One Hundred Percent of the Funds Raised to Support Arts, Science and Sports Programs
Atherton, Calif., (March 27, 2011) – Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton (SHS), www.shschools.org, a Roman Catholic, independent, coeducational school that offers a 21st century education for students from preschool through twelfth grade on one campus, held an all‐school auction dinner fundraising event on Saturday, March 26, 2011 with 100 percent of the net proceeds to support arts, science and sports programs at the Schools.
“Sacred Heart Schools is committed to offering the highest quality teaching and learning experience for both our faculty and students,” commented Director of Schools, Richard A. Dioli. “It is the community of our families and invited guests that makes this event so successful. For over 30 consecutive years, our community members have shown unparalleled support for the Schools’ annual auction. We are extremely appreciative for everyone’s commitment in providing an educational experience that fosters development of the ‘whole‐child.’”
“The Endless Summer,” a nod to surf culture of present and past, was this year’s theme. More than 500 guests were treated to a dinner, dance and live auction. Held on the Lower School’s campus in Robinson Courtyard and Spieker Pavilion, attendees danced to music provided by Full Tilt Woogie, and dined on cuisine by Betty Zlatchin Catering of San Francisco.
ABOUT SACRED HEART SCHOOLS
Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton (www.shschools.org) was founded in 1898 by the Society of the Sacred Heart and is located on a 63‐acre campus in Atherton, California. It is the only accredited preschool through twelfth grade school along the San Francisco peninsula with a total enrollment of approximately 1070 students on one campus. SHS is a member of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools with 21 schools in the United States and continues the educational mission of the Society of the Sacred Heart whose members serve in over 44 countries internationally.
