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The Jefferson School dreams big on a midsummer night
Becky Breasure explains the Great Blue Heron was created using the fingerprint of every child in the school. DENY HOWETH PHOTOS
July 6, 2017
Chairperson Theresa Parkhust, left, and Head of School Connie Hendricks share a moment before the auction gets started.
Fairy wings were popular attire for the Midsummer Night’s Dream theme.
Michelle Thomas joins in the fun at the Midsummer Night’s Dream Gala.
Sponsors gathered at the event are (l-r) Steven Rose, president and CEO of Nanticoke Health Services; Community Bank President Jack Riddle; Marie Burton and owner and President Charlie Burton, i.g.Burton.
Students created live auction items with a woodland theme.
No one expected the Spanish Inquisition! Dressed for the event are language arts teacher Stefine Pitzer, right, and D.R. Jarrell.
Committee member Greer White, left, and Head of School Connie Hendricks explain the rules of the live auction.
Woodland-themed centerpieces were raffled off at the end of the evening.
Nick Benz explains the future wing of the school and fundraising opportunities.
Board members shown (l-r) are Romina Thomas, Rachael Edelmann, Alan Davis, Nick Benz, Joe Kim, Bryan Villar, Amanda Peters, and Amanda Irwin.
Head of School Connie Hendricks, center, talks with parents and sponsors of the event Teresa Caruso, left, and Rich Caruso.
Woodland-themed designs await the live auction.
Steven Rose, CEO and President of Nanticoke Hospital; (l-r) Lynda Messick, Nanticoke Board; Joe Kim, parent and Nanticoke Doctor, and Head of School Connie Hendricks enjoy a moment before the auction begins.
Mina Thomas (l-r), Korin and Matt Oliver, Stuart and Krista Griffin share stories during the event.
Event Committee member Becky Breasure distributed raffle tickets for the drawing for centerpieces.
Children created woodland-themed items to auction at the event.
Each table had centerpieces that were home to woodland creatures.
Shakespear’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream was the theme of the evening.
Centerpieces were home to woodland creatures.
Spanish teacher Jenny Martinez, right, and Christian Talavera enjoy the gala.
Ms. Patty’s homemade cookies were big silent auction items.
Supporting the school are (l-r) Chris and Nicole Lehman, and Becky and Joey Ghabour.
Sponsor Bright Future Pediatric representatives prepare for the live auction. Shown are Ruth Lamontagne, left, and Nikole Scott.
Jill and Ed Shockley hang out before the Funsters hit the stage.
Auctioneer Dave Wilson gets the crowd ready to bid.
Head of School Connie Hendricks presents the children’s creations for bidding.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream under the big tent.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream under the big tent.
Event Committee shown (l-r) Becky Ghabour, Candace Shetzler, Becky Breasure, Colleen Groszer, Lennea Hoban, Theresa Parkhurst, and Grier White.
The Jefferson School celebrated with a 25th anniversary gala June 24 on the site of a future expansion. Supporters gathered in summer attire reflecting a Shakespeare theme to raise funds for a new wing.
