DEAR GILMAN ALUMNI, PARENTS, AND FRIENDS, Throughout my life and career, I have had the good fortune of being a part of some very special schools, places that are distinguished at least in part by beautiful, iconic buildings. Gilman has certainly been no exception. In fact, during my seven years here, I have often remarked that I would hold Carey Hall up against any building, on any campus, anywhere. Surrounding Carey Hall, of course, is a beautiful campus that provides a state-of-the art space in which our students can learn and grow. Indeed, we are truly blessed at Gilman to enjoy such impressive buildings and grounds.
W hile I never want us to take our outstanding facilities for granted, I also fully understand that they are little without the people who bring them to life.As past headmasters, Mr. Henry H. Gallard and Mr. Redmond C. S. Finney, have rightly observed, "The true measure of any school is the quality of character of its members." Gilman is a place of people. What's more, it is a place of people of high character. Since its founding in 1897, our School has been built on a foundation of human interaction and the inherent value of bringing together boys of great promise and educators of immeasurable dedication. It is a proven formula that sets our students up for success at Gilman and beyond. That success is marked by college and career choices that match our high aspirations for them and, most importantly, a life of meaningful engagement and purpose.
First Things First: Endowing Gilman's Promise and People, is a bold commitment to that bedrock foundation. By raising funds to strengthen our endowment, we are investing in what makes Gilman such a special community of learning and growth. Bringing together promising students and dedicated faculty and providing them with the resources and programs that cultivate the growth of the whole boy in mind, body, and spirit challenge us to meet two important demands. On one hand, we must support our excellent teachers by paying them well and investing in their professional growth. On the other, we must maximize our ability to make Gilman accessible to all families whose boys are great fits. By more fully endowing funds for faculty support and financial aid, we will strengthen our ability to offer assistance to families who need it while keeping in check the tuition growth that all families face.
We live in a rapidly changing world in which a Gilman education is, perhaps, more needed than ever. We strive to prepare young men to be their best, fullest selves so that, in turn, they will make the world the best version of itself.As we look to the future and embrace that charge, let us build on the foundation that has always made Gilman a leader in education. Please join me in investing in our promise and people.
Sincerely,
Henry P.A. Smyth P'24, '26 Headmaster
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First Things First: Endowing Gilman’s Promise & People SUMMARY OF CAMPAIGN GOALS
FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND OPPORTUNITY Endowed Financial Aid Endowed Financial Aid - Funding Excellence Endowed Faculty Financial Aid Endowed Support for Financial Aid Students Term Financial Aid Fund Term Financial Aid Fund - Funding Excellence Finney-Greene Scholars Program
$26,300,000 $15,000,000 $2,000,000 $5,500,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $300,000 $1,500,000
TEACHING AND LEARNING Investments in People Recruiting Excellence Endowed Fellow (1 at $750,000) Penn Fellows (2 at $1,300,000) Supporting Excellence Senior Endowed Chair (1 at $2,000,000) Junior Endowed Chair (1 at $1,000,000) Endowed Chair – Teacher/Coach (2 at $1,000,000) Endowed Fund for Faculty Support Endowed Faculty and Staff Appreciation Fund Program Enhancements and New Initiatives Global Experience - Students & Faculty Endowed Headmaster’s Innovation Program to support initiatives such as: Entrepreneurship Online Academy Science & Technology Innovation Robotics Iditarod Environmental Sustainability Outdoor Education Program
$13,350,000 $12,350,000 $750,000 $2,600,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,500,000 $1,000,000 $250,000 $750,000
THE GILMAN FUND $16,000,000 Six Fiscal Years (2013-14; 2014-15; 2015-16; 2016-17; 2017-18; 2018-19) UNRESTRICTED ENDOWMENT TOTAL CAMPAIGN
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$4,350,000
$60,000,000
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Board of Trustees PRESIDENT
Benjamin H. Griswold IV
Scott A. Wieler
Gerard C. Harrison
Paul F. McBride*
George B. Hess, Jr.* Kathleen B. Hogan
PRESIDENT ELECT
Cheo D. Hurley
Mark R. Fetting
Jonathon S. Jacobson* Caroline A. Jeppi
VICE PRESIDENTS
Lynne B. Kahn
John F. Cavanaugh
David J. Kim
Harry D. Halpert
D. Brooks Kitchell II
Scott Sherman
Benson E. Legg
Michael J. Weinfeld
John D. Linehan
Taylor S. Classen
Paul F. McBride*
William L. Paternotte*
Brenna F. McGowan Charlotte E. Modly
SECRETARY
Charles A. Morris
Laurel H. Perry
Henry I. Myerberg
Susan D. Ginkel
Mark D. Neumann R. Davis Noell
AT LARGE MEMBERS
D. W. Wells Obrecht
Erin Becker
William L. Paternotte*
Robert G. Blue
Samuel Peters
Frank A. Bonsal III
Frank B. Rosenberg
E. Thomas Booker III
Cindy Scheiner
Thomas S. Bozzuto, Jr.
Delano J. Schmidt
Andrew M. Brooks
Dara S. Schnee
Edward W. Brown III
Stephen T. Scott*
Andrew M. Cameron
Kathy L. Shapiro
Francis J. Carey III
Eva F. Simmons-O’Brien
David H. Carroll, Jr.
Jared D. Spahn
Robert T. Cashman
Jonathan W. Thayer
Michel F. Cavallon
J. Richard Thomas, Sr.*
Jeffrey H. Cohen
George E. Thomsen*
Cardella W. Coleman
Charles L. Wagandt III
Samuel M. Dell III
Marcus L. Wang
Charles C. Edwards II
Thomas J. S. Waxter III
Charles C. Fenwick, Jr.*
Mitchell D. Whiteman
Eben D. Finney III
Clarence L. Young III
Mitchell F. Ford
Karlo G. Young
* Lifetime Trustee Trustees in blue currently serving for the 2017-18 school year Remaining Trustees who served between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2018 in black
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