Well, we did it y'all! We broke yet another record. This year's Auction Fundraiser was the best yet in the history of the Catholic Student Center with a grand total of $122,000! We hit 6 digits for the second year in a row, and only the second time in our history. We want to thank all of our benefactors that donated and supported us in all aspects of the fundraiser. We couldn't have done it without all of your generous donations to our live and silent auctions, and your outstanding presence the night of the auction. Not only was it our most successful auction, it was also our most attended. From all of us at the CSC, thank you a thousand times over.

We also couldn't have done it without the help of the St. Thomas Men's Club, who cooked and prepared our delicious steak dinner for us. These guys show up every year and exceed our wildest expectations with their phenomenal cooking. Also, to our band, Young Country, thank you all for constantly putting on a great show, and helping us throw the best party of the year! There isn't a doubt in our mind who our favorite band is!

And last but not least, we couldn't have done it without the 80+ students and board members that showed up to help that night. From blitzing for donations months before the auction, to selling raffle tickets back home and in the parishes, to working like crazy to set up the day before the Auction, to every "Thank You" and "Welcome" that was spoken that night of the Auction... we are so thankful for all of the work that you all put into the night.

We are constantly reminded just how blessed we are here at the CSC. We have some of the best students, staff, board members, benefactors, and friends that we could ever ask for. It is because of all of you that we are able to keep the doors open and keep students coming in. YOU are the reason that we are successful, and the reason that we were able to bring in $122,000.

We can't wait to see where God takes us with that amount in the next year, and we can't wait to see you all next year at the 2015 Auction!

Thank you all, and God bless.