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A CELEBRATION OF LIFE AND JESUIT

Tribute and memorial gifts provide a wonderful way to remember the special people in your life. Whether for family, friends, co-workers or others, these special gifts provide an opportunity to remember or pay tribute to individuals as well as recognize special occasions. Tribute gifts can also be made through the establishment of endowment funds, as described in the testimonails below. Tribute gifts not only provide a unique way to express your feelings to others, but they also benefit Jesuit Dallas students by funding financial aid, operations, faculty, and programs. We are tremendously grateful for these meaningful gifts. If you would like to learn more about tribute giving or endowing a fund, please contact Maureen Nawalaniec (972-387-8700 x479).

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAD!

“We have always loved the idea of charitable endowments because they are a meaningful way to honor someone who has been an inspiration to so many,” said Aimee Griffiths.

“Establishing The Bob Baillargeon, Sr. Endowment Fund at Jesuit Dallas was the perfect gift for my dad! We recently celebrated his 81st birthday and every family member contributed to his scholarship (fund). This meant more to him than any material gift any one of could have given to him.

“Recognizing what Dad means to all of us, as well as ensuring a student with financial need will have an opportunity for a Jesuit education, is something that we could all get excited about.”

VOWS WITH A DEEPER MEANING

The year-long pandemic postponement of their wedding had Helen and Thomas Tatum ’08 engaging in a deeper reflection of their lives together and their commitment to family and those in need. Tom, older brother John ’06, and their late brother, Paul ’11, all had fantastic experiences at Jesuit Dallas. Tom and Helen wanted to honor Paul’s life in a meaningful way on their wedding day. To do so, they created The Paul Kaelson Tatum ’11 Memorial Endowment Fund, at Jesuit Dallas, asking for contributions to the Fund in lieu of wedding gifts.

“We felt that it made the most sense to give our wedding guests the option of donating to Paul’s fund. We felt that giving the gift of education would be more sustainable than any kitchenware gift we could receive. Surprisingly, it has actually brought a new level of joy to the family…and it allowed Paul to be with us during the most special day of our lives.”

“Including our wedding guests, essentially 180 of our closest family and friends, in Paul’s scholarship fund has been more rewarding than we could have ever imagined. All are now joyfully invested with us, as Paul’s spirit continues to live on in each Jesuit student who is honored by the scholarship that bears his name.”

FOR THE LOVE OF JACK

“I wanted to give my husband, Tom ’95, something unique and meaningful for our 20th wedding anniversary, which is hard because he never wants anything” shared Katie Donovan after establishing the Jack Donovan Memorial Scholarship Fund.

“We have had a lot to celebrate during our 20 years together, but there was one aspect of our life that I felt we hadn’t fully honored yet. Tom and I lost a son, Jack, over 15 years ago and we have always wanted to do something lasting and special to remember him. It suddenly became obvious that starting a fund at Jesuit in our late son’s name was the perfect gift for this occasion.

“This gift is not only a reflection of our gratitude for Tom’s time there but will hopefully provide opportunities we would want our own sons to have and keep Jack’s legacy alive for many years to come.”

RHSB Foundation Supports the John Luke Hughston Endowment Fund and Need-Based Financial Aid

Pictured above: Tom Hughston, Erin Hughston, Mary Ann Johnston, Father Arthur Unachukwu, Ainsley Hughston and Thomas Hughston ’11. Not pictured: Hanna Hughston

Deb, Robb, Harry ’22, and William ’18 Gibbins The RHSB Foundation announced the John Luke Hughston Endowment Fund at Jesuit Dallas as this year’s beneficiary of its annual Throw Down cornhole tournament, held in early November at Klyde Warren Park. The Foundation made a $20,000 gift in honor of John Luke’s memory to provide need-based tuition relief for deserving families.

“Jesuit is a special place,” shared Tom Hughston, CEO of RHSB and John Luke’s father. “We are so thankful to all of our sponsors and generous supporters for contributing to our efforts each year, and for supporting the tremendous Jesuit Dallas experience. This is an incredible legacy for our son.”

A member of the Jesuit Dallas Class of 2012, John Luke passed away in May 2021 two weeks shy of his 27th birthday. Classmates, family, and friends joined together to create a permanent source of needbased financial support in his memory. “John Luke was a tremendous brother, son, and friend. Jesuit was the place where he developed his servant mindset and he carried those values onward, always striving to better the lives of those around him. This endowment fund impacts the greater Dallas community by educating and forming young men who will positively change the world.”

YOUR LEGACY, OUR PROMISE

No qualified student is ever denied admission to Jesuit Dallas due to financial need.

“Our family saw the positive impact of a Jesuit education on our sons’ William ’18 and Harry ’22,” expressed Deb and Robb Gibbins. “They loved their years at Jesuit; the education, but most importantly the relationships they forged. We want to help Jesuit offer that experience to young men generations from now while making a statement to our sons about how much we valued the impact of Jesuit on their lives.”

From 1995-2001, Deb served on the audit committee as a member of the Jesuit Dallas Foundation Board. This experience illuminated the impact that legacy gifts have as it relates to the financial position of the Foundation.

“A strong endowment fund drives a steady, reliable funding stream to school operations and makes the Jesuit experience broadly available to young men regardless of their family’s financial position. A legacy gift through a life insurance product is a such manageable way to make an impactful gift to Jesuit. It’s a bit like investing through your employer’s 401k program in that you barely notice the premiums leaving your bank account, but those premiums build over time to become a substantial gift.” Planned gifts of all sizes and types helps support scholarships, faculty, facilities, and programs. They also leave a legacy for you or your loved ones that secures Jesuit’s future. The only requirement is trust in our mission of forming men of competence, conscience, and compassion. “The community of young men that Jesuit brings together makes us proud to be a part of the Jesuit family. We see how Jesuit brings together boys from all facets of the Dallas area and forges a bond that can last a lifetime.”

To learn more about how you can join the Gibbins Family in creating your Jesuit Legacy while helping us to fulfill our promise, contact: Maureen Nawalaniec, Director of Gift Planning and Endowment Accounting 972-387-8700 x479 • mnawalaniec@jesuitcp.org www.jesuitdallas.org/plannedgiving

Juliette and Mark Moussa ’76 “Jesuit instilled in me a ‘can-do’ attitude where anything is possible,” shared alumnus Mark Moussa ’76 when describing why he sought to create a fund to support the entrepreneurial spirit of our students. “I remember needing extra money to pay for my car when I was a student. I got a part-time job selling blue jeans at John’s Jeans in Valley View Mall. A job on one hand but it also had a lot to do with my entrepreneurial drive.”

Moussa is the founder of Arteriors Home and maintains a professional passion for interior architecture and design. He likens the industry to the fashion world which moves swiftly and is ever changing. His business is a vehicle for innovation, and this new fund will not only support students in Jesuit’s Entrepreneurship Club, but all students who may become pioneers in business, science, and medicine.

“My four years at Jesuit played a very important role in my life. The education was one thing. But the overall experience of how to get along socially with people is what I remember most. Jesuit was my happy place and remains a very special place in my heart. My friends, fellow classmates, and teachers all contributed to this. Giving back and establishing this fund is a way to say thank you!”

Claire and Jeff Moore Help Establish Health & Wellness Endowment Fund

Responding to Jesuit’s commitment to student wellness, Claire and Jeff Moore, along with their sons, have made a lead gift toward the establishment of the Jesuit Health & Wellness Endowment Fund. “We have always been strong proponents, advocates, and seekers of wellness,” said the Moore’s. “The intersection of timing, prayer, and mission led us to this opportunity to open pathways for students to continue their formation as Men for Others, and our hope is that our gift is only the initial building block of many gifts to be used for all students’ health and wellness.”

Dawson ’18, Jeff, Mason, Claire, and Daniel ’20 Moore

Last year, Jesuit chartered a peer-to-peer support program called Hope Squad, whose mission is to remove the stigma around mental health issues and to prevent youth suicide through education, training, and peer intervention. Student wellness was also addressed through schedule changes, increased opportunities for community building, and collaborative structures that continue to shape pedagogical frameworks, faculty formation, and school policy, and reinforce a cohesive program that is focused on growth.

“In business, wellness programs are linked to a company’s productivity and bottom-line,” added Jeff. “Bringing appropriate programming to the young men at Jesuit will develop self-awareness and practices for their own health and wellness into adulthood. This is invaluable for their growth and formation, and we are honored to take part in this blessed opportunity.”

Recently, Jesuit Dallas unveiled initiatives to make student wellness a priority for everyone, including families. A health seminar course was developed and is provided to every student with the goal of teaching healthy living through the lens of brotherhood, commitment, and integrity. Jesuit Dallas has also partnered with Children’s Hospital and the Halliburton Foundation to provide concrete resources for the community as it relates to emotional support, which includes parent evenings, student presentations, faculty meetings, and the opportunity for individual assessments.

“As their formation grows in so many areas of their lives, time, thought, and action must be given to their own health and wellness,” reflected Claire. “This is fully in line with the Catholic social teachings of Jesuit. The health and wellness offerings will provide a means for each student to learn and understand who he is and provide tools for improvement where needed. My experiences have shaped my views to know full-heartedly that if we believe in something, it’s worth investing in. I believe in these young men. I hope as a community we can work together to support their health and well-being as they work to be Men for Others.” FOUNDATIONwinter 2022 | 21