Sacred Heart Academy's Signature Fundraising Event Returns

From Sacred Heart Academy:

Experience The Spirit of America: A Patriotic Party with Pizzazz with hors d’oeuvres, buffet dining, open bar, and desserts at Sacred Heart Academy’s signature fundraising event – The 2016 Live and Silent Auction –on Saturday, April 9 beginning at 6:00 p.m. “This year’s Auction promises a fun-filled, wonderful, and exciting evening…a memorable event with a great theme, stunning staging, divine cuisine, and the opportunity to bid on one-of-a-kind, must-have items. The Auction is our signature event and chairs Mike & Dana Ajello of North Haven and the
Steering Committee are working tirelessly to make this event a tremendous success. I am so grateful for their support of the Academy because all proceeds directly benefit our students, " offered President Sr. Sheila O'Neill, ASCJ, Ph.D.,’71 of Hamden.”

Eric Hummel of Hamden returns as auctioneer for the twelfth consecutive year. This year’s special guest is current parent and WTNH News 8 Medical Reporter Jocelyn Maminta of New Haven, as master of ceremonies. Jocelyn’s daughter is a member of the freshman class.

Michael & Dana Ajello of North Haven, are spearheading The Spirit of America, along with a committee comprised of more than 75 parents, alumnae, and friends of the Academy. This year’s Steering Committee includes: Gift Chairs Stephen & Jacqueline Fitzgerald of North Haven, 2015 Chairs Jeffrey & Frances Pellegrino Granquist ’80 of Wallingford, Krisanne Antonucci of North Haven, Maria Cammarota of Wallingford, Gilbert Earl of Hamden, Thomas Giglietti of Hamden, Maureen Hayes of Old Wethersfield, Catherine Lamont of Hamden, Scott & Christine Maturo of Hamden, Rob & Kristin McMahon of Fairfield, Margaret Palmieri of Northford, Lisa DeFrancesco Pyne ’88 of Wallingford, Karen Walsh Reidy ’74 of Northford, and Mary Lyons Samson ’81 of Branford.

Up for bid this year are exciting trips south and north, sports tickets and equipment, golf packages, catered dinners, fine jewelry, fine art, designer goods, electronics, and much, much more…something for everyone!

Adding to the festivities is the $10,000 All American Cash Raffle. Tickets, at $20 each, can be purchased by calling the Academy at 203-287-8181, x372 or to download a raffle ticket order form, click here. The drawing will be held at 9:00 p.m. the night of the Auction and winner need not be present.

To view the menu, preview auction gifts, make your reservation, and for all things Auction 2016, click here, or contact Coordinator of Special Events Maryanne Pisani ’81of Cheshire at 203-287-8181, x372 or mpisani@sacredhearthamden.org. Tickets are $85 per person and tables of 10 are $850.

Founded in 1946 by the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Sacred Heart successfully prepares young women in grades 9 – 12 for learning, service, and achievement in a global society. Sacred Heart Academy welcomes 500 students from more than 80 schools and 60 towns in Connecticut. The Academy is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Visit www.sacredhearthamden.org to learn more.