Jesuit High School’s annual Gaudiosa, Latin for “a joyous feast,” once again celebrated a historic city visited by St. Ignatius of Loyola, this year spending “An Evening in Paris” while raising $1.2 million for student scholarships.
Special events coordinator Mary Rouge planned the Feb. 22 dinner at the Hilton Tampa Downtown, which featured student entertainers and exclusive auction items, such as dinner with Jesuit’s incoming president, Father Vincent Giacabazi, SJ, at Bern’s Steak House.
Hearing senior Oscar Olivera’s testimonial moved honorary chairs Renee and Brian Murphy and Ray Hyer to pledge $50,000 each on the spot.
Gaudiosa has raised over $10 million in the past 12 years, ensuring that deserving young men have the opportunity to receive a Jesuit education.
Times Total Media Correspondent
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