COURAGE: THE CAMPAIGN FOR EPISCOPAL

WITH COURAGE, WE WILL…

Over the weekend of The 121st Game, The High School launched COURAGE: THE CAMPAIGN FOR EPISCOPAL , the School’s most ambitious campaign to date. More than 400 parents, past parents, Trustees, alumni, and EHS faculty and staff members gathered to celebrate this historic moment at the Spirit of The High School Dinner in iconic Centennial Hall.

Head of School Charley Stillwell P’18 began by expressing gratitude for the generosity of the Episcopal community and announcing that COURAGE CAMPAIGN donors had already committed nearly $110 million towards the bold goal of $150 million. He then introduced Henry Barrett ’18 who spoke of the power of the EHS experience, his close-knit relationships with teachers, and the importance of financial aid, which made it possible for him to attend Episcopal as “some kid from Midland, Texas, who had heard that boarding school was too cold, too far away, and too expensive to ever consider.” Chair of the Board Sarah Akridge Knutson ’96 P’26 closed the remarks by sharing with the crowd the advice she gave her son as he began his freshman year this fall: Stay engaged; be courageous; appreciate tradition; connect with faculty; and, most importantly, make it count.

Thank you to all who supported this launch — from near and far.

Thanks to the generosity of benefactors known and unknown, named and unnamed, here with us today or far, far elsewhere, I was able to receive the gift of an Episcopal-grade education. This is why the Courage Campaign means so much to me and should mean so much to you. It is because that many more students will have the chance to take part in this great community regardless of their socioeconomic background.

— HENRY BARRETT ’18

I am confident — now more than ever — that our School has outlined the top priorities to continue to propel Episcopal to excellence while holding tight to our foundational values. I invite you to join me in support of this ambitious campaign and all the strategic priorities that it will fuel. To ensure that our timeless values are instilled for generations to come and that our beloved School continues to excel.

-SARAH AKRIDGE KNUTSON '96 P'26

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MISSION TO INSPIRE COURAGE

The 2018 Strategic Plan set forth a path to optimize Episcopal’s unique strengths, and the Courage Campaign brings it to life. We are positioned to deliver an educational journey that no other school can.

WITH COURAGE, WE WILL...

1. HARNESS THE RESOURCES AND GLOBAL CONNECTIONS OF WASHINGTON, D.C.

WE WILL take full advantage of the School’s proximity to the nation’s capital with unique teaching and experiential learning moments through the McCainRavenel Center for Intellectual and Moral Courage.

2. DRAMATICALLY INCREASE ACCESS TO FINANCIAL AID.

WE WILL build profoundly our endowment with funds that are restricted for financial aid, the best way to create an enriching environment on our campus with an academically talented, diverse, and passionately engaged student body.

3. MAXIMIZE THE POWER OF RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY.

WE WILL reinforce the EHS Portrait of a Graduate qualities by increasing the frequency and depth of interactions between adults and students through the School’s enhanced Residential Life curriculum.

4. INSPIRE ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH RIGOR AND WELLNESS.

WE WILL create opportunities for students and faculty to thrive through an intentional and inspirational balance of ambitious pursuits and healthy lifestyles.

5. INVEST IN OUR COMMITMENT TO A WORLD CLASS FACULTY AND STAFF.

WE WILL build the resources to attract and retain gifted and diverse faculty and staff dedicated to the School’s mission and eager to take full advantage of Episcopal’s unmatched professional environment and opportunities.

COURAGE CAMPAIGN CABINET

A group of esteemed leaders was chosen to help the School achieve the far-reaching campaign goals. As former members of the Board of Trustees who served during the 2018 strategic planning process and the launch of the leadership phase of Courage, each was a pivotal player in the shaping of the campaign. They are compelling ambassadors and are particularly articulate when speaking about their devotion to the School and the importance of the strategic priorities.

LEE AINSLIE ’82 P’14 ’17

Hobe Sound, Fla., EHS Board of Trustees: 2000-2006 and 2015-2022 (Chair, 2019-2022), Founder and Managing Partner of Maverick Capital

It is hard to put into words how much Episcopal means to me and my family given our deep history with the School. While Episcopal has always focused on maintaining a tradition of consistent excellence, I take pride in the fact that Episcopal also strives continuously to find ways to improve while upholding the institution’s traditional values. I am excited to support the Courage Campaign, which will be transformative for the experience of every Episcopal student.

ROBERT MASON ’77 P’15

Charlotte, N.C., EHS Board of Trustees: 2015-2021, Chairman of Robert E. Mason & Associates, a provider of industrial automation and engineering services in the U.S.

Episcopal High School has had such a positive impact on my life and so many others. I want to continue to support the mission and core beliefs of Episcopal. The Courage Campaign is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do that.

RODNEY ROBINSON ’86

Sarasota, Fla., EHS Board of Trustees: 1998-2000 and 2016-2022, Recently retired from Global Marketing Solutions at Meta

I am humbled and proud to be in a position to support the Courage Campaign. Hindsight is a great benefit, and I was proud to be on the Board when we expanded the campus plan in the 1990s, and it is even more exciting to see the evolution of how we can support students and faculty for the next generation. Episcopal is truly a special environment that stays with all of us for life.

KATHRYN TYREE P’17 ’19

New York, N.Y., EHS Board of Trustees: 2014-2020, Partner of Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) and chair of the BBH Center for Women and Wealth and Center for Family Business

I support EHS because of its unwavering commitment to preparing our children with the strength of character and life skills that are necessary to be true leaders in whatever path they choose.

COURAGE IS A $150 MILLION CAMPAIGN, THE MOST AMBITIOUS IN THE SCHOOL'S HISTORY.

ENDOWMENT $70 MILLION: Financial Aid, Student Life, Faculty & Staff, Capital Renewal

CAPITAL PROJECTS $55 MILLION: Two Dormitories, deButts Health & Wellness Center, Faculty Homes, Track & Field

ANNUAL FUND $25 MILLION: The Roll Call

Success is giving our students an exceptional and rigorous academic experience while keeping character at the forefront. We are committed to the development of intellectual and moral courage so that our students can go out into the world and make a difference. They will be the ethical leaders that this world needs.

-CHARLEY STILLWELL, HEAD OF SCHOOL