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Join Us April 10, 2026
Each spring, our highly anticipated Annual Gala & Auction gathers hundreds of parents, alumni, and friends for an unforgettable evening filled with celebration, connection, and incredible generosity. It's more than just a night out—it’s a powerful demonstration of what our community can achieve when we come together with a shared purpose.
Last year’s event was nothing short of extraordinary. Thanks to your unwavering support, we didn’t just meet our fundraising goals—we shattered them, setting a new record for gross proceeds raised. And this year, we're dreaming even bigger. With your help, we aim to raise an ambitious $750,000 in gross proceeds—an achievement that will have a lasting impact on our students, programs, and future.
Save the Date! Our Gala Chairs are already hard at work planning an unforgettable evening—one filled with meaningful moments, exciting auction items, and the unique magic that happens when a passionate community comes together for a shared cause. Mark your calendars: the 2026 Gala & Auction will take place on April 10, 2026. Stay tuned for more details!
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Gala Chairs: Jodie Corson (Andrew ’24, Matthew ’28), Sara Gresh (Peyton ’28), Lauren Hufford (Connor Massey '28).
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Sponsorship & Underwriting
We invite you to explore our exciting opportunities to get involved with Stangin' Alive Gala & Auction. Please consider the following ways to participate:
- Become an underwriter
- Purchase a sponsor table
- Donate an auction item
- Host an Auction Party
- Contribute to the wine cellar
- Volunteer your time on a committee
Your support will help ensure the success of this event! Thank you for considering how you can make a difference.
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Spotlight Sponsor (Presenting Sponsor): $25,000
3 Available | Table for 10
You’re the headliner — the lights, the name, the groove.
EXCLUSIVE HEADLINER BENEFITS:- Title recognition with top billing on all gala materials (invitations, signage, website, auction paddles, and social media)
- Verbal recognition from stage and custom logo feature on main event screens
- VIP Arrival with dedicated photo moment
- Premium dinner placement in prime location
- Dedicated white-glove cocktail server and two magnum bottles of premium champagne served tableside
- Custom-etched champagne flutes for each guest to take home
- Choose the final songs of the night — the ultimate disco bragging right
- Round-trip Party Bus transportation
- VIP valet service lane with branded signage
- Auction items hand-delivered to your doorstep
- Feature in the HC Annual Report and a program impact update highlighting your support
- Personal invitation from the Head of School to the “Evening of Gratitude” donor reception
- Recognition on website, social media, event screens, printed program, and lounge signage
- First right of refusal for next year’s Presenting Sponsorship
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Club HC Golden Table (Gold Sponsor): $10,000
5 Available | Table for 8
Boogie-woogie in style under shimmering lights and velvet vibes.
GOLDEN TABLE BENEFITS- Verbal recognition from stage and recognition on event screens
- Premium table seating with dedicated cocktail service
- Custom branded cocktail napkins featuring your logo or family name
- Complimentary valet or rideshare service
- Recognition on website, social media, event screens, printed program, and signage
- Sponsor Spotlight Post on social media before or after the event
- Invitation to the “Evening of Gratitude” donor appreciation reception
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Champagne Groove (VIP Lounge Sponsor): $8,000
6 Available | Cocktail Sofa Pod for 8
Comfort meets cool — lounge seating with front-row access to the action.
VIP GROOVE BENEFITS- Private cocktail sofa pod with lounge seating combination
- Bottle of champagne chilled tableside
- Signature cocktail placement
- Recognition on website, event screens, and printed program
- Sponsor naming on lounge signage: “Champagne Groove by [Sponsor Name]”
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Velvet Rope (Premium Bar Sponsor): $3,500
10 Available | High-Top for 4
You’re close to the action — cocktail in hand, bass in your bones.
PREMIUM BENEFITS- Reserved premium cocktail seating near the action
- Optional “Next Table Neighbor” request
- Recognition on bar signage, event
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Mirror Ball (Reserved Bar Top Table): $2,500
26 Available | High-Top for 4
You bring the energy — sparkle, sip, repeat.
BAR-TOP BENEFITS- Reserved cocktail seating
- A photo-worthy night under the mirror ball
Underwriting Opportunities
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Entertainment Sponsor: $10,000
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Bar Sponsor: $10,000
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Underwriter Party Sponsor: $10,000
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Disco Lighting Sponsor: $5,000
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Valet Sponsor: $3,500
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Auctioneer Sponsor: $3,500
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Puppy Sponsor: $3,500
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Photo Experience Sponsor: $3,000
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HC Staff & Volunteer Mirror Ball Sponsor: $2,500
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Centerpiece & Decor Sponsor: $2,000
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Mobile Bidding Sponsor: $2,000
Individual Tickets
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Individual Ticket: $300
General Admission | Limited Availability
You don’t need a table — you just need the beat.
INDIVIDUAL PERKS- Open cocktail seating around the perimeter or veranda
- A photo-worthy night under the mirror ball
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Young Alumni Ticket: $150
General Admission | Limited Availability
Open to HC graduates 2012-2022
INDIVIDUAL PERKS- Open cocktail seating around the perimeter or veranda
- A photo-worthy night under the mirror ball
