Gezellig is Holland Hall’s signature fundraising celebration, bringing our community together each year in support of the people and programs that make Holland Hall extraordinary. The annual Gezellig Online Auction offers exciting opportunities to bid on unique items and experiences, while every other year, the celebration comes to life with an unforgettable in-person gala featuring inspired themes, great food and entertainment, and an exciting live auction. Whether online or in person, Gezellig is a joyful tradition of connection, generosity, and community all in support of Holland Hall.
A special thank you to our Gezellig Co-chairs Camille Fazel & Madison Graves and our Event Planner, Annie Brady, with Annie Brady Design LLC/ Magpie.
Kylie Allred, Bailey Bird, Erika Bourne, Michelle Briggs, Mary Anne Conley, Ashley Cross, Abby Graves, Ashley Hughes, Torre Khalaf, Cassie Lefevre, Alexa Maloney, Erika Massey, Sarah Morgan, Sam Renner, Kulsum Siddiqui, Amanda Therrell, Erin Yancy, Grace Young, Bronya Zamarin, Stephanie Zito
Big Sky Presenting Patrons
Presenting Sponsor
Presenting Auction Sponsor
Dance Floor Sponsor
Valet Sponsor
Tallgrass Patrons
Cowboy Patrons
Stampede Patron
Frontier Patron
Sarah Smith
Holland Hall Chaplain Sarah Smith joined Holland Hall in 2023 after coaching at independent schools in Oklahoma City, then leading her own parish, before spending time at the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma.
She holds degrees from Notre Dame and Vanderbilt.
A sixth-generation Oklahoman who graduated from an independent school, she is uniquely qualified to teach religion courses and offer pastoral care at Holland Hall.
Christy Utter
Christy serves as the Middle School Chaplain in addition to her role as head field hockey coach. A 1992 graduate of Holland Hall, Utter coached at the University of Louisville and Brown before returning to Holland Hall.
She holds degrees from the University of North Carolina and the University of Louisville.
Her mission as a chaplain is simple: Helping students to understand the consequences of their choices, helping them to develop a strong moral compass, and guiding them as they lead of life of loving others with compassion, no judgment, and understanding and appreciating the differences in others.
Kristin Lees
Kristin serves as the Primary School Chaplain and is instrumental in teaching the Second Step curriculum, which promotes social and emotional skills in children. The program fosters and builds skills related to empathy, communication, problem-solving, and emotional regulation.
