Luncheon

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

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

2023 Corporate Sponsors

TITLE SPONSOR

SPEAKER UNDERWRITER

David Harvey

PRINTING UNDERWRITER

Joy and Paul Posoli

DECOR UNDERWRITING

Savor & Nibble by Daniela
Uplifted Concepts by Jill

STUDENT UNDERWRITING

Minuteman Press Westchase
Sharon and Paul Rayner

VIDEO/PHOTOGRAPHY

Dena Rafte and Grant Harvey

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!