Story by Amanda Kyzar, Photography by Amanda Kyzar & Woody Woodard

St. Mary’s School and Sacred Heart of Jesus High School held a joint fundraiser on Saturday night, February 5. Guests dressed up and came out to the Carl Perkins Civic Center to enjoy an evening of dining, dancing, bidding and betting at the Mardi Gras Auction and Casino Night Gala. The evening began with a cocktail hour and silent auction followed by a meal with Vegas-style entertainment. After dinner, there was an exciting live auction. Then the casino and disco opened for the rest of the night.

All proceeds from the auctions and winnings from the casino were donated to St. Mary’s School and Sacred Heart of Jesus High School. St. Mary’s School offers a classical Catholic education with programs for ages 2 through 8th grade. Sacred Heart is a Catholic liberal arts academy with a strong college preparatory curriculum and a strong sense of family among the students, faculty and staff. Visit stmarysschool.tn.org or shjhs.org to learn more about the schools.