Every year, Nantucket Lighthouse School is charged with the task of raising $350,000 to cover the operational gap – the TRUE cost of a Lighthouse eduction, which tuition alone does not cover. The Festival is one of three major fundraisers for our school.
Sixteen events were hosted over three days and ten different venues. Over the course of the three-day event, 300 participants became more familiar with our school and learned about our mission and philosophy and what makes Nantucket Lighthouse School so special. Business sponsorship grew as we welcomed new sponsors including: American Seasons, Champoux Landscape, Classic Wine Imports, Nantucket Bank, Nativ Made, Neil Paterson Inc., Tom Hanlon Landscaping and Topper’s at The Wauwinet. The event was a tremendous success in many ways and I simply cannot stress enough that this would not have been possible without the unwavering dedication of a team of NLS parents, faculty, staff, trustees, advisors and friends of our school.
It is with gratitude and appreciation that I would like to recognize the following individuals.
Our fabulous NGF Committee who gave tirelessly of their time and talents these past six months, curating the school’s most lucrative fundraiser and helping to keep our fundraising efforts on track.
A very special thank you to:
| Casey Boukus – for curating a beautiful art show
Lindsey Cressman – for running three events, coordinating thank you gifts and catering, and always considering the minor details Margaret Hallowell – for sponsoring the event, donating Ben Wolff pots and hosting an event in your beautiful garden Alix Houghton – for designing our website, program and gorgeous event invitations Leith Kinney – for running two events, coordinating catering, decorating our school and always lending a helping hand |
Amy Pallenberg – for sponsoring the Festival and leading a walking tour
Bee Shay – for overseeing the children’s activities, teaching two classes, donating art to our auction and printing cards and tags Candice Tetrault – for chairing not one, but two major parties, implementing a gorgeous marketplace and always thinking strategically Jenne Verney – for suppling beautiful arrangements and scheduling our keynote speaker Julie Wood – for coordinating four garden tours and all that entails |
Thank you to the following Nantucket Lighthouse School parents and faculty and staff volunteers who greatly contributed to the success of the event. We are very thankful for your commitment to Nantucket Lighthouse School and willingness to give of your time and energy during the height of the summer.
| Caleb Cressman
Alana Cullen & Marcus Foley Kaity Farrell Neil Ferguson Katie Hemingway Michelle Housel Alicia Keller Kevin Korn Julia Maury Emily Miller |
Alesia Myers
Barrie Sanders Rachael Freeman Slosek & Sam Slosek Glena Stokes-Scarlett Joan Stockman Anne Topham Geri Walker Lisa Wisentaner Holly Witherell & Eric Nordby Barbara & Kyle Zachary |
A special thank you to our Nantucket Lighthouse School Trustees and Board of Advisors who recruited business sponsors, attended multiple events and networked with festival participants, cultivating new friends of the school.
Nantucket Lighthouse School Board of Trustees
| D. Anne Atherton, Chair
Charity Benz Penny Dey, Treasurer Sabrina Elwell, Secretary Cary Hazlegrove Mark Lucas, Vice Chair Julia Maury |
Jane Miller
Kitty Pochman Rachael Freeman Slosek Susan Storey Brian Sullivan Eric Verney Lizbet Carroll Fuller, Emerita |
Nantucket Lighthouse School Board of Advisors
| Susan O’Brien, Chair
Laura Cunningham Joe Guay Sandi Holland Larry Lebowitz |
Neil Marttila
John Miller Robert Sarkisian Connie Umberger |
Funding Our Need
Each year at the Garden Soirée, guests are asked to raise their hands in support of our school’s fund-the-need campaign. Two years ago guests funded the expansion of our Educational Garden and the purchase of our greenhouse. Last year, Soirée donors funded the purchase of 20 MacBook Pro computers for our middle school students. This year during the fund-the-need live ask, $29,000 was raised for our Head, Heart and Hand Scholarship Fund, which provides financial aid to current and incoming Nantucket Lighthouse School students. We are very grateful to the following fund-the-need donors:
| Charity Benz
Amanda Cross Margaret & John Falk Logan & Tiago Gomes Beverly Hall & David Billings Cary Hazlegrove & Andy Bullington Sarah Holton-Roth & Mark Lucas Carol & Robert Miller Emily Miller & Schuyler Kuhl Denise & Jack Korngold Mary Jane & William MacLean |
Joan & Tim Moran
Marian & Russ Morash Connie Mundy Susan & Stephen O’Brien Deborah Pilla Kitty & Tom Pochman Linda & Craig Spery Bee & Lowell Shay Molly Walsh Barbara & Kyle Zachary |
It is a pleasure to serve our Lighthouse community and witness the impact we have on our school and the happy, thoughtful kids grown here. It is because of these children (our children) that we show up and make it happen. And it wouldn’t happen without you and your support.
With gratitude,
Logan Gomes
Director of Advancement
