MARET SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP AUCTION 2017 … SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP AUCTION 2017 Saturday, February 25, 2017 Free Auction Preview No ticket required. Bidding is open for Silent. Excludes

MARET SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP AUCTION 2017Saturday, February 25, 2017

Free Auction PreviewNo ticket required. Bidding is open for Silent.

Excludes guaranteed bids.

1:00–3:00 pm in the Old Gym

Silent Auction, Cocktails, Hors d’Oeuvres6:00–8:15 pm in the Old Gym

Dinner & Live Auction8:30 pm in the New Gym

The Scholarship Auction benefits the Maret School Financial Aid Program, which supports Maret’s commitment to building a community that is equitable and inclusive, and encourages academic excellence and the development of each and every student.

MARET SCHOOL 3000 Cathedral Avenue NW Washington, DC 20008 202.939.8809 phone 202.939.4063 fax www.maret.org

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FROM THE AUCTION CHAIRS

Dear Maret Community,

Anchors Away & Full Speed Ahead! We are excited to welcome you to Under the Sea, the 2017 Maret Scholarship Auction.

The Auction is a long-standing Maret community event that raises funds for our student scholarship program. With 24% of our talented students receiving aid, the success of the Scholarship Auction embodies the commitment of our community to promote equity and inclusiveness. We are proud that 100% of the Auction proceeds go directly to scholarship grants.

Our very hard-working teams of volunteers dove deep into the depths of this Auction project and have gathered an exciting collection of treasures large and small. We hope that these special offerings will capture your imagination, and that you heed the siren’s call and bid often and raise your cards high during our Live Auction experience. And, don’t miss the Maret tradition of contributing to Fund-a-Scholar, a moving part of the evening in which everyone has the opportunity to directly contribute to financial aid. No pearl is too big or too small.

We are touched by the incredible generosity of our volunteers who worked tirelessly to make this celebration a success. Thank you to our seafaring leaders who guided us through the seven seas and back, our intrepid Live Chairs Emily Lenzner ‘88 and Miles Fawcett ‘88, our wonderful Silent Chairs Candice Blackford and Ana Greenstein, and our creative and imaginative decorations team led by David Daniel and Bob Braddock. Thank you also to the Development Office navigation station, where Director of Constituent Relations Marilyn Potts and Director of Development Sally Dunkelberger helped us navigate all types of waters to arrive at this special night. Thank you to the Maret Parents Association and the Maret faculty and staff for their consistent support. And, lastly, we thank our fearless captain, Head of School Marjo Talbott, and the Board of Trustees for charting an incredible course for our school that renews and inspires us all.

Let’s now dive together Under the Sea!

Franklin & Victoria Wassmer


UNDER THE SEA MARET SCHOLARSHIP AUCTION 2017

TO THE AMAZING LIVE AUCTION COMMITTEE

From under the sea, you have made tonight a swimming success!

We couldn't have done any of it without your generous contributions,

valuable time, and hard work.

We are grateful to each of you!

EMILY LENZNER ’88 & MILES FAWCETT ’88

Live Auction Co-Chairs

From the bottom of the sea to the crest of the highest wave,

WE WANT TO THANK THE MARET COMMUNITY WHO ONCE AGAIN

RALLIED TO CREATE AN INSPIRING SCHOLARSHIP AUCTION.

Without your gung-ho support, our Under the Sea adventure couldn’t have been

possible. We especially want to thank Emily, Miles, Ana and Candice, our Live and Silent Auction Co-Chairs, and the Maret Development Office who made sure we had smooth sailing as we navigated our journey

to this special night. Thank you to every volunteer that dove into the deep and reaffirmed this special treasure that

is our Maret Community.

Thank you, VICTORIA & FRANKLIN WASSMER

Scholarship Auction Co-ChairsTHANK YOU

TO OUR WONDERFUL COMMITTEE MEMBERS

for diving in and helping us find these amazing hidden treasures

for our Silent Auction! And to our amazing community for your support.

Have fun exploring the deep seas of the 2017 Maret Auction!

ANA GREENSTEIN & CANDICE BLACKFORD Silent Auction Co-Chairs

TO THE UNSHELFISH

DECORATIONS COMMITTEE

You may have joined the committee just for the Halibut, but hopefully you

have had a Whale of a time!

It has been a Tuna fun.

BOB BRADDOCK & DAVID DANIEL

Decorations Co-Chairs


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FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

Dear Friends,

Prepare yourselves for an incredible adventure Under the Sea! The 2017 Maret Scholarship Auction will transport you to a magical world of color, movement, and fantastical sites.

Year after year, everyone at Maret comes together to make the Auction a huge success. Our dedicated volunteers secure over 500 donations, create exciting items in the Live Auction, and transform our campus with their ingenious and beautiful decorations. Along the way, they help to build an even stronger and more inclusive school community. I take this opportunity to thank this year’s very seaworthy co-captains, Victoria and Franklin Wassmer, and their inspired crew of more than 100.

Every dollar that you contribute tonight will support the financial aid budget for the 2017–18 school year. The success of this Auction will bear directly on the decisions about tuition assistance grants to families that must be made this spring.

Ensuring that Maret continues to be a socioeconomically diverse community of learners is one of our top priorities. The collective talents and perspectives of our students create the vibrancy that is a hallmark of the School. We are proud that our commitment to financial aid ranks high in comparison to our peer schools. Currently, 24% of our students receive aid—and the Scholarship Auction supports nearly 20% of the financial aid budget. It is your generosity that makes this possible.

With that, I invite you to join our party Under the Sea. As you journey through the deep and enchanted ocean on this festive occasion, please bid enthusiastically on the hundreds of treasures that await you!

I look forward to seeing you.

My very best,

Marjo Talbott


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MENU

HORS D’OEUVRES

Lobster Tostada

Gorgonzola & Grape Pizzetta

Crab Salad Jicama Pouch

Plantain Crisp

Chicken and Waffle

Cauliflower and Quinoa Cake

Zucchini Ribbon on Black Olive Cracker

Bacon Lollipop

BUTTERNUT MOSAIC

Butternut Squash, Asparagus, and Carrot

with Leeks, Butternut Sheets, and Boursin Cream

Truffle Cream, Cress Sauce, and Charred Leek Rings

CROUTE VERT TENDERLOIN

Chimichurri Crusted Tenderloin

Multigrain Pilaf

with Spinach, Swiss Chard, Carrots, and a Golden Beet Timbale

MERINGUE CLOUD

Meringue Nest filled with Passion Fruit Cream

Garnished with a Blackberry Macaroon

Fresh Blueberries


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1978 Sarah Gorman 1979 Sarah Gorman, Vivian Brown, Bill Kenely, Frances

Gemmill 1980 Sarah Gorman, Vivian Brown, Martha Smith, Rachel Finkelstein,

Delores Anderson, Barbara Goff 1981 Vivian Brown, Rachel Finkelstein, Sarah

Gorman, Joy Martin 1982 (Spring) Vivian Brown, Rachel Finkelstein, Sarah

Gorman, Anne Randolph, Tom Adams 1982 (Winter) Anne Randolph, Tom Adams,

Rachel Finkelstein 1983 Anne Randolph, Mary Asmar, Isolde Drysdale 1984

Anne Randolph, Isolde Drysdale 1985 Ann Scoffier 1986 Ann Scoffier

1987 Nancy Campaigne 1988 Nancy Campaigne 1989 Ginny Kaseman,

Sharon Schainker 1990 Laura Cecala, Karen Epstein 1991 Kay Kendall, Eleanor

Dunn 1992 Kay Kendall, Eleanor Dunn, Libby Helfer 1993 Susan Rhodes,

Susan Sierck 1994 Ann Scoffier, Nancy Campaigne, Eleanor Dunn, Kay Kendall,

Susan Rhodes 1995 Elizabeth Durrie, Alix Arnett 1996 Farida Samman

Wozniak 1997 Farida Samman Wozniak 1998 Farida Samman Wozniak, Susan

Pavsner 1999 Marta Riordan, Jan Mucka 2000 Judy Weisman 2001

Judy Weisman 2002 Judy Weisman 2003 David & Elizabeth Haselkorn

2004 David & Elizabeth Haselkorn 2005 Sarah Valente Kettler, Mimi Houstoun

2006 Cathy Isaacson, Susan Poneman 2007 Anne Christman, Colleen

Connors 2008 Karen Olivares, Arvyce Walton 2009 Diane Mooney

2010 Diane Mooney 2011 Sandy & Richard Spigler 2012 Hollis Dittersdorf,

Beth Libow 2013 Hollis Dittersdorf, Beth Libow 2014 Traci Mitchell Austin

2015 Susie Wertheimer, Laura Hardy 2016 Sharon Gellin, Margaret Johnson

2017 Victoria & Franklin Wassmer

AUCTION CHAIRS 1978-2017


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THANKS TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS!

AUCTION CHAIRSVictoria and Franklin Wassmer

LIVE AUCTION CHAIRSMiles Fawcett ‘88Emily Lenzner ‘88

LIVE AUCTION COMMITTEEMai AbdoTracy BernsteinIan CameronPierre de LucyRobin GoldmanTom HardartDan HartmanAngie LalorEmily LampkinPhil LermanJodie McLeanDiane MooneyLiz NortonJim PopkinRebecca RobertsCheryl SavramisVirginia ShoreChip Smith Hallie Smith Carrie VanRoekelSteve VanRoekelRachel Wilder

SILENT AUCTION CHAIRSCandice BlackfordAna Greenstein

SILENT AUCTION COMMITTEES

Dining OutDimpy BakshiAntoinette BarksdaleKibibi BonnerJanet Forlines

Frog GalleryJoAnn CalomirisCharis Keitelman

Gourmet MaretEmily EstradaChristina GiallourakisAnna Haglund

House & GardenHeather ConoverCynthia Hacinli Cynthia Strassberg

Kids & TeensZarreen BaqirMarisa FlowersMonica GilbertDebbie Pine

Out & AboutCarol GasperSusan LyleLauren Talbott

Sports & GadgetsShellie BresslerSusan MayerManan Trivedi

Wines & SpiritsNatasha BilimoriaLaura DesaiJennifer KaplanIrina RapoportCarrie VanRoekelJennifer Ward

DINNER PLANNINGMargaret JohnsonTraci Mitchell Austin


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DECORATIONS CHAIRSBob BraddockDavid Daniel

DECORATIONS COMMITTEEJulie GarciaHugh KaplanWendy LynchTim MakepeaceElizabeth OdomCarole PineauJill RileyMajda ThomsenSteven VanRoekelFranklin Wassmer

DECORATIONS VOLUNTEER COORDINATORSLaura HardySusie Wertheimer

AMAZON LIST COORDINATORSAna Greenstein

DATA ENTRYNa-Rae Petro

STUDENT VOLUNTEER COORDINATORSChris Weintrob

WRITING TEAM CHAIRRadhika Barrett

WRITING TEAMAndrea AkelJoAnn CalomirisMargaret EmeryJanet ForlinesRobin Anne Floyd Cynthia HacinliCharis Keitelman Emily Lenzner ’88 Cherie MorrisGail RezendesIngrid RoperJennifer WardLinda Willard

MPA REPRESENTATIVESAmanda Marshall (K)Laura Desai (1st)Abby Schick (2nd)Senay Agca (3rd)Wanda Dorsey-Jenkins (4th)Susie Wertheimer (5th)Shawne Morgan (6th)Laura Atchison (7th)Michelle Rhee (8th)Traci Mitchell Austin (9th)Karon Etienne (10th)Mojdeh Razavi (11th)Robin Anne Floyd (12th)

SPECIAL THANKSJon Young and the entire Maret Building and Grounds crew for their constant support, endless energy, and invaluable assistance.

Mari Foret for the fabulous logo, invitation and catalog design, and to her talented intern, Adam Reid ’13 for the catalog and invitation cover artwork.

The tenth grade students, the Student Council, and Steven Rogers and his musicians.

Kali Haney, Maggie Michael, and Cindy Hutnyan for creating wonderful class projects.

MPA President Michelle Grace for her support.

Our Development team: Marilyn Potts, Sally Dunkelberger, Jamila Flomo and the rest of the staff for supporting us with their talents and dedication.

Katt Aubry for assisting with production of the wonderful Live slideshow this year.

Maret faculty for their generous contributions.

A very special thank you to Jack and Marie Eiting and their Linda Vista Vineyard of Oregon for donating all the fabulous white wine enjoyed with tonight’s dinner.

And all of the Maret volunteers who dedicated so much time, talent, and energy to our invitation and catalog mailings, decorations workshop, auction decorating, set-up, and clean-up.


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Leonard King’sEVENING FILM CLASS AT MARET

Thanks to Leonard King and the film class members for their generous support

of the Scholarship Auction!

SUSTAINERSThe Insurance Exchange

Elizabeth Russell/Long & Foster Real EstateRelocation Management LLC – Washington

Fine Properties Maret Board of Trustees

BENEFACTORSArnold & Porter Neil GoodmanHoward HydeSusan MoritaSteven ReadeRon SchechterLarry Schneider

Jean Baderschneider & Pat MacAreveyMichael & Kris Dabadie

Josh Harrison & Jamillia FerrisBrooke & Ben Hurley

Aliya Husain & Chip BiggsBill & Brenda Gourgey

Doug GreenburgDavid & Margaret Johnson

Leonard & Betty King Billy & Kelli Pedas

Gregory Poe & Sunita Duggal James Spiegelman & Elizabeth Kannan

Andrea & Michael Williams

UNDERWRITERSSPONSORS

As of February 1, 2017


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SILENT OFFERINGS

1000 Frog Gallery2000 Dining Out3000 Kids & Teens4000 Sports & Gadgets5000 Out & About6000 Gourmet Maret7000 Wine & Spirits8000 House & Gardens9000 Class Projects

View all the Silent Offerings online at:

www.maret.org

SILENT AUCTION FLOOR PLAN & SECTION CLOSINGS

7:40 pm House & Garden

Out & About

7:50 pm Frog Gallery

Sports & Gadgets

8:00pm Dining Out

Kids & Teens

8:10 pm Gourmet Maret Wines & Spirits

8:15 pm Class Projects

LOBBY/CHECK-IN

WINE & SPIRITS8:10 PM

GOURMET MARET8:10 PM

CLASS PROJECTS 8:15 PM

BAR

KIDS & TEENS 8:00 PM

FROG GALLERY 7:50PM

DINING OUT 8:00 PM

HOUSE & GARDEN 7:40 PM OUT & ABOUT

7:40 PMSPORTS & GADGETS

7:50 PM


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LIVE OFFERINGS 100 NATIONALS HOME RUN PACKAGE

101 TOUR DE JOSÉ TAPAS CRAWL FOR SIX

102 VALLEY OF THE SUN: LUXURY RESORT GETAWAY IN PHOENIX, AZ

103 FAMILY DOCUMENTARY

104 PROGRESSIVE DINNER PARTY IN THE HEIGHTS FOR 30

105 AN INSIDERS LUNCH AT THE WILLARD FOR EIGHT WITH COKIE ROBERTS

106 THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS FROM YOUR BOX SUITE FOR 12

107 TO BE OR NOT TO BE… A SHAKESPEARE THEATRE BUFF

108 A HOME RUN AND A HOLE-IN ONE BEHIND THE SCENES WITH FOX SPORTS

109 SALON DINNER WITH MARJO TALBOTT AND CHRIS DODD AT RIPPLE

111 FUND-A-SCHOLAR

112 TEXAS HOLD ‘EM PARTY FOR 50

113 CAPITALS FROM THE OWNER’S BOX

114 WOMEN IN MEDIA SALON DINNER

115 THEATER AND DINNER ON THE POTOMAC

116 ISLE OF PALMS, SOUTH CAROLINA WEEK-LONG FAMILY VACATION

117 FOOD TRUCK PARTY FOR 50

118 DINNER FOR 10 WITH THE ATLANTIC AT THE WATERGATE HOTEL’S KINGBIRD

119 IT’S ON! J-WOW MEETS D-WADE WIZARDS V. BULLS, FRIDAY MARCH 17—FOR 12

120 DINNER WITH A WASHINGTONIAN FOOD CRITIC

121 MARET WINE SUPER CELLAR

122 UPTOWN FUNK WITH BRUNO MARS IN YOUR OWN SUITE FOR 18

123 MARET ON-CAMPUS PARKING SPOT FOR 2017–2018

Item suitable for group bidding


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100 NATIONALS HOME RUN PACKAGE

• Four PNC Diamond Lounge tickets to Nats home game

• All-inclusive food, house wines, and draft beer

• Four on-field passes to watch batting practice

• One parking pass

• Anthony Rendon signed baseball

Take me out to the ballgame with a fabulous package for four at spectacular Nationals Park. Enjoy the game from your premium club-level seats. You can’t get any closer to the action than this! And it comes with four passes for food and drinks in the PNC Lexus Presidents Club, plus free parking. Score!

Tickets based on availability for a mutually agreed upon date and excludes Opening Day, postseason, Diamond, Prime, and Marquee games.

Ken & Heidi Brotman, Washington Nationals

101 TOUR DE JOSÉ TAPAS CRAWL FOR SIX

We’re living in the hottest restaurant city in the country with one of the country’s top chefs, José Andrés, yet there never seems to be enough time to get to all of them. Now is your chance to try four José Andrés eateries in one night! Tour de José is a global culinary experience featuring the award winning chef’s Penn Quarter restaurants (Zaytinya, Jaleo, Oyamel and China Chilcano). The evening features a special menu of 3–5 small plates with a paired round of beverages for each location.

Tour is for six and available Sunday–Thursday on a limited basis. Includes food, drink, tax and gratuity.

José Andrés ThinkFoodGroup

102 VALLEY OF THE SUN: LUXURY RESORT GETAWAY IN PHOENIX, AZ

Get away for some rest and relaxation at its best with a four-night luxury stay at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. Hit some golf balls on the resort’s two championship courses, soak in the desert sun poolside, and relax in the hotel’s state of the art spa. First-class amenities and breathtaking views of the desert and mountains.

Package includes lodging in standard room, daily resort fee, a gift certificate for a Revive Spa Experience including massage and facial, and a $500 gift card towards resort dining and/or activities.

Tricia & Doug Wallace, Doug Greenburg, Marriott International


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103 FAMILY DOCUMENTARY

You’ve got files of family photos, hours of home videos, mementos, and keepsakes, but have you ever thought about packaging them into a film that captures your family memories, history, and milestones in a personalized documentary? Now you can with this very unique and special offering you’re not going to find anywhere else.

Veteran broadcast producer and journalist Phil Lerman will produce the 10–15 minute video documentary, and award-winning journalist, columnist, broadcast host, and historian Steve Roberts will conduct the interviews and narrate the finished product. But none of this is possible without the crew and the gear, which will be provided by Stone Soup Films. Your video will be edited to perfection by Miles Fawcett, completing this cherished family heirloom.

Phil Lerman, Liz Norton, Stone Soup Films, Steven V. Roberts, Miles Fawcett, Victoria & Franklin Wassmer, Susan Morita & Alan Matsumoto

104 PROGRESSIVE DINNER PARTY IN THE HEIGHTS FOR 30

Feel like throwing a fabulous dinner party for 30 but can’t seem to get past the Paperless Post? Problem solved. Your 30 guests will be wined and dined at a three-home progressive dinner in Wesley Heights. Launch your evening with tempting appetizers and cocktails with Tracy and Adam Bernstein, walk over to Mary and Jeff Zients’ home for a fabulous dinner and stroll down the street to Robin Goldman and Jim Popkin’s house to top off the evening with decadent desserts. No clean-up, no hassle, no problem.

Available Friday or Saturday night, on a mutually agreeable date.

Tracy & Adam Bernstein, Robin Goldman & Jim Popkin, Mary & Jeff Zients

105 AN INSIDERS LUNCH AT THE WILLARD FOR EIGHT WITH COKIE ROBERTS

The Willard Intercontinental Hotel is the grande dame of Washington hospitality. Just a block from the White House, countless presidents and dignitaries have passed through its doors. The word “lobbyist” was coined in its, well, lobby. Julia Ward Howe wrote the “Battle Hymn of the Republic” there. Martin Luther King polished his “I Have a Dream” speech there. And now you can enjoy a lunch for eight and learn all of the building’s—and some of Washington’s—secrets from award-winning journalist (and Maret grandmother) Cokie Roberts. Maret families only please.

Cokie Roberts, Rebecca Roberts & Dan Hartman


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106 THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS FROM YOUR BOX SUITE FOR 12

• 12 tickets in Verizon Center Corporate Box Suite

• Catered lunch, snacks, and drinks

• Two parking passes

• April 2, 2017 at 11:30 am

Step right up for your last chance to see the center ring at Barnum & Bailey Circus before they take their final bow. Laugh with the clowns, marvel at the trapeze artists, tightrope walkers, and animal trainers who have been entertaining families for 146 years. Enjoy the show from the Danaher Corporation’s luxury box suite at the Verizon Center on Sunday, April 2 with tickets for 12 for the 11:30 am show.

Danaher Corporation

107 TO BE OR NOT TO BE … A SHAKESPEARE THEATRE BUFF

• Special membership for two people for one year

• Invitations and tickets for two to opening night performances and dinners

• Meet the cast and tech rehearsal receptions

• Access to private patrons lounge

• Backstage tours

• Four tickets to one main stage production during the 16–17 season.

Immerse yourself in the work of Shakespeare and other playwrights at Washington’s Shakespeare Theatre Company with a year-long membership for two. Membership includes twelve months of behind the scenes access and benefits. Enjoy opening night performances and dinners, opportunities to meet the casts and attend technical rehearsals, and access to the private patrons lounge. Top it off with four tickets to one of the company’s 2016–2017 productions (King Charles III, Macbeth, The Select, an adaptation of Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises, and The School for Lies). Tickets for show subject to availability. Contact theater to activate annual membership.

Shakespeare Theatre Company



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108 A HOME RUN AND A HOLE-IN-ONE BEHIND THE SCENES WITH FOX SPORTS

• Exclusive access with Fox Sports

• Four passes for one day at the 2017 US Open Golf Championship at Erin Hills (June 15–18)

• Four tickets to one game of the MLB 2017 World Series (beginning October 24)

• $1,000 travel and expense certificate

Go behind the scenes with Fox Sports at the 2017 US Open Golf Championship and the 2017 World Series. This VIP access to two premier sporting events of the year includes four passes to a day of the PGA Tour’s biggest annual event, this year at Erin Hills in Erin, WI, and four tickets to a World Series game. Behind the scenes tours with Fox Sports at both events may include set tours, hospitality, and an insider’s view of your favorite athletes. Also included is $1,000 to use toward hotels. Exact dates to be mutually agreed upon.

Chip & Hallie Smith, Steve & Ilene Rosenthal, Twenty-First Century Fox

109 SALON DINNER WITH MARJO TALBOTT AND CHRIS DODD AT RIPPLE

An intimate dinner for your party of six featuring some of Washington’s brightest stars in a private dining room at Ripple, named Restaurant of the Year in 2014. Enjoy conversation covering topics ranging from the 2016 election to tomorrow night’s Oscars. Chris Dodd, president of the Motion Picture Association of America, former Connecticut senator, and current Maret parent, joins Head of School Marjo Talbott for a very special evening. Ripple’s Executive Chef Ryan Ratino will tailor the menu to your preferences and delight your friends with innovative and artful food featuring rare and premium wine pairings from the owner’s private cellar.

Not available Friday or Saturday nights; mutually agreeable date.

Marjo Talbott, Chris Dodd, Betsy & Roger Marmet, Ripple


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111 111 FUND-A-SCHOLAR

One of the highlights of the evening, Fund-a-Scholar directly supports Maret’s financial aid program. In its 13th year, this is one of the most moving moments to see the incredibly generous and wide-spread participation and shared commitment to a diverse, talented student body and an equitable and inclusive community. Fund-a-Scholar gifts contribute well over half of what’s raised at the Auction. Total proceeds from the Auction support approximately 20% of Maret’s financial aid budget each year. Thanks to your support of the Auction and Fund-a-Scholar, the financial aid budget continues to grow as Maret strives to meet the increasing demand for assistance.

Please raise your bid card at the level of $10,000, $5,000, $2,500, $1,500, $1,000, $500, $250, or $100. Multiple bids are of course more than welcome if you’re looking to make a larger contribution! Please consider what size gift is meaningful to you. All contributions make a difference in the lives of so many of our young scholars. In fact, every dollar that you contribute tonight will support the financial aid budget for the 2017–18 school year. Tonight’s success will impact financial aid decisions made this spring.

112 TEXAS HOLD ’EM PARTY FOR 500

For this night, denim and diamonds are optional, but a good poker face is required! Your party of 50 is invited to join your hosts at their house for a night of BBQ and tournament-style Texas hold ‘em where the winner walks away with the pot and school-wide bragging rights. No experience needed—a pro will be on hand with a refresher or to teach the novices the ropes. We are looking for a full-house (pun intended), so we hope you’ll deal yourself in on the fun. Dinner, drinks, poker, and good times.

April 22 or 29, 2017.

Alyse Graham & Colin Stretch



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113 CAPITALS FROM THE OWNER’S BOX

• Four tickets in the owner’s box

• Cocktails and dinner with the team owners and their guests

• Alex Ovechkin signed jersey

• Zamboni ride for one person prior to game

Washingtonians love their Caps! Get in on the fun and excitement of live hockey and be part of the boisterous crowd at the Verizon Center. Cheer Ovechkin, Backstrom, and the rest of the team on to victory from the comfort of the owner’s box seats. Enjoy dinner and cocktails with the owners.

Mutually agreeable date, excluding playoffs. Advanced scheduling required for the Zamboni ride (kids only) and is not guaranteed to coincide with game night tickets.

Jack Davies & Kay Kendall

114 WOMEN IN MEDIA SALON DINNER

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz, CBS News’ Jan Crawford, and the Washington Post’s Matea Gold have covered the most defining news stories of our time, from presidential elections to wars, to Supreme Court battles. These news pros have, as they say, seen it all. Join Martha, Jan, and Matea to hear their stories behind the stories and their thoughts on the future of media over cocktails and dinner for 12 at the beautiful home of Maret parents Carrie and Steven VanRoekel.

Carrie & Steven VanRoekel, Jan Crawford, Martha Raddatz, Matea Gold

115 THEATER AND DINNER ON THE POTOMAC

Kick off the summer with a chauffeured evening to two of the Potomac’s premiere destinations. Enjoy four prime orchestra seat tickets to the Kennedy Center production of the hit Broadway rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch, preceded by dinner overlooking the Potomac River at Georgetown’s Fiola Mare. Transportation throughout the night provided by Reston Limo.

Date of the show is Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 8:00 pm, but alternative dates are possible and subject to availability. Auction winner must contact the Kennedy Center to redeem tickets no later than Monday, April 10, 2017. Reservations are required at Fiola Mare; not available Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays.

Tracy & Adam Bernstein, Fiola Mare, Reston Limo


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116 ISLE OF PALMS, SOUTH CAROLINA WEEK-LONG FAMILY VACATION

Pristine beaches, kayaking through a meandering network of marsh creeks, stunning sunsets, waterfront views, private infinity pool, deep sea fishing—these are just some of the perks you get with a week at this Isle of Palms vacation home. Filled with southern charm, the five bedroom family home accommodates up to 10 guests. It’s just a 10-minute walk to the beach and a 15-minute drive to historic Charleston, SC. Drive five minutes to Sullivan’s Island to explore Ft. Moultrie for some Revolutionary War history. Your vacation includes a half-day deep sea fishing trip.

Mutually agreeable date, unavailable Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends and 4th of July week.

Jodie McLean & Pierre de Lucy, Rebecca Roberts & Dan Hartman

117 FOOD TRUCK PARTY FOR 50

Get ready to be the most popular family on your block when two food trucks roll up to your door for a party for up to 50 guests. And the best part? You get to choose the trucks! Do you want comfort food from the mac-and-cheese truck? Lobster rolls from a beach shack on wheels? Or maybe you’re more of a milk and cookie type? Just imagine the delicious possibilities. The package also includes a bartender and a case of wine to add to the festivities.

Ellen Fern & Brett O’Brien, Pier & Nicholas Haffenreffer, Angie & Tom Lalor, Susan Morita & Alan Matsumoto, Susan Rice & Ian Cameron,

Susie Wertheimer & Dan Covitz

118 DINNER FOR 10 WITH THE ATLANTIC AT THE WATERGATE HOTEL’S KINGBIRD

It’s not the Parker House, where Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Ralph Waldo Emerson founded the Atlantic 160 years ago, but the Watergate Hotel has its own share of storied history. Join the Atlantic magazine editor Scott Stossel and TheAtlantic.com editor J.J. Gould for an intimate conversation over dinner for 10 at the Watergate’s hot new restaurant, Kingbird.

Unavailable weekends and holidays.

Emily Lenzner, Scott Stossel, JJ Gould, The Watergate Hotel



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119 IT’S ON! J-WOW MEETS D-WADE WIZARDS V. BULLS—FRIDAY MARCH 17—FOR 12

• 12 Verizon Center corporate box suite tickets

• Catered food and drinks

• Two parking passes

The Washington Wizards are on a roll this season and they’re not going to let Dwyane Wade and his Chicago Bulls get in the way of their playoff aspirations. Spend the evening of Friday, March 17 cheering on the Wizards from the comfort of the Danaher Corporation’s box suite, enjoying a catered meal, snacks, and beverages.

Danaher Corporation

120 DINNER WITH A WASHINGTONIAN FOOD CRITIC

Join a Washingtonian Magazine food critic for a review at one of Washington’s top restaurants and experience firsthand why DC was named restaurant city of the year. You and your guest will dine with a food critic and learn what the experts look for in excellent, trend-setting cuisine. Date and restaurant to be mutually agreed upon.

Cathy & Paul Williams



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121 MARET WINE SUPER CELLAR

With ratings that are well above sea level, this fabulous assortment of wine would be a tremendous addition to any wine collection. This case of many hard to find vintage French wines and champagne, and rare Italian, Californian, and Australian offerings, provides a number of bottles that could be the centerpiece of many cellars. This is a spectacular list of wines that are ready to drink today, but could also improve with an additional 10–15 years in the cellar. Whether the Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Chateau d’Yquem, or the Dom Perignon, each bottle would be the envy of your next dinner party. This is a truly fabulous case that offers a diverse group of wines from around the world.

CHÂTEAU PAVIE, Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2004 (RP: 95 pts)

CHATEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD, Pauillac 1989 (WS: 97 pts)

CHATEAU LEOVILLE-LAS CASES, ‘Grand Vin de Leoville’, Saint-Julien 2004 (WS: 93 pts)

VIEUX CHATEAU CERTAN, Pomerol, 2004 (RP: 93 pts)

DOMAINE LEROY VOSNE ROMANEE, Cote de Nuits, 2004 (RP: 95 pts)

CHATEAU LA MISSION HAUT BRION, Pessac-Leognan 2001 (WS: 96 pts)

CHATEAU PONTET-CANET, Pauillac 2008 (WS: 96 pts)

DOM PERIGNON, Brut Champagne, 2006 (RP: 96 pts)

CHATEAU D’YQUEM, Saturnes, 2002 (WS: 93 pts)

ARAUJO, Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Eisele Vineyard 2000 (WS: 92 pts)

TUA RITA, Redigaffi Toscana IGT, 2001 (WS: 95 pts)

SASSICAIA, Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia Bolghieri, 2003 (WS: 93 pts)

PENFOLDS, Grange South Australia 1994 (WS: 96 pts)

WS: Wine Spectator; RP: Robert Parker

Jon & Julie Garcia, Dan Hartman & Rebecca Roberts, Christopher Schroeder & Sandy Coburn


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122 UPTOWN FUNK WITH BRUNO MARS IN YOUR OWN SUITE FOR 18 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

You can count on Bruno Mars for a night to remember when he plays the Verizon Center Friday, September 29, 2017 as part of his 24K Magic World Tour. And what better place to sway and bop to his tunes than from your very own private Lexus Suite for 18. Your evening includes food, drink, and two parking passes.

Mai & Jim Abdo, Lucretia Adymy Risoleo & Bob Risoleo, Rebeca & Aaron Sterling, Sylvia & Frank White

123 MARET ON-CAMPUS PARKING SPOT FOR 2017–2018

What’s more time saving, stress free, and convenient than your very own parking space on campus? For the entire 2017–2018 school year, the reserved tow-free space is all yours.

Maret School



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AUCTION PROCEDURESBID NUMBERSAll bidding must be done by bid number. Your number will be given to you when you register at the preview or on the night of the Auction.

GENERAL RULESMaret School makes no warranties or representations of any kind with respect to any items or services sold.

The Auction Committee reserves the right to withdraw any items from the sale prior to the call for bids.

All Auction items must be paid for in full the night of the Auction, February 25, 2017. Payment must be made by personal check payable to Maret School, or charged on VISA, MasterCard, or American Express.

Upon payment, the buyer waives any claim for liability against both Maret School and the donor of the property or service. Neither Maret School nor the donor is responsible for any personal injuries or damage to the property that might result from the use of the property or service sold.

Items must be claimed and removed from Maret before midnight, February 25, 2017. Buyers of services or other intangible items will receive forms and, in some cases, a letter or certificate, containing information about claiming those items. By arrangement made at the Auction, large items that cannot be moved that night may be picked up between 9 am and 11 am on Sunday, February 26, 2017. Buyers are responsible for arranging delivery, unless otherwise specified.

Unless otherwise specified, the following conditions are applicable to all items offered at the Auction:

All sales are final. Items may not be exchanged and no money will be refunded. All items are sold “as is.”

Unless otherwise noted, items and services are good for one year and must be used by February 25, 2018.

Buyers are responsible for making arrangements in advance; checking event dates, expiration dates, and restrictions on contracts and/or gift certificates; and for retaining the original paperwork until the donation has been redeemed.

GETAWAYS IN OUT & ABOUTResort and family properties are not available to student groups or minors unaccompanied by adults.

Commercial vacations and accommodations require advance reservations; offer is good on a space available basis; unless otherwise noted, meals, alcoholic beverages, taxes, gratuities, and transportation are not included.

RESTAURANTSReservations are required for most establishments. Unless otherwise noted, alcoholic beverages, taxes and gratuities are not included.

SERVICESGratuities for stylists, technicians, trainers and other service providers are generally not included in gift certificates. Please remember to show your appreciation accordingly.

TICKETS/PASSESEvent, performance, and museum tickets/passes that do not specify a date may require advance reservations and be subject to availability.

SILENT AUCTION PROCEDURESThe Silent Auction will be open for bids on February 25, 2017, during the Preview from 1–3 pm and from 6 pm until the close of each section as noted below.

CLOSING TIMESThe Guaranteed Bid function may not be used at the Preview.

7:40 pm House & Garden Out & About

7:50 pm Frog Gallery Sports & Gadgets

8:00 pm Dining Out Kids & Teens

8:10 pm Gourmet Maret Wines & Spirits

8:15 pm Class Projects

BIDDING PROCEDURESTo bid on an item, the bidder places his/her bid stickers on the appropriate bid sheet. Bidding starts at or above the opening bid stated on the item’s bid sheet. Nonconforming or illegible bid numbers will be deemed invalid.

If the Guaranteed Bid function is used, the item is considered sold and the bid sheet is removed from the table.

If the Guaranteed Bid is not used, the highest valid bid entered on the bid sheet for that particular item before closing time will be considered the winning bid.


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No bids may be entered on a bid sheet once a category has been officially closed by the auctioneer.

In the event of a dispute, a designated Auction official will have sole and final authority to determine the successful bidder or re-offer the item for sale.

LIVE AUCTION PROCEDURESThe Live Auction will begin during dinner and will continue without interruption until every item has been auctioned.

To enter a bid, the bidder raises his/her bid card to the attention of the Auctioneer or one of the spotters, who will relay the bid to the Auctioneer.

The highest bidder acknowledged by the Auctioneer is the purchaser.

The Auctioneer will have the sole discretion to determine the successful bidder. In the case of a dispute, the Auctioneer may—but need not—re-offer and resell the item in dispute.

If the Auctioneer determines that an opening bid is not commensurate with the value of the article being offered or not equal to the minimum set by the donor, the Auctioneer may reject the bid and withdraw the item from sale.

At the fall of the Auctioneer’s gavel, title to the article passes to the highest bidder, who thereby assumes full risk and responsibility for the item.

The bidder whom the Auctioneer designates as the winner will be asked to confirm the winning bid and sign the winner’s certificate. Payment for Live Auction items shall be made to the Exchequer in accordance with checkout procedures.

NOTE: Checkout will not be open until close of Live Auction.

OPTIONAL PRE-PAY AT CHECK-INWe encourage guests to pre-pay for Auction purchases by swiping their credit card at Auction check-in. Guests must still go through checkout to claim their Auction purchases and will receive a printed statement of all charges. No charges will be billed if no purchases are made. The pre-pay option will result in reduced credit card processing costs (resulting in more net profit in support of financial aid), will allow for a more timely reconciliation of credit card charges, and will help streamline checkout.

CHECKOUTThe Auction Partner will determine the results of the bidding. Checkout for the Silent and Live Auctions will take place in the Old Gym beginning at close of Live Auction. Upon payment, the bidder will be given a receipt and a gift certificate (or its equivalent), or the item itself, as appropriate. Items will not be released without proof of purchase. All items must be paid in full and claimed the night of the Auction, in accordance with the General Rules. Fund-a-Scholar receipts will be mailed after the Auction.

ABSENTEE BIDS FOR SILENT AND LIVE AUCTIONForms to place advance bids are included with this catalog; additional forms may be obtained from the Maret Development Office or online. Absentee bids for Auction items will be accepted in the Development Office if received before 12 pm on Friday, February 24, 2017. Absentee bids may be faxed to 202.939.4063 or may be emailed to [email protected].

Absentee bid requests must be accompanied by credit card information and signature. If the absentee bid is the winning bid, the item will be automatically billed to the designated credit card.

Absentee bids for Silent Auction items will be entered on the appropriate bid sheet by 6:15 pm, Saturday February 25, 2017. Absentee bids on Live Auction items will be given directly to the Auctioneer and will establish a floor for the opening bid.

TAX INFORMATIONGenerally, the charitable deduction for the purchase of any Auction item is limited to the amount paid in excess of the items fair market value. Buyers, as well as donors, should consult with a tax advisor for definitive advice concerning deductibility. Fund-a-Scholar contributions are tax deductible in full.

Auction receipts include, for each item purchased, the amount the bidder paid and a good-faith estimate of the item’s fair market value. The fair market value of items is available prior to the Auction, upon request, from the Development Office. In most instances, the estimate is made on the donor’s representations. If the donor failed to provide such an estimate, the Auction Committee will provide one. The IRS may disagree with any estimate, particularly in the case of an unusual item or one not made generally available to the public. Committee members are not professional appraisers. Neither they nor Maret School assume responsibility for the accuracy of a valuation.

Purchasers should retain their Auction receipts for tax purposes. The School will also acknowledge contributions of more than $250 and all Fund-A-Scholar contributions after the Auction. Donors of Auction items who intend to claim a tax deduction should retain a copy of their Auction donation form and their acknowledgement, if applicable.


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MARET SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP AUCTION 2017 … SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP AUCTION 2017 Saturday, February 25, 2017 Free Auction Preview No ticket required. Bidding is open for Silent. Excludes