Remembering Melissa Garville

Melissa Garville was a dedicated trustee, volunteer, and supporter of Brooklyn Jesuit Prep. She dedicated so much of her time advocating for our students and their right to access excellent, Catholic educational opportunities. On November 26, 2020, Melissa tragically passed away. We ask you to join us in remembering Melissa as we honor her memory.

The Garville Scholars Program was established to continue Melissa's work at our school. BJP's commitment to our students is to provide access to a rigorous education, helping them gain admission to rigorous Catholic high schools. The Garville Scholars Program allows them the opportunity to receive tuition assistance for their high school education, benefit from high school entrance preparation, and experience the many cultural offerings of New York City. This program benefits all of our students each year, and especially benefits eight BJP alumni who are Garville Scholars currently in high school. To remain Garville Scholars, these students are required to provide academic updates to our school and return as volunteers to fulfill their service hours. We share a special note of gratitude to Melissa's parents, Greg and Christine Garville, for for their monumental work honoring her legacy through their generosity and commitment to our mission

We continue to teach our students to live out the values Melissa exemplified. We are filled with gratitude for the commitment and care she showed to our young scholars. On the fifth year anniversary of her passing, we reflect on the immense impact her life and memory has had on our success.