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Jupiter Christian’s “Royal Gala” Sets a New Standard for Philanthropic Excellence
At the heart of Gala was Jupiter Christian's $1.2M Annual Fund goal, focused on academics, scholarships, and faculty development.
JUPITER, Fla. — Jupiter Christian School’s annual Royal Gala, Led by Chief Advancement Officer, Chelsea Gunn and Event Chair Elizabeth Nichols, reaffirmed its status as one of Palm Beach County’s most distinguished philanthropic events, drawing an influential mix of parents, alumni, and community leaders to Trump National Golf Club Jupiter. The evening reinforced the community’s growing investment in the school’s mission of faith-based excellence and future expansion.
Demand for attendance was unprecedented. Pre-sale tickets sold out within 24 hours, and the remaining seats were gone in less than a week. The sold-out ballroom demonstrates the depth of local support behind the school’s mission to deliver excellence in Christian education.
Guests were treated to a refined three-course dinner before the live auction opened with spirited energy, blending camaraderie and competition. For the first time in the event’s history, the evening also featured a Diamond Bar. Presented by Yelton Fine Jewelers, it provided gusts the opportunity to view and purchase fine jewelry on-site, an elegant addition that reflected the evolving sophistication of the school’s supporters.
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At the heart of The Royal Gala was Jupiter Christian’s $1.2M Annual Fund goal, focused on strengthening academics, expanding scholarships, and advancing faculty and facility development. Each contribution, whether a donation, auction bid, or jewelry purchase, moved the school closer to realizing that benchmark and reaffirmed its role as one of Palm Beach County’s leading institutions of private and faith-based education. “We thank you for showing up to support our gala, as this event has a lasting impact on our Annual Fund all year long, helping initiatives move forward our mission to teach the minds, reach the hearts, and inspire servant leaders to impact the world for Jesus Christ,” said Jupiter Christian President Jay Boggess.
The success of this year’s Gala arrives as Jupiter Christian advances its Vision 2030 initiative, a long-term strategic plan that includes construction of a new, technologically advanced campus designed to serve a growing and transforming 21st-century student population. It signals an ambitious evolution for the school, one rooted in faith, but shaped by forward-looking educational priorities.
