St. Augustine Prep Scholarship Gala

We are looking forward to seeing you at our Annual Scholarship Gala May 5th honoring BMO and Mary Ellen Stanek presented by HUSCO. 

Parking:

Please park at Mercy Hill Church, 2842 S. 5th Court. Shuttle service will be provided by Aug Prep.

Event Time:

5 - 6:30 p.m. reception (cocktails and hors d'oeuvres)

6:30 p.m. dinner and program

8:30 - 9:45 p.m. afterglow reception

Auction:

Our student art auction is live! You have until 7:00 p.m. on May 5th to browse items and bid on the talented pieces of art created by Aug Prep artists. Visit the item page above.

Pre-register:

Save time at check in and pre-register here! Registering allows you easy bidding on our art auction and scholarship auction.

Attire:

Business professional / Cocktail / Cinco de Mayo Festive

COVID guidelines:

Masks are optional for this event. Please do whatever feels most comfortable for you. We will have hand sanitizers at each of your tables and stations set-up throughout our building.

Questions:

Please email [email protected] for any questions!

Recognizing those who have gone above and beyond to support our mission:

2022 Founders Award Recipient: BMO Harris Bank

BMO Harris Bank is a longstanding and important partner for Aug Prep - believing in our school, our students and our community well before we first opened our doors. Driven by its Purpose to "Boldly Grow the Good," BMO continues to partner with us as we deepen our impact and grow to serve more students and families. With a focus on collaboration, learning and innovation, BMO works with its community partners to achieve sustainable solutions and shape the future together. As a critical partner in both the launch and now expansion of Aug Prep, BMO has played an instrumental part in making sure more deserving students in Milwaukee receive an outstanding education.

2022 Friends Award Recipient: Mary Ellen Stanek

Mary Ellen Stanek, CFA, Chief Investment Officer at Baird Advisors

An amazing connector and advocate for Aug Prep since before we first opened our doors,
Mary Ellen Stanek is the definition of a friend and champion for our students and school community. Mary Ellen has over 40 years of experience managing a broad range of fixed income portfolios. She serves on the board of the Baird Financial Group, is President of the Baird Funds and is co-chair of Baird's Special Task Force to address Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. She obtained her undergraduate from Marquette University and her MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Mary Ellen participates in numerous boards throughout the Milwaukee community with an unparalleled passion for lifting those around her up. Mary Ellen and her husband, Scott, have three children: Peter (Erin), Katie (Tim) and Patrick (Katie); as well as four grandchildren Emme, Abigail, Kathryn and Henry. Mary Ellen continues to lift the legacy of one of her mentors, Paul Purcell, focusing on what will help #kidswin across Milwaukee.