The Alumni Association of Thomas More Prep-Marian is proud to sponsor the 50th Annual Auction for Christian Education (ACE). From the first auction in 1975 to 2023, ACE has raised $12,766,402.18 for Thomas More Prep-Marian.

The Hays business community, TMP-Marian parents, alumni, and friends have worked many years together with the Capuchin friars and Agnesian sisters and now the Diocese of Salina to keep the dream of a Catholic educational option alive for Hays, Ellis County, and western Kansas. Thanks to you, our alumni, and many others in the business and professional community, ACE is a continuing testimony to your support of, and belief in, our mission.

DRESS CODE

Semi-Formal to Formal Highly Encouraged 

HOSTS

Our gracious ACE 2024 hosts for this milestone event are our Alumni Association Board and Staff.

ITEM #160-"Golden Legacy"

Item #160 for our 50th anniversary of ACE will be focused on paying homage to ACE's original purpose: raising funds to establish a financial foundation for the continuity of our history, tradition, educational excellence, and taking care of past, present and future students, faculty and staff.

Every single dollar raised goes towards achieving the mission laid out 50 years ago at the inception of this internationally known event.

Each donation from $50 and up will get their name listed on our "Golden Legacy" plaque to be placed on Campus. This plaque will serve as a reminder for the next 50+ years of those generous souls who believe in the mission set forth 50 years ago. They believe in leaving a "Golden Legacy" for the future of Catholic Education.

Will you be a part of this golden opportunity to create a “Golden Legacy” for our future generations of students? Donate now, donate at the event, donate during the event from the comfort of your home.

ACE 2024 Schedule

Friday, April 26, 2024

9:00 a.m.:Chamber Chat & Online Bidding Begins

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Al Billinger Fieldhouse open for viewing of auction items

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: ACE Preview Party (Will require preview ticket to attend.)

Saturday, April 27, 2024

6:15 – 6:45 p.m.: Online Bidding Closes

5:00 p.m.: Doors Open for Live Auction & Refreshments are Served (Must purchase an auction ticket to attend.)

6:00 – 7:30 p.m.: Open Buffet

7:00 p.m.: Live Auction Begins

Raffle Drawings will be held following the conclusion of the live auction.

Total Matching Funds (so far!) $332,000

Leo J. & Albina Living Trust

Randy & Carol Brull

Endowment Foundation of Thomas More Prep-Marian

Golden Plains Credit Union

Total Funds (so far!) $130,800

Walter and Marie Dechant

Phil & Brenda Schmeidler

Larry Reichert

James Kuhlman

Daniel T. Gilbert, DDS, PA

Discount Siding Supply

El Dos Mexican Resteraunt

Hays Veterinary Hospital, P.A.

McGowne Law Office

Jeter Law Firm

Darrell & Carelyn Basgall

Eric & Kelly Schibi

Steven Hale

Audrey Herold

Joseph and Rebecca Gleason

Thomas J. Dechant

Alan H. Leiker

Kathleen Staab

Sandy Kreutzer

Jim & Wanda Fouts

Norman Karlin

Bob Wertenberger

In Memory of Jean '67 (Pfannenstiel) Basgall

High Plains Roofing

Shane & Mona Dreiling

Wayne Schon 1962 & Norma Wagner Schon

Donald F. & Sharron Befort

Marvin & Rosanne LaBarge

Mary Beth Karlin

Chris & Lori Appelhans

Tom & Ann Schmidtberger

Oren & Pat Windholz

Jose Lopez & Lady Diana Rodriguez-Machado

Gary & Sandra Wilson

Cecil & Ruth Weigel

Mary Lou Dinkel (Weigel)

Michael & Chelsy Proehl-Kofoid

Joseph Wilkerson

Lance & Jodi Locke

Robert & Susan Wolf

Aaron & Jami Breit

Donald & Debra Klaus

Vernon & Virginia Kisner

Roy & Ruth Zimmerman

Connie (Murphy) Bollig

Catherine Hertel & Patrick Thrash

Chuck & Mary Schmidt

eyeSMILE Vision + Dental

Knights of Columbus - St Fidelis Council