Every donation or sponsorship we receive helps underwrite the Auction and generates more funds for Jesuit High School. 

Ways you can help:

• Attend the Auction
• Become a sponsor
• Buy a raffle ticket for a chance to win a new Jeep
• Donate funds to underwrite the event
• Donate an item: Experiences, parties, vacations, sporting events, wine tasting, wellness packages
• Volunteer: From procurement to Auction weekend help, there are many opportunities to get involved

Jesuit High School's 55th Annual Auction Gala, Derby Days, is chaired by four exceptional Jesuit parents: Traci Daskalos, Marisa O’Neill, Beth Sage, and Jessica Stalick. We are grateful for their energy, dedication and leadership of our largest annual fundraiser.

Traci and her husband, Matt, have three children: Hunter (Lakeridge '19, University of Oregon '23), Piper (Jesuit '23, Johns Hopkins '27) and Georgia (Jesuit '25). Marisa and Rob O’Neill have two daughters: Audrey (Jesuit '24, Santa Clara ’27) and Ashley (Jesuit '26). Beth Sage and her husband, Jason, have four children: Avery and Jay (Valley Catholic graduates), Harper (Jesuit '26), and Anna (Jesuit ’28). Finally, Jessica and Peter '95 Stalick have two daughters attending Jesuit, Taylor '25 and Gracie '27. The Stalicks' daughter, Blakely, is in 8th grade at Our Lady of the Lake. Each family has been involved in volunteering and supporting Jesuit over the past several years.

Traci, Marisa, Beth and Jessica are working hard to craft a night of fun, camaraderie and casino games in support of the Jesuit High School mission. Mark your calendar for May 3rd – you won’t want to miss it!

What to Wear

What, when, where & why?

The 55th Annual Auction Gala, Derby Days, will be held on May 3, 2025 at Jesuit High School. The Auction is Jesuit's largest fundraiser. Proceeds support the school's operational budget and play a pivotal role in keeping a transformative Jesuit education accessible and affordable. 

Derby Days is a Kentucky Derby-themed event and we encourage guests to embrace the theme by wearing hats, fascinators, seersucker suits, etc.! 

What does my ticket include?

• Social hour appetizers and signature drinks
• Three-course dinner with wine
• After-party

Are there two auctions?

The Jesuit Auction Gala includes a LIVE Auction and dinner on May 3, 2025. The Gala also includes an online auction that begins on April 28 and ends on May 7, 2025.

• All Live items will be bid on using your bidder number. A Live Auction preview will be available starting April 28, 2025.
• Sign-up party bidding will be available online starting April 28, 2025. You can also sign up at the Auction during the cocktail hour or after-party.
• The Online Auction opens April 28, 2025 at 5 pm and closes Wednesday, May 7. 

How do I buy a raffle ticket? 

Click here to purchase a chance to win a NEW 2025 Jeep Compass Latitude 4x4. The winning ticket will be drawn at the Live Auction on May 3, 2025, but you do not need to be present to win. Tickets can be purchased 1 for $100 or 3 for $250. Only 1,000 tickets will be sold! 

What should I wear to Derby Days?

We’re hoping you embrace the theme and wear hats, fascinators, seersucker and all things Derby! Click here for a little style inspiration. 

What is a sign-up party?

A sign-up party is an event donated to the Jesuit Auction for a predetermined number of people to attend. Bidders purchase tickets to the parties for a fixed, per-person price. Contact Michelle Eichten at meichten@jesuitportland.org if you have a great idea or would like to host. Popular sign-up parties in the past include:

• Wine Nights
• Margaritas and Moms
• Yoga and Brunch with Alpacas
• Pickleball tournaments
• Halloween events (for adults)
• Incoming freshman pool parties or hosted gatherings
• Poker nights

What’s for dinner?

Passed Hors d'Oeuvres & Cocktails to be served during the cocktail hour

Dinner menu:

Arugula Salad - Rogue Bleu Cheese, Oregon Pears & Toasted Pumpkin-Seed Vinaigrette (gluten-free, vegetarian)

Entree choices:

• Cedar Plank Chinook Salmon-Lemon-Caper Gremolata, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes & Farm Vegetables (dairy-free, gluten-free)
• Grilled New York Strip Loin - Spring Vegetable Hash & Creamy Dijon Mustard Sauce (gluten-free)
• Roasted Garlic Amaranth Polenta with vegetable primavera & Herb Pesto (gluten-free, vegan)

Dessert Bar to be served after the Live Auction during the after-party

What items are on Jesuit's wish list?

Please see this page for a list of our most popular items and big sellers! 

Who will I sit with? How are seats assigned?

When you purchase tickets to the Auction Gala, you can request seating with specific guests or groups (freshman parents, soccer team parents, alumni, etc.). Tickets purchased together will be seated together. There is also the option to purchase a table of 10. You will be asked to list your guests for registration purposes. 

All Sponsors receive a table for 10 guests and will be given preferred seating close to the stage with some extra benefits (click here for Sponsorship details). 

How can I get involved?

There are many ways to get involved with the Auction. Please reach out to Michelle Eichten at meichten@jesuitportland.org if you can assist in the following ways:

• Support on the night of the Auction and in the days leading up to the event.
• Procurement - we need your creativity and willingness to reach out to friends and family to bring in fabulous items for our supporters to bid on.
• Community Ambassadors to reach out to their geographic communities with details surrounding our event and more information on how all Jesuit families can better engage with our largest fundraiser. 

If I’m the winning bidder, when do I pick up my items? 

Items will be ready for pick-up on May 14, 2025 at Jesuit High School.

Can I donate online?

Yes, please follow this link to donate in support of the Auction. All donations are tax-deductible.