NEW ORLEANS—Holy Cross School welcomed more than 600 parents, alumni and friends to its annual Gold and Blue Gala presented by b1BANK on Saturday, March 30, 2019 in the Holy Cross Student Center.
The event began with a Patron Party in the cafeteria sponsored by The Velvet Cactus (Scott Dickerson ’94). Following the Patron Party, the Holy Cross Jazz Band, Thunder the Tiger, and Headmaster Sean Martin ’92 and his wife Jenna Martin escorted guests to the main event with a Gold and Blue Second Line.
This year’s event was themed “A Magical Night on the Bayou” and featured delicious cuisine from 15 local restaurants and caterers, live music by Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. and the Zydeco Twisters, and a silent, live and online auction. Glamorous bayou-themed decorations were provided by CHL Linens.
We thank all of our generous sponsors, including Auction Sponsor Crescent River Port Pilots’ Association, Stage Sponsor Alvin R. Albe Jr. ’71 and Virginia Boulet, Server Sponsor Joseph P. Barecca, Jr. ’94 and Lanie Barreca, Beverage Sponsor Jorge Lauriano, and Holy Cross Sponsors Michelle and Remy Donnelly ’95 and Albert Pumila.
Tiger Sponsors include Stephen Donnes ’76, Jefferson Sprinkler Inc., Desiree and Jason Lisotta, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Osorno ’84, Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Watson, Jr. ’66, Pat Garin Photography LLC, The Silva Family ’64, ’98, ’26, Valero, and Ventura Uniform Services.
The event was planned with the assistance of Gala Chair Couple Michelle and Remy Donnelly ’95 and Auction Item Chairs Marina Silva and Jennifer Whatley. Jay Galle ’82 served as Master of Ceremonies for the event.
More than 100 items were sold in an online silent auction, with an additional 10 sold in a live auction that took place during the evening. We thank all our generous auction donors.
Proceeds from the event will benefit Holy Cross School’s mission of educating young men from grades pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.
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About Holy Cross School
Holy Cross School is an independent, Catholic, college preparatory school founded in 1849 by the Congregation of Holy Cross School to educate young men from metropolitan New Orleans. Serving students grades Pre-Kindergarten through 12, Holy Cross School is fully accredited by the Louisiana State Department of Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and holds memberships in the National Catholic Educational Association, the National Middle School Association and the National High School Association. A Holy Cross School education engages the whole man – mind and heart, body and soul – and is rooted in the teachings of Blessed Basil Moreau, founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross. For more information about Holy Cross School visit www.holycrosstigers.com or call 504.942.3100.