THE FOLLOWING EVENING we were some 1,200 strong at the famed Waldorf Astoria. The all-community benefit honored teachers who have given 25 years or more service to the school. Never before had so many members of the Saint David ' s community gathered in one place. Parents, alumni families and faculty and staff were thrilled to join in celebration of their united love for Saint David’ s School. The enthusiastic bidding by our generous community included an $ 800,000 paddle raise for the professional development of our teachers. In total, the event generated more than $ 1.6 million in support of school programs.
Appreciation to PA Benefit Chairs Rita Kitt and Laura Pietropinto and all the benefit volunteers; the PA executive committee led by Elizabeth DePaolo; the 75th Anniversary Committee, chaired by John Dearie‘ 95; our faculty and staff; and all in our community who were instrumental to the week’ s success.
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