PETOSKEY – April 15, 2025 – St. Michael High School (SMHS), the only Classical high school in Northern Michigan, today announced a Sponsor Matching Challenge in support of its Fourth Annual Celebration Gala.
The next $30,000 in Gala sponsorships – either by businesses or individuals – will be ‘matched’ dollar for dollar by a faithful benefactor to the school. Sponsorship information is available via stmichaelchesterton.org/gala or by clicking HERE. You can sponsor online directly by clicking HERE.
Tickets are still available for the St. Michael Gala – Saturday, April 26 at 5:00pm at Holy Childhood of Jesus Parish Hall, 150 W. Main St., downtown Harbor Springs. Doors open at 5:00pm for a festive evening that will include cocktail hour, dinner, student performances, live auction, fellowship and fun! Tickets are $75 and available via the Gala webpage or by calling the school.
“Thanks be to God, we’re on track for our most successful Gala yet,” stated Executive Director Larry Rudnicki. “We’ve set a fundraising goal of $250,000, which will securely position our beloved school for a successful start to the 2025-26 academic year. We humbly request your help in reaching this ambitious but achievable target.”
“Having just eclipsed the $100,000 mark, one ‘big push’ from this Matching Challenge can bring us within striking distance on Gala night. Please contact me at 719-650-6149 or lrudnicki@stmichaelchesterton.org for more info.”
SMHS also announced the launch of a ’50/50 raffle’ in support of the Gala. Tickets are $20 and are available via the Gala webpage or by clicking HERE.
SMHS Headmaster Kevin Weed added, “We offer the opportunity to provide a life-changing impact for young men and women. Join us at the Gala, experience our joyfully Catholic culture of excellence and holiness, and help us continue to build something beautiful at St. Michael High School!”
For general inquiries, including donation of items for auction, please contact Gala Chair Kendall Hayes at 231-675-4708 or kendallhayes@gmail.com.
St. Michael High School is High School with a Higher Purpose and a proud member of the Chesterton Schools Network. Established in 2013, the St. Michael mission is to nurture and elevate a new generation of joyful leaders educated in the Classical tradition and truth of the Catholic faith. For more information, please visit the SMHS website at stmichaelchesterton.org.