SAVE THE DATE: Friday, April 28, 2023 | 5:30 - 8:45 p.m.
Join us for a FREE appreciation event in honor of our Westfield Washington Schools' staff at
The Center For The Performing Arts. RSVP will be required to attend.
Tickets are limited due to capacity. Please let us know if you reserve ticket(s) and find your plans change. If we sell out, we will start a waitlist. Returned ticket(s) will make room for another staff member.
*Cash Bars will be available.
Westfield Washington Schools' Staff, you are cordially invited to a night of laughter and magic. On Friday, April 28th, the Center For the Performing Arts has been reserved for you. Comedian Gerry Brooks & Magician Jeff Loeser will take the stage to entertain you. Our own WHS Culinary Arts students will provide delicious appetizers as you arrive and local businesses sharing tasty desserts at the close of the show. Your MC for the evening will be Brad Neale. Entry is FREE to all Westfield Washington Schools' staff. A ticket will be required. *Dress is casual.
5:30 p.m. Doors Open
5:30 p.m. Cash Bars Open
5:30 p.m. Appetizer Service Begins
6:30 p.m. Palladium Hall Opens
7:00 p.m. Show Begins
8:45 p.m. Show Ends
8:45 p.m. Dessert Service Begins
On March 1st at 8 PM - Click the button below to RSVP!
RSVP is required for this event.
Tickets are currently only available to WWS Staff, SFE, & SSC.
Staff members will be allowed to reserve two tickets. One for themselves & a +1.
Don't delay. Tickets are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!
A waitlist will be started if we sell out! If you reserve a ticket and learn you cannot attend, please email foundation@wws.k12.in.us.
Paper tickets will be distributed to your building before the event.
MEET YOUR EMCEE
Brad Neale
Brad Neale has lived in Westfield since 2003. He is married to Brandi, and they have (3) daughters in Westfield Schools. Mallory is a Senior, Stella is a Freshman, and Brooke is a 7th grader.
For nearly ten years, Brad has been the “Voice of the Rocks,” serving as the Public Address announcer for Football, Men’s & Women’s Basketball, Men’s & Women’s Volleyball, and Baseball. He also emcees the WHS annual Homecoming Parade. Last month, he was the emcee for the first annual Casino Night for the Westfield Athletic Booster Club.
Brad also volunteers his time for the Heart & Soul Free Clinic, emceeing its yearly fundraising Gala at the Lucas Oil Estate and its annual Bingo night at Grand Junction.
He isn’t shy about being on stage or behind the mic. He didn’t hesitate to say yes and was honored when asked to emcee Laugh It Off this year and host our night of appreciation!
Gerry Brooks is a veteran educator in Lexington, Kentucky. His educational experience includes six years in the classroom, two years as an intervention specialist, and 12 years as an administrator.
He is a passionate public speaker whose focus is on encouraging and helping teachers improve their instructional abilities. He also has a desire to help administrators successfully lead their staff.
An encouraging speaker, he has spoken to educational groups all around the nation. His focus is on encouraging teachers to improve their instruction through personal climate and culture strategies. He desires to help administrators focus on how to lead all staff in a positive and constructive manner.
His following on social media has developed through humorous videos that focus on real-world educational experiences. He is currently followed on these social media sites by over 500,000 people.
Jeff Loeser - Magician
Impossible, Funny & . . .
Mesmerizing are three words that sum up Jeff Loeser’s style of Deliberate Deceptions.
de·lib·er·ate adjective: Carefully thought out in advance; planned; studied; intentional.
de·cep·tions plural noun: Manipulation of appearances such that they convey a false reality.
Jeff is a member of the Academy of Magical Arts at the world-famous Magic Castle and has showcased multiple times at the Chicago Magic Lounge. Jeff delivers surprise and laughter making for an unforgettable experience.
Savory appetizers will be prepared and served by our talented WHS Culinary Arts Foodies Rock Team.
After more than 10 years as part of the curriculum at Westfield High School, the Family and Consumer Sciences program has grown from one full-time teacher and four classes offered, to four full-time teachers, 14 different courses and more than 1,200 students enrolled – and 850 of those are in the culinary arts program.
Delectable desserts will top off the evening thanks to many local small businesses!
Please help us appreciate the SWEET treats being donated to sugarcoat our THANK YOU to each of our Westfield Washington Schools staff members! Thanks to these fantastic bakers, you will be spoiled upon your departure from Laugh It Off with Shamrock Cookies, Caramels, Macarons, Brownie Bites, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Bread Pudding, and more!
Our event is a private event. Our WWS policies and protocols will be in place.
We tip our hats to The Center for the Performing Arts for their generosity and hospitality. This event would not be possible without community partnership such as this.
THANK YOU, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, FOR SUPPORTING
WESTFIELD WASHINGTON SCHOOLS' STAFF!
Our comedy night is made possible through the support of our Community Partners. Support is still needed. Join us as we appreciate our WWS Staff.
For more information contact Ashley Knott knotta@wws.k12.in.us.
THANKFUL FOR OUR EVENT SPONSORS - JOIN THEM, CLICK HERE!
Please help us appreciate the SWEET treats being donated to sugarcoat our THANK YOU to each of our Westfield Washington Schools staff members! Thanks to these fantastic bakers, you will be spoiled upon your departure from Laugh It Off with Shamrock Cookies, Caramels, Macarons, Brownie Bites, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Bread Pudding, and more!
Contact: creoliciousbakery@ gmail.com
Contact: Chefkaryn@ yahoo.com
Cookie Dough on the go!
Contact: johnstonl@wws.k12.in.us
Contact: deliciousdozen12@ gmail.com
La Macaron - Carmel
Contact: Lemacaron.carmel.in@gmai l.com
Pastry Sweet & Salty
Waldis Cakes
Contact: waldiscake1985@gmail.com
Contact: judymworkman@gmail.com
With the help of community partners, staff will have the opportunity to participate in the Gift Card Pull! If you are interested in donating gift cards, please contact knotta@wws.k12.in.us and we can give you more information.
On behalf of the Westfield Education Foundation, Westfield Washington Schools PTOs, and the Westfield Washington School Administration, Thank you! We appreciate you. We value you. Enjoy your evening and know that our students' are Rock Strong, thanks to you!
