A Heartfelt Thank You for an Unforgettable St. Sava Gala
This past Saturday, the St. Sava Academy community gathered at the beautiful St. Regis Chicago for a Gala evening to remember. The event brought together parents, supporters, clergy, alumni, friends of the school, and generous donors — all united by a shared belief in the mission of St. Sava Academy.
It was an evening filled with purpose, gratitude, and celebration of our culture, faith, and community.
A Night of Purpose & Community
Thanks to your support, this year’s Gala became a powerful reminder of what we can achieve together. The generosity shown during the event directly supports the continued growth of our academic programs, the enrichment of student life, and the strengthening of our cultural and spiritual foundation.
Your presence and contributions truly move our mission forward and help shape the future of every child at St. Sava Academy.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the distinguished guests who honored us with their presence and participation:
Board of Trustees – St. Sava Academy
V. Rev. Dr. Darko Spasojevic, Academy Rector
V. Rev. Dobrivoje Milunovic – Member
Rev. Nikolaj Kostur – Member
Rev. Deacon Teodor Sokolovic, Treasurer
Gabrielle Dzwinyk, Secretary
Dr. Howard Grundy
Samantha Lazich
Jackie Majdov – Principal St. Sava Academy
All Guest Performers
All Donors, Parents, and Volunteers
Explore the Gala Program & Photo Gallery
📄 Full Gala Program:
https://stsavagala.com/program/
📸 Event Gallery:
A full collection of photos is available on:
https://stsavagala.com/gallery/
Special Thanks to Our Donors, Parents, Volunteers — and to Marina & Tanja
To our donors, parents, and volunteers — thank you for being the heartbeat of St. Sava Academy. Your generosity creates opportunities, strengthens our community, and enriches the educational and spiritual growth of our students. Whether you sponsored, donated, bid, organized, or simply showed up, your support makes all the difference.
A special thank-you to Marina and Tanja, whose extraordinary dedication and hard work brought this year’s Gala to life. Organizing an event of this scale almost entirely on their own is remarkable, and every detail reflected their passion and commitment to our school. We are truly grateful for everything they poured into this unforgettable evening.
This Gala marks another important step in supporting our students and strengthening the future of St. Sava Academy.
Your generosity and involvement help us continue to grow as a leading school.
