2021 NYA Spring Soirée

Parents, alumni, grandparents, faculty, and friends came together on June 4 to celebrate the faculty at NYA.

Event Schedule

• 6:00 p.m. — Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres reception, featuring live music, for in-person guests under the tent on Denney Field. Peruse and bid on silent auction items.
• 6:30 p.m. — Virtual event opens with entertainment by NYA musicians. Bid on silent auction items.
• 7:00 p.m. — Program begins for all virtual and in-person guests! Live auction and paddle raise to benefit the amazing NYA faculty.
• 7:45 p.m. — Post-event dessert bar and mingling for in-person guests.
• 7:45 p.m. — Virtual guests enjoy more NYA musical performances.
• 9:00 p.m. — Last chance for bids! Auction closes at 9:00 p.m.

Seating:
There is open table seating and high-top tables available. Table reservations are available for event sponsors.

Emcees:
NYA Board President Linda Manchester P’15, P’20 and Trustee Christopher Lorenz P’28, P’30

Auctioneer:
Kevin Tilton GP’37

How to Watch & Bid

For the best experience, use your laptop or tablet (to watch) and phone (to bid).

Step 1: RSVP on this site to let us know you intend to participate.

Step 2: START BIDDING by clicking the “START BIDDING” button at the top right of the page. This will allow you get ready for the event on June 4, bid on items now, or just watch the auction. We’ve put together a quick tutorial with step-by step instructions. Note: Google Chrome is the recommended browser.

Step 3: WATCH THE LIVESTREAM EVENT starting at 5:30 p.m. ET on Friday, May 15. We will kick off with not-to-be missed entertainment, last minute registrations, and technology-check for participants.

Step 4: Live program begins at 7:00 p.m. ET, sharp! Watch on your laptop or tablet, bid on your phone, and enjoy all the action on the on-screen leaderboard.

Step 5: You can participate in the paddle raise and bid on auction packages at our online auction site. The silent auction items bidding will remain open until 8:00 p.m. ET Friday, May 15.

Unchanged: Thank you for participating!

Raise a Paddle for Faculty Support

While so much has changed over the last year, NYA has maintained its commitment to small class sizes and rigorous academic experiences, while also serving as an anchor for the community at a time when a sense of belonging, safety, and support have become more important than ever. We have leaned heavily on teachers to provide the best possible educational experience for students in the classrooms, labs, stages, studios, and beyond, as well as offering much-needed social and emotional support.

It is only fitting that we now honor the dedication and excellence of the NYA faculty by investing in their professional development and ensuring that they have the resources needed to respond to students’ dynamic needs.

When you raise a paddle at the NYA Soirée this year, you will strengthen the NYA faculty by offering increased professional development and growth opportunities, added resources to stimulate intellectual inquiry, and broaden the opportunities of study offered to NYA students.

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