An opportunity for a student to spend a morning in the WPHT studio with Michael Smerconish and an evening on the set of Comcast SportsNet with Ron Burke.

One student will have the opportunity to experience two EA celebrity parents in action. Michael Smerconish, premier talk radio host and Ron Burke, superb sports anchor, will host your student for live tapings of their shows.  Michael is both author and broadcaster and has earned a reputation for delivering thought-provoking morning drive-time discussions.  Ron has covered all of  the big events in the sports world – the Super Bowl, World Series, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup playoffs and the Olympics.  

Your student will experience first hand the activity and energy that goes into creating and producing a live show.  If you have a future broadcaster in the house, take advantage of this opportunity to see what the world of broadcasting is all about.  Special thanks to our  two very generous hosts.

Another Starfest first that is sure to be a winner!

It’s back to class in your own backyard as you and your guests learn the ropes for becoming the ultimate backyard chef.  Head of Upper School Geoff Wagg will sizzle sharing his BBQ knowledge and Science Department faculty member Marc Mandeville will intoxicate you with his sommelier skills.  

The package for 12 lucky guests includes:

• A “Large Green Egg” – the world’s best smoker and grill

• Two cases of wine from Moore Brothers

• BBQ class and wine pairing lesson

• Hands-on preparation of Kansas City style baby back ribs, hot smoked salmon and a brick oven pizza appetizer.

This Starfest first promises to be one class you won’t want to miss!

An opportunity to secure 6 front row seats and 2 parking spaces to EA’s 225th graduation ceremony.

It may be your family’s first EA graduation, or its last.  Attend the ceremony without having to worry about parking and without having to arrive hours in advance to “stake out” your seats.  The highest Starfest bidder will receive six tickets (an upgrade, not in addition to the ones already provided to  families of graduating seniors) for the best seats in the house at this year’s graduation – one that is not only important to your family, but also one that will mark a major milestone for the school.

An opportunity for the passionate golfer to experience the ATT National PGA Tournament as both a golfer and spectator.  This year’s event will be held at Aronomink Golf Club June 28 - July 4.  One fortunate player will be paired with a PGA professional and three amateurs to play the course on June 28th, 2010.  In addition, our Starfest highest bidder will receive:

• Welcome breakfast, post-game reception, and complimentary food and beverage throughout the day.

• Pro Am Badge and guest pass for admission all week to the clubhouse and grounds

• Clubhouse parking 

• Pro Am gift package 

Make the most of having a national tour of this caliber close to home.  Don’t miss your chance to play like the pros.

Experience a Live Taping of the Ninth season of the American Idol Show in Los Angeles, CA. See Ellen DeGeneres and Simon Cowell together in Hollywood.... 

This season of American Idol lands in Hollywood and this package includes 2 seats for March 30th, 2 seats for March 31stt. Included in this package: Airfare and $1000 in Ritz Carlton hotel vouchers. Take your pick from 2 convenient locations to the Fox Studios

And maybe a chance for a pickup game of hoops!

Double excitement with this offering . . . a chance to be among the first to see the new Headmaster’s Residence while dining with EA's own “Big Five” basketball coaches:

• Drexel coach and EA alum Bruiser Flint

• Penn coach and EA alum Jerome Allen

• Villanova coach and EA parent Jay Wright

• Temple coach and former player for Coach Doc (at Malvern) Fran Dunphy

• EA coach Dan Dougherty

Ham and Ceci Clark will entertain 24 guests in their new home on campus.  Casual fare will be provided by Familetti Catering.  The conversation, setting and food promise to be memorable!  Mutually agreed upon date in May or September.

Tonight we would like to give you the opportunity to make a very personal difference to the Episcopal Academy, your children, and the teachers that are here helping to shape their lives on a daily basis. 

We are introducing “Wish Upon a Star” to specifically impact the EAPA Wish List. This list is what teachers request from the EAPA…items that are outside of their budgets for the year, but that will make a difference in their daily lives as they teach your children. 

Did You Know?  The Speaker Series that brings speakers such as Dick Vermeil, Dick Vitale, famous authors, various CEO’s and many other speakers to Chapel to give your children outside perspective, personal knowledge and value is partially funded by the Wish List.

Did You Know? The Lower School Teepee that sits behind the Science building was funded with our help when a teacher requested it as a Lower School project to demonstrate the lives of Native Americans and was constructed by the students.

Did You Know? The Wish List gives funds to the Michelle Deasey Scholarship every year so that the memory of that special EA third grader remains part of our student’s ability to recognize the human spirit.

Did You Know? The requests that we receive from so many of our teachers to be included on the Wish List are those things that a teacher feels would add to the value of their academic impact, and therefore their interaction with your child.  All are considered by the EAPA executive board for funding each year.  

These requests include things like the following: white screens for “5th Grade TV”, the kneelers in the Chapel, 6 seat Golf Cart for athletic events to provide refreshment for parents, speakers, books, loudspeakers, podiums, catalog systems, computers, and the list goes on…the needs and requests are always changing, but with your help we are able to make it happen.

Did you know?  We plan to start a brand new annual tradition at EA?  Come to an ALL EA student, faculty, staff and family Christmas Tree lighting ceremony complete with carols, hot chocolate.  We’ll place a huge tree in the circle and celebrate the season in EA style.

The opportunity to contribute at $2,000.00, $1,000.00, $500.00, $250.00 and $100.00 will be available to you.  We thank you in advance for your generosity in supporting “Wish Upon a Star” during Starfest this year…so please, have your bidder card ready. 

We look forward to seeing you at STARFEST!

Luxurious weekend for four at Carnegie Abbey Club – Newport, Rhode Island. This trip is for a 3 day, 2 night stay at the Carnegie Abbey Residence.

Situated on 350 acres with waterfront views, the Carnegie Abbey Club is one of the top exclusive clubs in the country.  The fortunate Starfest bidder will be treated to:

• 4 Southwest Airlines roundtrip tickets to Providence, RI

• Includes airport pickup and drop off, and any transportation needs during the day or evening

• Dinner at the Club’s five-star restaurant plus two breakfasts  

• Round of golf for 4, with caddies, to be followed by lunch

• Access to an unparalleled European Spa and activities such as biking, horseback riding, swimming and yachting.

A rare opportunity to experience this very luxurious club and take advantage of the exceptional boutiques, museums, art galleries, antique shops and nightlife of Newport.
Trip must be booked and completed within one year. This is available from April 15, 2010-October 31st, 2010, alcohol and gratuities are excluded.

Four tickets to the hottest concert in Philadelphia this year!

Don’t miss out on this one – AP Entertainer of the Year (2009) and the top-selling digital artist in history will be at the Wachovia Center March 18th 2010 and you or your student can be there too!  Taylor Swift, with guest star Kelly Pickler will be performing and the lucky Starfest highest bidder will have the opportunity to greet Taylor backstage before the show and then settle in to center floor seats in Row 19!  You won’t find these tickets at StubHub or on EBay!