MKA's Parents' Association Celebrates School's 125th Anniversary In Style
“Simply spectacular!” was the resounding verdict on this year’s sold-out PAMKA Spring Fundraiser – the 125th Anniversary Gala - held at the Pleasantdale Chateau on April 13th.
Under the dedicated leadership of Gala Chair Bianca Bator and her talented committee of parents, the night celebrated the past and successfully built for the future. The Silent Auction enjoyed an exciting new twist with the advent of mobile bidding and paddles were held high for a spirited live auction that saw the return of favorite items such as a special catered Dinner with the Headmaster, and the offer of new ones that included rare house seats to a Beyonce concert and a wine-tasting trip to Napa.
Opening the dinner portion of the evening, PAMKA President Lori Yanes acknowledged the legacy of support from senior parents attending their last PAMKA fundraiser, and further remarks from Headmaster Tom Nammack and Bianca Bator set the tone for a celebratory night of bidding.
“I did not dare to hope for anything this marvelous; we surpassed all expectations.” Commented Bator. “Our guests knew it was a special night –my committee found beautiful, beautiful things for them to spend on, and they did, generously. The ballroom was buzzing and the unofficial numbers are fantastic!”
The Spring Gala is PAMKA’s largest single fundraising event and the proceeds raised support MKA’s faculty endowment, campus "Wish List" items and Faculty Trust Grants – PAMKA-funded travel opportunities for teachers to pursue their academic passions around the world.
Click here to see photos from the evening.