THE
VISION
Building the future of presbyterian day school
spring 2010
The Building Boys, Making Men Campaign Cabinet Kemmons Wilson, Jr. Campaign Chairman
Bruce Campbell
Honorary Campaign Chairman
John Colcolough PDS Board Chairman
Rodney Baber ‘61 Don Batchelor ‘66 Earl Blankenship Kim Blankenship Bo Braswell Met Crump ‘55 Ben Daniel ‘80 Michael Faber ‘90 Stephanie Linkous Lon Magness ‘79 Stilly McFadden ‘69 Gregg Meeks
Phase 2: The Campaign to Raise $10 Million Begins! by
Lee Burns, Headmaster
We are excited to announce the second phase of our Building Boys, Making Men Campaign. Having completed the first phase, this new phase focuses on developing in our boys vital 21st century skills that they will need to be scholars and leaders in a dynamic global community. Beyond the traditional basics in education, PDS boys need training in the new basics of the 21st century: critical and creative thinking, collaboration and teaming, innovative and entrepreneurial thinking, cross-curricular problem solving, and leadership. They need a Biblical vision of manhood and to be as strong in their faith and character as they are in their scholastic abilities. To deliver this sort of education requires not only a new mindset and boldness from schools, but it necessitates new and different facilities. When we have secured the investments for Phase 2 of the campaign, PDS will build a music center, art wing, media center, science lab, learning center and cafeteria. These new world-class facilities will greatly enhance our boys’ creativity and imagination through music and art, inspire them to become
scientists and engineers, connect them to new friends, countries and ideas around the world, support the unique learning styles different boys have, and promote greater health, nutrition and fitness.
This new phase focuses on developing in our boys vital 21st century skills that they will need to be scholars and leaders in a dynamic global community. I encourage you to learn more about this phase of our campaign and to partner with us as we seek to build boys and make men.
Bryan Nearn ‘55 Chris Sanders Fred Schaeffer ‘82 Chuck Smith ‘60 Barbara Williamson
Increased Space for Music Phase 2 will provide PDS boys with over 6,376 square feet for increased music opportunities, including eight rooms for private lessons as well as performance/practice areas for a student orchestra and band, choral ensembles, and choirs. A strong music program gives PDS another powerful teaching and learning tool. Music nourishes the soul and the creative impulse. With its structure and spatial relationships, music introduces mathematical reasoning, and it aids in important cognitive development. Furthermore, it enhances important listening and concentration skills, all of which can translate into greater academic achievement.
The Campaign for PDS focuses on facilities, programs and endowment and is an investment in our boys and teachers. It will give our teachers the tools, ongoing training, and facilities they need to offer their boys a world-class education.