The Alumni Association of Thomas More Prep-Marian is proud to sponsor the 52nd Annual Auction for Christian Education (ACE). From the first auction in 1975 to 2025, ACE has raised $14,552,846.91 for Thomas More Prep-Marian.

The Hays business community, TMP-Marian parents, alumni, and friends have worked many years together with the Capuchin friars and Agnesian sisters and now the Diocese of Salina to keep the dream of a Catholic educational option alive for Hays, Ellis County, and western Kansas. Thanks to you, our alumni, and many others in the business and professional community, ACE is a continuing testimony to your support of, and belief in, our mission.

DRESS CODE

Dressy Casual

HOSTS

Curtis & Annette Hammeke

Travis & Pamela Grizzell

ITEM #160 "Al Billinger Fieldhouse"

This year’s ACE is a transformative renovation of the Al Billinger Fieldhouse, converting the aging boiler into a modern HVAC system. This will bring air conditioning to the gym arena for the first time, along with replacing many of the facility’s original windows. Since 1951, the fieldhouse has been a cornerstone of Monarch life, echoing with the cheers, music, and memories of generations.

As we approach our nation’s 250th anniversary, this project stands as a fitting act of stewardship—honoring the legacy of those who came before us, serving today’s students with comfort and efficiency, and investing in the future of Hays Catholic Schools. We invite our alumni, families, and friends to prayerfully consider supporting Item #160, helping ensure that Al Billinger Fieldhouse remains a vibrant, year-round home for competition, celebration, and community for decades to come.

ACE 2026 SCHEDULE

Friday, April 24, 2026

9:00 a.m. Live Kick-off with Hays Area Chamber of Commerce & Online Auction Bidding Begins

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. ACE Preview Party (Preview ticket required to enter)

9:00 p.m. Preview Party Raffle Drawing (Tickets sold exclusively at this event)

Saturday, April 25, 2026

5:00 p.m. Social Hour

6:00 p.m. Dinner catered by Gellas Lb. Event Center

6:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Online Auction Bidding Closes

7:00 p.m. Live Auction

10:00 p.m. Raffle Sales End

Raffle Drawings will be held following the conclusion of the live auction.

Seating Chart

Learn more about ACE 2026

ACE 2026 - LIVE AUCTION TICKETS

Sponsored by Thomas More Prep-Marian Alumni Association