Gala Magazine 2025 by St. Nicholas School

The Howalt Family

Beau ‘18 and Joe ‘18

SATURDAY, APRIL 5

6 p.m.

REGISTRATION BEGINS

BEGIN PLACING YOUR BIDS AT THE SILENT AUCTION

6:30 p.m.

PLEASE HELP YOURSELF TO THE EVENING’S BUFFET

8 p.m.

SILENT AUCTION ENDS 8:15 p.m.

ENJOY A HEARTFELT VIDEO OF OUR STUDENTS GET READY TO BID AT THE LIVE AUCTION

9 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC BY EMERALD EMPIRE BAND

PATRON | $500

Alyssa Wade, Keller Williams Realty

Amy Grogg

Ben & Carolyn Brock

Chattanooga Allergy Clinic

Dr. David & Stephanie Lamar

Drs. Amit & Nisha Patel

Elisha Millan

Emish & Richa Patel

Gordon & Kit Parker

Jon & Kimberly Fiorello

Marsh McLennan Agency

McCallie School

RockPointBank

Roger & Missy Talley

Scenic City Orthodontics

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

Stephen and Dr. Elizabeth Forrester

The Barn Nursery

Valley Wine and Spirits

FRIEND | $250

Bill & Starr Wilson

Bob & Kate McBryar ‘95

Dr. Charles & Misa Ankar

Dr. Kate & Bryce Kirksey

Drs. Brett & Anna Melnikoff

Gray & Megan Salladay

Hazel & Honey Beauty

In Memory of Tom Wolfe

Jacob & Katrina Proffitt

Jarrod & Dr. Porche Adams

Phoenix Financial Partners Co.

Willie & Lisa Warren

Thank

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all our volunteers who helped the Gatsby Gala come to life!

Alice Clark

Amy Grogg

Kali Chastain

Karla Manouar

Katelyn O’Brian

Kimberly Fiorello

Mandy Bohner

Mindy Ruffalo

Pushpa Patel

Stephanie Young

Varsha Ghodosra

DONORS

A Child’s Garden Boutique

Agape’ Medical Spa

Alice Blue

Alice Clark and Catherine Leckenby

Amanda Loven

Anna Mackenzie Interiors

Anne Lee

Anonymous

Aqua-Tots Swim Schools

Atlanta Braves

Barn Door Boutique

Baylor School

Bethany Patten & Ken Neal

Blue Skies

Bluum

Bonefish Grill

Breakout

Brewhaus

Bronca Apparel Connecting Humanity

Bud Floral

Buff City Soap

Camp Wilderwood

Chambliss Center

Charles Plott

Charlotte’s Web Monograming and Gifts

Chattanooga Football Club

Chattanooga Theatre Center

Chattanooga Whiskey

Clean Your Dirty Face

Clozetivity of Chattanooga

Club Palates Hamilton Place

Clumpies Ice Cream

Common House

Council Fire Golf Course

Creative Discovery Museum

Cumberland Pool / Julie Thornburg

DanceLessonsByLenny.com

Dr. Katie Gooden ‘94

Elders Ace Hardware

Emily McGehee

Ethan and Stephanie Young

F45 Training Northshore

Fiamma Pizza Company

Fink’s Jewelers

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Forte Fitness

Frazier Five & Dime

Friend of St. Nicholas

G2G Salsa

Galen Dermatology Group and Kate Shuster ‘96

Goodman Expert Coffee Roasters

GPS

Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation

Happy Company Candle

High Point Climbing

Huntington Learning Center

I Go Tokyo

Igo-Organize LLC

Il Primo/Public House/The Social

Infinity Yoga

Innside Restaurant

Insane Paintball/Airsoft

Interior Care, Inc.

Jim’N Nicks Bar-B-Q

Joseph and Dianna Janini

Joshua Guyselman

K: A Boutique by Katherine Roberts

Kals Group Events & Catering

Kellen Shiles

Kennedy Jewelers

Kid to Kid

Laura Stephens

Learning Express

Leisure Time Bowling

Lizzie Chazen ‘96

Lucien Scott and Ace Kayak School

Mandy Bohner

Mary Lee

Mary Stocker at The Pilates Center Ooltewah

Matt Growder Magic

McCallie School, Sumner and Katie McCallie

McCracken Poston Jr

Megan Salladay, Hart & Hive Provisions, Ooltewah

Megan Summers & Megan Ciano

Mellow Mushroom

Modern Play

Moore Road Medi Spa

Mosaic

Mr. Carey

Mr. Leckenby

Mr. McGehee

Mr. Terry

Mrs. Barbara Blair

DONORS

Mrs. Dyer

Ms. Miscio

Nooga Splash

Notre Dame High School

Nurse April

Ole Smoky

Onward Reserve

Ooltewah Nursery & Landscape Co.

Pasha Salon / Kat Werk

Petit Jubilee

Plum Nelly

Premier Medical Aesthetics

PUTT-A-BOUT / Niraj ‘97 and Charuni Shah

REVIVAL

River City Pottery

Ryman Auditorium

Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill

Sara Mingus

Sarah Moore

Scenic City Orthodontics

Sharon K. Bass

Sherri Miller

Sophie’s

Southern Squeeze

Stronghold Coaching

Sweet and Savory Classroom

Sweet E’s

Tasty Donuts Ooltewah

Tellus Science Museum

The Bread Basket

The Lost Sea

The Patten Group

The Portrait Shoppe

The Sandbox Boutique / The Shore Next

Door

The Tivoli Foundation

TN Academy of Gymnastics

Tom Langston

Urban Collection Salon Company

Wild Birds Unlimited

Wildflowers Boudoir

Wrightway Inflatables

Yves Delorme

Zen Nail Spa

Zi Olive

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GUIDE TO BIDDING

HOW TO PLACE A BID

Scan the QR code below to access the OneCause auction on your mobile device.

Locate the Silent Auction on the bottom auction gavel (mobile).

The tab title might be named something other than “Silent Auction.”

Choose an item from the list and click the image or description to open bidding. You must be registered or buy a ticket for the event to bid.

Use the +/ - buttons to increase or decrease your bid amount. The initial amount shown is the minimum amount for the next bid.

Select the “Place Bid” button and confirm your bid. Enter your credit card, if not already on file.

Set a Max Bid (optional) using the +/ - buttons or type in a custom amount. Not interested? Select “Not Now.”

TERMS & PROCEDURES

1. All Sales Are Final – Sales are final as of Saturday, April 5, 2025. No exchanges or refunds. Some items may have restrictions, including expiration dates, participant age limits, and blackout dates.

2. Item Pickup – Items may be picked up the night of the event or at the St. Nicholas School office (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM). For pickup questions, contact Kate McBryar at (423) 8991999 or kmcbryar@stns.org.

3. Checkout Process – At the end of the evening, each winner must sign or initial their purchases at the checkout desk. Charges may be billed to your St. Nicholas account or paid via check or credit card.

4. Shared Purchases – Payment for shared items cannot be split at checkout and must be paid for by a designated bidder.

5. Winning Bids – Silent auction items will be awarded to the highest bidder, as determined by the auction official who circles the winning bid number.

All items have been generously donated. While every effort has been made to accurately describe and catalog them, all items are sold as is.

Every effort has been made to catalog and acknowledge all donated items, and we regret any omissions. We greatly appreciate all of our donors.

FIXED-PRICE ITEMS

PK3 CLASS PARTY: FIRE AND ICE

Join us for an exciting afternoon of FIRE AND ICE! A firetruck and firemen will come to campus to visit and teach us about what they do, and give us a tour of their truck! Following this exciting visit, we will share a yummy frozen treat! This party is scheduled for the afternoon of May 8 during school.

Price: $25

Tickets only needed for student

ELC CLASS PARTY: RIVERWALK OR RIDE

Meet at the Riverwalk with your bike and your tennis shoes for an ELC Adventure! Children and parents will accompany the ELC teachers for a bike ride or a walk on the Tennessee Riverwalk. We will also have a snack and time to play on the playground. This event is scheduled for May 3 from 9 to 10:30 am. Rain date set for May 10 from 9 to 10:30 am.

Price: $25

Tickets only needed for ELC student, not for parents or siblings

LOWER PRIMARY CLASS PARTY: LEGO WITH LOWER!

LEGO with Lower! Join your Lower Primary teachers in a builda-thon Lego afternoon. This event takes place April 8 from 3 to 4 pm at the Lower Primary cottage.

Price: $30

Tickets only needed for student

FIXED-PRICE ITEMS

LEVEL 5 CLASS PARTY: TIE DYE PARTY

Peace, Love and Tie Dye! We will enjoy Tie dying on the lawn while eating tie dye treats. This event takes place April 9 from 3 to 4 pm at the Middle Primary cottage It’s a Level 5 Student only event and will be so much fun!

Price: $35

LEVEL 6 CLASS PARTY: KARAOKE

Come join us for a Krispy Kreme AND Karaoke Party! Sing your heart out to your favorite tunes with lights, costumes, and video while you snack on a sweet treat.

This party is exclusively for Level 6 St. Nicholas School Students and will occur 3 to 4 pm on Tuesday, April 15. Don’t miss out and get your ticket now!

Price: $30

LEVEL 7 CLASS PARTY: SENIOR SPLASH

Sign your student up so they can join us for a “SENIOR” Splash Luau! We will enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of music, games, snacks, swimming, and even a few raffle prizes. We hope to see everyone there to hula down with friends.

This party is exclusively for Level 7 St. Nicholas School students. The is scheduled for May 5 from 3 to 4 p.m. with a rain date of May 12. Don’t miss out and get your ticket now!

Price: $35

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PK3 Students “LITTLE ONES WITH GREAT HEARTS”

PK3 students used their tiny hands to shape clay hearts, which were then fired, glazed in mother of pearl, and refired. The finished hearts are beautifully mounted on a gold background.

Donor: Class of 2032

Mandy Bohner ‘83

Level 1 Students “LOVE”

Each Level 1 student painted bottle caps with vibrant acrylics, artfully assembled to spell “LOVE.” This colorful piece radiates joy and creativity, brightening any space.

Donor: Class of 2031

Mandy Bohner ‘83

Level 2 Students “BLOWING BUBBLES”

Level 2 students crafted vibrant paper collage bubbles, coming together in a playful artwork that celebrates a favorite pastime: blowing bubbles on a beautiful day.

Donor: Class of 2030

Mandy Bohner ‘83

Level 3 Students “STRAWBERRY FIELDS”

Level 3 students carefully shaped their own clay strawberries and added vibrant glazes, bringing each piece to life with unique colors and textures.

Donor: Class of 2029

Mandy Bohner ‘83

Level 4 Students “TURTLE TIME”

Level 3 students created a vibrant encaustic-painted turtle, blending color and texture into a striking, one-of-a-kind artwork.

Donor: Class of 2028

Mandy Bohner ‘83

Level 5 Students “GOLDEN HOUR”

Level 5 students crafted a stunning tree sculpture from melted glue, finishing it with a golden hue to create a textured and elegant work of art.

Donor: Class of 2027

Mandy Bohner ‘83

Level 6 Students “GONE FISHING”

This vibrant piece features a painted fish delicately hanging on a hook, showcasing bold colors and intricate details that bring the scene to life.

Donor: Class of 2026

Mandy Bohner ‘83

Level 7 Students “GO IN PEACE”

Each of the 20 Level 7 students hand-stitched the word “PEACE” in a different language, collectively creating a beautiful, multicultural reminder of unity and harmony.

Donor: Class of 2025

Mandy Bohner ‘83

HEAD OF SCHOOL FOR THE DAY

Head of School for the Day is the opportunity for your child to build leadership skills. Shadow Mr. McGehee for an unforgettable educational adventure that blends learning with leadership, offering a unique glimpse into the daily operations of our beloved school.

Donor: Robert McGehee

NAME THE SCHOOL ENTRANCE ROAD SIGN

Name the school entrance road for the 2025-26 school year! Dropping off and picking up at carpool will be a treat for you and your family with your custom named street!

Donor: St. Nicholas School

ROCK & ROLL

This package includes a Danelectro Danoblaster Hearsay Harmony Burst Electric Guitar, guitar strap, case, tremolo arm/whammy bar, “Bad Dog” Washburn amplifier, new connection cord, new colorful Fender picks, and two vintage David Bowie records: “The Man Who Sold the World” and “Let’s Dance”. The guitar has been inspected and tuned and is ready to rock!

Donor: Ethan & Stephanie Young

BLUUM BASKET

This stunning basket from Bluum is filled with a beautiful coffee table book by Carlos Mota, a Rifle Paper puzzle, a Niven Morgan candle, coasters with the state of Tennessee outlined in gold leaf, and a stunning green glass bud vase.

Donor: Bluum

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OLE SMOKY BUNDLE

Adorn yourself with all things Ole Smoky. This basket includes an Ole Smoky Yeti, a hat, 2 pairs of Ole Smoky socks, golf tees, and even a bag to carry your gear. You will also be able to enjoy a 750 ml mason jar of Ole Smoky blackberry moonshine and sample 50 ml jars of their butter pecan and apple pie moonshines. Don’t miss out on this package!

Donor: Ole Smoky Distillery

HAPPY HOUR AT THE FRUIT BAR

An iconic scene that could represent many different bars in many different places. This particular bar scene was influenced by the bar at the late and great Brass Register on Georgia Avenue, Chattanooga, TN. Happy Hour at the Fruit Bar was originally etched and printed in the early 2000s while Sharon was printmaking at Arkansas State University. This framed piece measures 18” wide x 14” tall.

Donor: Sharon Bass

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RADIANT SKIN

Your face will thank you for buying this package! With a Foreo Luna 3 massaging device, a $70 gift certificate to Clean Your Dirty Face, and 2 Foreo hydrating masks, you will be able to pamper yourself. Your face will thank you!

Donors: Alice Blue and Clean Your Dirty Face

HAND PAINTED WINE BOTTLES

Display or indulge in these beautifully hand-painted bottle of champagne by artist and St. Nicholas parent Sarah Moore. This one-of-a-kind masterpiece adds a personal and memorable touch as a gift or for toasting to love and life’s special moments.

Donor: Sarah Moore

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IN THE WAVES COWL BY KATIE GOODEN ‘94

Handknit by Dr. Katie Gooden ‘94, this stunning cowl is the perfect accessory. Using elegant stitches, this 100% wool cowl is a musthave!

Donor: Katie Gooden ‘94

White Option

Pink & White Option

DAVID YURMAN CLASSIC CABLE BRACELET

This classic cable bracelet is made of sterling silver and is adorned with cultured 4 mm freshwater pearls and .07 carats of pavé-set diamonds.

Donor: Finks

BIG BABY BY LIZZIE CHAZEN ‘96

For this large-scale piece, Lizzie was inspired by the enormous feeling of fully existing in this world and the joy that occurs when fully present. In those fleeting moments, feelings can be so big, as if you’re an uninhibited big baby again. Emotions can strike out of the BLUE, even when we least expect it. Measuring an impressive 24” wide by 54.5” high, this piece is a beautiful reminder to embrace our feelings and love big.

Donor: Lizzie Chazen ‘96

“SHINING LIGHT” BY EMILY MCGEHEE

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PUTT-A-BOUT MAT

The PUTT-A-BOUT Par 3 Plus Putting Green is the perfect golf training aid for working on your short game. Fun for all ages. Easy to roll up and store away when not in use. The winner can customize their mat with text or a corporate logo.

Donors: PUTT-A-BOUT Niraj ‘97 and Charuni Shah

Painted by Emily McGehee, wife of our Head of School, these pieces showcase her exploration of ink as a dynamic, fluid medium. Vibrant pigments blend and flow together, creating distinctive compositions that evoke unique emotions in each viewer.

This piece is framed, with each piece measuring 17” wide x 21” high.

Donor: Emily McGehee

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HANDMADE WALLET

This handcrafted wallet is made from fullgrain traditional harness leather. Designed to last for years, the rich leather will only improve with time, developing a unique and beautiful patina. As a special touch, the winner has the option to personalize the wallet with a monogrammed leather stamp.

Donor: Bob McBryar

POOL PARTY AT ST. NICHOLAS SCHOOL

Hosting a birthday party or celebrating promotion or the end of a sports season? There is nothing more frustrating than trying to find the perfect location. Look no further: you will get to host an exclusive party for 20 children using the St. Nicholas pool during the summer of 2025!

The winner of this item will get to enjoy 2 hours in the St. Nicholas Pool, with a lifeguard included. Not only that- your party will be even more exciting because your guests will get to enjoy a combo bounce house with a slide donated by Wrightway Inflatables. Talk about fun in the sun!

Donors: Wrightway Inflatables and St. Nicholas School

GUIDED FAMILY FUNYAK ON THE HIWASSEE

Win this amazing opportunity to take a memorable private guided funyak trip down the Hiwassee led by our very own Mr. Lucien and an assistant. All gear will be included. Bring your picnic. For a family of up to 6 people and ages 4 and up.

Donors: Ace Kayaking School and Lucien Scott

BUD FLORAL PARTY

Gather your friends and bid on this guided floral design class at Bud Floral + Home. The winner can invite 5 friends to join them to enjoy a private class for 6 and learn the ins and outs of floral design.

Donor: Bud Floral + Home

CHATTANOOGA WHISKEY

This 4-bottle set brings together some of Chattanooga Whiskey’s finest and most soughtafter expressions. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just starting your whiskey journey, this bundle offers a diverse tasting experience ranging from high-proof cask strength to a rare experimental release.

Donor: Chattanooga Whiskey

PAINTING BY TOM LANGSTON

This entrancing acrylic on paper artwork leaves much to the imagination. This framed original art allows the viewer to get lost in their thoughts. The vivid yet calming colors ensure this piece of art will complement any decor.

Donor: Tom Langston

Dr. Ted and Amy Arrowsmith

George ‘10, Mary Margaret ‘11, John ‘13, and Teddy ‘16

Dr. Derek and Tiffany Holland Drew ‘18 and Ellie ‘20

Drs. Jejal Bathi and Sumana Nagireddy

Praketh '22 and Praseeda '24

Hunter and Mary Catherine McCord

Henry ‘29 and Jack ‘31

Ben and Carolyn Brock

The Grogg Family loves St. Nicholas School

Sophie ‘21

Joseph and Dianna Janini are honored to support St. Nicholas School!

Gio '26

Roger and Missy

Talley

Reese ‘17

“Thank you for the best friendships, St. Nicholas!”

Love, Faith Fiorello ‘25

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Join us for our Summer Camp! We have nine weekly sessions running from May 27-July 25. The Day and Enrichment Camps are for boys and girls ages 3-12 and the Junior Counselor program is for boys and girls ages 13-15.