SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2025
6:30 PM
THE HOCKADAY SCHOOL
Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!
Welcome
DR. LAURA LEATHERS
EUGENE MCDERMOTT HEAD OF SCHOOL
Dear Hockaday Parents, Alumnae, Faculty, and Friends:
Welcome to the 2025 Hockaday Parents’ Association Benefit, Mardi Gras. The Hockaday Parents’ Association Benefit Committee has planned a fun evening for the community and is delighted to welcome our treasured Hockaday Parents, Faculty, Staff, Trustees, and Alumnae to the New Orleans style festivities, which include live music, dancing, creole cuisine, cocktails, silent and live auctions, games, and the Sewell Luxury Automobile Raffle.
Tonight’s proceeds will benefit The Ela Hockaday Fund for Faculty Excellence. The Ela Hockaday Fund for Faculty Excellence endows Hockaday with additional resources that allow the School to attract and retain the best and brightest faculty. The Fund supports professional development, graduate studies, faculty salaries, and other enrichment opportunities for our faculty.
Please enjoy perusing the program for this year’s Benefit, which details the one-of-a-kind auction items that await you on this special night, and lists the many people, businesses, donors, and volunteers who make this extraordinary celebration of Hockaday’s community possible. Your generosity speaks volumes to our girls about the importance you place on their education and strengthens our ability to attract and retain the best faculty for our students.
With appreciation, Laura
As you celebrate with friends, please remember the hundreds of donors and volunteers who make this night possible and toast Julie Ahmed and Lauren Lapeyre Brown, our Benefit Chairs, and Bonner Mead Allen ’94, our HPA President.
Thank You
JULIE AHMED
LAUREN LAPEYRE BROWN
2025 HOCKADAY BENEFIT CO-CHAIRS
Dear Friends,
Thank you for joining us as we celebrate Hockaday, letting the good times roll!
This evening has been a year in the making, and we are so excited to watch it come to life with each one of you as we step into the French Quarter to bid on incredible items and experiences, roll the dice at the casino tables, enjoy libations, Cajun cuisine, and dancing to the music of Emerald City All Stars.
It is through the generosity of our own Hockaday community, as well as the broader Dallas landscape, that this evening and its offerings have been made possible. Because of the selfless gifts of time, volunteering brainpower and creativity, and humbling financial support from both inside and outside of our Hockaday community, we have an incredible evening in store!
Proceeds from this year’s efforts will support The Ela Hockaday Fund for Faculty Excellence, which provides Hockaday’s faculty with opportunities for professional growth and development and the chance to reenergize and refocus themselves as learners in their profession and innovators in the classroom.
Leading this event has been a true honor and privilege. While the annual HPA Benefit may only last for a single evening, the community spirit, voluntarism, fundraising, outreach, and connection occurs over the course of an entire year. From Special Occasions to Merchandise, the Raffle to Silent and Live Auctions, and Underwriting to Sponsorships, each facet of this evening has been spearheaded by dozens of volunteers and hundreds of generous donors. Without each one of them, none of this would be possible. So, to each one of you in attendance and each one of you who has not only offered your time but gone above and beyond in the name of volunteering, we thank you from the very bottom of our hearts.
With sincere appreciation to all joining us,
PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENING WILL SUPPORT THE ELA HOCKADAY FUND FOR FACULTY EXCELLENCE
SUPPORTING ITS FACULTY IS ONE OF HOCKADAY’S MOST SIGNIFICANT FUNDRAISING PRIORITIES.
Hockaday’s excellent teachers enrich our girls’ education and bring a freshness and vitality to the classrooms that is uniquely engaging to the young women of Hockaday.
The Ela Hockaday Fund for Faculty Excellence allows Hockaday to attract and retain the best and brightest faculty who prepare our girls to lead exceptional lives. The Fund supports professional development, graduate studies, faculty salaries, and other enrichment.
Hockaday supports faculty excellence by funding professional development opportunities that include a combination of conferences, workshops, and study grants that support academics, curriculum development, and professional growth.
The faculty who benefit from these professional experiences supported by The Ela Hockaday Fund for Faculty Excellence return to their classrooms, studios, and playing fields energized and inspired with new ways to help Hockaday girls embrace learning!
Passed Hors D’Oeuvres
Mini Shrimp Po’boys
Menu
Lettuce, Tomato, Cajun Remoulade, House-made Brioche
French Quarter Fries
Secret Seasoning, Parsley, Tabasco
Big Easy Chicken
Buttermilk Brined, Cajun Battered, Jalapeno Honey
NOLA Stuffed Baby Portabellas
Lump Crab
Dining Stations
Traditional Louisiana Salad
Spring Mix, Mixed Diced Peppers, Grape Tomatoes, Cucumber, Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese, Crispy Fried
Onions, Remoulade Dressing
French Quarter Shrimp Etouffee
Jasmine Rice, Tomato Corn Relish, Miniature Honey Biscuit
Big Easy Double Cut Striploin
Creole Butter, Tasso Red Beans, Zydeco Haricot Verts
Blackened Butternut Squash "Steak"
Tasso Red Beans, Zydeco Haricot Verts
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Bell Pepper, Roma Tomatoes, Shaved Parmesan
*Creamy Cajun Pasta – Vegetarian Option Available
Passed Sweets
Miniature Chocolate Truffles
Miniature King Cakes
Sweets Station
Beignets with Toppings:
Cinnamon and Powdered Sugars
Warm Nutella Sauce
Warm Vanilla Icing
Berry Compote
Caramelized Bananas
Toasted Nuts
Late-Night Bites
Tater Tot “Totchos”
Pimento Nacho Cheese, Scallion, Cajun Crema
Hockaday Vehicle Raffle
Sewell is proud to support The Hockaday School by underwriting the cost of a vehicle to be raffled. Proceeds from The Hockaday Parents’ Association Benefit will support the The Ela Hockaday Fund for Faculty Excellence. Win the raffle and select one vehicle from a choice of Sewell luxury vehicles. MSRP of the vehicle is not to exceed $95,000. The winner will be drawn on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Winner need not be present to win.
Sewell Luxury Vehicle Raffle
Purchase Tickets for $250 each for a chance to win a luxury Sewell Vehicle of your choice up to $95,000 MSRP a maximum of 500 tickets will be sold.
Sewell proudly supports The Hockaday School.
Welcome to Mardi Gras!
Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!
Head into the Big Easy and get the party rolling with your choice of signature cocktails, and a full bar complete with non-alcoholic choices.
French 75 – A classic cocktail that exudes elegance and has its roots in New Orleans
Hurricane Spritz – A lighter take on the classic Hurricane
The French Quarter
Be filled with the sights and sounds of New Orleans and dance to the music by the Emerald City All Stars, take a chance at the Casino games, and be ready to Bid on the auction items as the clock is counting down to the final hours of bidding. Don’t miss out on your favorite items!
Silent
Heart of Hockaday Big Board
Live
Creole-Inspired Dining!
Tray Passed Hors D'oeuvres begin the evening’s
mouthwatering Creole-inspired creations from Wolfgang Puck. Stay for the late-night bites, passed sweets, and a Beignet Station with your choice of
Eiseman Heads or Tails
$50 per Light-Up Bracelet to Play
Purchase your light-up Bracelet and get ready to stand up! Put your hands on your “head” or your "tail". Guess the right side of the coin toss, and you’ll stay in the game. If you have chosen the wrong side of the coin, you’re OUT! You can “Buy Back In” to keep your chances alive. We will keep flipping the coin until the last player is standing! The winner will receive a $5,000 gift certificate and a concierge shopping experience from Eiseman Jewels.
Live Auction Bidding
Raise your Fleur-de-Lis bidding paddle for your chance to win these amazing Live Auction experiences.
Sewell Luxury Vehicle Raffle
Get ready for your chance to win the greatest raffle prize in Hockaday history by purchasing a ticket for the Sewell Luxury Vehicle Raffle with a prize valued at up to $95,000. Only 500 tickets will be sold at $250 each, so purchase those last chance tickets tonight if there are any left! Win the raffle and select one vehicle from your choice of Sewell Luxury vehicles.
Benefit Krewe
Benefit Krewe Leads
Robin Gelinas Berkley ‘93
Christie Rentzel Blazevich
Benefit Chairs
Julie Ahmed
Lauren Lapeyre Brown
Benefit Krewe
Carla Bolden
Lu Chen
School Staff Leaders
Lauryn Bloom
Emily Somerville Cabrera
Ellie Campion
Andrea Epstein
Caroline Flanigan
JoJo Fleiss
Malia Mitchell
Abby Hoak Morton ‘05
Rachel Osburn
Anisha Patel
Amanda Reilly
Devon Conrad
Alexis Damonte
Kristen Davis
Katie Doherty
Christina Crews Goldberg ‘02
Erin Keith
Porschla Kidd
Michelle Monteiro
Chris Moseley
Raha Pouladi
Christen Levering Redlich ‘03
Jonna Seline
Jody Stein
Chandler Rice Winslow ‘02
Josie Sewell
Purva Gopal Singal
Laurie Sudbury
Erin Vautrin
Meredith Verska
Emily Wisniewski
Erin Wood
Meredith Wrighton
Lori Baker, HPA and Benefit Liaison
Jessica Werner Epperson '96, Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives
Sally Darden Hudspeth '87, Associate Director of Communications
Tiffany Borlaug Rubi '88, Activities and Events Coordinator
Sara Stoltz, Director of Communications
Dara Williams, Bookstore Manager
Corporate Underwriters
Sewell Luxury Vehicle Raffle Sponsor
Sewell Automotive Companies
Entertainment Sponsor
Emerald City All Stars
Bar Sponsor
Lauren and Sherman "Quint" Brown V
Welcome Drink Underwriter
Carla and Trey Crook
Cocktail Napkin Underwriter
S.B. Long Interiors, Inc.
Souvenir Koozies Underwriter
Cutting Corners – Claudia Lampert Frankel '09
Eiseman's Heads or Tails Game Sponsor
Eiseman Jewels
Photo Booth Sponsor
Long Cove
Souvenir Cups Underwriter
Hawkins-Welwood Homes
Individual Underwriters
Queen & King
$15,000
Julie and Sulman Ahmed
Lauren and Sherman “Quint” Brown V
Princess & Prince
$10,000
Andrea and Robert Epstein
Countess & Earl
$2,500
Bonner Mead '94 and Thomas Allen
Curt Hodgson
Haseena Enu and Randy Hulme
Porschla and Jason Kidd
Laura and Kevin Leathers
Perkins&Will and Hillwood Urban
Brooke and Bobby Renkes
Linda and Johann Tse
Baroness & Baron
$1,000
Christy and Ben Abbott
Baily Pham and Alan Arnold
Robin Gelinas '93 and Brad Berkley
Lauryn and Jason Bloom
Monica and Alberto Bravo
Emily Somerville and Felipe Cabrera
Sarah Lu and Terry Cao
Carla and Trey Crook
Jessica Werner '96 and Doug Epperson
Heather Zrubek and Will Forteith
Lucky and Shaun Gordon
Lauren and Ryan Gorshe
Lindsey and Scott Harper
Monica Long '96 and Jay Rosser
Laurie and Gregory Sudbury
Katie Mullen and Erik Vachon
Erin and Joe Zopolsky
Faculty & Staff Ticket Sponsorship
$150
Baily Pham and Alan Arnold
Carla and Dylan Bolden
Debbie and Justin Bono
Cathy Bruff x2
Maanasi and Joshua Burak x2
Andrea and Reggie Carter
Charlotte Hudson Carter '99 and Grant Carter
Crystal and Taylor Cornwall x3
Anne and Judson Duncan
Jaime Crowley '03 and Nick English
Sue Shirley '91 and Britt Fair x2
Christine and Chris Flanagan
Josephine Andrion and David Griffin
Linda Liu and Jash Guo
Rajashri Patil and Amit Guttigoli x2
Abby and Will Hancock x2
Isabell Novakov '98 and Trey Higginbotham
Sandra and Henrik Illum
Stacey and Stephen Keel
Erin and John Kidwell x2
Farrell Rafkin '06 and Brett Lacher
Maggie and Jim Moran x2
Mallory and Tyler Muse x2
Felicia and Gideon Powell
Amanda and Marco Thornton
Katie Mullen and Erik Vachon
Erin and Wink Watkins
Stephanie and Patrick Williams x2
Jenna Brasch '82 and Seth Woodberry x6
Auction Donors
55 Seventy
A Maggie Film
Aaron Family JCC
Abbott Aesthetics
Al Biernat's
Allion Perani, Chef Brad and Chef Ariel
Allison Hazlewood Olson ’96
Ann Wool
Arabesque Studio of the Dance
aussie glows
Bachendorf's Jewelers
BAM Beauty Bar
Barbara and Jim Hazlewood
Bartosz Beda
Becks Prime
Bell Family Company
Bella MD Vein & Aesthetic Center
Bellacures
Bespoke Mahjong
Bibbentuckers
Billy Bob's Texas
Blue Print
Bobbie's Airway Grill
Body Lounge
Body Lounge Park Cities
Breeanna Joubran
C&W Appliance Service
Cafe Madrid
Calee Dillon '11
California Closets
Calin Pop
Camp Champions
Camp Cody
Camp Longhorn
Camp Mystic
Camp Ozark
Camp Waziyatah
Campisi's
Canary
Celebration Restaurant
Central Martial Arts
Chateau Concepts
Chick-Fil-A - Inwood
Christie's Auction House New York
Clark Hunt
Classic Whimsy
Clotheshorse Anonymous
Cool Corks
Cooper Clinic
Coupes
Crayola Experience
Crochet with IMPACT
Cryo1one
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
Dallas Axe Throwing
Dallas Black Dance Theatre
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
Dallas Dermatology Partners
Dallas Glass Art
Dallas Museum of Art
Dallas Suzuki Academy Music School
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Water Doctor
Dan Hunt
Denago EV
DFW Concierge MD
Dinner Elf
Dr. Becca Marcus Fernandes '96
Dr Delphinium Design & Events
Dr. Mary Hurley
Dr. Sonja Jagwani
Dr. Priya Patel
Dr. Tyler and Angie Cooper
DUO Salon
Eatzi's Market & Bakery
Eiseman Jewels, NorthPark Center
Ellie and Rob Campion
Ellis Hill
Emler Swim School
Empire Baking Co
Erin Zopolsky
Evermore Resorts
Evolve Human Optimization Labs Dallas
Farrell Rafkin Lacher ‘06
FBH Wellness
FeminologyMD
Fernando's Mexican Cuisine
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Forty Five Ten
Framebridge
Froggies 5 and 10
Frontiers of Flight Museum
Gaia G Interiors
Galleria Dallas
Gelato La Boca
Glide2ride
Go Ape!
Goddess Built, LLC
gorjana
Hai Hospilality (Uchi)
Harold Leidner Landscape Architects
Auction Donors
Haven Pest
Haven Pool Solutions
Haven, A Space To Be Well
Heard Natural Science Museum
Helen Jon
Highland Park Dental
Hilton Anatole
HostEasy
Hotel Jerome, an Auberge Resort
Hôtel Swexan
House of Blues Dallas
Ideal Dental
IN-N-Out Burger
il Bracco
Isabelle Guillen Portraits
Jacquelin Sewell Atkinson '99
Jason and Porschla Kidd
Jd's Chippery
Jen Brown Designs
Jennifer Hazlewood Cronin ’90
Jody Stein
Julie and Sulman Ahmed
Karen Roberts
Katie Kime
Katy Trail Ice House
Kelli and Sunny Sajnani
Kessler Presents
Kids Garden Club
Kindermusik by Purple Nest
Kimball Art Museum
L'Heritage Fine Jewelry
Laura Leathers
Lauren and Sherman "Quint" Brown V
Leatherology
Lee Trevino
Lele Sadoughi
LeMel
Lily Rain
Lockhart Smokehouse
Lombardi Family Concepts
Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie
Lori and David Baker
Madre
MAIMÈRE Fine Jewelry
Maison Papillon Jewelry
Mama’s Pizza
Mandy Ginsberg '88
Marcia Rafkin
Mary Cates and Company
Missy Green
Medieval Times
Mendocino Farms
Merriwood Ranch Inc
Mesero
MGW Outfitters
Milano Nail Spa
Milliard Diamond Concierge
mine. a boutique.
Mixy
Music SO Simple
Mustang Cheer
Nasher Sculpture Center
Natural Grocers
Naviva, Four Seasons Resort
NEAT Method Dallas-Highland Park
Neiman Marcus - The Zodiac Room
Neuhaus Cafe
Nicole Ginsburg Small '91
Nikky Phinyawatana ’96
Nishiki Sugawara-Beda
Niven Morgan
North Texas Sailing School
NRH2O Family Water Park
O2 Aspen
O2 Dallas
Ohlenforst Carney Orthodontics
Oriental Trading Company
Ozona Grill & Bar
Park Cities Baptist Church Sports &
Recreation Ministry
Park Cities Pet Sitter
PARK CITIES PETALS
Park Cities School of Music or Young
Artist Music School
Park City Club
Party Bazaar
Peggy Sewell
Perot Museum of Nature & Science
Petra Jewelry
Pie-Tap Reach Hospitality
Pockets Menswear
Preston Center Dance
Preston Hollow Dance
Proximity Performance
Pulp Design Studios
Pure Barre Preston Hollow
Rae Liu
Rani Khamesra Patel '93
ReOrgIt Luxury Home Organizing
Services
rise souffle - Dallas
Robin Jackson Photography
S.B. Long Interiors
Saint Bernard
Sanjiva Medical Spa
Sarah Bray Bermuda
Sarah Cao
Sarah Gentry Art
Scapes Incorporated
Semones Family YMCA
SESSION Pilates
Sew Stitchin Fancy Monograms by
Samantha Wortley
Shake Shack
Shakespeare Dallas
Shar Dubey
Simply Pretend
SkinSpirit
Sky Ranch Christian Camps
Slumbertopia
Small Pockets Tea Room
Smathers & Branson
Sorted Out
Southwest Airlines
Spa in the City Dallas
Spec’s
Auction Donors
Splendid Sleepovers
St. Mark’s Cheer Coach
Stanley Korshak
Star by Name Beauty Spa
Stephanie Hazlewood Dees ’94
StickerBeans
Storied Beauty
Strong Fitness
Studio 6 Fitness
Styled by TV
STYLEinthecity
Sun Vein & Vascular
SunstoneFIT
Susie Cakes
Tangerine Salon
Team Sports & Performance Apparel
Terry Costa INC
Texas Ballet Theater
Texas Chess Center
Texas LoneStars Soccer Club
Texas Rangers
The Cookery Dallas
The Dallas Conservatory
The Gem
The Hair Bar Salon
The Juice Bar
The Modern
The Pillow Bar
The Ritz-Carlton, Las Colinas
The Sample House
The Tips Club
The Toy Maven
Theatre Three
Times Ten Cellar
Tootsies
Train Pilates Studio
Trey Singleton
Trove Florals
True Food Kitchen
Undermain Theatre
Urban Spikes
Whiddon Wingshooting
White Rock Coffee
White Rock Orthodontics
Woodhill Dental Specialties
Woodlands American Grill
yooou!
Zio Cecio
Special Occasion Hosts
Aaron Tobin
Abby English '00 and Michael Gregory
Abby Hoak '05 and Cody Morton
Alex '04 and Ford Halbardier
Anne-Marie Myhre
Austin Dennard '03
Chandler Rice '02 and Jeff Winslow
Conner Ambrose
Dale Fresch
Dan Hunt
Chairs
Abby Hoak Morton '05
Chandler Rice Winslow '02
Event Hosts
Jim Ombrello
Jody and Kyle Stein
John Coker
Jon Leatherberry
Jonna Seline
Josie Sewell
Julie and Sulman Ahmed
Justin Bono
Katie Aisner
Katie McLeroy
Lauren and Sherman “Quint”
Brown
Michael Siegel
Mitch Salzberg
Devon and David Conrad
Drew Niehaus
Erin and Eddie Keith
Farrell Rafkin '06 and Brett Lacher
Grant Carter
Hallie Lamont
Helen and Jerome Allen
Jacquelin Sewell Atkinson '99
Jaime Crowley '03 and Nick English
Jasmine and Collin Lensing
Jason Larsen
Jason Puig
Leila Thompson '04 and Dan Stefan
Louise Marsh
Lucy Billingsly Burns '98
Lupe and Jose Prado
Mac Gao
Mallory Owen '03 and Tyler Muse
Margaret Elizabeth Perry '02 and Michael McKissack
Martin Pereya de Olazabal
Meredith Lewis '02 and Griffin Perry
Mia Brous
Michael McCray
Neil Doherty
Nichole Vickers
Paige and Jonathon Bernstein
Pat O'Brien
Pengcheng Liu
Priya Sureddi '04 and Sunny Patel
Rae Liu and Kurt Johnson
Rex Blazevich
Robin '93 and Brad Berkley
Robyn Schwartz Siegel '99
Sabrina Kessee
Samantha Gupta '05 and Rajiv Parmar
Talley Dunn '86
Tiffany Schmitz '04 and Mitchell Ward
SILENT AUCTION
General Auction Rules
The Silent Auction opens online at www.bidpal.net/ mardigras25 on February 21, 2025 for the Heart of Hockaday, Silent, and Big Board items. All auction items will close on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM. Once you have registered on the auction site, you are set to view and bid on or buy any items in the Heart of Hockaday, Silent Auction, or Big Board using your computer or mobile device at home or at the Benefit. If you bought your tickets online, you are already registered! Bid as often as you like or place a secret maximum bid and sit back and enjoy the Benefit party! Items designated as BUY IT NOW can be yours if you choose that option at the designated price. You will be notified on your mobile device of your winnings at the close of the auction.
CHECK-OUT
It is easy. Grab your prizes and purchases to take home with you! Your credit card will automatically be charged, and a receipt sent to you via email.
CONDITIONS OF SALE
All transactions will be by bidder number. All items are sold “AS IS.” All sales are final. There will be no refunds, returns, or exchanges of items. Gift certificates are not redeemable for cash.
DISCLAIMER
The Hockaday Parents’ Association and The Hockaday School make no warranties, express or implied, or representation in the connection with any sale, including without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability, value or fitness for a particular purpose. No statement in this catalog or made orally at the Auction or elsewhere shall be deemed to be such a warranty or assumption of liability by The Hockaday Parents’ Association, The Hockaday School, or the donor of the item, property, or service. Auction participants understand that all items have been solicited in good faith and that all descriptions, representations, and values associated with an item are based on information supplied by the donor and are approximate values.
Some items have restrictions which are stated, to the best of our knowledge, on the placard, certificate, or in this catalog. All gift certificates are available for inspection at the Auction. All items are subject to the donor’s restrictions, if any. Airline and trip arrangements are subject to availability. Where trips or special events are involved, dates are as stated in this book. If no date(s) is/are specified, dates must be agreed upon by both the purchaser and the donor. Vacation homes and trips are donated for adult or family use only and may not be sold to third parties or donated to other nonprofit organizations. Taxes and tips are not included unless specifically noted. Federal, excise, state, and local tax must be paid where applicable by the purchaser.
All Auction items, packages, gift certificates, and services must be used or redeemed by March 8, 2026 with no exceptions unless otherwise specified.
PAYMENT
Auction winners must pay for all items before leaving the Auction. Purchases may be made with cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, or AMEX. Please make checks payable to “The Hockaday School.” Upon full payment, guests will receive a “Paid” receipt and should then pick up the merchandise at the table where the item is located or at checkout. Gift certificates will be distributed at the time of payment. All items remain at the Auction until after payment is made.
TRANSFER OF ITEMS
All Auction items should be taken home the night of the Auction. Items not taken home the night of the Auction will be available for pick-up on Monday, March 10 in Hicks Meeting Room from 7:30 to 9:30 AM and 2:00 to 4:00 PM. All items must be picked up from The Hockaday School by Thursday, March 13, 2025, unless other arrangements are made with the Auction Committee. Items not paid for by 8:00 PM on March 13, 2025 may be resold.
Live Auction
Value: $10,000
A JAZZY NEW ORLEANS CURATED ESCAPE FOR FOUR
Get ready for an escape to the Big Easy with this New Orleans Trip for 4 people. This all-inclusive weekend itinerary is designed to give you a taste of everything that makes New Orleans special, from its rich history and culture to its worldclass cuisine. Throughout your stay, you’ll experience some of the finest dining and entertainment in the city and tickets to some of the most memorable attractions in the city. You'll receive a New Orleans-inspired gift basket, filled with local treasures and keepsakes that capture the essence of the city.
Includes: Southwest Business Select Flights, Driver To/From MSY Airport, 2 Rooms at the St. Vincent Hotel, NOLA Inspired Items, 4 Tickets to Preservation Hall, WWII Museum Guided Tour, Lunch for 4 at La Petite Grocery, Dinner for 4 at the San Lorenzo, Brunch for 4 at Commander’s Palace, Dinner for 4 at Galatoire’s
Restrictions: All reservations subject to availability.
Expiration: Listed on Gift Cards or Certificates
Donated by: Marcia Rafkin and Farrell Rafkin Lacher ‘06; Peggy Sewell and Jacquelin Sewell Atkinson ‘99
EPIC SOUTH AMERICAN DOVE HUNT ADVENTURE FOR 5 HUNTERS
Value: $12,400
Experience world-class wing shooting with this incredible 5-day, 5-night dove hunting trip for five in the legendary fields of Argentina or Uruguay! When the day’s hunt is done, relax by the lodge pool or savor a traditional dinner paired with Malbec wines and decadent desserts. This is more than a hunt—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Includes: Five nights lodging in MGW lodge of choice in Argentina or Uruguay (space available on a first come basis); 5 days of hunting (a maximum of 9 total hunts); field guides; gun cleaning; transfers to and from dove fields; laundry service; meals and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic).
Restrictions: Availability of dates/lodge is on a first come, first served basis. Airport transport ($125/person Argentina, $300/person Uruguay), field fee ($320/hunter) and license fee ($375/hunter Argentina, $425/hunter Uruguay) due at time of booking. Cancellation fees may apply.
*Does not include airfare, RT airport transportation, field fee, hunting licenses, gun rental, shells or gratuity.
Expiration: 3/8/2027 – Hunts must be scheduled within 60 days of the event and taken within 2 years of the event.
Donated
by:
Whiddon Wingshooting
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THE ULTIMATE MAVERICKS FAN EXPERIENCE –DALLAS MAVERICKS VS. LA LAKERS!
Value: PRICELESS
Get ready for an unforgettable night of NBA action with the Dallas Mavericks. From the first whistle to the final buzzer, you and three guest will be seated in Porschla Kidd’s seats, three rows behind the player bench, to watch the Mavs vs. the Lakers on April 9! Arrive stress-free with VIP parking, then head inside for the pre-game shootaround to watch the players warm up before tip-off, and enjoy a private meet-and-greet with legendary coach, Jason Kidd. This exclusive experience goes beyond the game and brings you close to the action. To savor this ultimate experience, you will take home exclusive Mavs goody bags. Whether you’re a die-hard Mavs fan or just looking for an exceptional sports experience, this package is a slam dunk!
Includes: Porschla Kidd’s four (4) tickets to Maverick vs. Lakers, April 9
Arena parking for one car
Meet and greet with Coach Jason Kidd
Four guest passes to attend the pregame shootaround and see the players in action
Four Mavs goody bags packed with team swag and surprises to remember the day
Donated by: Porschla and Jason Kidd
Restrictions: April 9, 2025 game only. No refunds or exchanges available.
PUNTA MITA, MEXICO – THREE NIGHT, EXCLUSIVE IMMERSION INTO NATURE AT NAVIVA®, A FOUR SEASONS RESORT
Value: $15,000
Naviva®, A Four Seasons Resort, located on the pristine private peninsula of Punta Mita along Mexico's Pacific coast, epitomizes exclusivity and immersion in nature. Opened in December 2022, this stunning resort spans 48 acres where lush forests meet the coastline, offering a unique experience limited to a maximum of 30 guests each evening. This deviation from larger, traditional luxury resorts allows Naviva® to embody the ambiance of a generous private home, enhanced by its intimate scale as the smallest Four Seasons resort in the world.
Includes: This comprehensive, all-encompassing experience for two guests at Naviva® includes: Three nights in premium accommodations: an Oceanview Grand Bungalow, offering over 1700 square feet of indoor and outdoor living space including a private plunge pool and private deck with a fire pit, all-inclusive dining, all day long and wherever you wish, featuring gourmet meals and beverages, including premium wines and spirits, daily curated experiences focused on gastronomy, creativity, movement, and wellness, two 90-minute spa journeys in tranquil Spa Pods per stay, ensuring relaxation and rejuvenation, unscripted experiences that unfold spontaneously, adding an element of surprise and delight to each day, private transfers to and from Puerta Vallarta (PVR) airport, a convenient 45-minute drive away.
Expiration: March 8, 2026
Donated by: Naviva®, a Four Seasons Resort, Trey Singleton
Restrictions: Adults only. No cash value. Blackout dates may apply and based on availability for travel dates. Nontransferable. Donation value reflects room rate. Does not include airfare.
PRIVATE DINNER FOR TWELVE WITH HOCKADAY’S HEAD OF SCHOOL, DR. LAURA LEATHERS, AND FEATURING CHEF NIKKY PHINYAWATANA '96
Value: PRICELESS
Experience a truly unique and unforgettable dinner for you and nine guests to join Chef Nikky Phinyawatana '96 and extra special guests Laura and Kevin Leathers! Let Hostly, an event-planning service co-founded by Erin Zopolsky P’32, take all the stress out of hosting a memorable gathering in your home while Trove Florals, founded by Jody Stein P’35, P’37, sets the tone with fresh floral arrangements. Chef Nikky will take you on a culinary adventure through Thailand with a special cooking demonstration and mouth-watering dinner featuring wine pairings. This experience is perfect for food lovers, coworkers, friends, or family and promises to be a night filled with great food, laughter, and lasting memories!
Restrictions:
Expiration: June 30, 2025
Donated by: Chef Nikky Phinyawatana '96, Dr. Laura Leathers, Hostly, Trove Florals
Date must be mutually agreed upon and will take place at the winner’s home or location of choice
COLORADO MOUNTAIN GETAWAY: FIVE-NIGHT EXCLUSIVE STAY AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, BACHELOR GULCH IN BEAVER CREEK
Value: $30,520 - $60,330, dependent upon season selected
Escape to the luxurious Colorado Lodge at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch in Beaver Creek, Colorado, for the ultimate mountain vacation. Nestled on the top floor of this world-renowned resort, the Colorado Lodge offers the perfect blend of rustic elegance and modern sophistication, surrounded by breathtaking mountain views. Imagine a private, spacious chalet just steps from the ski lift, with vaulted ceilings and a balcony that opens to dramatic mountain scenery. The RitzCarlton amenities—such as the spa and grotto, year-round heated pool, live music, and world-class dining at WYLD— create a fully immersive mountain experience.
Includes: Sleeps 10 in 4 Bespoke Bedrooms: 2 primary suites offering king-sized beds, mountain views, a private office /sitting area, flat screen entertainment system, additional king suite, kids’ suite with two twin-sized beds (can convert to a king) with en-suite bathroom, media room with a daybed, fully equipped chef-style kitchen, living area, dining area, outdoor terrace, parking spot, no resort fees
Restrictions: Five consecutive nights to be used July 11-16, 2025, November 24-29, 2025, or December 19-24, 2025.
Expiration: December 24, 2025
Donated by: Julie and Sulman Ahmed
A MAGICAL FLORIDA FAMILY ESCAPE: BEST OF EVERMORE + THEME PARK MAGIC
Value: $26,000
Create unforgettable family memories with the Best of Evermore Package in Orlando, FL, offering the perfect blend of luxury, adventure, and theme park thrills. This extraordinary package includes a 7-night stay in a private luxury home, accommodating up to 11 bedrooms, perfect for multiple families or multigenerational gatherings. Each home comes with its own private, heated, saltwater pool, and you’ll enjoy a $3,000 resort credit. Use it for world-class dining, exciting activities, or exclusive in-home experiences like private chefs, mixologists, or sand sculpture lessons. The package also includes a $1,000 gift card toward your choice of Walt Disney World or Universal Studios.Tee off at one of two 18-hole Jack Nicklaus signature-designed courses or explore the wonder of Evermore Bay—a 20-acre paradise featuring activitypacked beaches, crystal-clear swimming areas, paddleboarding, kayaking, a rope swing, and a family water slide.
Includes: Private luxury 7,800 sq. ft home with 11 bedrooms for 7 nights and 8 days. Each home has its own private, heated, saltwater pool. $3,000 resort credit to use across the resort on dining, golf or activities. $1,000 gift card toward your choice of Walt Disney World or Universal Studios.
Restrictions: Award is nontransferable and has no cash value. Any aspect of the award not used will be forfeited. All aspects of the award must be used during one visit with consecutive night stays. Modifications after reservation is made will be made based on availability.
Expiration: June 30, 2026
Donated by: Evermore Resorts, Julie and Sulman Ahmed, Lauren and Sherman “Quint” Brown V
THE LEGEND AND LUXURY GOLF EXPERIENCE
Value: Golf cart: $10,000; golf lesson with Lee Trevino: Priceless Get ready for the ultimate combination of cutting-edge technology, luxury, and a once-in-a-lifetime golf experience with this exclusive package! You’ll receive a 4-seat Denago EV Rover XL Golf Cart in the color of your choice, fully equipped with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4-wheel hydraulic brakes, integrated turn signals, and an extended roof top for extra comfort.
But that’s not all! This package also includes a Lee Trevino Experience – a one-hour short game and putting lesson with the golf legend himself, Lee Trevino! It doesn’t get more exclusive than learning from one of the greatest to ever play the game.
Your lesson will take place at the private members-only Dallas National Golf Club, ranked among the top 100 golf courses in the U.S. by both Golf Digest and Golf Week. Spanning over 7,300 yards across 400 acres, Dallas National boasts breathtaking plateaus, limestone canyons, and winding creek beds, making it one of the most picturesque and challenging courses around.
This is your chance to experience the perfect blend of modern luxury and golf greatness—don’t miss out on this unforgettable opportunity!
Donated by: Sarah Cao, Denago EV, Lee
Trevino
Restrictions: The golf lesson must be scheduled on a mutually agreed upon date by May 31, 2025.
DALLAS STARS, STICKS, AND SPECTACULAR SEATS: THE ULTIMATE GAME NIGHT EXPERIENCE
Value: $7,000
Get ready for an unforgettable night of hockey magic! Cheer on the Dallas Stars as they face off against the top-ranked Winnipeg Jets on Thursday, April 10th, 2025, at 7:00 pm with four coveted glass seats that bring you closer to the action than ever before!
Includes:
Parking in the player section for 1 car
VIP treatment with dinner in the exclusive Tequila Patron Lounge and access to a full-service bar for four.
Restrictions: Tickets for use on April 10, 2025 only.
A chance to witness the excitement up close with a tunnel visit at intermission where you’ll watch the players hit the ice for the final period
A piece of hockey history - a Warrior Alpha LX Pro Hockey Stick signed by Joe Pavelski
Donated by: Julie and Sulman Ahmed, Lori and David Baker
Big Board
The Ultimate Power Lunch with Four Female Business Leaders: Jacquelin
Sewell Atkinson ’99, Shar Dubey, Mandy Ginsberg ’88, and Nicole Ginsburg Small ’91.
Value: PRICELESS
Only 8 Upper School girls will have an exclusive opportunity to learn from four top female business leaders who have collectively managed billions of dollars and thousands of employees, while positively impacting their communities. Students will have lunch and connect with Jacquelin Sewell Atkinson '99 (Sewell Automotive Companies), Shar Dubey P'21 (Match Group), Mandy Ginsberg '88 (Match Group), and Nicole Ginsburg Small '91 (Perot Museum of Nature and Science).
In this closed-door session, these eight Hockaday students will have candid, personal discussion with these accomplished executives about their career paths, how they were able to grow and scale their businesses, the biggest challenges they faced, and any advice they have for the next generation of leaders.
Restrictions: Date and location to be mutually agreed upon. Lunch to take place before May 30, 2025.
Donated by: Jacquelin Sewell Atkinson ‘99, Mandy Ginsberg '88, Shar Dubey P'21, and Nicole Ginsburg Small '91
Two Nights at Hotel Jerome in Aspen Plus Wine-Paired Dinner and a Health/ Beauty Bundle from O2 Aspen
Value: $3,215
A dream Colorado getaway featuring a two-night stay for two people at Hotel Jerome, an Auberge Resort in the heart of Aspen, Colorado; dinner for two with wine pairings at Prospect; and three mat Pilates or yoga classes, a life-changing $500
Knockout Beauty Facial, and a $100 retail gift card at O2 Aspen.
Restrictions: Stay at the Hotel Jerome expires April 1, 2026 and is valid for a Sunday to Thursday stay. Hotel stay is based on availability, and black-out dates include all holidays and peak periods, including X Games and Food and Wine weekends. This offer excludes resort fees and parking charges. O2 Aspen offer expires April 1, 2026 and is valid only at the Aspen location.
Donated by: Hotel Jerome, an Auberge Resort and O2 Aspen
Parl Daisy Necklace from Petra Jewelry
Value: $1,045
A perfect gift for your Hockadaisy! This 14K yellow gold and natural pearl daisy necklace from Petra Jewelry is a classic piece she'll wear for years to come.
Restrictions: No returns, repairs or exchanges.
Donated by: Petra Jewelry
Fallon B. by Bachendorf's Custom
Green Tourmaline Essentials Bracelet
Value: $3,000
A custom Fallon B. Essentials Tennis Bracelet by Bachendorf's, created especially for Hockaday by Fallon Bock '12, this green tourmaline tennis bracelet in 18K yellow gold has approximately 81 stones.
Restrictions: No exchanges
Donated by: Bachendorf's Jewelers
Face-to-face with CEO Lele Sadoughi, $500 Gift Card, and Shopping Spree
Value: PRICELESS
Is your daughter a budding fashion designer or future CEO? Have a tête-à-tête with Lele Sadoughi, founder of the eponymous accessory brand! Wrap up the meeting with a personal $500 shopping spree and styling session at Lele’s gorgeous store in Highland Park Village!
Restrictions: Day and time to be mutually agreed upon. Expires April 1, 2026
Donated by: Lele Sadoughi
Three-Night Malibu Experience at Carbon Beach, Spa, Luxury Car, and Fine
Dining
Value: $7,100
A three-night stay in an oceanfront suite on the prestigious and secluded Carbon Beach, known to locals as Billionaire's Beach, in gorgeous Malibu, California. Choose an ultra-luxury rental vehicle (Lamborghini, Rolls Royce, Cybertruck, Land Rover, G Wagon, etc.) and spend a day at the Malibu Country Mart featuring world-class shopping and dining. During your stay, winner will have access to CURE, a private member’s only wellness club. Winner will also receive a $300 gift card to Nobu Malibu and can soak up the sunset over the sandy shores while dining. Suite includes a bedroom with king bed and a separate living space with a pull-out sofa, perfect for four guests.
Restrictions: Black-out dates include Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day. Expires December 31, 2025.
Donated by: Ellie and Rob Campion
Leatherology $1,000 Gift Card
Value: $1,000
Enjoy $1,000 at Leatherology and explore the collection of luxury leather goods, including bags, wallets and accessories, all customizable with hand-painted designs or embossing. Owned by Rae Liu, P'35, Leatherology is renowned for exceptional craftsmanship and personalized service.
Restrictions: Expires December 31, 2025.
Donated by: Leatherology and Rae Liu
Annual Concierge Membership at FeminologyMD
Value: $3,500
Access a higher level of care and personalized attention with an annual concierge membership, worth $3,500, at FeminologyMD, a concierge gynecology, anti-aging, and wellness practice founded by Dr. Priya Patel '04. The membership includes 10% off all services including office visits, same-day visits when needed, and direct access to your physician. The gift certificate includes: one hour comprehensive wellness assessment with Dr. Patel, an in-body scan, and body fat analysis. Receive timely, one-on-one care, free from the usual delays and impersonal experience of traditional practices.
Restrictions: Office visits are charged on top of membership fees and are not covered. Must redeem by January 1, 2026 to begin annual membership.
Donated by: FeminologyMD
The Art Gallery
"DESK 01"
10” x 8” Framed, Acrylic on Archival Paper
Bartosz Beda relocated to the UK in 2008 to study at the Manchester School of Art. After graduating in 2012 with an MA in Fine Art, Beda was selected for the 2012 Catlin Art Guide as the most promising emerging artist in the UK. Short-listed for the Title Art Prize, the Door Prize, and selected for The Saatchi New Sensations 2012, group exhibition in London for most exciting graduate students in the UK. He won the esteemed Towry Award for the Best of the North of England 2012. Beda was a finalist for the Williams Drawing Prize in Connecticut, the USA in 2014, won second place in the Viewpoints 2014 competition at the Aljira Center for Contemporary Art in New Jersey, USA, 2014. Recently, Bartosz won first place for Interstate Group Exhibition, CWU Sarah Spurgeon Gallery, Ellensburg, WA, USA, 2017
Donated by: Bartosz Beda
Value: $600
Restrictions: No returns or exchanges.
"KURO KURO SHIRO KAMI III"
13.5” x 16.5” "Kuro Kuro Shiro Kami III", Framed, Sumi on Paper
Nishiki Sugawara-Beda is a Japanese-American visual artist based in painting and installation. She draws upon her Japanese heritage to explore themes related to culture, language, and spirituality rooted in Zen Buddhism. Connecting across space and time, she experiments in ancient Japanese materials and techniques including Sumi ink, Kakejiku landscapes, and rice paper, to merge them with abstract and expressive forms familiar to the modern Western aesthetic.
Donated by: Nishiki Sugawara-Beda
Value: $900
Restrictions: No returns or exchanges.
"DAISIES"
17 ”x 20” Framed, Ink and Watercolor
Sarah Gentry is a native Texan, wife, mother, and born-again artist. She received her B.A. in studio art from Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia. She loves working with oils and mixed media and desires to create pieces with images and colors that grab the viewer’s eyes and make them discover something different in them each time they look.
Donated by: Sarah Gentry Art
Value: $600
Restrictions: No returns or exchanges.
"FOCUS (MISE AU POINT)"
43.5" x 43.5" Framed, Serigraph on Linen, Hand signed
Philippe Bertho is classically trained having enrolled in art school in Reims, France in the early 1990s. There, he spent considerable time studying decorative trompe l’oeil painting. Tromp l’oeil (“to fool the eye”) is a technique used by artists to create the illusion of a 3rd dimension on a flat surface. It is obvious from Bertho’s artwork that he fools much more than the eye…he draws one in by the heart and also quite frequently by the funny bone.
Donated by: Julie and Sulman Ahmed
Value: $2,475
Restrictions: No returns or exchanges.
TOY ART COLLAGE
16” x 20” Mixed Media Collage on Canvas
Dallas artist Ann Wool has created this whimsical, one-of-a-kind toy art collage. Celebrating the playful essence of childhood, this combines acrylic paint, toys, and charms to create a vibrant and intricate composition. This unique artwork is a statement piece that brings nostalgia and fun into any space.
Donated by: Ann Wool
Value: $2,000
Restrictions: No returns or exchanges.
“Heart of Hockaday” is a collection of priceless experiences and perks donated by members of the Hockaday community.
Thank you to all our donors – you make our Hocka-Hearts Beat!
Heart of Hockaday Donors
Chairs
Caroline Flanigan and JoJo Fleiss
Faculty Members
Adrienne Wagner '95
Allison Perani
Amy Banks
Autumn Schnitzius
Bobby Weiss
Carol Thumlert
Chris Brandt
Christie Sullivan
Cici Hanson '84
Dara Williams
Elinor Sachs '17
Emily Duchert
Eric Inboden
Erica Walton
Erin Oxford
Gina Hunter
Hillary Whiteside
Jeff Arrington
Jen Fore
Jenn Johnson
Jennifer Coulonge
Jennifer Peyton
Jeremy Hays
Julie Gordon
Karen Roberts
Kathy Hogan
Kim Acosta
Laboris Bean
Lara Guerra
Lauren Douglass
Lisa Culbertson '96
Lori Ott
Madison Camper '18
Maria Dau '82
Mary Ellen Wilensky
Meg Rowe
Melanie Horn-Foster
Melissa Curtis
Michelle Goldsmith
Missy Green
Molly Ford Hutchinson
Nicole Christenson
Noreen Hussain
Paloma Gomez
Paula Massaro
Sabrina Kessee
Sarah Grip
Sarah Mbabazi
Stephanie Hazlewood Dees '94
Stephanie Stone '02
Susan Bondy
Tammy Secules
Tanya Ivey
Taylor Miller
The Hazlewood Family
Tymesia Smaw
Valencia Yarbrough '77
Wendy Branson
Wendy Sanders
Whitney McKenna
Business Donors
Aussie Glows
Cafe Madrid
Cheerleading.com
Crayola experience
Le Bilboquet
Texas Ballet Theater
THANK YOU, HOCKADAY, FOR SUPPORTING OUR DAISIES!
Sofia and Ella, we love you so much and are so proud of you!
Mom, Dad, Daniel, and Rian
Our family sends a Hocka-sized THANK YOU to all faculty and staff!
We are so proud of you, Clara!
Love, Mommy, Daddy and Thompson
THANK YOU Hockaday for helping our Daisy grow.
Sarah, we are so proud of who you are.
Love, Mommy, Daddy, Jared and Michael
