International Gala 2025 Recap

On Saturday, March 22, the Indiana State Museum was filled with pride as the International School of Indiana community gathered for the highly anticipated International Gala. The event celebrated 30 years of ISI and the students, faculty, families, and volunteers who make our school so special!

The evening kicked off with an inspiring message from Gala co-chairs and ISI parents Monica Morrissey (‘04) and Susan Thomas. Throughout the evening, the ISI community celebrated all we have accomplished in the past 30 years, with excitement for what the next 30 will hold. Attendees included current families, Indianapolis business leaders, founding families, board members, and over 30 ISI alums! 

The energy in the room was electric as attendees came together, united in their shared commitment to furthering ISI's mission and ensuring the school’s continued success.

FUNDRAISING HIGHLIGHTS

• Proceeds for this year’s event totaled $339,780, and $179,580 was raised at the event! 
• Over 500 total supporters participated in the auction, in person and online.
• Over 100 packages were included in this year’s Silent Auction, and over 1,488 bids were placed! The most popular items were the VIP Hispanic Heritage Celebration Tickets with 103 bids, the VIP Parking at Blackwell with 60 bids, and the Pizza Party with Miss Nella with 46 bids! In total, the Silent Auction raised $48,130.
• The Live Auction offered a variety of exciting experiences and raised $105,700. 
• A “Raise Your Paddle” was the final appeal of the night, and donors gave $15,500 to support the ISI Annual Fund!

Special Thanks To

• The International Gala Co-Chairs Monica Morrissey and Susan Thomas
• Auctioneer Chris Waters
• Head of School Elizabeth Head
• Board President Alonzo Weems
• Parent Volunteers: Stephanie Aikins, Kelley Bellin, Kiara Boyd, Kelly Daneri, Tracey Danner-Odenwelder, Lindsay Donaldson, Annie Echelbarger, Julie Mahomed, Lindsey Patel, Carrie Pitman, Elizabeth Prince, Alycea Reynolds, Toby Ringle, Rachel Stevens, Lisa White, Amy Willis, Heather Woods
• Employee Volunteers: Richard Bruford, Jenny Howell, Kim Jacobson, Tim Stroh, Linda Weiss
• Student Volunteers: Makoto Buroku, Amalia Cristea, Kadin Doles, Isabela Gonzalez Knarr, Isabel Kim, Michael Kreutz, Dennis Lemoine, Aoife Lien, Aitana Malo de Molina Gonzalez, Lucinda Montgomery, Coumba Niang, Ngoc (Emma) Phan, Leo-Paul Perrin, Elena Ruckle, Lilliana Sanchez, Eduardo Willis
• Businesses and individuals who donated auction items
• Finally, our Gala attendees and supporters who put the fun into fundraising!

Thank you Sponsors