Cheers to 90 Years! Supporting the 2020 Bullis Gala Virtually This year, due to the Covid-19 situation, our entire Gala event was quickly moved to a virtual platform, including Silent Auction, Live Auction, Raise the Paddle, and Wine Pull—and it was a success! Also, canceling the live event allowed Bullis to donate 1,146 lbs. of food intended for Gala to Food for Others. Our overwhelming appreciation goes to everyone for their support. Our Gala volunteers donated countless hours securing donations, advertisements, and sponsorships; created incredible class baskets; designed awesome centerpieces and décor; and helped set up the Silent Auction room. Thanks also to the many who donated wonderful items and those who attended remotely to bid on auction items. You made all the difference!
Film Award
NEWS BITES
9,000 Hours
Special appreciation is owed our Gala CoChairs Connie Caulfield P ’14, ’20, and Jaime Hirschfeld P ’24, ’27 for their creativity, enthusiasm, and flexibility in preparing for this Gala. We also want to thank our Platinum Sponsors for their generous support: Total Wine & More, June and David Trone, P’12, ’14; RSVP Catering, Charo and Larry Abrams, P’18; and Digital Event Associates, Inc., Nikki Herson Cohen ’97, P’27 and Dan Cohen P’27.
We hope to see everyone at next year’s Gala on Friday, March 19, 2021!
Bullis students logged over 9,000 hours of community service this year, supporting dozens of organizations.
To read more about these stories and other news, check out our Newsroom at bullis.org!
Best Overall Film
Our online Gala successfully raised funds for Bullis, including Raise the Paddle donations for staff professional development. Connie and Patrick Caulfield generously gave $5,000 to Raise the Paddle, and Adam and Jaime Hirschfeld and Nikki and Michael Manoussos offered a matching gift following the auction, encouraging more gifts. Raise the Paddle will help Bullis faculty and staff attend conferences, connect with education experts, and take their teaching to the next level. Bullis teachers are inspired lifelong learners who share their love of learning with their students, and your Gala contributions honor their dedicated work.
Matt Koff ’21’s documentary, “Keith Haring: Breaking Barriers during the AIDS Crisis,” was selected by the National Museum of African American History and Culture for its digital showcase. Congratulations!
Jay Pendarvis ’20 won Best Overall Film in the 2020 Quarantine Chronicles Film Festival hosted by the Watershed School in Colorado with his film, “The Quarantine Experience.” Students in the Intro to Video Production class were tasked with creating a short film encapsulating their experience during this unique time. Watch Jay’s film, and all the Bullis student films submitted, here: https:// vimeo.com/showcase/7133864. BULLIS | www.bullis.org
3
