The fabulous Fox Theatre set the stage for Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School’s Rey of Hope Gala on Saturday, February 24th. The sold-out gala brought together supporters and corporate partners of the school to celebrate Cristo Rey’s 10th year of educating students in Atlanta. The event raised over $1,000,000 for student scholarships ensuring that deserving young people in metro Atlanta have access to an excellent Catholic, college-prep education and an immersive Corporate Work Study experience.
His Eminence Wilton Cardinal Gregory was presented with the Rey of Light Award for his leadership in establishing a Cristo Rey school in Atlanta. When then-Archbishop Gregory came to Atlanta in 2004, he was intent upon bringing affordable Catholic education to families in metro Atlanta. Cristo Rey eventually opened its doors in 2014 in the former Chancery at 680 West Peachtree St., providing an exceptional Catholic education for students who would not otherwise be able to attend a private, college-prep high school.
Camille Naughton, president of Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit welcomed 400 guests to a celebratory evening with a seated dinner, live music from the Derwin Daniels Band, silent and live auctions, and dancing to music by DJ King Arthur. In attendance at the gala were Archdiocese of Atlanta Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., and Auxiliary Bishops Ned Shlesinger and John Tran, Rev. Mario Powell, S.J., the Provincial Assistant for Secondary and Pre-Secondary Education for the USA East Province of the Society of Jesus, and Rev. Larry Ford, OFM, Canonical Secretary for the Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The school was also pleased to welcome the Honorable Chris Carr, Georgia Attorney General as a guest at the gala.
In appreciation of the Cardinal’s work for the school, Naughton announced the establishment of The Wilton Cardinal Gregory Endowed Scholarship for Student Success to support scholarships for Cristo Rey…
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