SOCIETY, EVENTS & OTHER GOOD CAUSES
In what has become a much-awaited event by the Loyola community and friends, the Mothers’ Guild Spring Luncheon opened its doors on April 26, celebrating its 77th year supporting faculty endowment.
The luncheon’s spotlight was on twenty-eight decorated, highly imaginative tables showcasing many themes, including Dancing with the Star Cubs, Joyola: Heaven on Earth and Cub Night at the Oasis. Held at the Xavier Center at the Loyola downtown campus, the tables were produced by mothers representing all areas of Los Angeles.
A one-of-a-kind event, the luncheon showcases the creativity of Loyola mothers and raises resources for the guild’s annual gift to Loyola High School for faculty enrichment.
More than 650 women attended the festive fundraiser. The decorations, favors, centerpieces and hostess costumes are all coordinated to match the various themes. The event has become so popular that a preview night – with more than 800 attending this year – has been added so other members of the Loyola community can view the elaborate tables.
The co-chairpersons for the luncheon were Delia Cotter and Stacy McGarry. Mrs. Cotter commented: “This incredible event serves multiple purposes – from the friendships that are established and strengthened while preparing the tables to helping fund a substantial donation for our sons’ high school.
It is a truly wonderful and worthwhile tradition.” Mrs. McGarry added that: “This annual luncheon is unique in all of Los Angeles and known for its amazing creativity. It has been our immense privilege and pleasure to chair this event this year and work with our committed and enthusiastic mothers.”
Loyola High School is an academically rigorous Jesuit college preparatory located just west of downtown Los Angeles.
Ninety-nine percent of Loyola graduates go on to college or university, 97 percent enroll in a four-year college; 27 percent choose math or science as their major in college. Loyola’s has a student body of 1,200 young men.