
34 JESUIT President's A 34 JESUIT Annual Report 2017-18
GAUDIOSA 2018
Jesuit High School's
15th annual fundraising
-
ning in Rome, was a smash
hit February 24 at the
Hilton Tampa Downtown.
Amidst a gorgeous
backdrop and atmosphere
of generous giving, the
award-winning event
raised $700,000 for
program. It also featured
the announcement of
'For Greater
Glory'
The amazing generosity of
Doyle and so many others
set the tone for another
Younger, Jesuit's special
events coordinator and
4-time winner of the Tampa
Bay Business Journal's
"Best Event Planner" honor,
Gaudiosa once again
featured a fabulous setting,
sensational auction items,
and the spirit of Jesuit's
The most impactful moment
of the night was delivered
by student speak-
remarkable family story
of leaving Cuba for the
United States when he was
9 years old. He spoke of
the true brotherhood he
has experienced at Jesuit,
which would not have
been possible without
is a freshman at Boston
College, where he is on a
full, four-year Presidential
Scholarship.
AN EVENING IN ROME
Gaudiosa 2018 showcased more than 300 wonderful silent
auction items and live auction items such as world-class
dining, a Northeast yachting vacation, two vacations to Italy,
and excursions to Napa Valley and Deer Valley. The chance
drawing of free gas for a year, sponsored by Radiant Food
featured live music, a student orchestra ensemble, and
stunning Rome-themed murals for the event.
A Latin term meaning "joyous feast," Gaudiosa was named
the Best Fundraising Event in the region by the TBBJ four
on these pages.
Gaudiosa's generous patrons, sponsors, and guests provide
years, Gaudiosa has raised more than $3.4 million, and since
its inception has raised $7.2 million, all of it supporting Jesuit
aid to students with demonstrated need.
JESUIT HIGH
SCHOOL IS DEEPLY
APPRECIATIVE TO
EVERYONE WHO
CONTRIBUTED TO
THE SUCCESS OF
GAUDIOSA 2018,
WHICH RAISED
$700,000 FOR
JESUIT’S FINANCIAL
AID. THANK
YOU FOR YOUR
GENEROSITY AND
COMMITMENT TO
JESUIT EDUCATION
$25,000
Gaudiosa Grand Underwriters
The Hyer Family, P ’01
Stacey and Ron Leal, P ’09
Lauren and Christopher Schellman, P ’20
Jesuit Community Tampa
$10,000
Blue & White Society
Laura and Michael L. DeLucia, P ’05, ’08
Sara and Kieran Mahoney, P ’16, ’18
Cherie and Harvey Schonbrun ’65, P ’03, ’10
SAVE THE DATE
AN EVENING IN PARIS
FEBRUARY 23, 2019
Hilton Tampa Downtown
2019
GAUDIOSA 2018 UNDERWRITERS