Frequently Asked Questions
GENERAL
WHAT IS THE BLACK & GOLD AFFAIRE?
The Black & Gold Affaire is an annual fundraiser hosted by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Athletic Booster Club. The goal is to raise funds to support the Student Athletics Program at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School. This is the 34th year of the Black & Gold Affaire.
WHAT IS THE ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB?
The Palos Verdes Peninsula High School Athletic Booster Club (PVPHSABC) is dedicated to enhancing the experience of all our student athletes of the Palos Verdes Peninsula High School Athletic Program by providing financial support for capital improvements, equipment, athletic trainers, and related resources. Our commitment is to fundraise with community and business partners to support the needs of the school's athletic programs that cultivate a culture of teamwork, sportsmanship, and pride, ensuring that every student-athlete has the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. We are 100% volunteer and 100% of our proceeds are used to support the 26 sports and 60 teams of the PVPHS Student Athletic Program. The Booster Club was founded in 1991 and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our tax identification number is 95-4331744.
HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER OF THE BOOSTER CLUB?
You can join the Athletic Booster Club at any time through their online website or at any Athletic Booster Club event. To learn more about the Athletic Booster Club visit their website at pvphsabc.com or to join the Athletic Booster Club, click here.
TICKETS
I AM SUPPOSED TO GET TICKETS WITH MY ABC PLATINUM MEMBERSHIP. HOW DO I GET THOSE TICKETS?
Your membership tickets will be entered into the ticket system in early February. You will receive an email confirming the tickets. No physical tickets will be issued as everything will be online. If you do not receive confirmation by February 12, please reach out to [email protected]
WE WANT A TABLE (REGULAR OR SPORTS TEAM) BUT SOME MEMBERS OF OUR PARTY ALREADY BOUGHT THEIR TICKETS. CAN WE STILL GET A TABLE?
Yes, we will do our best to accommodate you. As soon as possible, send an email to [email protected] and include the list of the ten (10) guests that want to form the table. If it is a Sports Team Table, please include your sport, if it's a specific team level or senior, if applicable. We will do our best to put your table together. IMPORTANT: All Tables MUST be placed no later than February 14 and are subject to availability.
CAN STUDENT ATHLETES ATTEND THE BLACK & GOLD AFFAIRE?
The Black & Gold Affaire is an adult-only event.
MY ATHLETE IS A SENIOR, DO I NEED TO BUY THEM A TICKET FOR THE PARADE OF ATHLETES?
No, senior athletes do not need a ticket to participate in the parade.
PARADE OF ATHLETES
WHAT IS THE PARADE OF ATHLETES?
The Parade of Athletes is the Athletic Booster Club's opportunity to honor our senior student athletes for the last time before graduation. During the Parade of Athletes, the seniors will be announced, shake hands with Dr. DJ Cloves, PVPHS Athletic Director, and have their picture taken with Dr. Kuykendall, PVPHS Principal, and their Athletic Coach. Immediately following the parade the seniors participate in the closing of the event with guests. A group photo is also take of all senior athletes.
CAN ANY ATHLETE PARTICIPATE IN THE PARADE OF ATHLETES?
Only seniors participate in the parade. All other athletes will have to be patient until their senior year to participate.
HALL OF FAME
WHAT IS THE HALL OF FAME?
The Palos Verdes Peninsula High School Athletic Booster Club Hall of Fame honors athletes who have achieved excellence through their participation in sport, who have made outstanding contributions in the field of high school athletics and have been an integral part of the Rolling Hills High School or Palos Verdes Peninsula High School and/or the community.
WHO IS THE 2025 INDUCTEE?
This year, the Athletic Booster Club is inducting Don Slaught, a graduate of Rolling Hills High School. Slaught has been involved with PVPHS Athletics throughout his years, including serving as a former Baseball Hitting Coach. From 1982 through 1997 Slaught played in the Major Leagues for the Kansas City Royals, Texas Rangers, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, California Angels, Chicago White Sox, and San Diego Padres. Don Slaught is also a member of the UCLA Baseball Hall of Fame.
GOLDEN TICKETS
WHAT IS A GOLDEN TICKET?
The Golden Ticket is a special drawing that is held before the live auction begins at the Black & Gold Affaire. The drawing winner has the opportunity to "steal" any of the live auction items before bidding begins. This includes the coveted graduation tickets and parking spots! Only 100 tickets are sold, so the winner has a 1 in 100 golden opportunity to "steal" a luxury item. Golden tickets are sold online and at the event. Winners MUST be present at the event to win.
WHAT DOES RESERVE MEAN ON THE GOLDEN TICKET ITEM?
When you purchase your Golden Ticket online, you are "reserving" a Golden Ticket(s) in your name for the event. Your card will not be charged, per state regulations, until the night of the event. If you do not reserve a ticket in advance, Golden Tickets can be purchased at the Black & Gold Affaire, availability permitting.
AT THE EVENT
WHAT IS THE LIVE CARICATURE ARTIST?
NEW THIS YEAR! Commemorate this special evening with your caricature drawn live at the event in black, white and gold. Your purchase benefits the student athletes and you get a frameable piece of art to take home as a memento.
HOW CAN I GET MY CARICATURE DRAWN?
There are a limited number of caricatures available. Caricature spots can be purchased in advance (online) or at the event, availability permitting. At the event, you will receive a time window to have your caricature drawn (similar to Fast Pass at Disneyland). Purchasers must be present at the event to have their caricature drawn.
WHAT IS THE WINE, WHISKEY, & TEQUILA WHEEL?
Purchase a ticket to spin the wheel and win a surprise bottle of wine, whiskey or tequila valued at $25 or more. These bottles are for take home only. Bottles may not be opened and consumed at the event.
HOW CAN I PURCHASE A TICKET FOR THE WINE, WHISKEY, & TEQUILA WHEEL?
Tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the event, availability permitting. You MUST be present to use your ticket and spin the wheel.
AUCTION TYPES
WHAT IS AN ONLINE AUCTION?
The online auction is a separate event held virtually online from February 21 through March 2 at PenBlackAndGold.com. It will function like a regular auction, but is conducted virtually through the website and will feature a broad array of exciting items. Anyone can participate by registering and bidding using a smart phone or any other computing device. You must enter a credit card to bid. Winners of these auctions will be able to pickup their items on a designated pickup day at Pen High. At this online auction, you will also be able to see a preview of items that will be at the event auctions.
WHAT IS A SILENT AUCTION?
The silent auction takes place at the Black & Gold Affaire event on March 7. The auction is "silent" because there is no auctioneer conducting the bidding. It is either done through written bid sheets or on your mobile device. These auction items are exclusive to the event, and on display to view and bid on during the opening reception from 6pm and 8pm. A schedule of when bidding closes will be available in the program and at the event. Winners will be able to pay for their items and take them home with them at the end of the evening.
WHAT IS THE LIVE AUCTION?
The live auction takes place during the dinner portion of the Black & Gold Affaire with a live auctioneer conducting the bidding. The items available for auction are premier items exclusive to event guests and include graduation tickets, travel, and extra special items for bid. This auction is conducted with the traditional call and paddle raise style of auctions in the ballroom. Live auction items will be available for preview at PenBlackAndGold.com before the event.