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Sussex Academy Annual Gala paints the town
Auctioneer Richard Bryan encourages high bids on Nick Serratore’s pastel landscape.
March 12, 2017
Gathered in front of Nick Serratore’s pastel landscape live auction item are (l-r) Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth; Patricia Olipant, Sussex Academy director; Gina Derrickson, event chair; and Carol Schwartzkopf. In back is event host and co-chair Steve “Monty” Montgomery.
The Doug Segree Band had the dance floor packed during the event.
Getting an early start to the gala are (l-r) Jen Scott, Sussex Academy School board member; Billy Scott, Sussex Academy Foundation board member; and Bart and Christine Elling.
Auctioneer Richard Bryan relaxes before the auction with Meredith Thomas.
Enjoying the gala are (l-r) Marisol Mertz, Kyle Schaffer, Irene Viola and Amanda and Ryan Peters.
Lucky to get a seat at the bar are (l-r) Danielle Covington, Olivia Goldschmidt and Nick Minner.
John and Cher Stout, left, and Jeremy and Ivana Bell, parents of Sussex Academy students, socialize during the event.
Molly Mullins, left, and Chrstianne Veirs share some time at the event.
Up front near the band are (l-r) Norkie and Mark Kurtz, Rachel Cosgrove, and board members Marty Cosgrove and Jenn Schuman.
Neighbors enjoying the event are (l-r) Parents Council members Lori Schell and Carly Miller, Rachael Keys and parents Heather Manlove and Taryn Burris.
Happy to party with friends are (l-r) Mike and Jenna Bishop, and Lori and Greg Ewing.
Faculty members and a friend enjoy each other’s company at the event. Shown are field hockey coach Stephanie Hartsoe, Renee Corssan, and teachers Karen Willey and Kathy Kay.
Sussex Academy held its 5th Annual Fundraising Gala at the Starboard March 4. The event benefits the Sussex Academy Foundation, and the funds from the live and silent auctions will used to purchase microphones for the school’s performance arts stage. The event featured food, beverages and music by the Doug Segree Band from Annapolis, Md.
