Frequently Asked Questions

As a parent, I provide for my child through tuition. Why make a leadership gift?

Tuition alone has never covered the full cost of educating each student. A rich history of philanthropy at Mercersburg from alumni, parents, and friends has ensured that Annual Fund support bridges the gap between student needs and tuition dollars. The Annual Fund directly benefits every student at Mercersburg on a day-to-day basis.

As an alum, I’m having a reunion this year. How will making a leadership gift impact my class reunion goal?

For most alumni, there are few places that transcend time and space in the way that Mercersburg does. Students have a unique shared experience during their formative years at the school, and the bonds that they forge endure over a lifetime. A leadership gift honors that connection while simultaneously providing support for today’s students. Keep in mind that your class reunion gift is a gift to the Annual Fund and perhaps to another area if your class has chosen to support a specific endeavor, so supporting the Annual Fund with a leadership gift is a special way to honor a reunion milestone.

When my reunion came along, it reinforced all the incredible friendships I’d made at Mercersburg and how much this community has meant to me. I wanted to do something to recognize that and made a five-year commitment so I could support our class goal.

– Steve Pessagno ’88

Mercersburg has such a strong sense of community, even in the midst of a global pandemic. The school has delivered on its promise to provide students with an incredible educational experience. The dedication of the faculty and staff to shaping each student’s unique talents makes us want to do more to support the school community.

– Lucy and Jeffrey Short P ’23