WHO: Bethesda Academy, a successful school for boys in grades 6 through 12 emphasizing a love of God, a love of learning and a strong work ethic.

WHAT: Bethesda Academy Scholarship Gala. The Savannah community, friends and donors are invited to attend the inaugural Scholarship Gala at Bethesda Academy, a elegant evening of fine dining, live music and dancing. The Scholarship Gala will celebrate the Class of 2014 and raise critical scholarship dollars to benefit the Gateway Scholarship Fund, an essential component of Bethesda's generous financial aid program which offers young men a truly unique educational experience.

With 274 years of rich history and continued dedication to young men, Bethesda has been a constant presence in the Savannah community. Students are offered a holistic learning environment using a blend of technology, traditional classroom instruction and entrepreneurial work-study opportunities. Bethesda Academy’s high academic success rates include: 95 percent of students graduating on time and 85 percent of students advancing to higher education opportunities.

Tickets are available online at:

http://www.bethesdaacademy.org/giving/special-events/scholarship-gala/

WHEN: Friday, May 16, 2014

6:30-10:30 p.m.

WHERE: Bethesda Academy

9520 Ferguson Avenue

Savannah, Georgia

COST: Tickets are $150 per person.

NOTE: Black tie optional

MORE: For Scholarship Gala questions, please contact Elizabeth Brown at

912.351.2061. For sponsorship questions, please contact Andrea Dove at 912.644.4376.