IWA Advancing the Mission - Winter 2022

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INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY FOUNDATION NEWSLETTER WINTER 2022

A LEGACY OF LIVING YOUR FAITH: A MATTER OF DEEDS

By Mary Nicholas Morgan ‘70

Passing through our neighborhood when I was a very young girl, I asked my mother what ‘that’ was (that clearly being an elementary school with children going in and out, playing at recess on the playgrounds). She told me it was Wilson Elementary School and that was a public school for neighborhood children. I asked, “well, why don’t I go there?” She responded that it was a ‘privilege’ that I went to St. Patrick’s School (along with my brothers). I suppose I didn’t understand the concept of privilege so she further explained that they pay taxes so there are good neighborhood public schools (such as she and my father attended) but that they thought it important enough to save their money so that we could be educated well not only in the fundamentals but also in our faith.

My education at IWA provided a good academic foundation with dedicated teachers that knew your capabilities and expected your work to match them. It provided ample opportunities to explore interests in the elective courses and leadership opportunities in extra-curricular activities. Daily occasions (in religion classes) were provided to explore topical matters where almost anything could be discussed as long as you could support your argument and do so respectfully.

After both my parents had passed away, I began doing genealogical research and realized I knew little about their history except that they were both first-generation Americans. Their story is like many (most) immigrant stories – coming to this country to escape extreme poverty, looking for an opportunity and having faith that this would be the case.

My grandparents (who were long deceased by the time I was born) on both sides of the family emigrated from Ireland. Ship manifests show they had little (next to nothing) as assets. Many of them paid for siblings (up to 10) and parents to immigrate. All eventually landed in Chicago, IL.

Both my parents each lost a parent very early in life. They went to public schools. Within a few years of graduating high school, both of my parents served during WWII – my father in the Navy, my mother as a WAC where she was stationed in Marseilles, France. Following the war, they married, left their siblings, and moved to Corpus Christi. My father and a buddy from the war searched for good locations to start a business and they settled on Corpus Christi. He and his partner ran Auto Motor Exchange on S. Port Ave for 35 years. My parents were active in a number of Catholic and civic associations (lifelong members of St. Patrick’s Church, St. Patrick’s Men’s Club, Knights of Columbus, Spohn Hospital, Port Ave. Businessmen’s Association) and humbly lived their faith while quietly helping those less fortunate.

St. Paul said, “What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works?... So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” From my education and being a confirmed Catholic means your faith is a matter of deeds, not words. What a great example my parents were of this.

I cannot imagine a better tribute to both my parents than this scholarship to IWA in their names - Agnes E. and Patrick W. Nicholas Scholarship. To provide a student assistance with tuition so that they can have the “privilege” to attend IWA and learn in such an environment would absolutely delight both Agnes and P.W.

Agnes and Patrick Nicholas with their daughter Mary and twin sons, Andrew and Doug.

Charles F. McCauley Scholarship in memory of Charles C. McCauley

The strong educational legacy of Incarnate Word Academy has thrived for more than 150 years because of the essential and strong partnerships established between the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament and members of the school community. Meaningful relationships with IWA’s many alumni, parents, grandparents, past parents, and friends continue to provide key support for today’s students and faculty.

One particular partnership that has richly blessed the IWA community is shared with the McCauley Family. It all began with Charles F. McCauley, or “Mr. Mac” as he was affectionately known, who selflessly and regularly contributed his time, talent, and treasure to both the school and the convent.

In gratitude for Mr. Mac’s steadfast support, and as a testament to his bond with the Sisters, Sister Brigid O’Neil created a beautiful wood carving on a mahogany desk that featured emblems and designs representing the history and lives of Mr. and Mrs. McCauley. The mahogany desk, which was originally acquired by a World War I veteran while stationed in the Philippines, had been gifted to her in 1966. In circa 1975, Sr. Brigid presented the desk with her fine carvings which included the harbor bridge, ships passing, oil wells, the Sisters’ emblem, and more, to Mr. Mac who cherished the special desk for his lifetime and is now proudly displayed at the office of his grandson, William “Bill” McCauley, II.

As a lasting tribute to the McCauley Family legacy, The Charles F. McCauley Scholarship was established in memory of Charles C. McCauley to help ensure the gift of a Catholic education continues for generations to come.

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Sister Brigid O’Neil showing her completed desktop.

Charles F. “Mr. Mac” McCauley

Carved designs representing the Mr. Mac’s life.

ANNUAL REPORT - 2021-2022

The Incarnate Word Academy Foundation was established in 1989 by the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament to provide adequate funding for scholarships and educational development solely for Incarnate Word Academy in Corpus Christi, Texas. It serves as a stable ongoing way of assuring tuition assistance for years to come by providing an entity for receiving and managing the contributions of donors according to their intent. The IWA Foundation is committed to scholarships and tuition assistance grants, faculty professional growth, and quality Catholic education into the future. Inviting the school community, past parents, friends, and benefactors to partner with the Sisters through the Foundation in providing a quality education in a Catholic school environment has been a blessing to all concerned — the Sisters, the IWA family, and the larger community.

The 2021-2022 Incarnate Word Academy Foundation Report is presented by the Trustees of the Foundation to express appreciation to donors and to practice good stewardship of the resources entrusted to our care. This report is published separately to recognize the distinction between Incarnate Word Academy and the Incarnate Word Academy Foundation, a funding source separate from the annual financial management of the school.

We are grateful to those who have contributed to the Incarnate Word Academy Foundation through scholarships, memorials, and bequests. We ask God’s blessings on you and your families.

Trustees and Officers of the Incarnate Word Academy Foundation

Sister Annette Wagner ’64, President

Sister Barbara Netek ’65, Trustee

Sister Rosa Maria Ortiz, Trustee

Sister Anna Marie Espinosa ‘66, Trustee

Sister Theresa Nguyen, Trustee

Sandra Trespeces, Treasurer

The Incarnate Word Academy Scholarship Program began in 1978. Scholarships are a powerful way to make a difference in the lives of others and help keep Incarnate Word Academy accessible to as many students as possible.

A permanent scholarship is established with a minimum of $10,000 as an endowed fund within the Incarnate Word Academy Foundation. The principal of the fund is invested and a portion of the earned interest is distributed to qualifying students, preserving the principal to generate future awards.

Scholarships enrich student life at Incarnate Word Academy and support the school in perpetuity, helping to build ongoing funds to sustain IWA in the years to come. Donors are encouraged to make additional contributions to current permanent scholarship finds in order to increase the fund and earnings amounts over time.

Names following the individual scholarships are the donors for the 2021-2022 fiscal year.

Sister Dorothy Anhaiser Scholarship

Mr. and Mrs. Leon Anhaiser

Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Cunningham

LCDR Frederick A. and Mrs. Elena D. Helle, Ret.

Sister Noreen Begley Scholarship

Aloysa Mae LeMaire ‘71

Annette Deanne (Dee Dee) Berry Scholarship

Wilbur Dean Berry Scholarship

Kuntscher 50th Celebrants Scholarship

Frank and Margaret Kuntscher Scholarship

Joe and Geri Kuntscher ’59 and Family Scholarship

Kuntscher Sisters Scholarship

Jim and Betty Nemec Petru Scholarship

Chris Riedel Scholarship

Scott and Josephine Temple Scholarship

James, Eloize, and Wilma Weisman Scholarship

Mary M. Kuntscher Berry ‘56

Webb Berry Family

Captain and Mrs. Charles N. Kistler

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kuntscher

Joe and Geri Petru Kuntscher ‘59

Sister Juliane Kuntscher, IWBS ‘55

Sister Michelle Marie Kuntscher, IWBS ‘60

Mr. Victor A. Kuntscher

Mr. and Mrs. W. James Petru

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Remliner

Mr. and Mrs. Wood Riedel

Terry and Judy Kuntscher Temple ‘64

Dolores Petru Vesely ‘56

Dr. Bob Bezdek Scholarship

Dr. Robert R. Bezdek

Sarah Elizabeth Gough‑Bordenet Scholarship

Mr. and Mrs. Darrell J. Atkins

Mr. Robert P. Bordenet

Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Gough

Brehony Sisters Scholarship

Richard E. Eleazer Scholarship

Sister Anna Marie Espinosa, IWBS ‘66 Scholarship

Adolfo Garza Scholarship

Sister Martha O’Gara ‘51 Scholarship

Jose Torres Scholarship

Casper Wenzel Scholarship

Courtney and Michael J. Daehne ‘08

Busker Memorial Scholarship

Gary and Ann Busker Clarke ‘70

Ms. Lucy Slaughter

Rev. Monsignor Mark Chamberlin Scholarship

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Chamberlin

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick L. Flanigan

Paul and Marie Chilen Scholarship

Richard and Mary Ann Chilen Davis ‘57

Sister Elizabeth Close Scholarship

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Coco

Hector P. and Wanda F. Garcia Scholarship

Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation

Jimmy Akers and Cecilia Garcia‑Akers ‘70

Robert M. “Bob” and Neva Lee Knight

Gough ‘44 Scholarship

Mr. and Mrs. Darrell J. Atkins

Mr. Robert P. Bordenet

Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Gough

Mother M. Patricia Gunning Scholarship

Aloysia Mae LeMaire ‘71

Bonnie O. and John R. Haas

Mr. Arthur B. Haas

Richard J. Hatch, Sr. Scholarship

Ms. Elizabeth Padon

Mr. and Mrs. David Webster

Catherine “Tad” ‘32 and Buck Kelly Scholarship

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Broussard

Dorothy Hetherington Diaz ‘62

Raymond and Margaret Mary Kelly Dreyer ‘62

Mrs. Dolores Gillece

Mr. and Mrs. William M. Hertel

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Holy

Mr. Henry Sheeran

Mr. Jane B. Skinner

Mr. and Mrs. David W. Sweat

Ms. Alice Thomson

Mr. and Mrs. Casper Wenzel

Amy Laudadio ‘89 Scholarship

Mrs. Mary Ann Love

Luis Lopez Scholarship

Linda Lopez‑George ‘78

Martin‑Hamner Scholarship

Ms. Meghan Conway

Charles F. McCauley Scholarship

Mr. William J. “Bill” McCauley, II

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Carl Elter and Maxwell & Patricia Brown Meyers ‘51 Scholarship

Patricia Brown Meyers ‘51

Kenneth D. and Elizabeth K. Morgan Scholarship

Mrs. Goldie B. Acuna

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Broussard

Mr. and Mrs. Allen G. Daehne

Dorothy Hetherington Diaz ‘62

Raymond and Margaret Mary Kelly Dreyer ‘62

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Holy

Ms. Judy Jones

Mrs. June Kelly

Ms. Judy Limerick

Ms. Virginia Linn

Lucille Prado Lira ‘57

Charles and Elizabeth Whitworth Menard ‘57

Mr. and Mrs. Gerry C. Morrow

Anthony “Tony”, CCCA ‘59 and Mary Jo Glomb Norrell ‘62

Ms. Monica A. Roberts

Allan and J’aime Adams Ryskind ‘58

John M. and Rebecca Linn Schaub ‘85

Shell Oil Company

Jane B. Skinner

Donald and Susan Milloy Taft ‘62

Mr. and Mrs. George K. Tyson

Mr. and Mrs. Julio Villoch

Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Volpe, Jr.

Marjorie A. Shearer Whelan ‘55

Mostaghasi Family Scholarship

Mr. and Mrs. Mossa Mostaghasi

Mark Muckleroy Scholarship

Mr. and Mrs. Laverne P. Hubert, II

Patty and Joe Mueller Scholarship

Mrs. Patty P. Mueller

Helen Power Munro Scholarship

Jack W. and Grace D. Ford Powers ‘63

Agnes E. and Patrick W. Nicholas Scholarship

Mr. Andrew J. Nicholas

Mr. Douglas Nicholas

Keri ‘95, Kacy ‘89, and Rus ‘93 Richards Scholarship

Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus F. Richards, III

Patrick “Pat” Rivers ‘55, CCCA Scholarship

Joe and Mary Catherine Rivers Pennington ‘50

Sister Judith Marie Saenz Scholarship in memory of Roy and MaryEmma Ward Nicholas and Eugenia Gamez Langston

Courtney and Michael J. Daehne ‘08

Mr. Ignacio Ramos

The Jeanne de Matel Heritage Circle

St. Jude Memorial Scholarship, in memory of Samuel L. Canterbury, III

Ms. Amy Snell Canterbury

Crit and Margaret Anderson Sciantarelli ‘37 Scholarship

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Schultz

Gerald Robert and Willie Mae Shirley Scholarship

Mr. and Mrs. Allen G. Daehne

Sister Martha Ann Snapka ‘53 Scholarship

Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Montoya

Sandra Pope LeMaire Sykora ‘66 Scholarship

Aloysia Mae LeMaire ‘71

Ms. Mary E. LeMaire

Wally and Bernice Whitworth ‘35 Scholarship

Margaret Whitworth Cunningham ‘74

Shell Oil Company

The Jeanne de Matel Heritage Circle was established by the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament in 2003 to recognize individuals who have indicated that they have included Incarnate Word Academy in their wills. Through the generous bequests of past donors, Incarnate Word Academy has been able to continue to providing excellence in education and advancing the mission.

Anonymous

Dr. Robert Bezdek

Mary Gwen Foran Brummitt ‘49

Margaret Cassidy Estate

Joe and Margot Ortega Coco

Rosemary Logan Doolin ‘66

Sister Suzanne Friedmann, SFCC ‘57

Lidy Paul Fritz

Bobby and Donna Gough

Share Your Plans

Sammie H. Grunwald

Charles D. Imbergamo

Jennifer and Monty Lee

Ann Logan Lubben ‘64

Mary Elizabeth Meyer ’55 Estate

Patricia Brown Meyers ‘51

Shirley Paul Mireur

Travis H. and Jeanette E. Flusche Mullenix ‘54

Donald and Cecile Hendricks Pesek ‘76

Have you already included Incarnate Word Academy in your estate plans?

Dianne Raska

Patricia Riek ‘58

Mary C. Shead ‘43

Sara Solis

Ted and Dee Stephens

Alan and Mamie Stoner

Msgr. Alvin Tengler, CCCA ‘42

Maria Delia Tucker

Aneda Shead Zablocki ‘43

JeanneChezard de Matel

If so, please let us know so we can thank you and welcome you to the Jeanne de Matel Heritage Circle.

Have a question? Contact Connie F. Cadena at (361) 883‑0857, X100 or ccadena@iwacc.org.

Gifts in Honor Of

Rev. Monsignor Michael A. Howell

Reverend Monsignor Richard J. Shirley, PA ‘59

Rev. Monsignor Roger R. Smith

Rev. Monsignor Mark Chamberlin

Clara D. McCauley ’23

William J. “Memo” McCauley, III ‘21

William J. “Bill” McCauley, II

Gifts in Memory Of

Marie A. Orsak Alkema ‘48

Andrew G. Alkema

Joseph Carlucci, CCA ‘55

Mary Frances Carlucci ‘58

Donald and Susan Milloy Taft ‘62

Ronny L. Fritz, Sr.

Mr. and Mrs. Allen G. Daehne

Dr. Franz Hallermann

Mrs. Gisela Hallermann

Deceased Members of the Chamberlin, Mosmeyer, Harris, and Hunt Families

Rev. Monsignor Mark Chamberlin

Peggy Ann Osbourne Laudadio

Mrs. Mary Ann Love

Alice Bockholt McCumber ‘62

Raymond and Margaret Mary Kelly Dreyer ‘62

Gloria Walters Medina ‘56

Mrs. Andrea Griebner

Mrs. Joyce Lemma

Mrs. Diana Medina‑Cattarin

Mr. John Peterson

Mrs. Noelle Salmon

Mrs. Karen West

Mary Martin Meyer ‘55

Ms. Meghan Conway

Kenneth D. Morgan

Elizabeth “Toosie” Kelly Morgan ‘58

Mrs. Goldie B. Acuna

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Broussard

Mr. and Mrs. Allen G. Daehne

Dorothy Hetherington Diaz ‘62

Raymond and Margaret Mary Kelly Dreyer ‘62

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Holy

Ms. Judy Jones

Mrs. June Kelly

Ms. Judy Limerick

Ms. Virginia Linn

Lucille Prado Lira ‘57

Charles and Elizabeth Whitworth Menard ‘57

Mr. and Mrs. Gerry C. Morrow

Anthony “Tony”, CCCA ‘59 and Mary Jo Glomb Norrell ‘62

Ms. Monica A. Roberts

Allan and J’aime Adams Ryskind ‘58

John M. and Rebecca Linn Schaub ‘85

Shell Oil Company

Jane B. Skinner

Donald and Susan Milloy Taft ‘62

Mr. and Mrs. George K. Tyson

Mr. and Mrs. Julio Villoch

Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Volpe, Jr.

Marjorie A. Shearer Whelan ‘55

Sid and Rosalia Murray

Patricia Murray Eisenhauer ‘61

Patrick Uden Norrell, ‘56

Raymond and Margaret Mary Kelly Dreyer ‘62

Mark Schaub

John M. and Rebecca Linn Schaub ‘85

Nancy L. Busker Schultz ‘68

Gary and Ann Busker Clarke ‘70

Ms. Lucy Slaughter

Mrs. Ernesto Sierra

Raymond and Margaret Mary Kelly Dreyer ‘62

Geraldine “Gerry” Kelly Thomson ‘52

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Broussard

Dorothy Hetherington Diaz ‘62

Mrs. Dolores Gillece

Mr. and Mrs. William M. Hertel

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Holy

Mr. Henry Sheeran

Mr. Jane B. Skinner

Mr. and Mrs. David W. Sweat

Ms. Alice Thomson

Mr. and Mrs. Casper Wenzel

Ted L. Turner, Jr.

Ted “Trey” Leon Turner, III ‘12

Bobby Raymon Moore ‘14

Mr. and Mrs. Bobby R. Moore, Jr.

The Planned Giving Program provides opportunities for donors to promote and enhance Catholic education at Incarnate Word Academy as part of their legacy. One of the popular and exciting plans that partners use to strengthen our mission is the IWA Forever program. The IWA Forever program gives loyal alumni, families, and friends of Incarnate Word Academy the ability to ensure that their average annual giving continues forever upon their death.

To advance the mission of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word in making Jesus known and loved through education, the IWA Forever initiative allows alumni, family, and friends of Incarnate Word Academy to leave a lasting legacy that extends their Catholic education partnership into the future.

For more information contact: Connie F. Cadena, Development Director (361) 883-0857, ext. 100 or ccadena@iwacc.org

SCHOLARSHIP DONOR RECOGNITION

On March 25, 2022, the IWA community gathered at Mass celebrating the Feast of the Annunciation, presided by Fr. John Gafney. After closing prayer, Sister Annette Wagner, Superior General and President of the Incarnate Word Academy Foundation, took to the podium to introduce special guests of honor. An awards and signing ceremony was conducted at a reception immediately following Mass.

In total, the Incarnate Word Academy Foundation inducted eight donors into the Precious Stones Supporting the Mission Recognition Society. These distinct awards honor those who have cumulatively contributed a minimum of $10,000 up to $250,000 or more to the scholarship program. Special recognition was also given to eight scholarships that reached permanent status.

1. James Akers and Cecilia Garcia Akers’70 formalize the establishment of the Dr. Hector P. and Wanda F. Garcia Scholarship.

2. IWA Foundation President Sr. Annette Wagner ’64 visits with David Tehle and Mona Barrientes Tehle ’78 who traveled from California to attend.

3. Clare Canterbury (seated) is surrounded by family as she and Sr. Annette Wagner sign the certificate of completion for the St. Jude Memorial Scholarship, in honor of her late husband, Sam L. Canterbury.

4. Sisters and donors were among the special guests attending the campus wide Mass.

5. Fr. John Gafney celebrates the Sacrament of the Eucharist.

6. Students participate in every aspect of Mass as greeters, lectors, altar servers, and choir members.

In gratitude for the significant contributions of scholarship funds, the Precious Stones Supporting the Mission Scholarship Recognition Society was created. This recognition society acknowledges donors whose lifetime giving to the scholarship program totals $10,000 or more. An induction ceremony takes place during the Annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon.

“I will build you with stones of turquoise, your foundations with sapphires. I will make your battlements of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones. All your sons and daughters shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children.”

Diamond: $250,000+

Ruby: $100,000 249,999

*Names in bold are the 2022 inductees

Diamond

Lidy Fritz Estate

Patricia Brown Meyers ‘51

Sara Solis Educational Trust

Ruby

Jerri Hatch Paquette ’50

Lt. Colonel Maria del Carmen Solis

Emerald

Dr. Bob Bezek

Fritter Estate

George Anne Hubert Muckleroy ‘55

Patty and Joe Mueller, CCCA ‘42

Marguerite Sours Foundation

Sapphire Anonymous

Ellen Jane Carter

Bobby and Donna Gough

Vann and Mary Kennedy

Joe and Geri Petru Kuntscher ‘59

Shirley Paul Mireur Estate

O’Connor and Hewitt Foundation

Jack and Grace Powers ‘63

Cy and Dee Dee Richards

San Jacinto Title Services of Corpus Christi

Roman and Sophie Bezdek Snapka

Emerald: $50,000 99,999

Philomena Walker ’42

Casper and Emily Wenzel

Paul and Beverly York

Pearl Anonymous3

Cecilia Garcia Akers ’60 and James G. Akers

Dean and Mary Berry

Pat Megerle Booth ’49 and Gloria Spahn Boutte ‘49

Dr. Carlos Canales, M.D.

Dr. William ’53 and Ellen Jane Tiblier-Carter ‘53

Joe and Margot Coco

Troy L. Creamean

Richard and Mary Ann Chilen Davis ’57

The Escobedo Family

John and Patti Flood

The Gonzalez Family: Dr. Grace Gonzalez Glenn ‘62

Sapphire: $25,000 49,999

Pearl: $10,000 24,999

Mary Elizabeth LeMaire

Tom and Carol Losier

Nan McGloin

Joe Metz

Mary Martin Meyer ‘55

Mary Nicholas Morgan ‘70

Jeanette Flusche Mullenix ‘54

Pam and Joe Nemec, CCCA ‘61

Dennis and Marie Nicholas

Monica O’Neill

E.R. and Janice Phillips ‘55

The Rivers Family: Mary Catherine Pennington ’50, Joe, CCCA ’50, Henry, CCCA ’53 and Alex Rivers, CCCA ‘61

Arthur and Lora Roach

Mary Shead Estate

Edward Speed, CCCA ‘66

Ernest Speed, CCCA ‘58

Terry and Judy Temple ‘64

Msgr. Alvin Tengler, CCCA ‘42

M. Delia Cortez Tucker

Dr. Adela Gonzalez, PhD., MPA ‘56

Dr. Anna Marie GonzalezSorensen, PhD ‘57

Maxine Fergerson Grubbs

IWA Booster Club

IWA Middle Level PTO

Aloysia LeMaire ‘71

Scholarship Recognition Ceremony

The following scholarships were recognized for reaching permanent status:

Sarah Elizabeth Gough-Bordenet Scholarship

Sister Denise Cassidy Scholarship

Hector P. and Wanda F. Garcia Scholarship

Kuntscher Jubilarians Scholarship

Joe and Geraldine Kuntscher Family Scholarship

Kay and Ralph West, CCCA ’56

Angelo L. Zanetti

Cliff and Joyce Zarsky Scholarship

Charles F. McCauley Scholarship

Agnes E. and Patrick W. Nicholas Scholarship

St. Jude Memorial Scholarship (in memory of Samuel L. Canterbury, III)

-Isaiah 54:11-12

SCHOLARSHIP DONOR APPRECIATION

After a two year absence caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, The Incarnate Word Academy Foundation Trustees and school community enthusiastically welcomed scholarship donors back on campus for a series of donor appreciation breakfasts. These gatherings, which were held in April, 2022, provided a wonderful opportunity for our scholarship recipients to meet the contributors who have made their education possible.

Benefactors traveled from near and far to join us in celebrating the gift of a Catholic education. Scholarships continue to play a vital role in keeping tuition affordable and our student body diverse. In fact, this extreme generosity kept IWA’s doors open to nearly 40% of the students who were enrolled for the 2021-2022 school year.

1. Connie Cadena and Sr. Barbara Netek welcome scholarship supporter, Drew Nicholas, to campus.

2. Evelyn Roach ‘51 and Eleanor Zepeda traveled from San Antonio to meet the recipient of the Arthur and Lora Roach Scholarship.

3. Sister Anna Le hears a student’s personal account on the value of a Catholic education.

4. The Kenedy Memorial Foundation’s Grant Coordinator, Krissy Elizondo and CEO, Sylvia Whitmore, visit with two of the 43 students benefiting from the Foundation’s annual tuition support.

5. Family members of the Wally and Bernice Whitworth ‘35 Scholarship receive words of appreciation from a student scholar.

6. Lucy Busker Slaughter ’78 attends the first annual scholarship donor appreciation breakfast.

“The Richard E. Eleazer Scholarship gives me the ability to study what I want in a school where I feel like I belong. I’ve made friendships here with people that I would call my family. Through our achievements, we continuously push each other to be the best students that we can be. I can confidently say that I would not be the person I am today if I could not attend Incarnate Word Academy.”

- Diego

Lopez, HS student

7. Jerry Whitworth ’68, CCCA, Betty Whitworth Menard, Diane Shumate Whitworth ‘70, Peggy Whitworth Cunningham ‘74 and Bruce Cunningham are loyal supporters of IWA’s scholarship program and students.

8. Student scholars are inspired by the generous support of our many doors and the impact it has on their IWA experience.

9. A tribute scholarship is a meaningful way to honor someone special. Sister Camelia Herlihy ’54, a proud scholarship honoree, visits with the recipient of her named fund.

10. IWA Foundation trustee, Sr. Theresa Nguyen, and devoted partner in mission, Kay West, celebrate the tangible benefit of scholarship support – IWA’s students.

11. Mary Nicholas Morgan ’70 traveled from North Carolina to meet students and share her passion for IWA.

If you missed out on GivingTuesday, there is always an opportunity to ensure the continued growth of our named scholarship funds. Your loyal support makes a difference in the lives of our students – both now and in the future.