Amid a picturesque scenic background, the sixth annual Children’s School of Excellence Auction in Rainier was jam-packed with support, love and inspiration.

The auction netted about $142,000.

Even though last year’s auction raised about $100,000 more compared to this year, the devotion and support was far from lacking.

“It was absolutely a wonderful success,” said Terri Church, publicity coordinator for CSE. “A lot more people came out than any other year.”

Founded in 1999, CSE is a Washington state approved pre-K through eighth grade coeducational nonprofit school.

The auction helps students attend the school by paying for its $5,700 per year tuition.

The most anticipated and highly bid upon item, a one-hour private session with Ramtha, was purchased for $37,500 by Ramtha’s School of Enlightenment student Rebecca Capezio.

Capezio, who won last year’s private session bid for $172,500, is the granddaughter of Harry Oppenheimer, a South African businessman and former chairman of De Beers Consolidated Mines.

Though on a smaller scale in comparison, various other items garnered high bids of $1,000 or more.

An MXU 150 ATV went for $4,000. Actress Salma Hayek donated a bathtub from one of her movies that sold for $3,000.

A 22-inch mahogany and maple roulette wheel topped out at $2,100.

Additionally, the live auction’s first official item, artwork by CSE first-grader Anjou Mankamyer, went for $1,000.

Midway through the event, auctioneers Cindy and Dan Schorno started a paddle call for financial aid by asking the audience for donations.

CSE founder Marjorie Layden, actress and RSE student Linda Evans, and RSE spokesman Steve Klein each donated a full year of tuition for a student.

One audience member donated $5,000 while others gave various increments including $50, $100, $200, $500 and higher amounts.

“I think it (the auction) shows that it’s a unique school that people support,” Church said.

“It shows that people associated with the school, or come to the auction, have a clear understanding that it’s an excellent school with an excellent curriculum.”

“The children love it.”

Church said the auction was a success because of the communities’ support and the work from volunteers.

“This is so treasured and immeasurable,” she said.