What a joy it is to gather for this year’s Gibbons Gala. Thank you for being here and for believing so deeply in the mission of Cardinal Gibbons. Your presence and generosity make evenings like this possible — and meaningful.
Throughout our faith tradition, breaking bread together is more than sharing a meal. It is where stories are told, friendships are formed, and community grows. Our cafeteria has always been that kind of place — more than a space to eat, it is where our students connect, recharge, and belong.
Now, we have the opportunity to reimagine this space to reflect the energy and spirit of our school. Our vision is a vibrant dining space that brings the community together — with flexible, comfortable seating for meals, study, and fellowship; a refreshed design to support student activities and events; and café-style gathering areas that encourage collaboration and connection.
With your support, we can transform our cafeteria into a welcoming, modern hub — a place of nourishment, joy, and shared moments around the table.
Thank you for investing in our students and for continuing to build a community that gathers, grows, and breaks bread together.
Peace,
Jeff Bell Head of School
Thank You to Cardinal Gibbons Board Leaders
Board Members
Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama
Marcelo Eureste, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Officers
Tim Throndson, Executive President
Tyler Zimmerman ‘12, Executive Vice President
Annette Jay, Executive Secretary
Jeff Gredvig, Executive Treasurer
Directors
Joyce Bass
Joe Brannan
Friar Tim Kulbicki, OFM Conv.
Carlos Lima
Adam McCarthy
Fr. Michael Schuetz, JCL
Fr. Tom Simisky, SJ
Jennifer Pinna Thomas ’00
Our Mission
Cardinal Gibbons High School is a college preparatory school of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh. We embrace the mission of Jesus Christ: to form men and women of faith, service, and leadership in church and community.
You may have noticed purple accents throughout the event space. These are intentional as we celebrate the Lenten season. In the Catholic tradition, violet is the liturgical color of Lent, symbolizing penance, preparation, and reflection.
The use of lavender tablecloths and florals honors this sacred time while also creating an elegant and welcoming atmosphere.
This softer shade of violet balances reverence with a sense of hope, reminding us that Lent is not only a season of sacrifice but also one of spiritual renewal and anticipation of Easter.
Late Night Snack Silent Auction ends. Items must be picked up at the end of the night.
11 p.m.
Evening concludes
Entertainment
Get ready to hit the dance floor as 8-Track Minds, the ultimate ‘70s dance party band, brings the funk, disco, and rock classics to life! Voted WRAL Voters’ Choice
2023 Best Local Band, this high-energy group will have you grooving all night long to the biggest hits of the decade.
Menu
Salad
Baby Iceberg Wedge Salad
Specialty baby iceberg lettuce topped with crispy bacon lardons, ripe tomatoes, gorgonzola, and house vinaigrette.
Main Course
Dual Entrée
Cast Iron Crab Cake with Remoulade
Petite top sirloin with red wine demi-glace
Sides
Grilled broccolini
Roasted garlic mashed potatoes Bar
Beer, wine, liquor, signature cocktails, and a dessert cocktail. Non-alcoholic beer, mocktails, and assorted refreshments.
Dessert & Coffee
Gibbons Cookie Tuesday Chocolate Chip Cookies
Donated by The Yay Company.
Dairy Queen Dilly Bars
Donated by Christina & Andrew Valkanoff, Dairy Queen (631 Walnut St., Cary)
Coffee & Cocktails
321 Coffee Coffee
Holy Grounds Espresso Martinis
Late Night Snack
Special thanks to our Corporate Partners Jet’s Pizza (3420 Ten Ten Road, Cary) and Zaxby’s (1021 N Harrison Ave, Cary) for generously providing our late-night snack.
Many Hands Make Light Work
With gratitude to our volunteers
Gala Co-Chairs
Stephanie Beltrone
Allison Kehoe
Amy Toland
Program Co-Chairs
Brandi Hale
Susan Newton
Melanie Elliott
Parent Volunteers
Ginger Ackiss
Meredith Atunez
Tiffany Barry
Susan Bavisotto
Tanisha Beasley
Betsy Black
Shannan Bogdanov
Colleen Brenegan
Tammy Cloutier
Paige Coltrera
Barbara Corneta
Tracy Delozier
Mary DiFiori
Shauna Elggren
Melanie Elliott
Amber Evans
Wendy Grillo
Malia Hart
Lindsay High
Kimberly HofmanMcEnany
Lori Jee
Cat Jones
Cissy Lewis
Sarah Lotchin
Brenna Magliulo
Lynne Martin
Elizabeth Maxey
Morgan Mitcho
Susie Moss
Kristina Mulcahy
Jessica Munro
Meghan O’Brien
Tanya Occhipinti
Sandra Ordonez
Emily Plumb
Megan Rahe
Kenya Reynard
Melissa Rich
Patricia Rodriguez
Leigh Ann Rotz
Shelly Schaad
Katy Sizemore
Ashley Steinlage
Christy Strother
Amelia Warner
Andrea Yakenovich
Allie Yardley
Kerry Zahnke
Tracy Zola
Faculty/Staff
Volunteers
Tom Baker
Carolina Balboa
Nadia Battistoni
Jeff Bell
Aleks Bryan
Jill Creech
Mike Curatolo
Colleen Dimitry
Billy Ezzell
Kevin Ferguson
Stephanie Garcia
Lauren Gentile
Jen Hammersley
Sarah Hardin
Tonya Holmes
Kat Jackson
Charlee Jones
Jessica Kaeding
Kathleen Kozak
Nicole Kuhns
Tabatha Lappin
Susan Leigh
Weston Monroe
Dean Monroe
Kirsten Monroe
Mike Rogosich
Charlotte Scanlan
Debbie Taylor
Joe Van Bergen
Michael Warren
Darsey Williams
A heartfelt thank you to Amy Toland, Stephanie Beltrone, and Allison Kehoe, our incredible Gala Co-Chairs.
Breaking Bread Together
Transforming our cafeteria into the hub of campus life
Our cafeteria has always been more than a place to eat — it’s where friendships are formed and community comes alive. Now, we have the opportunity to reimagine this beloved space.
Together, we can create a space that reflects the heart of our school — one that welcomes, gathers, and nurtures our students each day.
Our Vision
• Six skylights at the heart of the room will pour natural light into a reimagined space.
• Flexible dining and lounge areas with comfortable seating for meals, study, and fellowship.
• Café-style gathering spaces, including booth seating where students can relax, collaborate, and connect
• Updated event-friendly layout to support clubs, activities, and community events.
SWIM TEAM STATE CHAMPS from the Wiltberger & Ferland families TO THE 2026 7A BOYS & GIRLS
TO THE 2026 7A BOYS & GIRLS
SWIM TEAM STATE CHAMPS from the Wiltberger & Ferland families
SWIM TEAM STATE CHAMPS from the Wiltberger & Ferland families TO THE 2026 7A BOYS & GIRLS
SWIM TEAM STATE CHAMPS from the Wiltberger & Ferland families TO THE 2026 7A BOYS & GIRLS
The Knoblauch Family supports
Edwin & Shannon Woods
Dr. Tom Weber and his team are
Dr. Tom Weber and his team are
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Blake & Rebecca Hendrickson ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT CARDINAL GIBBONS
EXCLUSIVE DELIVERY SERVICE PARTNER
Cup of Cheer Sponsor Class
OWNERS: LISA AND JOEL SAENZ
THE AMAZON AMXL PROGRAM with
Dance Party Sponsor
JIM & JOANNA ROSE
We are honored to support Cardinal Gibbons high school!
Michael, Megann, Simmone, and Cecelia Gagnon (& Cooper!)
ACADEMIC ORTHOPAEDIC CONSORTIUM
JEFF & ROBIN BOLTE
support Cardinal Gibbons High School
Wine Pull
Stop by the Wine Pull for a little mystery and a lot of fun!
With a $25 donation, you’ll get to select a surprise bottle of wine generously donated by our sponsor, A-Vin-Garde Wine & Spirits.
Each wrapped bottle is a secret, with values ranging from $25 to $75—so you might just walk away with an extra special find! Open your bottle at the table to celebrate with friends or save it to enjoy at home.
Raffles
Diamond Riviera Necklace OR Breitling Superocean Watch | Value: $6,000 Winner’s choice between two exceptional pieces. Donated by Diamonds Direct.
Small Gucci Giglio Bag | Value: $1,800
Donated by an anonymous family.
Ballantine’s 30 Year Old Scotch Whisky | Value: $1,800
Donated by Steve Choi & Tracy DeLozier.
Live Auction
Premium Concert Experiences at Walnut Creek (Pitbull & Tim McGraw)
Donated by Live Nation.
Eagle Point Golf Club Getaway
Donated by Tripp & Amy Loyd.
Gucci Diana Small Tote with Custom Green & Gold Strap
Donated by Carla & Garrick Sevilla.
Weekend at Primland Resort ($3,000 giftcard to use as you like)
Donated by Amy & Ryan Toland.
Notre Dame vs. Michigan State Football (VIP tickets & parking)
Donated by Dennis & Terry Marcott, Marcott Family Partners.
Spirit & Spotlight Package (Reserved football parking, All-Sports passes, & fine arts season tickets)
Tipsy Tractor Experience
Donated by Edwin & Shannon Woods.
In-Kind Donations
321 Coffee
A-Vin-Garde Wines & Spirits
Alford Family
Amber Byrd Photography
Angus Barn
Artsy Fruits
bartaco North Hills
Battle & Birdie
Bloom Yoga Company
Boatman Spirits Co.
BodyLase Med Spa
Boujee Brights
Breeze and WonderTouch
Brown Family
Cayce Wagner Photography
Cellar 72
Choi-DeLozier Family
Christina Meyer
Club Pilates Midtown
CW4 LLC
D1 Training Cary
Denise & Richard Hughes
Devlin Family
Dimitry Family
Family Five Bakeries, LLC
Fox Family
Frieary Family
Gani Family
goGlow Chapel Hill
Gonza Tacos Y Tequila
Grandfather Mountain
Grillo Family
Hammered Trivia Services
High Family
Home for Entertaining
Homewood Suites Raleigh
Impress Admissions
J.McLaughlin North Hills
Jennifer Pino Fine Art
Jill’s Beach
Jillian Van Belle
Julie Brooker Photography
Kannon’s Clothing
Kilwins Raleigh
Knier Family
La Farm Bakery
Let’s Mahj Raleigh
Lish Family
LM Restaurants
M Sushi Cary
MacGregor Downs Country Club
Mahj by the Sea - Meg Macken
Manole Family
Marcott Family Partners (MFP)
Marta’s of Raleigh
Martin Eye Associates
Medical Day Spa of Chapel Hill
Melton Family
Messick Family
Old Hillside Bourbon Company
OTB Mobile Detailing
Poppyseed Market
Prestonwood Country Club
Raleigh Mobile Fitness
Raleigh Tutoring
Renee Sprink Portraits
Sevilla Family
St. Pierre Wine Shop & Bar
Auction Rules
Steinlage Family
Sushi Blue
The Back Nine
The Cambra Coop Farm Camp
The Casso Raleigh
The English Garden
Thomann Family
Toland Family
Trusted Provider Properties
Turek Family
Vermillion North Hills
Vic’s Pizzeria
Virginia Berkner
Warner Family
Wink Hair & Makeup
Yard House North Hills
AUCTION RULES Bidder numbers are issued in advance. Once assigned a number, each bidder is responsible for the use of the number throughout the evening. Bidders must be at least 18 years of age to participate in the live or silent auction. Timeline: The Silent Auction opens on March 4th at 5:00 p.m. and closes March 14th at 10:00 p.m. Announcements will be made 10, 5, and 1 minute before bidding closes. Check-Out will start immediately after the conclusion of the program. The Auction Committee reserves the right to lower the minimum bids and change closing times. Live Auction: Items will be on display in the auction area for viewing. The Live Auction will begin after dinner and will continue until all items have been auctioned. To bid on any item during the Live Auction, raise your bidder paddle. Only those bids recognized by the Auctioneer will be considered a valid bid. The winning bidder must give name and bid number to one of the Live Auction assistants, which will then be recorded with the item and amount bid, and transmitted to the Auction officials for processing. Payment & Receipt of Items: All purchases must be paid for in full by the end of the evening of the Gibbons Gala. If you did not sign-up for Express Check-Out, payment may be made by credit card at Check-Out. If another form of payment is requested, please contact Kirsten Monroe at kirstenmonroe@cghsnc.org. After payment is made, a receipt will be issued via email. This receipt serves as a record of your purchases and potential tax deductions. Any sold items that are not taken home the night of the event must be picked up from Cardinal Gibbons office by the end of March. After that time, Gibbons reserves the right to pass to another bidder. Fair Market Value: All values listed are either the donor’s estimate or the appraised value. Any amount you pay in excess of the fair market value would normally be available to you as a charitable contribution for tax purposes. Please check with your tax advisor for specifics. Disclaimer: All goods & services (items) have been donated to Cardinal Gibbons by the person or company listed on each item. All items are subject to the terms and conditions specified by the donors. By purchase, the buyer waives any claim for liability against either Cardinal Gibbons or the donor of the item. Cardinal Gibbons makes no warranty as to item performance or safety. Cardinal Gibbons has attempted to describe the item and provide all details given. Every item is sold “as is” without recourse. All sales are final. Cardinal Gibbons will not refund any amounts paid for these items. No exchanges or refunds are permitted. Please read descriptions carefully as some items have certain specifications, limitations and/or blackout dates. Unless otherwise specified, all items must be used within one year of the Gibbons Gala. Unless specified, dates/times are to be arranged at the mutual convenience of the donor and buyer. It will be the buyer’s responsibility to contact the donor to arrange for services or delivery, unless otherwise specified. All resort and private vacation homes are offered to adults and minors accompanied by adults.
Loving Father in Heaven, You created this beautiful world in which we walk, serve, and break bread together. Not only that, but You sent us Your only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, who is the true Bread from Heaven that unites and nourishes us through our common faith and in the sacraments. We, Your children, humbly ask You to continue watching over our students, our educators, our families, and our entire Gibbons community. May we be blessed tonight by Your provision as we celebrate the generous and constant support of all those who share in our mission: to form men and women of faith, service, and leadership in Church and community. We pray all this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
