Each year the Blessed Trinity Auction Gala raises funds to further the mission of providing a nurturing educational environment that transforms lives in Christ, integrates spiritual formation, academic excellence, artistic sensibility, and athletic achievement.
Dear Blessed Trinity Community, On behalf of the faculty, staff, and administration at Blessed Trinity Catholic High School, we would like to welcome you to Southern Stroll, our 21st annual Auction Gala. While the Auction Gala is our largest fundraising event of the school year, it is also our largest community building, “FUNdraising event”, where everyone in the BT community can come together and visit with friends, all while having a great time in support of Blessed Trinity! This year in particular, we are beyond thrilled for this opportunity to be able to gather together in person this evening! We want to extend a special thank you to all of the sponsors, donors, businesses, and volunteers for their generosity and contributions in making this evening a success. A special thank you to Kim Biggs, Shannon Erbs, Erin Noyes, and Kate Seng for spearheading this year’s event! Their energy, enthusiasm, ideas, and passion for the school community are truly what made this event possible. Please take a moment to look at the sponsors and advertisers in the program who have supported this evening’s event. When the occasion arises, we hope that you will choose to do business with them as a way of saying thank you for their support. Again, we thank you for being here with us this evening! We truly hope that you will enjoy tonight’s "Dinner and Show" as we stroll through the South together.
All the best,
Elizabeth T. McFarland
Mari Diaz
Liana Clements
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We would like to thank the following Blessed Trinity faculty and staff members who without their help this evening would not have been possible.
Jillian Bauersfeld Drama Director Joy Clift Director of Dance Gus Godbee Choral & Vocal Music Instructor Amanda Ketcham Dance Team Coach Sharon Mueller Fine Arts Department Chair Brad Nelsen Director of Band Jason Podhorez Director of Information Technology
Home Sweet Home
6:00 p.m. ~ Arrival & Reception Wine Wall Jewelry Pull Raffle Ticket Sales 6:30 p.m. ~ Welcome & Opening Remarks Silent Auction Closes Blessing Super Raffle 6:45 p.m. ~ Dinner, Performances, Special Appeal, & Live Auction Louisiana Florida South Carolina Tennessee Texas Georgia 10:30 p.m. ~ VIP After Party in the Courtyard
Louisiana ~ Individual Grazing Boxes Charcuterie and cheese plates with assorted accompaniments served with crostini & flatbreads Florida ~ Citrus Salad Romaine lettuce, fresh avocado, grapefruit & sunflower seeds South Carolina ~ Shrimp & Grits Creamy grits, coastal shrimp & andouille sausage Tennessee ~ Hot Fried Chicken Served with crunchy apple slaw Texas ~ Brisket Served over caramelized onion mashed potatoes with collard greens Georgia ~ Peach Crème Brûlée Topped with a bourbon infused mousse and candied pecans
VIP After Party Refreshment bar, specialty doughnuts, and coffee bar. Includes exclusive SWAG bag featuring Tito's Vodka, Proof of the Pudding cocktail mix, InspireDesigns jewelry, and cigars.
Louisiana
"When the Saints Go Marching In" Ryan Frommer, Luke Piazza, Kyra Strakes, and Mr. Brad Nelsen Florida
"Let's Get Loud" A Salsa Jazz dance performed by - Madeline Clift, McKenna Conner, Merrin Foley, Sara Hamfeldt, Emily McGill, Charlotte Mixon, and Lindsey Perry "Si Voy a Perderte" Javier Mina South Carolina
"South Nights" A Carolina Shag inspired Jazz dance performed by - Katie Brown, Simone Dudar, Libby Erbs, Juliette Grady, Molly Lambert, and Madison Levine "Shower the People" Ryan Palmieri, Dominic Plummer, Ethan Podhorez, and Gaby Strong Tennessee
"Tennessee Whiskey" Ryan Palmieri, Dominic Plummer, Ethan Podhorez, and Gaby Strong "Love me Tender" Lauren Mahaney, Dominic Plummer, and Emma Stunda "Jailhouse Rock" Dominic Plummer
Texas
"Texas Throwdown" A Line dance performed by Katie Brown, Madeline Clift, McKenna Conner, Simone Dudar, Montse Elizarraras, Libby Erbs, Merrin Foley, Juliette Grady, Sara Hamfeldt, Molly Lambert, Madison Levine, Emily McGill, Charlotte Mixon, and Lindsey Perry "Footloose" A Musical Theater Jazz dance performed by Dance Team members Katie Brown, Madeline Clift, McKenna Conner, Simone Dudar, Montse Elizarraras, Libby Erbs, Merrin Foley, Juliette Grady, Sara Hamfeldt, Molly Lambert, Madison Levine, Emily McGill, Charlotte Mixon, and Lindsey Perry along with Jenna Gonzalez, Lauren Mahaney, Javier Mina, Ryan Palmieri, Dominic Plummer, Gaby Strong, and Emma Stunda Georgia
"Georgia on My Mind" Jenna Gonzalez "Midnight Train to Georgia" Jenna Gonzalez, Javier Mina, Lauren Mahaney, Gaby Strong, and Emma Stunda
Thank you to the 2021 Spring Stage Craft students for providing some of the audio visuals for the evening.
Liliana Brodnax, Luis Chavarria, Liam Epple, Rashelle Fiore, Lauren Foss, Trevor Kantor, Erin McLaughlin, Caden Meier, Gia Odivilas, Lindsey Pearson, Matthew Shank, Caoimhina Sloan, Catherine Campbell, Ava Daley, Nina Frangis, Madison Guynup, Isabella Hale, Grace Kelly, Charles Parker, Quinn Robbins, Justin Schmitt, Devon Schoonover, Christian Taylor-Kimura, and Madilyn Turner
Blessed Trinity has been providing an exceptional education for over two decades, and now we ask for your help raising money for a classroom renovation this summer. We have already budgeted for seven classrooms to be renovated, but with your help, we can renovate one additional classroom. The cost is approximately $24,000 per classroom. So, if we can raise close to $25,000 (click HERE to donate), we will be able to fully renovate eight total classrooms between the History/English/Foreign Language hallway this summer! This is huge! Each classroom we renovate, allows more students the opportunity to learn and grow in a more educationally conducive environment. Last year, Blessed Trinity Catholic High School celebrated its 20th anniversary—a monumental milestone! Throughout our 20 + years as a school, we have celebrated numerous accomplishments; we have learned invaluable lessons; and we have grown together in community. But perhaps, most importantly, we have continued to keep the needs and best interests of our students at the forefront of everything we do here at Blessed Trinity. Like everything in life, with age, comes the need for maintenance work and/or upgrades. Previously, we were fortunate to be able to renovate all six of the classrooms in our Theology hallway to create a better learning environment for our students. These much-needed upgrades included fresh paint, new carpet, updated technology, and new desks!
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Soulful New Orleans Trip A trip for 2 to New Orleans, Louisiana for four days and three nights. Includes a tour of the city, a Dinner Jazz Cruise and a class at the New Orleans School of Cooking. Specific Blackout Dates apply.
Beach Girls Stay 30A A week at "Mamma Mia Here We Go Again" located in Prominence 30A. Includes an evening of a personal chef, yoga on the beach, and a bonfire. February 19-26, 2022.
Sevierville, Tennessee Trip Enjoy a one week stay at Club Wyndham Smoky Mountains in Sevierville, TN. Includes a $200 VISA Gift Card to use at your leisure. July 3-10, 2021.
Weekend at Kaya Vineyard Two nights at one of the beautiful, craftsman style cottages on the property. Includes personal chef for 6 one evening. Any weekend January-March 2022.
Inside-Outside Diamond Hoop Earrings Inside out diamond hoop earrings are a modern classic that every lady needs. Two Furry Titans 8 week old female Yellow Lab, Miss Savannah 8 week old male Chocolate Lab, Mr. Beau
Getaways Weekend in Ellijay Escape the ordinary and step into the charming mountain town of Ellijay! This 3-bedroom, 3-bath cabin in Walnut Mountain has all of the fixings for a worry-free stay; get cozy next to the gas fireplace, cook up Southern cuisine in the fully equipped kitchen. Spend your days relaxing on the cabin deck, or venture into the surrounding area for apple picking, golfing, or hiking in Chattahoochee National Forest! Friday and Saturday night stay at this charming Cold Water Cove cabin in Ellijay! Based on availability and expiring 4/25/22. Winner pays $75 cleaning fee.
One Week Stay in Sanibel Island Enjoy a week stay at this spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo that sleeps 4-5 people. Located just 150 feet from the Gulf of Mexico on Sanibel Island, Florida, this condo is fully equipped and wonderfully decorated! With all the beach items you need for fun in the sun - towels, umbrellas, chairs, beach toys, etc.....you can gather all the shells you can find! Excludes Thanksgiving week, months of December - April, and select blackout dates. Date must be available with owner. Expires November 30, 2021.
Ocean Front Condo in Maui Enjoy this West Maui Oceanfront Resort with lush grounds which includes a pool, lounge area, shuffleboard, picnic area and BBQ. Condo holds four with a King size bed, pull out couch and full kitchen. Relax on a lanai and enjoy sunset dinners and beautiful views. Maui is known for rainbows, beaches and scenic adventures such as the road to Hana or up to Haleakala National Park.
Disney Villa at Animal Kingdom Experience a magical week in Disney and while staying at Disney's Animal Kingdom Jambo House. This Resort hotel's horseshoe-curved design, inspired by the traditional African kraal, provides spectacular views of four lush savannas, where over 200 hoofed animals and birds freely roam. Experience your own African safari adventure! Valid for the week of July 3, 2021 - July 10, 2021. One-bedroom villa that comfortably sleeps five.
BT & Beyond VIT (Very Important Titan) at Concert on the Green What better way to end the school year and kick-off summer than a Chastain-style concert? Join us the evening of Friday evening, May 21, for our second annual Trinity Fun(d) Concert on the Green in the Blessed Trinity stadium! Attend VIT style with priority seating and your very own reserved table for six. Your table comes with select beer and wine for all to enjoy! Tables will also be set with linens and plasticware for food and drinks. All you have to do is pack a cooler of your favorite food, and let us handle the rest! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the music. You won't want to miss this fun celebration under the lights with your Titan community.
End Zone Tailgate Get ready for a special night at the 2021 Blessed Trinity Varsity game vs. Marist on August 27, 2021. Start the night with reserved parking in the gold lot. During team warm-ups enjoy a private "tailgate" for 10 in the Blessed Trinity end zone created by Proof of The Pudding!
Tailgate Butlers Tailgate the easy way with the Tailgate Butler! Arrive at your private BT horseshoe tailgate space already set up and ready to go with a tent, 8 sports chairs, and a table. Enjoy BBQ catered by Slopes! Tent, chairs and table remain the property of BT.
Friday Night Lights A perennial BT fan favorite, Friday Night Lights is back with Slopes BBQ! Football tailgating has never been easier with this ultimate BT Titans tailgate. For every 2021 regular season home game, arrive at your BT horseshoe space already set up and ready to go with tents, sports chairs and table. Includes dinner for 8 catered by Slopes BBQ. Tent, chairs and table remain the property of BT.
Coaches Dinner Rally the crowd you share the bleachers with and bid on this dinner for eight with Coach Hall and select members of his coaching staff! The dinner will take place at the winner's home. Coach Hall and a team of enthusiastic athletic coaches will be delighted to cook and dine with you! Arrangements should be made with Coach Hall.
BT & Beyond VIP Graduation Package Not stressing about 2021 Graduation .... PRICELESS! This package includes reserved seating for 5 in our air conditioned Stadium Press Box! Snacks and water will also be provided. This package also includes 2 reserved parking spaces for the 2021 Blessed Trinity Graduation ceremony. Only two available! Note: the 5 reserved seats are in addition to your student's 5 general admission tickets. ALL ATTENDEES MUST HAVE TICKET PRESENT.
VIP Baccalaureate Package VIP Treatment for Blessed Trinity's 2021 Baccalaureate Service. This package includes reserved seating for 5 in our air conditioned Stadium Press Box! Snacks and water will also be provided. This package also includes 1 reserved parking space for the 2021 Blessed Trinity Baccalaureate. Only two available! Note: the 5 reserved seats are in addition to your student's 5 general admission tickets. ALL ATTENDEES MUST HAVE TICKET PRESENT.
Parking Spaces Avoid those morning or game hassles of searching for a parking space with this reserved spot for the 2021-2022 school year. Your personal sign will mark this space for a student or his/her family for the entire school year!
BT Titan Quilt What a way to commemorate your Titan experience! You can finally ditch all of those old BT T-shirts you've been hanging on to, and have something that will last a lifetime! This custom made collage style T-shirt quilt is truly one-of-a-kind.
Name The... We have a plethora of amazing naming opportunities around campus for the 2021-2022 school year! Whether it's the Stadium Press Box, Lobby, Gymnasium, Horseshoe, Cafeteria, Chapel, STEM Lab, Learning Commons, Fine Arts Hallway, Dance Room, Baseball Field, Softball Field, or Lacrosse Field, we have a naming opportunity just for you!
Experiences Total Wine Tasting for 20 Total Wine & More will host an event that is certain to impress you and your guests. Enjoy a tour of the land and learn about famed appellations and grape varieties that make each region so unforgettable. Taste a variety of premium, hand-selected wines and discover hidden treasures from the wine region of your choosing.
Proof of the Pudding VIP Gourmet Dinner for 10 Proof of the Pudding VIP Gourmet Chef's Dinner for 10 people. Dine in the heart of the action in luxury and style in Proof of the Pudding's new headquarters and state-of-the-art kitchen in West Midtown where you can watch chefs prepare foods for you and your guests.
Cherokee Golf Club Foursome Get your foursome together and come play a round of golf at Cherokee Town and Country Club! Certificate includes green fees and carts (caddies not included). Valid for play on either a Tuesday or Wednesday, and expires April 24, 2022.
A New You! This gift certificate to East Cobb Rejuvenation Med Spa includes one session of Microneedling, ZO Skincare Antiaging Program Kit, and 50 units of Botox. The lucky winner will have renewed, younger looking skin, all in one package!
InspireDesigns MART Passes Always wanted to attend AmericasMart...aka Atlanta MART? Here's your opportunity! As a guest of InspireDesigns, you and a friend can enjoy The Spring "Cash & Carry" event at AmericasMart May 4 - 6, 2021! You and a friend will join InspireDesigns on the morning of May 4th as their guests. You will start your day in the InspireDesigns showroom where you will have the opportunity to order from their showroom if you so choose. Then, you will have access to all of AmericasMart! You can shop for samples at select showrooms throughout Buildings 2 and 3. In addition, you will be able to shop the expansive collection of Temporary exhibitors which will offer instant inventory with no minimums. Your badge is good for all 3 days of the Spring Cash & Carry. Be sure to bring a cart!
Other Highlights Silver Oak Double Magnum Extraordinary Double Magnum (3L) Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2015. A robust wine with an assertive and alluring attack. It has notes of strawberry, cigar and tea leaves with a touch of black pepper and clove. It has a deep rich red color with a purple rim. A mouth watering mid-palate of raspberry is followed by an expressive and bright finish. With lush and silky tannins, this age worthy wine will show beautifully through 2038 given proper cellaring conditions.
Silver Oak Collector Edition Experience a Silver Oak Collector Edition Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010-2015. Six Bottles in a wooden display case. This rare vertical collection is chosen from some of Silver Oaks finest vintages offering the opportunity to taste 6 wines at different stages of maturity. Each bottle has been aged in the Silver Oak cellar since its release and drinks beautifully. With additional cellaring, they will become even more complex and refined.
Autographed Jack Nicklaus Hat A priceless item for any golf enthusiast! This Golden Bear cap (Jack's very own clothing and apparel line), is signed by the Golden Bear himself, Jack Nicklaus.
Sunset on Captiva A stunning piece of acrylic artwork that was photographed by Blessed Trinity's own Ms. Sue Schafer! This beautiful photo of Captiva Island at sunset was then transformed into a 48 x 22 frameless, acrylic masterpiece! Perfect for any beach house, these vivid colors and glossy finish will brighten up any room!
Hand-made Rustic King Headboard This one of a kind hand-made King size headboard is made by BT's very own Assistant Principal, Ramon Villacura. The winner of this item will be able to work with Mr. Villacura and select a custom stain/finish for the headboard. Click here to see how it was made!
Ivy Lane Taco Set Why not make every night Taco Tuesday?! Well, with this adorable Mud Pie set you can! This package comes with everything you need to serve up a delicious Mexican dinner from a taco salad bowl, queso, guacamole, and salsa bowls, and a platter for all your taco fixins'!
The Super Raffle The winner of this raffle will choose any one of the LIVE auction items as their prize. Tickets may be purchased online or during the Auction Gala event. Winner will be announced prior to the Live Auction. Winner need not be present to win. Tickets are $100 each and only 150 tickets will be sold. Wine Wall ~ Sponsored by Freeze Sleeve Everyone's a winner! Pull a cork for a donation of $25. Each numbered cork coincides with a wrapped bottle of wine plus a Freeze Sleeve. Take your cork and see what you've won! Wines are valued between $15-$75. Jewelry Pull ~ Sponsored by InspireDesigns Every "pull" is a winner! Visit our jewelry tower & your donation of $50 automatically wins you a lovely piece of jewelry from InspireDesigns ranging from $50 - $150 in retail value. "Out of Uniform" pass for your student(s) For a donation of $25, you can purchase an "out of uniform" pass for your student which will be valid for April 29, 2021. What a great treat for your student!
Live Auction items will be on display throughout the evening, and may also be previewed on GiveSmart. To enter a bid, a Bidder must signal (by raising their hand) and be acknowledged by the Auctioneer. The Highest Bidder acknowledged by the Auctioneer will be the Buyer. A GiveSmart volunteer will confirm your name and bid. In the event of a dispute, the Director of Advancement will have the final decision to determine the successful bidder. Group purchases are welcome. However, one person must be responsible for the bidding and notify the auction official as to the names of the buyers and how the winning bid is to be distributed among the group. Each successful bid will be recorded by an auction official and entered on the buyer's auction account. Blessed Trinity Catholic High School accepts no responsibility for any consequences that may result if you purchase items without carefully reading the applicable restrictions. Further, many items require that the purchaser present a coupon or gift-certificate in order to claim the item purchased. The school will not be responsible for any lost gift certificates after the purchaser receives them. The school assumes no responsibility if the donor goes out of business before you redeem your coupon gift certificate.