Class of 1980 Gives Back

ALUMNI NEWS

Reunion-year get-togethers are important moments after attending FWCD. The Class of 1980 did not get to celebrate its 40th reunion in the manner they would have wished. Instead, the class came together virtually in fall 2020 and again in spring 2021. To encourage a bigger impact for FWCD, Jim Fleming ’80 stated he would give an additional $60,000 to FWCD, based on an increase in participation of his classmates giving back to the School. In his message, Fleming posted a photo of himself (below) on social media, sharing that he was moving “off the grid” and noted that he would not be shaving or cutting his hair while he was isolated, but he would try to throw in a shower once a week.

Fleming’s classmates were up to the challenge! Traditionally, the Class of 1980’s participation is close to 10%. Acting on the extra incentive and rallying together during a tough year, the class more than doubled their participation to 27% — the highest percentage of gifts from a class (not including the Class of 2021 seniors).

Jim Fleming ’80