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Fall Fundraising Auctions Break RecordsGenerous Donors and Bidders Made for an Exciting NightBy Sally SmithThe M/S Mt. Washington provided a cozy atmosphere forBrewster’s Fall Family Weekend Auction Fundraisers. Theattendees – 320 parents, grandparents, staff, friends, and even afew students – came aboard the docked steamship to enjoy the evening,with The Mount staff serving dinner, dessert, and cocktails.The success of the silent and live auctions was made possible by the manygenerous and creative contributions of Brewster families, friends, and areabusinesses as well as all of the enthusiastic bidders. The auctions helpsupport financial aid for students as well as other programs.“With record-breaking attendance and total dollars raised ($151,000), ourFall Family Weekend Auction was a huge success thanks to our dedicatedparents and friends,” said Kristy Kerin, director of advancement. “Ourability to guide student growth is directly impacted by the generoussupport of our auction sponsors and bidders. Heartfelt thanks to ourparents, friends, and merchants for your generosity and support!”Two of the three auction chairs: Raquel Rogers and Darla Monzione.Student entertainers who shared their musical, dance, and poetic talentsthroughout the evening were Shira Braiterman ’13 (Wolfeboro), WillFoote ’13 (Rockport, Maine), Taylor Cantrall ’13 (New Durham, NewHampshire), Megan Harp ’14 (Hollis, New Hampshire), and AshleyRogers ’13 (Alton Bay, New Hampshire).One of the highlights of the Live Auction was a surprise item – a Brewsterquilt, handcrafted by a local parent of a junior (as well as a graduate) –which garnered $6,000. Angelo Varrone’s (Brewster’s equipment roommanager) now famous Italian feast went to a hungry bidder for $8,500,and various trips and packages for one-of-a-kind adventures created aflurry of bidding.Will Foote ’13 was one of the student entertainers at the auctions.The auction came together seamlessly due to the talents of Brewster’sreturning auction chairs – Josephine Grayson (Bradley ’14), DarlaMonzione (Bella ’15), and Raquel Rogers (Ashley ’13) – who startedplanning last spring and organized and worked with the auctioncommittee of Brewster parents.Dynamic auctioneer Bill Zafirson (P’11) opened the Live Auction sharinghis affinity for the school as the parent of a 2011 graduate. Bill expressedthat his son’s success, now a college sophomore, is a direct result of hisexperience at Brewster.Alumni parent and auctioneer Bill Zafirson accepts bids on this afghanenthusiastically crafted by Brewster teachers and staff.22 BrewsterConnections – Fall 2012