A Successful 2023 Winterfest & Mustang Grand Raffle

This weekend was one for the books! After a two-year hiatus, we hosted Winterfest with the theme of “Party in the U.S.A.” 800 attendees — a crowd larger than even recent years pre-pandemic — mingled throughout the night in the American-themed rooms. The McCarthy Center was decorated in the spirit of Nashville, complete with a mechanical bull; the gym transformed into Las Vegas, featuring stations to play craps, roulette and blackjack; and the first floor Academic Hallway transported guests to a ski lodge in the slopes of Colorado.

Thank you to the parents who made it all happen. They worked countless hours over the past few months as well as setting up and breaking down this weekend. A special thank you to the Ritamen who helped set up and clean up as well.

At Winterfest, we announced the Mustang Grand Raffle winners! Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and took part in one of our most impactful fundraisers of the year in our efforts to narrow the gap between tuition and the actual cost of educating our students. Together, we were able to bring in over $100,000.

CONGRATULATIONS MUSTANG GRAND RAFFLE WINNERS:

$10,000 Grand Prize: Jonathan Butler
Seller: Jonathan Butler '23

$1,000 2nd Prize: Chuck Volpentesa
Seller: Luke Maher '23

$1,000 3rd Prize: Ieshe Washington
Seller: Langston Smith '26

$1,000 4th Prize: Emilia Herrera
Seller: Jonathan Osornio '26

$1,000 5th Prize: Mary Reyes
Seller: Danny Garcia '24

$1,000 Early Bird: Andrea Quigley
Seller: Liam Quigley '26