Gala Program 2024

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gala 2024

March 2, 2024

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JW Marriott Tampa Water Street

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events

7:00 pm

Cocktails & hors d’oeuvres with live entertainment from student band

7:45 pm

Ballroom doors open

8:00 pm

Dinner is served, live entertainment by Tampa Prep Chorus

8:30 pm

Program begins

9:30 pm

After Party Begins, dancing, drinks, photo booth & more!

9:30 pm

Silent Auction closes

to our guests, Welcome to the 2024 Tampa Prep Gala!

We are thrilled that you’re able to join us tonight as we celebrate our community: the students, parents, grandparents, faculty & staff that make Tampa Prep such a special place.

Your support is vital to continue to allow our students to Think, Create, Be Themselves, Aspire to Excellence and Go Beyond as they grow from kids to teens to young adults.

Thank you so much for trusting us with your children and thank you for being such an important part of our Tampa Prep community. We can’t do it without you!

Kevin M. Plummer Head of School

Special thanks to our

sponsors

Presenting Sponsor Darcie & Joel Kassewitz

legacy Sponsor The Jones Family

after party Sponsor The Winters Family

cocktail party Sponsor The Barber Family

Specialty Cocktail Bar Coppertail Brewing Co.

Bar Sponsors Tony & Dina Muniz The Dutkowsky Family & Why Not Boutique 4

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Special thanks to our

sponsors

gold Sponsors Creative Contractors Northern Trust PEI Global Partners Michael & Ramona Shimberg

table wine Sponsor Sharon & Peter Lopez

Red & GOld Sponsors Bayshore Animal Clinic Carlson IP Law, LLC - Cole Carlson ‘07 Dr. Joyce & Bill Hepscher Drs. Raj & Tanuja Kotak Dan Firoz & Ambreen Qureshi Jayson & Shilow Sack Bob & Cathy Smith Christiana & Dave Thompson VoltAir GJ & Triparna de Vreede

bronze Sponsors Blakley Echeverry & Daniel Sallade Judy Genshaft & Steve Greenbaum Shannon Mahaffey & Elizabeth Krystyn Sims Crane & Equipment Smile Design Dentistry

terrapin Sponsor Hepner Architects Rachel & Jason Magee Realty LV Rachel Albritton Lunsford & Gunster

faculty Sponsors Bump ‘90 & Heather Fahey Brigid ‘89 & Bill Futch Brooke & Rob Henning KWJ Architechts Dinny ‘92 & Joe Lechman Allison & Jennifer Mook ‘88 Kevin & Jenn Plummer Tim & Aned Richter The Spirk Family Holly & David Waldron

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tonight made possible by our

gala committee Jenny Jones (co-chair) Tony Muniz (co-chair) Julie Dutkowsky Megan Feindt

Sil e n t Au c t ion

sports spotlight #115 4 lower level tickets to Lightning vs.

Blue Jackets on 4/9 Generously donated by Matt Danahy ‘79.

#140 4 ALL INCLUSIVE tickets in the ConnectWise LOGE on 4/9 Generously donated by The Magee Family & ConnectWise.

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4 suite tickets to New York Yankees Spring Training on 3/10

4 Club Level tickets to Lightning vs.

Senators on 4/11 with signed Cirelli stick

Generously donated by Tony & Dina Muniz.

Generously donated by The Fahey Family.

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#147

3 tickets to Lightning vs. Rangers on 3/14 in Smile Design Dentistry Suite

2 Channel Club tickets to 4/17 Lightning vs. Maple Leafs

Generously donated by Smile Design Dentistry.

Generously donated by Tony & Dina Muniz.

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#148

4 Lower Level tickets to Lightning vs.

Red Wings on 4/1 Generously donated by Bob & Cathy Smith.

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4 Tampa Bay Rays Lower Box tickets for2024 regular season game Generously donated by Tampa Bay Rays.

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u c t i on A t n e l i S Concert spotlights #104 2 tickets to Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin and Pitbull on 3/10 Generously donated by Matt Danahy ‘79.

#105 2 tickets to Tim McGraw & Carly Pearce on 3/15 in Smile Design Dentistry Suite Generously donated by Smile Design Dentistry.

#129 2 tickets to Kenny Chesney on 4/20 in a suite Generously donated by Tony & Dina Muniz.

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Dining spotlight #136 Boulon - 6-course wine dinner for 6 Generously donated by Jeff & Erica Gigante and Next Level Brands.

#120 Avila - 4-course private dinner for 4 Generously donated by Tony & Dina Muniz.

#112 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa 1-night stay and $250 dinner Generously donated by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa.

#131 Besito: Sunday brunch for 10 Generously donated by Besito Mexican Restaurant.

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PEI Global Partners is an investment bank specializing in Power, Energy and Infrastructure transactions with offices in Tampa and New York City.

PEI is proud to support Tampa Preparatory School’s mission of fostering academic excellence and instilling creativity in its students.

For more information about PEI, please visit www.peigp.com Check the background of this firm on FINRA’s BrokerCheck: www.finra.org Member FINRA, SIPC

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u c t ion A t n e il S vacation spotlight #302 1-week stay in Indian Rocks Beach Waterfront Condo Generously donated by Elizabeth Krystyn & Rick Fueyo.

#300 1-week stay in Downtown Portland Maine Condo Generously donated by Doug Nguyen.

#304 & #305 2 Amelia Island Condos - 3-night stay each Generously donated by the Simonetti Family.

#303 3-night stay in Brevard, North Carolina Waterfall Home Generously donated by Dwayne & Eileen Thorton.

#301 3-night stay in Stowe, Vermont Generously donated by Dwayne & Eileen Thornton.

m a n y t h a n ks t o ou r

partners Local Revival Co. Snapshot Media Breezin Entertainment Alpert Enterprises

JW Marriott Tampa Water Street Tampa Balloon Co. Encore Furniture Fiesta Solutions Alphalit Letters Tampa

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u c t ion A t n e il S vacation spotlight #306 1-week stay in 5-bedroom Cape Cod, MA House for up to 10 guests Generously donated by Geoff Guidera ‘95 & David Schintzius.

#307 1-week stay in Beaver Creek, CO townhome - June 2024 Generously donated by Eva and Laurentiu Vlad.

#308 3-night stay at Black Urchin Boutique Resort in Cayman Islands Generously donated by Molly Thomas | Black Urchin Boutique Resort.

#309 3-week stay at Clearwater Beach Home Generously donated by Bill & Laurie Winters.

RaffleITEMS International Diamond Center bracelet with $5,350 value Generously donated by International Diamond Center.

12-year Pappy Van Winkle Special Reserve Lot “B” Generously donated by Tony & Dina Muniz.

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lightning Round

Live!

Ponte

You plus five of your closest friends will be treated to an incredible 6-course tasting dinner and exquisite culinary experience at Ponte Modern American in Midtown Tampa.

Generously donated by Ponte.

Rocca

You and five lucky guests will enjoy a delicious 8-course dinner, including wine service, dessert and coffee, at The Officina at Rocca - a Michelin Star Italian restaurant in Tampa Heights.

Generously donated by Rocca.

Noble Crust You and 11 guests will enjoy an all-inclusive and custom in-home 3-course meal with our executive chef Fernando Sanchez, along with wine pairings from our Noble Crust wine selections.

Generously donated by Noble Crust.

Epicurean You and 9 guests will enjoy a private 5-course chef’s dinner paired with champagne and 6 bottles of wine in the beautiful Epicurean Hotel Cooking Theater.

Generously donated by the Jones Family.

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live auction

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6-HOUR CHARTER ON A 64-FOOT YACHT FOR UP TO 10 PEOPLE You’re invited to bid on a luxurious six-hour charter on Revelation, a 64-foot yacht in Tampa Bay. Take your pick of: 1) a day of cruising while stopping to shop and dine around Tampa and St. Pete 2) an afternoon cruise in the bay, anchoring for sunset and enjoying Tampa’s evening skyline, or 3) a beach day where our William’s Jet Tender will transport you to shore. Or, build your own itinerary!

No matter what adventure you choose, you will be treated to a stunning day on the water. The charter includes a captain and mate, as well as appetizers and beverages (both alcoholic and nonalcoholic). Perfect for celebrating a special occasion, entertaining clients, or just creating an unforgettable weekend experience.

To be used on a mutually agreed upon date. Total value $5,500+.

Generously donated by Eric & Gina Bailey.

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Supporting educational excellence adds up.

Supporting educational equity and persistence inspires the fullest realization of professional achievement and financial success. That’s why Northern Trust is proud to support the Tampa Preparatory School, who, like us, believe broadening opportunities for students is a smart investment.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT

Daniel J. Honegger President, Tampa Bay 1001 Water Street Tampa, FL 33602 djh2@ntrs.com; 813-277-0900 northerntrust.com WEALTH PLANNING | BANKING | TRUST & ESTATE SERVICES | INVESTING | FAMILY OFFICE

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Golf with Gary Sheffield at an exclusive golf course on florida’s east coast For the golfers in the room, don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to play with local legend Gary Sheffield, former MLB All-Star player and proud Tampa Prep alumni parent. You and two friends will be given access to an ultra-exclusive course - so exclusive that it shall not be named - with less than 100 members on the east coast of Florida where rumor has it beverages and snacks are distributed by drone. Enjoy an unparalleled golfing experience with one of the greatest sluggers in baseball history. You never know who you might see at this carefully designed, top-rated course!

Generously donated by Gary & DeLeon Sheffield.

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live auction

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4 SUITE tickets to Morgan Wallen at Raymond James Four tickets in the Creative Contractors suite for the Morgan Wallen “One Night At A Time” Tour in Tampa at Raymond James Stadium on July 12. Includes food & drinks (beer & wine) plus one parking pass. 11-time 2023 Billboard Music Awards-winner and Top Male Artist Morgan Wallen was proclaimed “one of the biggest stars in pop & country, period” by the New York Times you don’t want to miss this show!

Openers: Jelly Roll, Nate Smith, Bryan Martin Generously donated by Creative Contractors & The Bomstein Family.

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We are thrilled to support the Tampa Prep community as we honor tradition, achievement, and the promise of the future.

Rob, Rachel & Sophia Lunsford ‘26

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you are making an

immediate impact on

Your generous contributions have helped with the following important improvements:

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• Faculty Professional Development • Updated Gym Mats • Video Production Equipment • Investments in the Arts Program • Pool Shade Installation • VEX Robotics Tournaments • New Student Transportation • New Weight Room Equipment • New Faculty MacBooks & iPads • Enhanced Middle School Games • Increased Number of Terrapin Days • Upper School Activities including Science Olympiad, Model U.N., Red Shell, off-campus experiences, etc.

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live auction

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Manchester United Experience An EXCLUSIVE Manchester United Experience for 4: • A private guided tour of the legendary Old Trafford Stadium, with exclusive behind-thescenes access to the ‘Theatre of Dreams’ • A private guided tour of the Manchester United Museum, with an opportunity to marvel at the Club’s exceptional history from the early glory days with legends like Sir Bobby Charlton to the superstars of the modern day • A Manchester United shirt signed by the first-team squad • Professional photographs on the day of the match • A warm welcome from Manchester United on match day with champagne and canapés on arrival followed by full hospitality at a private table in one of the Club’s premium hospitality suites • A delicious à la carte meal, half-time and post-match drinks and snacks, with a fully complimentary bar throughout, along with pre-match build-up featuring a guest speaker or entertainer • Executive padded seats in the renowned Sir Bobby Charlton Stand, offering unparalleled views of the pitch Generously donated by Darcie & Joel Kassewitz

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