Contact: Event Director
Catherine Lawson
clawson@gunston.org
D: 410-758-0620 ext. 1200

A look at years past:

Bull & Oyster Roast 2019
Bull & Oyster Roast 2021
Bull & Oyster Roast 2022
Bull & Oyster Roast 2023

Thank you for a wonderful event, we'll see you next year!

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, October 18, 2025
5-9 p.m. *Must be 21 years or older to attend*

Gunston’s 9th Bull & Oyster Event Sets Record, Raises $170,000

The Gunston School’s 9th Bull & Oyster Roast was a resounding success, welcoming more than 200 guests this past Saturday, October 19 to the school’s waterfront campus. Attendees enjoyed a festive atmosphere with delicious food, drinks, and entertainment, while rallying together to support the school’s mission. In total, the event raised a record $170,000, making this year’s event the most successful in its history and one that will leave a lasting impact on the students and faculty, furthering Gunston’s mission and environmental initiatives.

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Sponsorship Information

Sponsorship Levels

Sponsorship Levels

Benefits Included	Bull's Eye $5,000	Oyster $2,500	BBQ $1,500	Pearl $1,000	Pit Beef $500	Half Shell $250	Shore $150
Tickets	8 VIP Tickets	6 VIP tickets	4 tickets	2 tickets
Tax Deduction*	$4,320	$1,990	$1,160	$830	$500	$250	$150
Heron Fund Donation**	$500	$250	$150
ONLINE RECOGNITION
Event Press Release	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Logo on Event Website	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
G&W Business Directory Listing	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Social Media Acknowledgement	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
The Gunston Weekly eNewsletter General Acknowledgement	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Beyond Gunston Road Alumni eNewsletter Highlight	x	x	x	x	x
Dedicated Social Media Sponsor Highlight	x	x
Sponsor Feature in The Weekly	x	x
PRINTED RECOGNITION
Recognition in Multum in Parvo alumni magazine & annual report	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
EVENT RECOGNITION
Signage at Event	x	x	x	x	x
Announced during Event	x	x	x	x
Sponsor Promotional Opportunity (distribute swag, promo items, etc. at event)	x	x	x

* Tickets/registrations that are donated or unused will not count against tax donation amount
**Includes a 10% donation to the Heron Annual Fund, thus securing your participation for the year.

Bull’s Eye Sponsors

Janell & Jeffrey Frederick, P ’23 ’25 Bull’s Eye Sponsor

Oyster Sponsors

Brigitte & Dr. Donald Stranahan, P’25’27 Oyster Sponsor Easton Dermatology Associates, LLC

Leigh & Dr. Horace K. Wood, P’24’27 Oyster Sponsor Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Lesley & Tim Faff, P’23’26 Oyster Sponsor

BBQ Sponsors

ShoreGate Partners, Chesley & Justin Nonemaker, P'27, BBQ Sponsor

Edward & Heather Bennett, P’27 BBQ Sponsor

Pearl Sponsors

Ebb Tide Tent & Party Rentals - Peal Sponsor

Shore United Bank - Good things are happening here

Delaware Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Jacob & Rebecca Hanlong, P'22'25'27 Pearl Sponsors

Collette & Stephen Figliozzi, P’26 Pearl Sponsor

The McMahan Family, P’27’28 Pearl Sponsor

Pit Beef Sponsors

Dr. Laurie & John Lewis, Pit Beef Sponsor

The Shifrin Family, P'21'21 - Pit Beef Sponsor

Island Creek Events Katharine Greenlee Henning'07 - Pit Beef Sponsor

Chesapeake Yacht & Property Management, LLC

The Malone Family, P'28 Pit Beef Sponsor

Steve & Catherine MacGlashan ’88, P’23’25’28

Gretchen Wichlinski, Compass Real Estate

Half Shell Sponsors

Shore Sponsors

Mrs. ILONA VARGA Grandparent '26 and '28