WHAT: Fontbonne, The Early College of Boston, a leading Catholic school for young women serving grades 7-12, will honor three distinguished alumnae for their accomplishments at the upcoming celebration of its 70th anniversary. The graduates to be recognized at the gala event are Jean Hynes, a 1987 graduate who went on to become the first female to be named CEO of Boston-based asset management firm Wellington Management; Melissa Nelson, a 2006 graduate who became the first Black woman to be named the Director of the Nurse-Midwifery Division at Massachusetts General Hospital; and 2007 graduate Arielle Gaines, an educator at Match Community Day Charter School in Hyde Park, where she was recognized as a Teacher of the Year.
WHEN: March 29, 2025, 6-10 p.m.
WHERE: Four Points by Sheraton, 1125 Boston-Providence Turnpike, Norwood.
TICKETS: Tickets can be purchased at the link here.
EVENT DETAILS: The Anniversary Gala will celebrate Fontbonne’s seven decades of inspiring young women and preparing them to succeed in their chosen career paths. The event will include dinner and feature student performances. WCVB Channel 5 anchor Antoinette Antonio will emcee the event. Antonio joined NewsCenter 5 in 2013 and is currently the co-anchor of the station’s EyeOpener and Noon newscasts.
