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Investing In Our Future S E N I O R PA R E N T G I F T – T R E M E N D O U S S U C C E S S ! The 2013 Senior Parent Capital Gift was co-chaired by Debbie (trustee) and Steve Barnes (Eric ’13) and Peg and Ted Bernhardt (Chris ’13). Together with an enthusiastic and committed group of parent volunteers, this year’s Class of 2013 SPCG campaign was the most successful in the school’s history, totaling over $450,000 in gifts and pledges from senior parents. Additional funds raised from members of the board, inspired by the vision and enthusiasm of the senior parents, have brought the total money raised toward the goals of the campaign over $500,000. Additionally, the campaign garnered 100% participation from domestic families and over 90% participation from all senior families. These funds have three primary purposes: (1) direct support for the annual fund; (2) establishment of a laptop program for faculty and (3) planning, building, and supporting an online media conferencing center, a facility greatly needed for the quality teaching, learning, and meeting that helps advance our educational mission.
Debbie Barnes, Co-chair When I was asked to co-chair the class of 2013 Senior Parent Capital Gift campaign, I did not hesitate to respond with a resounding yes. My decision to take on this role was primarily based on two considerations: appreciation and need. The members of the faculty at Lawrence Academy were committed to seeing that my son was successful in his endeavors, both in the classroom and on the field. This did not go unnoticed, and I will be forever grateful for their efforts. The overall strength of each private academic institution is directly correlated to the financial support it receives throughout the year. For this, it must rely upon the generosity and philanthropy of its constituency, past and present, for its success. In order to remain competitive within the
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