The Future Is Bright

The Future Is Bright: Gala For Financial Aid

On Saturday, April 27, the 31st Street campus was awash with vibrant colors as guests dressed the part for The Future Is Bright: Gala for Financial Aid. Decked out in every color of the rainbow, guests came ready to celebrate St. Andrew’s and raise money for the financial aid program. The annual gala is the largest single source of support for the financial aid program, allowing nearly 150 students to attend St. Andrew’s and benefit from all that this special community has to offer.

The night kicked off with jazz and blues band Big Night Quartet, led by second grade teacher Andy Boutot. The band, dressed on theme in light-up bow ties and glasses, provided beautiful music for cocktail hour while guests mingled, picked up colorful custom airbrush hats, and posed for photos.

Under sparkling lights and a rainbow of color, attendees enjoyed dinner followed by a live auction led by the Cowboy Auctioneers, where guests bid on items like a stay at a charming house in the French countryside, an exclusive Austin FC fan experience in the owner’s suite, and a getaway to a waterfront villa in Belize. After the wonderful live auction and paddles up portion, DJ Cassandra started to spin, the dance floor teeming with color as guests danced the night away.

St. Andrew’s is deeply grateful for the donors to the Financial Aid program. The $830,000 raised during this year’s gala ensures that the school’s doors remain open to the best and brightest students, no matter their financial situation. Thanks to the generosity of these donors, the future really is bright for so many students at St. Andrew’s.