The Power of Grace
Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 5:30-7:30pm
The Delamar West Hartford
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On May 1, 2025, Grace Academy will host its signature fundraising event, The Power of Grace. The two-hour cocktail party will feature student performances, silent and live auctions, and an inspiring alumna speaker. Don’t miss this opportunity for a fun night out while supporting bright futures at Grace Academy.
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Grace Academy is an independent, interfaith, tuition-free middle school where girls reach their fullest potential through equitable access to a nurturing learning environment. We cultivate confident learners who aspire to make meaningful contributions to their community, supporting them through high school, college, and beyond.
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Funds raised through the Power of Grace allow us to prepare, enroll, and support students throughout their educational journeys from middle school to top high schools like: Miss Porter’s, Loomis Chaffee, Kingswood Oxford, Glastonbury AgriScience, and Northwest Catholic, and onto colleges such as: UConn, Providence College, University of Hartford, and Howard—your support helps open doors of opportunity through education.​​
Thank You to our Generous Sponsors
Founding Sponsor
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Emeritus
Ted and Tracy McCourtney
Marjorie E. Morrissey
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Honoris Doctorum
Shea & John Kinney
MorningStar Fund
Richard P. Garmany Fund
at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Honoris Magister
Pratt & Whitney
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Valedictorian
Elizabeth K. Blake
Kathleen M. Bromage
Max Cares Foundation
Theresa Waltz
​Salutatorian
Hartford Hospital/Hartford Healthcare
Kaman Foundation
Mary McGowan
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Offit Capital Advisors LLC
PwC
Betsey and John Rebello
Rachel and Rich Tressy
Voya Financial, Inc.
Chris and Sarah Wallace
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Summa Cum Laude
Barnes Group Inc.
Michael and Jeanne Higgins Bergin
Marco and Michal Carducci
The Cheryl Chase & Stuart Bear Family Foundation
Daniel Frey and Diana Grant
Robinson & Cole LLP
Mary and Christopher Swift
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Magna Cum Laude
Aurora Women and Girls Foundation
Berkshire Bank
Hillary and Charles Cahn
Caleb and Jennifer Earnest
Michael and Christine Frost
Guillermo and Marcia Herrera
David and Janice Klein
Kristin and Christopher Magendantz
Lindsey and Scott McPhee
Mintz + Hoke
O&G Industries, Inc.
Daniel and Beth Papermaster​
Lakesha and Julian Rivera
Julie and Mark Sanderson
Lawrence and Ellen Siuta
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Cum Laude
Eileen and Avery Buell
Kenneth and Judith Boudreau
Tim and Deborah Brennan
Capitol Region Education Council​
Downes Construction Company
Fiducient Advisors
Lori and Kevin Groth
Yvette Highsmith
Princess and Terado Hyatt
Christina and David Lybass
Lynn and Laurence Pollack
South Windsor Rotary Club
Trinity College
UBS
​Dean's List
Andre Furniture Industries, Inc.
Todd Andrews
Bouvier Insurance
John and Marla Byrnes
David and Arva Carlson
Bryan and Janine Cote
Essex Financial
Ellen and Benedict Flynn
Joel and Beth Grieco
Joel Grove and Jill Frederickson
Karen Jarmoc
Douglas and Natalie John
Mark Lange
Jennifer and Daniel Martin
Wayne and Marilyn McPhee
Ashley and Richard Murphy
PeoplesBank
Suzanne and Andrew Pinkes
Ed & Jen Pyrro
James and Kirsten Shea
Shimkus, Murphy & Rosenberger, P.C.
Ruggeri Parks Weinberg LLP
Sara and Douglas Russell
Richard and Sharlene Seidman
Janel Simpson
Charles and Beth Stewart
Krystyna and Dmytro Sylyvonchyk
Watkinson School
Lori and David Wetsman
Patricia and Mark Willis
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Updated 04.15.2025​​
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The Power of Grace Committee
Shea Kinney & Julie Sanderson, Co-Chairs
Monique Biggs
Deborah Brennan
Janine Cote
Azoya Clarke '15
Elle Duncan
Toni Duncan
Sarah Lahr Fitzsimons
Jill Frederickson
Cherie Long
Amanda Henry
Marcia Herrera
Evelyn Johnson
Aisha Lawrence
Lindsey McPhee
Marjorie Morrissey
Hayden Neubert
Beth Papermaster
Ellen Siuta
