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Bootleggers Ball was a Roaring Succes!

La Salle High School held its 13th Annual Crystal Ball, titled “Bootleggers Ball,” on April 27 at the Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena. Crystal Ball Chair, Tess Crabtree P’12, ’14, chose the theme that spanned the time from the Roaring Twenties to the end of prohibition in the Thirties. “That gave us a lot of fun options for decorations and props,” she said, standing next to a stack of oak whiskey barrels. The night was filled with fun, fellowship, dinner and dancing, but there was also the thrill of the pursuit while bidding on several dozen items during the live and silent auctions. Auction items included tickets to the "American Idol" season finale taping, a trip to the 2013 Masters Golf Championship, a six-night South African safari, and VIP tickets to see the  the Lakers play at home in a private luxury suite in the Staples Center.

Over 400 guests came to congratulate this year’s Crystal Ball honoree: La Salle Principal, Patrick Bonacci, AFSC, P’94, ’97. Pat was selected as the recipient of the 2012 Lasallian Award. Pat served at La Salle for the past 27 years, initially as Assistant Principal and then as Principal for the last 15 years. Pat will become the Vice President for Mission on July 1, 2012.

“Oh what a night!” exclaimed Tess immediately following the event. “I just want to thank each and everyone on the committee for giving their time and talents for the sake of all the students at La Salle. Our Bootleggers Ball team of volunteers and staff took care of everything from the littlest detail to the largest undertakings...every piece of the puzzle came together perfectly. Simply saying thank you does not seem to cover the sincere gratitude that I feel,” she said.

The Crystal Ball is La Salle’s largest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds from the evening help support our academic, athletic, student life, arts and financial aid programs.