Wrapping Up

Celebrating Priory’s Sharing the Promise, Shaping the Future Campaign

When the Sharing the Promise, Shaping the Future capital campaign closed on December 31, construction crews were still working hard to complete the renovation, expansion, and updated spaces that enhance how Priory students learn.

The campaign’s success has allowed us to fulfill the promise of enriching our science curriculum at the highest level, while also providing additional space to enhance students’ overall experience. The renovation of the former Junior School building into an Art and Science Center allows students to benefit from innovative science, research, and design spaces. They will also enjoy renovated common spaces, which will allow them to interact with their brothers, teachers, and monks.

This project has been made possible thanks to the extraordinary support from donors, including the Board of Advisors, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and foundations.

Priory alumnus Matt Kent ’08 has fond memories of his time at Priory. He and his family made a large gift to the campaign through their family foundation. “If you look around at area high schools, you quickly find out that Priory has a lot to offer. One of the biggest things missing was quality facilities. We wanted to make a difference in that area. By updating the facilities, the STEM initiative at Priory is going to be wonderful.”

The generous support from donors is allowing Priory to continue our unique educational program well into the future.

“Priory is a premier academic institution in St. Louis,” says donor and Priory alumni dad Jerry Kent. “The culture and the commitment of the monks makes Priory a very special place. There’s a strong history of graduates that are fine young men who give back to the community.”