Bull & Oyster Roast Auctioneer Woody Dunstan, P’24 hands a PRS Guitar to Gunston Board Trustee Tim Faff, P’23’26’29 and wife Lesley for inspection.
Photos by Elaina Faith Photography
The Bull & Oyster Roast Event Chairs, Nash & Melanie McMahan, P’27’28 are pictured center with Ryan Snow (left) and Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio (right).
The live auction, led by auctioneer Woody Dunstan, P’24, saw enthusiastic bidding for including a seven-night bareboat charter on a Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 Catamaran in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), a three-bedroom penthouse in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and a beachfront villa in St. Thomas on Bolongo Beach. Unique experiences tailored for the Gunston community were also highly sought after, including 10 VIP seats for the Class of 2026 Graduation and the exclusive first-choice parking spot for the entire 2026-2027 school year. Major bids were rounded out by a professional Paul Reed Smith SE Custom 24 Electric Guitar and a catered cocktail cruise for eight on the Chester River.
Head of Kent School Nancy Mugele, Executive Director of AIMS Peter Baily, Head of Gunston School John Lewis, and Head of Radcliffe Creek School Dr. Jennifer Durham at the 10th annual Bull & Oyster Roast.
Head of School John Lewis commented on the successful night. “The community's response was overwhelming and demonstrates a shared vision for Gunston's future. A comprehensive overhaul of our network infrastructure is now fully supported, which will ensure fast, secure, and seamless connectivity across campus. These upgrades are essential to supporting student learning, classroom technology, campus safety systems, and daily operations.”
Bull’s Eye Sponsors
- Fred Frederick Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Easton (Janell & Jeffrey Frederick, P’23’25)
- Precision Contractors (Lesley & Tim Faff, P’23’26’29)
- What’s Up? Magazine
Oyster Sponsors
- Joyce & Associates, LLC (Christine & Kevin Joyce, P’26’29)
- Easton Dermatology Associates, LLC (Brigitte & Dr. Donald Stranahan, P’25’27)
- Horace K. Wood, DMD, PA - Oral & Maxillofacial surgery (Leigh & Dr. Horace Wood, P’24’27)
BBQ Sponsors
- Paul T. Ewing (Pam & Charlie Andrews, P’26)
- Eastern Shore Vacation Rentals (Bryan Trautman, P’23’27)
- McCallister, Detar, Showalter & Walker (Adele & Ryan Showalter, P’25’27 and Melissa & Doug Walker, P’25’27)
- KRM Construction (The Gray Family, P’29)
- Whiting Turner
- Faithful Accounting & Consulting, Inc. (Edward & Heather Bennett, P’27)
- Friends of Gunston (anonymous)
- Shore United Bank (The Augustus Family, P’26’28)
- Harvest Ridge Winery (The Nunan Family, P’29)
Pearl Sponsors
- PepUp (Melanie & Nash McMahan, P’27’28)
- Fleetwood Insurance Group
- Molly’s Place (Nick & Katie Shajwani, P’26)
- The Law Offices of Parker Counts (Lee Gordon, P’28’29)
- The Dreeke Family, P’28
- David A. Bramble, Inc. (The Owings Family, P’29)
- Ebb Tide Tent & Party Rentals
- Wye Gardens, LLC (Will Gordon, P’28’29)
- Ash & Ember (The Herr Family, P’28)
- Allison Prell
Pit Beef Sponsors
- Dr. Laurie & John Lewis
- The Shifrin Family, P’21’21
- Wye Mills Mechanical, LLC (Marie & Stephen Thomas)
- The Malone Family, P’28
- Smithey Law Group (Joyce Smithey, P’26)
- Mr. Glenn Michael
- ShoreGate Partners (Chesley & Justin Nonemaker, P’27’29)
- Gretchen Wichlinski, P’28 with Compass Realty
- Serino Orthodontics
- Delaware Podiatric Medicine (Dr. Jacob & Rebecca Hanlon, P’22 ’25 ’27)
- Building System Solutions, LLC (Michael Younger, Jr.)
- Avon Dixon Insurance (An Alera Company)
- Dr. Laurie Brigandi, P’24’26
- Smith and Weston Construction
- Emily’s Produce
Half Shell
- Jeannie & Joseph Riccio
- Mark & Diane Freestate, P’98
- Christie & Joe Grabis
Shore Sponsors
- Fit Flock
- Wrench & Socket (Tim & Beth Lavery, P’26)
- Eastern Shore Acupuncture (Katherine Binder & Rob Forloney, P’29’29)
- The Johnston Family, P’23’25’28
- The Steinberg Family, P’25
- Reliable Pest Control
- Lona Sue, Taylor Properties
- Draper Brothers
- The Rensberger Family, P’29