Montini Catholic to celebrate 31st annual Maroon & Gold Gala April 29

Posted February 27, 2022 10:00 pm

Submitted by Montini Catholic

Montini Catholic's annual "Maroon & Gold Gala," the high school's largest fundraiser, is returning to an in-person celebration on Saturday, April 29. Courtesy of Montini Catholic

The Montini Catholic community is looking forward to celebrating the Lasallian college preparatory high school's 31st annual benefit auction at the "Maroon & Gold Gala" on Saturday, April 29.

The event, themed "Empowering & Inspiring Tomorrow's Leaders," will be celebrated at Montini Catholic this year.

"We look forward to our parents, alumni and friends joining us as we celebrate Lasallian education and thank our honorees for their contributions to our school's mission," said President Jim Segredo.

Being honored this year are:

• Faculty Dedication Award Recipient: Technology Director, Pete Farina, Class of 1987

• Builders of Excellence Recipients: Norman, Class of 1987, and Jennifer Sidler

• Leadership Award Recipients: Brother Thomas Harding, FSC and Brother Terence McLaughlin, FSC

• Loyalty & Service Award Recipient: Dennis McNicholas

Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner being served at 7:30 p.m. The evening concludes with Montini Catholic's much anticipated $20,000 Champions Club Raffle drawing.

As part of the annual "Maroon & Gold Gala," Montini Catholic are offering tickets for its $20,000 Champions Club Raffle drawing. This year, there also will be a $2,000 second prize and over $2,000 additional in third- through seventh-place prizes. Courtesy of Montini Catholic

"Our Champions Club Raffle is our most anticipated raffle of the year," said President Jim Segredo. "This year we're giving away a $2,000 second prize and over $2,000 additional in third through seventh place prizes. We are also holding an 'early bird' drawing on Wednesday, March 23, when we'll be giving away $2,000 in prizes on this day too."

Raffle-ticket holders need not attend the gala to win.

The Montini Catholic High School Maroon and Gold Gala is the school's largest fundraiser with all proceeds benefiting academic, religious and community service endeavors.

Each year, students volunteer to give back to the community through several community service projects including their Golden Gobbler Food Drive, Sophomore Day of Service, and Adopt-a-Family events.

They just recently completed a coat drive for John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County during Catholic Schools Week.

Broncos also attend service oriented mission trips throughout the year with Habitat for Humanity (planned for this spring) and are hoping to be able to plan their sixth international trip soon to Jamaica (in 2023) to provide support to impoverished families.

Due to COVID regulations last spring, the school was forced to hold their gala virtually.

"We are so excited to be able to get back together in person to celebrate our student success stories and the accomplishments of our honorees," said President Segredo. "We are constantly humbled by the generosity we experience each year at our gala and we are forever extremely thankful for our Montini Catholic family."

Montini Catholic's "Maroon & Gold Gala" on Saturday, April 29, will feature silent and live auctions. Courtesy of Montini Catholic

Friends, parents and businesses interested in supporting the school by donating auction items may contact President Jim Segredo, at (630) 627-6930 or jsegredo@montini.org.

Individuals wanting to purchase a Champions Club Raffle ticket for their shot at winning $20,000 may do so online at www.montini.org/champions22.

"Maroon & Gold Gala" information can be found at www.montini.org/Gala22.

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