Loyola Blakefield is excited to announce its Blue & Gold: Toasting Ignatian Educators signature fundraising event for Spring 2025! This fun-filled night will consist of premium open bars, cocktail hour with passed hors d'oeuvres, an upscale seated dinner and dessert, and live entertainment and dancing.
This event is an incredible opportunity to join Loyola and our community with raising critical funds that support our school, our students, and our beloved Ignatian educators.
Online ticket sales are now closed.
Support Mental Health & Wellness and Visual Arts at Loyola Blakefield
Even if you can’t join us in person for Blue & Gold, you can still be part of the excitement! Your support helps us reach our goal of $300,000 to support the Loyola experience of ALL Loyola Dons. Visit our OneCause page to make a donation — every gift, big or small, plays a vital role in our mission.
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Wagon of Cheer Raffle – Win Big & Raise a Glass!
Get ready for the ultimate toast-worthy prize! Our Wagon of Cheer Raffle is your chance to win a fully stocked wagon brimming with premium spirits and all the essentials for a festive celebration.
Seating Requests
If you have a specific seating request, please email Ms. Jamie Schertle. We will make every effort to accommodate your seating preferences; however, please note that specific seating cannot be guaranteed. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
As part of this year’s program, we are honored to celebrate and recognize the following Ignatian educators for their contributions to the Arts and Mental Health and Wellness at Loyola.
For their contributions to Visual Arts
For their contributions to Visual Arts
Mr. Michael J. Iampieri †
Loyola Blakefield from 1966 – 2007
Mr. Stephen J. Kucharski †
Loyola Blakefield from 1984 – 2023
Ms. Leandra Laird
Loyola Blakefield from 1995 – 2021
Mr. Jerry L. Roe
Loyola Blakefield from 1984 – 2024
For their contributions to
Mental Health and Wellness
Mrs. Kathryn M. Mathias
Loyola Blakefield from 1985 – 2021
Mrs. Mathias is honored to be recognized,
but unfortunately will not be in attendance for the event.
Mr. Richard M. Prodey ’57
Loyola Blakefield from 1964 – 2003
Disclaimer: Blue & Gold is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. In the event that there is inclement weather or Loyola is unable to host this event for any reason, all tickets and sponsorships will be converted to 100% charitable donations to the school.
Thank You to our Sponsors
Andrea Pozzo, S.J. Sponsors
Herb Dripps '61
Pierre Janet, S.J., Sponsors
1-800-Got-Junk
Case Builders LLC | Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Kurrle P'29
Carmine and Susanna Mistichelli P'26, '30 & Chris and Fia Tsakalos P'26, '31Case Builders LLC | Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Kurrle P'29
Mr. John L. Criswell P'26, P'29
The Keeney Family (in honor of Rev. James "Jerry" McAndrews, S.J. and all of the other Jesuits who have served Loyola Blakefield)
Matteo Ricci, S.J., Sponsors
Tim '08 and Bridgette Bolte
Mr. and Mrs. Scott S. Cimino P’25, '29
Mr. and Mrs. Scott S. Cimino P’25, '29
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Counselman P'25, '26, '29
The DeSantis FamilyFluid Plumbing and Heating (Brian and Kara O'Connor P'27)
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. (Michael Blair '90)
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. (Michael Blair '90)
Susan C. Elgin and Albert J. Matricciani, Jr. '65
Mr. Joel D. Seledee '83Michael and Maureen Paszkiewicz P'11, '12, '14, '17
Mr. & Mrs. E. Dodson Poe
Mr. and Mrs. Damon T. Pross P’20, ’26
Craig K. Ronald '90 | Jennifer L. Erdman P'31 | The Law Offices of Landsman & Ronald, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Damon T. Pross P’20, ’26
Craig K. Ronald '90 | Jennifer L. Erdman P'31 | The Law Offices of Landsman & Ronald, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Wyss P'27
Adrian Van Kaam, S.J. Sponsors
Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. James G. Buckler P'24, '26
The Hon. and Mrs. J. Norris Byrnes '56
Collingwood Advisors LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Victor J. DeSantis '78
Mr. Robert K. Erdman, Jr. '98 P'31 | Howanski, Erdman & Borchers, LLC
The Law Office of Jared Silberzahn, LLC
Mr. Joshua P. Grasmick '06The Law Office of Jared Silberzahn, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Smith, Jr. '70
Wyatt & Gunning LLC
William Meissner, S.J. Sponsors
The Hon. and Mrs. Louis A. Becker '61
Mr. and Mrs. Harry F. Bollinger '81
Mr. and Mrs. Harry F. Bollinger '81
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Cahill '81
Elegant Kitchen & DesignMr. and Mrs. John B. Harmon, Jr. P'16, ’17 | Harmon Development Corporation
Heart to Beat, LLCMr. and Mrs. Patrick T. Herwig P'23
Humphreys, McLaughlin and McAleer, LLC (Tim and Mary Ellen McLaughlin P'12, '17, '21)
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Narango '70
Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Paterakis '78 | H&S Bakery
Todd and Cathlene Pauliny P'31
RBC Wealth Management
Mr. and Mrs. Steven M. Smith '76Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Paterakis '78 | H&S Bakery
Todd and Cathlene Pauliny P'31
RBC Wealth Management
Nancy and John Stewart '60
Mr. and Mrs. Adam W. Trice P'30
Thank You to our
Blue & Gold Community Partners
for their support of the Blue & Gold Gala
AMDG Partners
Fidelity Building Services Group
Loyola University Maryland Jesuit Community
Jimmy's Famous Seafood
Target Marketing Group
1852 Partners
First National Bank
Loyola University Maryland
Whiting-Turner
Bollinger Energy
Roll Dons Partners
Loyola Blakefield Aquatics
Rudolph Supply
SpeedPro Imaging
Red Oak Financial Group
Rice Law
Magis Partners
Atlantic Caterers
Louis J. Grasmick Lumber Company
Seventy2Capital Wealth Management
Bmore Attorney
Horne & Horne of Cummings & Co. Realtors
Wyatt & Gunning LLC
Ignatian Partners
Jostens
Alpha Landscaping Contractors, Inc.
City Wide Financial Solutions
Wolf Professional Security
Elegant Kitchen & Design
Ridgely Wine & Spirits
RCM&D
Doceo
Heart to Beat, LLC
Fidelity Building Services Group
Loyola University Maryland Jesuit Community
Jimmy's Famous Seafood
Target Marketing Group
1852 Partners
First National Bank
Loyola University Maryland
Whiting-Turner
Bollinger Energy
Roll Dons Partners
Loyola Blakefield Aquatics
Rudolph Supply
SpeedPro Imaging
Red Oak Financial Group
Rice Law
Magis Partners
Atlantic Caterers
Louis J. Grasmick Lumber Company
Seventy2Capital Wealth Management
Bmore Attorney
Horne & Horne of Cummings & Co. Realtors
Wyatt & Gunning LLC
Ignatian Partners
Jostens
Alpha Landscaping Contractors, Inc.
City Wide Financial Solutions
Wolf Professional Security
Elegant Kitchen & Design
Ridgely Wine & Spirits
RCM&D
Doceo
Heart to Beat, LLC
Todd Pauliny, Winner Pauliny Wealth Management of Janney Montgomery Scott LLC
