2024 Grand Celebration Program

36th ANNUAL

schedule of events

SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024

5:00 p.m.

Graduation Seats Raffle Closes

5:30 p m – 7:30 p m

vip speakeasy lounge open

6:30 p m

reception & Silent auction

7:30 p.m.

Blessing | Fr Tom Lavin, OFM, Conv , Chaplain

Welcome | john ciccone, president

Awards Presentation | 2024 Visionaries Dinner

8:30 p m

silent auction & raffle closes Live Auction

Funds for Our Falcons Live Appeal

Dear Friends:

Thank you for joining us at Our Lady of Good Counsel High School’s 36th Grand Celebration.

This year, my first at Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, has been remarkable thanks to you, our faculty and staff, and of course our wonderful students. This night is not only a celebration, but also a testament to our community’s spirit of generosity Thank you for being here

Tonight, we are proud to honor our 2024 Good Counsel visionaries:

Our Lady Award: Jeffrey Davis and Aimee Loebs-Davis P ’21 ’23

1958 Cornerstone Award: Denny ’66 and Mary Roderick

Concordia Award: Sandy Spring Bank, Phil Mantua ’76

Magnificat Award: Karen Egan ’94

Br. Bob Arrowsmith ’63 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award: Dr. Patricia Thomas ’93

We are most grateful to these individuals for their dedication to their communities, their professions, and to Good Counsel.

Your generosity is what makes the Grand Celebration so special. Last year, the Funds for Our Falcons “paddle raise” yielded $162,740 in much-needed support of financial aid for our BEST Scholars. This year, we are raising funds for our institution’s endowment to ensure GC can continue to provide a world class education in the Xaverian tradition for future students for many years to come

I look forward to continuing to work toward a bright future for GC, our students, families, and future Falcons None of this could be achieved without our wonderful faculty and staff, of course

Thank you to the Grand Celebration committee, co-chaired by Vivian Diokno ’96, P’21 and Aimee Loebs-Davis, and the staff of the Advancement Office – in particular, Jessica Laird, Amanda Evans ’19, and Jeanette McCarthy – for their tireless efforts in putting on this event.

We hope you enjoy this evening, celebrating with old friends and new, a time when we can all reflect on the great impact Good Counsel has on so many. In that spirit, we thank you for supporting our students. Your generosity makes a true difference in the lives of our students, faculty, staff, and administration. The continued success of Good Counsel depends on you.

Warmest regards,

John Ciccone President

menu

candied pecan & pear salad

fresh field greens, sliced pears, candied pecans, dried cranberries & crumbled goat cheese

hand carved top round and turkey breast served with our renowned garlic mashed potatoes, au jus, and ciabatta rolls carving station

PASTA STATION

penne pasta palermo

al dente penne pasta tossed in creamy palermo sauce with sliced mushrooms, artichoke hearts & sun dried tomatoes

rigatoni pasta with marinara grated cheese on side

fusilli with asparagus, mushrooms, and tomatoes (vegan) al dente pasta tossed with asparagus, tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic and herbs

focaccia rolls

italian bread, brushed with olive oil, fresh rosemary & sprinkled with salt

balsamic glazed green beans

string beans tossed in a cherry balsamic glaze with red peppers & onions

grilled mahi mahi with caribbean mango salsa

with a tropical fruit salsa

risotto milanese

risotto laced with a touch of cream and imported parmesan

dessert & Coffee

lace cookies

a crisp, lighter than air, old fashioned cookie

petite boozy cupcake display assortment of petite cupcakes old fashion, margarita, irish cream. peanut butter banana toffee and almond amaretto

goodcounselendowment funds for our falcons

Each year, Good Counsel's Grand Celebration highlights a special project that needs the support of our school community. This year's 1920sthemed Gala celebrates President John Ciccone's first year, "getting into the swing of things," with a roaring good time to strengthen the tradition of providing unique student experiences at Good Counsel through support for our endowment.

thank you to our 2024 grand celebration sponsors

Xaverian Celebration Sponsor

Top Dog Services | Dickerson Family

theodore ryken celebration sponsor

Boone & Sons Jewelers | Erik Boone, Amanda Flood, & Morgan Aschenbach | In loving memory of their father, David M. Boone ’75

Legacy Celebration Sponsors

Fitzgerald Lakeforest Toyota V&S Foundation

VIP speakeasy Lounge Sponsor

Tasting & Consulting, LLC | Aimee Loebs-Davis P ’21 ’23

platinum celebration sponsors

Gresham Cahn LLC | Christine Gresham P ’24, P ’26 & Lisa Cahn P ’27

GrillMarx Steakhouse & Raw Bar

PCI Graphics

PictureLock Films | Shane Colella ’95

Soma Triune Leadership Coaching and Consulting | Shana Hall P ’27

Diamond Celebration Sponsors

Colville Family table sponsors

Capitol Drywall, Inc | Celtnieks Family

CJ Campbell & Associates | Chris Campbell P ’28

ColorNet Printing and Graphics

Georgetown Aquatics

GPN Title, Inc. | George Glekas ’91 & Family

Medstar Health | Medstar Montgomery Medical Center

PCI Graphics

P.I.G.S. BBQ | O’Connell Family

Selective Demolition, LLC & Selective Hauling, LLC

SERVPRO® - Rockville-Olney, Silver Spring North, Laurel, Greenbelt NE Beltsville E | Gutierrez Family

Tastings & Consulting, LLC | Aimee Loebs-Davis & Family

The Manor at Silo Falls | Saiz Family

Top Dog Services | Dickerson Family

TRIUMPH | Development, Custom Homes, Mountain Properties

James Fangmeyer ’83 & Chris Corcoran ’83

Urban Winery | Damon Callis P ’28

Worch Electric | Worch Family

committee grand celebration

The 36th Grand Celebration would not be possible without the commitment and dedication of our Grand Celebration Committee. We are especially grateful this year for our co-chairs, Vivian Diokno ’96, P ’21 and Aimee Loebs-Davis P ’21 ’23, whose incredible generosity of time, talent, and treasure made this a truly impactful night.

Grand Celebration Committee:

Co-Chairs: Vivian Diokno ’96, P ’21 and Aimee Loebs-Davis P ’21 ’23

Jessica Laird | Executive Director of Advancement

Amanda Evans ’19 | Events Manager

Jeanette McCarthy P ’00, ’02, ’07, ’11 | President's Assistant

Lora Applegarth P ’23, ’26

Laura Evans P ’19

Mary Ann Flannery P ’90, ’93, ’99, ’00, ’02 ’03, ’06

Virginia Gallagher P ’25

Shana Hall P ’27

Kelly Hughes P ’07, ’09

Rhea Karavangelos P ’26

Liz Lannigan P ’94, ’98, ’00, ’03

Nicole Orisme P ’24

Anne Siegle P ’22, ’24

Karen Trebon P ’22

Kristi Weaver ’96, P ’23

2023–2024 COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Diamond Falcons

Capital Drywall, Inc | Celtnieks Family

Worch Electric | Worch Family

Platinum Falcons

CJ Campbell & Associates

Georgetown Aquatics

GPN Title, Inc. | George Glekas ’91 & Family

The Manor at Silo Falls | Saiz Family

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

PIGS BBQ | O’Connell Family

Selective Demolition, LLC & Selective Hauling, LLC | Celtnieks Family

SERVPRO® - Rockville-Olney, Silver Spring North, Laurel, Greenbelt NE

Beltsville E | Michelle Gutierrez ’98 & Family

Tasting & Consulting, LLC | Aimee Loebs-Davis

Top Dog Services | Dickerson Family

Triumph Development, Triumph Custom Homes, Triumph Mountain Properties | James Fangmeyer ’83, Chris Corcoran ’83

Gold Falcons

Chick-fil-A Olney

FlynnO’Hara Uniforms

J&G Landscape Design | Potter Family

Joseph W. McCartin Insurance, Inc. | McCartin Family

Sandy Spring Bank | Phil Mantua ’76

Wealthspire Advisors | Joe Garrison, CFP®, AIF®

blue Falcons

Bethesda Conservatory of Dance | Snyder Family

Blake & Sons Moving & Storage, Inc. | Shioutakon Family

Comprehensive Structural Solutions, LLC

GAC Services

Herff Jones | Marty Murphy

Kona Ice of Olney, Burtonsville, Laurel

Morgan Stanley | Andrew Murphy, Financial Advisor

Olney Studio of Dance, Damascus Studio of Dance, and Wheaton Studio of Dance | Shannon Rush-Locke ’94

Pegasus General Contractors

Playa Bowls - Fairfax, Reston, Potomac, Kensington, & Olney | Kristi Weaver ’96 and Dave Eynon ’97

SG MoCo, Celebratory Lawn Greetings | O’Brien Family

Speech Lab University

StateFarm | Carlos Covarrubias

UNEEDA Plumbing & Bath Remodeling | Schilling Family

Victor O’Neill Studios

logistics auction

At the conclusion of the evening, you will receive a text message from OneCause instructing you to check out. All certificate-only prizes will be emailed to the winners by Wednesday, May 8, 2024. All other auction items must be collected from Our Lady of Good Counsel High School by Monday, April 29, 2024 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

general bidding information

All Sales are Final

No exchange or refunds on auction items are permitted. Everything is sold “as is.” Please read specifications and limitations carefully.

Resolution of Disputes

In the event of a dispute, the Auction Chair will have sole and final discretion to determine the winning bidder. The buyer waives any claims for liability against the school or its employees, the auction volunteers, or the donor of the property or services.

Donation Shelf Life

Unless otherwise specified, all auction items and services must be used within one year of the auction. Unless specified, dates and times are to be arranged at the mutual convenience of both the donor and the buyer.

Withdrawal of Auction Items

The Auction Committee reserves the right to withdraw any item for sale prior to the auction.

Payment

All auction items must be paid for in full (cash, check, AMEX, Visa, MC) the evening of the event. All items must be removed from the premises by Monday, April 29, 2024. Assistance will be available to help winning bidders carry and load items into their cars.

Check Out

Check out will happen through onecau.se/grandcelebration24. Winners can now check out right from their mobile phones with credit card and pick up their item at the designated destination.

Tax Information

Only the excess of the price you pay for the auctioned item or service, over its fair market value, is deductible for income tax purposes as a charitable contribution to Good Counsel. Your donations of items and services are deductible as allowed by law. Good Counsel is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

general bidding information

general bidding information

Online Auction Bidding Using Your Phone

OneCause allows wireless bidding. All bids must be made through OneCause. To place a bid, find the item, select it, and enter either your bid amount or select Auto Bid to set a MAX BID. When you’ve been outbid, OneCause will automatically bid on your behalf up to the MAX BID amount you set using the bid increments provided.

Funds for our Falcons Live Appeal

All donations to the Funds for Our Falcons live appeal are completely tax-deductible.

item#1 live auction

Terp Party Bus Brewery Tour

Donated by:

Palacios Family with additions from Brookeville Beer Farm, Waredaca Brewery & Clutch Vodka | Walt WIlliams

Grab nine of your best friends and hop on board the Terp party bus for beer tours of Waredaca Brewery in Laytonsville, Brookeville Beer Farm, and a location of the winner's choice. Pick up at 4 p.m. at a central location. Tour will last approximately five hours.

$100 Gift Card to Brookeville Beer Farm, $25 Gift Card to Waredaca Brewery, & three bottles of Clutch Vodka, autographed by Maryland great Walt Williams, included.

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item#2 live auction

Ocean City Charter Fishing Trip for Six

Donated by:

Dickerson Family

A few miles off Ocean City, MD lies some of the best fishing on the east coast. The pristine blue waters are a mecca for tuna, marlin, mahi-mahi, wahoo, sailfish, tilefish, and more! Your party of six will have the experience of a professional crew on a proven, tournament winning, 60-foot boat with air conditioning and top-of-the-line electronics on this 12-hour excursion.

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item#3 live auction

A Foursome in the Ed Reed Foundation Golf Event and 2 Tickets to the VIP Cocktail Party

Donated by:

Connor Ferguson P ’26

Spend a “Hole Day'' with Baltimore Ravens Hall of Famer Ed Reed, playing golf. Then enjoy 2 tickets to the best annual exclusive party in Baltimore, the Ed Reed Cocktail & Cigar Party the Saturday evening prior in Baltimore, heavy apps and limited open bar. Ed takes part in each foursome’s golf experience, taking a tee shot and a picture with each foursome. Mingle and Mix with Ed, some of his former Ravens friends on Saturday night. Enjoy Cajun Cuisine prepared by Ed’s family, including the family secret family recipe for Fried Catfish. Network with some of Baltimore’s most influential business people. Your choice of a morning or afternoon foursome. Extensive goodie bag, food, and alcohol included.

Location: Mountain Branch Golf Course Dates: TBD, will be one Monday in August, likely Aug 12th or Aug 19th

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item#4 live auction

Pontoon on the Potomac with the President

Donated by:

President John and Amy Ciccone

Sail the Potomac with the President! Enjoy a private Tiki Boat wine cruise with President John Ciccone and his wife, Amy, followed by dinner in Georgetown. Join them for this exclusive experience for six guests on a mutually chosen date between May and August 2024, subject to tiki boat availability.

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item#5 live

auction

Boone & Sons Custom Experience

Donated by:

French Boone, the founder of Boone & Sons Jewelers, dreamed of creating a jewelry store with the class, quality and service of the world's finest jewelry stores accompanied by the intimate, personal feel of a local jeweler. Over sixty years and three generations later, Boone & Sons Jewelers has three locations to serve its customers. Enjoy a custom in-store experience valued at $10,000, as Boone & Sons welcomes you to select one of the thousands of fine jewelry items in our extensive inventory, or design a custom made heirloom of your choosing.

(Watches not included).

thank you to our auction donors

We would like to thank the following donors for making our auction a success!

Anonymous

Aimee Loebs-Davis | Tastings & Consulting LLC

Amy Boldt '00, P '22, '27

Boone & Sons - Erik Boone

ByPaige.com

The Batluck Family

The Coates Family

The Coots Family

Christine Serrano P ’25

Class of 1974

Connor Ferguson P '26

Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurant

Dahlia Lash by Shayla

Daphne O'Brien P ’26 | SG MoCo

Dr. Victor and Margaret Kim P ’19

Eddie Graves P’27, Shana Hall & Clinton

Perrow

Claudia Conerly

The Goforth Family | Denny Goforth

GC Administration Team

GC Advancement Department

GC Alumni Office

GC Athletics

GC Summer Camps | Lauren Costello ’96

GC Boys Varsity Basketball | GJ Kissal ’91

GC Copy Center | Tonia Essig

GC Falcons Nest | Maureen Myers

GC Women's Soccer Team

GC Math Department

Gretchen Irby | GC Visual Arts Teacher

James and Molly Smith P ’25

Joe Frattini P ’27

John and Amy Ciccone

JP Boldt

Jessica Laird

Karen Barnes & Walter Zakorchemny P’26

Kelly & Mark Hughes P ’07, ’09

Kevin Howard | TCJ Real Estate

Kirsten Howard P ’24

Lilly Pulitzer-Montgomery Mall

Laura Evans & Amanda Evans '19

Liz Lannigan P ’94, ’98, ’00, ’03

The Manor at Silo Falls | Paul Saiz

Mary Ann Flannery P ’90, ’93, ’99, ’00, ’02 ’03, ’06

Michelle Gutierrez ’98 P’25

Mindful Medicine

Nick Clulow | GC Art Teacher

Norbeck Country Club

Onelife Fitness - Olney

The Palacios Family

Playa Bowls | Kristi Weaver ’96 & Dave Eynon ’97

Pat and Tammy McEnerney P ’25

Patricia Green Collection

Paul Hannan

PIGS Catering | Lisa and Roderick O'Connell P ’26, ’27

Refocus Portrait Studio

Rob & Christine Gresham P ’24, ’26

Robin Wiener P ’25

Shannon Cron ’99

Shear Boutique

Sleeping Beauties | Michael J. Colella ’69

Stavros and Anna Manolakos P ’27

StretchLab, Olney

Susan Krimigis P ’24, ’27

Top Dog Services | Todd Dickerson ’89

Tony Korson

Walt Williams

Wealthspire Advisors | Joe Garrison

awards 2024 visionary

BR. BOB ARROWSMITH ’63 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS AWARD

Dr. Patricia Thomas ’93

The Br. Bob Arrowsmith ’63 Distinguished Alumnus Award recognizes someone who demonstrates a commitment to faith, service, and Good Counsel; who has achieved professional success; and who has made significant contributions to society through leadership, volunteerism, and philanthropy.

Dr. Patricia Thomas ’93 serves as the Director of Advising and Wellness at the School for Ethics and Global Leadership in Washington, DC. At the school, she also teaches Spanish and French. Since 2017 she also has served as a board member for the Xaverian Brothers Sponsored Schools network. Patricia has a distinguished career in teaching and mentoring students, working with culturally, linguistically, and socioeconomically diverse communities. Her prior positions include an administrative position at the Duke University Talent Identification Program, teaching at Trevor Day School, Teachers College, Columbia University and Emory University. For many years she also served as an academic advisor and student support specialist at the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. Patricia served as a Good Counsel board member, chaired the Diversity Committee and served on the Educational Programs Committee over a 9 year period from 2008-2017. She attended Good Counsel with her twin sister, Dr. Elizabeth Reeves ’93. Patricia has supported the Performing Arts Center campaign and the Fund for Good Counsel.

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OUR LADY award

Jeffrey Davis & Aimee Loebs-Davis

Our Lady Award recognizes an individual who has provided outstanding volunteer support and a tremendous commitment to the school.

Proud Good Counsel parents to Kyle ’21 and Haley ’23, Jeff and Aimee have been generous supporters and volunteers for the Good Counsel community. For the past four years, Aimee has co-chaired the Grand Celebration and provided the creativity and donations to support the event’s VIP lounge and many silent auction baskets. For over 18 years, Aimee has owned Tastings & Consulting LLC, a wine and spirit ambassador program that provides on and off premise demonstrations, and private and corporate food and wine pairing events. Aimee has also lended her talents to helping with the Virtual Society Celebration dinner in 2021 and to the Steve Dean Golf Tournament.

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1958 CORNERSTONE AWARD

Denny ’66 & Mary Roderick

The 1958 Cornerstone Award recognizes outstanding and thoughtful generosity of time, talent and treasure to Our Lady of Good Counsel High School.

Denny ’66 and Mary Roderick have been faithful and devoted supporters of Good Counsel for over 30 years. Denny and his twin brother, Dick, entered Good Counsel in 1962 and credit GC with providing a foundation for success as both went on to win Naval ROTC scholarships and leveraged those opportunities for post graduate degrees, military service, and successful careers in finance and aviation. Good Counsel ties run deep for the Roderick’s as Mary’s late brother, Joseph Canavin ’63 knew Denny and Dick through the debate club. The Roderick’s launched a scholarship in Joe’s name to support a rising Good Counsel senior with superior achievement in STEM and active participation in extracurricular activities. They have also supported the Fund for Good Counsel.

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concordia award

Sandy Spring Bank

The Concordia Award recognizes a foundation or corporation that has had significant philanthropic impact on our students and school community.

Sandy Spring Bank was founded in 1868 when 26 Quaker farmers gathered to create the Savings Institution of Sandy Spring. Each founder contributed $3.50 to purchase office supplies and by the end of the first day they had $383 in deposits. In 1918 bank directors helped Sherwood Academy become the area’s first public high school and donated $100 to start support for a community hospital, known today as MedStar Montgomery.

While their employee numbers and deposits have grown, Sandy Spring Bank remains rooted in the Olney community. Sandy Spring Bank has supported Good Counsel for over 12 years, sponsoring the Grand Celebration, Steve Dean, and donated to the campaign to build the Olney campus. The bank became a Community Partner in 2015 and remains one today. Phil Mantua ’76 has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Sandy Spring Bancorp since 2004, and serves on a number of local non-profit organizations. He is the immediate past chair of Good Counsel’s Board of Directors.

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magnificat awards

Karen Egan ’94

The Magnificat Award recognizes a member of the Good Counsel faculty or staff who enthusiastically “answers the call” to inspire our students to excel, serve, and love. The award recognizes exceptional commitment, exemplified through long-standing tenure, that has an immeasurable impact on our students and school community.

In 1998 Karen Egan ’94 returned to Good Counsel, her alma mater, this time as a teacher. Now twenty-five years later, she remains at Good Counsel teaching IB world religion to juniors. She supports her students in their studies and in their lives, and generously gives back to the school financially. Karen and her husband, Matt, have also seen what Good Counsel can do through the lens as parents, with their daughter, Kate, set to graduate this May. Karen believes wholeheartedly in the focus on enduring personal relationships as both the hallmark of her education and the focus she now places on interacting with her students. She and Matt have generously supported the Fund for Good Counsel with a focus on faculty development and the arts.

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