2026 Gesu Gala Program Book

Welcome to the 2026 Gesu Gala!

Stronger Together!

Thursday, May 14 | 6pm Water Works by Cescaphe

Make a direct impact!

Gesu School offers a range of athletics, enrichment classes, and after-school programs. You can support a specific program by making a direct impact gift.

Click here to browse some of the programs that make Gesu unique and truly help our students grow into well-rounded, engaged members of the community.

Thank you to our Gala vendors: AmFund Cescaphe Edward Savaria Photography Faraj Balloons Helm Creative Kristen Maxwell, Live Illustrator Philadelphia Water Department: Fairmount Water Works: Mussel Hatchery Rio by EBE

Congratulations to the cast and crew of Lion King Kids!

Donate to contribute to the arts at Gesu.

HOLD for John Curry

Harvest Equities salutes John J. Curry for his years of service to The Gesu School.

Through Gesu you have meaningfully enriched the lives of thousands of our city’s children.

We congratulate the 2026 Gesu Spirit Medalists St. Joe’s Prep and John Curry, Cura Personalis Awardee Kathy Seidman, and Alumni Awardee Carol Maillard.

Peter Gould & Robin Potter

Congratulations to Spirit Medalists John Curry and The Prep, Alumni Awardee Carol Maillard, and Cura Personalis Awardee Kathy Seidman.

Thank you for your many contributions to Gesu School.

Craig & Jean Burns

Congratulations to the Gesu Class of 2026 and to the fantastic teachers and staff that support and lead the way!

Allan & Pat Murphy

The Maguire Foundation is pleased to support Gesu School and the 2026 Gala.

Arrupe Jesuit Community congratulates Gesu School on continuing to grow the mission!

Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center

Congratulations to the Class of 2026

Diane & Jim Brecker

Congratulations John Curry, from Gordon Daniels and Land Services USA

Congratulations to the Gesu Class of 2026, and thank you to Gesu faculty, staff, and Board members, especially this year’s honoree, John Curry!

Wishing everyone a wonderful summer.

With great appreciation, Kate Hovde and Ken Kulak

GESU WORKS! Love to all, Chris Beck

John Curry, Congratulations on receiving the Mark Solomon Gesu Spirit Award. Well deserved with your many years of service.

We are proud to support you and Gesu’s vital mission.

Steve & Denise Doherty Julianna Hike Fund

Congratulations to John Curry on your work with Gesu School.

Bill and Sue Connor

Congratulations to John Curry on being the recipient of the Mark Solomon Gesu Spirit Medal!

Joan & Bryan Carter

Thank you to the faculty and staff at Gesu for their hard work supporting the students this year.

Best wishes to the Gesu Class of 2026.

Ollie Young

John, Congratulations on being honored at this year's Gesu Gala! It is a privilege to work alongside someone with such dedication to the community. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition with you.

Your friends at Murland Dainoff LLC

Congratulations to the Gesu Class of 2026 and all award winners! All the best to this outstanding school in the Jesuit and IHM traditions.

Andy & Karen Cavacos

Congratulations and best wishes to the Gesu class of 2026!

Thank you to Gesu’s teachers and staff for all you do!

Rard & Judy Davies

Proud to support and partner with our friends at Gesu!

Thank you for your support of Gesu School!