St. Mary-St. Michael School to honor ten at gala

DERBY – St. Mary-St. Michael Elementary School will honor 10 school alumni and friends for their service to the school and their community at its upcoming “Light, Camera, Auction” Gala.

Thomas and Diane Baklik, Raymond and Lori Veillette, Glenn Gaetano, Charlie and Carmen DiCenso, Walter and Janis Yakimovich, and Christine DeCrisanti will receive awards at the gala, March 21, 6-11 p.m. at Great River Golf Club in Milford.

Baklik and the Veillettes will receive the Guardian Angel Award, which is given to individuals who have made an impact through service in their community, or for other humanitarian efforts that reflect the mission of St. Mary-St. Michael School.

Gaetano and the DiCensos will receive the Spirit of St. Mary-St. Michael School Award, which is given to alumni who have made a significant positive impact in their field or profession in the community in which they reside.

DeCrisanti and the Yakimovichs will receive the Christian Compassion Award, which is given to individuals or groups who have served the community and school in countless ways, embodying the spirit of generosity, kindness, and goodwill.

Tickets are $80 per person with tables of 12 available for $850. The event will feature a cocktail hour with passed hors d'oeuvres, dinner, a live and silent auction, live music by Acoustic Brew and dancing.

Event sponsorship opportunities are available as well as space in the event program book for advertisements, congratulatory and memorial messages. Contact Principal Grace Torres at gtorres@stmarystmichael.org or 203735-6471 for reservations and sponsorship information.

Proceeds will benefit current educational initiatives and enrichment programs for the school. More information at stmarystmichael.org