Gala Raises Funds for Student Financial Aid
O
On April 6, the College held its 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner Dance to raise funds for student financial aid. Over 300 participants enjoyed an evening of fine dining and dancing, with special guests Senator and Mrs. Rick Santorum, Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde, and former Mouseketeer, Sherry Alberoni.
Event sponsors included Owen and Bernadette Smith and the Church Music Association of America. McCarthy & Akers PLC, Valley Health, and Rappahannock Cellars were also principle sponsors. The event raised more than $185,000. “The event was a great success,” said John Ciskanik, the College’s vice president for advancement. “Not only was it an elegant and enjoyable evening, but we were able to shore up resources for our robust 100% donor-driven student financial aid program. Thanks to the attendees and sponsors, we have surpassed our fundraising goals for this year.”
funding, and its high-caliber alumni. During the dinner, College president Timothy O’Donnell gave reflections on the College’s 35th Anniversary. “For 35 years we have been sending forth deeply educated, joyful witnesses to our Crucified Risen Lord, to take leadership roles in the New Evangelization,” he said. “Our work is not done. Together we are accomplishing great things for Christ—it is just the beginning.” The gala concluded with a dance, which featured live swing music performed by Yesterday Swing Orchestra.
Ciskanik said that donors and sponsors are attracted to the college because of its commitment to an authentic Catholic liberal arts education, its refusal to accept federal
Dr. O’Donnell and his wife, Cathy, with Sen. Rick Santorum and his wife, Karen. Board member Robert Scrivener (’81)with his family at the dinner.
Thirty-five years after the founding: (L-R) Raymund and Sheila O’Herron, Dr. Onalee McGraw, Mrs. Anne O’Reilly, Mike and Kristin Burns.
8
Instaurare
Craig and Diana Pascoe look at plans for the expansion of Christ the King Chapel during a special reception for President’s Council members.