New College of Florida held the 45th Annual Clambake — rebranded as Soirée on the Bay, Clambake — at its campus under beautiful skies with high humidity and a slight breeze coming off of Sarasota Bay Nov. 7.
Alice Rothbauer, director of donor relations for the New College Foundation, said, "In the wake of several hurricanes, we are thrilled to be able to celebrate our 45th year of the clambake, and hope that this continues for the next 100 years to come. We are so thankful for staff who worked overtime, and the original builder of the seawall who made extensive repairs to our heavily damaged seawall."
This fundraising effort has garnered large donations in the past, and with 240 guests in attendance, and the influences of Elizabeth Moore and Don Patterson, New College hopes to surpass last year's efforts of $400,000. The co-chairs stressed how participating in the fundraising will have a lasting impact of the lives of many students.
"Other than graduation, this event is the most important of the year," said Kate Delmore, facilities coordinator.
In addition to a seafood dinner, entertainment included dancers, musicians and a painter, and an after-dinner cigar bar and fireworks capped off the evening.
New College junior Lucy Duke paints a work titled "Dionysus" as guests arrive for the cocktail hour.
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Clambake co-chairs Elizabeth Moore and Don Patterson.
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Suzy Hoeft, Sydney Gruters and Anna Lazzara
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Student speaker Lisa Carbary with Heidi Harley.
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Brian and Sherry Flynn, Kevin and Andrea McAloon, Taylor Teymuri, Tammy and Richard Karp, Shak Teymuri and Jeffrey Koffman
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Musician Isaac Mingus welcomes guests with sweet music.
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New College held its annual clambake on Nov. 7, with 240 guests in attendance.
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New College held its annual clambake on Nov. 7, with 240 guests in attendance
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Contemporary dancers Amber Slay and Sarah Affainie entertain during cocktail hour.
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River Yang and Paul Celaya are ready for a champagne toast.
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Matt Dendy plays the electric violin during cocktail hour.
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Student ambassadors, economic majors and can now add doormen to their resumés: Jack Corcoran and Jack State.
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AVP Advancement Jennifer Groff, champagne model Shianne Akers, and event co-chair Don Patterson.
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Shianne Akers models gloves, a ball gown and champagne at New College of Florida's annual Clambake event.
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New College held its annual clambake on Nov. 7, for 240 guests.
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Elizabeth Moore, Bill Buckingham, Dawn Spencer and Don Patterson
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Contemporary dancer Sarah Affainie performs during cocktail hour.
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Dean Crowley, Joanne Fabec, John Wissler and Jack Cox
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Terry and Cheryle Jane with Jordan and Michelle LeBeau
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Kathy and Pierre McCormick with Anne and Earl Grinols
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John and Virginia Harshman
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Dr. Chad Turnbull, Mary Lavin, John and Teresa Mast and Dr. Bruce Gilley
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Regan and David Rancourt with Julie Galvano and Bob Harvey
Maryl and Bill Henry stop to watch artist Lucy Duke paint.
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Cielo Mechan and Kendal Alva from Michael's on East serve small bites during the cocktail hour.
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Jackie Brettingen, Natalia Kosacheva and Sima Kosacheva
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Mark and Jane Esbeck
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Shianne Akers and Director of Applied Data Science Bernhard Klingenberg
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Facilities Coordinator Kate Delmore with Donor Relations Director Alice Rothbauer.
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New College Director of Public Policy Alexandra Nicole Islas
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Matthew Edelson, Shak Teymuri and Erik Arroyo
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Co-chairs Elizabeth Moore and Don Robertson give a warm welcome to the clambake guests.
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Co-chairs Don Patterson and Elizabeth Moore.
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Renee Phinney and Glen Rieth are ready to get the party started.
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Together with a most attentive staff, Michael's on East and their catering queen, Tracey McCammack, ensured good food and drink all evening.
