Gibbons Gala 2026

Breaking Bread Together

March 14, 2026

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Breaking Bread Together

Dear Gibbons Community, 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.

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Evening Schedule 5 p.m.

Mass 5:45 p.m.

Cocktail Hour VIP Reception (Invite only) 7:15 p.m.

Program and Live Auction 7:45 p.m.

Main Course 8:30 p.m.

Band and dancing 10 p.m.

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.

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Many Hands Make Light Work With gratitude to our volunteers Ashley Steinlage Christy Strother Amelia Warner Andrea Yakenovich Allie Yardley Kerry Zahnke Tracy Zola

A heartfelt thank you to Amy Toland, Stephanie Beltrone, and Allison Kehoe, our incredible Gala Co-Chairs.

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

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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

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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.

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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.

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Auction Rules 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.

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