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Pirate Ball
The Pirate Ball is Saint Edward's largest annual fundraising event, with proceeds supporting the School's operating budget and offsetting the costs of academic and extracurricular programs.
This highly anticipated evening features live and silent auctions, cocktails, dinner and dancing. We are deeply grateful to everyone who helps make it a success each year. Join us at this year’s Pirate Ball – tickets are on sale now!
This highly anticipated evening features live and silent auctions, cocktails, dinner and dancing. We are deeply grateful to everyone who helps make it a success each year. Join us at this year’s Pirate Ball – tickets are on sale now!
Live Auction Items
The Live Auction will be held at the Pirate Ball on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Absentee bids may be placed by contacting the Development Department at (772) 231-5192 before noon on Friday, April 24.
Absentee bids may be placed by contacting the Development Department at (772) 231-5192 before noon on Friday, April 24.
List of 4 items.
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One-Week Stay at Casa Bella in the Dominican Republic
Donated by: Stephanie and Jamie Hanford- Six nights / seven days stay
- Five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath home in Casa de Campo Resort, located steps from Minitas Beach
- Overlooks the fully updated Pete Dye “Teeth of the Dog” golf course
- Two full primary suites; a separate wing with two bedrooms with en-suite baths, and a fifth bedroom located in a private, free-standing casita
- All bedrooms include air conditioning, high-speed Wi-Fi, and TVs
- Fully staffed with a cook, maid, and groundskeeper
- Breakfast preparation included (guests provide groceries)
- Lunch and dinner service available with advance notice
- Use of four-person golf cart
- Full access to Casa de Campo Resort amenities
- Includes three championship golf courses, five-star spa, beaches, pools, and shopping
- Activities include horseback riding, kayaking, skeet shooting, zip lining, tennis, charter fishing, and many more
- Bonus access to amenities at nearby La Romana Country Club
- Available between May and November in 2026 or 2027 on mutually agreed-upon dates
- Travel and airfare not included
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Gourmet Head of School Dinner for Four Couples
Donated by: Mimi and Stuart Hirstein- Enjoy a gourmet catered dinner for eight (you and three other couples)
- Spend the evening with Head of School Stuart Hirstein and his wife, Mimi
- Experience fine cuisine in an atmosphere of understated elegance
- Winner receives a one-liter bottle of 2023 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon and a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne to take home or enjoy at the dinner
- Take advantage of a wonderful opportunity to get to know the Hirsteins better
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Five-Night Stay at Valentine’s Resort in the Bahamas
Donated by: Kayla and Michael Russell- Five-night stay at Valentine’s Resort & Marina on beautiful Harbour Island
- Spacious two-level townhouse with:
- 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms
- Accommodations for up to 4 guests
- 1 king bed + 1 sleeper sofa
- Full home-style amenities, including:
- Fully equipped kitchen
- In-unit laundry
- On-site resort experiences:
- Waterfront dining
- Full-service dive center
- Spa services
- Explore the island:
- Walk through Dunmore Town
- Enjoy deep-sea fishing or island hopping
- Relax on the world-famous pink sand beach
- Blackout Dates: December 20–January 6; February 21 through Easter; major holiday weekends
- Valid Through: April 24, 2027
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Luxury Mountain-Top Getaway at Greenbrier Sporting Club
Donated by: Camille and Paul Battista- One-week stay in a luxurious 5,000 sq. ft., 4-bedroom mountain-top home located in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
- Dedicated house manager to assist with special requests
- Access to four Greenbrier Hotel golf courses
- Access to Sporting Club amenities, including:
- casino
- restaurants
- pools
- spas
- trap and skeet shooting
- horseback riding
- bowling
- movies
- and much more
- Available on a mutually agreed-upon date before September 2027
More items coming soon!
2026 Co-Chairs
Courtney Antosh
Katie Henriquez
If you're interested in volunteering, email Kelli Prange at kprange@steds.org.
Katie Henriquez
If you're interested in volunteering, email Kelli Prange at kprange@steds.org.
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