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COURAGE: THE CAMPAIGN FOR EPISCOPAL
CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP | CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES Sarah Akridge Knutson ’96 P’26 | CAMPAIGN CABINET Lee Ainslie ’82 P’14 ’17 | Robert Mason ’77 P’15 | Rodney Robinson ’86 | Kathryn Tyree P’17 ’19 | HEAD OF SCHOOL Charles M. Stillwell P’18 | ASSISTANT HEAD FOR ADVANCEMENT Christina M. Holt P’12 ’15 ’17
Always advancing our mission to prepare young people with the intellectual and moral courage to pursue lives of leadership and service, Episcopal High School is evolving with the world around us and within an educational landscape that demands distinction. Positioned to deliver an education journey that no other school can, Episcopal is in the final phase of COURAGE: THE CAMPAIGN FOR EPISCOPAL .
PERSPECTIVES ON COURAGE
JEFF CLARKE ’89
CHAIR, ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE OF THE EHS BOARD OF TRUSTEES
As I drove up the Front Drive almost 40 years ago as a prospective student, I knew Episcopal was where I wanted to spend my secondary school years — some close to me would say my formative years. I learned so much about myself and life in my four years on The Holy Hill. The teachers, the coaches, my friends, and the community all added pieces to make me the man that I am today. I loved Episcopal so much that I came back after college and was a member of the faculty for seven years. I remember accepting the job from Mr. Helfenstein to work for Mr. Walker on the Admissions team. I thought to myself, now it was my turn to give something back to the school that had given me so much.
It has been an honor to serve the last three years on the Episcopal Board of Trustees. I begin my fourth year on the Board and my first year as Chair of the Advancement Committee at this pivotal milestone in the Courage Campaign. I am thrilled to announce that Courage is 95% of the way to our historic $150 million goal. This is an extraordinary time to be a part of The High School.
As a Trustee, I have a front-row seat to see how ambitious developments for our students are being built on the base of our enduring traditions and values.
With Courage, we are building a legacy that will enrich the lives of students for years to come, preparing them to face the challenges of tomorrow with confidence and courage.
I want to take a moment to acknowledge the incredible alumni and families who have stepped forward to support the robust delivery of our mission through a commitment to Courage. Your contributions, large or small, have collectively made a profound impact. Each gift represents a belief in our shared vision that Episcopal students leave The Holy Hill prepared to be positive forces in the world. This community never ceases to amaze me, and the dedication and generosity of our alumni and families always inspire me.
In the final stretch of the Courage Campaign, now is the time for all alumni and families to take part. Every dollar counts. Your involvement is crucial, and I invite you to join me. Now is the time to ask yourself, what role will I play in Courage? Now is the time to invest in the future of Episcopal and ensure that our core beliefs carry on and thrive. Now is the best time to give back. Now is the time to be bold. Our strong finish, their strong future!
Supporting priorities set forth in the 2018 Strategic Plan, COURAGE is a $150 million campaign — the most ambitious in Episcopal’s 185-year history.
This is a defining moment for The High School. Our bold plans are only possible with equally bold support from our community. Our thanks to all the donors who have joined this historic effort to date!
DONORS: 889 | PARENT (CURRENT & PAST): 268 | ALUMNI: 496 | FOUNDATIONS: 22
$142 MILLION RAISED | $150 MILLION GOAL as of November 2024
OUR STRONG FINISH THEIR STRONG FUTURE
Your gift now will support generations of students. In this final phase of the Courage Campaign, gifts will help secure:
dramatically increased access to financial aid;
competitive compensation and professional development for faculty and staff;
experiential learning, schoolwide programming, and externships through the McCain-Ravenel Center for Intellectual and Moral Courage; and
ongoing care and maintenance of campus facilities.
EVERYONE CAN PLAY A ROLE IN THE FINAL 5%
There are three simple ways...
ROLL CALL: First and foremost, commit to supporting Episcopal’s annual fund.
CAMPAIGN PRIORITIES: Make a pledge to support the strategic priorities.
LEGACY: Include Episcopal in your estate plans.
WHAT WILL YOUR ROLE BE?
Hear from Leah Kannensohn Tennille ’01 about the role she and her husband Dre chose and why they give to the school that gave her so much.
