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Let the Good Times Roll:

A Mardi Gras Celebration

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
The Hilton Marietta Hotel 

Please join us for an enchanting Mardi Gras Spring Soirée to benefit The Walker School. Tickets are available now!

The Annual Auction will conclude at the Spring Soirée, which includes dinner, open bar, music and our fabulous silent auction items up for bid. Last year this event SOLD OUT, so take advantage of early bird pricing today. Early bird ticket buyers receive a $25 discount per ticket, and a sneak peek to the Annual Auction website. Don’t miss this special celebration with Walker friends and family to support our wonderful school!

There are many ways you can help ensure the Spring Soirée is a smashing success:

The Spring Soirée is hosted by The Walker School Association (WSA), Walker’s volunteer parent association. Funds raised benefit all divisions of The Walker School. Among last year’s projects funded from the Annual Auction was Bowden Library’s transformation into a collegiate-style student center with modern furniture and collaboration space.

Questions or Inquiries?  Contact us at:  WSA.Auction@thewalkerschool.org.

Spring Soirée DETAILS

Let’s celebrate a wonderful year at Walker and support the WSA Auction with an evening of music, dinner and fun! All proceeds benefit The Walker School and tickets include:

  • Dinner
  • Open Bar
  • Online auction
  • Music and dancing
  • Entertainment

Schedule of events:
6:30 p.m. - Reception
7 p.m. - Doors Open
7:30 p.m. - Brief Remarks
9 p.m. - Auction Closes

Location:
Hilton Marietta Hotel
500 Powder Springs Street, Marietta, GA 30064

Attire:
Cocktail attire with an emphasis on Mardi Gras flare. Think glitter, purple, green and gold -- beads and masks are welcome, but certainly not required.

Click HERE for attire inspiration.

Limited hotel rooms available at a discount for the event. Click here to reserve.

This event is for adults only. Attendees must be 21 or older.
SPONSORSHIPS

Click HERE to become a Sponsor for the 2025 Spring Soirée.

2025 Spring Soirée Sponsorship Packages

Presenting Sponsor - $7,500
Category exclusivity - no industry competitors 

  • Naming rights and recognition for a signature cocktail
  • Premier banner ad on online auction website
  • Listing on event website and signage at the event
  • Public recognition from podium night of the event
  • Recognition in The Walker School’s Annual Report
  • Includes 8 tickets with VIP reserved seating (a full reserved table)
  • Mentioned on all Social Media posts across Walker & WSA channels leading up to event
  • Table Signage (Company logo, Sponsor name listed)

Sequin Sponsor - $5,000
Category exclusivity - no industry competitors 

  • Recognition for providing beads, masks and party favors
  • Banner ad on online auction website
  • Listing on event website and signage at the event
  • Recognition in The Walker School’s Annual Report
  • Includes 6 tickets with VIP reserved seating
  • Social Media mentions leading up to event
  • Table Signage (Company logo, Sponsor name listed)

Fleur-de-lis Sponsor - $3,500

  • Listing on event website and signage at the event
  • Recognition in The Walker School’s Annual Report
  • Includes 4 tickets with VIP reserved seating
  • Social Media mentions leading up to event
  • Table Signage (Company logo, Sponsor name listed)

Carnival Sponsor - $1,000

  • Listing on event website and digital signage at the event
  • Recognition in The Walker School’s Annual Report
  • Includes 2 tickets 

Patron Sponsor - $500

  • Listing on event website and digital signage at the event
  • Recognition in The Walker School’s Annual Report
ANNUAL AUCTION

Learn more about the Auction from co-chairs Emily Portnoy and Tara Kaasa in this VIDEO.

The 2025 Annual Auction runs March 10 - 15, 2025. The Annual Auction is The Walker School Association’s largest fundraiser.  The auction is online and all items will be available to take home from the Spring Soirée.

Auction proceeds help fund educational programs, classroom improvements, campus beautification projects and other updates and enhancements.  We raised more than $60,000 with the help of your generous donations in 2024!  Through your support, the auction has contributed to significant enhancements around campus:

2023 

  • Faculty and Staff lounge transformed into a welcoming space with upgraded furniture, new appliances and modern decor

  • Production curtains and a full-length step installed in Gatti Hall stage

  • Primary School received a new Art and Science library, a sensory light table and classroom

2024

  •  A portion of Bowden library was transformed into a collegiate-style student center with modern furniture where students can collaborate as groups or have quiet space.  And currently, we are refreshing Winship library with modern, flexible furnishings.  

Early bird ticket buyers receive a sneak peek at the Annual Auction website and the chance to purchase Instant Purchase items early, such as special student party experiences and dress code passes.

We encourage your participation at any level, whether it’s donating items, active bidding, attending the party, or all three. You can volunteer time, talent and treasures! Please know your support truly makes a difference in our community.  Donations are due Feb. 28, 2025.

Contact us at WSA.Auction@thewalkerschool.org and click HERE to donate an item.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS

WSA would like to thank our Annual Auction and Social Committee members for their contributions to make the Auction and Soirée a success.

Auction Committee
Emily Portnoy - Preston ‘33 & Phoebe ‘35
Tara Kaasa - Henry ‘28 & Lincoln ‘32
Laura Kollar - Paxton ‘32 & Kaia ‘35
Jackie Miller - Jackson ‘31

Social Committee
Kate Marr - Mac ‘29 & John ‘31
Sarah Douglas - Parker ’26
Brieon Brandon - Adrian ‘29
Karen Marchione - Sam ‘29
Lisa Downey - Luke ‘33

 

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