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PETOSKEY – April 23, 2025 – St. Michael High School (SMHS), the only Classical high school in Northern Michigan, today announced ‘Last Call’ for its Fifth Annual Celebration Gala – this Saturday, April 25, at Holy Childhood Parish Hall in Harbor Springs. Just a handful of tickets are still available and can be purchased through the St. Michael website at stmichaelchesterton.org.
Doors open at 5:00pm for a festive evening that will include cocktail hour, dinner, student performances, live auctions, fellowship and fun! Dinner featuring perch and brisket will be catered by Crows Nest.
“We’re thrilled to once again host our Gala, celebrating our students, our school, and our critical mission,” stated Executive Director Larry Rudnicki. “We were blessed by our awesome benefactors to raise more than $250,000 at last year’s event, and I believe we’re poised to exceed that total on Saturday. We humbly request your help in reaching our ambitious but very achievable target as we continue to Build Something Beautiful at St. Michael High School!”
Items for the main Live auction are posted at stmichaelchesterton.org/gala/.
A Fabulous ‘Dinner at The Depot’ (for 12) with Fr. Mitchel Roman!
Round of Golf & Lunch (for 4) at Four Incredible Local Courses!
Three Stunning Holy Icons (for three distinct bids) from Jane Cardinal!
‘Perch on the Porch’ from Crows Nest (for 10) with Fr. Peter Wigton!
Two-Night Stay at The Inn at Stonecliffe on Mackinac Island!
An Amazing Charlevoix Sailboat Cruise (for up to 29)!
A Taste of Italy! Dinner (for 10) with Fr. Roman & His Mother!
You need not be present at the Gala to participate in the auction (with pre-set or call-in bids) or the ‘fund the need’ paddle raise! Contact Larry Rudnicki at info@stmichaelchesterton.org or 719-650-6149 for more information. Additional auction items will be posted on the SMHS website shortly.
SMHS Headmaster Kevin Weed added, “We offer you the opportunity to provide a life-changing impact for young men and women. We hope you can join us at the Gala and experience the joyfully Catholic culture of excellence and holiness at St. Michael High School.”
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. To learn more, please visit the SMHS website at stmichaelchesterton.org.