2013 Silent Auction Items - Lawrence Academy
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Tradition<br />
& Innovation<br />
<strong>2013</strong> Spring Gala & <strong>Auction</strong> • <strong>Lawrence</strong> <strong>Academy</strong><br />
SILENT/SUPER SILENT<br />
AUCTION ITEMS
TRADITIONS<br />
Bos’N Ball<br />
1S A Gift For Man’s Best Friend<br />
Show your favorite canine how much you care with this enticing basket of dog goodies including “treats”, a toothbrush, toys, and a brush.<br />
Donated by Linda and Tim Foster ’79 (Ryan ’10, Sean ’12, Marc ’13, Evan ’16)<br />
2S Boston Breakers<br />
Go out and see the longest-running professional women’s soccer team in U.S. history with this gift certificate for four tickets to ANY <strong>2013</strong><br />
regular season game. In 2012, the Breakers played in the eight-team WPSL Elite League, which featured eight teams from the Midwest and<br />
up and down the East Coast. The Breakers won the regular season championship with an 11–3 record. In <strong>2013</strong>, the Breakers are one of<br />
eight teams that will compete in the new professional women’s soccer league.<br />
Donated by Boston Breakers<br />
3S Sit. Come. Leave It. No!!!!<br />
The kids wanted it, but now who’s going to train it? Help yourself (and your dog) with two hours of kindergarten (aka puppy training).<br />
Kate Hogan-Burke of Katenine Dog Training will come to your home and, based on your dog’s needs, do basic, intermediate or advanced<br />
obedience training. Kate is a lifelong dog owner and has been an obedience trainer since 1995. Also includes an LA dog scarf and leash.<br />
Donated by Kathleen Hogan-Burke<br />
4S Attention All Soccer Players<br />
Bid on this great excuse to go shopping for new gear for your soccer player. Take home this gift certificate for $200 from Soccer Stuff in<br />
Acton and splurge on what your player feels they just can’t live without. Not enough? We’ve got more. Included in this package is a New<br />
England Revolution Home Jersey (size L— this can be exchanged for a different size) and a Nike Strike Hi-Visability soccer ball. Be a star<br />
and take this home tonight.<br />
Donated by Kirsta and Chris Davey (Sara ’10, Margaret ’16), Kim and Jeff Clymer (Eliza ’13, Jillian ’15)<br />
5S We’ll Leave The Light On<br />
One week kennel stay for your cat or dog at Shepherd Veterinary Clinic in Boxborough. Pet must be eight months of age or older.<br />
No date restrictions.<br />
Donated by Linda and Tim Foster ’79 (Ryan ’10, Sean ’12, Marc ’13, Evan ’16)<br />
Mountain Day<br />
6S A White Mountain Getaway<br />
Enjoy a two-night stay at the Hampton Inn and Suites in North Conway, New Hampshire, a family-friendly destination near the White<br />
Mountains and a short drive from Mount Washington. Take along this $100 gift certificate to spend at the Settlers’ Green Mall.<br />
Donated by Joan and Robert Barsamian ’78, LA trustee (Robbie ’13)<br />
7S A Little Piece Of Heaven<br />
Enjoy a two-night stay anytime for two guests in a Luxurious Timberline Studio at Stowe Mountain Lodge in Vermont. For over a century<br />
Stowe has attracted the world’s most discerning travelers, who have cherished the beauty of the area’s covered bridges, sparkling lakes,<br />
rambling woodlands and majestic peaks. Built at the base of Stowe Mountain Resort, in the new “Vermont-Alpine” style, Stowe Mountain<br />
Lodge offers a truly luxurious setting, while still paying respect to the Vermont traditions of utilizing local artisan products and embracing<br />
the tranquility of nature. From inside your room, enjoy breathtaking mountain views, marble bathrooms, wireless internet access and LCD<br />
flat screen television.<br />
Donated by Stowe Mountain Lodge
8S Go Fish<br />
Spend a summer day fly-fishing for wild, native brook trout in southwestern Vermont’s Green Mountains with Phil Monahan, editor of<br />
OrvisNews.com and former editor of American Angler magazine and guide. Explore freestone streams and cast dry flies for gorgeous,<br />
jewel-like brookies. Any time from June through September <strong>2013</strong>, near Manchester, Vermont, for a party of 2 anglers. What a catch!<br />
Before you go, brush up on your angler skills with these two limited edition (100 copies each) hardcover fly fishing books by acclaimed fly<br />
fisherman John Betts.<br />
Donated by Phil Monahan ’84 and Eileen and Michael Hackney (John ’15)<br />
9S Mountain Day Provisions<br />
Equip your student with gear they’ll appreciate for <strong>Lawrence</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>’s annual All-School Climb to the top of Mount Monadnock.<br />
Give your child this $50 gift certificate to Eastern Mountain Sports along with a Nalgene water bottle and cooler. Mountain Day has been a<br />
tradition at <strong>Lawrence</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> since the 1870s. Today, 400 students and over 40 faculty members make the 1.9 mile ascent to the peak of<br />
the mountain and collectively share in the spectacular view.<br />
Donated by Kim and Jeff Clymer (Eliza ’13, Jillian ’15)<br />
10S Cycling Anyone?<br />
Winter is finally behind us. It’s time to drag out those bikes and hit the trails. Ride longer, faster, smoother and more often with biking<br />
equipment from ATA Cycle, a full-service pro bike shop in Concord. Bid on this $100 gift certificate and let the peddling begin.<br />
Donated by Mary-Wren and Philip vanderWilden (Peter ’14)<br />
Parents’ Weekend<br />
Groton Package<br />
11S Parents’ All-Inclusive Weekend<br />
Set yourself up for a Parents’ Weekend with this all-inclusive Groton Package! Your weekend will include a two-night stay at the scenic<br />
Sunset Farm Bed and Breakfast on Farmer’s Row in Groton.<br />
Enjoy a lunch of creative soups, sandwiches, and salads at Groton’s Blackbird Café with your $20 gift card.<br />
There are options for dinner. Use your $100 gift certificate to Gibbet Hill, one of the Groton area’s finest eateries, or use your $50 gift<br />
certificate to Filho’s Cucina for home-cooked Italian food at its finest.<br />
The Groton Market, Groton’s very fine wine and liquor store, has generously included a $25 gift card to this package. Be sure to enhance<br />
your cocktail hour or dinner at Filho’s with a nice bottle of wine.<br />
Every student’s favorite indulgence is a trip to Johnson’s Restaurant and Dairy Bar. Don’t leave Groton without splurging on one of their<br />
delicious milkshakes—and maybe buy one for the kids with your $20 gift certificate!<br />
Finally, savor the memories of our weekend in Groton with a set of 10 notecards (with original photos) and envelopes created by renowned<br />
Groton photographer, Karen Riggert.<br />
It will be a weekend to remember.<br />
(Bed and breakfast weekend to be agreed upon based on availability.)<br />
Donated by Cindy and Brad Salmon (GP Jaclyn ’12), Gibbet Hill Grill, Karen Riggert Photography, Groton Market, and Filho’s Cucina,<br />
Johnson’s Restaurant and Dairy Bar
Stonehedge Package<br />
12S Spoil Yourself At Stonehedge<br />
One overnight stay in a Spa Gateway Package Deluxe King Room at the romantic Stonehedge Inn & Spa in Tyngsboro, Mass. Situated on<br />
36 acres of New England woodlands, Stonehedge Inn & Spa’s scenic beauty is surrounded by the majestic Merrimack River, Massachusetts<br />
State Forest, and Stonehedge Inn’s own natural woodlands. Included in your stay are two massage treatments at The Vinotherapy Spa.<br />
Vinotherapy, also known as wine therapy, makes use of the benefits from the grape and the vine extracts to provide effective skincare<br />
treatments, with anti-aging action. After being pampered at its sumptuous spa, enjoy wine with your dinner at the hotel’s Left Bank Restaurant,<br />
recognized internationally for its prestigious wine list and award winning gourmet cuisine. Breakfast the next morning is also included.<br />
Donated by the Stonehedge Inn & Spa, Karen and Dave Riggert (Sarah ’09, Jacob ’13)<br />
Senior Beach Day<br />
13S If You’re Fond Of Sand Dunes And Salty Air...<br />
...you’re sure to fall in love with this newly renovated 1918, 3-bedroom summer cottage in Cotuit, Mass., on Old Cape Cod. The house<br />
comes with access to a private beach and tennis courts (one mile away)! Winning bidder gets a mutually agreed upon weekend between<br />
September <strong>2013</strong> and May 2014. House comes with an end-of-stay cleaning service.<br />
Donated by Malcolm Carley and Hellie Swartwood, LA faculty<br />
14S Wequasset Resort & Golf Club<br />
Winning bid receives a two-night stay anytime for two at the Wequasset Resort and Golf Club, an exquisite hideaway overlooking Pleasant<br />
Bay in the Village of Chatham on Nantucket Sound. Amenities and activities include access to a private 18-hole championship golf course,<br />
two swimming pools, pristine beachfront, water sports, and tennis courts.<br />
Donated by Wequasset Resort & Golf Club<br />
15S A Maine Event<br />
Enjoy a long weekend (Friday through Monday, June 21–24, <strong>2013</strong>) at an oceanfront home in Harpswell, Maine. Experience Gun Cove;<br />
swim and kayak off the deep water dock. Explore the tide pools at low tide. The house has two beautiful decks and sleeps 8 with one full<br />
kitchen and kitchenette. Near Bowdoin College and all that Brunswick has to offer.<br />
Donated by Erica and D.J. Hager ’88 (Sophie ’16), Joan Reynolds, P ’84 and ’88<br />
16S Life’s A Beach<br />
You’re all set for a day at the beach with this large Michael Kors tote bag filled with two Tommy Bahama towels, plates, placemats, cloth<br />
napkins, unbreakable wine glasses, a wine “chiller” caddy, a lovely bottle of Sauvignon Blanc and, of course, a corkscrew!<br />
Donated by Kim and Jeff Clymer (Eliza ’13, Jillian ’15)<br />
Gagné Winterim Classic<br />
17S Fore For Four!<br />
Enjoy a round of golf for four people (including carts) at Nashawtuc Country Club in Concord, Mass. With its immaculately manicured<br />
fairways and well-proportioned greens, this beautiful country club golf course is full of subtle, even devious, challenges that will keep any<br />
golfer intrigued.<br />
Donated by Tracy and Eric Groves (Madeline ’13, Mitchell ’17), Debra and Philip Hussey (Carter ’16), Madeline and Tom McCormick<br />
(Daniella ’14), Kristine and Jim Melvin (Katherine ’13, Connor ’15, McKenzie ’17)
18S Tee Off At Medinah!<br />
The winner and two guests will be joining LA Parent Steve Stratton for the golf round of a lifetime on Course 3 at the world-renowned<br />
Medinah Country Club, located in Chicago’s western suburbs. This private course has hosted three U.S. Opens, two PGA Championships,<br />
and, most recently, the 2012 Ryder Cup. Form your own Ryder Cup team and walk in the footsteps of legends like Tiger Woods, Byron<br />
Nelson, and Gary Player! Date within <strong>2013</strong> to be mutually agreed upon. Expect breakfast, lunch or cocktails depending on the time of play.<br />
Donated by Steven and Sarah Stratton (John ’14)<br />
19S Golf At The Home Of Francis Ouimet!<br />
Two golfers will have the chance to join Assistant Head of School Rob Moore and his friend David Brown (TCC member) for 18 holes and<br />
lunch at The Country Club in Brookline, Mass. This historic course is the oldest and arguably the most storied course in the United States.<br />
It has hosted 5 USGA Amateur Championships, 3 U.S. Opens (1913, 1963, 1988), and the Ryder Cup.<br />
Due to the playing of the U.S. Amateur Tournament the week of August 12–18, this round will need to be played in September or October<br />
<strong>2013</strong> at a mutually agreeable time.<br />
Donated by Rob Moore, LA faculty and assistant head of school (Grace ’04, Kat ’06, Ellie ’09)<br />
Founders’ Day<br />
20S The Eagle Has Landed<br />
And it is beautiful. Bid on the opportunity to take home this historic, vintage wooden American eagle plaque. The bald eagle was chosen in<br />
1782 as the emblem of America because of its long life, great strength, and majestic looks. No home should be without one.<br />
Donated by Drina and Andy Burns (Kelly ’14)<br />
21S For Whom The Bell Tolls<br />
Always remember your <strong>Lawrence</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> days with this beautiful framed photograph of the LA bell towers.<br />
Donated by Karen Riggert Photography<br />
22S Picture Perfect<br />
One portrait sitting for up to six people by Groton’s own Karen Riggert. Karen has been a staff photographer for Nashoba Publishing since<br />
2008, covering events in Groton, Harvard, Ayer, Pepperell, Townsend, Shirley, and Devens.<br />
Donated by Karen Riggert Photography<br />
Head’s Holiday<br />
23S It’s Not A Head’s Holiday, But A Head’s Snackday!<br />
Snacks...one of those words that if you say it enough times starts to sound weird—and makes you hungry! The day begins with your<br />
favorite Dunkin’ treats in the Head’s Office during a morning break of your choosing. After school, we’ll have some “healthy snacks” before<br />
sports (healthy to be determined by student/adult consensus—from apples to sushi)—picnic style, on the quad. After dinner and before<br />
study hours, we’ll have Snackapalooza (the mother of all snack times) at Park House. All snacks will be prepared and ready for a group of 10<br />
students. Selection and attendance TBD by the lucky winner!<br />
Donated by Annie Montesano and Dan Scheibe, head of school<br />
24S See “Live with Kelly And Michael”<br />
Winning bidder gets four tickets to the popular Emmy award-winning daytime talk show hosted by Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan in<br />
New York City.<br />
Donated by “Live Kelly and Michael”
Arts At La<br />
25S Indian Hill Is Alive With The Sound Of...<br />
Four tickets to a <strong>2013</strong>–2014 season concert with the Indian Hill Orchestra in Littleton, Mass. Concert date and time to be mutually<br />
agreed upon.<br />
Donated by Karen and Dave Riggert (Sarah ’09, Jacob ’13)<br />
26S You Oughta Be In Pictures<br />
Get your LA Senior sitting pretty with this 1 hour shoot with LA teacher and professional photographer Laurie McGowan. Includes a<br />
change of outfits, viewing of photo on a personal website, and sending of photo to the yearbook.<br />
Donated by Laurie McGowan, LA faculty (Aidan ’16)<br />
27S Statement Necklace And Earrings<br />
Stella and Dot Sanibel necklace. Semi-precious labradorite and faceted glass orbs stones nestle artfully within hand-hammered,<br />
satin-finished bezels. Matching featherweight Sanibel Chandelier earrings.<br />
Donated by Lucy McBride and Nancy and Charlie Morrison (Lizzie ’15)<br />
28S Glam It Up, It’s A Photo Shoot<br />
Portrait sitting at photographer’s studio or a location of your choice. One hour sitting for the family or your graduating senior. Includes<br />
$100 print credit.<br />
Donated by Julie L’Heureux (Kara ’14)<br />
29S Pretty In Pearls<br />
Arlington artist Georgia Gersh combines freshwater pearls and agate gemstone in this statement necklace. The adjustable chain is sterling<br />
silver. Perfect for day or evening wear.<br />
Donated by Barbara and Ian Scofidio (Calli ’14) of noa jewelry, fine handicrafts & gifts<br />
30S Buzkashi<br />
Painted by LA student artist Mukhtar Amiry ’15, this 67" X 54" original oil painting depicts the game of Buzkashi, a Central Asian sport<br />
played in Mukhtar’s home country of Afghanistan. Buzkashi is often compared to polo. Both games are played between people on<br />
horseback and both involve propelling an object toward a goal. But, unlike polo which is played with a ball, Buzkashi is played with the<br />
carcass of a headless goat. Polo matches are played for fixed periods totaling about an hour; traditional Buzkashi can continue for days.<br />
Buzkashi is the national sport and a “passion” in Afghanistan. It is often played on Fridays and matches draw thousands of fans.<br />
Donated by Mukhtar Amiry ’15, LA student<br />
Spirit Week<br />
Spartan Day<br />
31s For Your Graduating Lacrosse Player<br />
This handmade quilt constructed from “seasoned” LA lacrosse athletic jerseys was expertly designed and sewn by Nancy Bell. Nancy led the<br />
quilting course at Winterim and is a past president of the Hannah Dustin Quilt Guild and the former New England Quilting Guild. She is<br />
also a charter member of the New England Quilt Museum.<br />
Donated by Andrew Healey, LA faculty
Spoon Hunt<br />
32S Foodies Fawn Over Flora!<br />
A $200 gift certificate to flora, located in the heart of swinging East Arlington in a 1920’s brick and granite renovated bank. Simple,<br />
heartfelt foods cooked with a focus on nourishment and sensual pleasure are the essence of flora.<br />
Donated by Erika and Derrick Chin (Lauren ’14)<br />
33S Spring Roll Snack Attack<br />
Want to give your LA student an exam time treat or maybe a birthday surprise? Have 200 delicious homemade spring rolls (with sauce!)<br />
delivered to school on a mutually agreed upon date.<br />
Donated by Thel and Sivkheng Sar (Thomas ’14)<br />
School Dances<br />
34S Dance The Night Away<br />
<strong>Lawrence</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>’s own Director of Communications and former KISS 108 DJ Dave Casanave will disk jockey a four-hour event of your<br />
choosing. Whether it’s a birthday party, graduation party, private function, or corporate event, take your party to the next level with Dave<br />
and his vast music library. Swing? Sixties? Classic rock? Whatever your musical tastes, Dave has the music and the talent to read a room and<br />
create just the right atmosphere. Party on!<br />
Donated by Dave Casanave, LA faculty<br />
Twin Day<br />
35S Double Feature<br />
Start out your day at LA smartly dressed wearing these matching Under Armour t-shirts. After school, skip the Dining Hall and grab dinner<br />
downtown at Filho’s Cucina with these two $25 gift certificates. Next up—take in a movie with these AMC Theatre gift cards and your<br />
“grab and go” <strong>Lawrence</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> M & M’s. Leftovers—if there are any—can go in your matching bowls.<br />
Donated by Filho’s Cucina, Kim and Jeff Clymer (Eliza ’13, Jillian ’15), Ruth Glazer White ’76, LA trustee (Greg ’15), AMC Theatres<br />
Holiday Memories<br />
36S Ned Mitchell Honorary Christmas Basket<br />
The holidays at LA have always meant snuggling in front of the fire in MacNeil Lounge listening to Ned Mitchell read Truman Capote’s<br />
“A Christmas Memory.” Now you can recreate that lovely tradition in your own home with this “Ned Mitchell Honorary Holiday Basket.”<br />
It has all you need to evoke your own LA holiday memories including tea, LA mugs, yummy goodies, fir scent, and a copy of Truman<br />
Capote’s “A Christmas Memory” signed with a personalized message to the winner by Mitch!<br />
Donated by Kim and Jeff Clymer (Eliza ’13, Jillian ’15)<br />
Grandparents’ Day<br />
37S Creating And Preserving Memories<br />
Take your grandparents to dinner at Gibbet Hill after Grandparents’ Day and present them with a picture of you they will treasure in this<br />
<strong>Lawrence</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> picture frame. And, knowing how delighted they’ll be with your school at the end of the day, give them this LA bumper<br />
sticker for their car to impress their friends.<br />
Donated by Gibbet Hill and <strong>Lawrence</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>
Innovations<br />
Independent Immersion<br />
38S Ready For A Renovation?<br />
Finally ready to put on that addition to your house but don’t know where to begin? How about starting with a 90-minute architectural<br />
consult from Dickinson Design? Based in Acton, Dickinson Design is a full-service architecture firm specializing in residential design.<br />
Donated by Nancy Dickinson, LA friend<br />
39S You’re As Young As You Feel<br />
But it never hurts to look the part. Bid on these gift certificates, valued at $375, for three sessions of a powerful, but gentle, anti-aging<br />
procedure, microdermabrasion, that exfoliates, refreshes, and renews your skin, leaving it with a vibrant and rejuvenated GLOW!<br />
Donated by Groton Medical Associates<br />
40S For The Birder In All Of Us<br />
Peruse these two enchanting books of birds. The first, John James Audubon by Ella Foshay (former curator of the New York Historical<br />
Society and an authority on Audubon), includes stellar reproductions of Audubon's artwork, including early paintings. The second,<br />
Audubon Birds of America, Fifty Selections with Commentaries by Roger Tory Peterson, was published during the mid-20th century. Each<br />
U.S. printed tribute bears the name of the species on the front, bottom-center, and it provides information about the creature on the back.<br />
What a fantastic collection. John James Audubon's compositions are life-size and filled with the drama of life.<br />
Donated by Ruth Glazer White ‘76, LA trustee (Greg ’15)<br />
41S Work That Body<br />
Treat yourself to four (4) personalized training sessions with nationally certified training coach (and LA’s own) Michael Poulin. Perfect for<br />
all levels ranging from the athletic novice to the advanced athlete looking to improve his or her athletic performance. Consultation is part of<br />
the first session, which includes body nutrition/diet analysis. An individual plan will be documented and reviewed as part of the program.<br />
Sessions can be done at your home or in the LA fitness center for current students/staff.<br />
Donated by LA Head Strength Coach Michael Poulin<br />
42S Get Your Body Beach-Ready!<br />
Swimsuit season is almost here, so how about this 3-month free membership to Groton’s Anytime Fitness to help you achieve your fitness<br />
goals? Note: Membership must be activated by 7/31/13, so act now!<br />
Donated by Anytime Fitness<br />
Athletics At La<br />
43S Calling All Collectors (And Pats Fans)<br />
Own a piece of Patriots’ history with this commemorative ball from Super Bowl XXXVII. This is a limited edition collector’s item, number<br />
73 of only 1,000 made.<br />
Donated by Peter and Licia Hazzard, former LA faculty (Kim ’91, Kate ’98, Laura ’01, Andy ’01, Chris ’03)<br />
44S New England Patriots Tickets<br />
Two tickets for a NE Patriots game. Bid on these hard-to-get tickets to see one of the most successful teams in NFL history. Valued at $230,<br />
the seats are in Section 137, row 19 (goal line, 19 rows from the field). Game to be mutually agreed upon during the <strong>2013</strong>–2014 season.<br />
Donated by Marianne and Lou Dinkel (Alexis ’16)
45S Homegrown Baseball<br />
Four (4) seats to two New Hampshire Fisher Cats home games at Fisher Cats Stadium in Manchester, New Hampshire. Winner(s) can<br />
choose games based on availability.<br />
Donated by Christian Party Rental<br />
46S Sox Tickets And More<br />
Two tickets to a Boston Red Sox game including entrance to the exclusive ‘Royal Rooters Club,’ the recently renovated private club for Red<br />
Sox season ticket holders. Hobnob with other diehard Sox fans and check out the Club’s exhibits including Dave Roberts’ stolen base from<br />
the 2004 ALCS, and the two recent Red Sox World Series trophies. Your seats for the game are Loge Box, Left Field. Batter up! Date to be<br />
agreed upon with donor.<br />
Donated by Angela and Mark Russell (Margaret ’13, Mark ’16)<br />
47S Take Me Out To The Ballgame<br />
Four great seats (face value of $125 each) to see the Boston Red Sox take on the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park. The game is on Tuesday<br />
night, June 18, at 7:10 p.m. Seats are in Section 73, Row B, Seats 1-4.<br />
Donated by Carol Cohee and Frank Corvino (Francis ’15)<br />
48S Go Bruins!!!<br />
Winning bidder gets two tickets (Section 8, Row 13, Seats 1 and 2) to go and cheer on our beloved Bruins in <strong>2013</strong>–2014! You also take<br />
home this hockey stick autographed by Bruins’ forward Chris Kelly.<br />
Donated by Ebi and Desiree Masalehdan (Darius ’01)<br />
49S Team USA Ice Hockey<br />
Own a piece of history with this signed hockey stick from the USA Women’s National Hockey Team. In April the Women’s National<br />
Hockey Team captured the gold medal at the <strong>2013</strong> International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s World Championship in Ottawa,<br />
Ontario, with a 3–2 victory over Canada. The US team roster was made up of three goaltenders, seven defensemen, and 13 forwards.<br />
There were 10 Olympians on the squad.<br />
Donated by Caroline Heatley, LA faculty<br />
50S Love That Dirty Water<br />
Watch the Sox take on the Cleveland Indians when you win these four tickets to the game on Friday, May 24, at 7:10 p.m. Seats are in the<br />
Field Section, Box 79, Row K, Seats 1-4.<br />
Donated by Kelley and Greg Snow (Michael ’16)<br />
51S Summer Baseball Under The Lights<br />
Enjoy a perfect summer night with these two tickets to a Boston Red Sox game. On Tuesday, July 30, watch the Sox battle the Seattle<br />
Mariners from Loge Box 102, Row GG, seats 5 and 6. Batter up!!!<br />
Donated by Richie and Pamela Cardillo (Richie ’15)<br />
NGP<br />
52S Get It Together...With Heather!<br />
Treat yourself (or a friend!) to 3 hours of organization with professional organizer Heather Greacen in your home or free shelving<br />
installation using the Elfa ventilated closet system from the Container Store. Complimentary consultation and/or shelving design included.<br />
Donated by Heather M. Greacen (Kelly ’10, Scott ’13)
53S “Just The Basics”<br />
Weekly professional laundry service for your student for the <strong>2013</strong>–14 academic school year. Service includes washing, drying, and folding<br />
of your child’s laundry, with launderable dress shirts and blouses returned pressed and on hangers.<br />
Donated by E & R Laundry and Dry Cleaners, the campus laundry<br />
54S Come Home To A Clean House!<br />
Four hours of expert cleaning (excluding windows or carpets) by Surfaceworks will have your house gleaming! Some restrictions apply to<br />
service area: ONLY Massachusetts towns of Maynard, Stow, Acton, Carlisle, Lexington, Concord, West Concord, Winchester, Bedford,<br />
Lincoln, Sudbury, Wayland, Weston, Wellesley, Newton, Waltham, Watertown, Belmont, Arlington, Somerville, Cambridge, Brookline,<br />
Chestnut Hill, or Boston.<br />
Donated by Surfaceworks, Inc.<br />
55S CVS Gift Card<br />
Is your student continually running out of toothpaste? Shampoo? Deodorant? For all their endless needs, a CVS gift card valued at $50!<br />
Donated by CVS Groton<br />
Combined Studies<br />
56S Blue Man Group<br />
Two tickets to Boston’s own Blue Man Group. Begin with dinner at Flemings ($100) and then enjoy the show.<br />
Donated by Sharon and Tom Carlson (Sarah ’13)<br />
57S A Classic Chair And An Inspiring Book<br />
This Aeron chair didn’t end up in the New York Museum of Modern Art’s permanent collection just because it looks cool. Although it<br />
does. The chair accommodates both the sitter and the environment. It adapts naturally to virtually every body, and it's 94% recyclable.<br />
Even if it's black, it's green. And for your first good read in the chair, we suggest Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln.<br />
Written by acclaimed historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, Team of Rivals illuminates Lincoln’s political genius, as the one-term congressman<br />
and prairie lawyer rises from obscurity to prevail over three gifted rivals of national reputation to become President.<br />
The perfect gift for a graduating senior.<br />
Donated by Creative Office Pavillion, Denise and Daniel Horn (Emma ’16), Kim and Jeff Clymer (Eliza ’13, Jillian ’15)<br />
Winterim<br />
58S Glimpses Of The Land Of The Leprechaun<br />
Own a coffee table book of lush images taken by participants in the LA Winterim “Photographing the Myths and Realities of Ireland.”<br />
Donated by Laurie McGowan, LA faculty (Aiden ’16)<br />
59S “Winter Light”<br />
Award-winning local artist (and faculty spouse) Sharon Wooding has painted “Winter Light”, a mystical snow scene set in a small clearing<br />
in the woods. Done in watercolors, the picture is about 8 inches by 10 inches.<br />
Donated by Sharon Wooding (Stephen ’88, Hilary ’90, Anson ’95)<br />
60S Party On Ice<br />
Hosting a party and want to surprise your guests with a little ice time? Bid on this opportunity to have full use of the LA rink for one hour.<br />
Ice time is available starting November 1, <strong>2013</strong>, and through the <strong>2013</strong>-2014 season.<br />
Donated by <strong>Lawrence</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>
61S See You On The Slopes<br />
Enjoy four (4) full-day lift snowboard/ski passes at Nashoba Valley Ski Area. No blackout dates.<br />
Donated by Nashoba Valley Ski Area<br />
62S Fulfill Your Pro Ambitions!<br />
Treat your favorite LA hockey player to a Pro Ambitions Hockey Camp with this $500 voucher. Your player will “kick ice” with a battle<br />
camp curriculum that focuses on game situational battles, taught by top coaches.<br />
Donated by Jeff Serowik ’86<br />
Jewelry Raffle<br />
Topaz Blue Earrings<br />
Sponsored by ADCO Diamond<br />
The Topaz Blue Earrings Raffle is located in the <strong>Silent</strong> <strong>Auction</strong> area inside the Stone Athletic Center. Tickets are available for purchase<br />
during the cocktail reception.<br />
1 ticket for $25/5 tickets for $100<br />
Purchase tickets and enter to win these one-of-a-kind earrings specially designed by ADCO Diamond, Boston.<br />
One pair of silver fancy earrings with two bezel set cushion natural blue topaz, total weight 3.17 carat, and forty-eight pave set round<br />
brilliant cut diamonds; total weight .40.<br />
Value $1,400<br />
ADCO Diamond, 333 Washington Street * Suite 707 * Boston, MA 02108, 617-720-0752 * www.adcodiamond.com<br />
Raffle tickets are not tax-deductible. Raffle winners will be responsible for any applicable taxes. With each raffle ticket purchase,<br />
100 percent of the purchase price will benefit the Professional Development and Financial Aid Funds.<br />
50/50 Raffle<br />
The 50/50 Raffle is located in the <strong>Silent</strong> <strong>Auction</strong> area inside the Stone Athletic Center.<br />
Tickets are available for purchase during the cocktail reception.<br />
1 ticket for $25/5 tickets for $100<br />
One lucky, randomly drawn winner will take home half of the total ticket sales!<br />
Actual total prize amount will vary depending upon the number of tickets sold.<br />
Attendance is not required to win.<br />
Raffle tickets are not tax-deductible. Raffle winners will be responsible for any applicable taxes. The remaining 50 percent of raffle ticket<br />
sales will benefit the Professional Development and Financial Aid Funds.
Super <strong>Silent</strong> <strong>Auction</strong> <strong>Items</strong><br />
1U For the Bruins fan extraordinaire!<br />
A professionally glass-mounted and framed 2012–<strong>2013</strong> Boston Bruins autographed jersey—signed by the entire beloved Boston Bruins<br />
team! A Certificate of Authenticity is included.<br />
Donated by the Boston Bruins<br />
2U Personally signed by a gregarious “Gronk”!<br />
An autographed New England Patriots jersey—this Patriots fan favorite, Rob Gronkowski, has been named to two Pro Bowls. He holds the<br />
single season records for most touchdowns and most receiving yards by a tight end. A Certificate of Authenticity is included.<br />
Donated by Kevin and Mary Jo Seifert (Megan ’14, Brendan ’16)<br />
3U A big chance to get a big piece of “Big Papi”!<br />
An autographed “David Ortiz” Boston Red Sox jersey, professionally mounted, comes your way from Red Sox Nation. Ortiz, a five-time<br />
All-Star is one of the most lethal left-handed hitters of his generation. A Certificate of Authenticity is included.<br />
Donated by Kevin and Mary Jo Seifert (Megan ’14, Brendan ’16)<br />
4U Your friends will be “Green” with envy...<br />
…when they see this framed and autographed Boston Celtics jersey from “Buzzer-Beating #8–Jeff Green”! Green, a newcomer to this NBA<br />
legendary team, should have a promising impact on the future of the Boston Celtics! A Certificate of Authenticity is included.<br />
Donated by the Boston Celtics<br />
5U Super lucky for all to own a Super Bowl ball!<br />
An original game ball from the 2005 Super Bowl XXXIX , when the New England Patriots (24) beat the Philadelphia Eagles (21) to capture<br />
their third Super Bowl victory in four years. Die-hard Pats fans will want to get their hands on this!<br />
Donated by Peter and Licia Hazzard, former LA faculty (Kim ’91, Kate ’98, Laura ’01, Andy ’01, Chris ’03)