The annual Crusader Class Challenge aksed alums to consider supporting Gibbons. 245 alums answered the call pledging support to the following areas (listed in order of participant support):

• Tuition Assistance & Scholarships
• Area of Greatest Need
• Student Services (Wellness, Counseling, & Tutoring)

and tied for # of gifts: Spiritual Life, Athletics, STEM, Fine Arts. Thanks for your generosity! Support an area that speaks to your heart.

The Gibbons community came together to support mission-driven initiatives at the Gibbons Gala fundraiser on March 9. Dozens of volunteers and hundreds of donors made the special night possible, generating $535,000 to purchase a new bus and hire a driver to safely transport students to and from the Short Journey Retreat Center. Funds will also support opportunities to grow students in faith, service, and leadership. Please consider supporting Gibbons and directing your gift to an area of your choosing.

The Robotics team achieved a significant milestone, clinching its first State Championship in school history as the winning alliance captain. The team, led by coaches Diane Ripollone and John Toebes, is set to represent North Carolina at the upcoming World Championships in Texas this April.

Multicultural Festival 2024

More than 40 countries were represented during the annual Multicultural Festival. Students, parents, and educators stopped by after school to enjoy food, costumes, and student performances, including the Tinikling, the national dance of the Philippines.

Hospitality and Outreach Team

Serve Gibbons and the alumni community as a Hospitality and Outreach team member. This group is now forming under the leadership of Emilie Schaefer Lafater '05 and supports various alumni events, such as Homecoming, Alumni Weekend, the Golden Crusaders Dinner, and more. Join the information Zoom on Thursday, April 11 at 6:30 pm to learn how you can get involved!  

Young Alumni returned to campus, some for the first time since graduation, to experience the first-ever Campus Crawl. The event started in the Student Lounge, reimagined as a pub, and alums progressed through four class periods ending with a reception in the Learning Commons. This event kicked off the Alumni annual giving campaign and we are so grateful for the many alums who supported the effort. Check out the photos.

Alums returned to campus to support students in considering plans after high school with a variety of workshops and a Career Expo. Annie DiSano '14, Kerrie Fersch-Ihnen '07, and Nic Smith '11 hosted a LinkedIn workshop. Rafi Dahdal '20 conducted a "networking" exercise, and multiple alums participated in the Career Expo. See photos from Career Week.

Gibbons College Alums spent time during spring break speaking to current students about their college experience. Twenty alums from colleges and universities, including UNC-Chapel Hill, NC State, Wake Tech, ECU, Texas A&M, Villanova, NYU, and more, hosted pop-up conversations. Check out the photos.