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100 On Par With the Priests Our very own Trinity grad and Pastor Emeritus of Holy Trinity Church, Father Doug Hennessy and CCHS Chaplain Father Dustin Schultz love to “putter” around on the golf course. They are excited to host two other linksmen (or women) this summer to a game of golf. This year, you can choose from two different Central Illinois courses. Weaver Ridge, located in Peoria, is perhaps the most spectacular course in Illinois. Ranked #1 by Zagat, this Hurdzan-Fry designed course features multiple bent grass fairways and fast, true greens. Your other choice is Metamora Fields, Central Illinois’ newest Championship course. From their two tiered outdoor deck you have an amazing view of the 9th and 18th greens which are tucked on opposite sides of a chain of lakes. Either way, you just can’t lose with these two challenging courses. Wrap up your day with some delicious food when your host’s treat you to dinner.

Donors: Father Doug Hennessy and Father Dustin Schultz Value: Double Bogey

101 A Night at the Winery Visit Wine Country in your own backyard! Just a short drive from Bloomington- Normal, the Mackinaw Valley Vineyard Winery offers a respite from your hectic daily life. In summer and early fall the vineyard comes alive with music as they offer Concerts in the Vineyard on Saturday nights. The winery has generously offered to host a group of 8 peo-ple to attend a Saturday night concert June to September with reserved seating for your party. This year’s concert schedule includes such favorites as Jury’s Out, Jammsammich, and United Groove Therapy. Don’t worry about the drive, because our own Director of Advancement, Kevin Cook, will be your chauffeur--taking you to and from in one of our Activity busses (aka: a “Rocket” ). Must make your reservations 3 weeks prior to the mutually agreeable date you choose.

Donors: Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, CCHS Department of Advancement Value: Fun Times with Friends!

102 Class of 2020 Item - Destin, Florida Vacation The Fabulous Freshman Class wants to send you to Destin. Our friends at Newman-Dailey have donated a 4 day/3 night stay at Summer Breeze in Miramar Beach. This 1 bedroom condo sleeps 4 comfortably, is located across the street from the beach and offers amazing views of the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. Just for fun, the class has included gift certificates to some of their favorite places: AJ's, Dewey Destin, and McGuire's Pub! Along with this amazing condo, and delicious restaurants, you will also be ready for the beach with 2 beach bags, beach towels, drink tumblers, and sunscreen by Beauty Counter. Get yourself ready for your swimsuit with Nerium's Body Contour Firming Cream, and relieve your sunburn and sun damage with Nerium's Age Defying Night Cream. See date restrictions on Live Auction table.

Donors: Newman-Dailey Vacation Rentals, Class of 2020 donors listed on page 19 Value: $1400

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103 Jazz and Pasta Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano has been a Bloomington-Normal favorite for years, serving the best in authentic Italian cuisine and delicious wines. Chef Troy Tomlinson has generously offered a chef-prepared wine dinner for ten guests in your home. Whether you host your friends and neighbors, book club, or family to celebrate a special occasion, we know this will turn out to be a feast you won’t forget. Our very own CCHS jazz trio--Barret Lee, Christopher Russell and Owen Talbott--will delight you with an hour of beautiful music to accompany this delightful night. Doesn’t this sound delicious? Mutually agreeable date.

Donors: Chef Troy Tomlinson, Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano, Barret Lee, Christopher Russell, Owen Talbott Value: $1050

104 Class of 2019 Item - Grill and Chill Ready to enjoy warmer weather? The super Sophomore Class has put together a perfect summer patio package for you and your family. You will be the envy of your neighbors when they smell the barbeque aroma from your Green Egg Ceramic Cooker, courtesy of Dave’s Grocery in Fairbury. Enjoy well chilled beverag-es from your YETI cooler (donated by the Goodlick’s and YETI) as you grill and relax in the summer sun. Drinks, meat in your new freezer and grilling acces-sories complete this package. So, grill, chill and support your Sophomores!

Donors: Dave’s Grocery, YETI, Class of 2019 parent donors are listed on page 19 Value: $1800

105 Graduation Pew If you are hearing strains of “Pomp and Circumstance”, chances are you have a Senior! Always a bittersweet time, don’t miss a minute of the ceremony because this is a special occasion! Get your camera ready when you have an up close view of Graduation this year. This bigger class is sure to bring lots of family, so seats will be at a premium.

Your front row seats have been reserved for the Graduation Mass to be held Sunday, May 21 at St. Patrick Catholic Church of Merna. Through the courtesy of Principal Sean Foster Value: Priceless Memories

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106 Class of 2018 Item - Windy City Smokeout Get ready to get down with the best of country music featuring both world-renowned artists and up-and-coming talent. This barbecue, brew and music fest takes place in Chicago this summer July 14, 15 and 16. The Junior class has Reserved two 3 day General Admission passes for you and a friend. Featured musical guests include Jake Owen, Randy Rogers Band, Kip Moore, Eli Young Band, Lee Brice and Luke Combs. Serving the best finger-lickin', smokey eats from 13 of the finest pitmas-ters nationwide, there's no shortage of BBQ at the Smokeout. Includes 2 admission passes to the “Whole Hog Brunch” on 7/15, 2 passes to “BBQ Brunch” on 7/16 and 2 passes to the “BBQ Throwdown” on 7/16. The class has included 2 night’s accommodations in Chicago, too! Y’all can’t miss this!

Donors: Class of 2018 Parent Donors are listed on page 19 Value: $1000

107 Cockapoo Puppy Meet our perfect little gentleman, Beau! This Cockapoo puppy was born this winter and should be about 15 pounds when full grown. He is caramel colored and will have curly, non-shedding fur. Beau comes from John and Liz Uphoff, owners of Uphoff Country Ken-nels in Gridley and has been lovingly cared for the last couple of days by the Miller Family. He has had his first set of shots and is ready to go home with you, tonight! Beau will surely mind his manners--and be the perfect addition to your family.

Donors: John and Liz Uphoff, Uphoff Country Kennels Value: A Lifetime of Love

108 Cubs and U2 Do we really have to say much more? An awesome group of Past Parents has pooled their resources to offer one amazing weekend! You and a friend will begin your day at Wrigley Field on Friday, June 2 as the Chicago Cubs battle their rival St. Louis Cardi-nals. Dr. Rob and Jen Seidl have given two awesome tickets to this 2:20 PM game. Their seats are situated right next to the Jack Daniel’s Rooftop Bar and sport great views of the Chicago skyline. Dinner follows the game when you relax at the James Beard Award winning restaurant, Roy’s Pacific Rim, located at the corner of State and Superior. Over-night accommodations have been made at Staybridge Suites Chicago-Glenview. On Satur-day, the day is yours to do what you wish, but make sure you get to Soldier Field by 7:00, because that’s when U2- The Joshua Tree Tour- takes the stage! Your two tickets have been purchased and are waiting for you at school. Another stay at Staybridge Suites means your night isn’t quite over yet. You absolutely need this weekend!

Donors: Mike and Colleen Curran, Rob and Jen Seidl, Dan and Mary Ellen Whalen, Connie O’Brien, Don and Joan Bernardi, Terry and Jana Kelly, Randy and Liz Butts, Rick and Leanna Mutchler, Mike and Jan Talkington, Randy and Mary Schmidt, Marti and Kathy Rave, Rich and Kim Fox

Value: $1600

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109 Beautiful Costa Rica Nestled on a Pacific coast hillside and overlooking golden sand beaches, Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo is a tropical paradise teeming with wildlife and rich Central American culture. Costa Rica is both dream jungle and beach destination and there are plenty of opportunities for rest and relaxation, as well as ecotour-ism activities including zip-lining, river rafting and exploring wildlife. The resort boasts 2 beaches and 3 swimming pools, 4 restaurants, a world-class spa, an 18 Hole Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course, and earned 5 stars from Forbes Travel Guide. You can’t get much better than that! The Lee Family has reserved one week in paradise just for you! Your stay is November 18-25, 2017, inclusive of Thanksgiving. This three bedroom condo has two Master Bedrooms and one bedroom with twin beds, a kitchen, washer and dryer and sleeps 6-8 comfortably. Roll-away beds can be added and 10 can be accommodated if children. This is a perfect trip for 2 or 3 couples or two small families. Nobody does Thanksgiving like the Costa Ricans at Four Seasons!

Donors: Dr. Robert and Xandra Lee Value: $17,500 Dates are set and cannot be changed.

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110 Standard English Goldendoodle Puppy

Hello! It’s my pleasure to meet you. My temporary name is Ty, but when you adopt me you can name me a super name that you choose! I’m a First Generation Standard Eng-lish Goldendoodle. What that means is my mommy is a Standard black and white parti-poodle (she weighs about 45 lbs) and my daddy is a White English Golden Retriever (he weighs about 85 lbs). I was born in El Paso, Il at Dogtown Kennels on February 20, 2017. Holly made sure I was well taken care of, so I have all my first shots. I have been de-wormed and I have had my dewclaws removed. I visited the vet on 4/4 to make sure I looked good and healthy. Holly and Tom have been breeding dogs since 1996 and to see the faces of the new families as they pick up their new babies has been such a blessing. They are located just outside of El Paso and raise Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retriev-ers, Goldendoodles and Standard Poodles. They have donated many puppies to many dif-ferent organizations over the years--many have gone on to be service dogs, MP’s on Army bases, Search and Rescue dogs and just faithful friends. Their mission is to find perfect families for their beautiful puppies. Won’t you take Ty home tonight? Donor: Dogtown Kennels, El Paso Value: Blessings Beyond Belief

111 New York City and Hamilton

Hamilton: An American Musical is a show about the life of American Founding Father, Alexander Hamilton, with music, lyrics and book by Lin-Manuel Miranda. In 2016, Hamilton received a record-setting 16 Tony nominations, winning 11, including Best Musical, and was also the recipient of the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Production and the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Have you seen it yet? Well, here’s your chance to see it where it all began...on Broadway! This 3 day, 2 night trip whisks you off to New York City where you and a friend will enjoy accom-modations near Times Square. You will marvel at all New York has to offer and you’ll be right in the heart of all the action! Includes flights and round-trip transfers from the airport. Dates subject to availability.

Donors: Alex and Susan Calvert, Jason and Audrey Davis Vacation planning through the courtesy of Suzi Davis Travel Value: $3200

112 Parking For Your Saint Don’t miss the chance to get up-close parking for next school year! You’ll be the most popular parent when you’re student finally has time for breakfast, knowing that he/she has a reserved spot! We have saved this for Saints Alive and won’t be offering it again at any other event.

Through the courtesy of Principal Sean Foster Value: No Tardy Detentions!

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113 Tickets to the Master’s This is the dream trip for every golf lover--2 badges (tickets) for the Masters Golf Tournament with a premium hospitality pack-age. Watch top golfers such as Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson and this year’s winner, Sergio Garcia, battle it out on legendary Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia. Your package in-cludes valet parking, chef prepared meals and open bar, pairing sheets, on-site concierge, sushi bar, massage therapists and professional cigar roller (fun to watch even if you’re not a

smoker!). Winner’s choice of Friday, Saturday or Sunday, April 6, 7 or 8th.

Through the courtesy of VIP Sports Marketing Value: $6000

114 Secrets of the Vine, Cancun Defining elegance, the AAA Four Diamond Secrets The Vine Cancun is bordered by the cerulean waters of the Caribbean and white sand beaches in stunning Cancun. This chic, contemporary adults-only haven combines the natural beauty of the Yucatan Peninsula with the sophistication of an authentic world-class resort. Indulge in an expansive array of local and international cuisine and bold flavors at each venue.

Choose from six á la carte gourmet res-taurants, a buffet and a café – reserva-tions are never required. From the mo-ment you wake, your day can be filled with endless activities as the resort boasts a world-class spa, three sparkling

infinity pools, live nighttime entertainment and much more. Of course, you can choose to do absolutely nothing but relax on the beautiful beach surrounded by breathtaking views. Your trip includes 8 days and 7 nights, roundtrip airfare from Chicago or St. Louis and all taxes and fees on included features. Does not include additional fees for bags or seats.

Donors: Tim and Dawn Davis and Apple Vacations Value: $4000

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115 Class of 2017 Item- A Taste of Bloomington-Normal The Sensational Seniors present a basket filled with gift certificates for many of Bloomington-Normal’s favorite hometown restaurants. You will enjoy $100 to each of the following establishments: Baxter’s American Grille, Medici, Café Italia, Reality Bites, Grill Street Sports Bar and Restaurant, Anju Above, Dr. McKay’s Bar and Grille, Distihl, Stave Wine Bar, Biaggi’s Italian Ristorante, Joe’s Station House and Red Robin.

You’ll never have to cook again!

Donors: The Class of 2017 Parent Donors are listed on page 19 Value: $1235

116 Salt Cave Spa Experience Pamper yourself and one other to a unique spa experience in a Himalayan Salt Cave and Spa in Ottawa, Illinois. This package includes three ser-vices that range from Salt Cave Therapy (halotherapy) Dry Hydro-therapy beds, LED Light beds or a Full-Spectrum Infrared Sauna, and $100 each to spend in the retail shop at the spa. Pick a friend, pick up your three services and enjoy a relaxing time. After your day, fill your stomachs at The Lone Buffalo Tangled Roots Brewery and Restaurant with a $100 gift certificate. End this fun day with a one-night Bed and Breakfast stay at the Brightwood Inn in nearby Olgesby. You will surely go home feeling refreshed, revived and relaxed!

Donors: Chad and Trisha Tattini Value: $1000

117 Louisiana Crawfish Boil What looks a lobster, is the size of a shrimp but doesn’t come from the sea? It’s crawfish, a freshwater shellfish that is considered a Louisiana delicacy because it tastes better than both it’s saltwater cousins. Nothing else symbolizes the Cajun culture of Louisiana like a crawfish boil. Crawfish is traditionally boiled with potatoes, sausage and a variety of vegetables and you’ll love the whole messy, delicious experience. Our own Di-rector of Advancement, Kevin Cook, hails from that neck o’ the woods and he agreed to share his family secrets! Our friends Gary and Megan Bevilacqua and Doug and Michaleen Hundman are your hosts for the evening on a mutually agreeable date. Peeling and eating crawfish is thirsty work, so we’ll make sure we have lots of beverages handy!

Laissez les bon temps rouler -Let the Good Times Roll!

Donors: Gary and Megan Bevilacqua, Doug and Michaleen Hundman, Kevin Cook

Value: Cajun Cash

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118 Girl’s Shopping Trip Get in the Rocket and go--destination, Chicago! What a fun day your will have when your group of ten spends a day Christmas shopping at the world famous Oakbrook Center in Oakbrook, Illinois. Located right outside the big city, Oakbrook boasts some of the best shopping around. Anchor stores include Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Lord and Taylor and Macy’s with over 150 other stores to browse. Enjoy a continental breakfast and beverages as you make your way North, driven by our own Director of Enrollment, Scott Vogel. We’ve included some “lunch money”, too, and you can choose from any one of their delicious din-ing options. Scott with pick you right up at the door and help you load your packages be-fore you head back home that night. What a perfect mother/daughter day or friend getaway! Donor: Saints Alive Committee, Scott Vogel Value: Shopping List Success!

119 Father’s Wallet Look for Father Schultz during the evening and check out his Burberry Wallet! He started the evening out with 5 crisp $100 bills but has convinced our auction guests to contribute more cash. We know through your generous donations it will end up with a lot more! Bid on this and take home a designer wallet ….and some cash!

Our Southern Garden Party is about to end. But don’t worry about what you’re going to spend! Just raise your number high in the air, You’ll take home this wallet with plenty to spare! Donors: Brett and Ali Keller, Rich and Kim Fox Value: A Blessing of Bucks