A hear tfelt thank you to our dedicated committee members whose Gala Co-Chairs
Caroline and Christopher Marciano Monica Ciatto ’98 and Oscar
Montemayor Trac y and Mark Temple
Under writer Committee
Carol Barndollar Laurel and Jeb Bashaw Brandi and Bobby Dixon
Join us f or an evening of charity and celebration Gala Committee
Kerr y and Mike Taylor K at y Theroux Christi and Dean Quinn
Host Committee
David Beck Dr. William Braden Nora and Richard Brooks
Rev. Brendan J. Cahill David Har vey Rev. Houston Okonma
Larr y K aiser, Sr. Cora Sue Mach ‘60 Ginny and Dennis Malloy
Rev. James Murphy, CSB Steve Schwar zbach
Auction Chairs
Falcon Family Club Board
Wine & Spirits Pull Chair
Mar y and Christopher Mar ten
IWA Leadership
Sr. Lauren Beck , C.V.I., President Cathy Stephen, Principal
IWA Board of Directors
Sr. Lauren Beck , C.V.I. Sr. Maria Eleanor Caisido, C.V.I.
Fr. John Huber, CSB Sr. Kevina Keating, CC VI
Sr. Carmel O ’Malley, C.V.I.
Gala Committee
2 0 2 5 I NC A R N ATE WO R D AC A D EM Y G A L A & A U CT I O N: O LÉ M A D R I D
A hear tfelt thank you to our dedicated committee members whose Gala Co-Chairs
Caroline and Christopher Marciano Monica Ciatto ’98 and Oscar Montemayor Trac y and Mark Temple
S PA IN I N THE HE A R T OF H O U S T O N
Under writer Committee
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the spirit of Incarnate Word Academy at our annual Gala and Auction. This year ’s theme, Olé Madrid, invites you to immerse yourself in the charm and sophistication of Old-World Spain while suppor ting the bright futures of our IWA students.
Carol Barndollar Laurel and Jeb Bashaw Brandi and Bobby Dixon Kerr y and Mike Taylor K at y Theroux Christi and Dean Quinn
Host Committee
David Beck Dr. William Braden Nora and Richard Brooks
Rev. Brendan J. Cahill David Har vey Rev. Houston Okonma
Honoring
Larr y K aiser, Sr. Cora Sue Mach ‘60 Ginny and Dennis Malloy
This year, we are proud to honor The Congregation of the Sisters of Charit y of the Incarnate Word for their exceptional dedication to our mission.
Rev. James Murphy, CSB Steve Schwar zbach
Auction Chairs
Falcon Family Club Board
Date Saturday, April 26, 2025
Wine & Spirits Pull Chair
Mar y and Christopher Mar ten
Location
The Revaire 7 12 2 Old K at y Rd., Houston, T X 7 7024
IWA Leadership
Sr. Lauren Beck , C.V.I., President Cathy Stephen, Principal
6:30pm Registration Opens 7:20pm Time
IWA Board of Directors
Ballroom Doors Open
Sr. Lauren Beck , C.V.I. Sr. Maria Eleanor Caisido, C.V.I.
Dress code
Fr. John Huber, CSB Sr. Kevina Keating, CC VI
Upscale Spanish Elegance
Sr. Carmel O ’Malley, C.V.I. Cocktail Attire
Olé Madrid Sponsors
A Gift of Legacy
The Sisters of Charit y of the Incarnate Word
The Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament
A Gift of Character
CHRISTUS Health
S PA IN I N THE HE A R T OF H O U S T O N
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the spirit of Incarnate Word Academy at our annual Gala and Auction. This year ’s theme, Olé Madrid, invites you to immerse yourself in the charm and sophistication of Old-World Spain while suppor ting the bright futures of our IWA students.
Astros Foundation Har vey Clear y K at y Theroux
A Gift of Sentiment
Honoring
A Gift of Hear t
This year, we are proud to honor
David J. and Judith Beck Foundation Toni Blankmann and
Bob Weiner, Jo Pease and Tim English, Genny and Tedd Winter
Marciano and Montemayor Families Steve Schwar zbach
The Congregation of the Sisters of Charit y of the Incarnate Word for their exceptional dedication to our mission.
St. Thomas High School Christi and Dean Quinn
Date
Saturday, April 26, 2025
A Gift of Compassion
Pat Arnold and Dan Sheehan Carol Barndollar
Location
Mar y Ann Beachler Charitable Fund Carol and Joe Birkofer
The Revaire
Bill Braden CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare Lanette Kowis ‘88
7 12 2 Old K at y Rd., Houston, T X 7 7024
The K aiser Family : In Loving Memor y of Helen
Time
Ginny and Dennis Malloy St. Vincent de Paul Church and School
6:00pm VIP Reception
Kerr y and Mike Taylor Trac y and Mark Temple
6:30pm Registration Opens
7:20pm Ballroom Doors Open
Special thanks to all our table sponsors and underwriters whose generous contributions were received after the print deadline.
Dress code
Upscale Spanish Elegance Cocktail Attire
Olé Madrid Underwriters
Olé Madrid Underwriters
Olé Madrid Sponsors
Enter tainment
Enter tainment
A Gift of Legacy
S can l an F oun da t io n
S can l an F oun da t io n
The Sisters of Charit y of the Incarnate Word
Bar
Bar
The Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament
N o ra and R ic h a r d B r o o k s
N o ra and R ic h a r d B r o o k s
A Gift of Character
Pa tt i and Ma r k D a y
Pa tt i and Ma r k D a y
K at e and John F i t zg e ra l d
K at e and John F i t zg e ra l d
CHRISTUS Health
K ay Haw thorn and Andrew B. Haw thorn
K ay Haw thorn and Andrew B. Haw thorn
Jan Koehn
Jan Koehn
Astros Foundation Har vey Clear y K at y Theroux
Decor
Decor
B i l l B rad e n
B i l l B rad e n
A Gift of Sentiment
Sa ra h and C h r i s B u r ke
Sa ra h and C h r i s B u r ke
Wine & Spirit Pull
Wine & Spirit Pull
A Gift of Hear t
M r. and M r s . G a r y Don e l s o n
C a r o ly n a n d D av i d S ear s
M r. and M r s . G a r y Don e l s o n C a r o ly n a n d D av i d S ear s S t e l l ar Ban k
S t e l l ar Ban k
David J. and Judith Beck Foundation Toni Blankmann and Bob Weiner, Jo Pease and Tim English, Genny and Tedd Winter
Marciano and Montemayor Families Steve Schwar zbach
Volunteer Hospitalit y
Volunteer Hospitalit y
St. Thomas High School Christi and Dean Quinn
H e a t her and Ky le T h i e l
A
Gift of
H e a t her and Ky le T h i e l Ano n y mo u s
Ano n y mo u s
Compassion
Pat Arnold and Dan Sheehan Carol Barndollar
Mar y Ann Beachler Charitable Fund Carol and Joe Birkofer
IWA Board of Advisors
IWA Board of Advisors
Bill Braden CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare Lanette Kowis ‘88
The K aiser Family : In Loving Memor y of Helen Ginny and Dennis Malloy St. Vincent de Paul Church and School
Ms. Carol Birkofer Ms. Nora Brooks Ms. Mar y Caprio
Ms. Carol Birkofer Ms. Nora Brooks Ms. Mar y Caprio
Mr. Stephen Edwor thy Mr. Anthony Gamez Ms. Vanessa Gar za
Mr. Stephen Edwor thy Mr. Anthony Gamez Ms. Vanessa Gar za
Ms. Olivia Giese Mr. Colin F. Hageney Deacon Thad Kudela
Kerr y and Mike Taylor Trac y and Mark Temple
Ms. Olivia Giese Mr. Colin F. Hageney Deacon Thad Kudela
Ms. Andrea Quinn Ms. Christi Quinn Ms. Carolyn Sears
Ms. Andrea Quinn Ms. Christi Quinn Ms. Carolyn Sears
Mr. Jonathan Wasielewski Mr. Tedd Winter
Special thanks to all our table sponsors and underwriters whose generous contributions were received after the print deadline.
Mr. Jonathan Wasielewski Mr. Tedd Winter
Discover Exclusive Auction Items
Discover Exclusive Auction Items
Visit IWA’s Auction Website to preview a stunning selection of Live Auction treasures, including luxur y trips, one -of-a-kind experiences, and more.
Visit IWA’s Auction Website to preview a stunning selection of Live Auction treasures, including luxur y trips, one -of-a-kind experiences, and more.
The Silent Auction opens for bidding two weeks before the gala, on Saturday, April 12 , 2025. Don’ t miss your chance to bid on and win incredible items while suppor ting our students.
The Silent Auction opens for bidding two weeks before the gala, on Saturday, April 12 , 2025. Don’ t miss your chance to bid on and win incredible items while suppor ting our students.
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Scan the QR code below or visit : onecau.se/iwagala25 to see all of the great items!
Incarnate Word Academy provides young women with a Catholic college -preparator y education, helping them grow in their relationship with Jesus, the Incarnate Word, and live according to His values.
Incarnate Word Academy provides young women with a Catholic college -preparator y education, helping them grow in their relationship with Jesus, the Incarnate Word, and live according to His values.
Incarnate Word Academy
Incarnate Word Academy
609 Craw ford Street , Houston, T X 7 7002 7 13-2 27-3637
609 Craw ford Street , Houston, T X 7 7002 7 13-2 27-3637
INC A R N A T E W O R D . O R G
INC A R N A T E W O R D . O R G
Incarnate Word Academy is a 501(c)3 organization. Contributions are deductible to the ex tent allowed by law. Tax ID: 74-1280554.
Incarnate Word Academy is a 501(c)3 organization. Contributions are deductible to the ex tent allowed by law. Tax ID: 74-1280554.