Thank you to everyone who joined us for Ursuline Academy of Dallas’ 34th Annual Mardi Gras Gala & Auction! Held on March 1 at the new Astoria Event Venue, the evening was a vibrant celebration of community and the life-changing impact of scholarships. Together, the Ursuline Community raised more than $670,000 for scholarships!
At this year’s gala, Lorilei Cronin '95 shared her inspiring story of how scholarship support allowed her to graduate and pursue her dreams. Watch the video below to see how your generosity transforms lives.
Special Appreciation to the 2025 Event Leadership
EVENT CHAIRS
Kara DeVita
(parent of Angelina '24 & Mia '28)
Kate Hanratty
(parent of Mollie '27)
HOST KREWE COMMITTEE
- Mel & Fred Bangs
- Tammy & Paul Cullen
- Julia & Peter Ermish
- Jennifer Staubach Gates ‘84 & John Gates
- Kara Sherman Gehan ’85 & Peter Gehan
- Nicole & Wade Graham
- Aimee Baillargeon Griffiths ’90 & Paul Griffiths
- Angie &Tim Hubach
- Tricia & Brook Johnson
- Julie &Greg Land
- Vicky Pitts Lattner ‘69 & Doug Lattner
- Vicki Vaughan Miller ’75 & Brian Miller
- Mary Thornton Hammond Mosley ’96 & Christopher Mosley
- Rebecca Sims O’Brien ’97 & Tom O’Brien
- Melissa Terry Pridmore ‘97 & Dustin Pridmore
- Nicole & Peter Russell
Thank you to the 2025 Event Sponsors
When you make a gift to scholarships at Ursuline, you are giving hopeful, deserving, talented young women the opportunity to attend Ursuline.
Through your investment, you ensure that financial limitations do not restrict the unlimited potential of our future local and global leaders. Your gift to Scholarships offers immediate support for students who could otherwise not attend.
Mardi Gras History
In 1991, under the leadership of President Sr. Margaret Ann Moser, Ursuline hosted the first annual Mardi Gras Ball benefitting student scholarships on February 3, at the Fairmont Hotel.
The generous spirit of the Ursuline community helped make the first Mardi Gras Ball an instant success, and the event was destined to become a significant tradition.
Interested in helping out next year?
Do you feel the Serviam spirit? We are always looking for parents, alumnae, and community members who want to help put together this annual celebration! Contact us.