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Join Us in 29 Days at the Creighton Prep International Airport on Saturday, April 20, and Help Our Students Take Flight!

Hello everyone!

This is a reminder that BASH 2024 Take Flight "Men for Others Soaring to New Heights" will be at the Creighton Prep International Airport (in the Heider Center at Creighton Prep) in just 29 days on Saturday, April 20!

BASH plays a vital role in Prep’s ongoing commitment to educational excellence for 1,000 young men, helping to keep their tuition affordable. Each year, we provide $3.5 million in annual financial assistance to over half of our students and families. Bottom line, all funds raised through BASH go to support financial assistance for our students.

Please participate in as many of the following six ways as you can to help make this event a success for our deserving young men!

1. ATTEND BASH ON SATURDAY, APRIL 20

A key goal for this year's BASH is to have 800 people at the event, ready to bid in support of our students. You can help us reach that mark by purchasing an individual ticket, a table for family or a corporate table! Here is a copy of the invite that was mailed earlier this month. 

Individual tickets are $150 per person ($90 tax-deductible), and young alums (class of 2003 and later) can purchase tickets at $75 per alum plus guest ($15 tax-deductible). Family tables of 10 are $1,500 and corporate tables start at $1,600. We're also happy to place you at a table if you don't have plans to fill your own. Visit our event website to register now.

2. DONATE AN AUCTION ITEM

We are still looking for great items to add to the auction. Please check our Auction Wish List, which has ideas for gift cards, gift baskets and auction underwriting.

3. PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS

Purchase one or more BASH raffle tickets online today via a debit card for a chance at $10,000. Your purchase can be made on our website or via Venmo. Tickets are $100, 3 for $250, 7 for $500 or 15 for $1,000.

4. SPONSOR THE EVENT

You can support Prep's mission through sponsoring BASH 2024 at the Premier Partner level. All of these levels are tax-deductible at the amounts indicated: Founder - $15,000 ($14,250 tax-deductible), Patron - $10,000 ($9,250 tax-deductible) and Trustee - $5,000 ($4,250 tax-deductible). Download a PDF of Premier Partner sponsorship options here or sign up at www.CreightonPrep.org/BASHSponsor

Corporate table sponsorships are a great way to advertise during the event and are available for 10 guests at $2,000 ($1,400 tax-deductible) or for eight guests at $1,600 ($1,120 tax-deductible). Each corporate table sponsor will receive recognition in the digital catalog, at the event and on signage at the table. You can download a PDF of the corporate table reservation form here.

5. ADVERTISE IN THE BASH CATALOG

The BASH digital catalog is full of important event information and will be made available prior to the event. It will be shared via email, social media, on Prep's website and the BASH auction site. Hundreds of Prep families, alumni from all over the world, BASH volunteers and friends in the community view the catalog. BASH 2024 is partnering with Iridian Group to design the catalog. Please consider purchasing a catalog advertisement here. 

6. VOLUNTEER

We rely on hundreds of adult and student volunteers to make BASH a success! If you don't plan to attend as a guest on April 20th, please volunteer to help us in one of a number of important roles to assist in making the evening a great experience for all.

  • Adults can sign up here
  • Students can sign up here

BASH is Prep's largest fundraising event of the year. With your support, we can help our students soar to great heights! 

Amy Knight
Director of Events
Creighton Preparatory School
7400 Western Avenue
Omaha, NE  68114-1878
direct line: (402) 548-3858
cell: (402) 670-4774 cell
email: AKnight@CreightonPrep.org
for more information on BASH: CreightonPrep.org/BashInfo

For Senior Parents - Photo of Your Senior Requested for BASH 2024

Dear Senior Parents,

At BASH 2024 on Saturday, April 20, we are planning to have wall space at the top level of the Heider Center dedicated to photos of your senior sons. The wall will be comprised of photos that show how each of them is going to “soar to new heights” after they graduate from Creighton Prep.

It could be a photo of your son in a shirt or sweatshirt from the college he is planning to attend. Or one of him wearing his favorite Prep shirt and holding a sign with large text that is made with an 8.5  x 11 piece of paper and your home printer, communicating a simple message such as “SERVING MY COMMUNITY” or “HELPING PEOPLE AS A (OCCUPATION/ROLE)” or “BEING THE BEST (OCCUPATION/ROLE) I CAN BE.”

With this in mind, we would greatly appreciate it if you would take a high-resolution photo of your son with your smartphone, and submit it by Friday, April 12 using this form.

Thank you so much! If you have any questions, please let me know.

To register to attend BASH 2024, click here!

Best regards,

Amy Knight
Director of Events
Creighton Prep
(402) 548-3858

Eagle Scout Recognition Breakfast - Tuesday, April 9

If your Prep son is involved in scouting and has reached the pinnacle rank of Eagle Scout, you and your Eagle Scout are cordially invited to attend the Eagle Scout Recognition Breakfast on Tuesday, April 9 at 7:00 a.m. in the Smith Atrium. That day is a B Day with an 8:35 a.m. late start.

This is an excellent opportunity for your son to be honored for his accomplishments as an Eagle Scout and for you to talk with other Eagle Scout parents. The breakfast will be followed by a short program at 7:30 a.m.

Please RSVP for you and your Eagle Scout here by Friday, April 5. Questions may be directed to dianestewartferro@gmail.com.

Junior/Senior Prom - Saturday, April 13

Creighton Prep’s Student Council team is pleased to invite the junior and senior classes to this year’s prom event on Saturday, April 13. The theme is “Billy and the Chocolate Factory,” and the dance begins at 7 pm. in the Sullivan Center/commons then post prom events begin at 9 p.m. in the Heider Center.   

This year’s event will include a 360 photo booth, coed dodgeball and volleyball tournaments, casino games, inflatables, a karaoke room, a hypnotist and amazing raffle prizes.

Tickets are available on the Creighton Prep Jr. Jays app as well as on any of the @cp_activities social media accounts (such as the one on Instagram).

Stay Hydrated With Tumblers, Water Bottles and More from the Jay Mart

It's important to stay hydrated, especially on the warmer days of spring and summer, so why not show your Prep spirit in the process? Choose from a large assortment of Prep-branded tumblers, water bottles and more to carry your water and sports drinks, including the following:

Shop the store at Prep from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on school days or online 24/7 at cpjaymart.com, pay with a credit card, Apple Pay® or Google Pay™, and enjoy free shipping on orders over $100!

Please note: our Jay Mart Facebook page has moved! Make sure you're following our latest page by clicking here or navigating to Facebook.com/CreightonPrepJayMart. You can also follow the Jay Mart on Instagram @CreightonPrepJayMart to keep up with the latest items and store hours.

The Week Ahead

Sunday, March 24 - No activities scheduled

Monday, March 25 - B-Day, Daily Mass 7:25-7:55 a.m. Skinner Chapel

Tuesday, March 26 - A-Day, Daily Mass 7:25-7:55 a.m. Skinner Chapel

 Wednesday, March 27 - B-Day, Daily Mass 7:25-7:55 a.m. Skinner Chapel

Thursday, March 28 - Faculty Staff Holy Thursday Retreat, No School - Holy Thursday

Friday, March 29 - No School - Good Friday

Saturday, March 30 - No activities scheduled

Student News

Prep Band Selected to Play During NCAA Basketball Tournament

Congratulations to the Prep band, which was selected to play during the NCAA Basketball Tournament regional at CHI Health Center in downtown Omaha. The guys played in support of Duquesne University during their victory yesterday (Thursday, March 21) against Brigham Young University and will return to support the Dukes in their second round game against Illinois on Saturday evening at 7:40 p.m.

“After Leah Adams from Duquesne asked George Crook in Creighton Athletics for a recommendation on a local pep band to support the team during its first and second round games in Omaha, George immediately reached out to me,” said Band Director Paul Ketchen. “It just speaks very well of our band’s performances this year for Creighton at the Sokol Arena and the CHI Health Center, and the reputation for excellence established by the student musicians in our program. It is an honor and privilege to be a part of forwarding this opportunity to our bandsmen at Creighton Prep!”

Students Named World Language Distinguished Scholars

Congratulations to Jacob Feuerbach and Grant Ruma, who were recently chosen along with a group of other high achieving Nebraska high school students to receive the World Language Distinguished Scholar Award. 

Both Jacob and Grant are students of Spanish teacher Gwen Fisher and were recognized in the category of Spanish Language Learning.

According to the March 1 press release from the Nebraska Department of Education, students were honored for “their leadership in language learning, commitment to language study, appreciation for cultural diversity, and communicative competence.”

Artists’ Work Displayed in Omaha Catholic High School Art Show

Congratulations to the following whose artwork has been on display at the 29th Annual Omaha Catholic Art Show, which ended yesterday at the Hot Shops Art Center:

  • Arop Akol 
  • Wilson Hale
  • Jack Johnson
  • Brendan Kenney
  • Hunter McColley
  • Will Nelson
  • Andrew Ryan
  • Andres Vasquez-Brito 
  • Kael Vaughan
  • Kellen Vogelsberg
  • Gio Walker

Click here to see the work of these talented fine arts students.

Faith & Retreats

Good Friday Stations of the Cross and Walk for Justice - Friday, March 29

Campus Ministry invites you to the 45th annual Good Friday Stations of the Cross and Walk for Justice next Friday from 1-2:30 p.m. We will start at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church at 19th & Dodge Streets and will walk to the federal courthouse, the Douglas County jail, the Douglas County courthouse and the City/County building. This event is co-sponsored by all of Omaha’s Catholic high schools. 

Click here for more information and please join us!

Gift of Life Marrow Registry Event - Wednesday, April 3

During the community period that morning, the Gift of Life Marrow Registry will be giving a short presentation to all seniors. After the presentation, seniors will be invited (but not required) to consider joining the national bone marrow registry. If they register and are a match for a blood cancer patient, they can then become a blood stem cell or marrow donor to save a life.

Blood Drive - Thursday, April 11

The Operation Others Club is sponsoring a blood drive at Prep on Thursday, April 11 from 7:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. in the Smith Atrium. For every unit of blood collected, the Red Cross will donate $10 to the Operation Others Club to use towards next year’s O. O. program.  

One blood donation can save up to three lives. Support Operation Others and save a life by clicking here to sign up to donate. Parents, students, and friends of Prep are welcome to participate. Contact Dave Lawler with any questions.

A Spring Rosary for Prep – Friday, April 12

Please join us in prayer for intentions, including graduating seniors, prom safety and the entire Prep community, at the Spring Rosary for Prep that day at 3 p.m. The Rosary will take place in the front of the Virgin Mary statue in the Lannon Learning Commons courtyard.

We are asking students, parents, Jesuits, alumni, faculty, staff and coaches to participate. Just be there on April 12 at 3 p.m. if you would like to pray with us! Members of the Creighton Prep Men’s Choir will also provide inspirational music

If you would like to help, please contact Lisa Scherer at (402) 630-6171 or lscherer@unomaha.edu or Jeanne Schulte at spiceirlife@me.com. Don’t miss this beautiful event!

Please note: in case of inclement weather, the Rosary will take place in the Skinner Chapel.

This is the 18th annual Spring Rosary, offered for graduating seniors, prom safety and the Prep community, that will be sponsored by the Parents Praying with St. Ignatius prayer group for parents, grandparents, alumni parents and friends of Prep.

Prep Family Association

Thank You for the PFA Retreat, On to Post Prom

Thank you, Molly Roth and Cathy Walsh, for putting together the PFA retreat. It was a beautiful evening of prayer and pause for the parents. 

Our next event to sponsor is POST PROM! We are looking for volunteers to help that night. The best news: post prom ends at 11:30! Please see the SignUpGenius for ways to help.

 

Upcoming Events

Attend BASH 2024 - Saturday, April 20

A key goal for this year's BASH is to have 800 people at the event, ready to bid in support of our students. You can help us reach that mark by purchasing an individual ticket, a table for family or a corporate table! Here is a copy of the invite that was mailed earlier this month.

Individual tickets are $150 per person ($90 tax-deductible), and young alums (class of 2003 and later) can purchase tickets at $75 per alum plus guest ($15 tax-deductible). Family tables of 10 are $1,500 and corporate tables start at $1,600. We're also happy to place you at a table if you don't have plans to fill your own. Visit our event website to register now.

Other ways to help BASH 2024 succeed:

Donate an auction item.

Purchase raffle tickets with a debit card.

Sponsor the event as a Premier Partner.

Purchase a catalog ad.

Volunteer.