2015 Auction Catalog

122 Pages·2015·15.37 MB·English

2015 Auction Catalog
Proceeds from the 2015 Auction
support the operating and capital budgets of
The Avery Coonley School
The Avery Coonley School
1400 Maple Avenue
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
www.averycoonley.org
THE AVERY COONLEY SCHOOL’S
33RD ANNUAL AUCTION
APRIL 25, 2015
1 Class Memory Books
Welcome
THIS YEAR’S AUCTION IS A CELEbRATION Of THE PAST ,
PRESENT, AND fUTURE Of THE AVERY COONLEY SCHOOL.
OUR fOUNDER, QUEENE fERRY COONLEY, bEGAN HER fIRST
SCHOOL OVER A CENTURY AGO, bORN Of A “SIMPLE wISH” THAT
HER DAUGHTER wOULD RECEIVE THE VERY bEST
EDUCATION POSSIbLE. wE ARE THE bENEfICIARIES Of
HER INCREDIbLE INITIATIVE AND fORESIGHT.
LET US CELEbRATE MRS. COONLEY’S EDUCATIONAL VISION,
HER PHILANTHROPIC SPIRIT, AND THE REMARkAbLE LEGACY Of
THAT LONG-AGO wISH, fOR IT IS TRULY ONE THAT wE ALL SHARE.
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The Avery Coonley School
THE 2014-2015 BOARd Of TRUSTEES
CHAIR Of THE BOARd
Patrick fry ’80
VICE-CHAIR
Amy Louis ABOUT THE AVERY COONLEY SCHOOL
TREASURER The Avery Coonley School is an independent,
non-denominational school enrolling bright
Jeffrey Mueller
and academically gifted boys and girls from
ASSISTANT TREASURER age three through eighth grade. Each year,
william Atwood students from 50 surrounding communities
attend the school, giving strong testimony
SECRETARY to the school’s widespread reputation for
Shannon weinberger educational excellence.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY The school was founded in 1906 by Queene
ferry (Mrs. Avery) Coonley, whose desire
Mary Ellen bull ’79
to offer an alternative to traditional public
PAST CHAIRMAN institutions was inspired by the educational
James Crouthamel philosophy of John Dewey and other pro-
gressive thinkers of her day. This philosophy
TRUSTEES is based on the concept that school should
Anu Asthana encourage a child to become an enthusiastic
brian Gilmartin participant in the learning process. Mrs. Coonley
Sue Gould began her first school in a cottage on the
John Grube Coonley Estate in Riverside, Illinois.
The present school facility was built in 1929.
Jacqueline Gupta
It received listing on the National Register
John Harrast
of Historic Places in 2007.
william Heun
beth Horio Reflecting the belief that education is a
Patricia Huebner lifelong process, the school seeks to instill a
sense of joy and excitement about learning
Antonia Pritchard
at an early age. Hallmarks of an Avery Coonley
Catherine Slark
School education include small class size, an
HONORARY TRUSTEES accomplished and dedicated faculty, and a
Peter Doris, MD wide spectrum of learning opportunities.
The challenging curriculum is designed to
Leslie Hindman ’68
foster critical and creative thinking, self-
fred krehbiel ’55
reliance, and concern for others.
HEAd Of SCHOOL
Paul Druzinsky
Table of Contents
WELCOME
welcome 1
with Thanks 2
Evening Schedule 3
Menu 4
aCknOWLEdgEMEnt
Auction Committee, Volunteers, and Staff 7
fleur De Lis Society 10
Special Recognition 11
Corporate Sponsors 12
Individual and business Donors 13
A Tribute to ACS Auction Chairs 18
ACS Class of 2005 20
auCtiOn
Class Memory books 21
wine Raffle 22
Party boutique 25
fund-A-Need 27
Live Auction 31
Silent Auction 45
POPportunities 103
RuLES and SERViCES
Rules and Information 106
Advertisements 109
Welcome
dear Friends of the avery Coonley School,
with great pleasure, we welcome you to the 33rd Annual Avery Coonley
School Auction. Tonight’s theme, A Simple wish... Continuing the
Legacy, celebrates the rich history of our past, the vibrancy of our
school today, and our commitment to provide our students the very
best education possible.
This evening is made possible because of talented volunteers who
give selflessly of their time, generous donors who share their resources,
and you, our guests, who make this event the success it always is.
working and giving together, we are continuing the legacy of Queene
ferry Coonley to support our students as they become positive,
productive, and respectful members of society. Very special recognition
is shared with Auction Chairs, Tracy blackburn and brendan Sheehy, for
their leadership in assembling and directing a dynamic committee.
Thank you, our very special guests, for supporting The Avery Coonley
School through your presence here tonight. Our simple wish for you is
to have a wonderful time at our school this evening.
With appreciation and best wishes,
Paul Druzinsky Patrick fry
Head of School Chair, board of Trustees
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With Thanks
Welcome to a Simple Wish!
Tonight we honor our school’s past, celebrate our present, and look to
the future with a theme inspired by the words of Queene ferry Coonley
who described her “simple wish” to build a place where children gifted
with the spirit of exploration and inquiry could grow. we gather to
share in the community that she began and that we, as stewards of the
school, continue to cultivate for our children.
we wish to extend a very special thank you to the faculty of The Avery
Coonley School. Each school day they make Mrs. Coonley’s simple wish
a reality as they open our children’s minds to a world of learning that
will serve them their entire lives. we thank the staff, especially the Office
of Development, for their tireless efforts in making tonight a success.
It has been our honor to work on the Auction with such a truly talented
and dedicated committee of volunteers. Giving their time, talent
and energy to perfect tonight’s festivities, they embody the spirit of
Mrs. Coonley and provide a strong example of the commitment we all
feel toward our School. we give you our most heartfelt thanks.
without the philanthropic support of our donors, this event would
not be possible. we wish to recognize the generosity of our parents,
grandparents, alumni, faculty, staff, friends and the business community
for each and every donation. Thank you all for your support.
The night is here. The moment is now. There are many opportunities
to participate. we encourage you all to bid high and bid often.
All proceeds from this evening provide direct support to ACS and
our children’s education!
thank you for making wishes come true for our students and our School.
Tracy blackburn brendan Sheehy
Auction Chair Auction Chair
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Evening Schedule
6:00 p.m.
Cocktail Reception with Music from Allegro!!!
Silent Auction and Party boutique Open
POPportunities Raffle and wine Raffle Sales
Class Memory books Available for Order
8:00 p.m.
welcoming Remarks
Dinner
Live Auction and fund-a-Need
10:00 p.m.
POPportunities Raffle Sales End
10:15 p.m.
POPportunities Raffle winners Posted
Silent Auction and Party boutique Close
Class Memory book Orders End
10:30 p.m.
Check-Out Opens
Dancing Immediately following
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