BASH 2026 - Saturday, April 25

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 2026 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 Megan Addy, Tim Reed '89 and Tim Wilson.

The advertising opportunities for the BASH 2026 book are as follows:

• $2,000 - Inside front cover; full page color ad SOLD
• $1,500 - Outside back cover; full page color ad (one available) 
• $1,000 - Tab page; full page color ad (seven 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 the inside front cover: 8.25" wide x 9.75" tall 
Dimensions for the inside/outside back cover: 8.25" wide x 9.75" tall 
Dimensions for a tab page: 7.625" wide x 9.75" tall
Dimensions for a full page: 6.5" wide x 8.75" tall
Dimensions for a half page: 6.5" wide x 4.25" tall
Dimensions for a digital banner: 160x120 pixels

The deadline for submitting advertisements is Friday, April 3.

Download a PDF of the advertising opportunities. 

Purchase an advertisement online.

Download the advertising solicitation letter (coming soon).

Download the advertising contract.

Help us make this a special event with a fun, community-building atmosphere by purchasing a ticket or a table. Reservations will be open on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. 

Download a PDF of table and ticket opportunities. 

Attire

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Prep greatly appreciates your support by providing items for our online and/or live auction. The deadline for submitting auction donations is Friday, March 27.

The BASH 2026 auction team is led by Katie Grosshans, Mindy Reed, Michelle Smithberg and Beth Wilson.

See the AUCTION WISHLIST for donation ideas. 

Donate an item from our AMAZON WISHLIST. 

Donate an auction item.

Donate to auction underwriting.

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 2025 digital book of supporters

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 (Building A Scholastic Heritage) 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 serves as a cornerstone of our commitment to financial accessibility for 1,000 young men. This year, we provided $6.4 million in financial assistance to over half of our students and families. Bottom line, every dollar raised through BASH ensures that a transformative Prep experience remains within reach for our community.

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 2026 on Saturday, April 25.

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 2026 raffle team is led by Megan and Sam Addy '94, Seana and Jason Cosgrove, Kevin Grosshans, Dana and Steve Patterson '91 and Tim Reed '89. 

Beginning January 25, 2026, 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: 1 for $100, 3 for $250, 7 for $500 or 15 for $1000

Prizes:
1st place: $10,000 
2nd place: $5,000 
3rd place: $2,500 

Raffle tickets may be purchased with cash, check or a debit card. The drawing will take place on Saturday, April 25 at 8 p.m.

Our students come from a wide range of family income levels, over 55 zip codes and more than 70 sending schools. Your investment through BASH helps ensure our students receive an education that prepares them for lifelong success as men of faith, scholarship, leadership and service.

Students, families, faculty and staff that buy or sell one (or more) raffle tickets are eligible to win great prizes! More details on the program will be available in January 2026.

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 2026 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 opportunities.

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 table and ticket opportunities. 

Download a PDF of the corporate table sponsorship form.

General Underwriting

Hosting an event of this caliber takes a considerable amount of resources: catering, rentals, production, etc. To help offset these costs, consider donating to the general underwriting fund. 

The BASH 2026 underwriting committee is led by Megan and Sam Addy '94, Dana and Steve Patterson '91, Michelle and Jason Smithberg and Beth and Tim Wilson. 

As we do every year, we will rely on many adult volunteers to make BASH 2026 a success!

If you don't plan to attend as a guest on Saturday, April 25 or you have time in the months leading up to BASH 2026 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 12. 

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 2026 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 25, Prep students will have many opportunities to help. They can sign up HERE to volunteer beginning Wednesday, February 25.

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!