Christian academy hosts fundraiser

The energy was as high and wide as the beautiful hats worn by guests at the annual fundraising auction for Sisters Christian Academy last Friday night.

The year's theme, "A Race for the Roses," brought more than 160 people to FivePine Lodge & Conference Center, where hearty Southern-style appetizers, mint juleps and fun bidding were enjoyed by all.

The emcees for the evening, Dr. Kevin and Dr. Eden Miller, kept things lively by jokingly predicting dire medical problems for folks who didn't enter into the silent auction. Board chair Peter Storton thanked all of the guests, volunteers, and teachers for making this "our best auction ever."

Then Principal Cheryl Peterson shared her amazement over the quality of education the students receive at SCA, the high caliber of teachers who pour their lives into the students, and the many families who make their school a wonderful place to be.

Guests dressed in their Kentucky Derby-style finest raised their paddles often and high to bid on everything from trips to Costa Rica or Kauai, to baskets filled with beautiful creations made by the children and staff. Most of the items were donated by local businesses and friends of the school.

"This is just another example of how people in Sisters support each other," said one guest as he happily carried his winnings to his car.