Blue & Gold 2025
Loyola Blakefield is excited to announce its Blue & Gold: Toasting Ignatian Educators signature fundraising event for Spring 2025! This fun-filled night will consist of:
This year, we aim to raise a minimum of $300,000 that Loyola will use to support the Arts at Loyola Blakefield and resources to support Mental Health and Wellness for our students. All funds raised will provide resources that impact the Loyola experience for all Dons.
- Premium open bars
- Signature cocktails and passed hors d'oeuvres
- Upscale dinner and dessert buffets
- Live entertainment and dancing
- An incredible opportunity to join Loyola and our community with raising critical funds that support our school, our students, and our beloved Ignatian educators
This year, we aim to raise a minimum of $300,000 that Loyola will use to support the Arts at Loyola Blakefield and resources to support Mental Health and Wellness for our students. All funds raised will provide resources that impact the Loyola experience for all Dons.
As part of this year’s program, we are honored to celebrate and recognize the following Ignatian educators for their contributions to the Arts and Mental Health and Wellness at Loyola.
For their contributions to the Arts
For their contributions to the Arts
Mr. Michael J. Iampieri †
Loyola Blakefield from 1966 – 2007
Mr. Stephen J. Kucharski †
Loyola Blakefield from 1984 – 2023
Mrs. Leandra Laird
Loyola Blakefield from 1995 – 2021
Mr. Jerry L. Roe
Loyola Blakefield from 1984 – 2024
For their contributions to
Mental Health and Wellness
Mrs. Kathryn M. Mathias
Loyola Blakefield from 1985 – 2021
Mr. Richard M. Prodey ’57
Loyola Blakefield from 1966 – 2003
Sponsorships Available Now
We invite members of our alumni, families, and friends to consider joining as sponsors for this year's Blue & Gold event.
The Andrea Pozzo, S.J. Sponsorship - $20,000
- Two reserved tables (16 total guests)
- Premier seating
- Invitation to a special cocktail hour in advance of the event with Fr. Baker and the Leadership Team
- Formal recognition on all signage, web, and digital advertising, and other materials
- Special recognition throughout Blue & Gold promotions and events (event visibility to 400+ guests)
- Recognition on the school website (viewable from Fall 2024 – Spring 2025)
- Recognition in President’s Honor Roll of Benefactors Report
The Pierre Janet, S.J. Sponsorship - $10,000
- One reserved table (8 total guests)
- Premier seating
- Invitation to a special cocktail hour in advance of the event with Fr. Baker and the Leadership Team
- Special recognition throughout Blue & Gold promotions and events (event visibility to 400+ guests)
- Recognition on the school website (viewable from Fall 2024 – Spring 2025)
- Recognition in President’s Honor Roll of Benefactors Report
The Matteo Ricci, S.J. Sponsorship - $5,000
- 4 event tickets
- Invitation to a special cocktail hour in advance of the event
- Recognition throughout Blue & Gold promotions and events (event visibility to 400+ guests)
- Recognition on the school website (viewable from Fall 2024 – Spring 2025)
- Recognition in President’s Honor Roll of Benefactors Report
The Adrian Van Kaam, S.J. Sponsorship - $3,000
- 2 event tickets
- Recognition on all signage, web, and digital advertising, and other materials
- Recognition throughout Blue & Gold promotions and events (event visibility to 400+ guests)
- Recognition on the school website (viewable from Fall 2024 – Spring 2025)
- Recognition in President’s Honor Roll of Benefactors Report
The William Meissner, S.J. Sponsorship - $1,500
- 2 event tickets
- Recognition of all signage, web, and digital advertising, and other materials
- Recognition throughout Blue & Gold promotions and events (event visibility to 400+ guests)
- Recognition on the school website (viewable from Fall 2024 – Spring 2025)
- Recognition in President’s Honor Roll of Benefactors Report
*All sponsorship donations are fully tax deductible minus the fair market value of $100/ticket for any tickets provided and accepted by the benefactor
Thank You to our Sponsors
Andrez Pozzo, S.J. Sponsors
Pierre Janet, S.J., Sponsors
The Hon. and Mrs. J. Norris Byrnes '56
Case Builders LLC | Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Kurrle P'29
Carmine and Susanna Mistichelli P'26, '30 & Chris and Fia Tsakalos P'26, '31
Matteo Ricci, S.J., Sponsors
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Counselman P'25, P'26, P'29
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. DeSantis '82
Susan C. Elgin and Albert J. Matricciani, Jr. '65
Mr. Joel D. Seledee '83Mr. and Mrs. Elias D. Poe, III
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Wyss P'27
Adrian Van Kaam, S.J. Sponsors
Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. James G. Buckler P'24, P'26
Collingwood Advisors LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Victor J. DeSantis '78
Mr. Joshua P. Grasmick '06
Wyatt & Gunning LLC
William Meissner, S.J. Sponsors
Elegant Kitchen & Design
Heart to Beat, LLC
RBC Wealth Management
Mr. and Mrs. Steven M. Smith '76
Mr. and Mrs. Adam W. Trice P'30
Thank You to our
Blue & Gold Community Partners
for their support of the Blue & Gold Gala
AMDG Partners
Fidelity Building Services Group
Loyola University Maryland Jesuit Community
Jimmy's Famous Seafood
Target Marketing Group
1852 Partners
First National Bank
Loyola University Maryland
Whiting-Turner
Bollinger Energy
Roll Dons Partners
Loyola Blakefield Aquatics
Rudolph Supply
SpeedPro Imaging
Red Oak Financial Group
Rice Murtha Psoras Trial Lawyers
Magis Partners
Atlantic Caterers
Louis J. Grasmick Lumber Company
Seventy2Capital Wealth Management
Bmore Attorney
Horne & Horne of Cummings & Co. Realtors
Fidelity Building Services Group
Loyola University Maryland Jesuit Community
Jimmy's Famous Seafood
Target Marketing Group
1852 Partners
First National Bank
Loyola University Maryland
Whiting-Turner
Bollinger Energy
Roll Dons Partners
Loyola Blakefield Aquatics
Rudolph Supply
SpeedPro Imaging
Red Oak Financial Group
Rice Murtha Psoras Trial Lawyers
Magis Partners
Atlantic Caterers
Louis J. Grasmick Lumber Company
Seventy2Capital Wealth Management
Bmore Attorney
Horne & Horne of Cummings & Co. Realtors
Disclaimer: Blue & Gold is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. In the event that there is inclement weather or Loyola is unable to host this event for any reason, all tickets and sponsorships will be converted to 100% charitable donations to the school.
