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Holy Comforter Celebrates 60 Years at the Black and White Ball
This past Saturday, we hosted the annual Gala and Auction, a sold out event, welcoming over 300 guests in the courtyard on our beautiful campus. Members of our school community and guests celebrate the 60th anniversary of Holy Comforter School at the Black and White Ball, a truly memorable evening. We want to thank our incredible volunteers, as well as, our gracious sponsors and donors. With your time, energy and support, the evening was a tremendous success!
This past Saturday, we hosted the annual Gala and Auction, a sold out event, welcoming over 300 guests in the courtyard on our beautiful campus. Members of our school community and guests celebrate the 60th anniversary of Holy Comforter School at the Black and White Ball, a truly memorable evening. We want to thank our incredible volunteers, as well as, our gracious sponsors and donors. With your time, energy and support, the evening was a tremendous success!
The anniversary themed, Black and White Ball welcomed guests to a one-of-a-kind experience as guests strolled through the decades celebrating how far our school has come complete with a sneak peek of what the future holds. Stunning arrangements adorned the tables and delectable wines welcomed sponsors to their seats. In line with the theme, photos could be seen throughout the event taking guests on a trip through the past. Attendees had the opportunity to bid on silent auction items that included health and beauty products, jewelry, athletic collectibles and our very own student art. During dinner, the live auction featured friendly competition over jewelry, unique dinner parties and wonderful vacations including a luxurious Costa Rica vacation, a Midsummer Night's dinner, a precious English Cocker puppy and an unforgettable Kentucky Derby experience. The raffle winner for the HCES tuition giveaway was drawn during the live auction, as well. At the conclusion of the auction, guests were asked to step outside for a special surprise - a fireworks show atop our iconic Student Center. The evening concluded with the entire dance floor moving to the sounds of the Blues Factor Band.
Numerous volunteers worked countless hours under the direction of Susie Juhlin, 2016 Gala Chair, Michelle Hewitt, Decor Chair and Katherine Boland, Auction Chair to make the evening a success. All proceeds will benefit the PA's pledge to the STEM Capital Campaign and the Head of School Special Projects Fund which will fund an outdoor chapel space commemorating our past.
We are grateful to the following sponsors for their support of the 2016 Black and White Ball!
IN KIND Sponsors
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The anniversary themed, Black and White Ball welcomed guests to a one-of-a-kind experience as guests strolled through the decades celebrating how far our school has come complete with a sneak peek of what the future holds. Stunning arrangements adorned the tables and delectable wines welcomed sponsors to their seats. In line with the theme, photos could be seen throughout the event taking guests on a trip through the past. Attendees had the opportunity to bid on silent auction items that included health and beauty products, jewelry, athletic collectibles and our very own student art. During dinner, the live auction featured friendly competition over jewelry, unique dinner parties and wonderful vacations including a luxurious Costa Rica vacation, a Midsummer Night's dinner, a precious English Cocker puppy and an unforgettable Kentucky Derby experience. The raffle winner for the HCES tuition giveaway was drawn during the live auction, as well. At the conclusion of the auction, guests were asked to step outside for a special surprise - a fireworks show atop our iconic Student Center. The evening concluded with the entire dance floor moving to the sounds of the Blues Factor Band.
Numerous volunteers worked countless hours under the direction of Susie Juhlin, 2016 Gala Chair, Michelle Hewitt, Decor Chair and Katherine Boland, Auction Chair to make the evening a success. All proceeds will benefit the PA's pledge to the STEM Capital Campaign and the Head of School Special Projects Fund which will fund an outdoor chapel space commemorating our past.
We are grateful to the following sponsors for their support of the 2016 Black and White Ball!
SPONSORS
DIAMOND Sponsor: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Buick GMC Cadillac
DIAMOND Sponsor: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Buick GMC Cadillac
HOSPITALITY Sponsor: Chris and Amy Kise
ENTERTAINMENT Sponsor: Heather K. Burch Orthodontics
TECHNOLOGY Sponsors: First Franklin Financial Services/ Hi-Tech System Associates, Inc.
ANNIVERSARY Sponsors: Courtney and David Cardman, Ali and Jay Kelly, Amy and Chuck Newell, Bri and Jay Smith, Brady and Brett Thompson; EMI Architects; Gail and Bob Knight; Tallahassee State Bank; The Manausa Law Firm
UNDERWRITERS
Appetizer - Prime Meridian Bank
Decor - Tallahassee Primary Care Associates, P.A., Kristin Harmon, M.D.
Decor - Tallahassee Primary Care Associates, P.A., Kristin Harmon, M.D.
Dessert - First Franklin Financial Services and Mass Mutual
Program - Durra-Print, Carson and Tim Durrance
Program - Durra-Print, Carson and Tim Durrance
Wine - Loranne Ausley & Bill Hollimon
CORPORATE Sponsors
Ajax Building Corporation
Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. Certified Public Accountants
Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. Certified Public Accountants
IN KIND Sponsors
Brian Barnard’s Flooring America
Giggle Magazine
Lawson & Lawson Electrical Services, Inc.
Jennifer Powell Photography
Giggle Magazine
Lawson & Lawson Electrical Services, Inc.
Jennifer Powell Photography
Holy Comforter Episcopal School is a top-rated private, Episcopal, coed school for PreK-8th Grade students located in Tallahassee, Florida.
