A Night of Impact: How Our Students Stole the Show at the Gala
April 27th, 2026
The energy at this year’s gala was electric, but the true spark didn’t come from the décor or the music. It came from the students.
Because of your generous support, these bright young minds are thriving. They are the reason we gather, the reason we give, and the heartbeat of our mission. This year, our partner schools did not just attend, they led the way.
From the warm smiles at the door to the impressive projects, here is how our students made the night unforgettable.
As you arrived, you were met by the leaders of tomorrow. These students represented their schools with poise and professionalism, reminding us all why our investment in their education matters so much.
Austin Preparatory School
Bellesini Academy
Cathedral High School
Lawrence Catholic Academy
Malden Catholic High School
Nativity Preparatory School
OLPH Mission Grammar School
Saint Agatha School
Saint Agnes School
Saint Columbkille Partnership School
Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy
Saint Theresa School
Saint John's Preparatory School
Saint Mary of the Assumption School
Trinity Catholic Academy



Down the hallway leading to the ballroom, the students took center stage to show you exactly what your donations make possible. Their creativity and intellect were on full display through a variety of unique showcases.
Academy of Notre Dame - Tyngsboro: Wowed the crowd with their unique "Soup" presentation.
East Boston Central Catholic: Displayed genius-level creativity with their latest original inventions.
Ursuline Academy: Showcased a high-tech collaboration between their Latin classes and the iHub.
Fontbonne Academy: Shared the beauty of their latest collaborative art project.
Cardinal Spellman High School: Their Future Business Leaders shared their vision for the next generation of industry.
St. John Paul II Catholic Academy (Dorchester): Captured hearts of our Chairman reception with beautiful paintings.
St. John Paul II Catholic Academy (Neponset): Reminded us of our shared responsibility as "Stewards of Grace."
St. John Paul II Catholic Academy (Columbia): Captured hearts with "Grace in Motion"—an AI robot the students programmed themselves to navigate the gala floor and interact with guests.
When you see these students, you are not just seeing kids in uniforms. You are seeing the direct result of your philanthropy. You are seeing confidence, opportunity, and the next generation of leaders.We saw a community coming together to ensure these students have every opportunity to succeed. Your support provides the scholarships, the technology, and the faith-based environments where these children thrive.
To our schools: Thank you for your partnership and for sharing your incredible students with us.
To our donors: Thank you for being the reason they can dream so big.
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