Spring Soiree 2025
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This spring Padua Academy invites our stakeholders -- current parents, alumnae, staff, parents of alumnae and donors -- to celebrate together at Padua Academy’s Spring Soirée. This fundraising event, held on March 22 from 6pm to 10pm at the Brantwyn Estate, promises a night of elegance and fun, all in support of the mission of Padua Academy and the young women we serve.
In addition to good food and drink, this year’s event will feature live music by The Midnighters, a curated silent auction, and a short program to recognize our honorees. All proceeds will benefit the newly-established Martha C. Holladay Endowed Scholarship Fund. A special thank you to the sponsors listed below.
Planning to attend and wondering what to wear? We want our guests to get dressed up, eat, drink and be merry! Cocktail attire is recommended, and guests are welcome to add some 1920s flair.
Planning to attend and wondering what to wear? We want our guests to get dressed up, eat, drink and be merry! Cocktail attire is recommended, and guests are welcome to add some 1920s flair.
Tickets
Planning to attend Padua’s 2025 Spring Soirée? Ticket price is $100, and includes appetizers, wine, beer and a buffet meal. Purchase yours tickets using the button below.
Can’t attend but want to support this event? See our sponsorship options, or use the ticketing button to make a donation. Donations will defray the cost for Padua staff members to attend the event.
Proceeds Benefit
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, and will play an important role in ensuring Padua's ability to offer scholarships and financial aid to future generations of Padua students.
Honorees
Padua Academy’s 2025 Spring Soirée honors:
Martha C. Holladay
Mrs. Holladay exemplifies dedication to Catholic education in fifty years of service as a teacher at Padua Academy. Throughout her career, Mrs. Holladay has inspired over 5,000 students, particularly sparking a passion for literature and guiding them through the timeless pages of The Great Gatsby. Her influence extends far beyond the classroom. As a key architect of Padua’s rigorous writing program, Mrs. Holladay has empowered generations of students with the skills and confidence to succeed in college, their careers, and in life. Many of our alumnae attribute their communication abilities and professional success to her exacting standards and thoughtful instruction.
We are excited to share that funds raised by this year’s Spring Soirée will support an endowed scholarship in her name. This scholarship was established to honor Mrs. Holladay’s vision: to offer the opportunity of a Padua education to students who might otherwise face financial barriers.
Lauren Sills ’06
Lauren Sills is a corporate foundation and social responsibility expert currently serving as the Head of Operations for the NBA Foundation, the League’s first-ever charitable foundation, founded in 2020. Lauren has dedicated her 15-year career to service-oriented professional endeavors related to helping underserved communities have a voice at the table. At the NBA, Lauren leads day-to-day operations, overseeing the Foundation’s $30 million budget, strategic communications, grantmaking, and signature programs that support Black youth and small business entrepreneurship. Her extensive experience 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.
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. We are proud to honor Lauren as the 2025 recipient of the Suaviter Sed Fortiter Award.
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