# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Vaz Preparatory School 75th Anniversary & Benefit Gala
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 11:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Celebrating 75 Years of Excellence — Honoring Our Legacy, Inspiring the Future. Join us for a prestigious Black Tie evening of celebrationAbout this EventFor 75 years, Vaz Preparatory School has stood as a cornerstone of academic excellence in Jamaica — shaping generations of leaders, innovators, athletes, and changemakers who carry its legacy across the globe.On Saturday, September 12, 2026, we invite you to join us for the Vaz Preparatory School 75th Anniversary & Benefit Gala — a landmark Black Tie evening of celebration, recognition, and community at the prestigious AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston, Jamaica.This is more than a reunion. It is a call to action. A chance to honor where we came from and invest in where our students are going.What Your Ticket SupportsProceeds from this gala will directly fund:• Scholarship Fund — ensuring deserving students have access to a quality education• Solar Panel Installation — advancing sustainability and reducing school operating costs• Technology & Innovation Lab Development — equipping students with skills for the future• Creative Center Upgrades — expanding support for students with special needs• 75th Gala Staging — delivering a celebration that honors our proud historyWhat to Expect on the Night• Formal gala dinner in a world-class setting• Awards and alumni recognition ceremony• Live entertainment• Networking with alumni from Jamaica, the United States, Canada, the UK, and beyond• Special tributes and legacy presentations• After Party ( Dance Until)Dress CodeBlack Tie | Formal Attire WelcomeSponsorship OpportunitiesInterested in sponsoring the gala or a table? Corporate and individual sponsorship packages are available. Contact us to discuss partnership opportunities vaz75@vpsalumni.orgVPSPSA Directors Contact & QuestionsAllison Porter-Smalling | Director Strategic Partnerships & Events | porter.allison@vpsalumni.org | WhatsApp: 480-799-8690Simone Fisher | Fundraising Director | simonef@vpsalumni.org | WhatsApp: 917-972-2514Kathie-Ann Ulett Hall |Treasurer| kulett@vpsalumni.org | WhatsApp: 954 -483-3347Peter Richardson |President | peter.richardn@vpsalumni.org | Whatsapp: 954-682-6846#IAMVazPrep75  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/57a9ba60-a4ab-11f1-8345-8160f1306c66-rimg-w980-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PMCocktail & Hors d'oeuvres
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kingston/vaz-preparatory-school-75th-anniversary-and-benefit-gala/100001989713178679
- **Event Categories**: parties, entertainment, nonprofit, charities
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - door_time: 2026-09-13T00:00:00Z
  - Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: AC Hotel Kingston, Jamaica
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 2658.5, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Kingston
- **state**: SD
- **country**: Jamaica
- **location**: AC Hotel Kingston, Jamaica
- **lat**: 18.0085833
- **long**: -76.7782458
- **full address**: AC Hotel Kingston, Jamaica, 38-42 Lady Musgrave Road, Kingston, Jamaica

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Vaz Preparatory School 75th Anniversary & Benefit Gala being held?
  - **A:** Vaz Preparatory School 75th Anniversary & Benefit Gala takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 11:30 pm at AC Hotel Kingston, Jamaica, 38-42 Lady Musgrave Road, Kingston, Jamaica.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Vaz Preparatory School 75th Anniversary & Benefit Gala?
  - **A:** Vaz Preparatory School 75th Anniversary & Benefit Gala is organized by Vaz Prep School Past Student Association -VPSPSA.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Vaz Preparatory School 75th Anniversary & Benefit Gala is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kingston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Vaz Preparatory School 75th Anniversary & Benefit Gala sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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