With more than 1,000 guests in attendance, Benedictine College’s 54th Annual Scholarship Ball on February 28th was a memorable evening focused on raising funds for student scholarships. A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Cross of the Order of St. Benedict to Sheila and Charles Gartenmayer, an honor bestowed by Dr. Stephen D. Minnis, Benedictine College.
Honorees Charles and Sheila Gartenmayer, Rocky the Raven, and Co-chairs Janet and Larry Wilcox and Lené WestermanRaven Regiment, cheer and dance teams, performed at the event. The Heger Family: Rodrick, Laura, Elijah, Ana, Sophia, Noah, & Gabriel HegerBeth Chapman and Adam TaffJohn Holt, emcee; with the Raven Regiment cheer and dance teamsStephen D. Minnis, Benedictine College; and Amy Minnis, and Student Auctioneers Anna Bartkoski and Cade BondStudent Speaker Elijah HegerScott and Melinda KincaidAmy, Annie, and Tyler WilkenGabriel, Benjamin, Melissa, John, Madeline, and Hannah JoergerMelinda and Justin PregontAdrian and Dominique O’HaraJessie Mannella, Quincy Dolan, Anna Ketelle, Gemma Worley, Megan Kuckelman, and Anna BrownJoe and Emily GlaserThe fabulous opening of the 54th Annual Scholarship Ball
Featured in the April 18, 2026 issue of The Independent
