Incarnate Word Academy gathered as one family on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, for a Campus-Wide Mass and Donor Recognition and Reception. After the Mass, the celebration continued with a reception where our community came together in gratitude.

This special day was a beautiful reminder of the strength of our IWA family. We honored the generous individuals and organizations whose support continues to make a lasting difference in the lives of our students. Their faith and generosity allow our community to grow and thrive.

Members of the Living Stones Recognition Society and the Precious Stones Recognition Society were recognized for their meaningful contributions. Honorees included the Incarnate Word Academy Athletic Booster Club as part of the Archways, Dr. and Mrs. Bruce A. Gibson and Patricia A. Riek ’58† as Pillars, and Mr. and Mrs. Casper Wenzel as Cornerstones. Geraldine Kresse Pritchard† was also honored as a member of the Jeanne de Matel Heritage Circle.

Within the Precious Stones Society, Behmann Brothers Foundation and Lois and Stephen E. Schultz were recognized as Pearl-level supporters.

We also celebrated the establishment of permanent scholarship endowments, including the Beatrice Arispe Reyes ’70 Scholarship and the Gilbert “Gilly” Riojas Scholarship—gifts that will continue to impact generations of IWA students.

As a community rooted in faith and tradition, we are deeply grateful for each person who gives, supports, and believes in Incarnate Word Academy. Together, we continue to learn, grow, and succeed—just like a family.