Advancement

ATHLETIC SIGNINGS

Baseball player, Broedy Poppell, signed his letter of intent with Florida A&M University to continue his athletic career.

Lacrosse player, Stone Foster, signed his letter of intent with Flagler College to play at the collegiate level. Leo Rutledge signed with TCC for Cross Country and will continue his running career across town. Daniella Streety signed her letter of intent with Oglethorpe University for soccer and track & field.

Dylan Vielhauer, signed his letter of intent with Embry Riddle to play college baseball.

Soccer player, Drew Daunt signed with Belmont Abbey to play soccer. Daunt, a two-time FHSAA State Finalist, was a Maclay Captain for the 2020-2021 season.

Paredes and Sweeney Named FHSAA Florida Dairy Farmers Academic All-State

Michael Sweeney and Daniela Paredes were named to the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Florida Dairy Farmers Academic All-State Team, a recognition program that honors 24 graduating student-athletes who excel in both athletics and academics. Sweeney was later named Florida’s Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year in the state of Florida.

Andy Warner Inducted into Hall of Fame

The Florida Athletic Coaches Association held its 45th Annual Hall of Fame induction on January 9th in Daytona Beach. Five outstanding coaches were inducted into this year’s Hall of Fame including Maclay School’s longtime soccer coach Andy Warner. Warner’s soccer career has spanned over 40 years. He came to Maclay under a one-year commitment in 1990 and 30 years later amassed 465 wins, four state championships, and six runner-up finishes while leading the Marauders.

ADVANCEMENT

George Evans “G.E.” Light Valedictorian Scholarship

The 2021 Dr. George Evans “G.E.” Light Valedictorian Scholarship was awarded to the two valedictorians from the class of 2021, Ella McConnell and Michael Sweeney. The scholarship recipients were able to gather with the Light Family to meet and share a bit about their future plans ahead in their collegiate journey. This is made possible thanks to the generosity of Dr. & Mrs. Robley & Jeanne Light and the many donors to this endowed fund. This scholarship recognizes the lasting impact that Dr. George Evans “G.E.” Light had on Maclay’s academic trajectory. Known for his humility and kindness as much as he was for being a remarkable academic leader, Dr. Light was a shining light at Maclay School, graduating as Valedictorian of the class of 1981.

Additional donations made by: Dr. & Mrs. Robley J. Light Mrs. Marion Wilson Isaac Barchas Ann Covington Bethany D. Cullen Monica Estes Jacob B. Forrester Four Seasons Florist of Waynesville, Inc. Pamela K. Haskins Marsha M. Henson Karen Herron Dorothy Holroyd Lee Howard Jeanette Koelling Little Switzerland Book Exchange LLC James N. McKell John C. McWhorter Bryan M. O’Neill Dr. & Mrs. William E. Parrish The Pearson Family Max Riggins Scooter’s Records Phillip Seawright Joanna Sechler Linda K. Smith

The Maclay Auction is back, and we are more excited than ever to welcome our community back to campus for this special evening where we come together to support our faculty and school. The 2022 Auction, A Night To Be Inspired will be held on campus in the Webster Center and on the plaza of that facility. For Underwriting and Sponsorship Information, please visit maclayauction.com. Thanks to chair, Lisa Jackson and her committee who have already gotten some wonderful plans and details underway for what promises to be an unforgettable evening!

ADVANCEMENT

Softball Enhancements

Thanks to the generosity of dedicated donors, our softball facilities benefitted from an update enhancing the player experience at this facility. Through the generosity and support of these families, our softball program now has a new batting cage complete with turf and lighting, a new scoreboard for games, and an upgraded sound system. Prior to the upcoming softball season, the fencing at the facility will also be updated. Thanks to the many families who support our excellent softball program, with special thanks to Sally & Mark Rosser, and the Firman Fund, and the Phipps Family.

Pheasant Shoot

In February, the Baseball, Softball and Tennis teams hosted a pheasant shoot to benefit these three athletic teams. This day-long event provided an opportunity for groups to come together for this unique experience hosted by the Gainey Family at the Dogwood Hunting Preserve. Through the generosity of the participants and supporters of this event, these teams are able to purchase enhanced equipment and fund needs specific to their individual sports that will have a long-term benefit for these programs. Special Thanks to the Gainey Family and Wm. Lamb and Sons for their support of this event in addition to the many families who purchased bales and contributed to make this day possible.

A Lasting Legacy

Special thanks to the Class of 2020 who gifted the school with a beautiful mosaic seal inlaid in the Transou Family Upper School Foyer of the Beck Family Innovation Center. This intricate addition adds great character to this space and creates a special sense of arrival for this innovative facility. Thank you to this class for making this possible!

BFIC Gallery

The Beck Family Innovation Center Gallery has hosted two new exhibitions this spring. In the Company of Collectors

This exhibition highlights the remarkable and varied shell collection that the Upper School Science Department maintains and pairs these natural specimens with the work of Louise Allderdice Travers, whose love of shells and the natural world started this collection and inspired her to create beautiful and intricate shell decoupage pieces. Ms. Travers’ unique and distinctive pieces are on loan from the private collection of the Davenport family. These illustrative pieces not only highlight the natural beauty of each shell but give them new life in her engaging and intricate assemblages. This exhibition will be on view through October of 2021.

Two Regimes

Two Regimes is a historical exhibition featuring the paintings and accompanying journal entries of a Mother (Teodora Verbitskaya), who wrote about her life from 1920 to 1945, and her daughter Nadia Werbitzky, a professionally trained artist- who painted from memory depictions of their experiences during World War II in Russia.

Inspiration Gallery

This Summer, a new gallery space was created on campus. The Inspiration Gallery is located at the entry to the Upper School Administrative Offices in the Beck Family Innovation Center and features Upper School Art & Design Student Work. The first exhibition in this gallery features the beautiful artwork of Maria Boulos (10th grade).

GIVING DAY

Giving Day

Showing our love for Maclay! Maclay held its first virtual Giving Day on Feburuary 18th. Individuals from all corners of our community came together to demonstrate their collective impact and show their love for Maclay during this virtual event for the Maclay Fund. Donors were given an option as to which area of impact they chose to support with their gift. Through the generosity of the 114 donors who game together in support of the school this year, the following areas benefitted from the generous support of our community:

Limitless Creativity, Unrestricted Growth

Maclay is special to each member of the community, both past and present. Through the leadership and support of the Maclay community, we were able to provide abundant opportunities for our students and faculty. During Giving Day, the community showed their love for the programs, people, and progress that is most meaningful to them by making a gift that will be put to immediate use in the areas of most significant need throughout the year.

Faculty Support

Outstanding faculty and staff are the heart of the Maclay experience. These individuals continued to innovate, collaborate, and connect with our students in new ways to ensure consistency in uncertain times. Through the Maclay Fund, faculty and staff participated in specialized trainings and professional development focusing on differentiating instruction, implementing assessment tools, and developing a new STEM and Humanities curriculum in the Middle School. The Lower School contracted with an Education Specialist to be on site each day to support and work with our faculty, engaging with them on learning differentiation, social and emotional development, and providing new insights to support our students and families.

Active Learning Spaces

In an effort to further enhance the Maclay experience for learners of all types, the school is working towards an ambitious goal to convert all classrooms to Active Learning Spaces. The classrooms offer a personalized educational experience for students to learn and adjust their furnishings to meet their needs while also offering flexibility for collaboration and conversation. The support through this area of impact in the Maclay Fund provided new furnishing systems for six classrooms and the collaborative space in Langford Hall.

Outdoor Classrooms

The Maclay Fund supported much needed modifications to our campus as we created outdoor classroom spaces that enabled students to be enjoy a change in learning environment, observe the natural ecosystems we are surrounded by, and provide the opportunity to instruct safely in-person on our beautiful 100 – acre campus. These enhancements and outdoor seating and gathering spaces will have a lasting impact on our campus and the usability of the beautiful spaces we are surrounded by.

Technology Upgrades

Driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual adaptations to the classroom, events, and on campus activities enhanced the way our Maclay faculty, staff and students interacted with technology and one another. These enhancements brought our community closer together in an unusually distant year and provided the opportunity for our parents and families to connect with the experiences occurring on campus throughout the year. New technology additions included upgraded cameras and recording equipment, iPad mounts, and accessories for recording and livestreaming events.

Alumni Class Challenge

Congratulations to the Class of 1998!

One component of the giving day festivities included a challenge to our alumni classes to see which class would have the highest overall participation from graduates on this day. The class of 1998 led this challenge both in overall number of class participants and the total dollars raised by any graduating class. This class received a bonus matched contribution from a pledged donor towards the area of impact of their choice. The class of 1998 chose Support for Faculty and Staff for this additional gift. Thank you to all of our alumni who joined us to share their collective impact and show their love for our dear Maclay!

Save the Date for Giving Day 2022 February 17, 2022

As we look ahead to Giving Day 2022, we are looking forward to adding more alumni challenges, power hour challenges and opportunities to connect with one another throughout this day of giving. Keep an eye out for additional details as the date nears, and if you are interested in helping or sharing the love for Maclay, contact the Advancement Office at (850)893-8465 or eagrella@maclay.org. Thank you to our community for your wonderful support of this new initiative!

Your Gift Can Create

The Maclay Fund is the leading vehicle for our community’s shared spirit of generosity uniting each member. Because of each gift, our faculty and students continue to benefit from abundant opportunities to be inspired, determined, and unstoppable. Join us as we imagine the incredible possibilities that unfold when we unite in support of our students and our school by making a gift to the 2020-2021 Maclay Fund.

WAYS TO GIVE: One-time gifts, recurring gifts, and pledges can be made in the way that’s most convenient for you. Gifts are tax-deductible.

ONLINE: www.maclayfund.com

STOCK: For gifts of stock, please call the Advancement Office at (850) 893-8465 MAIL: Maclay School, 3737 North Meridian Road Tallahassee, Florida 32312 PLANNED GIVING: For planned giving opportunities, please call the Advancement Office at (850) 893-8465

THROUGH YOUR GENEROSITY, THE 2020-2021 MACLAY FUND MADE POSSIBLE:

Technology upgrades in classrooms and across campus to make our community accessible in the new ways we gather and learn

Active Learning spaces with updated furnishings that promote collaboration, concentration, comprehension, and participation

Outdoor classroom spaces for safe and inspiring instruction on our beautiful 100-acre campus

Enhanced benefits and support to faculty as they continue to innovate, collaborate, and connect with students

Fiscal flexibility to remain nimble in our response to new challenges

Thank you!