BASH 2025 A Nautical Night - Saturday, April 26

The BASH book is full of important event information and will be made available in printed form at the event. In addition, it will be shared via email and social media as well as links on the Prep website and BASH auction site prior to the event day.

Hundreds of Prep families, alumni from far and near, BASH volunteers and friends in the community will be able to view the book.

BASH 2025 is partnering with Iridian Group to create a vibrant and professional book. This partnership will ensure that your advertisement will be showcased in a quality publication.  

The catalog advertising committee is led by Abbie Raikes Gouttierre and Adam Gouttierre '89, and the advertising opportunities for the BASH 2025 book are as follows:

• $2,000 - Inside front cover; full page color ad (SOLD)
• $1,500 - Outside back cover; full page color ad (SOLD)
• $1,000 - Tab page; full page color ad (four of eight available)
• $750 - Full page; color in digital book; b&w in printed book
• $300 - Half page; color in digital book; b&w in printed book

Our design firm will revise a current ad or create a new ad at no additional charge.

Dimensions for a full page color ad or a tab page color ad are 6.5" wide x 8.75" tall. 
Dimensions for a half page color ad are 6.5" wide x 4.25" tall.
Dimensions for a digital banner color ad are 160x120 pixels.

The deadline for submitting advertisements is Friday, April 4.

Purchase an advertisement online.

Download the advertising solicitation letter.

Download the advertising contract.

Help us make this a special event with a fun, community-building atmosphere by purchasing your ticket or table today.

Click here to view the invitation.

Click here to purchase tickets. 

Click here for event details.

Click here to see the corporate table reservation form.

Attire

Casual Chic with a Nautical Flair

Step aboard for A Nautical Night with timeless maritime style. Think Cape Cod, Nantucket or the Hamptons - elevated yet effortless. Suggested attire for the ladies includes blue and white summer dresses, linen separates or nautical-inspired prints paired with stylish sneakers or sandals. Gentlemen, consider khaki or navy pants, polos, blazers, linen shirts or Gingham dress shirts. A light sweater or jacket adds a refined touch. Embrace a blue, white and gold color palette to sail smoothly into an unforgettable evening!

Prep greatly appreciates your support by providing items for our online and/or live auction. Our BASH 2025 auction team is led by Lisa Meridith, Kara Kelley and Justin Shanahan '97. The deadline for submitting auction donations is Friday, March 28.

See the auction wish list on SignUpGenius - gift cards, gift baskets and auction underwriting.

Donate an auction item.

Donate to auction underwriting directly through the Prep website (no additional fees that you may find on the SignUpGenius).

Download the auction solicitation letter.

Download a PDF of the auction acquisition form.

Please email Hannah Pray in the BASH office or call (402) 548-3881 if you have any questions.

Click HERE to view the BASH 2024 digital book of supporters.

Click HERE to view the BASH 2023 digital book of supporters.

Click HERE to view the BASH 2022 digital book of supporters.

Click HERE to view the Virtual BASH 2021 digital book of supporters.

The first BASH was held in the spring of 1971 at the school. The event was chaired by J. Don Ashford and Mrs. John Cleary and supported by a team of 20 volunteers. Approximately $25,000 was raised that evening for the students at Creighton Prep. The event included a silent auction, live auction and dinner. Among the many items sold included a trampoline, a waterbed, a bathing suit, several scholarships and even dinner with the Jesuits.

Since that premier event, BASH has grown into an extraordinary community-wide celebration with 600-800 guests attending each year. Then and now, the tremendous success of BASH would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of volunteers as well as the generous support and in-kind donations from our parents, alumni, friends and businesses. Donor support has also continued to grow nearly every year. 

BASH plays a vital role in Prep's ongoing commitment to educational excellence for 1,000 young men, helping to keep their tuition affordable. This year, we provided $4.5 million in annual financial assistance to over half of our students and families. Bottom line, ALL FUNDS raised through BASH go to support financial assistance for our students.

Please enjoy the following history of Creighton Prep’s BASH. Many of the past executive committee chairs have stayed actively involved and are very much a part of today’s BASH. We hope to see you at BASH 2025 on Saturday, April 26.

Please help us make BASH a great success by purchasing one or more raffle tickets! Your support is critical in helping ensure that we are able to provide assistance to all young men who want to attend Prep, regardless of their financial means. The BASH 2025 raffle team is led by Brian Fahey '94, Beth and Ed McGill '85, Mike Meridith, Adam Gouttierre '89 and Justin Shanahan '97. 

Beginning January 26, 2025, you can purchase raffle ticket(s) ONLINE with a debit card or via Venmo! To make a purchase, use this form or purchase your raffle ticket(s) via Venmo (Memo: "BASH Raffle"). If prompted, the phone number is (402) 214-5730. Please be sure to reference BASH raffle tickets in the description. 

If purchased online, your email receipt is proof of your raffle ticket purchase, and a BASH representative will complete your ticket stub(s) and enter them in the drawing.

Ticket pricing: $100 each or 3 for $250, 7 for $500 or 15 for $1000.  

Prizes:
1st place prize: $10,000 cash OR one year full tuition for one student for the 2025-2026 academic year.
2nd place prize: $5,000 cash OR one-half year tuition for one student for the 2025-2026 academic year.
3rd place prize: $1,000 cash OR one parking spot for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Raffle tickets may be purchased with cash, check or a debit card. The drawing will take place on Saturday, April 26 at 8 p.m.

Our students grow into men of faith, scholarship, leadership and service in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition, and they are successful in life because of your investment in their education. You make Prep possible!

Students, families, faculty and staff that buy or sell one (or more) raffle tickets are eligible to win great prizes! The sooner ticket sales are turned in, the more ways there are to win! Through these efforts, our goal is to raise $60,000, which will provide full tuition financial aid for approximately 5 students at CP.

TICKET PRICES AND GRAND PRIZES

• $100 each or 3 raffle tickets for $250, 7 for $500 or 15 for $1000. 
• Purchase tickets with a debit card using the QR code, at www.CreightonPrep.org/BASHRaffle or Venmo @CreightonPrep. Cash or check is also accepted. Need not be present to win.
• 1st place prize is $10,000 cash OR one-year full tuition for one student for 2025-2026.
• 2nd place prize is $5,000 cash OR one-half year tuition for one student for 2025-2026.
• 3rd place prize is $1,000 cash OR one parking spot for one student for 2025-2026.

YOUR INCENTIVES FOR SELLING

• STUDENTS INDIVIDUAL INCENTIVE
  • For each ticket you sell by Thursday, April 24, your name will be entered into a drawing to win $100. One winner per grade level.

• STUDENTS GRADE LEVEL INCENTIVE
  • Class Cup points will be awarded to the grade level that sells the most tickets by Thursday, April 24.
    • 400 points for 1st place
    • 300 points for 2nd place
    • 200 points for 3rd place
    • 100 points for 4th place

• ALL-SCHOOL INCENTIVE
  • If a schoolwide goal of $60,000 in ticket sales are sold by Thursday, April 24, everyone gets to wear hoodies, athletic shorts and sweatpants to school on Monday, April 28, Tuesday April 29, Thursday, May 1, Friday May 2 and Monday, May 5.

• FAMILIES
  • For each ticket(s) you sell by Thursday, April 24, your name will be entered into a drawing for a $1,000 tuition credit to your family FACTS account.

• FACULTY/STAFF
  • For each ticket(s) you sell by Thursday, April 24, your name will be entered into a drawing to win $250.

When you RAISE THE PADDLE, your donation is 100 percent tax-deductible and will be used directly to support financial assistance.

One student at a time. One learning experience at a time. One graduation at a time. Your RAISE THE PADDLE donation will help to make a Creighton Prep education more affordable. That can mean all the difference in a young man's journey to self-discovery, education and formation - as he becomes a Man for Others, with the God-given talents to make our world a better place.

Your generous contribution is greatly appreciated!

If you prefer to make your donation by check or through a foundation account, please select that option on the form.

Premier Partner Sponsorships

You can support Prep’s mission at this time through your sponsorship of BASH 2025 at a Premier Partner level. All of them are tax-deductible at the amounts indicated:

• Founder - $15,000 ($14,250 tax-deductible)
• Patron - $10,000 ($9,250 tax-deductible)
• Trustee - $5,000 ($4,250 tax-deductible)

Download a PDF of Premier Partner sponsorship options.

Download a PDF of Premier Partner sponsorship details.

Become a Premier Partner sponsor.

Corporate Table Sponsorships

• Corporate sponsor table for 10 guests: $2,500 for 10 people ($1,750 tax-deductible)
• Corporate sponsor table for 8 guests: $2,000 for 8 people ($1,400 tax-deductible)

Each corporate table sponsor receives recognition in the printed and digital book, at the event and on signage at the table.

Download a PDF of the corporate table reservation form.

The BASH 2025 underwriting committee is led by Kara and Tom Kelley '94, Brady and Ryan Gibson '93, Mike Meridith, Amber and Brian Fahey '94, and Beth and Ed McGill '85.

As we do every year, we will rely on many adult volunteers to make BASH 2025 a success!

If you don't plan to attend as a guest on Saturday, April 26 or you have time in the months leading up to BASH 2025 to help out in one or more of a number of important roles from auction acquisition to decorations and more, please sign up HERE beginning Monday, January 13.

If you have questions or need additional information in the meantime, please email Director of Events Amy Knight or call (402) 548-3858. Thank you!

As we do every year, we will rely on many Prep student volunteers to make BASH 2025 a success!

From selling raffle tickets in the months leading up to BASH to helping with auction item photos the week of BASH or serving dinner to attendees on Saturday, April 26, Prep students will have many opportunities to help. They can sign up HERE to volunteer beginning Wednesday, February 26.

If you are a Prep student and have questions or need additional information about volunteering for BASH 2025, please email Mrs. Knight or call (402) 548-3858. Thank you!