This 65th year of St. Thomas School allows us an opportunity to reflect and Celebrate! all that St. Thomas School has come to mean to not only our children, but to us as a community. What better way to celebrate this benefit than to gather at The Foundry, SODO (4130 1st Avenue South, Seattle) on the evening of March 11, 2017. Don't miss out -- purchase your tickets on our event website.
What to Expect?
A really swell night out! You will be greeted at the door with a signature cocktail and the classic sound of crooners like Dean Martin and Rosemary Clooney. You will be effortlessly checked in for an evening of celebrating and socializing. After the initial cocktail hour of sips and tray passed nibbles, we will proceed to the live auction and Raise-the-Paddle portion of the night. It will be swift, exhilarating and rewarding.
Dinner is served! Fill your plate at the delicious food stations, grab a drink from one of the bars, and take a seat with your friends at one of the many open seat dining tables.
Dancing, dessert, and late night snacks to complete the celebration! Music will be provided by the legendary Bruce Pavitt of Sub Pop Records fame. He will be spinning the hits to get you up and dancing.
What to Wear?
The Mid-Century fashion mood remains timeless rather than trendy. Ladylike chic. Channel your inner Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, Betty Draper if so inspired. A cocktail dress or cigarette pant would be perfect. For the fellows? Dinner jacket and narrow tie? Truly ANYTHING goes as long as you are comfortable and present at the party.
STS Fun Fact
In 1990, the school embarked on a major building program that doubled the size of the school and refurbished and upgraded the existing facility. The new building included administrative offices, a health room, an art/science room, a technology center, two early learning classrooms, a library/media resource center, and teacher staff rooms.
1951 Fun Facts
- J.D. Salinger's cultural phenomenon, The Catcher in the Rye, was published.
- Joe DiMaggio had a 56-game hitting streak, and did not strike out during the 1951 season.
- Six bottles of Coca-Cola cost 37 cents.
- February 6, 1952 - Elizabeth II ascended to the British throne upon her father King George VI's death.
