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Congé

Friday, January 24th, 2025

Congé is Duchesne Academy’s annual fundraising event celebrated by parents, alumnae, and friends of Duchesne. More than 400 people attend this festive event which is held the last weekend in January, and includes a silent and live auction, raffle, food, drinks, and fun! The funds raised directly support the school’s operating budget and need-based tuition assistance.  

Attire: Duchesne Spirit/Cocktail Casual

Purchase your tickets to Congé

Purchase a raffle ticket!

  • Purchase ONLINE using a debit card (in accordance with Nebraska regulations, credit cards may not be used to purchase raffle tickets)
  • Purchase via Venmo @duchesne-conge
     
  • Send a CHECK or CASH to:
    Duchesne Academy
    Attn Congé Raffle
    3601 Burt St.
    Omaha, NE 68131
  • Contact Julie Swartz at 402-558-3800 or jswartz@duchesneacademy.org.

    A Congé volunteer will complete your raffle stub to ensure it will be included in the drawing.

Event Timeline

Friday, January 24th
5:30 PM - 10 PM
Attire: Duchesne Spirit

5:30 PM Mass

6:00 PM Registration in the Performing Arts Center. Parking is available in the student parking lot.

6:00 - 8:00 PM 

  • Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres on the 1st floor
  • Silent Auction
  • Sign up for a Beer Tasting session
  • Try your luck at winning a prize on the golf simulator

8:00 PM Make your way down to the Theater for the program

8:15 PM

  • Welcome and brief student presentation
  • Live Auction and Raise the Paddle
  • Raffle Drawing

9:15-10:00 PM

  • Desserts and Last Call in the Performing Arts Center

Shop exclusive Congé items

Contact the Congé Team

Thank you to our sponsors!