SUCCESS!
There are not enough words to adequately convey our gratitude to all who supported our Second Annual Dinner/Auction. In one evening, through the generosity of so many who donated items, services, cash, and time, we exceeded our goal of $75,000; and raised $120,000 to provide 21st century science and technology resources to our valued staff and students!
Our Supporters
We encourage you to thank, pray for, and when possible patronize, the following supporters of
Grace Prep:
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Derrick & Kara Kinney, Mike & Darlene Oddo (Henry Oddo Austin & Fletcher P.C.), Bernhard & Monica Fritz (Systems Integration, Inc.), Chris & Becky Carroll (Spring Creek Barbeque), Anonymous GPA Supporters
TABLE SPONORS
Sedwick Family, Allen Family, Bryant Family, Carroll Family, Mann Family, Lynn Allen, Neal Family
AUCTIONEER
Piptex Auctions, Phillip Braun & Team
(You are the BEST!)
HOST
Lake Arlington Baptist Church
CATERER
Spring Creek Barbeque
(It just doesn't get any BETTER!)
LOCAL BUSINESS SUPPORTERS
Bill Zedler, Texas State Representative
Salon Express
Dallas Mavericks
Gaylord Texan Resort
Hawaiian Falls Waterparks
Dallas Morning News
Tara Sawyer Foundation
The Texas Club
Don Pablo’s Restaurant
Black Eyed Pea Restaurant
Reliv International, Inc.
Arnold Brothers Dry Cleaning
Corner Bakery
CiCi’s Pizza
Judy Carey Photography
B & G Signs
Texas Rangers
Huntington Learning Center
Dallas Stars
Dallas Cowboys
Frost Bank
Applebee’s Restaurants
Chick-Fil-A
Sports Clips
Car Care Center of Mansfield
Parker & Richardson CPAs
Kroger
Family Christian Stores
Six Flags
Arlington Tennis Center
THANKS ALSO TO:
Our Auction Team leaders, Stephanie Hall and Jane Neal. Once again, you went beyond the call of duty, and gave so much on behalf of our students and staff. You are a true blessing to us all! .
We serve a faithful God!
The Auction Team members: Debbie Harris, Carolyn Thomas, Ann Hicks, Johanna Storm, Marianne Russell, Angela Hampton, Brenda Wilson, Lisa Flores, Sandi Kunasek, Jenny Ward, and Janie Ellis—you have blessed so many!
The GPA staff: All the faculty and administrators who gave extra time to help create class baskets, sell tickets, stuff envelopes, answer questions, collect auction items—your extra effort did not go unnoticed! Special thanks to Mr. Kenyon, Mr. Trim, and Dustin Gibson for putting up the outdoor auction banner, to the Finance Team of Susan Huckaby, Cindy Bradford, and Patty Conoley, to Robin Wetterling as our beloved “gatekeeper,” and to Dr. Guleserian and Mr. Allen for putting their bodies on the line for a great cause!
The Sophomore Class parents and students who helped us reach so many local businesses: Kathy Blass, Beckie Allen, Ann Hicks, Dennis Krenzien, Melanie Morgan, Annie Sovic, and Tommy Allen, Kyle Hicks, Haley Shopp, William Sovic, Allison Krenzien, and Allison Jack.
The incredible generosity of the Kinney, Thornton and Wilson families, the GPA Board, and all who prayed, donated items, and gave resources and time to make this event successful in the eyes of the Lord
The GPA Freshman Leadership Council, David Migl, all the student volunteers, the GPA Choir (led by Mrs. Morgan), and our student speakers—Jared Pelley, Alli Bristow, and Lizzy Walsh.
And let's not forget Rusty the Robot...was that amazing or what!?
From a very grateful Executive Director of School Development & Advancement,
Rick Allen