COCKTAILS & SILENT AUCTION 6:00 PM DINNER & PRESENTATION 8:30 PM LIVE AUCTION UNDERWRITERS ANGELICAN AMBROSIAN Britany and James Devlin Gurrola Reprographics, Inc. Friend of SAS Allegiance Bank Shipley Donuts Norma and Richard Coronado Judy Nguyen and Andreas Jones 9:00 PM GALA CHAIRS DANCING 9:30 PM Dawn Hoover ATTIRE Black-tie Optional Gifts received as of August 29, 2014. Our sincere appreciation for gifts received after this date. SELF-PARK Complimentary For more informaion please visit www.sashornets.org or call 713.686.6990 Call 1-800-228-9290 for reserving a room at a discounted rate. • Reference St. Ambrose when making reservations • Discounted rate: $144 USD • Must book by: 9/14/15 Angela Platsas www.sashornets.org You’re Invited TO THE 2015 GALA BENEFITTING ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC SCHOOL BENEFITTING ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC SCHOOL 2015 Gala Celebration Honoring Fr. Kevin Storey, CBS President of St. Thomas High School Fr. Patrick Fulton, CSB Principal of St. Thomas High School SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2015 J W Marriott Liberty Hall 5150 Westheimer MASTER OF CEREMONIES Tim Heller LIVE MUSIC Horizon HONOREES TE DEUM LAUDAMUS AWARD Fr. Kevin Storey, CSB, President of St. Thomas High School Te Deum Laudamus is a hymn of rejoicing and thanksgiving traditionally attributed to St. Ambrose. Established in 2011 by St. Ambrose Catholic School, the Te Deum Laudamus Award honors lifelong supporters who share in our mission of Catholic education. Fr. Kevin Storey, CSB was born in India, raised in Canada, joined the Basilian Fathers after graduating from a Basilian high school in Toronto and was ordained in 1992. He graduated from the University of Toronto in 1986 and holds post-graduate degrees from St. Michael’s University, Assumption University and the University of St. Thomas. Fr. Storey was named the second president in St. Thomas High School history in 2012. Prior to his arrival at STH, he worked as a missionary in Colombia, South America. Fr. Storey was elected to the General Council of the Basilian Fathers in 2010 and oversees high schools, finances, and vocations. He enjoys most sports and one day hopes to complete an Ironman triathlon. B.S., University of Toronto (1986) M.Div., St. Michael’s University (1992) M.A. Pastoral Ministry, Assumption University (1997) M. Ed. Administrative Leadership, University of St. Thomas (2011) Fr. Patrick Fulton, CSB, Principal of St. Thomas High School Fr. Patrick Fulton, CSB graduated from the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon in 1990 with a double honors Bachelor of Arts, specializing in Philosophy and Religious Studies. He completed his Novitiate in Sugarland, Texas and was then assigned to Toronto, Canada for theological studies and subsequently awarded a Masters of Divinity from the University of St. Michael’s College, Toronto, Ontario (1996). Later he attended the University of Alberta where he obtained his Bachelor of Education with honors in 2000. Fr. Fulton was assigned to St. Michael’s College School until his appointment as principal of St. Thomas High School in 2010. At St. Michael’s, Fr. Fulton taught theology, was a club moderator, football and hockey chaplain and coached the swim team to several divisional titles and provincial records. His research interests have included school micro-politics, financial issues for private school students, leadership and school culture. His current work examines the connection between Basilian leadership and school culture. B.A. Philosophy, B.A. Religious Studies, University of Saskatchewan Masters of Divinity, University of St. Michael’s College Bachelor of Education, University of Alberta PAST HONOREES Dr. Robert Ivany, President of University of St. Thomas Sr. Donna M. Pollard, O.P., Head of School St. Pius X High School Sr. Jane Meyer, O.P., Head of School St. Agnes Academy The Most Reverend George A. Sheltz, Auxiliary Bishop Galveston-Houston Harry S. & Isabel C. Cameron Foundation HOST COMMITTEE Christine and John Ashbaugh Nickie and Michael Bounds Vanessa Bludau Debbie and Chris Campos Brenda and Gregory Contreras Norma and Richard Coronado Ginny Cowan Beth and Jeff Culver Elizabeth and Frank DeLaRosa Britany and James Devlin Most Reverend Daniel N. DiNardo Kim and Ruben Dominguez Mary and Dennis Dufilho Kim and Mike Evans Judy and Larry Fritsch Patsy and Gilbert Guerrero Kristin and Edgar Guthrie Cary and Tom Hardey Nancy and Bill Henry Julia and Randy Hernandez Jeanie and Tim Hietpas Dawn and Jason Hoover Danna and Kirk Jankowski Beth and Sean Jez Rick McClaine Sister Jane Meyer, O.P. Erin and Tim Nesser Jolene Nixon Melissa and Nick Ortiz Kathy and Frank Parent Sister Donna Pollard, O.P. Kimberly and Andrew Pesek Angela and Dimitris Platsas Alejandra and Miguel Saldana Jessica and Jimmy Schultz Claudine and Chris Skucius Reverend Benjamin Smaistrla Jan and Joe Stidham Valerie and David Sweeten Michelle and John Thompson Mary and Al Valencia Jackie and Brian Wisnoski Lori and Jeremy Woods