Alumnae and friends of St. Mary’s Dominican High School enjoyed the “Walking to Walmsley” Gala and Auction on March 3. The evening’s festivities on campus kicked off with a Patron Party and entertainment by the Dominican Jazz Band. The party continued in the Sr. Ambrose Reggio, O.P. Gymnasium, decked out with spring floral arrangements and delicious culinary offerings.
The Benchwarmers entertained throughout the night that featured Tuition Raffle, Tip to Tip/50/50 Drawing, and Black and White Grab Bags. Bruce Katz served as auctioneer for the live auction that included VIP tickets to Better Than Ezra Foundation concert, a photography portrait session, and priceless Dominican items, such as reserved seats for the 2018 Ring Day, Baccalaureate Mass, and Graduation.
Special thanks to event sponsors: Legacy Sponsor – Barberito Photographers; Veritas – The Azby Fund, James P. Raymond, Jr. Foundation, and Schiro’s School Time Uniforms; Star of Dominican – Dardis Couvillon and Associates, Karen and Quinn Eagan, and Todd Owen of Jostens; Shamrock – Crescent Door and Hardware, Donahue Favret Contractors, and IBERIABANK; Torchbearers – Mr. and Mrs. Brian Adorno; Dominicanites – Susan and Brian Adam, Jared Austin, Carolyn and Jason Bailey, Kelly and Christian Bogart, Charlotte and Jay Bourgeois, Jill and Scott Cabes; Carolyn and Rusty Favre, Jean and Patrick Geraci, Christi and Bill Giardina, Caroline Lafourcade Alberts and John Alberts, Yvonne and Buck Landry, Caroline McCall, Amy and John McMahon, Anna Maria Mitchell, Lee Pittman, Lyn and John Rouchell, Peggy and Jim Ryder, Jeanne and Seth Schaumburg, Elizabeth and Keith Stafford, and Kathleen and Bill Steen.