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The ametrine dangles on a necklace made of
18 karat white gold and accented by fine white, canary yellow, and chocolate diamonds. The dia- monds are set in bezels and floral clusters, and weigh a total of 1.98 carats. Valued at $12,000.
Donated by Bliss Beauty Center, A one of a kind hand crafted and designed enhancer made of 18- karat white gold, diamonds, and hand carved onyx accented with jade, and turquoise and perfected by a magnificent South Sea Pearl.
This highly contemporary piece with a hint of mysterious Orient and a touch of exotic color
is a simple statement of unique elegance. Valued at $7,200.
Class Leaders in the spotlight
Did you know that every class creates a special event that they contribute to the auction? All of these signup parties will be available online! Take a look at these exciting events that your class leaders have dreamed up.
6th grade: Middle school student can sign up to join their friends at Winter Lodge in Palo Alto for ice skating and broomball games. Hot chocolate, pizza, and cookies will be served. Thank you Mary Rose Theis for organizing this “cool” event.
7th grade: A Karaoke and Pool Party for lucky 35 middle school students. The Priory’s singing teach- er, Tina Paulsen, will coach the students on how to shine! Snacks will keep the kids singing a happy tune. Thank you to Laura Cornish who is heading up this musical adventure.
8th grade: Calling all Card Sharks! Put on your “poker face” as you try your luck and skill playing cards. This is a Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament with prizes galore! Celebrity Poker Players will join us
to coach, deal, and maybe even give some winning strategies...look for Doug “the Shark” Sargent, Todd “the Human Computer” Turner, Yvonne “the Math Whiz” Faisel (rumor has it she can count cards...) and others, too! Everyone’s favorite room mom, Mary Rose Theis has dreamed up this fun filled offering.
9th grade: Back again from the very successful “tour” in 2007, the 9th Grade Class Event is A Day at the Beach. Start at the Ritz Carlton in Half Moon
Bay with coffee and pastries at 9 am. Come to Vir- ginia Taylor’s Martin’s Beach bungalow where she will prepare lunch on her quaint patio, a stone’s
throw from the ocean. End this picture perfect af- ternoon with a shopping trip in Half Moon Bay!!
10th grade: Family Feud! 4 to 6 lucky families will enjoy a unique family feud picnic. Look
for fun competitions and delectable picnic fare.
Thank you Carrie Caballero for leading this original class event.
11th grade: Join the 11th grade class for a classic Cajun cocktail party. Plan on an event chock full of Creole faire, Zydeco music complete with dance in- structor, hurricane cocktails, whiskey and even some barbecue. Put your dance shoes on and be ready to boogie at 6:30 all the way until 10:30 in the evening. This is a sign up event for you and 74 of your favor- ite friends. Dale Lachtman and the Bevilacqua Fam- ily are hosting this Hot Cajun gathering.
12th grade: A party in the PAC for WPS college stu- dents coming home for the Thanksgiving Holidays. Imagine the fun your college student will have when they embrace old friends and celebrate and share their college experiences. A fun filled evening is planned with
a DJ, wonder- ful snacks and amazing friends. A big thanks you to party plan- ner Tamara Turner.
“Rock” designed by Rodney Raynor.
Ametrine and diamond neklace.
Above: Karen Hill, Decorating Chair and Jennifer Hammer, Auction Chair with Fr. Martin’s 2007 Clock.
Right: Virginia Taylor, Parents Solicitation Chair.
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