SLIDESHOW: Speakeasy Theme Entertains Crowd at Marian Fundraiser

Marian High School hosted its largest social and fundraising event of the year over the weekend.

The ”Marian Speakeasy” featuring a Casino Royale, under the direction of David Erwin and Julie Purcell of the Office of Institutional Development, featured dinner by TJ’s Spirits of Ashland.

More than 200 guests attended the April 11 event, including parents, faculty, and alumni.

Everyone was awed by the Cathedral-style entrance to the gymnasium, designed and executed by Nino Antonellis of Framingham.

Peter Cronan, a 1973 graduate of Marian, served as the Master of Ceremonies for the event, which featured both a silent and live auction. The grand raffle was a weekend for two in New York City.

The event also had “old standby” Heads or Tails and various casino table options.

Inside the gym was transformed via decorations by Patty Dilbarian and her committee.

Committee members, who donated their time and talents, were: Mary Ann Baril, Maria Barry, Leslie Bishop, Tom Bourdeau, Maureen Brecken, Marybeth Budra, Rad Chintapalli, Jane Damata, Alan and Kelly Dias, Patty and Roger Dilbarian, David Erwin, Sara Flaherty, Steve Flynn, Mary Gore, Erin Hanley-Barbieri, Kelly Johnston, Amy Lawler, Tammy MacGregor, Tricia McGrath, Shirley Miller, Cammy Morteo, Margaret Musso, Jim O’Connor, Lisa Osborn, Ygra Pena Perez, Julie Purcell, Karen Rivet, Cristina Sauer, Patty Sciarra, Maureen Valentino, and Kathy and Bill Zompetti.

Organizers wanted to thank Marian President Sister Catherine Clifford and Principal John Ermilio, as well as the Board of Trustees and the many generous sponsors for their support to make the evening a success.

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Photos courtesy of Patty Dilbarian and Mary Ann Baril