Kathy and Mike Bouvier with Tom Schwenk.

The Galveston Education Foundation hosted its annual Seaside Spring Soirée on March 5 at the 1880 Garten Verein. Galveston school district supporters gathered to celebrate public education and pay homage to the GISD Book Bus with a Treasure Island theme. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, libations, a silent auction and live music from Mickey Hobbs. The annual event raises funds to support the foundation along with grants to teachers and schools. Photos by Carla Peoples

Javian Jackson and William Schuster.

Lori and Don Nurdin.

Lisette and Tony Brown, Galveston school district board president.

Dominic Etienne and Zahrah Ektefaei.

Shae and Karen Jobe with Tammy Heffernan and Mary Lou Kelso.

Donna Pagel and Sara Smart.

Christina Payne and Mark Ciavaglia.

Edie Harrington and Mary Cooper.

Audrey Torres and Keri Launius.