Annual Gala

ANNUAL GALA - SILVER LININGS

Early this spring, over 200 FAIS friends and families gathered virtually for the 2021 FAIS Annual Gala in a spirit of celebration and appreciation for the French American International School. The theme, “Silver Linings,” highlighted the bright edges of a challenging year and the astonishing resilience of our global community.

With a focus on community connection, the FAIS Virtual Gala was designed to help guests experience something as close to an in-person event as possible. Everything from a guest appearance by “Teacher Dave” during a pre-show social hour, to a specially curated “Experience Package,” with dinner, wine, and special treats to help guests engage during the live broadcast, provided opportunities for guests to feel a part of the action.

The sold-out Experience Package included a three-course meal by ChefStable as well as extra gifts like a “silver linings jar,” Poisson d’Avril chocolates, and a seed packet. Each element tied in to a live treasure hunt on campus, hosted by Matt Birchard, FAIS parent and trustee, and auctioneer Alix Zimmermann, from Artisan Auctions.

Families bid on art projects and live auction packages, entered the raffle to win free after-school care, and raised those virtual paddles high, raising over $300,000 for Financial Aid and the Special Appeal!

SPONSORS

Year-long event sponsorships help us to underwrite the cost of our signature events, ensuring that all funds raised can go directly to support the greatest need of the school.

Thank you to all our sponsors from the 2020-21 school year!

PLATINUM SPONSOR

DIAMOND SPONSOR

GOLD SPONSOR

SILVER SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSORS

SPECIAL APPEAL DONORS

At the heart of our school is the FAIS gym, a space for community, activity and inspiration. Built in 1998 as part of the administration building, the school gym serves a central role on our campus. From games of Ahhh! to graduation ceremonies, this space is host to our students, families, and guests on a daily basis.

For over 20 years, this space has served our community. With the generous support of our community for the Special Appeal during the Annual Gala, we have been able to invest in this space to make the necessary (and exciting) improvements that will bring the space and our extracurricular programs to the next level.

The goal for this year’s Special Appeal was $150,000, to replace the gym floor, build a bouldering wall, and bring in new bleachers. Our incredible community flew plast that goal and raised over $230,000!

Anonymous Richard and Vesna Ader Normund Auzins and Bonnie Stewart Leanne Bach Andrew and Merrin Bartley Kale Beckwitt and Kerryann Foley Matthew and Michelle Birchard Zachary and Samantha Braff Todd and Megen Brundage The Buddenhagen Wiesmann Family Myron Burr and Anne Prouty Andrew and Daniela Caine Vanessa Calvert Adam and Cheryl Caviezel Justin and Rebecca Christiansen Beth and Dave Clifton Katherine Cole Daryl and Ashley DeLong Jack and Grayson Dempsey Daniel and Erin Dhruva Diego Diaz and Rebecca Voorheis Matt Donegan Ozcan and Cigdem Ertem Zachariah Kramer and Julie Falk Erik Oliverson and Kelly Farrell-Oliverson Brian Fin and Jennifer Balentine Melissa Fireside Jason and Brie Fisher Justin and Katey Flack Erik and Erin-Kate Floberg Cara Frey and Jennifer Warner Dan Friedman and Amy Duryea Diana and Will Fundak Patraic Reagan and Kate Gaertner Shannon Grahek Scott and Laurel Hansen Kristi Hanson Scott and Emily Hardister Christopher and Kim Hasle Scott Healy and Gina Skinner George and Simone Helbling Philip and Tracey Hodgson Seth and Danielle Hosmer Thomas Huff and Stephanie McAndrew Holly Hutchason and Brian McIntyre Inukai Family Foundation Scott and Randi Inukai Daniel Isenbarger and Laura Pedraza Peter Schulman and Melissa Jacobs James Dixon and Charles Jenkins Naveen and Deepali Kalia Sean and Gretchen Keys John Um and Jennifer Kim Aleksandar and Larissa Kirovski Trudy Lary Ray Lee and Ilana Lorelli Lee Luke and Anna Leifeld Jordon and Jessica Lubahn Charles and Carolyn McBride Duane and Barbara McDougall Ashok Modha and Stephanie Fernandes Michael and Allison Mosier Neil and Erin Munro Barbara Murphy Dominic and Lee Nguyen Alexander Nicoloff and Lesley Otto John Ostrowski and Kim Patterson Fabrice Paillet and Hui-Ning Fung Vladimir Pajkic and Sarah Samson Brian and Patricia Parker John Parry and Andrea Hibbard Barry and Gina Parshall Derek and Stacey Reiber Connor and Molly Reiten Denisse Reyes and Matthew Conine Dany and Darine Sadakah Christine Chang and Eric Samuels David and Ashley Schaaf Anna Scott Jeremy Jordan and Patricia Shaffner Jordan Eric and Sophia Skaar Michael Smythe Isaac Souede and Sein Chew Joannes van de Groenendaal and Lilian Sun Laura Taylor and Eric O'Connor Michele Thompson Mark Vo and Sarah Boen Marcia Wall Lee Walters and Jennifer Vines Paul and Michelle Willenberg Matthew and Melissa Wilmot Lennie Wong and Chan Pham