SPONSORED BY ST. MARK’S PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION
CELEBRATE ST. MARK’S
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
April 17, 2021
April 17, 2021 Good evening! Thank you for joining us for Celebrate St. Mark’s 2021 – The Great Outdoors! Tonight is indeed special. As we gather together virtually from our homes and celebrate with friends and family, we recognize the St. Mark’s Wilderness Program which has been helping boys grow into good men for five decades. This year’s Parents’ Association President, Katherine Steinbrueck, along with our Celebrate St. Mark’s Chairs Jennifer Applbaum, Elizabeth Perry-Miller, and Briana Frenkel, have provided exceptional leadership, determination, flexibility, and creativity in planning this important event during a pandemic with a great deal of uncertainty. With a dedicated team of volunteers and true Lion spirit, they have worked hard to make this a night to remember. And, while we can’t all be together in person tonight, it is gratifying to see our community continuing to exhibit such care and support for our boys, our teachers, and our School. My colleagues and I are deeply grateful to you and to the Parents’ Association for dedicating the proceeds from this evening’s event toward the Frank Jordan Wilderness Endowment, ongoing tornado recovery, and the St. Mark’s Fund. As you know, the events of the past eighteen months have placed unprecedented pressure on the School’s human and financial resources, as it has on many families, businesses, and organizations throughout our community and our city. In the midst of multiple seismic challenges, our community has remained steadfast and never wavered. I am so grateful for the support that you have shown for one another and for the School. One of St. Mark’s great strengths is that it is a mission-driven school. We strive each day to help boys grow into character-driven men who will live meaningful lives and make a positive difference. The strength, determination, resilience, and optimism that our boys, teachers, and families continue to demonstrate each day in the face of adversity are remarkable. I hope you enjoy this very special evening and want you to know how much your continued support means! Here’s wishing you, your family, and our whole school community all the best as we make our way down the homestretch of a year that we will never forget! Go Lions! St. Mark’s Strong! With sincere gratitude,
David W. Dini Eugene McDermott Headmaster
April 17, 2021
St. Mark’s School of Texas will always be home to our boys and families. When our sons are not learning at 10600 Preston Road, they are broadening their education in the great outdoors. In 1971, St. Mark’s extended the Marksman classroom into the wild, and, today, boys continue to explore the outdoors across the United States. This year’s Celebrate St. Mark’s theme is a tribute to the 50th Anniversary of the St. Mark’s Wilderness Program. It is such an honor to chair this milestone event. From the beginning, we were thrilled at the idea of gathering our St. Mark’s family together and celebrating the adventures into the wild. Even though we are camping “solo” tonight, we are all still together under the same bright stars. It is a unique night to lionize our remarkable School, our boys, and traditions of the past five decades in the outdoors. No matter where your son is along the path to manhood, the wilderness program provides a unique opportunity to experience growth and leadership skills that help him navigate through life. We are so grateful for each committee member, sponsor, and donor who graciously hit the trail to make tonight happen. Your adaptability and enthusiasm made all of this possible. And to each of you watching the virtual event: we hope you delight in this evening with your whole family. Enjoy the trail of greetings and memories, sounds from Emerald City band, tidings from David Dini, a live auction, and more!
Sincerely, Jennifer Applbaum, Briana Frenkel, and Elizabeth Perry-Miller Celebrate Co-Chairs 2021
Katherine Steinbrueck St. Mark’s Parents’ Association President
Hit the trail for CELEBRATE ST. MARK’S: THE GREAT OUTDOORS Key Dates and Times The online auction is active now and goes through Saturday at 9:00 p.m. Go online to bid on silent auction items and Teacher Gifts of Time. The virtual event and live auction begins Saturday at 7:00 p.m. and will include wilderness program highlights, faculty surprises, prize drawings, and the music of Emerald City Entertainment.
How To Join To bid on items in the silent and live auctions, log in and create an account here: https://smtexas.muradbid.com To watch the virtual event and live auction, visit smtexas.org/celebrate at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday night.
FAQs and How It Works Bidding in the Online Auction, including Teacher Gifts of Time Register at https://smtexas.muradbid.com and create a profile. After you have a credit card on file, you may bid from your mobile phone or computer. We recommend placing bids from your phone while you watch the virtual event on your TV or computer screen. The Online Auction, including silent auction items and Teacher Gifts of Time, is open and will close on Saturday, April 17 at 9:00 p.m. You will receive instant notifications if you are the high bidder or if you have been outbid. There will be an option to set your max bid price per item. The last bid on an item when the Online Auction closes will be declared the winner.
Bidding in the Live Auction Live Auction bidding works the same as in-person bidding. The auctioneer will give details of the live auction package and then begin accepting bids. Bids are made from your bidding central homepage in real time as the auctioneer calls out the item, so don’t be late! We recommend placing bids from your phone or computer screen while you watch the virtual event on a different screen. When the live auction begins, a highlighted BID NOW button will be seen. Group purchases for live auction packages are encouraged and welcome; however, one person must be responsible for the bidding. The successful bid will be entered on that person’s bid account and must be paid in full. We are unable to facilitate the splitting of payment among different bid accounts. Please plan to coordinate any cost-sharing personally.
Bidding Rules All auction items and services are subject to the conditions of sale listed below: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
When the Live Auction begins, it will continue until all items have been sold. The auctioneer will have sole discretion to set bids commensurate with the value of the item being sold. To enter a bid, you must be registered with a credit card on file at https://smtexas.muradbid.com. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer will be the buyer. In the event of any dispute, the auctioneer will have sole discretion to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer and re-sell the item in dispute. When a bidder is acknowledged by the auctioneer as the winner, the winning bidder thereby agrees to accept and pay for the item at the stated bid. In addition, the winning bidder assumes full risk and responsibility for the item.
Check Out At the close of the auction, each guest will be notified of his or her winning items and be prompted to submit final payment. If you forget to check out, we will charge your credit card on file. Receipts will be sent via e-mail. Please check your receipt and report discrepancies immediately.
Winning Items Winning bidders will be contacted via email on April 19 to arrange delivery/ pickup of their winning items.
The Fine Print Auction items have been donated and cannot be exchanged or returned. All items sold “AS IS.” The buyer is responsible for checking the conditions and expiration dates. All sales are final.
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS SURVIVALIST SPONSOR Kathy and Harlan Crow
SHERPA SPONSORS Benchmark Bank Faulkner Perrin Custom Homes Melanie and Eugene Jabbour ’96
OUTDOORSMAN SPONSORS Nancy & David Dini Preeti Naik & Jay Ghosh Susan and John Long Mandy & Clayton Main Katherine & Brian Steinbrueck
GUIDE SPONSORS
WILDLIFE SPONSORS
Stephanie and Todd Anderson Jennifer and Lee Applbaum Heath & Scott Beasley Judy & Rey Bosita Van & Victor Chen ’90 Julie and Eric Clark Michelle & Russell Fojtasek ’80 Kathryn & Jim Francis Briana & Scott Frenkel Nancy & Michael Goldberg Sarah Happe & Ken Estrena Stephanie and Beau Harbour ’01 Kathryne & Jeffrey Hillier ’76 Hollee and Zac Hirzel Monique and Stephen Hohmann Melinda and Jim Johnson Delia & Rene Kiehn Leigh and Ben Koch Maritza and Jeff Liaw Kim and John Loftus Kathy Mallick Jeanne and Andrew Medland Christi and Cory Morrow ’87 Abby and Jeff Olyan Lynette Page and Anthony Vecchione Elizabeth and Matt Perry-Miller Sabita & Bikash Saha Natalie and Joe Siegel Megan and YJ Sun Lauren and Jason Sutherland Lynne and Carlos Vaz Angela & Luis Zambrano Dawn & David Zierk
Mia and Tyler Brous Cindy and Ed Brown Cathy & David Cole Dana and Reid Dunbar Alli & Matt Eagan Eleyna & Casey Erick Sara and David Gail Karen Halsell & John Ashton Sonia and Jatin Kakkar Christine Ho and Anil Koganti Allison & Alan Levy ’88 D’J & Brannon Perkison Heidi & Mike Pickens Whitney and Rob Strauss Charmaine and George Tang Rong Zeng & Xue Rong Hong
IN-KIND DONORS AND VENDOR PARTNERS Alpha Lit Dallas Beyond Branching Out Floral Design Jennifer Brower, A Different Perspective Graphic Design The Camper Concierge Emerald City Entertainment Fauxcades Frenkel & Frenkel LLP JD Chippery/Amy Ward Erin McKool Perch Event Décor SAGE Vestals Catering
The Celebrate Committee remembers Katy Rubarth, Director of Communications, for her help and dedication to Celebrate St. Mark’s over the years. The traditions that make St. Mark’s so special, such as the Wilderness Program, were something she cherished and worked to preserve.
CELEBRATE COMMITTEE Jennifer Applbaum Briana Frenkel Elizabeth Perry-Miller Stephanie Anderson
Co-Chair Co-Chair Co-Chair Treasurer-Elect
Merry Munson Wyatt
Live Auction
Van Chen
Raffle, Silent Auction
Judy Bosita
Teacher Gifts of Time
Lynsey Day Sue Long
Décor Décor
Michelle Fotjasek Monique Hohmann Karen Foster Melanie Jabbour Sepi Mostafavipour
Letters from Home Letters from Home Music & Entertainment Music & Entertainment Food & Beverages
SPECIAL THANK YOUS Dave Carden Scott Jolly, Jan Forrester, and Sam Insel Suzanne Townsend Nancy Goldberg Kristin Mlakar, Sherry Yates, and Cheray Williams Lea Guiler and Natalie Siegel Kiki and Jeff Pennington Kathy Mallick Jim Windlinger
BUY A CHANCE FOR THE PERFECT LAKE WEEKEND AT LONG COVE AT CEDAR CREEK LAKE! ONLY 70 MILES FROM DALLAS! Enjoy a three day/two night stay in Camp House at Sunset Point along with a $100 credit at the Regatta Grill and use of all amenities and activities. Long Cove is a luxury lake home community on Cedar Creek Lake about an hour from downtown Dallas featuring amenities like the Lake Club with resort style pool and waterslide, four miles of hike and bike trails, nine hole executive golf course, 20,000-square-foot putting green, boating, fishing ponds, tennis, basketball, pickleball, and more. Excludes major holiday weekends and must be used by 12/31/21. Generously donated by Long Cove.
Purchase tickets online at www.smtexas.org/celebrate $100 each; three for $250; six for $500 •
Winning ticket will be drawn on April 17, 2021, at St. Mark’s School of Texas, 10600 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas 75230.
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Need not be present to win.
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Winner must reside in Tarrant County, Dallas County, or an adjoining county.
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Winner is responsible for taxes associated with the value of winnings.
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Please see www.smtexas.org/celebrate for complete rules and details.
LIVE AUCTION
Funds raised will benefit the St. Mark’s Fund, campus tornado recovery, and the Frank H. Jordan Wilderness Program Endowment Fund.
LIVE AUCTION #1 BE THE GUEST OF WORLD CHAMPION KANSAS CITY CHIEFS AT THE 2022 SUPER BOWL! RETAIL VALUE: PRICELESS!
The 2020 Super Bowl Champions Kansas City Chiefs invite you and one lucky guest to witness the biggest night in football; The LVI Super Bowl! The 56th Super Bowl will determine the champions of the National Football League season and will be played on Sunday, February 6, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. And you will be able to capture all of the exciting moments of the game with your new camera. A pocketable multimedia powerhouse, the Panasonic DC-ZS70 Digital Camera blends a sleek form factor with versatile stills and video capabilities. Includes a 20.3MP sensor for excellent stills and 4K video. The ZS70 has a 30X
zoom for any type of photo with stabilization. A $1,000 gift card is also included for use toward your travel expenses. Generously donated by: Tavia and Clark Hunt ’83; Toni and Dan Hunt ’96; and Melanie and Eugene Jabbour ’96
LIVE AUCTION #2 SHOP TILL YOU DROP! RETAIL VALUE: $13,500
The ultimate ladies’ day! Six ladies will spend a fabulous morning with President Alyssa Adams at the Cabana Life showroom at Market Center seeing the latest designs in sun-safe clothing and selecting piece(s) for their own wardrobes during a private shopping party. The group will then enjoy a delicious lunch at Bistro 31 in Highland Park Village before an afternoon private shopping party at Hadleigh’s. Owner Gable Shaikh will fit each guest with a personal Belinda blouse in the color/pattern of her choosing. And the day would not be complete without
a full line of coveted Beauty Bio products for each person, hand-selected by CEO Jamie O’Banion. The winner of this package will also enjoy rolling up to NorthPark like a VIP with the Valet Gold Parking Pass for a year and use of $500 in NorthPark Gold to spend at any time. Generously donated by: Cabana Life/Alyssa Adams; BeautyBio/ Jamie O’Banion; Hadleigh’s; Julie and Marc Pechersky
LIVE AUCTION #3 PUNTA MITA - THE UNLIMITED SURF AND GOLF EXPERIENCE RETAIL VALUE: PRICELESS!
A complete offering of the essence of Punta Mita, Mexico! Enjoy 4 nights in this luxurious three-bedroom condo for up to 6 people. With an amazing view of the lake and golf course, you will have the best experience of beauty, comfort, and relaxation. This incredible package includes unlimited rounds of golf for 6 people at either of the two Signature Jack Nicklaus golf courses of Punta Mita as well as complimentary use of water sports with Punta Mita Ocean Sports (surf boards, SUP, hobie
cat) throughout your stay. A private golf cart for 6 people will be provided throughout your trip for navigating within the private gates of Punta Mita and for use in visiting the St. Regis and Four Seasons Resorts of Punta Mita. And, you won’t want to miss a fantastic gourmet beach lunch at the Surf Club during your stay! Your days will be filled with sun and fun during your time in Punta Mita with a one-of-a-kind custom surfboard designed,
hand shaped, and signed by Baxter Perry-Miller ’24. The board is a 7-foot Polyurethane foam board, hand polished with an epoxy finish. The five-fin system board was designed for knee to head high surf. The inspiration and design are the result of Baxter’s surfing experience along the East Coast on Nantucket, Virginia Beach, and Folly Beach, with guidance from Josh Hoke, a well-known custom shaper in Charleston, South Carolina. The lucky buyer of this item will also receive two t-shirts with Baxter’s RLX company logo on them. This is an incredibly special item which any Lion would be thrilled to own! Characterized by its exceedingly durable design, the memories of your trip will be perfectly captured with the red Tough
TG-5 from Olympus. This sleek point-and-shoot camera is capable of handling a wide variety of adventures. Featuring a 12MP BSI CMOS sensor, the TG-5 offers notable image clarity, along with fast 20-fps continuous shooting, and 4K video recording. Restrictions: Reservation is required in advance, subject to availability. Blackout dates may apply under Punta Mita discretions. Trip is not transferable. Valid through April 17, 2022. Generously donated by: Jennifer and Lee Applbaum; Punta Mita; Baxter Perry-Miller ’24; Melanie and Eugene Jabbour ’96
LIVE AUCTION #4 DINNER, DRIVES, AND DINI! RETAIL VALUE: PRICELESS! “Team Dini” for the WIN! Your son and 9 of his St. Mark’s buddies will join Eugene McDermott Headmaster David W. Dini for an exclusive afternoon of competition and fun at Top Golf. Winner will get to custom design the team’s golf polo before the big day to commemorate the experience and get everyone into the spirit, courtesy of BSN Sports. Parents, we haven’t forgotten about you! Join Headmaster Dini and wife, Nancy, for your own exclusive evening with a delicious 4-course dinner for 12 guests from hotspot 18th and Vine. Generously donated by: Nancy and David Dini; Molly and Terry Babilla/BSN Sports; 18th and Vine/Gina and Scott Gottlich ’94
LIVE AUCTION #5 VIP TREATMENT: A RETREAT FOR EIGHT AT THE EXCLUSIVE HACIENDA PATRON DISTILLERY RETAIL VALUE: PRICELESS!
World Famous Patron Tequila is exclusively produced in the Highland of Jalisco, Mexico. 4 couples are invited to spend 2 days and 2 nights at the invitation-only Hacienda Patron distillery and guesthouse in the Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico. Enjoy gourmet local cuisine, bespoke cocktails and tequila tastings, with a private tour of the distillery and agave fields. Many more surprises await the lucky winner of this priceless experience! All expenses are included (luxury accommodations, gourmet meals, cocktails and tastings, tours, ground transportation in Mexico and
entertainment). Airfare to/from Guadalajara is not included. Details and Restrictions: Dates are based on mutual availability with a few blackout dates around the holidays. Expiration on this package is December 31, 2022. All participants must be over the age of 21 with a valid US passport. Generously donated by: Jennifer and Lee Applbaum
LIVE AUCTION #6 CHRISTMAS IN COLORADO! RETAIL VALUE: $20,500
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Enjoy this skiin, ski-out private residence, located within a five-minute walk to Telluride’s Mountain Village Plaza and the gondola to downtown Telluride. 4 master bedrooms sleep 8 comfortably in this beautifully-decorated home with the option for 2 additional guests. The home will be decorated for Christmas and with stunning views of Mount Wilson from all of the rooms, you will enjoy a fantastic holiday! The memories of your trip will be perfectly captured with your new Panasonic camera. An all-around Micro Four Thirds camera designed for photographers and
videographers, the black Lumix DMC-GX85 from Panasonic features a compact build and intuitive layout, along with a feature-set to suit a multimedia lifestyle. A $1,000 gift card is also included for use toward your travel expenses. Restrictions: Trip dates are December 20-26, 2021, or another mutually-agreed upon week. Generously donated by: Stephanie and Todd Anderson; Melanie and Eugene Jabbour ’96
LIVE AUCTION #7 ROBB REPORT MAGAZINE “CAR OF THE YEAR” EXPERIENCE RETAIL VALUE: PRICELESS!
Be a Robb Report Magazine Automotive Editor for a day! Judge for the 13 Competitors from leading luxury marques while you explore, drive, and evaluate the coming model year’s top luxury and performance debuts. You will help to determine what are the finest cars that money can buy! The 2021 Robb Report Car of the Year will take place in the fall of 2021 in Napa Valley, California. Package includes 2 nights luxury hotel accommodations and all food, beverage, and activities within the program for 1 judge and 1 non-driving guest.
Restrictions: Multiple session dates will be announced soon and offered for weekends in October/November 2021. Winner will be able to reserve their session in advance during June 2021. Travel to/from Napa Valley not included in package. Generously donated by: Jennifer and Lee Applbaum; Robb Report Magazine
SILENT AUCTION
Additional dining, shopping, and lifestyle silent auction packages are available online at smtexas.muradbid.com.
SILENT AUCTION #1 ULTIMATE GOLFERS GETAWAY TO PINE DUNES RESORT & GOLF CLUB RETAIL VALUE: $6,000
Roll out of bed and onto the practice range! Stay and play at the brand-new, exclusive Double Eagle Lodge and Club at Pine Dunes. Only 90-minutes from Dallas, you’ll enjoy this luxury private club in the pineywoods of East Texas with plenty of deer and wildlife. Sitting on a hill overlooking the practice range and the 18th hole, you can practically roll out of bed and begin your day of unlimited golf. Pine Dunes has ranked as #22 in the US for Best Resort Courses by Golfweek and ranked #1 in Texas for eight of the last ten years for public courses. You won’t want to miss 3-days of unlimited golf and 2-nights of luxury accommodations for
up to 8 guests. Includes 4 5-star lodge rooms with 2 Queen size beds with luxury linens and bathrooms. Meals during your stay are available through the club restaurant or with room service. Outdoor gathering areas and fire pits complete the ambiance for fun. Restrictions: Expires December 31, 2021. Generously donated by: Jodi Lutz
SILENT AUCTION #2 2021-2022 LOWER SCHOOL RESERVED PARKING PLACE RETAIL VALUE: PRICELESS!
Enjoy the luxury of pulling into a reserved parking spot in the first row of visitors parking closest to the lower school building each day for the 20212022 school year. No more waiting in the car line!
Restrictions: This coveted item is reserved exclusively for a family with a student in grades 1-4 for the 2021-2022 school year.
SILENT AUCTION #3 REI READY-TO-CAMPOUT RETAIL VALUE: $1,000
You will be ready for the great outdoors with these great starting pieces from REI! Hit the trail with a two-person Half Dome SL tent and footprint; Trailbreak self-inflating sleeping pad; and Helio Down 40-degree Regular sleeping bag.
Also included is a $500 REI gift card. Generously donated by: REI
SILENT AUCTION #4 RETREAT TO CRESTED BUTTE! RETAIL VALUE: $2,000
Take a trip to beautiful Crested Butte, Colorado! Your choice of spring, summer, fall, or winter! Mountain biking, zip lining, river rafting, hiking, skiing, sleigh rides, or driving a dog sled team are all great Crested Butte activities.
Restrictions: Expires January 31, 2022. Based on availability. Subject to conditions and seasonal restrictions with some blackout dates around Christmas, New Years, Martin Luther King Junior weekend, and all weekends in July.
Package includes: 4 night stay in 2 separate Deluxe One Bedroom Guest Rooms at the Elevation Hotel and Spa.
Generously donated by: Elizabeth & Matt Perry-Miller; Boxer Resorts
SILENT AUCTION #5 “MOTHERHOOD” BRONZE SCULPTURE RETAIL VALUE: $500
By first-grade mom and renowned artist, Jennifer Troice, this beautiful bronze sculpture would be a lovely addition to your home. Size of the piece is: 35x15x14cm
Generously donated by: Jennifer Troice
TEACHER GIFTS OF TIME
The health and safety of all participants remains the priority of St. Mark’s. These events are intended to take place when they can be done in accordance with St. Mark’s safety protocols. Thank you for your understanding.
Thank you to our Gifts of Time faculty and staff for generously donating your time and enthusiasm in these priceless events to our community. We look forward to the laughter, smiles, and timeless memories these events will bring.
THE COOLEST SHIRT EVER: DESIGN A CUSTOM SHIRT TO BE SOLD AT THE STUDENT STORE Let your creative ideas come alive! One lucky Marksman will have the chance to design a custom shirt to be sold in the St. Mark’s Student Store. See your design come to life as your shirt flies off the shelves and into the hands of the St. Mark’s community. The winner will also receive their amazing shirt to proudly wear. To be redeemed by the end of the 2020-2021 school year. Date and design to be mutually agreed upon with Mrs. Nancy Goldberg. ASSISTANT VARSITY BASEBALL COACH Play ball! One lucky Marksman will join Head Coach Johnny Hunter and the varsity baseball team during one St. Mark’s home game to cheer on your Lions. After warm ups, sit in the dugout with the team and help Coach Hunter guide the varsity team to Lions victory! Redeemable during the 2021 or 2022 season on a date to be mutually agreed upon. (Child must bring his own batting helmet.)
ASSISTANT VARSITY FOOTBALL COACH Touchdown Lions! One lucky Marksman will join Head Coach Hayward Lee at a varsity football practice the week of a home game as the team prepares for a gridiron match up. Gear up on Game Day for a St. Mark’s varsity home game and be on the sidelines with Coach Lee to inspire another Lions triumph! Dates during the 2021-2022 season to be mutually agreed upon. ASSISTANT VARSITY BASKETBALL COACH Slam dunk! One lucky Marksman will join Head Coach Greg Guiler and the varsity basketball team at a practice the week of a St. Mark’s home game. Teach the team your favorite drill and play a game of knockout with the players! Then, join Coach Guiler on the sidelines to help lead the Lions for the win at one varsity basketball home game during the 2021-2022 season. Dates to be mutually agreed upon.
FOOD NETWORK LION STYLE LIVE VIRTUAL COOKING EVENT WITH MRS. SANTOSUOSSO Do you have what it takes to be a Michelin three star chef? Do you dream of triumph in Kitchen Stadium? Do you close your eyes and imagine beating Bobby Flay? One lucky student and his family will have the honor of inviting 3 friends and their families to cook with Mrs. Michele Santosuosso from the comfort of your own homes. In this live virtual cooking event, Mrs. Santosuosso will teach you how to create your culinary masterpieces fit for a (Lion) King. The date will be mutually agreed upon with the winner and the menu will be tailored to your dietary requests. Ingredients will be delivered to your homes prior to the event. To be redeemed before the end of the 2021-2022 school year. GRILL AND CHILL BBQ POOL PARTY WITH COACH ARREDONDO One lucky winner and up to nine friends will enjoy a stellar pool party with Coach Reyno Arredondo who will be bringing his famous homemade barbecue. Winner’s family may hold this party at their own personal pool or at Coach Arredondo’s pool and a Lifeguard will be provided. Sides, dessert, and refreshments are also included. Date to be mutually agreed upon and to be redeemed before the end of the 2021-2022 school year.
BAKING DOC BROWNING’S LEGENDARY “OLDKINDA” COOKIES Savor the rare opportunity for Doc to bake his legendary “Oldkinda” Cookies just for you. The winner and his family will have the exclusive privilege of having Doc create his delicious cookies in your own home. Join Doc as he bakes up a batch of his mouthwatering morsels and then eat them up to your heart’s content fresh out of the oven. Bonus stories, laughs, and baking tips included. Doc will include dough for 300 cookies - enough to share and a batch to freeze. He will leave “loaner” baking sheets and baking paper for you to bake cookies in your home later when cravings strike. Winner’s family will provide the oven and the milk for dunking. Date to be mutually agreed upon. Top secret recipe not included. 10,000 STEPS WITH MR. LANGE: ARTS DISTRICT ADVENTURE Legends, stories, and food trucks! One lucky student and five friends will have the opportunity to enjoy an exclusive walking tour of the Dallas Arts District with Mr. Jason Lange. Explore Dallas, grab some lunch at Klyde Warren Park, and see priceless works of art and hear the tales behind them with your private docent, Mr. Lange. Feel free to bring a camera or use your cell phone to capture the memories. Date to be mutually agreed upon and to be redeemed by the end of the 2021-2022 school year. Reserved for Middle and Upper School students Grades 5-12.
UPPER SCHOOL HEAD FOR THE DAY One lucky Upper School student will have the opportunity to walk the halls of St. Mark’s as Upper School Head for the Day with Mr. Colin Igoe. See the Upper School through Mr. Igoe’s eyes and see what it takes to oversee all of the Upper School at St. Mark’s. Date to be mutually agreed upon and to be redeemed before the end of the 20212022 school year. Reserved for Upper School Grades 9-12. UPPER SCHOOL TREBUCHET PAR-TAY WITH MR. MAYER One Upper School student and seven friends will join Mr. Stewart Mayer in the Makerspace to build a working four to six foot trebuchet. The group will receive instruction on the CNC gantry router as they cut out CAD designed parts from plywood. Working as a team, the students will make modifications to the design and will assemble the trebuchet with the ultimate goal of launching payloads at targets. Activity will be held in the Makerspace and adjacent practice field on a mutually agreed upon date for a period of two hours to be redeemed before the end of the 2021-2022 school year. Reserved for Upper School Grades 9-12.
CATERED LUNCH ON CAMPUS FOR YOUR UPPER SCHOOL ADVISORY Would it be cool to eat your favorite food on the quad during school with your advisory? Enjoy the special opportunity of a catered lunch on campus for you and your Upper School Advisory. Date and caterer to be mutually agreed upon with approval from Mr. Igoe. To be redeemed before the end of the 2021-2022 school year. Reserved for Upper School students Grades 9-12. MIDDLE SCHOOL HEAD FOR THE DAY One lucky Middle School student will spend the day with Mr. Dean Clayman overseeing the Middle School and step in the shoes of Middle School Head for the Day. Enjoy a fun day with Mr. Clayman as he shows you the ropes of how to run the entire Middle School, and see St. Mark’s from a different perspective. Date to be mutually agreed upon and to be redeemed before the end of the 20212022 school year. Reserved for Middle School Grades 5-8.
UNLOCK THE MYSTERY: ESCAPE GAME WITH DR. GABBY REED Are you ready to beat the clock? One lucky Marksman and four of his friends will have the opportunity to race against time in an exciting and challenging escape game with Dr. Gabby Reed at Escape the Room. Join Dr. Gabby as you and your friends use all your combined wits to reveal clues and solve the puzzles to emerge victorious before the clock runs out. Date to be mutually agreed upon and to be redeemed before the end of the 2021-2022 school year. Reserved for Middle School students in Grades 5-8. MIDDLE SCHOOL MAKERSPACE MONSTERS WITH MR. MAYER One Middle School student and seven friends will join Mr. Stewart Mayer in the Makerspace to build Godzilla robots. Each participant can choose their own laser-cut robot kit from a selection of templates and will receive instruction on adding servo motors and electronics to make their creations come to life. Each student will have the option to personalize their robot with custom laser engraving. Atomic heat beam not included. Activity will be held in the Makerspace on a mutually agreed upon date for a period of two hours to be redeemed before the end of the 2021-2022 school year. Reserved for Middle School Grades 5-8.
EPIC KAHOOT CHALLENGE WITH MRS. MURPHY Let the games begin! One lucky boy and up to eleven friends can participate in a mind bending Kahoot Challenge with Mrs. Kendall Murphy after school. Join in some friendly competition as Mrs. Murphy mixes up the challenges and hosts the fun. Enjoy pizza and refreshments outdoors after victory is won. Date to be mutually agreed upon and to be redeemed before the end of the 2021-2022 school year. Reserved for Middle School Grades 5 and 6. VAN GOGH: THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE WITH MRS. DAVIS Be transported into the world and art of the Dutch master Vincent Van Gogh and experience his art like never before. One lucky student along with two friends and one parent will join Mrs. Suzuko Davis at the 360-degree digital art exhibition Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience. Discover the life and works of Van Gogh and be surrounded by digital displays, twostory art projections, and sound effects that make you feel you have entered the paintings themselves. Date for this event will be Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 5:00 pm. Reserved for Grades 1-6.
LOWER SCHOOL HEAD FOR THE DAY One lucky Lower School student will spend a fantastic day with Mrs. Sherri Darver and step into the role of Lower School Head for the Day. Walk in the shoes of Mrs. Darver as you announce all of the April Birthdays in Birthday Chapel, have VIP access to places on campus, and watch over the entire Lower School. Mrs. Darver will plan a special day for the winner with fun surprises sprinkled in to make it a memorable experience. The date for this experience will be on Monday, April 26, 2021. Reserved for Lower School Grades 1-4. PRIVATE VIRTUAL GAME SERVER PARTY AND TREATS WITH MRS. WHITAKER Game On! One Lower School boy and nine friends will join Mrs. Aimee Whitaker in their own private game server created exclusively by her for a virtual custom gaming party complete with fun competitions and challenges along the way. Each participant will choose a treat prior to the event from a list of special selections. This treat will be delivered to each player’s home before the party so they can all game, chat, and munch. Date and choice of game to be mutually agreed upon before the end of the 2020-2021 school year. Reserved for Lower School Grades 1-4.
SUPER SCAVENGER HUNT AT THE DALLAS ARBORETUM WITH FOURTH GRADE TEACHERS TEAM MRS. GRAHAM One lucky fourth grade student and one friend from Mrs. Lee-Ann Graham’s homeroom class will have the opportunity to join in a fun-filled Fourth Grade Scavenger Hunt at the Dallas Arboretum with their fourth grade teachers and friends. Enjoy the great outdoors and all the blooms of spring while you solve clues that will take you across the Arboretum to achieve your objectives. The date of this event will be Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. Reserved for students in Mrs. Graham’s 4th grade homeroom. SUPER SCAVENGER HUNT AT THE DALLAS ARBORETUM WITH FOURTH GRADE TEACHERS TEAM MRS. NADALINI One lucky fourth grade student and one friend from Mrs. Shannon Nadalini’s homeroom class will have the opportunity to join in a fun-filled Fourth Grade Scavenger Hunt at the Dallas Arboretum with their fourth grade teachers and friends. Enjoy the great outdoors and all the blooms of spring while you solve clues that will take you across the Arboretum to achieve your objectives. The date of this event will be Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. Reserved for students in Mrs. Nadalini’s 4th grade homeroom.
SUPER SCAVENGER HUNT AT THE DALLAS ARBORETUM WITH FOURTH GRADE TEACHERS TEAM MS. PEPE One lucky fourth grade student and one friend from Ms. Lauren Pepe’s homeroom class will have the opportunity to join in a fun-filled Fourth Grade Scavenger Hunt at the Dallas Arboretum with their fourth grade teachers and friends. Enjoy the great outdoors and all the blooms of spring while you solve clues that will take you across the Arboretum to achieve your objectives. The date of this event will be Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. Reserved for students in Ms. Pepe’s 4th grade homeroom. RUN LIKE THE WIND WITH MRS. HERSHNER One lucky student and three homeroom friends will enjoy an ultimate track skills session with Mrs. Erica Hershner. Have fun in the sun while Mrs. Hershner coaches you through energetic events, creative drills, and friendly races that will get you burning up the track and laughing with your friends. Lookout Team USA! Drinks during and snacks afterwards are included. Date to be mutually agreed upon and to be redeemed by the end of the 2020-2021 school year. Reserved for students in Mrs. Hershner’s 3rd Grade homeroom.
SPRINGTIME BIKE RIDE WITH MRS. WETZEL One lucky student and three friends from his homeroom class will enjoy a Springtime bike ride along the Northaven Trail with Mrs. Catherine Wetzel. You will fill your tummies with an included yummy picnic lunch and encounter mystery activities along the trail. Activity to last approximately two hours. Date to be mutually agreed upon and to be redeemed by the end of the 2020-2021 school year. Each participant must be a good bike rider with his own helmet and bike. Reserved for students in Mrs. Wetzel’s 3rd Grade homeroom. DONUTS WITH YOUR SECOND GRADE TEACHER MRS. MORRIS One lucky second grade student and four of his friends from Mrs. Susan Morris’ homeroom will enjoy donuts and treats before school with Mrs. Morris. This is to redeemed on a date in May, 2021 mutually agreed upon between parents and teacher. Reserved for students in Mrs. Morris’ 2nd Grade homeroom. DONUTS WITH YOUR SECOND GRADE TEACHER MRS. PIGG One lucky second grade student and four of his friends from Mrs. Laura Pigg’s homeroom will enjoy donuts and treats before school with Mrs. Pigg. This is to be redeemed on a date in May, 2021 mutually agreed upon between parents and teacher. Reserved for students in Mrs. Pigg’s 2nd Grade homeroom.
MOTHER’S DAY FLOWERS WITH MRS. BROOM One lucky first grader and up to three of his homeroom friends will enjoy potting Springtime flowers with Mrs. Teri Broom. Explore gardening skills and create a beautiful take home gift for Mother’s Day while you have fun with your friends. This activity will take place in Mrs. Broom’s backyard on a date mutually agreed upon before the end of the 2020-2021 school year. Reserved for students in Mrs. Broom’s 1st Grade homeroom.
BIG TIME BINGO BASH WITH MRS. CARRIO One lucky first grader and four of his homeroom friends will have a blast at this Big Time Bingo Bash with Mrs. Kay Carrio after school. Have fun with your friends and take home cool prizes. Date to be mutually agreed upon and to be redeemed before the end of the 2020-2021 school year. Reserved for students in Mrs. Carrio’s 1st Grade homeroom.
Teacher Gifts of Time have been underwritten by the families of: Ethan Bosita ’24, Carson Bosita ’25, Dylan Bosita ’27, Brennan Bosita ’29, Frank Brown ’27, George Brown ’29, Clark Cooper ’24, Kai Cooper ’28; Luke Elliott ’21, Drake Elliott ’22, Luke Harbour ’31, Matthew Hofmann ’25, Andrew Hofmann ’27, Grayson Kirby ’27, Ben Kirby ’29, Tripp Brady ’28, and Jack Wilson ’28
Thank you to these members of our community for their time and talents by participating in our virtual event.
“DEAR ST. MARK’S PARENTS”
Alyssa Adams; Stephanie and Todd Anderson; Moyo Ajaja and Abdul Balogun; Molly Babilla; Judy and Rey Bosita; Van and Victor Chen; Julie Clark; Lynsey Day; Natasha Desai; Nancy Goldberg; Lea Guiler; Beau Harbour ’01; Melanie Jabbour; Sheba Kappelman; Leigh Koch; Tammy Lightfoot; Sue and John Long; Cassandra Maddox; Justin Mapes; Erin McKool; Sepi Mostafavipour; Matt Perry-Miller; Natalie Siegel; Natalie Sorrell; Katherine & Brian Steinbrueck; Megan Sun; Rebecca Wilson; Moha Yepuri; MeiMei Zhao
VIRTUAL CHEERING SECTION
Mia Brous; Ashley Coker; Cathy Cole; Angie Cooper; Kelilyn Dropkin; Dana Dunbar; Ashley Ellis; Sara Gail; Nancy Goldberg; Cindy Hanson; Stephanie Harbour; Elizabeth Hofmann; Allison Levy; Stephanie Nelson; Natalie Siegel; Lauren Sutherland; Mary Reid Tevis; Christina White; Tiffany Wilmer
VIRTUAL EVENT AND LIVE AUCTION PRESENTATION
Elizabeth Perry-Miller; Jennifer Applbaum; Katherine Steinbrueck; David Dini; Briana Frenkel; Cameron Hillier ’13; Blake Backes ’23; Baxter Perry-Miller ’24; Allison and Alan Levy ’88; Lee Applbaum; members of the St. Mark’s Choir; Frank Jordan; Doc Browning; Mark Sullivan
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