Join Us
FOR AN EVENING OF CHARITY AND CELEBRATION
You’re Invited
To the 2026 Incarnate Word Academy Gala & Auction: Spring in the City!
Join us for an unforge able evening as we celebrate the spirit of Incarnate Word Academy at our annual Gala & Auction. This year’s theme, Spring in the City, invites you to immerse yourself in the charm and whimsy of a beautiful springtime while supporting the bright futures of our IWA students.
Honoring
This year, we are proud to honor FATHER R. TROY GATELY AND SAINT JOHN VIANNEY CATHOLIC CHURCH for their exceptional dedication to our mission.
Date Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time
6:30 p.m: Registration Opens • Auction Viewing 7:30 p.m: Ballroom Doors Open
Location The Revaire 7122 Old Katy Rd., Houston, TX 77024
Dress Code Spring Cocktail A ire
GALA COMMITTEE
Sister Lauren Beck, C.V.I., IWA President, and Cathy Stephen, IWA Principal, extend a heartfelt thank you to our dedicated commi ee members whose e orts make this evening possible.
Gala Co-Chairs
Cheryl and Nick Dzurec • Juliana and Bryan Gaige
Ti any and Brandon Mullen
Underwriter Commi ee
Carol Barndollar • Olivia Bergeron ’15 and Noah Giese
Lane e Kowis '88 • Caroline and Christopher Marciano
Monica Cia o '98 and Oscar Montemayor Christi and Dean Quinn
Gala Commi ee
Rina Barahona • Mary Go • Alisha Harrison
Cathryn Horan • Liana Ramirez • Vanshella Reeves
Victoria Wright
Wine & Spirits Pull Chairs
Tatiana McBride • Gabriela Montoya
SPRING IN THE CITY SPONSORS
A Gi of Legacy
The Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament
The Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word
A Gi of Benevolence
Saint John Vianney Catholic Church
A Gi of A ection
Dona and Al Clay • David Harvey & Mikki Hebl, Ph.D.
A Gi of Sentiment
The Astros Foundation • Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Bramanti
Lori Gallagher and Curtis Hu • St. Thomas High School
A Gi of Heart
David J. and Judith Beck Foundation
Christi and Dean Quinn • Kari and Sean Tracey
A Gi of Compassion
Carol Barndollar • Kristina Barrios ‘02
Mary Ann Beachler Charitable Fund • Carol and Joe Birkofer
Bill Braden • Cheryl and Nick Dzurec
Friends of Saint John Vianney
Juliana and Bryan Gaige • Jan Koehn
Lane e Kowis '88 • Ginny and Dennis Malloy
Ti any and Brandon Mullen
Jo Pease and Tim English, Robyn Su on Scanlan Foundation
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and School
Special thanks to all our table sponsors and underwriters whose generous contributions were received a er the print deadline.
SPRING IN THE CITY UNDERWRITERS
Golden Ticket
Richard Scalzi i in honor of Fr. Troy Gately
Entertainment
Katy Theroux
Bar
Pa i and Mark Day • Kay Hawthorn and Andrew B. Hawthorn
Décor
Deb Freitag ’75 and Curtis Jaska
Diane Freitag ’78 and Daniel Kopfensteiner
Wine & Spirit Pull
Caroline and Christopher Marciano
Monica Cia o ’98 and Oscar Montemayor • Stellar Bank
Volunteer Hospitality
Sarah and Chris Burke • Sonja and Charles Novo
Julie and Kevin Wells
IWA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Fr. Dempsey Rosales Acosta • Ms. Kristina Barrios ’02
Sr. Lauren Beck, C.V.I. • Ms. Carol Birkofer
Sr. Maria Eleanor Caisido, C.V.I. • Mr. David Doherty
Mr. Stephen Edworthy • Mrs. Leslie Flickinger
Mr. Anthony Gamez • Fr. John Huber, CSB
Sr. Carmel O’Malley, C.V.I. • Mrs. Christi Quinn
Mrs. Katy Theroux
Visit IWA’s Auction Website to preview a stunning selection of Live Auction treasures, including luxury trips, one-of-a-kind experiences and more.
The Silent Auction opens for bidding two weeks before the gala, on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Don’t miss your chance to bid and win incredible items while supporting our students.
Scan the QR code below or visit: onecau.se/iwagala26 to see all of the great items! Incarnate Word Academy provides young women with a Catholic college-preparatory education, helping them grow in their relationship with Jesus, the Incarnate Word, and live according to His values.
