September 23rd, 2024  |  Our Team

Mary Helen - Ten Years, and Thousands of Lives Impacted

Mary Helen of Arete Scholars was presented with an award for Ten Years of Exceptional Service, acknowledging her impact on the lives of children and their families. This award is a well-deserved recognition of her profound influence over the past decade.

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August 16th, 2024  |  Our Team

Celebrating 14 Years of Dedication: Marilyn Hicks, a Pillar of Arete Scholars

​This month marks a significant milestone for Arete Scholars as we celebrate the 14-year anniversary of our Vice President of Operations, Marilyn Hicks. Since joining our team in August 2010, Marilyn has been a steadfast and unwavering advocate for our mission.

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June 17th, 2024  |  Events, Our Team

Celebrating a Decade of Impact at the Arete Louisiana Summer Social!

Thank you to everyone who attended the Arete Scholars Louisiana Summer Social–celebrating ten years of impacting lives across Louisiana!

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July 21st, 2023  |  Our Team

Arete Welcomes New Community Engagement Director

Please join us in warmly welcoming Shelley Knudsen as our Community Engagement Director. Shelley will lead student, family, and school engagement initiatives in Georgia and Louisiana. Her focus will be on expanding our impact and creating new programs that generate value and growth for the betterment of the communities we serve.

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July 20th, 2022  |  Announcements, Our Team

Arete Scholars Celebrates 12 Years!

In 2010, Arete Scholars was founded to ensure every child will reach their greatest, God-given potential. For 12 years,...

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March 10th, 2022  |  Our Team

Arete adds to executive team

The team at Arete Scholars is excited to announce Jason Paul Roberts as our new Vice President of Marketing and Communications.

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September 16th, 2021  |  Our Team

Arete team grows in Louisiana

Andrew Martin joins Arete Scholars as Development Director, helping expand our base of financial supporters and ambassadors throughout Louisiana, Georgia, and the nation.

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August 27th, 2021  |  Our Team

Arthur Dupré named new president

The board is pleased to announce the selection of Arthur Dupré as Arete's new president. Arthur succeeds retiring president and CEO, Jim Smith, who will remain with Arete on the board.

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July 3rd, 2020  |  Our Team

Arete Scholars president steps aside

Cofounder Derek Monjure is stepping aside as president after 10 years.

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