St. Michael Catholic High School to Host Eighth Annual Fundraising Gala
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Fairhope, AL) - St. Michael Catholic High School is preparing for a captivating evening under the stars with the announcement of the Eighth Annual Cardinals in the Courtyard. Presented by The Cromeans Foundation and Hendrick Staffing Group International (HSGI) Inc., the event, themed "Paint The Town Red," promises to be an unforgettable night featuring local artists and their original masterpieces.
Scheduled for Saturday, March 23, 2024, the fundraising gala is the school's largest annual fundraiser. All proceeds directly benefit the SMCHS Cardinal Fund, which supports faculty needs, supplements financial aid, and enhanced campus security measures. Last year’s event raised over $150,000.
The 2024 Cardinals in the Courtyard Gala, set to start at 7 p.m., will feature gourmet food stations catered by Wolf Bay Lodge. Attendees can participate in an online silent auction and an exclusive live auction offering a range of items including: a puppy from Smeraglia’s Teddy Bear Goldendoodles, a private dove shoot at Mullek Farms, a diamond pendant from Manning Jewelers, a wine tasting/dinner for 4 at The Hope Farm, Invisalign treatment by Fairhope Dental Associates - Dr. Joel Green and more. The evening will include a special performance by The Six Piece Suits, Caricatures by Kathy, and showcase works of art from well-known local artists for silent auction purchase that night.
Ticket sales for the event will be available starting March 1, 2024. A variety of sponsorship packages, which include guaranteed premier seating, are currently available. These can be found on the school's website in the "Support" section at www.stmichaelchs.org or directly at https://stmichaelchs.org/cardinals-in-the-courtyard-gala. Interested parties may reach out to Sponsorship Chairs, Ashley Brackin Bonner at ashleybbonner@gmail.com or Andrea Kaiser Shilston at andrea@kaisersir.com for further details. All sponsors are invited to attend a private Mass celebrated by Archbishop Rodi held on the St. Michael’s campus at 5:30 p.m. the night of the event. This will be followed by a champagne reception, catered by Executive Chef Brody Olive of Perdido Beach Resort.
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About St. Michael Catholic High School: St. Michael Catholic High School is a fully accredited college preparatory school of the Archdiocese of Mobile committed to building a community of scholars, leaders, and disciples of Jesus Christ. They are located at 11732 St. Michael Way (previously Higbee Rd) in Fairhope, Alabama. Additional information can be found at www.StMichaelCHS.org.
