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We certainly let the good times roll at the 2025 Auction Gala, Mardi Gras | Down in New Orleans! Close to 300 revelers were greeted by a life-size float, created by our awesome WES Krewe! From signature Big Easy cocktails during the silent auction to marching into dinner led by the Second Line band, attendees received the royal Mardi Gras treatment! A seated dinner by Ridgewells featured New Orleans cuisine and of course, King Cake. The excitement of the Live Auction, under the direction of Derrick, our professional auctioneer, and the debut of the special Auction video, produced by WriteBrain Films (the Fountain family), and many surprises along the way, made for an entertaining evening. To top if all off, we danced to The Breakaways until the stroke of midnight.
We are immensely proud and grateful to our entire community for their generous support. From our Auction Krewe and Committee who worked tirelessly for months to deliver a marvelous event to our sponsors, attendees, donors, advertisers, and educators, we applaud you and thank you for everything you did to make our Gala as successful as it was fun! We can’t wait until next year!
Michelle Deville, 2025 Auction Chair (Caio ’29)
The WES Auction Gala, a tradition since 1988, brings together our community to raise funds for the students and our school. An exciting new theme is developed each year. Join the Auction Committee and help plan this incredible event for adults as you meet new friends and offer your talents. No prior experience needed! This year’s Auction takes place on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at WES and features silent and live auctions, cocktails, a seated dinner, music, dancing, and more! Don’t miss it!
Help us plan our 38th Auction Gala! Join the fun at our auction meetings in the Fishbowl on the following dates:
Questions? Please contact Ali Bratun in the Development Office.
Ready to donate?
We welcome all donations, whether a gift card, item, or experience, that will be included in our Silent or Live Auctions. Please complete the form or call the Development Office to discuss your ideas. The deadline is January 21, 2025.
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The WES Auction Gala is the social event of the year! The entire WES community is encouraged to come together to join in the fun! We invite you to enjoy what surely will be a fun and exciting night with friends–all while giving back to the school we love.
The evening includes:
We are incredibly grateful to our Auction Gala Chair and dedicated committee members for bringing the spirit of Mardi Gras to life at our 2025 Auction Gala!
Guests reveled in a spectacular evening filled with delicious Cajun-inspired cuisine, signature cocktails and mocktails, lively bidding in our Live and Silent Auctions, and dancing to an electrifying band. It was a night of celebration, community, and generosity—one we won’t soon forget!
Thank you to everyone who made this unforgettable evening possible!
