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Danbury School Raises $170k At Annual Gala, Honors Local Athletic Director
The event drew more than 200 attendees and included auctions, a raffle and a special award presentation.
DANBURY, CT — Immaculate High School raised about $170,000 during its annual Blue & White Gala last month, school officials said.
The event, held March 29 at the Amber Room Colonnade, drew about 225 attendees. The school presented its Lifetime Achievement Award to Nelson Mingachos, a Danbury resident, alumnus and the school's athletic director.
Mingachos has led the school's athletic program since 2018 and previously coached multiple teams, helping guide student-athletes to conference and state titles, the school said.
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School officials said the funds raised will support Immaculate's educational programs and student opportunities.
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