All proceeds from Padua Academy's 2025 Spring Soirée will benefit the Martha C. Holladay Endowed Scholarship Fund. This fund was established in celebration of Mrs. Holladay’s 50th year of service as an educator at Padua Academy. The fund honors Mrs. Holladay’s vision: to offer the opportunity of a Padua education to students who might otherwise face financial barriers.

We will also honor alumna Lauren Sills with our 2025 Suaviter Sed Fortiter award. Padua Academy’s Suaviter Sed Fortiter Award was established in 2001 to celebrate members of the alumnae community that embody our school motto in the way they care for God’s people and creation. Lauren's career of servant leadership spans various industries, including nonprofits, government entities, financial services, and sports related firms with a consistent focus on supporting and investing in communities of color. She currently serves as the Head of Operations for the NBA Foundation, the League’s first-ever charitable foundation, founded in 2020.

Can't attend but want to be in support? You can donate to discount tickets for Padua staff, serve as a sponsor, or donate an item for our silent auction. More information about the event, our sponsors and our honorees is available here.

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