Ticket Sales End 2/28 for Pirate Boosters Dinner Auction Fundraiser

Ticket sales close Friday, February 28 for the annual PHS Pirate Boosters Dinner and Auction event. 2025 marks the 40th anniversary of this event which is scheduled for Friday, March 14, 2025 at Cotillion Banquets, 360 S. Creekside Drive, Palatine. This year’s event has been made possible by dozens of volunteers who are helping with planning, donations, marketing, and event logistics to raise funds for the students of Palatine High School.

“The dinner auction committee led by Jennie Lussow and Tami Johnson is an extremely dedicated, hardworking and passionate group who are ensuring the event is a success,” said PHS Pirate Booster Club Co-president Rachel Stevens. “Their efforts are raising impactful fundraising dollars for Palatine High School and bringing the community of Pirates together for a memorable evening.”

Many volunteers put their heart and souls into this special night. Kim Greiwe leads the procurement team and has worked for weeks securing donations from the generous community of Palatine, and Monica Haun works diligently on Corporate Sponsorships. “It will be such a festive, lively Pirate evening for an amazing cause - our students and school,” added Stevens.

Palatine Pirate fans ages 21 and up are invited to wear their favorite scarlet and grey gear or Pirate spirit wear to enjoy the Silent Auction, Live Auction, Grub Grab, Wine Pull, Dinner, Open Bar, Open Seating, and more. The Pirate Treasures school spirit store offers online ordering at phspirateboosters.com with pick up at the school to ensure all attendees can show their Pirate Pride.

The Dinner Auction is one of the main fundraisers of the PHS Pirate Boosters. Funds raised support a variety of mini grants that are donated annually to the departments, clubs and organizations at Palatine High School. In addition, funds support scholarships for graduating seniors looking to further their education. The scholarship program for graduating seniors from the class of 2025 is currently open with applications due by March 10. More information is available at phspirateboosters.com.

“The Palatine High School Pirate Boosters have a long tradition of supporting all areas of Palatine High School,” according to Principal Tony Medina. “We are incredibly grateful for the opportunities they provide for the entire PHS community.”

A few of the exciting prize and raffle options this year include a special raffle for an autographed Patrick Mahomes jersey and an autographed Taylor Swift 'The Tortured Poet Department' CD silent auction item.

Tickets are $85 per person and must be purchased in advance by February 28, 2025. Several changes have been implemented for this year’s event including open seating and plated meals featuring Athenian Chicken and Roast Beef with soup, salad, potato, vegetable and dessert. A vegetarian option will also be available. While open seating is an option this year, tables for 10-12 people can also be requested following ticket purchase. For those who cannot attend the event in person, donations can be made online at https://phs.schoolauction.net/phsda2025

In addition, the recipient of the Dave Seiffert Positive Impact award will be announced at the event. This honor is presented to an individual who volunteers their time and resources to a program, sport, class, or club at Palatine High School in honor of Dave Seiffert, a long-time Booster Club and community volunteer.

This event would not be possible without the generosity of the local business community that has provided hundreds of prize donations and thousands of dollars in event sponsorship. Top level 2025 event sponsors include Captain level sponsors SpaceCo Inc. and Northwest Trucks, Inc. and Swashbuckler sponsors Gabriel’s and Pita Pita.

For more information or to purchase Dinner Auction tickets, visit https://phspirateboosters.com/dinner-auction/ Questions can be sent via email to auction@phspirateboosters.com.

The Palatine High School Pirate Booster Club exists to support and enrich the high school experience for our children while they attend Palatine High School.