41st Gala Auction

2019-2020

Feb 24

Written By Morganton Day School Advancement Office

Our annual auction is both a fundraising and entertaining event. School families and community members participate in a variety of ways: by donating, acquiring items to auction, planning and managing the event, and by being present the night of the auction.

2020 Under the Big Top Gala Auction - Thank You's

Guests enjoyed an evening of sequins, top hats, jugglers, and aerial silks at Morganton Day School’s 41st “Under the Big Top” Gala Auction on Saturday, Feb. 22. Thanks to many generous community sponsors, guests had the opportunity to bid on items ranging from unique experiences to beautiful furniture to creative student projects in a silent and live auction. The annual event raised over $73,000 to support innovative programming and curriculum for the independent school, which receives no government funds and relies solely on tuition and fundraisers.

Meredith McSwain, Director of Advancement, stated, “We are grateful for the dedicated families at Morganton Day School, as well as supportive community members, who make this annual event a success. The auction is a tradition that our committee is proud to keep alive and we are excited about the outcome this year.”

MDS is grateful to the generous sponsors who made the evening a success, including Platinum Sponsors: C. Shane Cook and Associates, Fulenwider Enterprises, Medicine Man Veterinary Hospital, Morgan Stuart Logistics, LLC, Morganton Eye Physicians PA - Dr. Bonkowske, Dr. Lowry, & Dr. Scott, and Toner Machining Technologies; Gold Sponsors: Carolinas HealthCare System Blue Ridge and Haugen-Carver Financial Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC; and Silver Sponsors: Christ School, Homer's, Jerry & Barbara Norvell, Law Office of Jared T. Amos, PLLC, Morganton Honda, and Optimal Health & Wellness; as well as Gregory's Jewelers, Treat, Bread & Butter, Fonta Flora, and Food Matters for their contributions.

Thank you for your support!