Welcome to Our Lady of Good Counsel High School’s 38th Grand Celebration, and thank you for being a part of this special celebration!
Tonight, we come together as a community for an inspiring evening of philanthropy in Celebration of the Arts This year, we are especially excited to commemorate the 10th anniversary of our beloved Performing Arts Center (PAC), home to many memorable theater, dance, instrumental, and choral performances
This evening, we are also proud to honor our 2026 Good Counsel Visionaries: Our Lady Award: Beth Martin P’23,’26 1958 Cornerstone Award: Jon ’85 & Rosanne Calure P’19,’21,’26 Concordia Award: Triumph Development - James Fangmeyer ’83, P’11,’13,’16,’18,’20,’23,’26,’28 & Chris Corcoran ’83
Magnificat Award: Stan Spottswood ’81, P’10,’10,’14,’15
Br Bob Arrowsmith ’63 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award: Katherine Prangley Liola ’97
We are indebted to these outstanding individuals for making our Good Counsel community a welcoming place where faculty, staff, and students truly thrive
Year after year, your generosity is what makes this event so exceptional Last year, the Funds for Our Falcons paddle-raise provided over $170,00 in critical funding to strengthen the school’s endowment In the spirit of the PAC, this year’s appeal will support the establishment of an Endowment for the Arts, ensuring creative endeavors at Good Counsel for years to come With dynamic programs in choral music, instrumental music, visual arts, dance, and theater, Good Counsel provides opportunities for every student to create and express
I want to commend our behind-the-scenes team for their tremendous effort and meticulous planning that made this event possible Thank you to our stalwart sponsors for your continued support I’d particularly like to recognize our Grand Celebration committee, chaired by Kristi Weaver ’96, P ’23, and Grace Middleton P ’29, and the members of the Advancement team, led by Jessica Laird Your passion and dedication to Good Counsel shine through every aspect of this evening (See page 10 for full listing )
We hope you are captivated by this Grand Celebration, reconnecting with friends old and new, and reflecting on the significant impression Good Counsel continues to make on so many We are forever grateful for your ongoing support of our students Enjoy this fabulous evening of dinner, dancing and philanthropy celebrating the arts and what makes Good Counsel extraordinary
LIVE AUCTION | FUNDS FOR OUR FALCONS | LIVE APPEAL
CHECKOUT | LITTON GYM
Menu PresetonTables
DECONSTRUCTED GARDEN SALAD (V, VG, GF)
red & green leaf lettuce wrapped with a cucumber slice, garnished with shaved carrots and sliced cherry tomatoes and drizzled with a maple balsamic dressing
ARTISAN BREADBASKET (NUT FREE)
Buffet
CARVING STATION
hand carved top round and turkey breast (GF) roasted potatoes (VG, GF) served with mayo, Dijon mustard, butter, horseradish, and creamy horseradish sauce
FUSILLI WITH PESTO (V, Contains Nuts)
al dente fusilli with pesto sauce and grated cheese on the side
PENNE PASTA PORTOBELLO (DF, V)
al dente penne pasta tossed in tomato marinara with diced portobello mushrooms, garnished with basil chiffonade & grated parmesan on the side
TAGLIATELLE WITH SPRING PEAS & LEMON (VG, GF)
tagliatelle pasta with spring peas, rainbow carrots, parmesan, fresh herbs & lemon zest in extra virgin olive oil & butter
PAN SEARED SALMON (V, DF, GF)
salmon filets served with lemon, garlic & herbs
FRESH HERB RICE (VG, GF, Contains Soy)
long grain white rice tossed with cilantro, fresh thyme & rosemary
OVEN ROASTED BROCCOLINI (VG, GF)
broccolini spears gently roasted
AfterPartyDessert&Coffee
CREME BRULE SPOONS (GF)
a chilled, stirred custard sprinkled with sugar and caramelized by a flame
ALMOND MACARONS (GF, DF, Contains Nuts)
a classic feathery Italian almond confection
CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES (VG, GF)
vine-ripened long-stem strawberries dipped in decadent, rich chocolate
COFFEE STATION
FundsforOurFalcons
G O O D C O U N S E L ’ S G R E A T E S T N E E D
Each year, Good Counsel's Grand Celebration highlights a special area that calls for the support of our school community. This year holds special significance as we commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the Performing Arts Center (PAC) at Good Counsel a decade of inspiring performances, transformative learning, and the power of the arts to bring our community together. Tonight’s event will support the establishment of an Endowment for the Arts, ensuring that the spirit of artistic excellence continues to thrive at Good Counsel for generations to come!
Boone & Sons Jewelers | Erik Boone, Amanda Flood, & Morgan Aschenbach | In loving memory of their father, David M. Boone ’75
Triumph Development, Triumph Custom Homes | James Fangmeyer ’83 & Chris Corcoran ’83
Bella Vita Farm | Falcone Family
The Bethesda Conservatory of Dance | Snyder Family Chick-fil-A Olney
Della Rocca Law, LLC | Della Rocca Family
Elite Services Group-C, LLC | Carlisle Family
FlynnO’Hara Uniforms
J&G Landscape Design | Potter Family
Joseph W. McCartin Insurance, Inc. | McCartin Family
Wealthspire Advisors | Joe Garrison, CFP®, AIF®, P’25
Benjamin Office Supply
Blake & Sons Moving & Storage, Inc. | Shioutakon Family
Comprehensive Structural Solutions, LLC
GPN Title, Inc. | George Glekas ’91 & Family
Gresham Kahn, LLC
GrillMarx Steakhouse & Raw Bar
Herff Jones | Marty Murphy
Kona Ice of Burtonsville, Laurel, Olney
Montgomery Psychological Services | Feerick/Snow Family
Olney Studio of Dance, Damascus Studio of Dance, and Wheaton Studio of Dance | Shannon Rush- Locke ’94
Playa Bowls | Kristi Weaver ’96 and Dave Eynon ’97
Samantha Friedman Interior Designs, LLC
SG MoCo, Celebratory Lawn Greetings | The O’Brien Family
UBS | Andrew Murphy, Financial Advisor
The Urban Winery | Callis Family
Victor O’Neill Studieos
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The 38th Grand Celebration would not be possible without the commitment and dedication of our Grand Celebration Committee. We are especially grateful this year for our chairs, Grace Middleton P’29 and Kristi Weaver ’96, P ’23, whose incredible generosity of time, talent, and treasure made this a truly impactful night.
Grand Celebration Committee:
Chairs: Grace Middleton P’29 and Kristi Weaver ’96, P ’23
Mary Ann Flannery P’90, ’93, ’99, ’00, ’02 ’03, ’06
Kelly Hughes P’07, ’09
Rhea Karavangelos P’26, ’28, ’30
Liz Lannigan P’94, ’98, ’00, ’03
Aimee Loebs-Davis P’21 ’23
Amy Lubick P’26
Melissa Petropoulos P’29
Anne Siegle P’22, ’24
Karen Trebon P’22
Lindsay Vilardo P’29
W I T H P R I D E A N D G R A T I T U D E , T H E C L A S S O F ’ 8 3 C O N G R A T U L A T E S C H R I S A N D J A M E S O N T H I S W E L L - D E S E R V E D H O N O R
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, April 1, 2026. All other auction items must be collected from Our Lady of Good Counsel High School by Monday, March 30, 2026 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
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, credit card) the evening of the event. All items must be removed from the premises by Monday, March 30, 2026. Assistance will be available to help winning bidders carry and load items into their cars.
Check Out
Check out will happen through OneCause. Winners can check out right from their mobile phones with their credit card and pick up their item(s) in the Litton Gym.
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.
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.
Endowment for the Arts Live Appeal
All donations to the Endowment for the Arts live appeal are completely taxdeductible, as allowed by law.
L I V E A U C T I O N I T E M # 1
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Ashley Sherman Allen ’08 & Brian Allen
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In loving memory of their father, David M. Boone ’75
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.
As a special offer, Boone & Sons will match the value of the experience to the value of the winning bid (if it exceeds $10,000), up to $20,000. (For example, if the winning bid is $14,500, the value of the experience will increase to $14,500).
(Watches not included).
Boone & Sons Jewelers | Erik Boone, Amanda Flood, & Morgan Aschenbach
PROGRESSIVE NIGHT OUT WITH THE PRESIDENT
Donated by:
President John Ciccone and Amy Ciccone
Experience Washington, D.C. through the eyes of true insiders.
Join John and Amy as they take you along one of their favorite Washington, D.C. routes for a progressive evening you won’t forget.
You’ll hop between some of their go-to spots—enjoying drinks, bites, and great company— before sitting down for a fantastic dinner to end the night. It’s the perfect mix of fun, flavor, and insider access to the city’s best.
Grab your friends (a party of four) and get ready to experience D.C. like a local!
President Ciccone and Amy Ciccone will work with the winners to curate a route that will appeal to the group's palate.
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Donated by: Disney Theater Group & Phylicia Peal Mpasi ’11
Enjoy an up-close look at Broadway’s #1 musical with two premium tickets to The Lion King, an exclusive backstage tour, and an opportunity to meet the cast with alumna and cast member Phylicia Pearl Mpasi ’11. While you’re in the city, grab a bite to eat or coffee with Phylicia and hear about her life on stage.*
*Dependent on Phylicia’s schedule and the winner’s schedule aligning. If the winner chooses to buy additional tickets to the show to expand their group, the backstage tour and meet-and-greet can be extended to a total of six (6) guests.
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We would like to thank the following donors for making our auctions a success!
The Adventure Park at Sandy Springs
Alloy Personal Training King Farm
Gordon Anson P’08
The Backyard Naturalist | Debi & Mike Klein
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Barefoot Medical Farm | Amy Boldt '00, P '22, '27
David & Meghan Biss P’29
Blue Chip Promo, LLC
Boone & Sons Jewelers
Brew Belly Kitchen & Sudhaus
Brookside Pudelpointers
Burn Boot Camp | Katelyn '10 & Jimmy
Bitonti '08
Catie Brown '13, GC Staff
Canopy Families
CAVA
John & Amy Ciccone
Clover Boutique
Nick Clulow, GC Staff
Michael J Colella ’69, P’95, ‘97
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Shannon Cron ’99, GC Staff
Dahiya Plastic Surgery
Dahlia Lash by Shayla
Disney Theatrical Group
Phillip Durity | Phil-N-Out Fitness
Amanda Evans, GC Staff
Laura Evans-Kreyer P’19
Fallen Oak Distilling
GC Athletics
GC Boys Varsity Basketball | GJ Kissal ’91
GC Falcon’s Nest School Store |
Maureen Myers, GC Staff
GC Summer Camps | Lauren Costello ’96, GC Staff
The Goforth Family
Gov-GTM LLC - Patrick K. Phelan P’12, ‘17
GrillMarx Steakhouse & Raw Bar
Brandon Guyer
Paul Hannan
The Hoag Family
HomeWell Care Services of Montgomery County
Kelly & Mark Hughes P’07,’09
Iron Bridge Wine Company
Isaac’s Chicken | Rob Gresham P’24,’26
Jersey Mike’s Subs
Jurisdiction Clothing
Mac Kennedy, GC Staff
Liz Lanigan P’94, ’98, ’00, ’03
Lone Oak Farm
Stavros & Anna Manolakos '91 & Catherine Manolakos '27
Our Lady Award recognizes an individual who has provided outstanding volunteer support and a tremendous commitment to the school.
A proud Good Counsel parent to daughter Maura ’23 and son Ryan ’26, Beth Martin and her husband, Tom, have been generous and involved supporters of Good Counsel since they joined the GC community. Beth stepped in from the start to volunteer in many roles, including serving as a parent class representative, moderating the Class of 2026 Facebook page, and serving as a parent liaison to the baseball program to keep parents informed, organize service activities, and plan fundraisers. She has been active with the Parents’ Association, planning fun activities for students, such as trick-or-treating, visits from a dog rescue, and shaved-ice treats at the end of the school year, and organizing staff appreciation initiatives. She has volunteered for admissions for Open House and parent tours, 8th-grade interviews, and admitted students’ nights. She has helped plan Post Prom for the last six years. Beth has dedicated her time and energy to helping keep parents informed and involved.
Beth Martin P ’23, ’26
Jon ’85 & Rosanne Calure P'19,'21,'26
The 1958 Cornerstone Award recognizes outstanding and thoughtful generosity of time, talent, and treasure to Our Lady of Good Counsel High School.
Jon ’85 and Rosanne Calure have been dedicated Good Counsel supporters for over 21 years. Proud parents of Camille ’19, Jillian ’21, and Roman ’26, the Calures have given of their time and treasure to support the campaign to build the Olney campus, the Performing Arts campaign, the baseball renovation project, and the Fund for Good Counsel. For many years, the Calures also supported the school as Community Partners with their company, Maryland Vein Professionals. Jon has served as a thought leader on the President’s Council of Advisors, offering feedback and advice on relevant issues in education and school culture. Jon is an active alumnus with his class, the class of 1985, who are perpetual leaders in class participation and giving, as recognized by the Class of 1985 Way sign in front of the school.
C O N C O R D I A A W A R D
Triumph Development
James & Chris Corcoran '83
The Concordia Award recognizes a foundation or corporation that has had significant philanthropic impact on our students and school community.
Triumph Development is a commercial, resort, and residential developer, custom home builder, and luxury property manager. James Fangmeyer ’83 serves as a cofounder and principal overseeing the Bethesda office and the company’s holdings along the East Coast, and Chris Corcoran ’83 runs Triumph Custom Homes from their Northern Michigan operations. Together, they are passionate about building relationships, living by their values, and honoring their customers’ visions. Triumph has been a Community Partner since 2015. James and Chris are both alumni of the class of 1983. James ’83 and his wife, Amanda, are a legacy family to Good Counsel, with daughters Audrey ’13, Mary Ruth ’23, and Magdalen ’28, and sons James ’11, Xavier ’16, Leo ’18, Jude ’20, and Joseph ’26. Their son, Kolbe, is expected to graduate from GC as a member of the class of 2033, the same year James and Chris will celebrate their 50th reunion.
M A G N I F I C A T A W A R D
Stan Spottswood '81, P'10,'10,'14,'15
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 longstanding tenure, that has an immeasurable impact on our students and school community.
For over 20 years, Stan Spottswood ’81 has served the Good Counsel community as a musician and educator, leading our talented choir program. Nationally known as a pianist, conductor, published composer, and choral music educator, he has performed with many of the great music minds of his generation. As a pastor, Stan has used his talents to blend sermons and music and says his greatest role is to help his students succeed and grow as musicians and individuals. In honor of Stan’s dedication, kindness, and compassion, the Ramsammy/Eversly family established the Stan Spottswood Servant Leader scholarship in his honor, which is presented to a choir student. Stan and his wife, Savolia, are also parents of four Falcons, Stanley Jr. ’10, Stephen ’10, Simeon ’14, and Savolia ’15, and have long been supporters, giving to the campaign to build the Performing Arts Center and to the school’s greatest needs.
Katherine Prangley Liola '97
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.
Katherine Liola ’97 is the founder and CEO of Concentric Private Wealth, which focuses on an innovative approach to integrate the core principles of asset management and financial planning with the human experience. A certified financial planner, Katherine is sought after as an industry speaker and has been featured on Bloomberg Radio, quoted in publications including the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Investment News. She has collaborated with CNBC as part of their financial literacy project to help empower and transform how people think about their lives and money. Prior to launching Concentric in 2012, Katherine spent 11 years working in the financial services industry She is passionate about supporting charitable causes and brought Concentric Cares to her company to create connections with the community and elevate the power of giving Katherine served on Good Counsel’s Board of Directors for seven years from 2009 to 2016 and chaired the board’s Finance Committee She has also been an alumni mentor with her alma mater, Boston College, served on the Finance Advisory Board of Directors for the National Communication Association, served as Vice Chair of the Success in the City Board of Directors, and served on the leadership of the Greater Washington Signature Program. Katherine has supported the Fund for Good Counsel, the campaign to build the Olney campus, and the Performing Arts Campaign. All four of Katherine’s siblings are Good Counsel graduates: Dianna ’98, Christopher ’01, Laura ’04, and Caroline ’08. B R . B O B A
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Special thanks to EIS GROUP, our 2026 Legacy Sponsor for your support and work to transform our Performing Arts Center into a beautiful gala venue!
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