Special Occasions 2022-2023

CUSTOMS PROTOCOLS

sales are on a first-come, first-served basis. Payment must be made at the time of purchase to secure your ticket reservations. Check, cash, or credit cards are accepted; tickets may not be charged to student accounts.

event waitlists

be maintained

this year, and will be available on the HPA Sign-Up Genius Special Occasions tab, accessible through the online Parent Resource Board. Details and email addresses for waitlist and other event questions are included near the back of this book.

Denton Russ

FROM YOUR SPECIALOCCASIONS CO-PILOTS

Greetings from Hockaday!

While this summer was a scorcher, this line-up of 20 Special Occasions is even hotter! Special Occasions are one-of-a-kind events graciously hosted by Hockaday friends and families between October 2022 and May 2023.

We have curated a lineup of events that are sure to transport your mind and soul — without ever leaving home. A complement to the annual Hockaday Parents Association Benefit, Daisy Destinations: A Jet Set Fête, to be held on March 25, the Special Occasions will last all school year long and will take you Around The World in Hocka-Days! Each event highlights landmark destinations, near and far.

The unique “Around the World in Hocka-Days” excursions are geared toward girls of varying ages, siblings, families, moms, and dads and provide opportunities to be inspired by travel; all embody a spirit of adventure — trying new things and meeting new friends in our community! Proceeds from the ticket sales, which range in price from $25-$175, will benefit the Athletics and Wellness Project, further underscoring Hockaday’s commitment to its Four Cornerstones.

Will you join us on a trip around the world? This booklet is your passport to fun!

As you peruse the destinations, please note that the itineraries are organized around the passengers, and each event hits a new mark on the map. These journeys are available for booking at the Pre-Sale in person on October 14, and then online October 15, so set your alarms! If you oversleep, you might miss the flight — seats are limited!

With Gratitude and Appreciation to our Hosts, Sponsors and Volunteers,

Margaret Elizabeth Perry McKissack ’02 Merritt Denton Russ ’01 Special Occasions Co-Pilot Special Occasions Co-Pilot

ADULTS-ONLYGETAWAY AS DULTS-ONLY GETAWAYS

SOUTH AFRICA

TEXAS

BENEFIT CO-CHAIRS

Charlotte Hudson Carter ‘99

Jennifer C. Tobin

SPECIAL OCCASIONS CO-CHAIRS

Merritt Denton Russ ‘01

Margaret Elizabeth Perry McKissack ‘02

SPECIAL OCCASIONS VOLUNTEERS

Lauren Brown Katie McLeroy

Amanda Reilly

DEVELOPMENT AND EVENT MANAGEMENT

Jessica W. Epperson ‘96, Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives

Lori Baker, HPA Liaison

Tiffany Borlaug Rubi ‘88, Activities and Events Coordinator

COMMUNICATIONS

Sara Stoltz, Director of Communications

Sally Darden Hudspeth ‘87, Associate Director of Communications

Laura Webb, Creative Manager and Book Design

FACULTY CONTRIBUTORS

Sarah Grip

Jenn Johnson

Sabrina Kessee

Emily Riggert

Deb Surgi

Hockaday Athletics Department

INDIVIDUAL DONORS

Julie and Sulman Ahmed Naoko and Olof Akesson Helen Harris-Allen and Jerome Allen Miriam Ayala Megan Lacerte Barrie-Schwarz ‘02 and Joe Barrie-Schwarz Leslie and Ryan Boschetti Lauren and Sherman “Quint” Brown V Ellie and Rob Campion Taj and Tonika Clayton Ashley and John Coker Aubrey and Adam Connatser Kathy and Harlan Crow Natasha and Antal Desai Katie and Neal Doherty Stacey and Alex Duran Talley Dunn ‘86 Susie and George Edwards Jaime Crowley English ‘03 and Nick English Caroline and Drew Flanigan Becca Marcus Fernandes ‘96 and Alex Fernandes Courtney Newman Flanagan ‘91 and Michael Flanagan Vivian and Mac Gao Kerri Geller Goldfarb ‘98 and David Goldfarb Abby English Gregory ‘00 and Michael Gregory Rita and Michael Han Molly and Will Hardy Jodie and Scott Hastings Alex and Steven Hicks-Safra Toni Munoz-Hunt and Dan Hunt Sarah Penn James ‘01 and William James Jenn and Jason Johnson

Rae Liu and Kurt Johnson

Breeanna and Ethan Joubran Annie and Raffy Kouyoumdjian

Caitlin and Chase LaFerney Christine and Jon Leatherberry Jasmine and Collin Lensing

Heather White Linburg ‘02 and Barrett Linburg Louise and Charles Marsh

Apryl Mathes and Adam Shulman Mandy and Trent McBride

Michael McCray and Gonzalo Bueno Kalene McGraner

Margaret Elizabeth Perry McKissack ‘02 and Michael McKissack Emily and Adam Miller

Priya Surredi Patel ‘04 and Sunny Patel

Meredith Lewis Perry ‘02 and Griffin Perry Amy and Jason Puig

Priya and Veeral Rathod Brooke and Bobby Renkes Monica Long Rosser ‘96 and Jay Rosser

Merritt Denton Russ ‘01 and Taylor Russ Jonna and Brian Seline Josie and Carl Sewell Robyn Schwartz Siegel ‘99 and Michael Siegel Jody and Kyle Stein

Stephanie Snell Stone ‘02 and Robert Stone Piya and Anup Tamrakar Jennifer and Aaron Tobin Purva and Parag Vaidya Meredith and Nick Verska Caroline Snell Wagner ‘00 and Jake Wagner McKinley and Brandon Wier Jenny Wilkinson and Mitch Salzberg Chandler Rice Winslow ‘02 and Jeff Winslow Tinka and Mohammad Yunus Erin and Joe Zopolsky

SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS

Miguel Aguilar, PGA Ivy Awino DJ Poizon Ivy ‘08

Wendy Bradley ‘01

Melissa Corley Carter ‘99 Michelle Edgar, PGA Hockaday Athletics Teams

BUSINESS DONORS

Bret McKinney Creative

BSB Bourbon

DeBoulle

Flecha Azul Tequila

Leatherology

Mahjong with Molly Mustang Cheer

Ritual One Yoga

Southwest Airlines Co.

Summit Climbing

Superfly Pies by Nathan Burke

Susie Cakes

Talley Dunn Gallery

Veuve Clicquot Champagne

The Warehouse by Cindy and Howard Rachofsky

FAMILYTRIPS

FAMILYTRIPS

DaisY drive-in

Encanto

THE HOCKADAY SCHOOL

Ashley H. Priddy Commencement Terrace

Terrace comes alive at night,

like

Madrigal!

CAMPUS

Let’s go to South America via an outdoor movie experience! Come meet characters Isabela and Mirabel in real life and let them adorn your Daisy’s hair with flowers. Share Antonio’s gift and get to know special animals visiting campus. Have a bite of “la comida de Abuela” with food on hand from The Empanada House. Sing your favorite tunes from Disney’s Encanto and dance with a troupe of Peruvian Dancers! The fiesta starts at 6:30 pm (sunset), the movie begins at 7:00 pm (twilight), and this enchanted evening will end by 9:00 pm. Don’t forget to bring a blanket for your whole familia, and always remember... “we don’t talk about Bruno!”

Carriage Rides in

Highland Park

the most wonderful time of the year! Transport your Daisies to the feeling of New York City and one of its favorite holiday traditions: a ride through Central Park (or Highland Park, here in Dallas). Gather for cocoa and carolers at 5:15 pm and load up on a one-horse open sleigh to see the best lights around town at 5:45 pm. Horses will return to the stable by 7 pm. One ticket per rider.

for

inward and start your 2023 in a mindful way. Spend the afternoon with friends as you are spiritually transported to the East, where it all began. Through a series of dynamic movement, breath work and meditation, you will have an opportunity to become more connected to yourself and your purpose for the new year. Go home calm and centered with the goal to continue this journey with your new journal from Leatherology. This event is open to parents and children above age four. Price is per yogi.

for plaid

from the home course of World #1 Golfer Scottie Scheffler, two Royal Oaks Country Club PGA Golf Pros will help you and your Daisy refine or rehab your golf swings! Together you'll enjoy the high touch environment of Top Golf's simulators. Come enjoy snacks and drinks and maybe make a new foursome for future rounds. The Varsity golf team will make an appearance to inspire your daughters and show off their skills! Price is per player, not parent-child duo.

11th annual father-daughter soccer match

FIFA World Cup may be coming to Dallas, but first, there's a bigger competition in store… the 11th Annual Dads and Daisies Soccer Match (or "football" you might say)! Come join this healthy competition for Lower Schoolers of all ages. The games start at 3:00 pm, and the after-party with dinner and treats kicks-off by 4:30 pm. We'll send the girls — and the dads — home with jet lag and ready for bed! Price is per player, not per family.

ADULTS-ONLY GETAWAY S A DULTS-ONLY GETAWAYS

friday night at wimbledon

Channel your inner Federer or Serena and join us at Centre Court! Sporting your tennis whites, we'll have a smashing 105 at Northwood Country Club. From mixed doubles to mixology, this event has both cocktails and dinner included, so moms and dads... grab your partner and meet us at Wimbledon! One ticket per player.

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BLAST

What do a marathon runner, a Stanford graduate, an Air Force Officer, a lover of yoga, a NASA Engineer, and a Hockaday Alumna have in common? Author of Running the World, Dr. Melissa Corley Carter '99 is all of the above, and she will join you for an intimate evening of discussion at the Crow Home and Library. This is an incredible opportunity to hear about her journey across the world, running a marathon on every continent and inspiring people along the way. The evening will include wine and light bites, as well as a book signing of Running The World if you choose to purchase a copy that evening or bring your own.

ASPEN APRèS SKI

is Calling! With or without snow, you are invited to 'Après' on this Saturday evening with other parents, complete with a Champagne bar and dinner from Superfly Pies, s'mores by the firepit, and tunes spinning to keep you dancing all night long! Come and go, but ski attire encouraged at our very own Cloud 1913.

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POKER NIGHT in the jewelry vault

LASVEGAS

FRIDAY, DECEMBER

PM /

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas! Whatever you do, bring your best poker face. Flecha Azul Tequila and BSB Bourbon will take you through the night. No worries about losing early! Take a chance, there are additional opportunities to buy more chips (which adds to the fundraising!). It's all for the Daisies! If you aren't a card shark and only want to come for a casino atmosphere, 25 additional tickets are available at $75 for food, drink, and camaraderie... but remember, no card counting! Prizes will be awarded to first and second place winners.

Your Excursion Hosts

TAJ JOHNCLAYTON COKERADAMJASONCONNATSER PUIG

W

MITCHKYLESALZBERG STEINJAKE MOHAMMADWAGNERYUNUS

a trip through the decades

Sip your favorite cocktail, nibble on bites, and jam out to snippets of songs. Fly from from The Beach Boys "Kokomo" island all the way to Guns N’ Roses "Paradise City" while playing a fun 'spin' on traditional BINGO in a private room. DJ Titan will be mixing the tunes during four rounds of play, and prizes will be awarded to the winning parents.

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COLLECTING CONFIDENTIAL

With a collection of over 2,000 contemporary art pieces, the Rachofsky collection boasts some of the most notable artworks in the United States. On display in The Warehouse, a private gallery staging a broad and rotating array of these pieces, is a look at the Rachofsky's collecting history. Join Hockaday alumna, parent, and art expert, Robyn Schwartz Siegel '99, for a tour of some of the world's finest modern masterpieces that happen to call Dallas home. Fly away from your workday, be ready for a depARTure beverage, and join fellow Hockaday parents for a sophisticated, international evening.

Your Excursion

ABBY ENGLISH GREGORY

GREGORY ROBYN SCHWARTZ

A BLUESY AFTERNOON ON BEALE STREET

TALLEY DUNN GALLERY

5020 Tracy Street Dallas, Texas 75205

SUNDAY, JANUARY

Green, white, and the blues! Take a walk down Beale Street and think of where the Blues began. "DJ Poizon Ivy" Ivy Awino '08 will mix tunes to warm up the crowd. Then, enjoy sips and bites while taking in melodies from the Allen Jazz Trio and the vocals of Hockaday's very own Sabrina Kessee. This event sold out in 2019 and it's back by popular demand! It is sure to be an unforgettable Sunday afternoon salon-style performance at the Talley Dunn Gallery.

Your Excursion Hosts

HELEN AND JEROME

BON

ROULER

200-year-old

originating in

has made its way to Texas in a big way, and the next party is just in time for Mardi Gras! Grab your "krewe" and pick a winning line. Who will take home the King Cake? Tickets are per player, and you will be matched based on skill; prior Mahjong experience is encouraged and suggested.

STUDENT-ONLY EXCURSION S STUDENT-ONLY EXCURSIONS

to fly!

Discover what it takes to keep America's favorite airline operational during the busiest travel time of the year. Visit an active maintenance hangar where your safety is of utmost concern. Then, sit back and watch as real-life challenges unfold in the 'situation room.' From weather to unruly passengers, witness first-hand the strategies and virtues our own Southwest Airlines uses to keep their planes in the air. A-List seating status not required. Susie Cakes will be on board! This event is intended for Middle and Upper School students.

JODIE

winter warm up

the middle of winter and enough layers can't keep you warm in icy Greenland! Calling all Daisies to dive in! Join the SPC champion swim team for some fun and games in the indoor heated pool. Parents, step inside our igloo to warm up from the cold while you wait for your daisies. Two sessions of girls will swim for one hour each; hot cocoa and winter treats will be served. This event is intended for Lower and Middle School girls. Swim session hour will be assigned by age group pending final registration.

BELAY ON!

SOUTH AFRICA

Climb with Ninja Warrior

Bradley

Strong and resilient, your Daisy is ready to take on an adventure at local climbing gym, Summit! Come experience the outdoors — indoors — where parent coaches will assist in making moves 'up the mountain.' Hearkening back to climbing in the Southernmost region in the world, South Africa, Wendy Bradley '01 will share her experience traveling the world on a mission to climb! She will tell tales of her time on TV show "American Ninja Warrior" where she competed twice, demonstrating Hockaday tenacity, strength, perseverance, and courage. Belay on! Third graders and older are welcome at this event.

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section out there!

tumble, split,

and older

girls in giverny

Painting Like Monet with Ms. Riggert and Madame Grip

APRIL 6

Across the pond...to the pond! Your girls are invited to enjoy a picnic snack "en plein air" on the banks of the Hockaday Lower School pond, learn about the French Impressionist movement with Lower School French teacher Madame Sarah Grip, and complete a masterpiece guided by Lower School Art Teacher Emily Riggert. Girls will join this event directly after class. Parents should plan to park and walk behind the Lower School to pick up their Daisy upon event conclusion.

Your Excursion Hosts

DURAN

SPC

A Sports Extravaganza

THE HOCKADAY SCHOOL

our favorite direction? Southwest! (The Southwest Preparatory Conference, that is!) While our Varsity teams are hard at work practicing for SPC tournaments, future Daisy athletes can get a glimpse at what it takes to be a champion. Through mini-clinics with Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field, and Volleyball, Hockaday coaches will guide the girls through a morning of fun and games, all while learning the basic fundamentals of these sports. A live demonstration from Varsity Champions will cap off the morning as the girls cheer on their Hockaday teams!