Champion Highlight

Known as Andy or “Pops” to most family and friends, Andrew Caneza was a man of faith and family. Over 50 years, Andy established a business that continued to grow into a coast-to-coast operation with facilities in Florida and California serving most of the supermarkets in the United States. The company opened a facility in Miami in 1972 operated under the name of Spice World. The headquarters along with the family moved from New Orleans to Orlando, FL in 1981 consolidating all operations to the Spice World name. Andy continued working with his family in the business until 2018. "Pops" was the epitome of a true family man. He loved spending time with them, traveling with his family, and cheering for his favorite team, the LSU Tigers. He taught his family the true meaning of generosity and always thinking of others. His love of God and family were everything to him.  This is the legacy he left to his family in establishing the Andrew P. Caneza Family Foundation. His family sees their philanthropic work as a continuation of Pops’ memory, serving non-profits, seeking to give back to the community. It is in his memory that the family foundation generously pledged a $1.2 million gift to Cristo Rey Orlando High School.   Leading up to his final days, he said ‘I wish I could have done more to help people in need, my work is not done.’  Please join us in thanking the Caneza Family for their generous contribution to Cristo Rey Orlando – together, we are impacting generations!

Cristo Rey Network making history with college completion

Cristo Rey Network Collectively, the 35 Cristo Rey schools with graduating seniors from the Class of 2023 accomplished the following: 100% were accepted into college, with 94% accepted to at least one four-year university; Seniors earned over $650M in scholarship offers over four years. And so much more! Learn more here

Different Cities, One Network

Our recent visits to Cristo Rey Houston, Cristo Rey Tampa, and Cristo Rey Richmond have been immersive experiences that strengthened our connection to a broader community of shared purpose. The warmth of the welcome extended by students and alumni during our shared lunches served as a testament to the unity and faith that connects us within the Cristo Rey network. The exchange of stories and insights highlighted the diverse ways in which the Cristo Rey model is making a tangible impact nationally. It was also a humbling reminder of the incredible support we receive from across the network, affirming that our mission is part of a greater whole. While this educational concept may be relatively new in Orlando, the transformational outcomes witnessed nationally prove its potential for positive change. As we reflect on our experiences, we return to Cristo Rey Orlando High School with a renewed vigor and commitment to our mission. The shared camaraderie and collective inspiration gained from these visits reaffirm our belief that, together, we can continue to make a meaningful and lasting impact in the lives of students and the communities we serve.

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The Cristo Rey Network of high schools delivers a career focused, college preparatory education in the Catholic tradition for students with limited economic resources, uniquely integrating rigorous academic curricula with four years of professional work experience and support to and through college. We partner with educators, businesses and communities to enable students to fulfill their aspirations for a lifetime of success.

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