Sip ’n Bid

On Nov. 20, 2021, Merion Mercy celebrated its 45th annual Sip ’n Bid auction with the theme Let it Snow. This time-honored social fundraising event—our largest of the year—is a joyous gathering for our friends and families with food, music, and live and silent auctions.

Merion Mercy’s students and teachers are the direct beneficiaries of the evening. All funds raised are put to immediate use to support important updates and improvements in areas such as classroom technology and faculty professional development—both of which serve to foster the type of intellectual curiosity and college preparedness that are hallmarks of a Merion Mercy education.

Dan Crossland, Briana Scott, Peter Johnson, Michael Kelly, Alison DiPaul Kelly ’99, and Rebekah Adens

Merion Mercy’s Chorale was a memorable part of the event’s program. Anne Gregg and husband Jim enjoying a chat with Chair of the Board of Trustees Bill O’Shea and wife Mary.

Ben Conway (father of Caroline ’20, Annie ’23 and Maggie ’26) gave students a laugh as he unsuccessfully tried his luck with the lock-box prize.

S P’nBID

2022 Merion Mercy Academy

Save the Date: November 19, 2022

WE APPRECIATE OUR 2021 SPONSORS:

Premier Sponsor MMA Board of Trustees

Sapphire ($5,000+) Jim & Debbie Lee Gaffney P ’00, ’02, ’04 and Goshen Mechanical Contractors

Platinum ($2,500+) Scott and Mimi Avellino P ’22 and Revivalist Spirits David and Annabelle Mirra P ’23 and Affairs To Be Remembered Moore Brothers Wine Company Dan and Lisa O’Mara P ’23 and O’Mara State Farm Insurance Agency Brian and Miriam Polillo O’Neill ’78, P ’07, ’09, ’16

Gold ($1,000+) Aramark Carlino’s Market Christopher and Linda Hillmann P ’23 and Hillmann Consulting, LLC KDI Office Technologies Jane Licata Massey P ’08 In Memory of Gregory J. Nowak, Father of Elise ’12 & Madeleine ’18 Lorri Palko and Love, Money, Purpose LLC Trevis and Alexandra Parson P ’22 Kelly and Sean Ryan, P ’24 and Ashwood Solutions Francis and Renee Scullin P ’22 and Event Strategy Group Laura Vague P ’22 Siver ($500+) Balfour Publishing Laura and Tony Farrell Lou and Lisa Marchese P ’14, ’15 and Marchese Opticians & Sunglasses Boutique Joseph and Mary Beth McMahon P ’22 O’Connell & Co. Jones Turf Waldron Mercy Academy Bronze ($250+) Rebecca Rimmer Antczak ’90 Brendan and Jennifer Arnott P ’22 Jennifer and Anthony Assetto P ’25 and In The Fringe, LLC B & E Sportswear Biddle Design The Ciminero Family, P ’23 Hung and Xuanthuy Dang, P ’24 Elfant Wissahickon REALTORS Theresa Tensuan-Eli and Quinn Eli P ’22 John and Lisa Figge P ’25 Charles Friel, Inc. Louis and Tanya Grandizio P ’25 Amy and TJ Lynch P ’25 Berdj and Liz Mazmanian P ’19 McCloskey Financial Group Neumann University Norman Carpet One Octo Designs Martin and Lisa Purcell P’ 23 Shamrock Food Distributors Eva Girod Wertman ’65