Carnaval for a Cause:
A Night in Rio
Get ready for an unforgettable night!
Join your friends and the St. Bonaventure Catholic School community for the 33rd Annual Gala Fundraiser on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach. Celebrate the vibrant energy of Rio with a night packed with fun, laughter, and an opportunity to give back to our school!
Highlights of the Evening:
Live entertainment
Live and silent auction
Class baskets
Delicious food and drinks
Tickets: $250 per person
Tables: $2,500 (seats 10)
Limited tickets are available—grab yours before they sell out!
Sponsorship, Advertising, and Auction Donations are available!
Email sbsgala25@gmail.com for more info or Kathleen Moore in the SBS Advancement Office or click HERE or click the documents below for forms.
Donation Letter, Donation Form and Sponsorship/Advertising Form
Want to Get Involved?
Join the planning fun! Please email our Gala commitee at sbsgala25@gmail.com.
Let’s make this Carnaval for a Cause the best one yet!
Tuition Opportunity Drawing
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Tuition Opportunity Drawing 〰️
New This Year: Tuition Opportunity Drawing!
For just $50 per ticket, you could win FREE tuition for one student for the 2025-2026 school year! Opportunity drawing tickets will be available until they sell out - max tickets are 500 so your chance to win is 1 in 500! Sales must meet a minimum of 250 tickets.
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