Wesley Prom: A Totally Rad 80s Gala

On Saturday, May 21, Wesley had its first real in-person gala in four years, and boy, did we party All Night Long. The theme was “Wesley Prom - A Totally Rad 80s Gala” and wow, did people take that to heart. There was more crimped hair, mullet wigs, blue eyeshadow, and Living up to the philanthropic hype shoulderpads on display than there probably has been anywhere in the last thirty-five years. I don’t know about you, but I’m still trying to wash out the lingering Aqua Net in my hair! This was my first full Gala at Wesley and I heard many of the epic stories about how big of a deal it is for the Wesley community. Now, having experienced it, I can officially say that Wesley —

I’m Never Gonna Give You Up, never gonna let you down!

Because a Wesley Gala completely lives up to the hype. The community came out in full support with over 350 Wesley parents, teachers, staff, and friends partying their hardest all in the name of raising money for our school. Specifically, we were raising money to enhance safety and security on our campus, and I think that resonated with many of our families. After a touching video where our students talked about how Wesley makes them feel safe, our guests raised their paddles to donate a collective $64,275 toward state of the art new fences and gates at the school. Thank you Wesley community for always being willing to support our school in so many ways. Whether it was through our Fund A Need fundraiser at the Gala, to your Annual Fund donation, being the cheering squad at the Run for a Cause Jog-a-thon, or purchasing an Auction item or Teacher Outing, you’ve truly made my first year at Wesley a complete success! Now I know what it truly means to be a

part of the Wesley family.

Tammy Rodriguez • Parent to Penny (5th Grade) director of development

GALA CHAIRS

Jenny Hollier Tammy Rodriguez Marissa Seeman

GALA COMMITTEE

Lindsey Drasin Dyllan Fernandez Adam Gershon Soyon Halpin Christine Kushner Lisa Sabatino Lange Samantha Thompson

GALA DONORS

Anonymous Catherine and John Aquino The Baker Family Dena and John Beck Brittany Berg Lauren and Scott Blakeley Esq. Lauren and Brendon Blincoe Lauren and August Brandenstein Aileen Cuesta-Brown and Douglas Brown Cynthia Ortega and Alvaro Castillo Juli and Morgan Cavanaugh Allison and David Chalfin Sandra Chicas Kimberly and Christopher Clarke Sr. Myrna and Dan Coen Doug Cohn Vanessa Fiola and Ryan Crase Julianne and Nicholas Davey Verena and Russell Denove Tina and Rob Dickinson Sabrina and Robert Doherty Natalia and Scott Ewalt Dyllan Fernandez The Fernandez Mercer Family Alicyn Packard and Jason Friedman Julie and Megan Galles Jennifer and Adam Gershon Norm and Barbara Gershon Brigid and Chris Grant Lisa and Christian Grattan Marla Saltzman and Forest Guider Soyon and Baz Halpin Lisa and Nathan Handlon Elizabeth and Stephen Heneveld Rania Shammas and Michael Hetzner Jenny and Christopher Hollier Patty and Norman Kelsey The Kolanach Family Shannan Rouss and Adam Krassenbaum Jackie Lay Mariah and Matthew Leavitt Melissa and Brian Levin Jeanne-Marie and Christopher Lindsay Marcia and Barry Littman The Makarem Family Linda and Darrel Malamut Larry Sullivan and David Monahan Anna Fudacz and Steven Montgomery Laurel Coppock and Robert Mort Alexis and Sebastian Morton Mimi and Michael Narducci Marie and Michael Natividad Brooke and Gavin O’Connor The O’Flaherty Family Doris and Michael O’Hara Luz Herrera-Olaya and Marco Olaya Gennifer Hutchison and Andrew Ortner Daniela and Matt Osborn Amy and David Ostiguy Shayla and Gregory Plummer Sara Rue and Kevin Price Mairin and David Reed Robert Sudduth and Greg Rikaart Pam and Scott Schachter Marissa and Danny Seeman Laurie and Craig Silverstein Abigail and Conrad Sison Esq. Wendy and Frank Spindler Stanley and Audrey Goldstein Foundation Tammy Talbot Jill and Jack Thomas Samantha and Grant Thompson Jamie and Joseph Tourouk Myriel and Jim Tyree Carrie and Paolo Velasco Jomana Asi and Aamir Wahab Andrea and Alan Waldman Ann Borusiewich-Woirhaye and David Woirhaye Lauren and Justin Young

LIVIN’ ON A PRAYER SPONSORS The Kolanach Family Jenna Bans and Justin Spitzer Marjorie and Eupremio Zizza

DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’ SPONSORS Mariah and Matthew Leavitt

HAVE A DRINK ON ME - BAR SPONSORS Lauren and Scott Blakeley Esq. Verena and Russell Denove Ann Borusiewich-Woirhaye and David Woirhaye

DON’T YOU FORGET ABOUT ME SPONSORS The Baker Family Jennifer and Adam Gershon Emma and Nicholas Koskoff Hillary and Jermaine Turner Anonymous (2) Catherine and John Aquino PB and Gregory Armbrister The Baker Family Tammara Billik Lauren and Scott Blakeley Esq. Cynthia Ortega and Alvaro Castillo Juli and Morgan Cavanaugh Sandra Chicas Vanessa Fiola and Ryan Crase Julianne and Nicholas Davey Sabrina and Robert Doherty Kari Negri-Donatelli and Mike Donatelli Kimberly and Matthew Donnan The Fernandez Mercer Family Jennifer and Adam Gershon Miriam and James Goller Soyon and Baz Halpin Jenny and Christopher Hollier Laura Murphy and Andrew Hopkins Cathryn Humphris The Kirkpatrick Family Clare and Wayne Knight The Kolanach Family Schuyler Grant and Jeff Krasno Ilana and Daniel Krechmer Jeanne-Marie and Christopher Lindsay Maryam Malakpour and Rawdon Messenger Alexis and Sebastian Morton Mimi and Michael Narducci Gennifer Hutchison and Andrew Ortner Alana and Gregory Polcsa Elizabeth Bogush and Lukas Reiter Josie Ventura and Raul Ruvalcaba Jr. Missy and Kenny Schnurstein Sailaja Yenepalli and Hemanand Subbiyan Jill and Jack Thomas Jessica and Jason Vanderyacht Andrea and Alan Waldman Marjorie and Eupremio Zizza