A Spectacular Evening… a Last Minute Move,
a Great Party and a Tigers Victory!

Neither rain, nor sleet, nor snow…looks like that’s the new Loyola motto – the party goes on, no matter what!

On Friday, June 13th (maybe that was the problem!), with our 48 Silent Auction items almost all on display, tables and chairs set-up, the microphone system primed to go, and 8 dozen balloons on their way, Ted Gillary, the Executive Manager of the Detroit Athletic Club, made the call to move the party for Loyola’s 12th Annual Tigers Fundraiser inside to the their beautiful second floor dining rooms.

It was quite a party! Over 800 guests enjoyed a Ballpark Supper, Dixieland music, and brisk auction bidding, while finding time to buy a raffle ticket, visit with Loyola students and staff, and meet the many friends of Loyola, some at the party for the first time. And, of course, Paws was a big hit with the younger set, who all wanted to meet him.

Chair Tim Shafer, along with an outstanding Tigers Committee, worked hard to secure ticket packages, a raffle prize, and auction items. With strong bids on everything, two Ground Passes for the 2008 PGA Championship, a Time Share at Hilton Head, tickets and the 1st pitch for a Toledo Mud Hens game, Fly Fishing on the Au Sable, 5 NFL Pennants circa 1950s, and Fr. Dave’s "Semi-Gourmet" Dinner were just a few of the much-in-demand items.

John King, father of Tiger Committee member Jeff King and long-time supporter of Loyola, won the raffle prize: a Suite Medley that included suites for a Tigers, Red Wings, Pistons, and Lions game, plus $1,000 in cash for refreshments.
The highlight of our Tigers event was the presentation by Fr. David Mastrangelo, S.J., Loyola’s President, of the President’s Award to Mary Jo and Steve Wall for "their generosity and spirit of service in support of the Annual Loyola High School-Detroit Tigers Fundraiser". Dear friends of Rev. Malcolm Carron, S.J., Loyola’s first president, Mary Jo and Steve have been supporters of the school every year since we first opened our doors in 1993.

Most importantly, the event raised over $172,000 to provide tuition assistance for the young men of Loyola, thus enabling the school to honor its commitment to accept every interested and qualified student, regardless of his family’s financial situation. We are grateful to both the members of the Tigers Committee, our students and staff members, and all the Loyola friends who supported this event. Was a great evening…including a Tigers 5 to 0 victory!

Our Sponsors helped make this event a success!

If you missed this Spectacular Evening, plan on joining the crowd next year!
For info, please contact Kitty Storen at (313) 861-2407x103 or via email.