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AASF Gala
Thank you for supporting the Adopt-A-Student Foundation Gala
Each autumn, the Adopt-A-Student Foundation hosts a gala that both celebrates our mission and raises over $1,000,000 annually to provide the scholarship support necessary for Cathedral to close the opportunity gap that exists for so many families.
2024 AASF Gala
We look forward to celebrating our mission with you on October 23, 2024.
Event Details
- Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
- Time: 5:30 – 9:30 PM
- Location: Seaport Boston Hotel
Sponsorship Opportunities
We hope that you will consider making an investment for the benefit of Cathedral High School by joining us as a sponsor for this year’s Gala. Your sponsorship will be earmarked solely for student tuition and will enable life-changing opportunities and financial assistance to our Boston-area scholars.
2024 Vigor in Arduis Recipients
Paul and Margie Chisholm
The Vigor in Arduis Medal will be awarded to Paul and Margie Chisholm for their transformational contributions to Cathedral for over two decades. The Chisholms’ incredible philanthropic generosity, and Paul’s long-term service and leadership – including eleven years as the Cathedral High School Board Chair and trustee of the Adopt-A-Student Foundation – highlight their unprecedented commitment to the school’s mission.
The unwavering faith of Paul and Margie in Cathedral High School and their selfless dedication to advancing its educational mission are the foundation for the past and future success of our scholars.
Inaugural Distinguished Alumni Award
Paul Francisco ’89
We will honor accomplished alum and Cathedral Trustee, Paul Francisco ’89, with the inaugural Distinguished Alumni Award at this year’s AASF Gala. Since matriculating from Cathedral High School, Paul has created waves of positive change in the Boston community and beyond through his work as a champion for diversity and inclusion. Paul currently serves as the Chief Diversity Officer for State Street, as a Trustee of Cathedral High School, and is highly involved in many additional community organizations.
2024 Gala Committee
Robert A. O’Neill, Co-Chair
Karen O’Toole, Co-Chair
Jay Allen
Sister Mary Black, CSJ
John Capone
Dan Carmody
Nancy Caruso
Paul Chisholm
Mike Daley ’54
Karl Danso
Noel Dixon ’02
John E. Drew
Kathy Dunn
Dave Foss
Paul Francisco ’89
Barry T. Hynes
Gerard McGraw
Keith Motley
Heidi Mullaney
Christopher Remondi
John J. Remondi ’54
Ron Rodericks
Andrea Smith
Rie Sugihara
Meredith Tompkins
2023 AASF Gala
Thank you for joining us for the 22nd Annual AASF Gala on October 26, 2023!
2023 Gala Sponsors
UNDERWRITER LEVEL $50,000
Shirley & Jim Curvey
Fidelity Investments
Gerard McGraw
Pat & Bob O’Neill
PWC
The Remondi Family Foundation
The White Family Foundation
PARTNER LEVEL $25,000
Margie & Paul W. Chisholm
The Drew Company
Bridgette and Bob Minicus
Highland Street Foundation
Genevieve L. Murphy
Amy and Chris Remondi
PATRON LEVEL $15,000
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Mara and Ron DePoalo
John A. McLaughlin
Morgan Lewis
Kathleen Murphy and George Hornyak
Skadden
Joanne and Rick Spillane
2023 Gala Committee
Robert A. O’Neill, Co-Chair
Karen O’Toole, Co-Chair
Jay Allen
Meredith Anthoine
Sister Mary Black, CSJ
Dan Carmody
Paul Chisholm
Karl Danso
Noel Dixon ’02
John E. Drew
Dave Foss
Paul Francisco ’89
Barry T. Hynes
Jacqueline Lamphier
Amy Malkemes
Gerard McGraw
Michael P. Muldowney
Heidi Mullaney
Christopher Remondi
John J. Remondi ’54
Ron Rodericks
Andrea Smith
Rie Sugihara
John White
Vigor in Arduis Recipients and Gala Honorees
Vigor in Arduis Award
Established in 2022
As a core value of our Catholic faith, service is a hallmark of our community. And for some, it is performed with such love, humility, and joy that it inspires – and even leads – our purpose and progress. Named in honor of the school founder, William Cardinal O’Connor, the Vigor in Arduis Medal recognizes individuals within our community who have inspired us with their generosity of spirit, volunteerism, leadership, humility, and service and whose work has profoundly influenced the progress of Cathedral High School for the last 100 years.
Recipients:
- 2024: Paul and Margie Chisholm
- 2023: C. Michael ’54 and Janet ’55 Daley
- 2022: John ’54 & Dotty Remondi
- 2022: Genevieve & JD Murphy ’66, D
Gala Honorees
- 2023 – Special recognition: Katie Sullivan
- 2021 – Keith Motley, Special recognition: Jim Carmody
- 2020 – Peter Lynch
- 2019 – Steve Connelly
- 2018 – Linda Dorcena Forry, Special recognition: Nancy Lane
- 2017 – PwC – special recognition: Sister Mary Black
- 2016 – Cardinal O’Malley
- 2015 – James C. Curvey, John E. Drew, John J. Remondi ’54
- 2014– Highland Street Foundation
- 2013 – Mike Sheehan
- 2012– John White
- 2011– John Remondi ’54
- 2010 – Barry O’Callaghan
- 2009 – Brown Brothers Harriman Co.
