Heart to Heart

IWA Gala & Auction: Olé Madrid

As a proud graduate of Incarnate Word Academy, I’ve carried the lessons, friendships, and memories I built there close to my heart. I still remember the joy of Big Sister/Little Sister Day, the energy of Falcon Fest, and the camaraderie of Red Check Day.

Fast forward 27 years, and I now have the joy of watching my oldest daughter, Olivia, thrive as a second-year student at IWA. It’s incredible to see the same transformative experiences shaping her intellectual growth, moral integrity, and personal development.

IWA remains a strong, supportive community and a foundation for preparing young women to meet the challenges of the world. But none of this is possible without the support of people like you—our cherished alumnae.

That’s why I’m personally inviting you to join us at this year’s IWA Gala & Auction: Olé Madrid on Saturday, April 26, 2025. It’s an evening to reconnect, celebrate, and give back to the school that shaped us into the women we are today. Your support helps ensure we can continue to provide this transformative experience to current and future students!

If you’re unable to attend in person, there are still so many ways to support:

Monetary Donations: Support the gala with a cash donation that directly benefits our fundraising goals.
Spread the Word: Share this Save the Date with friends, family, and your network to help us reach more supporters.

Let’s show current students the power of the Incarnate Word Academy alumnae network. Together, we can continue building a brighter future for generations of young women.

I hope to see you there or feel your support from afar!

Warm regards,

Monica Ciatto Montemayor

Class of ’98

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NOTICE

Exciting news! We've renamed our Alumnae Newsletter, now called Heart to Heart. We hope that you enjoy this edition.

IWA Upcoming Events

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Spring Choir Concert at STH

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May 29 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Impact Dance Team Takes On Another Competition Season

The Impact Dance Team attended their first competition of the season on February 3 at StarQuest Dance in Baytown. The dancers walked away with some amazing awards including: White Squad taking 4th Overall for their Open Small Group; Red and White Company taking 4th Overall for Pom; and Red and White Company taking 1st Overall for their Musical Theater dance!

Women of the Wires

IWA's Women of the Wires robotics team continued its winning streak at last weekend's FTC Regional Robotics Competition at San Jacinto College. The team ranked 11th at the end of their 5 matches and won the 1st Place Connect Award for community outreach. This rookie team is now ranked in the top 1% of FTC teams in the world for their end game points, for being able to do a level 3 ascent.

Recognitions won this spring for the FTC Robotics team include:

1st Place Connect for outreach at League Championship on February 1, 2025.
2nd Place Think for best engineering portfolio at League Championship on February 1, 2025.
2nd Place Inspire Award for best overall team at League Championship on February 1, 2025.
Most Creative Booth Award won along with the Admissions Department at Steps for Students on February 8, 2025
1st Place Connect for outreach at the Regional Championship at San Jacinto College on February 15, 2025.

Their next competition is at the TAPPS State Robotics Tournament in Waco on April 5.

Alumnae Spotlight – Ariel Brown '15

Ariel Brown, a graduate of the Class of 2015, is a dedicated Clinical Pharmacist committed to ensuring patients receive safe and accurate prescriptions for healthier lives. She attributes much of her success to the education and experiences she gained at Incarnate Word Academy, which instilled in her a strong work ethic that continues to guide her today.

Her dedication to helping underserved communities was deeply influenced by IWA’s community service initiatives and theological teachings. Through her time at the Academy, she strengthened her faith in God and developed resilience, shaping her into a committed and compassionate professional.

The unwavering sisterhood Ariel found at IWA showed her the true power of a strong support system, ultimately inspiring her to become a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She is truly grateful to Incarnate Word Academy for cultivating her academic excellence and fostering her spiritual and personal development.

Do you have an alumna that you think deserves to be featured? Click the button below to submit an entry to email Alongobardi@incarnateword.org.

Alumnae Spotlight

Help Spread the News About Our Look 'n Lead on March 22

Tell all your friends and family members who have 7th and 8th grade girls about our upcoming Look 'n Lead on March 22. Share this flyer, and they can sign up by using the QR code. The workshop is taught by IWA students and is a popular event that empowers young girls to become servant leaders.

You can also register participants at the button below.

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Let's Catch Up

Alumnae Updates

Do you have any life-changing events that have taken place within the last few months?
Engagements, Weddings, Pregnancies?
Career changes?
Have you hung out with any of your former classmates recently?

Share your life updates with us by emailing alongobardi@incarnateword.org.

Who We Are

Incarnate Word Academy Alumnae Relations exists to engage and sustain a robust, vibrant community of IWA graduates; help alumnae connect with the school through a variety of activities and communications; and offer IWA goodwill and support.

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