November 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.
Read MoreNovember 18th, 2025 | Students & Alumni
Jesse’s Journey of Perseverance and PurposeDespite the challenges of living with cerebral palsy, Jesse’s journey shows what can happen when determination meets opportunity. At SOAR Academy in Augusta, Georgia, he found a school that not only understood his needs but also believed deeply in his potential. With the support of caring teachers and an Arete scholarship that made his education possible, Jesse discovered confidence, perseverance, and a path to college—proving that with the right encouragement, every student can soar.
Read MoreNovember 10th, 2025 | Our Team
Arete Employee Spotlight: Shaping Community with Light and FocusNovember’s employee spotlight shines on Tyejeree, Arete’s Community Engagement Director for Louisiana—a role where she brings light, connection, and meaningful support to the families we serve. Since joining Arete in July, she has worked to strengthen our community by creating moments that unite people and make them feel truly seen. With a background in Family and Consumer Science and a concentration in Child Development, Tyejeree brings both expertise and heart to every interaction. As a first-generation college graduate, she carries a deep passion for empowering families as they pursue access to quality education. Her warm presence, dedication, and genuine care continue to enrich Arete’s mission and the lives of those we serve.
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October 29th, 2025 | Media
This school year marks 15 years of Arete Scholars—a journey defined by courage, generosity, and a relentless belief that every child deserves the opportunity to reach their God-given potential.
October 28th, 2025 | Schools & Faculty
Thrive Academy: A Place Where Hope and Learning Come AliveAt Thrive Academy, transformation begins the moment you walk through the doors. Founded with a heart to reach and restore students facing poverty, trauma, and systemic injustice, Thrive is more than a school—it’s a place where education and compassion meet to change lives. In their beautiful new facility, students are finding stability, purpose, and the freedom to dream boldly as they discover who they were created to be.
Read MoreOctober 24th, 2025 | Announcements, Events, Partners, Students & Alumni
FULL Scholarship to 2026 National WWII Museum Leadership AcademyArete Scholars partnered with The National WWII Museum to offer our students travel and access to their 2026 summer leadership program.
Read MoreOctober 21st, 2025 | Students & Alumni
Where Are They Now: Riley’s Dream to Give BackRiley, a 2023 graduate of Archbishop Chapelle High School and an Arete Scholar, is now a junior at Southeastern Louisiana University pursuing a degree in history with plans to become a teacher. Inspired by the educators who guided her, she hopes to return to Chapelle before continuing on to earn her master’s and doctorate. From building lifelong friendships in high school to finding confidence through her sorority in college, Riley credits her scholarship with making her education possible and shaping the path she is on today.
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