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Schedule of Events

6:00 Doors Open & Registration

6:00 Silent Auction Opens Cocktails & Passed Hors d’oeuvres AHS Student Video 7:45 Silent Auction Staggered Closings • 7:45 Pink Table Closes • 7:55 Yellow Table Closes • 8:05 Orange Table Closes

8:15 Introductions & Sit-Down Dinner Begins Welcome - Bill Runey, Principal

Spirit of Attleboro Drawing Ally DeRose Class of 2017

Auctioneer, Tom Weitbrecht

8:40 Live Auction Begins Silent Auction Results Distributed to Tables Fund A Need - Chromebook Carts Palooza Co-Chairs Marianne Doran-Collins, Kelly Crowley

9:45 Annual “Blue Pride Spirit of Community Award”

9:30 Checkout, Desserts, Socializing & Dancing

Thank you to our Palooza Silver Sponsor

Welcome to the second annual Blue Pride Palooza! I am often amazed at the passion and enthusiasm for our Blue Pride Community. We gather tonight in hopes of continuing our efforts to harness this powerful energy.

By your presence tonight, it is clear that AHS and the Attleboro Community are very important to you, and I hope that you enjoy this event presented by the Blue Pride Ambassadors Club. For those not familiar with the BPAC, our Mission is to enhance the

educational experience for students and staff at AHS and our goal is to connect as many friends of Attleboro each year to generate and sustain Blue Pride momentum.

AHS continues to produce high-caliber graduates who are prepared for college, the workforce, and the military. This is due to the efforts of our passionate faculty and staff. However, as we are halfway through the 2nd decade of the 21st Century, we must foster teaching and learning that will engage, challenge, and inspire our students. Our teachers, staff and administration are truly blessed to have such dedicated family, friends and staff who continually support our school and the quality education offered here at Attleboro High School in both big and small ways.

By raising over $50,000 at last year’s Palooza, the BPAC was able to double the amount of Chromebook carts, mobile computer labs, at AHS. In addition, all 10 Chromebook carts (each containing 30 Chromebooks) have been equipped with high definition projectors. With tonight’s proceeds, we hope to further the great success with mobile labs made possible with Chromebook carts. Currently, our 150+ staff members share 10 carts (300 Chromeboooks). It is the BPAC’s goal to provide at least $50,000 again for more Chromebook carts. Thank you to all of the parents and friends of our Blue Pride Community who made this year’s event possible and thank you for your generosity, continued support of our school’s mission and your attendance at tonight’s event. Happy bidding!

In the strongest sense of Blue Pride, I remain,Bill Runey, Principal

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Auction Co-Chairs:Marianne Doran-Collins & Kelly Crowley

Auction Committee:Kathy ArvisaisDavid BlessingerMatt CollinsDenise CreavinStacey DeYessoBob DonahueKen Drucker

Jane FontaineHeather HartKristin HouleCathy KilloughNancy LamotheDave & Melanie LarsonKim Lavallee

Elizabeth Murphy-ZielinskiKaren PereiraPatricia RamsaySusan SherckKarla ShultzDenise ThomasMichelle Viau

Many Thanks...The 2016 Auction Committee would like to thank:

Mr. Bill Runey, Principal

The AHS Faculty & Staff

The parents and students of AHS whodonated items for the auctions and raffles

The AHS Student Council

The AHS students of MDAP, ALP, 12+, fortheir donation of table centerpieces

The greater Attleboro area merchants andbusinesses for their generous donations

AHS Graphic Arts and Printing

Steve & Amy Santos - DJ Services

Michelle Viau - Basket Creations

2016 Auction Committee

Melanie Amorim - Sponsor Booklet DesignJim Toomey - Website Services

Dear Friends of the AHS Community,

We would like to welcome each of you to our second annual Blue Pride Palooza Dinner Auction! This event was a culmination of efforts in order to bring the most enjoyable evening of friends, family, and community together to benefit the students of Attleboro High School.

At a time when technology is imperative to the learning of our students, we feel that our initiative to provide additional Chromebook Carts to AHS will help us improve learning at AHS.

The BPAC is grateful to the many individuals and businesses that have donated items for tonight’s event. Please patronize these establishments and individuals when shopping for goods and services. A list of donors and services is provided at the end of this booklet as well as our BPAC website – ahsbpac.com.

We would also like to thank all the parent, student and staff volunteers for their effort in making this year’s auction a success. Thank you for sharing your time, talent, and treasure.

Sincerely,The Blue Pride Ambassadors Club Board

Elizabeth Murphy-Zielinski, PresidentMarianne Doran-Collins, Vice PresidentKarla Schultz, SecretaryDavid Blessinger, Treasurer

Nancy Lamothe, Immediate Past PresidentBill Runey, Ex-oficio

Thank you to our Palooza Silver Sponsor

Thank you to our Blue Pride Sponsors

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Tonight, all proceeds raised will be used directly to help the students of AHS have more access to technology and will give our educators the tools they need to transform their classroom into an active learning environment.

Proceeds raised from our first Palooza, over $50,000, gave our faculty and students access to over 300 chromebook computers. We accomplished this amazing result by using the funds from our first Palooza to purchase 5 new Chromebook Carts (mobile computer labs consisting of 30 chromebooks) and upgrade 5 existing Chromebook Carts. We hope this evenings event will match or exceed last years achievement.

AHS Technology Initiative

“Chromebooks have helped transform the student's classroom experience from a passive one to a more active one. That is, students are taking on a more hands-on role in their classes because the chrome books give them the ability to access information and create things. The chrome books are also a vehicle that allow for problem-solving and essential 21st century skill development such as digital collaboration.”

- Mr. Kevin Gorman, ELA Department Coordinator

“Chromebooks have helped us students to expand our learning immensely. Not only are they convenient for teachers, but they have given us the opportunity to explore various different sources related to the topics we learn to get a better understanding on the subject matter.”

- Ally DeRose '17

What Is a Chromebook Cart?

A Chromebook Cart will securely house 30 Chromebook laptop computers along with wireless routers and an Ethernet connection. These carts have the capability to charge all the laptops at one time. And, the carts can easily be moved from classroom to classroom. Therefore, this academic technology will be available to many of our students for interactive learning opportunities.

1. All sales are final. No exchanges or refunds on auction items are permitted.

2. Items are sold "as is" and "where is." Neither the school nor the consignor make any guarantee implied, as to age, condition, origin, authenticity or defect in, and no statement verbally or in way or during the sale or in any advertisement related to the sale will be regarded as a guarantee or assumption of liability.

3. All auction items (both silent and live) must be paid for in full with cash, check or credit card due during designated checkout time at the end of the evening on October 29, 2016. All checks should be made payable to The Blue Pride Ambassadors Club (BPAC).

4. By his or her purchase, the buyer waives any claim of liability against either the school or the donor of the property or service and neither the school nor donor is responsible for any injuries or damages that may be a result from the utilization of items or services sold.

5. Certificates are given to the buyer when there is no item displayed. Please note any donor restrictions on certificates. Please be sure to keep certificates for all items including Attleboro High School items such as reservations, graduation, prom etc.

6. All auction items and certificates, both silent and live, must be removed from the Elks the night of the auction and you must be present to claim your item.

1. Bid sheets are attached to or displayed near each item. Bidder is to print legibly his or her bidder number and bid amount. (bidder number found on back of program)

2. Each new bid must be written on the first available blank line of the bid sheet. The highest proper bid at closing time will constitute a winning bid.

3. The minimum starting bid for Silent Auction items is posted at the top of the bidding sheet. If the minimum bid is not met, the item will be pulled at the close of the auction for later use in a school fundraiser.

4. Bids must be raised as noted on bidder sheet.

5. In the event of a dispute, the Auctioneer will have the sole and final discretion to determine the winning bid.

1. To enter a bid, bidder raises his or her bidder number (found on back of program), directing the signal to the Auctioneer, Bids should be made promptly. The Auctioneer will not let bidders bid against themselves.

2. If the Auctioneer determines that an opening bid is not commensurate with the value of the article offered, he/she may reject the bid and withdraw the article for sale.

3. The highest bidder acknowledged by the Auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the Auctioneer shall have sole and final discretion to determine the successful bid.

4. At the fall of the Auctioneer's gavel, the purchaser's obligation for payment cannot be reversed.

5. Checkout of Live Auction items will begin 15 minutes after close of Live Auction.

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2016 Auction Guidelines

Silent Auction Bidding Procedures

Live Auction Bidding Procedures

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1. What Does My Bidder Number Mean? This is the number on the back of the program we gave you. This is YOUR individual/household bidder number for the auction. Use this number when you bid on a “Silent Auction” item. Just write your number on the bidder sheet in front of the

Silent Auction item(s). (Highest bid wins) Use this number when you bid on a “Live Auction” item by raising your number high in the air so the auctioneer can

see it. (Highest bid wins.)

2. Where is the Silent Auction? -- Check out the Pink, Yellow and Orange tables around the room. A Silent Auction is when you place your bid(s) on a piece of paper, in front of a Silent Auction item. Other bidders will also bid on the item, so stay on your toes and bid often. When the auction table closes, the highest bidder will be identified. The Silent Auctions begins at 6PM.

We have the 3 tables. Pink, Yellow and Orange You can bid and enter your bidder number as many times as you choose. There is a minimum opening bid and a minimum incremental bid. (Explained on bidding sheets) The highest bidder will win the prize and their account will be charged. The Silent Auction tables will close at 7:45, 7:55 and 8:05 – strategically plan your bidding. Before 8:40, we will let all bidders know what Silent Auction items they won. A Winners Sheet will be sent to each table.

3. How Does the Live Auction Work? A professional auctioneer will facilitate the Live Auction. The Live Auction will begin during dinner; we will let you know which Silent Auction items you won as the Live Auction begins. There are 20+ Live Auction Items you can bid on. Just raise your number to bid (on back of program). The auctioneer will walk you through the process. The highest bidder will win. You’ll know immediately if you won during the Live Auction! This is lots of fun and everyone can participate.

4. How Do I Collect the Items I Won? Check out is in the back room, behind the bar. You will go to check out to pay for your merchandise. Then, you will go to Merchandise Pick-Up to get your goods. One of our students can help carry items to your car. Please ask for assistance, if needed.

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“As a math teacher, I am challenged every day with trying to teach students with various needs. Having Chromebooks in the classroom allows me to move away from traditional classroom instruction and give students the ability to personalize their individual learning based on their individual needs. Chromebooks give students immediate access to hundreds of instructional videos on hundreds of math topics and hundreds of practice problems. Students receive immediate feedback as they work towards reaching mastery. When my students are learning a lesson using Chromebooks, my role is more as a facilitator rather than the gate keeper of information.” - Laura Williams, AHS Teacher

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Live Auction Items401. Palooza Mystery Box. You Won't Want to Miss Out On this Mystery! Who knows what

hidden treasure you will find in this sought after auction item. We guarantee you will be amazed with your findings including; gift cards, jewelry, car accessories, priceless items and something very, very special! Must be 21 to bid. Value $600.

402. VIP Table at Next Year’s Auction. Be at the head of the table for next year’s Palooza with reserved parking,

a reserved table, premium dinner, gourmet dessert, 20 drink tickets and pick the Palooza winning raffle ticket at next year’s auction. You’ll be in the middle of the action. Minimum bid is $500. Value Priceless.

403. “His & Her” Complete Car Detailing. You won't want to miss the opportunity to bid on this awesome

package! “His & Her” complete car detailing – interior and exterior! Plus, a cooler, stadium blanket, 2 coffee mugs & coffee, pens with safety lights, car trash bags and magnets. What a treat! Donated by Naps Maintenance. Value $450.

404. Football Captain of the Day at the AHS Thanksgiving Home Football Game! Exciting opportunity for a

middle school student to be part of the Thanksgiving AHS Football game vs. North. Suit up, be a part of the coin toss, and cheer the team on from the sidelines. Plus, 2 adult admission tickets to the game. Value Priceless.

405. Cheerleading Captain of the Day at the AHS Thanksgiving Home Football Game! Exciting opportunity for a middle school student to be part of the AHS Cheerleading squad during the Thanksgiving Day game. Including special attire. Plus, 2 adult admission tickets to the game. Cheer On! Value Priceless.

406. Bruins Mania Experience. Don’t Miss the Bruins vs. Blue Jackets - Thursday, November 10th at 7PM in the exclusive Heineken Board Room…gourmet dinner too! Enjoy the sleek and upscale Heineken Boardroom – a refined mix of luxury. An amazing place to enjoy dinner and drinks, while taking part in the action below from the open-air balcony filled with plush lounge chairs. The Boardroom is unique in every way and it’s waiting for you. Donated by Electrical Wholesalers. Value $700.

407. And, there’s even more Bruin’s Mania – this time, you’ll think you can touch the ice! These seats will

make you feel like you are in the middle of the action - 7 rows from the ice at the Boston Bruins vs. Buffalo game on Monday, November 7th at 7PM. Loge 11, Row 7 seats 9 &10 Donated by Nancy & Marc Lamothe. Value $270.

408. Southern BBQ Feast for 12. “Southern BBQ Feast” prepared at your home by Principal Bill Runey. That’s

right, Mr. Runey will fix a delicious meal of his favorite recipes from “Down South” for you and your friends. Donated by Bill Runey. Value Priceless.

409. Host THE Best Party in Town. Everything you will need to host an amazing party ... Sweet 16, anniversary,

holiday party or any other occasion. This package includes 4-hour room rental at Patterson Creations-52 Union St. Attleboro.(Value $600). Plus, its not a party without music, receive 4-hour DJ services (Value $850). Start planning now! Expires 3/31/2017. Donated by Patterson Creations.

410. Be the King and Queen at the Junior or Senior AHS Prom! 2 free prom tickets, 1 free tuxedo from Tom Tux, a $50 gift card to Macy’s, flowers from Flowers by the Station, eye lash treatment, a hair gift certificate and prom photo’s at Capron Park. Donated by Flowers by the Station, Tom Tux and more. Value $700.

Live Auction Items411. Now, This is a Collectible … A Boston Bruin’s Team Jersey signed by the entire Boston Bruin’s Team.

That’s right, signed by the entire team with a certificate of authenticity and it's already in a shadowbox. This is a rare find and will look great in your home or office. Value Priceless.

412. Premiere Graduation Tickets and Seating. We will double the number of graduation tickets; and provide

you with reserved seating in the location of your choice. Plus, DoubleACS will be giving the winner of this package, a free Blue Ray DVD of the graduation ceremony. Graduation doesn’t get much better than this! DVD donated by DoubleACS. Value Priceless.

413. Rob Gronkowski Signed Team Jersey in a Shadowbox. Don’t miss out on bidding on a Patriot’s Jersey signed by Rob Gronkowski with a certificate of authenticity. This would make a great holiday gift! Donated by Friends of BPAC. Value $230.

414. October in Orlando: Enjoy a week away at the Legacy Vacation Club in Orlando October 21-28, 2017. This 2-bedroom condo sleeps 6, has a full kitchen, 4 pools, hot tubs and is only 6 miles from Disney and 13 miles from Orlando. http://bit.ly/2dAjeKH Donated by Michael & Stacey DeYesso. Value $1,600.

415. Hit the Course and Golf with Mr. Runey at Highland Country Club. Enjoy a foursome, including carts, at the beautiful Highland Country Club. Mr. Runey, yourself and 2 of your friends will have an amazing day. Donated by Highland Country Club. Value $400.

416. Two Celtics Tickets in the Heineken Board Room, an experience you’ll never forget! Amazing views, gourmet buffet, private cash bar! Enjoy the game like never before. Celtics vs. Knicks Friday, November 11th at 7:30PM. Donated by Electrical Wholesalers. Value $750.

417. And, Here is Yet Another Opportunity to Get to the Heineken Board Room! 2 tickets Celtics vs.Spurs on

Friday, November 25th at 1PM. Enjoy gourmet food, private cash bar and all the luxuries of the Heineken Board Room. Donated by Tim Armour. Value $750.

418. Spend April Vacation in Washington, DC! We will provide tickets for a family to tour the White House and explore the Mint (printing and engraving). You will stay at a 2-bedroom deluxe condo with a balcony at Wyndham Vacation Resorts at National Harbor for 4 nights! Enjoy the best of the nation’s capital from the comfort of this impressive resort in the brand new, self-contained city complex of National Harbor. Check-in on Tuesday, April 18th and check-out on Saturday April 22nd. http://bit.ly/2e8bjXV Dates can’t be changed. Value $1,000.

419. Spend February Vacation in the Berkshires near the Jiminy

Peak Ski Resort in a 2-bedroom condo; accommodating up to 8 people! Skiing, swimming, shopping, relaxing … a winter vacation week doesn’t get any better than this! Accommodations will be at the Gold Crown “Vacation Village in the Berkshires” from February 20th -26th. Dates can’t be changed. www.vacationvillageresorts.com Value $2,000.

Live Auction Items420. The Best Family Vacation … is a Staycation! Don’t miss out on this one… it will create

memories of a lifetime. This package includes (4) 5 Wits VIP Admission passes worth $71, (5) Five Guys gift certificates worth $65, $100 gift certificate for Boston Duck Tours, passes to the Boston Museum of Science, (2) free jumps at Monkey Joes, North Bowl lanes gift certificate for 5 includes bowling, rental shoes, pizza and drinks, $50 gift card at Briggs Pizza and much more. Value $800.

421. Looking for Brownie Points? Then, you won’t want to miss our amazing Date Night Package which

includes something to do every month of the year! Your excursion starts with a romantic weekend at the Wyndham Inn on Long Wharf in Newport, RI from Friday Dec 2nd-Sunday, Dec 4th -- immerse yourself in Holiday Cheer with 2 tickets to tour the beautiful Newport Mansions. You will stay at the Wyndham Inn on Long Wharf with picturesque harbor views from the cozy One-Bedroom Condo, a popular pick amongst romantic couples and small families. Dates can’t be changed.

And, that’s just to start … throughout the year, this date night package will allow you to visit the Muse Paint

Bar, experience a once in a life time LaGondola Ride at Waterplace Park in Providence, RI, movie passes, (2) passes to Attleboro Community Players for 3 performances, (2) tickets to the Providence Bruins, restaurant gift certificates to Papagallo, Sangrias, Mediterranean Grill, Blackington Inn, Celtics tickets and dinner and much more. Get your brownie points…and bid high. Value $1,200+

422. A One-Of-A-Kind, “Blue Pride Spirit Blanket” filled with photos capturing the true essence of Blue Pride.

Who will be the lucky person to take this masterpiece home? This is a collector’s item … truly a one of a kind item. Value Priceless.

423. Exclusive, Inside Tour at Tree House Brewery; The #1 Craft Brewer in New England! An exclusive opportunity for 6 people to have a personalized tour at the Tree House Brewery facility, including beer tasting. This amazing experience includes a round trip shuttle bus transportation from Attleboro to the Tree House Brewery in Munson, MA. Inside, backroom tour at the #1 Craft Brewer in New England and learn how they have gone from brewing in their garage to now constructing their brand new 50,000 sq. ft. facility. Tours are best in the spring or summer. Tours only Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday from 4-6pm. (Must be 21) Donated by The Tree House Brewing Company. Value Priceless.

424. Woman’s racing bike package: Racing Bike Package, Giant Type, road bike racing, Model 0C3RW, axes

woman’s bike. This package includes a helmet, racing gloves, water bottle, bike socks and bike lock. Donated by Denise Creavin. Value $800.

Fund A Need is to raise funds to purchase a Chromebook Cart, including 30 computers. The cost of a Chromebook Cart is $7,500

... you can help make a difference now!

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Auction Notes

Please take a moment to look at the lollipop flowerpots scattered throughout the room. These flowerpots were created by our students in the special education programs at AHS under the supervision of - 12+ Teresa Carpenter and and Karen Spina; ALP LauraNiedbala, Christine Moniz and Matt Travaline; MDAP Tyler Schofield and Transition Specialist, Stephanie Forte.

“As a special education teacher at the high school, I have taught in a variety of classroom settings, as well as many different content areas. A focus of mine has always been to set high expectations and to make learning relevant. Chrome carts have allowed me to model 21st century skills with research and applying that skill in other classes. I have utilized the chrome carts that we currently have at the high school to allow students different options to show their knowledge of content through digital presentations, typing instead of writing, and speech to text, just to name a few. Chrome carts have allowed me to help students create resumes and apply for jobs in a setting that is more comfortable for them. The portability of chrome carts allows me to teach my students self-determination and self-advocacy skills by checking and tracking their own grades, following up on job interviews via email, and researching their own post-secondary options and creating a plan. There are many positive and versatile ways to utilize chrome carts within the classroom that I have not yet had the opportunity to explore, but could if we had greater access to such technology.” - Stephanie Forte, AHS Teacher and Transition Specialist

Lollipop Creations

The Santos Family

The Murphy-Zielinski Family

The Arvisais Family

Rose and Bill Larson

The Doran-Collins Family

The Crowley Family

Pizzas Donated for Our Volunteers byApollon Pizza, Park Street Pizza,

D&M Pizza, DeMarco's Pizzaand Eli's Pizza.

Dell EmployeeEngagement Fund

The Sternbach Family

The Ramsay Family

The Sabilla Family

Thank you to our Palooza Sponsorsand In-Kind Donations

Spirit of Attleboro Raffle Basket

Thank you to our Blue Pride Sponsors

Rebeckha LynnWhitefield Foundation

Thank you to our donors

•Ugly Dog Bookstore

•Attleboro Varisity Booster Club

•Boneyard BBQ

•Triple Play Carwash

•Palooza II Committee Members

and ALL OF YOU who purchased tickets!

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SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD

The Blue Pride Ambassadors Club recognizes thoseindividuals or groups who represent our Blue PrideCommunity with service to fellow men and women.

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