6th Annual GREEN Night 2008

G.R.E.E.N. Raises Close to $90,000
for North Platte Catholic Schools

NORTH PLATTE - The annual G.R.E.E.N. (Generating Resources for Educational Excellence Now) event benefiting the North Platte Catholic Schools was held Saturday, November 22nd and raised close to $90,000 for McDaid and St. Patrick’s schools. This was the sixth year for the event that raises funds to help defray the operating costs of North Platte’s Catholic Schools. Over 330 attendees were treated to dinner at the Quality Inn, hilarious entertainment from comedian/impressionist Kier, plus opportunities to bid on a wide variety of items on silent and live auctions. 

All funds raised at the event directly benefit students and staff at McDaid and St. Patrick’s by helping the Catholic Schools Endowment-Trust provide money for teacher retirement, school improvements, tuition assistance, and general operating expenses. Auction bidders also donated $5,000 to fund a “Teacher Wish List” Donations are still being accepted for the Teacher Wish List. Click here if you’d like to contribute and see the list of items. that will help teachers receive items above and beyond what the regular school budget can supply. 

A highlight of the evening was the announcement of St. Patrick’s High School teacher and coach Shelly Byrn as the G.R.E.E.N. “Lucky Lotto” winner. Byrn and her husband John held the winning lottery ticket for a $10,000 cash prize. Byrn teaches Physical Education and Health at St. Pat’s, and is the head Volleyball and Girls Track coach. The G.R.E.E.N. Lottery helped raise over $23,000. Two-hundred thirty-seven lottery tickets were sold.

Wendy Dodson (right) with Lottery winners John & Shelly Byrn

Brandi Groseth working the Wine Toss	Wine cabinet made by St. Pat’s Theology instructor Martin Cordes
The “Blessed Trinity” on the Silent Auction donated by Tim & Karen O’Connor of North Platte. A bust of Pope John Paul II, rosary, and holy water all blessed at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City.

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5th Annual GREEN Night 2007 

The Annual G.R.E.E.N. (Generating Resources for Educational Excellence Now) night event benefiting North Platte Catholic Schools was held October 27th, and raised over $83,000 for McDaid and St. Patrick’s. This was the fifth year for the event that raises funds to help defray the operating costs of North Platte’s Catholic Schools. Attendance at this year’s G.R.E.E.N. set a new record for the event, as did the amount of money raised.

Over 360 attendees were treated to dinner at the Quality Inn, side-splitting entertainment from magician/comedian Gayle Becwar, plus opportunities to bid on a wide variety of items on silent and live auctions. 

(photo right) Dr. Jeff Brittan using a “mind reading” machine with comedian/magician Gayle Becwar.

All of the funds raised will directly benefit the students at McDaid and St. Patrick’s schools. Auction bidders also donated over $5,000 toward a “Teacher Wish List.” These funds will help purchase new equipment and technology requested by North Platte Catholic School instructors.

A highlight of the evening was the announcement of Nancy Oates as the G.R.E.E.N. Raffle winner. Oates held the winning raffle ticket for a $15,000 voucher toward a new or used vehicle. She purchased her winning ticket the night of the event. Oates can use her $15,000 voucher to purchase a vehicle at any North Platte New Car & Truck Dealers Association member. The raffle was made possible through the generosity of Bob Mayber, Jerry Remus, Bob Spady, and Bill Summers. The G.R.E.E.N. Raffle helped raise over $20,000.