Cheerleaders, Sports Stars and a Restaurant Power Couple Party
Record $400,000 Raised for Vital School
By Shelby Hodge //
What: The Parish School “Sports Bowl” bash
Where: Lakeside Country Club
PC Moment: Tagging onto Super Bowl enthusiasm, the casual event featured Houston Texans cheerleaders, a silent auction of sports memorabilia, a raffle of two Super Bowl tickets. It was a record night with proceeds of more than $400,000. The live auction of a dinner at the home of Randi and Johnny Carrabba, singularly brought in $19,000 for the school. Applause, applause to the chairs Rachel and Adam Dunn and Suzanne and Trey Martin.
The evening honored Major League Baseball’s Art Howe, whose granddaughter attended the Parish School. Former Houston Texans offensive guard, Kasey Studdard, emceed the program
Who: Auction chair Stacey Merchant, Ivette and Kyle Chapman, Penny and Joe Newcomb, Adonia and Kevin Cokinos, Leslie and Brent Anderson, Marie and Chris Kolkhorst and honorary chairs Nichole and Afis Olajuwon.
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