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Hockaday Celebration 2027
HOCKADAY CELEBRATION 2027: ELECTRIC RODEO
ONE UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT l ENDLESS IMPACT!
SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2027
Join us for Electric Rodeo, where Neon Lights & Western Nights
Saddle up – the countdown starts now!
Erin Keith & Ashley Ruggeri
Hockaday Celebration Co-Chairs, 2026-2027
Presented by the Hockaday Parents’ Association
Proceeds from the Hockaday Celebration 2027 efforts will make a great impact through The Ela Hockaday Fund for Faculty Excellence, which endows the School with tools to attract and retain the best and brightest faculty.
Join us for Electric Rodeo, where Neon Lights & Western Nights
come to life with live music, Texas-inspired cuisine, signature cocktails,
exciting auction experiences, and the Sewell Luxury Automobile Raffle drawing.
Throughout the year, look for Electric Rodeo merchandise, Social Events, and special opportunities to support Hockaday through the Celebration 2027 efforts.
Whether you’re joining us on the dance floor, bidding in the auction,
or volunteering behind the scenes, there’s a place for everyone
to be part of this year’s Celebration. Saddle up – the countdown starts now!
Erin Keith & Ashley Ruggeri
Hockaday Celebration Co-Chairs, 2026-2027
Presented by the Hockaday Parents’ Association
Proceeds from the Hockaday Celebration 2027 efforts will make a great impact through The Ela Hockaday Fund for Faculty Excellence, which endows the School with tools to attract and retain the best and brightest faculty.
Electric Rodeo Social Events 2026-2027
Electric Rodeo Social Events Are Live!
The fun starts now! Join us throughout the year for five incredible social events bringing the Hockaday community together: Trivia Night, Pickleball, Dad’s Poker Night, Parent-Daughter Yoga, and the Howdy, Sweetheart Dance. There’s something for everyone!
Winner Takes All Trivia Night - October 16, 2026
Chairs - Porschla Kidd and Meredith Lewis Perry ‘02
Full House at the Rodeo Dad's Poker Night - Friday, January 29, 2027
Chairs - John Coker, David Conrad, Dale Fresh, Mac Gao, Athur Greenstein, Tony Johnston, Jason Larsen, Mitch Salzberg, Eric Salmassian, and Ian Wright
Chairs - Porschla Kidd and Meredith Lewis Perry ‘02
Full House at the Rodeo Dad's Poker Night - Friday, January 29, 2027
Chairs - John Coker, David Conrad, Dale Fresh, Mac Gao, Athur Greenstein, Tony Johnston, Jason Larsen, Mitch Salzberg, Eric Salmassian, and Ian Wright
Namaste Y'all Yoga - January 30, 2027
Middle and Upper School Parent-Daughter Yoga
Chairs - Merritt Denton Russ ‘01 and Natasha Desai
Middle and Upper School Parent-Daughter Yoga
Chairs - Merritt Denton Russ ‘01 and Natasha Desai
Howdy, Sweetheart - Lower School Dance! - February 6, 2027
Chairs - Becca Marcus Fernandes ‘96, Monica Peng, and Sofi Sugasti
Chairs - Becca Marcus Fernandes ‘96, Monica Peng, and Sofi Sugasti
Saddle-Up and Serve MS Pickleball - Sunday, February 7, 2027
Chairs - Caroline Flaningan and Mary Catherine Unis
Chairs - Caroline Flaningan and Mary Catherine Unis
Want to support the Celebration?
Sponsorship opportunities are available for each social event.
Visit the Electric Rodeo Social Events page for event details, tickets, and sponsorship opportunities by clicking the link below.
Electric Rodeo Celebration 2027 Committee
HOCKADAY CELEBRATION 2027: ELECTRIC RODEO TEAM
Co-Chairs –
Erin Keith
Ashley Ruggeri
Team –
Robin Gelinas Berkley ’93
John Coker
Victoria Montgomery Cullum ’99
Devon Conrad
Natasha Desai
Natasha De Masi
Becca Marcus Fernandes ’96
Caroline Flanigan
Porschla Kidd
Tiffany Leedy
Malia Mitchell
Abby Hoak Morton ’05
Carly Nance
Jill Rosellini Ombrello ’00
Anisha Patel
Monica Peng
Meredith Lewis Perry ’02
Tully Phillips
Erica Radman
Elizabeth Rivas
Merritt Denton Russ ’01
Jonna Seline
Robyn Schwartz Siegel ’99
Jody Stein
Sofi Sugasti
Mary Catherine Unis
Electric Rodeo T-shirts
Electric Rodeo T-shirts are Sold Out!
Missed yours?
Pre-orders are now open! Place your order by October 23.
Choose your size and reserve your Electric Rodeo Benefit T-shirt today.All proceeds for the Hockaday Celebration 2027 will support
The Ela Hockaday Fund for Faculty Excellence.
Thank you for your support!
Volunteers Needed
Help us create an unforgettable celebration for the Hockaday community. Volunteer opportunities are available throughout the year, from auction support to merchandise sales, mailings, and helping bring our socials and the Hockaday Celebration to life. Whether you have a few hours or want to be involved throughout the year, we’d love to have you on the team.
Celebration Contacts
Erin Keith
Ashley Ruggeri
Electric Rodeo Celebration 2027 Co-Chairs
Lori Baker
HPA and Benefit Liaison
LJBaker@hockaday.org
214.360.6581
The Hockaday School
Within the private school community, The Hockaday School is an independent college-preparatory day school for girls from grades PK–12 located in Dallas, Texas. Students realize their limitless potential through challenging academic curricula, arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs so that they are inspired to lead lives of purpose and impact.
The Hockaday School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational, admissions, financial aid, athletic, and other policies and programs.
The Hockaday School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational, admissions, financial aid, athletic, and other policies and programs.