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La Salle’s 17th Annual Crystal Ball
Education May 16, 2016
The certificate from PETA sent to the South Pasadena Police Department. – Courtesy photo
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Crystal Ball co-chairs Ellen Radle and Suzy Rettig with La Salle President Dr. Richard Gray. – Courtesy photo
Back to the Groovy ‘60s
The 17th Annual Crystal Ball, “Groovy ‘60s” was held on May 6 at The Noor in Pasadena. The exciting evening was co-chaired by Ellen Radle and Suzy Rettig.
Guests, many dressed as 1960s flower children, hippies, and cast members right out of the TV show Mad Men, enjoyed an evening of dining and dancing proceeded by silent and live auctions.
Guests felt the rush of excitement as they followed their bids on their smartphones using the custom Crystal Ball Bid Pal app that cataloged and showcased hundreds of items during the silent auction.
Live auction items included a 10-day vacation to Hawaii, Staples Center luxury suite tickets, VIP seats for a taping of the “Big bang Theory,” a six-night stay in Catalina, and a gourmet dinner with President Dr. Richard Gray and La Salle’s new Principal Courtney Kassakhian.
2016 Lasallian of the Year honoree Brother Christopher Brady with Dr. Richard Gray. – Courtesy photo
Over 300 guests came to enjoy the Crystal Ball and to congratulate the 2016 Lasallian of the Year honoree: Brother Christopher Brady, FSC, who is retiring as principal.
Following dinner and the auction, music from the ‘60s began and the guests were surprised by a “flash mob” dance to the tune of “Gimme Some Lovin’” performed by the Crystal Ball Committee.
The Crystal Ball is La Salle’s largest fundraiser of the year allowing everyone an opportunity to come together and support the programs and activities that La Salle provides to its students.
