December 22nd, 2025 | Students & Alumni
A Season of Giving: Bringing Christmas Joy to Arete Students in LouisianaThis Christmas season, Arete Scholars partnered with a generous donor to bring joy to students at Redemptorist Elementary School in Baton Rouge and Holy Family Catholic School in Lafayette. Through a holiday toy drive, Arete provided age-appropriate, thoughtfully selected gifts that encouraged creativity, imagination, and fun—reminding students and families that they are seen, supported, and celebrated during the holidays.
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Unwrapping Joy: Arete’s Christmas Toy Drive in GeorgiaThis Christmas season, Arete Scholars—together with proud sponsor Synovus—brought holiday joy to students at Berean Christian Junior Academy and Peace Preparatory Academy through a special toy drive. By sharing thoughtfully selected gifts and spending time with students, Arete celebrated each child and reinforced its mission to uplift families, strengthen school communities, and create moments of hope and joy during the Christmas season.
Read MoreDecember 19th, 2025 | Students & Alumni
Arete Scholars Provides Hope for TwinsFor Ava, the Arete scholarship has been nothing short of transformative. It opened the door for her twin sons, Grayson and Hayden, to attend St. Alphonsus—a school that has nurtured not only their academics but also their confidence, faith, and character. What began as a step of hope has become a journey of growth, as Ava has watched her boys flourish in an environment where teachers believe in them, values are central, and every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.
Read MoreDecember 18th, 2025 | Students & Alumni
Carlton Makes the Most of Every OpportunityCarlton’s story is one of perseverance, opportunity, and a deep love of learning. With the help of Arete Scholars, he’s transformed from a quiet student in large public school classrooms into a confident young man thriving at Solid Foundation Christian Academy. The scholarship opened the door to smaller class sizes, personalized attention, and experiences that have nurtured his growth. Guided by his mother’s determination and his own curiosity, Carlton continues to seize every opportunity to learn, lead, and prepare for a bright future.
Read MoreDecember 17th, 2025 | Students & Alumni
Where Are They Now: Preston–From Uncertain Beginnings to Pre-MedPreston’s journey from St. Louis Catholic School to Tulane University reflects how opportunity and support can shape a student’s future. With the help of an Arete scholarship, he gained the resources, mentorship, and confidence to pursue his longtime dream of becoming a doctor. Now balancing research, volunteer EMS service, and pre-med studies, Preston is committed not only to medicine but also to making his community stronger and more accessible. His story shows how investing in students today creates leaders who will make an impact tomorrow.
Read MoreDecember 10th, 2025 | Our Team
Arete Employee Spotlight: Elevating Futures Through Commitment and CompassionDecember’s employee spotlight highlights Arthur, Arete’s President, whose leadership is shaped by both professional vision and deeply personal experience. Growing up in a large family that sacrificed for strong educational opportunities, he carries a lived understanding of how the right school can change a child’s path. That belief fuels his work at Arete today as he guides the organization’s growth, strengthens relationships with families and partners, and expands opportunities for students who need them most. Arthur’s compassion, steadiness, and commitment to the mission continue to anchor Arete’s impact across every community we serve.
Read MoreNovember 25th, 2025 | Partners, Schools & Faculty
An Arete Thanksgiving of Service, Community, and GratitudeThis year’s Louisiana Thanksgiving drive highlighted Arete’s commitment to serving families beyond the scholarship itself. By providing holiday meals and visiting school communities in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Arete Scholars embraced the true spirit of the season—showing up for families, strengthening relationships with schools, and demonstrating how generosity and community support can make a meaningful difference. These moments reflect Arete’s mission in action: fostering opportunity, compassion, and connection for the students and families we are honored to serve.
Read MoreNovember 24th, 2025 | Schools & Faculty, Students & Alumni
Celebrating Community, Growth, and the Heart of AreteThis Thanksgiving, Arete Scholars brought gratitude, joy, and support to students and families across Savannah, Georgia, visiting St. James Catholic School, Calvary Day School, and Rambam Day School. Through Thanksgiving Blessing Bags, festive treats, and gift cards, Arete celebrated students’ growth, creativity, and community spirit while reinforcing its mission: excellence in action, virtue, courage, and a life well-lived. From vibrant classrooms and hands-on learning to heartfelt stories of family and faith, these visits highlighted how Arete Scholarships empower students, strengthen families, and foster thriving, close-knit school communities.
Read MoreNovember 21st, 2025 | Students & Alumni
Where Are They Now: Isaac Turns Opportunity into PurposeWhen Isaac reflects on the life he’s building—a meaningful career, a growing family, and a heart rooted in gratitude—he sees how one opportunity set it all in motion. Through an Arete scholarship, Isaac was able to attend Dominion Christian School, a place that became more than just a classroom. It was where he found mentors who guided him, teachers who believed in him, and a community that felt like family. In the years since, the lessons learned there—faith, perseverance, and leadership—continue to shape who he is and how he leads today.
Read MoreNovember 19th, 2025 | Students & Alumni
Changing the Future for Three SistersWith the support of Arete Scholars, T’Loria’s three daughters—AvaRose, AnnaRose, and Iv’Rose—are thriving at Our Lady of Fatima in Monroe, Louisiana. The support has opened the door to smaller classes, dedicated teachers, and a nurturing environment where each child can grow in her own unique way. From excelling in academics to finding new confidence and joy in learning, the girls are experiencing opportunities that will shape their futures for years to come.
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