With a grateful heart, I am delighted to announce the 20th Annual Blue Knight Auction held on April 27th was huge a success. A record 536 people attended this year’s Auction and we are on track to surpass our previous high of $257,872 reached in 2006. The 2013 total will be announced as soon as the figures are finalized.
This year I was able to witness my first Blue Knight Auction from the “inside,” and was truly humbled by the experience. I saw parents, grandparents, former parents, students, teachers, administrators and friends of our schools give countless hours of their time and talents to ensure our Blue Knight Auction was a success. I would like to extend my gratitude to our chairs: Kyle & Marty Kendrick, Jeanne & Dennis Gernhardt, and Erin & Tom Albregts who contributed in many ways to the success of the auction this year!
The majority of funds raised at the Blue Knight Auction fund the LCSS Tuition Assistance program which keeps Catholic education affordable for our students. In addition to tuition assistance, we will fund vital technology needs and other resources that contribute to our academic excellence.
While many parishes and dioceses across the country are struggling to keep their Catholic schools open, the Lafayette community continually steps up. This support allows us to stay focused on our mission of educating the high-achieving servant leaders of tomorrow.
On behalf of all of our faculty, staff, students and parents, I would like to thank you all for your continued support and encouragement as we continue to seek Greatness in ourselves and for our community.
