Gala honors late founder

The Cristo Ray Jesuit Gala attracted more than 1,200 to the Hilton Americas hotel to raise money for the school and honor founding president Father TJ Martinez, who passed away in November from stomach cancer. The ballroom was transformed into a colorful nightclub where guests danced for four hours to the never-tiring Hector Tirado band, which made 10 costume changes. Earlier in the evening gala guests were inspired by a video tribute to Father Martinez and comments by his brother, Trey Martinez. Surrounded by the Cristo Rey Jesuit class of 2015, Trey talked about the legacy of his brother. He said, “We began searching for the miracle that would keep TJ here. The miracle is Cristo Rey Jesuit. The miracle are these children. The miracle is you. TJ was, is and always will be a part of that miracle.” In addition, Houston’s philanthropists learned that this class of seniors has already earned $4 million in college scholarships.

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