The most lasting thing we can do with our lives is love, which is the greatest gift God gave us. The legacy of ones love and leadership was celebrated with many Nativity friends and supporters at our 5th Annual Beacon of Hope Gala on September 17, 2016. The Nativity community was honored to salute the school’s champion and Alumna Mary Hernandez, who was presented with the Beacon of Hope award by Principal, Antonio Felix (pictured). Many inspiring remarks highlighted the selfless support of education, community and charities, including Nativity, where Mary Hernandez serves on the board. The inspiring evening also featured a Mass celebrated Rev. Richard Sunwoo and the Nativity Student Choir. The Student Choir also performed their rendition of “Hero”, which underscored the feelings of everyone in the room, who were also uplifted by the remarks of the event’s MC, Kevin Keane. The event raised the necessary funds to support tuition assistance since there is still a tuition assistance need.
Principal Antonio Felix presents award to Mary Hernandez '61
Honoree Mary Hernandez '61
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Thank you to those who made this incredible night possible:
Event Sponsors
Bali Construction
Emerald Island Casino
Jill Buyan
Greg and Terry Curtin
Citizens Business Bank
Specialty Family Foundation
Mary Hernandez ‘61
Rev. Ever Quintero
Kevin and Shannon Keane
Roland and Allyson Simpson
St. Paul the Apostle School
Joe Lumarda
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community
Sponsor-A-Student Program
Van Anderson
Jill Buyan
Michael Allegretti, Jr.
Matthew Allegretti
John Woravka Family Foundation for Children
Donors
Saul and Susan Armendariz
Helen Baker
Rita & Meletios Berdelis
Tom & Diana Carmichael
Ron & Evelyn Crimins
Robert & Patti DiTullio
Deb & Jim Estes
Gaudencia Estrada
Francis Fuerstenberg
Norma & George Gonzales
Mary & John Lalli
Joanne Lantz Lechner
Elizabeth Lopez
Florence Lormans
Stuart MacFarlane & Kathleen Waters
LH & Anthony Martinez
Veronica McBeth
Jill & George Plumb
Rose Pothier
Catherine Reeves
Bishop Joseph M. Sartoris
Marneth & Thomas Schmittling
Barbara Welsh
Special thanks to…..
Antonio Felix, Principal
Rev. Richard Sunwoo, Pastor, Our Savior Parish
Paul Pesqueira, Deacon, Our Savior Parish
Kevin Keane, Master of Ceremonies/Board of Director
Teresa Solis, Secretary
Rose Ramirez, USC Caruso Catholic Center, Donor Relations
Ms. Teresa Reynoso, Choir Directors
Nativity Student Choir
Suzanne Edwards, Pianists
Ruth Drizen-Dohs and Team, DDCC, Inc.
Lucchese Family, Lucchese Deli and Catering
AAA Rents and Events
Villar Family, Mojo Photo Booth
Elaine Quadra, Floral Designer/Photographer
Bessie Politis, Quality and Regulatory Manager, Starbucks Coffee Company
Jennifer Tayarah, District Manager, Starbucks Coffee Company
Starbucks Volunteers
SC Student Volunteers
Live Auction Donors
Citizen Business Bank
Silent Auction Donors
Bubba-Q Barbeque Sauce, Kairi Brown
Bradford Renaissance Portraits
David & Jaime Armendariz
Debbie Blu
Gene Autry Museum
Gina Coronado, Bite Away Baby
In-N-Out Burger Co.
Jackie & Mike Brooks
Krishana Gonzales
Kristi Harris Sales, Inc.
Long Beach Symphony
Monica Gonzales
Museum of Tolerance
Peter & Jeanine Hubbard
Rande Leaman Silverberg
Saul & Susan Armendariz
Skirball Cultural Center
Stephanie Kocielski
The Natural History Museum
Tommy’s Hamburgers
Tuesday Knight
Warner Bros. Consumer Products
Event Leadership Team
David Armendaeriz
Jaime Armendariz
Susan Armendariz
Olga Banuelos
Debbie Blu
Jackie Brooks
Krishana Gonzales
Monica Gonzales
Elaine Quadra
Miriam Rivera
