The Walden School hosts Kentucky Derby themed event
Bid, Sip & Celebrate, an evening of dinner, cocktails and live and online auctions took place at the Walden School on Saturday, May 3, 2025 , Kentucky Derby day ! The event featured auctions, games and raffles and live and online auctions. Auction items included four tickets to an Eagles game; a party rental space on Walden’s front lawn, a custom portrait by artist Annalisa Shanks, rounds of golf at three different clubs, and experiences for the whole family! Dinner & Signature Drinks by Brother’s Catering; A night at the Kentucky Derby; best dressed contest, open bar with mint juleps! Music, Games & Derby Raffles and music by DJ Sound.

1. Sam Gillies, Sara Ward, Sophia Rindos, Steve and Kayla Testa and Scott Rindos gathered for a photo at the event

2. Cory and Erika Siegfried were ready for a fun time!. Erika, Director of Communications & Advancement organized the event

3. Patrick Hennessey and Head of School Bob Thomas got ready for the event

4. Mason and Bona Song examined the auction items

5. Colleen Spieker and Dan Chapin paused for a photo with Sara and Chris Ward

6. Ken and Karen McFadden attended the event

7. Charlie and Mandy Misnik had the best seat in the house!

8. Lauren Holden chatted with Esther Toth

9. Steven and Dana Edwards paused for a photo with Scott and Sophie Rindos

10. Donna Goodwin and Robert Morrison shared a moment with Bob Thomas (center)

11. Jenny Huang and Erik Howard enjoyed an evening of bids and sips!

12. Carlee Tolson and Patrick Hennessey helped Carla Coyne and Quincy Carpenter make their bids

13. Emily Petrucci chatted with Lisa Fletcher and Barbara Roddy

14. Kathy Swierzek and Kate Goodwin

15. Sahba Oboudiyat and Sharlsa Kurtz Oboudiyat chatted with Winston Hibberd and Elyse Stanger

16. Kate and Tom Coia chatted with Barbara Roddy

17. Lauren and Alan Holden attended the event

18. Emily Bonfiglio chatted with Allison Shah at the end of the evening