Carnaval for a Cause:
A Night in Rio
Get Ready for Carnaval for a Cause: A Night in Rio!
The countdown to Carnaval for a Cause: A Night in Rio is officially on! On March 1, 2025, join us at the Hyatt Regency in Huntington Beach for an unforgettable evening of fun, community, and giving back.
Email sbsgala25@gmail.com for more info or Kathleen Moore in the SBS Advancement.
Tuition Opportunity Drawing
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Tuition Opportunity Drawing 〰️
Win FREE Tuition for Your Child!
Here’s your chance to win FREE tuition for your child for the upcoming school year—for just $50! Our Tuition Raffle is now open, and you don’t even have to attend the Gala to participate. Simply buy your raffle tickets, and you could be the lucky winner of a full year of FREE tuition!
How to Enter:
Tickets are only $50 each. Buy them after school any time you see the Carnaval for a Cause cart, before or after mass, in the advancement office, or online.
The winner will be drawn as soon as we sell out of our 500 tickets, you don't even have to wait for the Gala—just enter for a 1 in 500 chance to win.
Sponsorship, Advertising, and Auction Donations are Needed!
Email sbsgala25@gmail.com for more info or Kathleen Moore in the SBS Advancement Office or click the documents below.
Donation Letter, Donation Form and Sponsorship/Advertising Form
Past Annual Gala Themes and Chairs
2025
“Carnaval for a Cause”
Chaired by SBS Parent Faculty Association
2024
“The Speakeasy”
Chaired by Brigid Edwards, Katie Dudek and Diane Woodfill
2023
“Once Upon a Dream”
Chaired by Courtny Mouzakis
2020
“And the Oscar Goes To…”
Chaired by Molly Lalonde & Meghan Fusillo
2019
“Evening Under the Sea”
Chaired by Lori Fournier, Karrie Rea, & Michelle Sanchez
2018
“Shamrocks and Sand Dollars”
Chaired by Barbara McNamara Niklas
2017
“Denim & Diamonds”
Chaired by Ingrid Bobbitt, Monique Evenseck, & Kyndra Mercado
2016
“Back to the 60’s”
Chaired by Timarie Shrum & Christine Wendl
2015
“Portraits of Excellence”
Chaired by Kelly Filipan & Julie Weaver
2014
“Saints Derby”
Chaired by Kari Burke & Janine Poletti
2013
“Totally Awesome 80’s”
Chaired by Kristin Miller & Connie Vit
2012
“Arabian Nights”
Chaired by Pam Bettencourt & Maria Seerin
2011
“An Evening in Venice”
Chaired by Maria Lucas & Dana Rosenburg
2010
“Roaring 20’s”
Chaired by Kathleen Moore & Karen Paz
2009
“Diamonds Are Forever”
Chaired by Paula Hussey, Kelly Rosenkranz, & Toni Southron
2008
“Senior Prom”
Chaired by MaryJane Kroll & Kelly Rosenkranz
2007
“Treasure Island”
Chaired by Michelle Meyerhofer & Jennie Welch
2006
“Viva Las Vegas”
Chaired by Jenny Buettner, Kristin Nguyen, & Tina Oliver
2005
“Havana Nights”
Chaired by Kelly Arroyo & Gabriella Shaughnessy
2004
“Hooray for Hollywood”
Chaired by Debbie Doke & Vanessa Frei
2003
“Night Fever”
Chaired by Christine Dittmer, Raquel Tristan, & Carri Vogel
2002
“Polynesian Paradise”
Chaired by Leslie Rudeseal
2001
“Red Hot”
Chaired by Liz Beko, Liz McCall, & Melissa Coates
2000
“Ports O’Call”
Chaired by Mike Villeneuve
1999
“Mardi Gras”
Chaired by Lisa Stellrecht & Karie Wilson
1998
“Reach For The Stars”
Chaired by Xio Galindo & Colleen Israel
1997
“St. Bony’s Sock Hop”
Chaired by Juli Halopoff & Stephanie Haskins
1996
“Once Upon A World”
Chaired by Mary Perez & Coni Thamann
1995
“Tropical Splash”
Chaired by Barbara Drubka, Karen Eckroth, & Mary Ann Arnerich
1994
“The Barnyard Ball”
Chaired by Denise Menichiello & Colleen Israel
1993
“Wild, Wild West”
Chaired by Liz McCall & Judy Floro
1992
“Casino Night”
Chaired by Jean Rustemeyer & Sher Garrels
1991
“Sellabration”
Chaired by Cathy Knuston, Kathie Kiker, & CeCe Fermino