Event Details
The Grosse Pointe Academy Action Auction 2025
Saturday, May 10, 2025
5:30 pm
The Grosse Pointe Academy Tracy Fieldhouse
Cocktails, Silent and Live Auctions, seated dinner, and dancing.
Auction Chairs
Katie and Billy O'Keefe
Celia and Steve Wade
Honorary Chairs
Patti and Jim Anderson
(Action Auction is a 21+ event)
Paddle Raise
Investing in the Future: AI at GPA
The Grosse Pointe Academy is introducing a groundbreaking AI Initiative for grades 4 to 8, and this year’s Paddle Raise at the Action Auction will play a key role in bringing this vision to life. Our goal is to raise $300,000 to create a state-of-the-art AI Lab with cutting-edge technology and provide faculty training in order to teach and empower students to use AI effectively for problem-solving and critical thinking.
AI is revolutionizing the way we learn, work, and innovate. To ensure our students are prepared, GPA is committed to integrating AI education that goes beyond technology use—teaching students to think critically, solve complex problems, and engage with AI ethically and responsibly.
What Your Support Will Fund
Funds raised through the Paddle Raise will directly support:
- Cutting-Edge Equipment & Software
- Development of a Comprehensive AI Curriculum focused on AI literacy, machine learning, data analysis, and ethics.
- Faculty Training & Development to provide our educators with specialized AI training
AI Curriculum Objectives
Our AI program is designed to equip students with five key competencies:
- AI Awareness – Recognizing AI’s presence in daily life and understanding its impact on society.
- AI Understanding – Gaining foundational knowledge of machine learning, algorithms, and data-driven decision-making.
- AI Skills Development – Hands-on experiences with AI tools, chatbot creation, and real-world applications.
- AI Ethics and Responsible Use – Develop ethical reasoning and critical thinking regarding AI’s societal impact.
- AI Project Implementation and Presentation – Apply AI knowledge and skills to develop and present a final AI-related project.
Join Us in Taking Flight!
By raising your paddle at the Action Auction, you are investing in the future of education at GPA. Your generosity will ensure that our students are not just passive users of technology but innovative thinkers and leaders.
About
Action Auction is a long-standing Academy tradition and for over 50 years, The Grosse Pointe Academy has relied on the support of the Auction to ensure it is able to continue to provide the highest quality programming in academics, athletics, and the arts. All proceeds from Action Auction go directly to support the Academy's mission to nurture, challenge, and inspire its students.
To learn more about The Grosse Pointe Academy, go to www.gpacademy.org.
Contact
Emily Scupholm at escupholm@gpacademy.org.