The Royal Ball Returns April 25 – A Celebration For Every Student

The Royal Ball: Royal Pride Foundation’s Signature Annual Benefit Lifting Every Royal at San  Marcos High School (Photo credit: Rhonda Lee Johnson Photography)  

The Royal Pride Foundation announces The Royal Ball, its signature annual benefit, an  unforgettable evening of celebration, connection, and purpose designed to lift opportunity  for every student at San Marcos High School. 

Hosted beneath the stars in the beautiful gardens of the Santa Barbara Club, The Royal Ball  blends impact with inspiration and fun, featuring a delicious catered dinner and appetizers, a  full bar, exciting and unique auction items, and dancing in an elegant outdoor setting. The  evening will once again be guided by incredible celebrity emcee Andrew Firestone, whose  warmth, humor, and longtime support of the community make him a cherished part of this  special night. 

Unlike all others, such as individual fundraisers that support a single team or program, The  Royal Ball creates campus-wide impact, spanning academics, arts, athletics, clubs, and student  life. Sponsorships and contributions provide flexible resources that allow educators and school  leaders to strengthen learning environments, enhance student experiences, and invest where  the need, and opportunity, is greatest. 

San Marcos High School is experiencing a powerful season of momentum. Students are thriving  in classrooms, on stages and fields, and across a campus culture grounded in belonging and  excellence. The Royal Ball is a both a joyful celebration of what’s working and an investment in  what’s next. 

Funds raised at The Royal Ball support campus-wide priorities, including classroom  enhancements and facility improvements that help students learn, gather, and perform at their  best, today and for the future. The Royal Pride Foundation also supports student-centered  initiatives such as the Royal Care Closet – a welcoming, confidential resource that supports students in need when financial barriers might otherwise prevent them from participating fully in school or accessing the support they need to succeed, as well as teacher & staff grants,  classroom tools, college-readiness opportunities, and programs that build leadership,  belonging, and pride across campus. 

“San Marcos is in Golden Age of momentum and possibility,” said Kristi Newton, President of the  Royal Pride Foundation. “The Royal Ball invites our community to come together for an evening of  fun and generosity, strengthening what’s working and expanding opportunity for every Royal.”  

The Royal Pride Foundation extends special thanks to The Royal Ball Co-Chairs, Alexis Tande  and Dalina Klan, for their leadership and vision in bringing this evening to life, and invites  community and corporate partners to participate through sponsorships, tables, and  underwriting that fuel school-wide excellence. More than a celebration, The Royal Ball is how  our community comes together, over great food, lively entertainment, and shared purpose, to  strengthen the foundation that supports every Royal, every day. 

Event Details: The Royal Ball is on April 25, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Club, 1105  

Tickets & Sponsorships: https://smhsroyalball.my.canva.site 

Learn more about the Royal Pride Foundation: https://www.royalpridefoundation.org Media Contact: Michele Voigt, Royal Pride Foundation, Michele@mauvisual.com • (818) 517-4238  RPF Contact: Karen Callanan, Executive Director, karen@royalpridefoundation.org • (805) 967-4581 ext. 5562