2023 Luncheon
together we rise ●TOGETHER WE shine
April 27, 2023
River Oaks Country Club
Honorary Chairs
Wendy and Danny Daboval
We are committed to providing students at Nativity Academy with the opportunity to thrive and grow in a safe and loving environment. Thanks to friends like you, our 8th Annual Luncheon, Together We Rise ● Together We Shine, raised a record breaking $388,000!
Thank you for supporting Nativity Academy students to realize their full potential and create transformative change within communities. Together we are giving our students a bright and shining future!
Questions: Please contact Daniela Simpson at danielar313@gmail.com or Susan Thraen at sthraen@nativityhouston.org
DETAILS DATE: Thursday, April 27, 2023 TIME: 11:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. SPEAKER: Richard de la Cuadra LOCATION: The River Oaks Country Club 1600 River Oaks Blvd Houston, TX 77019 MAKE A GIFT: Donations CONTACT: Daniela Simpson at danielar313@gmail.com Susan Thraen at sthraen@nativityhouston.org |
HOST COMMITTEE
Maky and Carlos Abello Alva Allen Lynn Aven Cathy Beathard Emily Bryant Allison Byman Emily Clay Jennifer Dye Madelyn and George Farris Cathy and Joe Garcia-Prats Stephanie Grote Cherie Hendershot Ana Lee Jacobs Demi Jessett Carmen Jordan Julie Koch Rachel Leaman Aileen McCormick Tammy Noe Origin Bank Magnolia Phillips Nancy Popp Joy Posoli Martha Rutledge Theresa Sandoval Tim Schauer Peggy and Jim Shallock Daniela Simpson Victoria Villarreal Linda and Kerry Walsh Suzanne Werner Carrie Morey Zamora |
Table Sponsorships
VALEDICTORIAN - $25,000
SALUTATORIAN - $15,000
SUMMA CUM LAUDE - $10,000
MAGNA CUM LAUDE - $5,000
CUM LAUDE - $3,000
HONOR ROLL - $2,000 (limited availability)
*Meet and Greet with Keynote Speaker will take place immediately prior to the luncheon from 10:45 - 11:15am .
- Named sponsor of the luncheon on all printed materials
- Premier seating for 10
- Meet and Greet with Keynote Speaker*
- Notecards designed by NA students
- Invitation for 10 to kick off reception
- Recognition during the event
- Recognition on the school's website
SALUTATORIAN - $15,000
- Premier seating for 10
- Meet and Greet with Keynote Speaker*
- Notecards designed by NA students
- Invitation for 10 to kick off reception
- Recognition on invitation and program
- Recognition on the school's website
SUMMA CUM LAUDE - $10,000
- Premier seating for 10
- Meet and Greet with Keynote Speaker*
- Notecards designed by NA students
- Invitation for 5 to kick off reception
- Recognition on invitation and program
- Recognition on the school's website
MAGNA CUM LAUDE - $5,000
- Priority seating for 10
- Meet and Greet with Keynote Speaker*
- Notecards designed by NA students
- Recognition on invitation and program
- Recognition on the school's website
CUM LAUDE - $3,000
- Priority seating for 10
- Recognition on invitation and program
- Recognition on the school's website
HONOR ROLL - $2,000 (limited availability)
- Seating for 10
- Recognition on invitation and program
- Recognition on the school's website
*Meet and Greet with Keynote Speaker will take place immediately prior to the luncheon from 10:45 - 11:15am .
2023 Table Sponsors
VALEDICTORIAN
Wendy and Danny Daboval
SALUTATORIAN
Cathy and Joseph Garcia-Prats
SUMMA CUM LAUDE
MAGNA CUM LAUDE
Maky and Carlos Abello | David S. Baum Foundation | Cathy Beathard and Aileen McCormick | Emily Clay | Madelyn and George Farris | Garcia-Prats Family | Friends of the Garcia-Prats Family | Suzanne and Bob Werner
CUM LAUDE
Libby and James Adams | Alva and Tron Allen | Terry and Lynn Aven | Allison and Matthew Byman | Richard de la Cuadra/Xavier Academy | Cherie and Simon Hendershot | Ana Lee Jacobs, Holly Roberts Narcisse and Theresa Sandoval | Demi Jessett and Keely Moore | Carrie and Michael Zamora
HONOR ROLL
Ariana Anijer, Anna Gryska, Aubrey Leatherman, Caitlin Rance, and Victoria Villarreal | Julie and Mike Koch|Cathy and Giorgio Borlenghi | Maria and Albert Braden and Peggy and Jim Shallock | Catherine and Tito Daboval and Dorothy Daboval | Jennifer Dye, Stephanie Grote, Rachael Leaman, Nancy Popp, and Martha Rutledge | Andrea Davidson and Kathleen Pennington | St. Laurence Social Concerns Ministry | Yen Leong | Casey and Jeremy Newton | Tammy and Steve Noe | Elsa Piekielniak | Angie and Tim Schauer | Daniela and Randy Simpson | Strake Jesuit College Preparatory and Cristo Rey Jesuit | Theresian Friends: Martha Aguardo-Romaguera, Julia Batdorf, Jet Booth, Lynn Gillespie, Evelyn McConnell, Gretchen Penny, Mary Puccini, Kathy Simpson, Mary Spiller | Linda and Kerry Walsh
Wendy and Danny Daboval
SALUTATORIAN
Cathy and Joseph Garcia-Prats
SUMMA CUM LAUDE
MAGNA CUM LAUDE
Maky and Carlos Abello | David S. Baum Foundation | Cathy Beathard and Aileen McCormick | Emily Clay | Madelyn and George Farris | Garcia-Prats Family | Friends of the Garcia-Prats Family | Suzanne and Bob Werner
CUM LAUDE
Libby and James Adams | Alva and Tron Allen | Terry and Lynn Aven | Allison and Matthew Byman | Richard de la Cuadra/Xavier Academy | Cherie and Simon Hendershot | Ana Lee Jacobs, Holly Roberts Narcisse and Theresa Sandoval | Demi Jessett and Keely Moore | Carrie and Michael Zamora
HONOR ROLL
Ariana Anijer, Anna Gryska, Aubrey Leatherman, Caitlin Rance, and Victoria Villarreal | Julie and Mike Koch|Cathy and Giorgio Borlenghi | Maria and Albert Braden and Peggy and Jim Shallock | Catherine and Tito Daboval and Dorothy Daboval | Jennifer Dye, Stephanie Grote, Rachael Leaman, Nancy Popp, and Martha Rutledge | Andrea Davidson and Kathleen Pennington | St. Laurence Social Concerns Ministry | Yen Leong | Casey and Jeremy Newton | Tammy and Steve Noe | Elsa Piekielniak | Angie and Tim Schauer | Daniela and Randy Simpson | Strake Jesuit College Preparatory and Cristo Rey Jesuit | Theresian Friends: Martha Aguardo-Romaguera, Julia Batdorf, Jet Booth, Lynn Gillespie, Evelyn McConnell, Gretchen Penny, Mary Puccini, Kathy Simpson, Mary Spiller | Linda and Kerry Walsh
2023 Corporate Sponsors
Individual Tickets
SOLD OUT!
Donations
If you cannot attend the luncheon but would still like to support us, donations can be made online.
2023 Speaker
Richard de la Cuadra is an innovative educator who takes a collaborative and personalized approach to education, changing the way students experience school. Richard was born in Ecuador and spent his teen years in New York where he attended Nativity Mission School followed by Xavier High School. He is a graduate from Holy Cross in Massachusetts and upon graduating he entered the field of education and moved to Texas. He has served as a teacher and administrative leader in a variety of schools ranging from large public schools, to small private schools, and religious schools. After watching students become frustrated and hopeless in traditional and rigid school settings, Richard set out to create a new education model where learning is student centered, flexible, stimulating, and personalized. In 2007 Richard opened the doors to Xavier Educational Academy in West University, Texas. Since the founding the school has grown to 180 students grades 3-12th.
Richard is a life-long learner and has continued his education in collaborative leadership through the Houston Galveston Institute and the Taos Institute. He is on staff at HGI and most recently was invited by Harlene Anderson to contribute a chapter for the book “Collaborative-Dialogic Practice: Relationships and Conversations That Make a Difference Across Contexts and Cultures.” His staff is trained in collaborative leadership and positive psychology, enabling them to help connect with students on a more meaningful and personalized level. Through international trips, unique electives, rigorous but supportive courses, and an overall focus on well-being, Xavier students receive a comprehensive education that nurtures them on an academic and personal level. Richard's goal is to help each student tap into their potential and thrive. He is honored to get to share Xavier's story and his innovative model for education with the hope of inspiring others to embrace this approach of collaborative learning. |
RAFFLE
Guest enjoyed entering in their chance to win three great prizes: a $200 Gift Card to Trellis Spa at the Houstonian Hotel, a $180 Lupe Tortilla Gift Card for a fajita dinner for 10, and a $250 Gift Card to go toward a fabulous cake made by Belinda Ponce, one of our school teachers. Congratulations to the winners!
previous luncheons:
2023 LUNCHEON
"TOGETHER WE RISE ●TOGETHER WE SHINE"
"TOGETHER WE RISE ●TOGETHER WE SHINE"
2022 LUNCHEON
"Path to the dream"
2021 LUNCHEON
"FAITH, HOPE, LOVE"
"FAITH, HOPE, LOVE"
2020 LUNCHEON
"POWER OF LISTENING"
"POWER OF LISTENING"
2019 Luncheon
"LEssons in kindness"
2018 LUNCHEON
"BE PART OF THE MAGIC"
"BE PART OF THE MAGIC"
2017 LUNCHEON
"ROOTED PROMISES"
"ROOTED PROMISES"
2016 LUNCHEON
"THINK BIG"
"THINK BIG"