2026 AUCTION 2026 AUCTION
WHAT IS BUY THE EXPERIENCE & HOW TO PURCHASE
1) Experience fun community events graciously hosted by ESD families, occurring throughout the year.
2) Buy the Experience (BTE) proceeds go to the ESD Parents’ Association and directly benefit students and faculty in various ways.
3) Get out your calendars, coordinate with your friends, and choose your favorite events from this exciting catalog.
4) Purchase a raffle ticket and attend the Kick-off Party on October 23 at the home of Lauren and Jonathan Napper to purchase your BTE tickets before they hit the market.
5) Purchase BTE tickets online at esdallas.org/auction from October 24 until November 9, 2025. Events do sell out quickly!
PAJAMAS, MAHJONG & MIMOSAS
MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL MOMS
MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL MOMS PAJAMAS, MAHJONG & MIMOSAS
Start your morning with a game of Mahjong alongside fellow Middle and Upper School moms in the beautiful Banner House game room. Enjoy mimosas, light breakfast bites, and one of ESD’s favorite Buy the Experience traditions. Whether you’re an experienced player or trying it for the first time, it will be a fun morning to catch up with friends. Gather a group of four and reserve your table today!
DATE: November 11, 2025
TIME: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
LOCATION:
Banner House at T Bar M
PRICE: $100 per person
GUESTS: 80
Event Chairs:
Alison Bailey
Katherine Mathes Bullock
HOST COMMITTEE:
Kara Axley
Kathleen Cain
Jennifer Carter
Kelsey Coady
Lauren Cohen ‘98
Christel Crigler
Hayley Crowell
Mason Custard
Kate Cutshall
Alexis Damonte
Anne Davies
Deanna Denning
Monica Eastin
Amanda Elliott
Leigh Fahr
Shelby Sutton Fetouh
Christina Gray
Meredith Houston
Kate Kneipper
Nicolette Lamont
Brenda Latman
Louise Marsh
Whitney Mathes
Tiffany Mooney
Anne Morris
Brandy Morrison
Jana Nobles
Christine Paddock
Amy Prestidge
Jennifer Royall
Ashley Russell
Liza Schlitt
Cheryl Schoellkopf
Gwendolyn Turcotte
Lindsay Wheeler
Sarah Katherine Zavala
BEATS & EATS BEATS & EATS
Join us for a couples cocktail party at the Sajnani’s home. It will be an evening filled with great food, music, and dancing under the stars. Whether you’re grooving to the DJ or grazing through curated bites, this is one experience you won’t want to miss! Come dressed to impress in your favorite cocktail attire.
DATE: November 19, 2025
TIME: 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
LOCATION: The home of Kelli and Sunny Sajnani
PRICE: $100 per person
(each guest needs a ticket)
GUESTS: 100
Event Chairs:
Nicole and Geoff Ficke
Kelli and Sunny Sajnani
HOST COMMITTEE:
Annie and Joaquin Ambía
Kate and Tanner Borger
Natalie and Sandy Boyce
Katherine and Ken Bullock
Kathryn and Dirk Copple
Elizabeth ‘01 and Alden Crow
Courtney and Chris Derderian
Brittany and James Frazier
Whitney and Matt Hagan
Meredith and James Kennedy
Carolyn and Allan Maly
Lauren and Brook Mestre
Liz and Mike Rangel
Kristy Reilly
MacKenzie and Scott Rodgers
Leslie and Ivan Roussev
Hannah and James Schofield
Jacquelyn and Scott Shensky
Marci and Chaz Thomas
Anna and Clay Thomas
Sally and Robert Walker
Kelly and Tommy Weisz
Jamie and Garrett Wolfe
Catherine and Clint Woodward
HOLIDAY FLORAL WORKSHOP AT HOUSE OF CLRK HOLIDAY FLORAL WORKSHOP AT HOUSE OF CLRK
Step into the season with blooms and creativity at this intimate holiday floral workshop led by renowned floral expert House of CLRK. Learn the art of designing stunning holiday bouquets— perfect for your table, mantel, or as a thoughtful handmade gift. In this cozy, small-group setting, the House of CLRK team will guide you through selecting seasonal stems, mastering arrangement techniques, and adding those festive finishing touches—all while enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. You’ll leave with a beautiful bouquet and the skills to recreate the magic at home. A relaxed, hands-on experience filled with flowers, cheer, holiday sparkle, and a touch of indulgence—space is very limited on this one, so grab your spot soon!
DATE: December 3, 2025
TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
LOCATION: House of CLRK Studio 2271 Monitor Street, Dallas, Texas 75207
PRICE: $250 per person
GUESTS: 20
Event Chairs: Emily Clarke and the House of CLRK Team
GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING
Start the holiday season off sweet with your classmates at this festive gathering!
Enjoy cheerful carols, a visit from Santa, and get creative decorating your very own gingerbread house. It’s sure to be a holly jolly good time!
DATE: December 14, 2025
TIME: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
ESD Dining Commons
PRICE: $75
per gingerbread house
GUESTS: 125
Event Chairs:
Meredith Plunkett
Victoria Short
HOST COMMITTEE:
Bradley Agather ‘05
Cristina Bird ‘06
Anna Cornwell
Krystal Davis
Mayela Gonzalez
Jessika Green
Chezzarae Jensvold
Kari Kloewer
Mary Kathryn Kontoulis
Emalee LaFuze
Caroline Link
Lee McDonald
Rebecca Opat
Liz Rangel
Morgan Reese ‘01
Noelle Russo-Faulk
Lisa Shaddock
Ahnie Sheehy ‘09
Christine Strader
Marci Thomas
Anna Catherine Wolynec
Allison Wylie-Nunnally
ESD MOMS’ NIGHT OUT ESD MOMS’ NIGHT OUT
Call the sitter and join your fellow Eagle moms for a night of friendship and fun at the effortlessly stylish home of Cate Ford. Sip on refreshing ranch waters, enjoy delicious bites, and soak up the kind of conversation and laughter that only happens on a true moms’ night out! With this chic host committee leading the way, expect an evening that’s equal parts relaxed and glamorous.
DATE: January 22, 2026
TIME: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Home of Cate Ford
PRICE: $100
GUESTS: 70
Event Chair: Cate Ford
HOST COMMITTEE:
Bradley Agather ‘05
Lindsey Bates
Katherine Mathes Bullock
Ashley Cathey
Kate Cutshall
Megan Frutkin
Christina Gray
Martha Greenberg
Paige Kuchler
Hallie Lamont
Nicolette Lamont
Meredith Land
Laura Lear
Tracy Madans
Louise Marsh
Bridget Miller
Libby Ornani
Amy Prestidge
MacKenzie Rodgers
Jennifer Royall
Lauren Swann
Kacy Tolleson
Sally Walker
Evan Westerburg
FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE
Roll out the pink carpet! Join us for a magical evening at ESD’s Father-Daughter Dance, where dads and daughters will shine in true glitz and glam style. The night will include music from a live DJ, photo booths to capture every moment, fun activities for the girls, and a delicious dinner topped off with sweet treats. It’s the perfect chance to make memories that will sparkle for years to come.
DATE: February 6, 2026
TIME: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
ESD Study Commons
PRICE: $75 per person
(both father and daughter each need a ticket)
GUESTS: Unlimited
(Kinder - 4th Grade)
Event Chairs:
Lee Nayeb
Stephanie Soto
HOST COMMITTEE:
The Anderes Family
The Barton Family
The Borger Family
The Brillhart Family
The Browning Family
The Caldwell Family
The Cannon Family
The Cassavechia Family
The Cavenaghi Family
The John Carter Family ‘99
The David Carter Family
The Crews Family
The Chris Dauwe Family
The Phillip Dauwe Family
The Dixon Family
The Dopp Family
The Duck Family
The Greene Family ‘06
The Hagan Family
The Helman Family
The Hyatt Family
The Iagulli Family
The Kellogg Family
The Kerber Family
The Kevlin Family
The Lindley Family
The Long Family
The Losito Family
The Marshall Family
The Mountain Family
The Mulford Family ‘08
The Nicosia Family
The Olympitis Family
The Pastora Family
The Samir Patel Family
The Peterson Family
The Plunkett Family
The J. Puckett Family
The Rangel Family
The Reilly Family
The Rosoff Family
The Seville Family
The Self Family
The West Family
The Wise Family
DADS’ WINE NIGHT DADS’ WINE NIGHT
Come hang out with fellow ESD dads for a relaxed evening of wine, food, and good company at Roots & Water in the Design District. ESD Parent and Private Chef Emily Carty will be serving up delicious bites that pair perfectly with whatever you decide to pour. Along with the bottles brought to share, we’ll have a few extra-special pours for the group and fun raffle prizes throughout the night. No need to be a wine collector—just bring a bottle you love (please bring one bottle to share or choose from Roots & Water’s curated inventory available for purchase). Special thanks to our sponsors: Emily Carty and Roots & Water, DFW’s go-to private wine club for storage, special events, and those hard-to-find bottles.
DATE: February 19, 2026
TIME: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Roots & Water
2200 Vantage Street
Dallas, Texas 75207
PRICE: $100
GUESTS: 50
Event Chairs:
Jimmy Gallivan
James Kennedy
HOST COMMITTEE:
John Carter ‘99
Michael Cosby ‘03
Tony Creme
Alden Crow
Brandon Davis
Davis Felder ‘06
Omar Fetouh
Walker Hairston ‘98
Keon Hercules
Naser Nayeb
Andrew Reese ‘03
Robert Reese ‘01
Joe Samaha
Tom Short
José Soto
Brian Sullivan
Clay Thomas
Robert Vaughn
Alston Williamson
Teddy Wolynec
