St. Augustine Preparatory Academy recently hosted its annual scholarship gala, which raised a total of $3.2 million to support the needs of students at the K4-12 Christian school in Milwaukee. Nearly 800 community and business leaders were in attendance.
To coincide with the theme, “Anchored in Hope, Eyes on the Horizon,” the event showcased Aug Prep students who overcame obstacles to find hope and step towards their futures. The gala also honored philanthropists Ted and Mary Kellner with the 2025 Founders Award and college completion program All-In Milwaukee with the 2025 Friends Award.
The gala was held at Aug Prep’s middle/high school building at 2607 S. 5th St. on Milwaukee’s south side. The organization is currently building north side campus on the former site of Cardinal Stritch University.
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- Allison Wagner (center) of All-In Milwaukee, with Aug Prep founder Gus Ramirez and CEO Abby Andrietsch. Photo credit: Neil Kiekhofer, Front Room Studios
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- Becky Ramirez (center) and Aug Prep students tell attendees about the school. Photo credit: Neil Kiekhofer, Front Room Studios
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- Attendees learn more from students about Aug Prep’s programs. Photo credit: Neil Kiekhofer, Front Room Studios
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- Gus Ramirez, founder of Aug Prep and executive chairman of Husco International. Photo credit: Neil Kiekhofer, Front Room Studios
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- Aug Prep students play music for the crowd. Photo credit: Neil Kiekhofer, Front Room Studios
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- Aug Prep’s 2024 WIAA Division 3 State Champion boys’ soccer team prepares to surprise Gus Ramirez with a championship ring. Photo credit: Neil Kiekhofer, Front Room Studios
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- Aug Prep CEO Abby Andrietsch (center) with Mary Ellen Stanek, managing director of Baird, and her husband, Dr. Scott Stanek. Photo credit: Neil Kiekhofer, Front Room Studios
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- Photo credit: Neil Kiekhofer, Front Room Studios
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- Ted Kellner, retired founder and portfolio manager of Fiduciary Management Inc., accepts the 2025 Founders Award. Photo credit: Neil Kiekhofer, Front Room Studios
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- Gus Ramirez speaks to attendees at St. Augustine Preparatory Academy’s annual scholarship gala on Friday, May 9. Submitted photo. Photo credit: Neil Kiekhofer, Front Room Studios
