Before the bylines, the podcast downloads, and a growing digital audience, Gabrielle Querrard was a student in plaid at All Saints.
From 1999 to 2011, much of her life unfolded inside the classrooms of All Saints Cathedral School and the sanctuary of All Saints Cathedral Church. She was baptized there and confirmed there, then served as an acolyte during Sunday services and funerals. She attended the church’s summer programs and, through the All Saints Boy Scout Chapter, became the first Venture Scout to earn the program’s highest distinction — the Silver Award.
Simply put, she grew up there.
“Much of my childhood was spent within the walls of the school and the church,” Querrard said. “The adults around me poured into me endlessly.”
On Saturday, at 6 p.m., that foundation will be formally recognized when All Saints hosts its 2026 Annual Gala, “Viking Vanguards: Honoring Our Legacy, Charting the Future — Commemorating 98 Years of Faith, Scholarship, and Leadership,” at My Brother’s Workshop Event Hall.
Querrard will receive the Viking Legacy Award.
Among other things, she serves as a correspondent with the Virgin Islands Source, covering government, culture, and community issues across the territory. Since launching her digital platform in 2021, she has built a combined audience of more than 60,000 followers through content centered on Caribbean culture, history and current events. She also produces and co-hosts the Caribbean Mystics Podcast, which has surpassed 80,000 downloads and secured a partnership with Spectre Vision Radio.
She has worked in creative direction with Mango Media Marketing, contributed to a Roc Nation artist shoot, and co-hosted Season 3 of Tempo Networks’ “Hot Ones Caribbean.” Still, she credits All Saints with laying the groundwork long before any of those opportunities emerged.
“The teachers at All Saints knew how to pull greatness out of me, even when I was content with playing small,” she said.
Also honored that evening will be Lillian Garfield, recipient of the Steward of Service Award.
A lifelong Virgin Islander, Garfield spent 35 years with the government of the Virgin Islands in the Office of the Lieutenant Governor’s Division of Banking and Insurance. She also served as a Shop Steward for Local 8249 of the United Steelworkers, advocating for fairness and accountability in the workplace.
Her community involvement spans decades. She has served as president of the Charlotte Amalie Band Boosters, volunteered with United Way as co-chair of the Allocation Committee and as a Campaign Committee member, and currently serves as Treasurer of the Long Path/Garden Street Association. A devoted member of All Saints Cathedral Church, she has held numerous leadership roles, including service on the Vestry and Altar Guild, and previously served on the Board of All Saints Cathedral School.
Known for her vibrant spirit and deep cultural pride, Garfield remains active in Carnival and continues to support initiatives that uplift the Virgin Islands community.
Head of School Carla Sarauw said the gala reflects nearly a century of impact.
“For nearly a century, All Saints Cathedral School has shaped leaders who serve with faith, integrity, and excellence,” Sarauw said. “When our community invests in our students, we ensure our legacy not only endures, but thrives.”
The Annual Gala is one of the school’s most significant fundraising efforts, directly supporting academic programming, scholarships, campus enhancements and capital development initiatives. As a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, the school relies on community partnerships to bridge the gap between tuition revenue and the full cost of delivering a faith-centered education.
The evening will include dinner and program, recognition of honorees, live and silent auctions, and fellowship among alumni, parents, faculty and community partners.
Board Chair Jimez Ashby Jr. underscored the broader purpose.
“Strong schools build strong communities,” Ashby said. “Every contribution to the annual Gala affirms our shared belief that the future of the Virgin Islands depends on the quality of education we provide today.”
Tickets are currently available at the school office, Sole to Soul, VI Bridal & Tuxedo, and online via Eventbrite.
