THANK YOU GAUDIOSA 2021 SUPPORTERS!
GRAND UNDERWRITERS $25,000
Honorary Event Chairs Nikki DeBartolo and
Sheriff Chad Chronister, P ’22
The Hyer Family, P ’01, ’23
Lauren and Christopher Schellman, P ’20, ’24
Jesuit Community Tampa
BLUE & WHITE SOCIETY $10,000
For a full listing of Gaudiosa 2021 supporters, go to
jesuittampa.org/Gaudiosa.
38 JESUIT 38 JESUIT PERSPECTIVES • SPRING 2021
2022
DINNER • DANCE • AUCTIONS
Jesuit High School’s 18th annual
award-winning fundraising gala,
Gaudiosa: An Evening Venice,
raised $815,000 on February 27!
Gaudiosa exceeded $800,000 raised
for the second straight year. It was
a tremendous testament to the
amazing generosity of Jesuit’s many
benefactors, who have maintained
strong support for the school during
the COVID-19 pandemic.
"This year's gala was certainly the
most important we've ever had," said
Jesuit's Development Director, Nick
Suszynski ’98. "The pandemic has
caused so much uncertainty and
Jesuit's generous benefactors once
again showed their unwavering
support for the school's mission and
program."
All proceeds from Gaudiosa go
program, which is as critical as ever.
the spring of 2020, there was a
40% of the student body.
Gaudiosa now has generated nearly
$6 million over the past eight years –
need.
The gorgeous Oliva Courtyard on
campus, adjacent to the new Chapel
of the Holy Cross and Gonzmart Hall,
was beautifully transformed into a
Venetian theme for Gaudiosa 2021 by
Decorations Chairs Annette Sanchez,
P ’17 and Elvia Rivera, P ’14, setting
the tone for a wonderful evening. The
spectacular setting and more than 400
guests (about 200 less than usual for
social distancing) contributed to spirit
of giving, with exciting live auction
items, delicious dinner, a chance
drawing for 'Gas for a Year' (which was
won by Jesuit teacher Ian Edwards
’05), live music, and dancing. Also,
items were available electronically to
anyone who wished to bid, not just
those in attendance.
most impactful moment was provided
by student speaker .
Davis spoke of how his desire to
come to Jesuit seemed doomed due
it possible, supporting his tuition for
his participation in a two-week
jesuittampa.org/Videos to view Davis'
presentation.
"Jesuit High School is committed
wishes to attend Jesuit, regardless
Suszynski said.
A Latin term meaning "joyous feast,"
Gaudiosa's themed locations celebrate
places that were important in the life
of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of
the Jesuits. Gaudiosa has been named
the region's Favorite Fundraising Event
four times by the Tampa Bay Business
Journal. Bringing the entire, fabulous
event together is Jane Younger, named
the area's Favorite Event Planner
four times by the TBBJ, and a team of
dedicated volunteers led this year by
Auction Chair Kathryn Sutton, P ’18.
Thank you to all of Gaudiosa's
generous supporters and dedicated
volunteers!
SAVE THE DATE!
FOR THE 19TH GAUDIOSA: AN EVENING
IN LONDON ON FEBRUARY 26, 2022,
as we continue along the journey of St.
Ignatius in his founding of the Society of
Jesus!
DEVELOPMENT NEWS
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