tammy Garrison
Pam Kramer
Mona Snider
Display & BidPal
Decorations
Jackie King
Bridget Pereira
Tracey Perry
Rachel Redmond
Kim Ulowetz
Krissi Wagner
Michelle Dehaemers
Steve Waterman
Julie Zancanelli
Bar
Donna Lilley
Invitations
Graphic Design
Billie Amador
Mary Jennifer Amato
Frances Capelli
Lisa Cocks
Shanda Cruciani
Lucy Cruciani
Jennifer Dorman
Linda Enright
Veronica Henning
Kelly Hense
Kim Ingram
Stephanie Jensen
Circle Sideways
Reservations & Seating
Jennifer Goeke
Karen Lewing
Maureen Rasmussen
Live Auction Aquisitions
Tammy Garrison
Norman Smith
Chris Wysche
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Gala Auction
Committee Members
Invitations
Lauren Golden
Lisa Jones
Steve Jones
Tracy Jones
Mary Kenney
Jody Kimball
Emily Leavey
Kathy McShane
Greg Mertes
Jenny Mertes
Gina Moffitt
Kathy Parker
Sharon Radovich
Lyzz Riffe
Sheila Sanders
Mike Sanders
Michelle Schlitzer
Mary Sellmeyer
Linda Sizemore
Rich Sizemore
Maggie Smith
Emily Taylor
Casey Welsh
Mindy Zhu
(cont.)
Lisa Jones
Sharon Keller
Shana Kimmis
Bev Koehler
Ally Koehler
Kathleen Linscott
Claire Liu
Dottie Martin
Becky McCormack
Sarah McEnerney
Alison Merrigan
Mollie O’Connor
Kristi O’Keefe
Ellen Pantaenius
Sarah Pendergast
Tracey Perry
Kelly Clarkson Qamar
Maureen Rasmussen
Beth Rinaldi
Paddi Schwartz
Rita Stollman
Julie Walker-Browne
Heidi Whitehill
Molly Williams
Event Set Up
Auction Mass
Joanne Barbera
Michelle Dehaemers
Lisa Doctor
Tammy Garrison
Alison Merrigan
Ellen Pantaenius
Kelly Clarkson Qamar
Steve Waterman
Heidi Whitehill
Barbara Wiens
Julie Zancanelli
Louise Tritt
Mary Quinn
Evening of Event Volunteers
Pam Allen
Melanie Apodaca
Julie Bayard
Kathy Bowman
Stephanie Bridges
Steve Bridges
Jody Davenport
Jim Flournoy
Luetta Flournoy
Amy George
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Fund-A-Need
The idea behind Fund-A-Need is to identify a specific need within
our community and raise funds to meet that goal through online
and live auction donations. This year, all the money raised through
the 2014 Fund-A-Need will go directly toward Robtics and S.T.E.M.
Read and learn about Robtics and S.T.E.M. and consider making
a special gift for a special project.
S.T.E.M. brings together the sciences, technology, engineering and math in interdisciplinary realworld lessons and experiences in contexts that make connections among schools, communities
and students with their future employers.
Robotics is an important S.T.E.M. experience which allows students to generate and apply ideas,
learn by doing and collaborating, experiment and design, compete and invent while gaining the
knowledge to build a better world.
Primary Grades
Fostering interest in younger students comes through concepts and products designed specifically
for them, such as small controllable, modifiable and constructible robots. These are perfect tools
for teaching sequencing, estimation, problem-solving and coding concepts through the context
of stories or curricula in the classroom, which are easier to grasp for students.
Intermediate and Middle School
Engaging older students is project-based, hands-on learning with products that meets high
interest, yet takes them from learning content and process to application of their knowledge
through building, creating and sharing their discoveries, ideas and creations with a wider audience.
From simple Lego robotics to programmable self-constructed robotic and coding concepts will
advance and have opportunity to become involved in cooperative and friendly competitions
such as First Lego League, National S.T.E.M. Video Game challenge, or Microsoft Imagine Cup.
Middle School and High School
Our older students will become involved in higher thinking, comprehensive inquiry, design and
construction of robots and products that utilize S.T.E.M. concepts. The experiences become
more sports-style team driven such as the First Tech Challenge which progresses from the Lego
built robots to designing, building, and programming built from scratch robots to compete on a
12 X 12’ field in an Alliance format against other teams. Awards are given for the competition as
well as community outreach, design, and other real-world accomplishments.
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auction rules
•
Successful bidders may pay with cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, or Discover. Payment
must be made in full the night of the event.
•
The Silent and Super Silent Auction will close at 9:00 p.m.
•
Auction check out will open at 9:30 p.m.
•
All sales are final and there can be no exchange or refunds for items purchased.
•
Items must be removed from the venue the night of the event.
•
Items may be collected by the successful bidder by presenting confirmation
of payment.
•
Values of items being auctioned are donors’ estimates and are not warranted by Notre
Dame de Sion School for tax purposes for general value.
•
Unless otherwise specified, ALL AUCTION ITEMS AND SERVICES MUST BE USED
WITHIN ONE YEAR (March 2, 2015). All arrangements must be mutually agreed upon
between donor and buyer.
•
Successful bidders for Live Auction items will furnish the “Floor Spotters” with their
bid number and their name immediately after each sale.
•
In the event of a dispute involving either the Live or the Silent Auction, the auctioneer’s
decision will be final.
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AUCTION HISTORY
As we celebrate our 28th Gala Auction, we wish to acknowledge our past Auction Chairs. The
excellence of their leadership has netted nearly $7 million to benefit the students of Notre Dame
de Sion School.
2014– David & Tammy Garrison, Ethan & Heidi Whitehill
2013 – Kevin & Pam Kramer, Ethan & Heidi Whitehill
2012 – Chris & Becky Herring, Matt & Lori Keenan, Ned & Kathy O’Connor
2011 – Paul & Lynn Clause, Rob & Patty Hummel, Greg & Caroline Reintjes
2010 – Don & Pam Allen, Shawn & Leslie Chalmers, Joe & Michele Orpin
2009 – David & Cathi Brain, Joe & Marian Tutera
2008 – Frank & Ann Uryasz
2007 – John & Eileen Quinn
2006 – Steve & Trish Cattron, Phil & Doris Holderness
2005 – Mark & Lynne O’Connell, Al & Jackie Rettenmaier
2004 – Mark & Lynne O’Connell
2003 – Brian & Celeste Greenlee, Tom & Marie McGraw, Bill & Becky Orscheln
2002 – Dick & Mary Cray, Bob & Jeannette Reintjes
2001 – Joe & Suzanne Donnelly, Sam & Dana Hoeper
2000 – Ken & Nancy Mellard, Frank & Barclay Ross
1999 – Denny & Carmen Thum
1998 – Jerry & Kaye Meiners
1997 – Dale & Becky Bennett
1996 – John & Nancy Bowen
1995 – Mike & Linda Abell
1994 – Mark & Linda Truitt
1993 – Matt & Pam Bowen, Don & Julie Clarkson
1992 – Dave & Jan Knopke
1991 – Dave & Jan Knopke
1990 – Linda Truitt & Carol Morris Koke
1989 – Linda Truitt, Jean Bates & Carol Morris Koke
1988 – Kathie Hazuka & Kathy Brasser
1987 – Kathie Hazuka
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Gala Auction
Sponsors
Producer
Stagehand
$10,000 & Above
$250
Molle Toyota – Anna Molle Stasi ‘81
John and Marny Sherman
Frank and Ann Uryasz
Ernst and Susan Tuminia
Larkin and Kristi O’Keefe
David and Kathryn Scott
Director
Table Host
$5,000
$1,450
The Family of Rosalie Doctor O’Connell
Avila University
Pete Browne and Julie Walker Browne
George and Betsy Guestello
Rick Kochuyt and Mary Widmer
Anthony and Elizabeth Romano
Commerce Bank
Star
$2,500
Blue Wall Design
Kissick Contruction
Polsinelli
Sioux Chief Manufacturing Company
Superior Bowen Asphalt Company – John Bowen
and Matt Bowen
Bob and Louise Tritt
The Westhead Family Foundation
Actor
$1,000
Avila University
Chace and Anne Brundige
Tom and Molly Freeman
Ethan and Heidi Whitehill
Bill and Meg Zahner
Susan Stanton ‘66
Commerce Bank Foundation
Cast
$500
Twin Financial, Inc.
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Gift Gathering Events
Grade School Party
Trivia Night
James and Mary Jennifer Amato
Tim and Melanie Jo Apodaca
Bryon and Kathy Bowman
John and Chris Broderick
Pete Browne and Julie Walker Browne
Chace and Anne Brundige
Jeff Burton and Patti Whitington Burton
Jonathan Butters and Jennifer Goldman
Ellen Carmody
Carl and Mary Cressey
Tom and Mary Beth Denzer
Mitchell Douglass and Lindsy Myers
Angus and Sarah Beth Dwyer
Stewart and Michele Legg
Andy and Victoria Lewellen
Michael Carroll and Maureen McMeel
Carroll ‘87
Ted and Lori Maguire
Matt and Ann Ciani*
Pete and Kathy Malone
Doug Ciocca and Kara Lynch
Ciocca ‘89
Kevin and Kristi Martinez
Julie Martucci
Tracy McFerrin Foster
Doug Mead and Barb Dundee Mead
John and Betsy Murray
Matthew and Hilary O’Brien
Chris and Ellen Pantaenius
Bill and Alison Patterson
Deneshia Peters
Patrick and Sarah Regan
Matt and Annie Riggs
Jeff and Carol Crowe*
Joey and Karen D’Alesio
Ted and Wynne DeCoursey*
Mark and Christina Demetree*
David and Nancy Dercher*
Lisa Doctor
Bruce Doctor*
Case and Jennifer Dorman*
James and Kathryn Dussold
Willie and Alice Ergovich*
Bob and Beth Rinaldi
David Garrison and Tammy Snyder
Garrison
Jim and Courtney Roy
Mark and Susie Gibbar
William J. Fellows
Dave and Kate Scott
George and Betsy Guastello
Bryan and Jenn Fuller
Gino Serra and Paetra Desmarteau
Serra ‘87
Phil and Pamela Hayes
Robert Evans and Sydney Haseltine
Evans ‘85
Ryan and Leah Gale
Ted Garcia and Leticia Zarate-Garcia
David and Amy George
John Giocondo and Missy Webb
Giocondo ‘88
Jeff and Christine Shankland
Rik Siro and Teresa Woody*
John and Sarah Jane Stevenson
Bryan and Lily Stork
Lance and Brie Haines
Brian and Chrys Sullivan
Brenda Hamilton
Steve and Eliza Waterman
Joe Hebert and Heidi Wiedel Hebert ‘95
Casey Welsh
Jeff and Suzanne Henkle
Ethan and Heidi Whitehill*
Chris and Ann Holliday
Jarrod Huntley and Adriana Albors
Brad and Lara Isch
Pat Kaine and Joanne Barbera
Bill Kalt and Janet Kalt O’Bannon
Mike and Melanie Kidder
Ted Kitten
Dave and Sally Ladwig*
Brian and Marilyn Lappin*
Freshman and
Sophomore Party
Home Hosts: John and
Bridget Brandmeyer
Tom Bradshaw*
Bruce and Tina Breckenridge*
David and Laura Byers*
Alex Capelli and Frances Caruso
Capelli ‘81*
Michael Lawhead and Christina
Sternberg
Tim and Nancy Helton*
Joel and Lisa Hermes*
Scott and Mary Jo Holland*
Malcolm Sparling and Renee Jacobs
Paul and Patty Keane*
Bruce and Jackie King
Peter and Mona Kurtz
Derek and Julie Locke
Shawn and Alison Long
Jeff and Christy Magsamen
Brian and Christie Makar
Andrew and Jackie Marquardt*
Bob and Susan McGannon
Kevin McLiney and Pam Marnett
McLiney ‘86
John and Eleanor McMaster
Dan O’Connell and Lisa SchultesO’Connell
Larkin and Kristi O’Keefe*
Frank and Erin Oliphant
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*CO-HOSTS
Gala Auction 2014
Gift Gathering Events
Michael and Elizabeth Ong
Tom and Molly Freeman
David Cimpl and Laura Foley*
Paul and Anne Orrick
Kevin and Carol Fryer
Mary Cowan
Mark and Bridget Pereira
Mike and Kathy Gill
Jim and Julie Crawford
Kenon Qamar and Kelly Clarkson
Qamar ‘89
Mike and Monica Goodwin*
Brian and Lorna Fenimore
Bill and Mollie Grojean*
Tom and Molly Freeman
Tony and Liz Romano
Pat and Shannon Healy*
David and Michelle Gordon
Bill and Paddi Schwartz
Mark and Kelly Hense*
Craig and Linda Smith*
Rob and Patty Hummel
Brian Greenlee and Celeste Migliazzo
Greenlee ‘78
Bruce and Mona Snider*
Joe and Debbie Ismert*
Joe Griggs and Mary Bulman-Griggs
Stephen and Kellie Spies
Bill and Laura Kerns*
Marty and Kathy Haake*
David Stofer
Mike and Susan Lally*
Bob and Pat Hardin*
Kurt and Elaine Swope
Jerry and Carri Lamb
Sam and Dana Hoeper
Marc and Michelle Trouve
Laura Lamphear
Rob and Patty Hummel
John Ulowetz and Kim Delaney
Ulowetz ‘88
David and Karen Lewing*
Jerry and Judy Karlin
Ed and Carol Lowndes
Ed and Suzanne Kerley*
John and Gerianne Mann
Terry Kilroy and Marianne Maurin
Kilroy ‘73*
Mike and Caylee Valentine*
Gafo and Barbara Visesio
Billy and Lisa Welker*
Nick Manning and Patti Poskin
Manning ‘85
Richard and Barbara Wiens
Scott and Sheila Martinsen
Ken and Deanna Malvey
Donald Willems and Donna Schnorf
Willems
Denise Courville McCarthy ‘83
Ken and Nancy Mellard*
Jim and Jane Moran
Jack and Jackie Miller*
Doug and Amy Neisius*
Chuck and Anna Naylor*
Tony and Liz Romano
Rosalie O’Connell
Steve and Christy Routh*
Mike and Jennifer O’Neill*
Tim and Missy Schaffer*
Jay and Lynn Reardon*
Home Hosts: Matthew and
Lori Keenan
Jim and Carol Shay*
Steve and Mary Reintjes*
Bruce and Mona Snider
Bob and Jeannette Reintjes*
Joe and Dorothy Barnthouse
Bruce and Cindy Snyder
Joe and Nancy Roederer*
John Berkowitz and Debbie DroskinBerkowitz*
Rick and Mary Stingley
Frank and Barclay Ross*
Tim and Val Tankard
Mike and Margo Shepard*
Gerard and Carolyn Wood*
Debbie Simpson
Jim and Rebecca Young*
Beringia Zen
Junior and
Senior Party
Steve and Judy Bolton
Dan Browne and Monica Blaise Browne
‘81
Curtis and Jennifer Krizek*
Mark and Linda Truitt*
Parents of
Alumnae Party
Bob and Mary Tyson*
Peter and Yvonne Caruso
Hosted by: Frank and
Ann Urysaz
Joe and Joan Varriano
David and Nancy Dercher*
David and Cathi Brain*
Craig Elbert and Ann Novosel
Elbert ‘85*
Steven and Alice Carman*
Denise Campbell*
Michelle Campbell*
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*CO-HOSTS
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On March 19, 1953, the Academy Awards
ceremony was telecast for the first time across
the United States and Canada. Thirteen years
later, on April 18, 1966, the Academy Awards
were broadcast in color for the first time.
(Both of these ceremonies were hosted by Bob Hope.)
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Chance of a Lifetime
is a raffle with only 100 tickets sold. The winner will choose from one of
10 Live Auction items already designated. One name will be drawn tonight before the Live Auction to
receive his or her selected item. That item will then be removed from the Live Auction. The winner need
not be present to win. Chance of a Lifetime items denoted with an asterisk.
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Room 39 in Your Dining Room
V alue: Farm to Table Fabulous
Imagine having Room 39 come to you! Owner, Chef and James Beard nominee Ted Habiger will
come to your home and prepare a meal for 12. Delight your taste buds and enjoy an amazing meal
prepared by an amazing chef in your very own kitchen. The evening will include wine pairings to
match a meal experience that is a rare treat.
D onor: Room 39, Ted Habiger, Gomer’s Midtown
02 Kings of Leon
V alue: Rockin’
Rolling Stone Magazine claimed the Kings of Leon’s music was “grasping toward U2 levels of spacious
grandeur,” high praise, for sure! Join rock guitar band Kings of Leon on their Mechanical Bull Tour
THIS WEEK! And, when we say join, that’s exactly what we mean — because this package includes
4 tickets to the concert and a pre-concert MEET AND GREET WITH THE KINGS THEMSELVES! The
concert is this Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at the Sprint Center, and also includes dinner for four at
fabulous Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue restaurant in the Freight House District. What are you waiting
for? Bid so you can hob nob with rock stars!
D onor: Kings of Leon, NPB Companies, Inc., Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue,
Case & Jennifer Dorman
03 Private Self-Defense Class
V alue: Life-Saving Knowledge
“Make It Hard To Hurt You” is an Immediate Personal Defense class tailored to suit women in need of
self-defense techniques and attitudes. Defending oneself proves most successful when a person has
situational awareness and the flight versus fight mentality. The proper “tools” empower the potential
victim and knowledge is power. This is good for one 4-hour private course for up to 6 women at
the location of your choice on a mutually agreeable date. This block of instruction helps by teaching
several simple moves that aid in the ability to distance oneself from a potential attacker. Give yourself
the gift of preparation and some peace of mind.
D onor: David Dollase, Director of Safety and Security, Sporting KC
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04 Desert Hot Springs
V alue: Beautiful Bliss
This beautiful luxury custom home is located on the 3rd tee box of the outstanding golf course in
California’s Mission Lakes Country Club! This vacation home has 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a large
living and dining space, and a large, spacious custom kitchen. The house is equipped with a BBQ
and golf cart. Enjoy relaxing in luxury and taking in the view of a gorgeous golf course, the beautiful
mountains and sunsets of the desert. This luxurious vacation home offers you access to the Mission
Lakes Country Club pool, jacuzzi and full-size tennis courts. This is good for 7 days, 6 nights with golf
cart (golf not included). Available for mutually agreeable dates between May 2014 – December 2014.
D onor: The Kym and Jeff Livesay Family
05 A Personal Celebration at Your Home*
V alue: Priceless
Make the next anniversary, birthday, graduation, engagement or any family milestone even more
special with a private Mass celebrated in your home. St. Thomas More pastor and local favorite,
Father Don Farnan, will celebrate Mass in your home on a mutually agreed upon date. This is an
opportunity like no other.
D onor: Father Don Farnan!
06 Chicago/ REO Speedwagon
V alue: Baby, What a Big Surprise
Your spouse is going “to keep on loving you” when you present him/her with a ticket to the Chicago/
REO Speedwagon concert. Your 2 tickets to this concert at Starlight Theater on August 7, 2014,
also gives you access to the Applause Club. There you can enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar
with air-conditioned and patio seating, as well as private restrooms and reserved parking. Begin the
evening with dinner at Chaz in the Raphael Hotel valued at $125 and end it when you and your
spouse “Stay the Night” at the Raphael Hotel. Two classic bands will be shared by two classy people.
D onor: Starlight Theater and The Raphael Hotel
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St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Bonanza*
V alue: Red Hot
Come to St. Louis to see not one but two St. Louis Cardinal baseball games — and do it in style!
Four of you will be lucky enough to sit in a suite in Busch Stadium right behind home plate, with
food and drink provided during the game. Can’t get enough of the Redbirds? No problem! You can
come back the next night and cheer on the Cards from four lower level seats on the 3rd base side.
After both games, you can sleep comfortably at the Parkway Hotel St. Louis, because this package
includes one room for two nights and breakfast! Head over to The Hill for dinner and treat yourself
at Lorenzo’s Trattoria with a $100 gift certificate. Both sets of Cardinals tickets must be redeemed
on consecutive mutually agreed upon dates during the 2014 season.
D onor: Delaware North Corporation, Mark One Electric, Mike & Kelly Mollerus,
Mike & Susan Lally
08 Katy Perry Concert
V alue: Fireworks
Recording artist and actress Katy Perry recently released her album Prism and is hitting the road in
August to promote it in her Prismatic World Tour. She will perform at Kansas City’s Sprint Center on
August 19th and you can be a part of the evening with four lower level tickets. Your party of four will
also enjoy limousine service to and from the event and a $100 gift card to use toward your choice
of food and beverage at Gordon Biersch Brewery and Restaurant in the Power and Light District.
You will “Roar” “Unconditionally” at this fabulous package.
D onor: Friends of Sion, Gordon Biersch Brewery and Restaurant, Kansas City
Transportation Group
09 MU Sports Extravaganza
V alue: Mizzou-RAH
Tiger Fans, you will not want to miss this SEC face-off as the MU Tigers play the Georgia Bulldogs
on October 12, 2014. Four lucky fans will watch this marquee game in style from the 40-yard line
on Faurot Field. Before or after the game, you can head over to Harpo’s and enjoy up to a $100
credit at your very own VIP table. This is SEC football at its finest! And ... there’s more! This package
also includes four tickets to a Mizzou home basketball game on a mutually agreed upon date, plus
a parking pass. These fantastic seats are located in section 105, row 3 (club level side, 3 rows from
the court). After the game you can again head over to Harpo’s to enjoy VIP treatment at your own
reserved table with a $100 credit towards your choice of food and drink.
D onor: David & Tammy Garrison, Ray & Jill Kowalik and Chuck & Anna Naylor, Harpo’s
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Chef’s Table at Hallbrook Country Club*
V alue: Top Chef
Good food, great wine and great friends – now this is the way to entertain! Your group of 10 very
important people will gather for cocktails in Hallbrook’s bar before enjoying an elegant dinner prepared
tableside in the kitchen of Executive Chef Will Norem of Hallbrook Country Club. Chef Will will give
you and your guests a behind-the-scenes view as he and his team prepare you a seven-course feast
with wine pairings for each course. This is an exceptional meal with fabulous wine in one of Kansas
City’s finest kitchens. A unique and memorable opportunity! Dinner to be arranged with Leslie Miller,
Hallbrook’s catering director, on a mutually agreed upon date.
D onor: John & Bridget Brandmeyer; David & Tammy Garrison; Tom & Rhonda Gerke;
Kevin & Pam Kramer; Kenon Qamar & Kelly Clarkson Qamar; Jim & Rebecca Young;
Mike & Caylee Valentine
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Four Tickets to See the Fighting Irish
V alue: May the Luck of the Irish Be with You
Get ready to bid because these tickets to see the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are hard to come by.
You and three lucky others will see the Fighting Irish play Stanford on Saturday, October 4, 2014 in
South Bend. After the game, see the amazing sights on campus! Go to the Basilica and light a candle,
visit the Grotto, or simply take in that unmistakable Notre Dame football spirit that is like no other.
D onor: Tom & Molly Freeman
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Boulevard Beer and Jack Stack BBQ
V alue: Local and Loving It
Do you want to host a very happy hour for 30 people in Kansas City’s exciting urban core? You
and your friends will sample six to eight varieties of Boulevard beer on tap in the brewery’s amazing
Tasting Room AND feast on barbecue from Fiorella’s Jack Stack. The two-hour party can be scheduled
Tuesday through Thursday between 6-8 pm, subject to availability. Beer, wine and soft drinks are
included. Tours are available upon request when you schedule the party.
D onor: Boulevard Brewery Company and Fiorella’s Jack Stack BBQ,
Case & Jennifer Dorman
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Raphael Hotel for Thanksgiving Night*
V alue: Enchanting
Kansas City’s official holiday kick-off is the Plaza Lighting Ceremony on Thanksgiving night. Would
you like to spend part of the night looking for a place to park and walking many blocks, or would
you like to whisk your car into a reserved spot and spend the evening looking down at the festivities
from your very own Queen Plaza View Suite at the Raphael Hotel? This incredible package includes
12 passes to the room (2 queen beds or 1 king) and one parking pass for the evening. Invite your
family and friends to enjoy the luxury of the Raphael and the convenience of a premier location on
a very special night in our city.
D onor: Friends of Sion
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Sporting KC*
V alue: Winning
Last year was a great year in sports for Kansas City, highlighted when Sporting KC took home the
2013 MLS Cup! 2014 looks to be yet another promising year for our hometown team. Join in the
excitement with four tickets in a suite at Sporting Park. You and your guests will enjoy valet parking
followed with food and drink in a Sporting KC Suite. In addition, a private tour will be conducted
for four people on game day, or up to 12 people can take a tour on a non-game day. But there’s
more – Sporting KC will bring the 2013 MLS Cup to your business or private party where photos
can be taken for up to one hour. Additionally, the winning bidder can host the cup for viewing at the
grade school or high school. The game should be determined by April 1st and is subject to availability.
D onor: Friends of Sion
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Private Jet to California’s Lake Arrowhead
V alue: Relaxed Luxury
A group of up to 8 people will fly in a private jet from Kansas City to a beautiful lakefront estate home
found in the mountains of the San Bernardino National Forest at Lake Arrowhead, CA ... maybe it’s
yours! The “Alps of Southern California” is a picturesque and relaxing mountain paradise. You and
your spouse, children and/or friends will find that there is something for everyone — relaxation by the
water, hiking or biking on trails, skiing or snowboarding at Big Bear, ice skating, horseback riding ...
whatever their pleasure your group will enjoy their stay! This amazing 7 BR/5.5 BA home features
all the amenities: boat dock, pool table, indoor jacuzzi, big screen TV and a 9-hole putting course.
Book your one-week stay on mutually agreeable dates between March 2014 and February 2015.
D onor: Mike Shanahan and Mary Owens Shanahan ’76
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Oklahoma City Thunder*
V alue: Kaboom
Need a short road trip with your fellow basketball-loving friends? Has it been awhile since you have
attended an NBA game? You and three friends will cheer on the division-leading OKC Thunder in
Oklahoma City. Legendary KU basketball player and Sion grade school dad Nick Collison not only
provides four tickets for the game, but will also sign a jersey as a souvenir of the evening. After
enjoying the game, you and your friends can unwind with an overnight stay at the Sheraton in
downtown OKC. It’s certain to be an electric night.
D onor: Friends of Sion
17Paris
V alue: Need We Say More?
Stay in the most expensive address in Paris in a posh three-room flat. 4 Avenue de Segur, is located
in the 7th Arrondissement, which is on the Left Bank between the Eiffel Tower and the Hotel des
Invalides. The flat sleeps four very comfortably and is good for 7 days/ 6 nights on a mutually agreeable
date through March 1, 2015. Before you go, visit with Dorothee Werner (sister of the owner) to help
plan your trip. Learn the best places to shop, eat and play so you can make the most of this oncein-a-lifetime trip.
D onor: Virgine deBoissard and Dorothee Werner
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Hunters’ Paradise*
V alue: Commune with Nature
Looking for your next fall adventure with your hunting buddy? You and a guest will experience
waterfowl hunting on some of the most beautiful, private wetlands in Missouri. You will have your
pick from over 20 comfortable blinds for the day. One hour is all it takes to access 2000+ acres
of prime waterfowl habitat along the South Grand River and Big Creek near Clinton, Missouri. The
night before the hunt will be a happy one when both of you are treated to a gourmet meal and
c o m f o r t a b l e , l u x u r i o u s a c c o m m o d a t i o n s . S i o n p a r e n t s D a v i d G o r d o n a n d M i k e Va l e n t i n e w i l l b e
your guides through the habitat options of marshland, wooded timber, lakes and fields. Hunters are
responsible for bringing waders, hunting license and a shotgun. The rest will be provided. The hunt
is for a mutually agreeable weekday in November.
D onor: David and Michelle Gordon & Mike and Caylee Valentine
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Go Chiefs
V alue: Touchdown
Coming off a successful year in 2013, the Chiefs are geared up for another exciting year in 2014
with Coach Andy Reid and quarterback Alex Smith. Next year’s home opponents include the Super
Bowl champions, Seattle Seahawks, and the team they crushed, the Denver Broncos. Be a part of
the excitement with four tickets to any season game excluding the home opener in an Arrowhead
suite complete with food and non-alcoholic beverages. In addition, the four of you will enjoy free
parking and passes to pre-game on the field. Finally, you will also receive an Alex Smith jersey that
you can wear all season long. This is a great package for an excited group of Chiefs fans! A mutually
agreeable game date should be selected by May 15, 2014.
D onor: The Kansas City Chiefs and Pam Kramer
20 Luxe Living in LA*
V alue: Lavish
As the temperature on your weather app revealed a high of 8 degrees, did you catch yourself
humming the Mamas and the Papas line, “I’d be safe and warm if I was in L.A.”? Hum no more. You
can get the real thing next winter. Four guests will stay in a magnificent 2 BR/2 BA, 3,500 square foot
condo on the 18th floor of the prestigious LA Tour building on Wilshire Boulevard in Century City, CA.
The views are amazing and the amenities include 24-hour valet service, concierge, pool and fitness
center. Enjoy your 3-night stay on mutually agreed upon dates between November 2014 – May 2015.
D onor: Mike Shanahan and Mary Owens Shanahan ’76
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Fabulous Trip for Eight to Ireland*
V alue: O’Wow
Eight lucky lads and lassies will savor six days and nights at Weaver’s Lodge in beautiful Kenmare,
County Kerry, Ireland. Accommodations at this lovely, Irish cottage include 4 BR/4 BA, full kitchen,
washer/dryer, fireplace and TV. This quaint, country home provides a convenient base for sightseeing
and enjoying the beautiful countryside. Conveniently located near the best pubs and shopping Ireland
has to offer! Mutually agreed upon dates apply.
D onor: John J. Sullivan, Jr. Foundation
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22 True Blue KC
V alue: Supreme
2013 was a memorable sports year in Kansas City. Now you have an opportunity to experience
the excitement of not one, but two electric home openers in 2014. In March, your party of four will
enjoy the home opener of the 2013 MLS Cup winners Sporting KC, which includes four pregame
field passes. In April, your group of four can play hooky and sit in the lower level of The K to take
in the Royals’ home opener. Show off your allegiance on both game days and beyond with a jersey
provided from each team.
D onor: Kansas City Royals and Friends of Sion
23 Sanibel Beach Vacation in December
V alue: Warmth in Late Autumn
Need a warm weather getaway before the holiday season ramps up? This 2 BR/2BA ocean and
pool view condo at Sanibel Beach Club II can be yours from November 29 – December 6, 2014.
Amenities of the beach club include pool, hot tub, tennis courts, shuffleboard, bicycles and some
of the world’s finest shelling. Picture yourself walking along the beach, marveling at the beauty of
the ocean, collecting shells and visiting the historic Sanibel lighthouse. It is a vacation the family
won’t forget!
D onor: Kris and Harry Campbell
24 Championship Luxury
V alue: Second to None
You and your special someone can share a wonderful evening in two of Kansas City’s most impressive
venues! The winning bidder will receive two tickets for a Sporting KC game at Sporting Park during
the 2014 season and a 1-night stay for two at Chateau Avalon, up to a $250 value. Enjoy one round
of happy hour drinks in the hotel’s d’Nile Wine Bar and front door service to and from Sporting Park
in the hotel’s courtesy limo. A memorable evening for the Sporting couple. Saturdays and blackout
dates excluded; winning bidder must designate their game of choice by April 1, 2014.
D onor: Chateau Avalon/Steve Beaumont and Friends of Sion
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25 Santa Fe
V alue: Rich in Art & History
Santa Fe is a city on the crossroads of famous art galleries, markets and museums featuring works
by locals such as Georgia O’Keefe. Enjoy a world-renowned travel destination unparalleled in richness
of history, arts and culture. Santa Fe is nestled in a region of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and
boasts an average of 325 days of sunshine and blue skies per year. This town also features some of
the top jewelry designers in the world. This is where you can find that unique piece of jewelry that
you will not find anywhere else. Your 3 night/4 day stay will be at the Cibola Guest House, a charming
Adobe casita that boasts 3 BR (1 queen and 2 bedrooms with 2 twins each), 2 BA, full kitchen and
private pool. Winning this auction item gives you flexibility for your travel plans, so you may choose to
explore Santa Fe in the spring, summer, fall or even winter. You won’t want to miss out on this one.
D onor: Robert & Sydney Evans
26 Rule the School Party
V alue: Best Parents EVER.
“It was awesome!” “The ghost stories were spooky.” “It was fun wearing mustaches and glasses.”
Do these words of praise sound appealing? Your child(ren) can enjoy a thrilling, mysterious party at
Sion and you don’t have to be there. Parent of the year and a late afternoon away from the kids?
Dreamy! Sixteen members of the Sion faculty will create the party specifically designed to your
child’s interests. Your student and up to 10 friends are invited to this “Rule the School” party, which
can be held from 3:15-6:30 pm on a mutually agreeable Friday night in April or May 2014. Activities
include swimming, exploring the school, tech lab creations, gym time, garden time and more. Plus,
your child can choose his/her favorite hot lunch for dinner. It’s a great gift to your child, led by men
and women who know and love your kids.
D onor: Faculty of NDS School
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VIP Reserved Row at High School Graduation
V alue: Sitting Pretty
Bask in your daughter’s glory on her big day with zero stress. Stroll down the aisle just moments
before the ceremony begins. This fully deductible item provides you all of the seats (16) in the best
row (1st, 2nd & 3rd choice) at Graduation 2014. Each of the top three bidders receives additional
graduation tickets to fill the purchased row. First row will be auctioned off first. Don’t miss out on this!
D onor: Notre Dame de Sion School
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In 1935, Hal Mohr was the only write-in Oscar
winner ever. He won for his cinematography of
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”
(Write-ins are no longer possible under Academy rules.)
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