Many good things happened two weeks ago at the fundraiser for Tyburn Academy.
The good-sized banquet hall at Sennett Fire House was packed to the rafters with good friends, well-wishers, and patrons of Tyburn, the only high school in Auburn teaching students in the Catholic tradition.
It was a fine financial help and a great vote of confidence for the principal, Jeanne Hogan, her faculty and the entire student body of this wonderful, Christian school. In a culture that glorifies materialism and tells us there are no absolute truths, education that emphasizes spiritual and moral values is sorely needed.
The Rev. Albert Shamon, the founder and spiritual father of Tyburn would have beamed with love and gratitude to see a community gathered to lend strong support to his greatest work and legacy. Ormie King, former city councilor and beloved historian of Auburn, was also honored at the dinner for his many contributions. It was wonderful to see so many of Ormie's friends and relatives honor a man who has given so much of himself for so many years. Ormie has served on so many committees, fundraisers, civic groups and various community organizations that we could have spent the entire evening just listing them. This was a great chance to show him our love and gratitude.
The featured speaker was Syracuse University head basketball coach Jim Boeheim. His droll sense of humor was much appreciated by the crowd when he took his usual pot shots at the press. He also gave us some insights into the upcoming basketball season and what we can expect from this year's team. Also at the head table was Boeheim's assistant coach, Mike Hopkins, who was also very gracious in his support of Tyburn Academy. It was truly a great evening, and the food was no exception.
The four-course meal, including dessert, was better than anything you'd get at a fancy restaurant. And everything was done by volunteers from the community, students, teachers and parents. The food was prepared by an entire team of people in the kitchen and the tables were waited on by Tyburn students. They received a well-deserved standing ovation.
These young adults are living examples of Christianity. SU Basketball, T-shirts and many other things were raffled off during the silent auction. Boeheim said it best, I think, when he commented that the reason the Tyburn Academy fundraising dinner is such a success year-in and year-out is that it has an unbeatable combination: a great cause - great food - and most of all, great people.
Congratulations to Tyburn Academy and everyone who participated in or attended this terrific event.
Ducayne's column appears Tuesdays and she can be reached at sacredheart6005@hotmail.com
It was a fine financial help and a great vote of confidence for the principal, Jeanne Hogan, her faculty and the entire student body of this wonderful, Christian school. In a culture that glorifies materialism and tells us there are no absolute truths, education that emphasizes spiritual and moral values is sorely needed.
The Rev. Albert Shamon, the founder and spiritual father of Tyburn would have beamed with love and gratitude to see a community gathered to lend strong support to his greatest work and legacy. Ormie King, former city councilor and beloved historian of Auburn, was also honored at the dinner for his many contributions. It was wonderful to see so many of Ormie's friends and relatives honor a man who has given so much of himself for so many years. Ormie has served on so many committees, fundraisers, civic groups and various community organizations that we could have spent the entire evening just listing them. This was a great chance to show him our love and gratitude.
The featured speaker was Syracuse University head basketball coach Jim Boeheim. His droll sense of humor was much appreciated by the crowd when he took his usual pot shots at the press. He also gave us some insights into the upcoming basketball season and what we can expect from this year's team. Also at the head table was Boeheim's assistant coach, Mike Hopkins, who was also very gracious in his support of Tyburn Academy. It was truly a great evening, and the food was no exception.
The four-course meal, including dessert, was better than anything you'd get at a fancy restaurant. And everything was done by volunteers from the community, students, teachers and parents. The food was prepared by an entire team of people in the kitchen and the tables were waited on by Tyburn students. They received a well-deserved standing ovation.
These young adults are living examples of Christianity. SU Basketball, T-shirts and many other things were raffled off during the silent auction. Boeheim said it best, I think, when he commented that the reason the Tyburn Academy fundraising dinner is such a success year-in and year-out is that it has an unbeatable combination: a great cause - great food - and most of all, great people.
Congratulations to Tyburn Academy and everyone who participated in or attended this terrific event.
Ducayne's column appears Tuesdays and she can be reached at sacredheart6005@hotmail.com
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