Gaudiosa in Venice!
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Jesuit High School's award-winning gala Gaudiosa: An Evening in Venice is just a few weeks away!
Saturday, February 28 at the Hilton Tampa Downtown, the school community will come together once again at the 23rd annual Gaudiosa to raise money for Jesuit’s financial aid program – and this year, for the first time, Gaudiosa will feature the exclusive Il Segreto Speakeasy!
"Tucked away from the celebration, a hidden lounge awaits. Access is reserved for guests who hold a key."
Click here to register for Gaudiosa 2026, and make sure your registration includes a key to the Il Segreto Speakeasy, sponsored by Oak & Ola and On Swann!
Each school year, about 1/3rd of all Jesuit students receive about $2.5 million in financial aid. A large portion is
generated by Gaudiosa, which has raised more than $1 million each of the past four years! This outpouring of incredible support is critical to Jesuit’s ability to ensure that no qualified boy who wishes to receive a Jesuit education is denied the opportunity for financial reasons.
This year, Gaudiosa returns to Venice! The locational theme for each Gaudiosa is based on the travels of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus – the Jesuits – in the 16th century. Gaudiosa 2026 will transport everyone to the extraordinary Floating City! To attend Gaudiosa, please click here. Register soon, as Gaudiosa has been a sold-out event for years.
Perhaps the most exciting elements of Gaudiosa each year are the amazing live and silent auctions. To donate an auction item to Gaudiosa 2026, please click here.
Jesuit’s special events coordinator, Mary Rouge, and her team of phenomenal volunteers and event chairs have been working diligently for months to make the 23rd Gaudiosa the best Gaudiosa ever. We look forward to seeing you there!
Thank you to those who already have committed to support Gaudiosa 2026, notably all of Gaudiosa’s Grand Underwriters ($25,000), Blue & White Society Patrons ($10,000), and Platinum Patrons ($5,000), as well as Gaudiosa’s amazing sponsors! See a full listing below!
Celebrating the Generosity Behind Gaudiosa 2026: Thank You to Our Underwriters, Patrons, and Sponsors
We extend sincere gratitude to our Grand Underwriters ($25,000):
The Hyer Family, P '01, '23, '23, '25, '28
Brad Lancaster, P '27
Stacey and Ronald Leal, P '09
Renee and Brian Murphy, P '27
Lauren and Chris Schellman, P '20, '24, '27
We also wish to thank our Blue and White Society Patrons ($10,000):
Michelle and Kyle Bailey, P '17, '20, '23
The Bennett and Kortright Families '22, P '29
Laura and Michael DeLucia P '05, '08
Michelle and Nick Griffin, P ’26 and Will Griffin ’26
Cary and Rick Lennerth, P '27, '28
Jacqueline and Bill Muir, P '19
Lydia and John Oliva '60, P '84
Cherie and Harvey Schonbrun '65, P '03, '10
Jenny and Tim Slattery, P '27
K.C. and Michael Studdiford, P '29
Miriam and Joe Vattamattam, P ’25, ’28
And our sincere thanks to our Platinum Patrons ($5,000):
Ruth and Anthony Alessi ’94, P ’26
Stacy and Doug Bogle, P ’26
DeDomenico Orthodontics (Alina and Matthew DeDomenico ’94)
Tracey and Joe DeLucia, P ’25, ’28
Avid Insurance (Megan and Luis Garcia, P ’29)
Christine and Patrick Kirchner P ’26, ’28
The Lutes Family Foundation (Paula and William Lutes, P ’29)
Jen and Ryan Mackie, P ’26, ’28
MarineMax (Vicky and Brett McGill ’87, P ’19, ’20, ’22, ’23)
Bob and Cathryn Meyers, P ’18, ’20
Karen and Jim Miller, P ’22, ’24
Morgan Stanley (Diana and Harold Astorquiza ’80, P ’16)
Onyva Dog Spa (Nancy and Jorge Giraldo, P ’29)
Politis Plastic Surgery (Effie and Christos Politis, P ’24, ’26, ’28)
Kelly and Preston Puryear ’05
Kathy and Ken Stephens '74, P ’06
Diana and Tim Sullivan ’72, P ’02, ’04, ’07
Tifphani and Jody Valdes, ’94, P ’28
Cesia and Bryce Walker ’12
Gaudiosa 2026 Sponsors
Celebrating the Partners Who Bring “An Evening in Venice” to Life!
Gaudiosa’s success is made possible by the generosity of families and businesses that sponsor key elements of the event — from decor, the VIP Reception, and the elegant guest gifts to the Bidder Paddle and Event Bag. Click the links for information about each sponsor.
Premier Event Decor Sponsor ($10,000)
HomeFrosting (Karen Post and Eric Vogt, P ’15)
VIP Pre-Event Reception ($7,500)
Melanie L. Aya-ay, M.D. Plastic Surgery (Dr. Melanie and Mr. James Aya-ay, P ’22, ’26)
Living Champagne Wall ($7,500)
Watt Plastic Surgery & Med Spa (Aja and Tony Watt)
Auction Bag ($5,000)
Lincoln Lending Group (Nicole and Frank Coto III ’97, P ’28)
Bidder Paddle ($5,000)
Morgan Import Motor Cars (Kim and Kelly Rogers, P ’06)
Venetian Speakeasy ($5,000)
Oak and Ola and On Swann (Shelly and Chris Arreola, P ’28, ’29)
Cafe Venezia ($5,000)
The Forman Family (Hannah and Seth Forman, P ’23, ’27)
Take Away Gift ($5,000)
Pediatric Dental Anesthesia Associates (Claire and Hector Vila ’75)
Dessert ($5,000)
Compass Realty (Heidi and Alex Odio, P ’25, ’26, ’29)
Ice Sculpture ($5,000)
The Baldwin Group (Candice and Frank Baker ’98)
