Approximately $95,000 was raised to support the Saint Xavier school during an auction Saturday night at the Bradley Gym. Shawn Augustine, School Principal, estimated the turnout at a little over 200 people for the event which also included dinner. He cited raffles, people buying a meal and their seat, a silent auction along with a live auction as well as an itemless item that brought in revenue which will be used to help fund school operations.
The itemless item was an opportunity for patrons to bid on locker room renovations, explained Augustine. "Typically we ask what you want to give." The bidding started at $2,500 and then gradually went down from there. "So people could give, and give whatever they want to give to this. It's something that's ongoing. " To renovate one locker room costs about $35,000.
Classroom baskets, a cooler containing a bluetooth, a $500 bill a Miller's Light sign, and a pinball machine were other items that were put up for auction.
Currently, Pre-K through 12th grade, there are 136 students in the school.