10 Highlight Moments from School Soirée: Thursday Night Lights 2025

School Soirée: Thursday Night Lights was a record-breaking night! In fact, we’re still replaying the highlights. More than 550+ guests came ready to play and brought all the team spirit. 

Here are our top 10 favorite moments of the night:

1. Team Mercy stepped up as our Game Day Presenting Sponsor, bringing spirit and support to the night!

2. What a beautiful evening for a tailgate! Huge shoutout to Reliable Toyota for making this pre-game celebration possible.

3. Central Bank made the start of the night extra special as our pregame sponsor! A big thanks to SMC Packaging for building an incredible press box and turning our game day dreams into reality.

4. Loomer Rentals helped us score big as our Postgame Sponsor! Their partnership allowed us to wrap up the evening in true victory fashion — celebrating success and student impact long after the final whistle.

5. Our School Soirée Committee truly went above and beyond. Their teamwork and dedication made every moment of the night shine!

6. The board’s entrance was nothing short of spectacular, highlighted by stunning cold sparks that lit up the night and captured the excitement of the evening.

7. Together, we raised an incredible $683,525 to meet the health, hunger, and hygiene needs of local students — a record-breaking total that will make a real difference in the lives of children across Missouri.

8. When we passed our $500,000 fundraising goal, Doug and Krystal kept their word and took the Gatorade Dunk — a fun (and cold!) way to celebrate a big win for students.

9. Congratulations to John Stark, who was absolutely thrilled to receive the Championship Prize package! His excitement and generosity reflected the heart of what this evening is all about — coming together to help every student succeed.

10. Skyglow Drones closed out the night with an incredible light show that lit up the sky and brought an unforgettable evening of teamwork and community spirit to a close.