Mothers’ Guild Celebrates Successful Fashion Show Fundraiser
The Central Catholic Mothers’ Guild held its annual Fall Fashion Show and Luncheon on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 at the Twentieth Century Club in Oakland.
By Maria Aikins, Central Catholic Mothers’ Guild President
The Central Catholic Mothers’ Guild held its annual Fall Fashion Show and Luncheon on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 at the Twentieth Century Club in Oakland. The Fashion Show and Luncheon is the Mothers’ Guild’s most significant fundraiser and a “can’t miss” social event for Central moms. Proceeds from past Fashion Shows have gone to support the De La Salle Center. This year, the Mothers’ Guild will be making a donation to support first floor classroom renovations.
The Mothers’ Guild Luncheon is part of a rich tradition at Central since 1941 when the Central Catholic Mothers’ Guild held their Dessert Bridge and Fashion Show at the Hotel Schenley which was attended by more than 800 women.
This year’s event welcomed approximately 200 women including Central moms and their guests. Central moms volunteered to model the latest fashions along with student volunteers from Oakland Catholic High School.
All in attendance were in awe of the colorful combinations and styles put together by Carabella for every occasion. The students surprised the audience by ending their run wearing cute and comfy pajamas by PJ Salvage.
A new twist this year involved our Central Catholic young men sporting clothing and accessories from Shop 412 in the SouthSide Works complex. The store was opened in 2008 by Central grads Christian, ’04 and Aaron Kinkela, ’02, whose goal was to create a logo and brand steeped in the insight that “in Pittsburgh, Hometown is Hero.”
The Central Catholic Mothers’ Guild is among the oldest school organizations. Our mission is to enhance the school experience for our sons, our teachers, our school community and Central moms.
We invite you to become a part of the Central Catholic Mothers’ Guild and help support our mission and events. Information on the Mothers’ Guild can be found on the school website under Campus Life and meeting dates are posted on the School Calendar.
Anyone interested in information on the Mothers’ Guild should email Maria Aikins, 2017-18 President, at cc.mothers.guild@gmail.com.
