Our 2025 Bellarmine Gala will be a night to remember.
We believe in the life-changing power of education.
We graduate young men and women of competence, compassion, and conscience – committed to leadership and service – through dedication to academic excellence and the development of the whole person.
We help shape futures, build community, and carry forward a legacy of opportunity.
Tonight, we share the warmth and spark of this special evening, gathering in community to support Tuition Assistance as we raise our paddles to say, “Count me in,” and Ignite Futures!
SAINT ROBERT BELLARMINE AWARD
TIM PAVOLKA B’76
Tonight, we are honored to present Tim Pavolka B’76 with the Saint Robert Bellarmine Award for his outstanding service and commitment to Bellarmine and the community.
Tim’s deep relationship with Bellarmine spans decades. A proud graduate of Bellarmine’s Class of 1976, Tim and his wife Patti are parents to three alumni, Matt B'05, David B'08, and John B'13. His significant impact on the school includes service as a former chair of the Bellarmine Board of Directors, involvement in numerous committees - including the 2012 President Search Committee, and active leadership roles in several strategic fundraising campaigns. Before joining the Board, Tim served on the Facilities Committee and played a vital part in the campaigns to build the St. Ignatius Loyola Center and Connelly Campus Center, as well as the installation of new bleachers and turf on Memorial Field.
SAINT ROBERT BELLARMINE AWARD
Tim’s commitment to service is evident in everything he does at Bellarmine. Whether volunteering for alumni phonathons, leading work parties to beautify the campus grounds, or helping clean up after events, Tim is always eager to serve. Tim currently serves as an Associate Director on the Alumni Committee.
His commitment to Catholic education extends well beyond Bellarmine; Tim generously supports other institutions and was most recently involved in launching the Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Seattle.
Bellarmine’s Board Chair, Gavin O’Brien, shared his thoughts: “Tim embodies the essence of a 'Grad at Grad.' His extraordinary devotion to Bellarmine has been inspiring over the years. His vision and leadership have been instrumental in shaping Bellarmine into the exceptional college preparatory school it is today, paving the way for its success as it moves into its next century.”
Tim, our deep thanks for your long-standing legacy of generosity and support of Bellarmine.
The Saint Robert Bellarmine Award is the school’s highest honor. It is awarded annually to a person(s) of distinction who has served the Church and the broader community in an outstanding way reflective of the philosophy and goals of Bellarmine.
PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS
EVENING PROGRAM
5:30 PM RECEPTION and SILENT AUCTION
Online Bidding for Silent and Super Silent Auction, Live Auction Preview, Reserve Wine Upgrade, Raffle Ticket Sales, Illustrator Sketch
7:00 PM SILENT AUCTION CLOSES
7:00 PM DINNER and PROGRAM
WELCOME – INVOCATION
Noreen Hobson B’95 and Maia Rice B’91, Gala Co-Presidents
Fr. Fred Mayovsky, S.J., Institutional Advancement Chaplain
Jack Connelly, Bellarmine Board of Directors, Vice Chair
Dr. Louis and Jaime Potyondy, Gala Honorary Chairs
RAFFLE DRAWING – Spark Your Adventure
ST. ROBERT BELLARMINE AWARD PRESENTATION TO TIM PAVOLKA B’76
Dr. Kelly Goodsell, Bellarmine President
Jack Petersen, Bellarmine President 1996-2013
Rob Modarelli, Bellarmine President 2013-2022
7:45 PM LIVE AUCTION
Mary Byrne B’79, Emcee
Jeff Randall, Auctioneer
Item #11 – FUND A NEED
Fr. Greg Celio, S.J., Bellarmine Jesuit Superior
FOLLOWING LIVE AUCTION
SUPER SILENT AND WINE & SPIRITS CLOSINGS
10 minutes after the end of Live Auction
ENTERTAINMENT – Brandon Ghorley Music
HAVE A WONDERFUL EVENING!
Guest checkout and item pick up is available in the lobby.
MOBILE BIDDING
Use your smartphone to bid this evening.
• Click the link texted to your mobile device at check in
• Log into your Greater Giving Bellarmine Gala account
• Enter the number or name of the auction item you want to bid on
• Place a bid
Bid the next increment
Max Bid – allows for continual bidding on your behalf until your max bid is reached or until the auction closes
Buy Now – purchase the item for the price listed
Questions?
Volunteers are here to help.
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY TONIGHT ONLY
CENTERPIECES
$75 EACH
Handblown in radiant purple and gold tones, the vessels may be used as candle holders or vases. Floral spray handcrafted by Paper & Glue by Shay.
To purchase, simply sign the form on your table.
CUSTOM FASHION SKETCH
$75 EACH
Take home a unique keepsake! Pose as an individual or couple, and our artist will capture your attire and features in a one-of-a-kind sketch. Before 7 p.m., present your bid number to the volunteers at the artist’s table, pose for a photo, and collect your sketch at checkout at the end of the night. Thank you to Galina Adzhigirey of Drawing Blueberry.
2025 BELLARMINE RAFFLE
Spark Your Adventure TICKETS: $50 EACH
Each $50 raffle ticket brings you closer to winning the grand prize and igniting the futures of our students!
ONE WINNER!
GRAND PRIZE
Two First-Class Alaska Airlines Roundtrip Tickets with $1,000 Marriott International Gift Card
Create the trip of your dreams. Use your bid number to purchase tickets.
Special Thanks: ALASKA AIRLINES, SHANE AND ALEXIS TACKETT
Raffle prize may not be refunded for cash value or exchanged. Winning ticket will be drawn at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 1, 2025 at the Bellarmine Gala. Need not be present to win. Must be 21+ to purchase, subject to all Washington state raffle rules and regulation. Airlines tickets for flights served by Alaska Airlines, SkyWest, and PenAir flights. Not valid for flights on codeshare partners.
NY steak au poivre | confit chicken leg with tart cherry port reduction baby carrots | brussel sprouts | preserved meyer lemon butter and honey | garlic-roasted Herbs de Provence potatoes or
Roasted Cauliflower Steak v
Harissa-roasted cauliflower steak | sultana | capers | farro roasted squash | miso and fresh herb dressing
Dessert Buy sheets are on your table. Participating table guests simply enter their individual contribution amount. Sheets will be collected and the top 15 tables with the highest total bids win. Highest bidding table picks first!
Elevate your dining experience tonight with an exceptional bottle of wine from our curated selection from renowned vintners. Visit the foyer to select your preferred bottle, provide your bidder number, and it will be delivered uncorked to your table. Bottles are 750 ml unless noted.
RED
2021 DeLille Cellars Four Flags Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain 97 points, Jeb Dunnuck
2021 DeLille Cellars D2, Columbia Valley 94 points, Jeb Dunnuck
2019 Long Shadows Vintners Chester-Kidder, Columbia Valley 95 points, Jeb Dunnuck
2021 Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Noir Reserve, Willamette Valley 95 points, James Suckling
WHITE
2022 Long Shadows Vintners Dance Chardonnay, Columbia Valley 94 points, Owen Bargreen
2023 Long Shadows Vintners Cymbal Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley 94 points, Owen Bargreen
2022 DeLille Cellars Chaleur Blanc, Columbia Valley 94 points, Jeb Dunnuck
2022 Rôtie Cellars Southern White, Walla Walla Valley 90 points, Jeb Dunnuck
1.5 L MAGNUMS – Limited Quantities
2021 DeLille D2, Columbia Valley 94 points, Jeb Dunnuck
2020 Long Shadows Vintners Saggi, Columbia Valley 94 points, The Wine Advocate
RESERVE WINE UPGRADE
THANK YOU TO OUR VINTNER PARTNERS
HOUSE BAR
THANK YOU TO OUR BEER, WINE, AND SPIRITS PARTNERS
EVENING HOSTS
JEFF RANDALL, Auctioneer
Jeff Randall has never met a microphone he didn’t like!
At the age of 17, he got behind the microphone at his college radio station leading to 25 years as a high-energy radio personality at stations up and down the west coast! When he was asked to emcee a local benefit auction in 1997, it opened the door to a new career as a fundraising auctioneer!
He has been a professional in the radio, television, sports, and special events business since 1978. From 1991-2004, he was the voice of the Tacoma Rainiers!
Jeff Randall is one of the most highly requested auctioneers at the Stokes Auction Group, Inc. Since 2001, Jeff has conducted over 1,025 benefit auctions for philanthropic organizations across the United States and helped raise more than $225 million.
MARY BYRNE, Emcee
Mary Byrne B’79 has been a long-time supporter of Bellarmine, having served on the Gala committee for over 10 years, Board of Directors for six years, managed the Lions Den, and currently is serving her eleventh year on the Advancement Committee. In addition, she serves on two other local boards and has been involved in fundraising for over 25 years.
Mary worked in the automotive industry for over 30 years and never left her roots in Tacoma. She and her husband of 35 years, Kevin, have two boys, James B’07 and Chase B’14, and a daughter-in-law.
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT
BRANDON GHORLEY MUSIC
Brandon Ghorley is an award-winning emcee, DJ, touring musician, and songwriter residing in Puyallup, Washington. His passion for music that began at eight years old has dove-tailed into a career as both an emcee and DJ for weddings and corporate events, as well as a session musician performing with national touring acts and his own band.
Brandon’s credits include:
• America’s Got Talent
• Austin’s South-by-Southwest music festival
• Washington state’s Wedding DJ of the Year - TheKnot.com
Brandon is known for his exuberant stage personality (and finely coiffed hair). In his free time, he enjoys traveling with his wife and two gregarious teenage kids.
LIVE ITEMS AT-A-GLANCE
VIP RODEO AND TRAVIS DENNING CONCERT FOR EIGHT
WASHINGTON STATE FAIR – SEPTEMBER 4, 2025
Experience the exhilaration of championship rodeo from the comfort of your private box at the Washington State Fair on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Watch as the best cowboys and cowgirls in the country compete in CINCH World’s Toughest Rodeo playoffs. The winning ProRodeo athletes at the fair will have the chance to contend for the prestigious title in Las Vegas at the Rodeo Finals.
The excitement doesn’t end there. Immediately after the rodeo, enjoy an unforgettable performance by country artist Travis Denning, either from your seats or dancing down on the arena’s dirt floor. Known for blending traditional country with rock influences, his energetic performances have made him a rising star. In addition to his solo career, Denning has written for many artists, including Jason Aldean and Justin Moore.
Celebrate the Washington State Fair’s 125th Anniversary and Do the Puyallup in style!
• VIP private box seating for eight on Thursday, September 4, 2025, Washington State Fair
• ProRodeo competition – 6:30 p.m.
• Live performance by country artist Travis Denning immediately following the rodeo
• Exclusive access to the Dancin’ in the Dirt area on the arena floor
Fair gate admission for eight, 20 ride tickets, a dozen scone tickets, and $100 in food bucks
• Fair swag
VALUE: $2,000
SPECIAL THANKS: KEVIN AND MARY BYRNE, JEFF AND ELLEN MCVICKER
Rodeo tickets are your fair gate admission tickets, and as such, are valid for September 4, 2025 only.
FR. GERRY ROOM TAILGATE FOR 10
BELLARMINE HOME GAME OF YOUR CHOICE – ANY SPORT
Your group of 10 is invited to the ultimate Bellarmine tailgate! Gather in the Fr. Gerry Room, also known as The Bellarmine Suite, located on the upper floor of Weber Hall. With amazing views of Memorial Field, you will enjoy elevated tailgate food courtesy of Chick-fil-A, as well as hosted beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Your group will then have premier seating at the 2025-26 school year home game of your choice – simply choose your sport! This unforgettable experience includes reserved parking for five vehicles.
• Ultimate tailgate party for 10 in the Fr. Gerry Room
• Sweeping views of Memorial Field available only from this unique setting
• Elevated tailgate food from Chick-fil-A Tacoma including chicken sandwiches, nuggets, mac & cheese, assorted sauces, and chocolate chunk cookies
• Hosted beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages including Chick-fil-A’s famous lemonade
• Ten game tickets with premier seating to the home sporting event of your choice
• Reserved parking for five vehicles
VALUE: Priceless
SPECIAL THANKS: BELLARMINE ADVANCEMENT OFFICE, CHICK-FIL-A TACOMA
Please arrange for a mutually agreeable 2025-26 school year Bellarmine home game of your choice in advance; subject to availability. This package is unavailable for any events taking place during Homecoming Week.
SAFARI-INSPIRED GETAWAY FOR TWO AWARD-WINNING UNDER CANVAS
Ignite your sense of adventure with an unforgettable glamping escape at one of Under Canvas’ premier locations. Featured in Forbes, The New York Times, and Travel and Leisure, Under Canvas provides a luxury, safari-style experience, blending comfort and the great outdoors. This unique, all-inclusive package will connect you with nature without sacrificing modern amenities.
Onsite dining, adventure concierges, and complimentary resort programs will help you create the adventure of your dreams…under the stars! All you need to do is select your destination.
• $1,700 Under Canvas gift card covers:
A two-night stay in a Stargazer Tent, featuring luxury linens, stargazing ceiling window, private deck, wood burning stove, and private ensuite bathroom
Dinner each night
One jeep or hiking excursion
• Roundtrip main cabin air transportation aboard Alaska Airlines
• $300 AMEX gift card to use towards car rental
• 2025 America the Beautiful National Parks Annual Pass
• Choose from
Grand Canyon South Rim – April 16-October 27, 2025
West Yellowstone – May 21-September 8, 2025
Yosemite – May 15-October 27, 2025
Zion – March 13-October 27, 2025
VALUE: $3,680
SPECIAL THANKS: GAFFNEY FUNERAL HOME, PRASITH AND JI KIM-AUN, ANGELA AND JUSTIN PERSICH
Please arrange your Under Canvas stay as soon as possible; subject to resort availability.
TACOMA RAINIERS VIP EXPERIENCE FOR 40 ULTIMATE DAY AT THE BALLPARK
The Tacoma Rainiers invite your group of 40 to experience a game day like no other!
As the winning bidder, you and one guest will arrive early at Cheney Stadium to participate in a Player Meet-and-Greet with photos taken on the field taken by a team photographer in your custom Rainiers jerseys. One of you will also have the distinct honor of throwing out the ceremonial first pitch.
Afterward, meet the rest of your group in the exclusive 1882 Club, the Rainier’s modern indoor/outdoor space located behind home plate. With the best views in the stadium, your group of 40 will enjoy a hosted buffet of All-American ballpark fare, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. Your extraordinary day at the park includes VIP parking for your whole group and Rainiers hats for each guest.
• Mutually agreeable 2025 Rainiers regular season game for 40 people in the exclusive 1882 Club, Cheney Stadium
• Player Meet-and-Greet for the winning bidder and one guest
• Ceremonial first pitch with photos on the field
• Two custom Rainiers jerseys
• Hosted buffet with beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages
• Sweeping views of all the action from the best seats in the house –behind home plate
• VIP parking for the group
• Tacoma Rainiers hats for each guest
VALUE: $4,000
SPECIAL THANKS: TACOMA RAINIERS
Please arrange a mutually agreeable 2025 regular season Tacoma Rainiers home game in advance, excluding July 3, 2025. Player Meet-and-Greet is subject to player availability.
EXCLUSIVE WHISKEY TASTING FOR 10
PRIVATE TASTING AT MCCALLUM & SONS WHISKY CO.
Indulge in an unforgettable evening of whiskey exploration in March or April 2025 at McCallum & Sons, Tacoma’s premier luxury purveyor of fine and rare spirits. Your group of 10 will enjoy an expertly curated tasting at this award-winning boutique, honored as Whisky Magazine’s Icon of Whisky – Best Single Outlet Retailer in the World.
Enjoy an assortment of charcuterie while you embark on a journey through rich heritage, craftsmanship, and complexity in this immersive experience with your hosts, owners Glen and Maxine McCallum.
• Exclusive whiskey tasting for 10 at premier boutique McCallum & Sons Whisky Co.
• Taste a personally curated selection of their fine and rare whiskies
• Learn the art of whiskey tasting, the impact of maturation and aging, and the influence of styles and regions
• Charcuterie to accompany your experience
• Personalized service in a luxurious setting
• Five $50 Uber gift cards to safely get to and from the tasting
VALUE: $ 2,250
SPECIAL THANKS: KEVIN AND MARY BYRNE, MCCALLUM & SONS WHISKY CO. – GLEN MCCALLUM, MAXINE MCCALLUM, CONNOR AND MELISSA O’BRIEN
Please arrange for a mutually agreeable tasting the week following the Gala for a March or April 2025 tasting. Must be 21+ years of age to purchase.
GLASSBLOWING EXPERIENCE
FOR SIX WITH EMILY MARTIN B’10
MUSEUM OF GLASS –
SATURDAY,
APRIL 26, 2025
Celebrate Tacoma’s rich history of glass art with artist and educator Emily Martin B’10. Six of you will join Emily at the Museum of Glass for a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a glass artist with a demonstration in the Hot Shop before trying your hand at this art form.
Emily Martin began flameworking at an early age at Hilltop Artists. Her work is inspired by big and small details of life, from everyday items to reflections of faith. Emily’s goal is to elicit joy through her pieces.
Your day begins at 10:30 a.m. with coffee and tea, followed by a Hot Shop demonstration, showcasing the over 200-decades-old art of glassblowing. Then, each of you will get to create a small piece to commemorate your day.
After enjoying a seasonal brunch by Subtle Approach Catering, you will end your day with a tour of the Museum of Glass’ current exhibits led by Emily.
• Hands-on glassblowing experience for six, each creating a small glass piece to commemorate the day
• Seasonal brunch created by Chef Kyle Campisi, Subtle Approach Catering with beverages
• Tour the award-winning Museum of Glass’ current exhibits led by Emily Martin B’10
VALUE: $1,800
SPECIAL THANKS: EMILY MARTIN, MUSEUM OF GLASS, SUBTLE APPROACH CATERING - KYLE CAMPISI
Each participant may pick up their glass piece at the Museum of Glass after the required 30-hour cooling period.
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SCHOOL
LEADERSHIP
AN EVENING OF FELLOWSHIP
DINNER FOR EIGHT
Nearing our 100th year, it truly is an amazing time to be a witness to and part of Bellarmine’s history.
Eight of you will enjoy a memorable evening of fellowship when you gather in the Jesuit’s residence for camaraderie and conversation over cocktail hour followed by a multi-course wine dinner created by Subtle Approach Catering.
Your hosts, President Dr. Kelly Goodsell, Principal Cindy Davis, and Jesuit Superior Fr. Greg Celio, S.J., will share student successes from the past year – education, clubs, athletics – and their vision for today and the future…. and why Bellarmine will always be the shining school on the hill.
• Intimate dinner for eight with President Dr. Kelly Goodsell, Principal Cindy Davis, and Jesuit Superior Fr. Greg Celio, S.J.
• Mutually agreeable weekday evening in the Jesuits’ Residence
• Cocktail hour followed by a multi-course dinner personally crafted by Chef Kyle Campisi, Subtle Approach Catering
• A selection of wines for each course
• Fellowship and community
VALUE: Priceless
SPECIAL THANKS: FR. GREG CELIO, S.J., CINDY DAVIS, DR. KELLY GOODSELL, SUBTLE APPROACH CATERING – KYLE CAMPISI
Please arrange a mutually agreeable weeknight dinner in advance.
EXCLUSIVE WALLA WALLA
INSIDERS’ ALL-INCLUSIVE WINE EXPERIENCE FOR TWO
Specially curated for the true wine and food enthusiast couple, your adventure begins with First-Class roundtrip Alaska Airlines airfare, Seattle to Walla Walla. After arrival, check in for a two-night stay at the historic, recently renovated Marcus Whitman Hotel.
Sit back and relax your hosts, Chris B’96 and Angela Garratt, have perfectly arranged every luxurious detail for you!
• Private vineyard tour and tasting at Reynvaan Family Vineyards –an exclusive Washington cult winery recently named #11 in Wine Spectator’s Best Wines in the World
• Dinner at the Salted Mill, Walla Walla’s hottest new restaurant, with your $100 gift card
• One bottle of Result of a Crush wine to pair with dinner
• Private coffee cupping class at Carte Coffee, plus a customblended bag of beans roasted on-site to take home
• Two rounds of golf at the Walla Walla Country Club, with a patio lunch with Chris and Angela Garratt
• Va Piano Winery – private tasting
• Hands-on pizza-making class at Va Piano with winemaker, owner Justin Wylie, a world-class, Italian-trained pizzaiolo
• Exclusive night at The Drayman House, Walla Walla’s premier private wine club, where you’ll select a bottle of wine from the Garratt’s personal locker to enjoy over a relaxed dinner
• Mixed case of Reynvaan and Va Piano wines to take home, checked free with Alaska Airlines’ wine-friendly policy
VALUE: $5,550
SPECIAL THANKS: CARTE COFFEE-CHRISTIAN BELL, CHRIS B’96 AND ANGELA GARRATT, RESULT OF A CRUSH WINERY, MIKE AND GALE REYNVAAN, SALTED MILL-JIM KEIFER, VA PIANO-JUSTIN WYLIE, WALLA WALLA COUNTRY CLUB
Please arrange for a mutually agreeable weekend in advance, subject to availability and excluding holiday and crush weekends.
LEGENDARY PINEHURST GOLF
ALL-INCLUSIVE TRIP FOR TWO
An unforgettable golf experience awaits!
Fly First-Class roundtrip from Seattle to Raleigh-Durham aboard Alaska Airlines. Upon arrival, be whisked away to Pinehurst Resort, a destination that has defined championship golf for over a century.
Your three-night stay for two in a single room at the charming, on-property Holly Inn includes three rounds of golf, one on the legendary Pinehurst No. 2 course, one of the most celebrated courses in the world and host to the 2029 U.S. Open. Designed in 1907 by the renowned golf course architect Donald Ross, Pinehurst No. 2 has hosted more single golf championships than any course in America. Revered for its challenging turtleback greens and strategic design, it has tested the greatest players in the sport.
Your once-in-a-lifetime trip to the “Cradle of American Golf,” where legends have walked and history continues to be made, includes:
• Two First-Class roundtrip tickets from Seattle to Raleigh-Durham aboard Alaska Airlines
• Pinehurst shuttle service to and from the airport
• Three-night stay at Pinehurst’s Holly Inn
• Daily on-property breakfast and dinner
• Three rounds of golf, including one round on award-winning Pinehurst No. 2
• Access to practice facilities with range balls
• Club storage
VALUE: $10,000
SPECIAL THANKS: ALASKA AIRLINES – SHANE AND ALEXIS TACKETT, JACK AND ANGELA CONNELLY, PINEHURST RESORT
Please arrange for a mutually agreeable Pinehurst stay in advance, subject to availability, valid through February 28, 2026. Pinehurst No. 10 may be added at the winning bidder’s expense. Alaska Airlines valid for flights numbered 1-2999, SkyWest Airlines flights 3300-3499, and PenAir flights 3123299. Not valid on codeshare partners.
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GRADUATION – VIP SEATING FOR
EIGHT
SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2025, TACOMA DOME
Culminating years of hard work, academic achievement, and personal growth, graduation is a major milestone in a young person’s life. Together with your family, celebrate all your student has experienced and achieved at the 2025 Bellarmine graduation ceremony taking place Sunday, June 1st at the Tacoma Dome.
Your eight VIP reserved seats are the perfect place to witness this significant event in your child’s life. The processional, speeches, awards, and diploma presentation…you will have a prime view of it all. There is no better seat in the house.
The perfect way to end one chapter as the beginning of another starts.
• Exclusive 2025 Bellarmine Graduation experience
• Eight reserved seats for your family on the arena floor near the stage
• Prime views of the graduation ceremony
• Unmatched experience celebrating your student
VALUE: Priceless
SPECIAL THANKS: BELLARMINE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
11 FUND A NEED
The moment is now.
The moment to invest in something priceless: education.
The moment to make a difference in the lives of students…in real-time.
Fund A Need is your opportunity to create a brighter future for Bellarmine’s students. Every gift directly supports the school’s Tuition Assistance Program, a critical resource that ensures a transformative, Jesuit, college-preparatory education is accessible to students regardless of financial circumstances.
Tonight, our auctioneer will call out donation levels of $20,000, $15,000, $10,000, $5,000, $2,500, $1,000, $500, $250, and $100. Please raise your card at the level you wish to contribute.
TONIGHT ’S MATCH
Your opportunity to effect change tonight is amplified thanks to a generous match! Our auctioneer will announce the opportunity during Fund A Need. Your contribution at the match level will go twice as far in helping the lives of students.
THANK YOU!
Your direct, fully tax-deductible contribution at any level will make a life-changing impact.
INCREASE THE POWER OF YOUR GIFT
If your company has a Matching Gift Program, please request the matching funds from your employer after the event.
“Because of this support, I have had access to invaluable resources that have shaped me into the person I am today. At Bellarmine, I have been able to cultivate deep friendships, develop a heart for service, and gain the confidence to thrive in college and beyond.”
Cassie Brinlee B'25
2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR BY THE NUMBERS
• 400 students benefit from tuition assistance
• 45% of the student body is supported by the program
• Nearly $3.1M provided to Bellarmine families
• $7,733 - average grant awarded
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SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
50TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON HOME OPENER
PRE-GAME SIDELINE EXPERIENCE AND TICKETS FOR TWO
Celebrate 50 years of Seahawks football with this exclusive VIP game day experience! Kick off the historic 2025-26 season in style as you watch player warm-ups and all the pre-game excitement right from the sidelines.
Afterward, take your seats in the lower bowl to witness the Seahawks make history in their milestone season. The ultimate way to be part of the action as the team marks five decades of unforgettable moments!
• Exclusive on-field sideline experience for two
• 2025-26 season Home Opener – 50th Anniversary Season
– Game date to be announced in May
• Watch warm-ups and pre-game action from the field
• Two lower bowl seats with excellent sightlines
• The power of the 12s at Lumen Field
VALUE: Priceless
SPECIAL THANKS: SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
The NFL season game dates will be released May 2025.
SAYULITA, MEXICO FOR 10
FIVE-NIGHT STAY IN CASA CATRINA, A PRIVATE HOME
Located in Riviera Nayarit, Sayulita has it all – relaxing vibes, beautiful beaches, amazing surf, and a great food scene. Your group’s five-night stay at Casa Catrina, a private residence with five ensuite bedrooms –each with exterior access, is the perfect home base to unwind and explore all the town has to offer.
Located on a one-acre, lush tropical setting, the home provides privacy, yet is just steps away from the never-crowded north-end beach. Well-appointed, it features a pool, large furnished terrace, outdoor shower, fully equipped and stocked kitchen, dining room, living room, private bathrooms, and luxury linens. Housekeeping is available during your stay as well as use of beach chairs, umbrellas, and beach towels. One evening, enjoy a private chef-prepared dinner on the beach.
• Five-night stay for 10 at Casa Catrina, Sayulita, Mexico
• Private home featuring five ensuite bedrooms
• Fully furnished with luxury appointments throughout
• Private, one-acre tropical setting just steps from the beach
• Private pool with outdoor shower
• Furnished terrace for outdoor enjoyment
• Stocked kitchen upon arrival
• Housekeeping
• Chef-prepared beach dinner one night of your stay
VALUE: $4,425
SPECIAL THANKS: ALFRED AND CAROLYN TRELEVEN
Please arrange for a mutually agreeable stay well in advance, excluding holidays. Air travel not included. Additional services such as meal preparation available upon request and at winning bidder’s expense.
PRIVATE FRISKO FREEZE BURGER PARTY 150 BURGERS!
Get ready to host the ultimate backyard bash with a piece of Tacoma history! For generations, Frisko Freeze has been more than a burger stand – it’s been a right of passage. Since 1950, this legendary drive-in has been a beloved gathering place for families, late-night diners, and, of course, generations of Bellarmine students and alumni. Now alumni-owned, the tradition lives on.
Tonight, Frisko Freeze is offering an extremely rare opportunity as they bring their magic to you! For two hours, Frisko Freeze will fire up their grill in your backyard, serving 150 of their iconic burgers – singles, doubles, with cheese or bacon – all wrapped in their signature burger bags.
Don’t miss the chance to take home a piece of Tacoma history and share it with friends and family…because some traditions are just too good to keep for yourself!
• 150 iconic burgers from the legendary Frisko Freeze
• Choose your burgers – single Beefburgers, Cheeseburgers, Doubles, Bacon
• Two hours of Frisko Freeze grilling and service exclusively at your residence within the Pierce County area
• Priceless memories with a Tacoma tradition in your own backyard
• A special surprise for tonight’s winning bidder…
VALUE: $2,500
SPECIAL THANKS: FRISKO FREEZE, JOHN XITCO B’87 AND NICO
XITCO B’17
Please arrange for a mutually agreeable date in advance within Pierce County, excluding all major holidays. This rare opportunity requires enough outdoor space for the Frisko Freeze team to set up their pop-up tent, folding tables, grill, and hygiene stations. The grill requires a proper cool down period and will need to remain on-premises in a safe location for pick up the following day.
AUCTION RULES
As amended by any posted notices or verbal announcements during the auction, the following constitutes the terms and conditions on which items listed in the catalog or otherwise offered at the auction shall be offered for sale or sold at the 2025 Bellarmine Gala.
1. All sales are final; there will be no exchanges, refunds, or extensions except where specified.
2. All items are non-transferable and may not be re-sold.
3. Unless otherwise noted, all items and services must be used within one year of March 1, 2025. Please respect all the restrictions set out by the item donors and carefully read all certificates, vouchers, and corresponding materials.
4. Unless otherwise noted, Bellarmine assumes no responsibility for travel arrangements, experiences, and non-Bellarmine-hosted events. All arrangements and coordination of items (air, hotel, catering, entertainment, etc.) must be made by the item buyer and only with the contact person designated on the donation certificate or documentation. All dinners are for the number of guests stated and exclude tax, gratuity, and alcohol unless otherwise noted.
5. All hotel/resort reservations are based on availability unless the certificate states a specific date.
6. Airline tickets in travel packages are for main cabin unless otherwise noted. No refunds will be allowed for canceled tickets. Once ticketed, route and name changes are not allowed.
7. Items depicted in the slide presentation, catalog and bidding site are for illustrative purposes only.
8. All wine and spirits will be sold in Washington, and title passes to the purchaser in Washington. Bellarmine Preparatory School makes no representation as to the purchaser’s rights to import wine and spirits into any state. Wine and spirits may be sold and delivered only to persons at least 21 years old.
9. For celebrity or sports memorabilia, Bellarmine Preparatory School neither warrants nor represents, and in no event shall be responsible for, the authenticity, genuineness, or condition of any item.
10. Payments will be processed on Monday, March 3, 2025, using the credit card information in Bellarmine’s Greater Giving software program. All bids are in U.S. dollars. If paying by cash, check, stock, or a Donor-Advised Fund, you must contact a Bellarmine staff member before the auction closing. Only Fund-a-Need gifts with no tangible benefit to the donor can be paid with a DonorAdvised Fund.
AUCTION RULES
11. No items will be released from item pick-up without a “paid” receipt, which will be provided at checkout following payment in full. Envelopes containing gift certificates should be checked carefully before leaving.
12. All items must be removed from Bellarmine on the evening of the auction. Items too large to take on auction night may be picked up from Bellarmine’s Advancement Office beginning at 9 am on Monday, March 3. The winning bidder must email oconnellk@bellarmineprep.org or call 253-879-9771 to coordinate a pickup time.
13. Bellarmine has endeavored to catalog and describe the property correctly, but all property is sold “as is.” No statements contained in the catalog, bidding site, or made verbally at the sale or elsewhere shall be deemed a warranty, representation, or assumption of liability.
14. The values listed are estimates only and are provided by the donors of the auction items. Bellarmine reserves the right to withdraw any item prior to the start of the bidding for such item. Bellarmine encourages all donors to consult IRS Revenue Ruling 67-246 and their tax consultant or attorney concerning the tax deductibility of gifts to this event.
15. Each person bidding assumes all risks and hazards related to the auction and items obtained at the auction. Each bidder agrees to hold harmless from any liability arising directly or indirectly from the auction, Bellarmine, its elected and appointed officials, members and employees, the auctioneer(s), the event organizers, sponsors, and/or volunteers connected with the auction.
16. All certificates have no cash value. If lost or stolen, certificates cannot be replaced.
Live Auction
1. The auctioneer will recognize the highest bid. A bid number called out binds the bidder to the purchase of that auction item if their number is the final bid.
2. The auctioneer is the final judge regarding who the successful bidder is.
3. Winning bidders for the Live Auction must sign a 2025 Bellarmine Gala bidder form. They should verify that the bid number, amount, and item descriptions are correct at that time. A signature constitutes a legal contract to buy.
4. Should a bidder refuse to sign the bidder form, the item will be returned to the auctioneer and re-sold immediately.
The Jesse Family
Darrell Jesse B’80
Philip Jesse B’82
Anna Jesse Colasuonno B’84
GO LIONS!
Congratulations to the Class of 2025
Proud Bellarmine Parents
Paul and Krista Fortino
We are so grateful for our administrators, faculty, staff, volunteers, and parents. They work tirelessly to develop servant leaders through the gift of a Catholic, Jesuit education for our students.
2024-25 BELLARMINE GALA COMMITTEE
Dr. Louis and Jaime Potyondy
Gala Honorary Chairs
Noreen Hobson B’95 and Maia Liloc Rice B’91
Gala Committee Co-Presidents
Mary Byrne B’79
Annie Dahl B’94
Lisa Galvan
Liza Gildark
Jaime Harman B’98
Jodi Herchold B’96
Louis Hobson
Jessica Kastrup
Heather Larson-Daniels
Shannon Lee
Stephanie McCullough
Renee Metty
Marisa Ranes
Jessica Smith
Amy Stricherz B’00
Angela Treleven B’99
Rose Vlad
Lisa Walker
Tiffany Weir
Gala Manager
Karin O’Connell
Event Support
Megan Babbitt B’79
Anne Gintz
C.W. Herchold B’96
Tory Lamb
Fr. Fred Mayovsky, S.J.
Haley Parks-Pavolka
Greer Todhunter B’07
IN-KIND DONORS + UNDERWRITERS
SPECIAL THANKS
We would like to thank the following people for their dedication to this event.
Mary Byrne B’79
Annie Dahl B’94
Lisa Galvan
Liza Gildark
Nigel English B’88
Louis Hobson
Noreen Hobson B’95
Heather Larsen-Daniels
Shannon Lee
Stephanie McCullough
Ashley Mckenna - DeLille Cellars
Renee Metty
Dane Narbaitz - Long Shadows Vintners
Maia Liloc Rice B’91
Amy Savage
Brian RichardsonVinbound Marketing
Jessica Smith
Priscilla Suhre
Angela Treleven B’99
Rose Vlad Lisa Walker
Tiffany Weir
Victoria Woodarski B’87
Bellarmine Jazz Combo
Xavier Colón, B’28
Kent Hoiden, B’25
Joseph Masterson, B ‘26
Brandon Small, B ’25
Gray Media
Daniel Gray B’10 Cheyenne Boone
Treleven Design
Margaret Treleven Murphy B’84
Drawing Blueberry
Fresh NW Design
Lisa Monet Photography
SPECIAL THANKS
Administration
Dr. Kelly Goodsell, President
Cindy Davis, Principal
Rick Triggs, CFO
Advancement
C.W. Herchold B’96, VP of Advancement
Megan Babbitt B’79
Anne Gintz
Fr. Fred Mayovsky, S.J.
Karin O’Connell
Haley Parks-Pavolka
Greer Todhunter B’07
Business Office
Faith Ferreria
Mary Graves
Shannon Larsen B’01
Nataliya Sanchez
Sally Wood
Facilities and Digital Services Department
Thomas Chalk
Cody Ellis
Jody DeGroot B’83
Tory Lamb
Nikki Maryanski
Frank Petoski
Raymond Respicio B’03
Executive Assistant to the President
Maddy Freeberg B’07
Marketing and Communications
Craig Coovert
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
Aesthetic Medicine MD
Aesthetica Clinique Plastic Surgery CenterLouis Potyondy, M.D.
