Spotlight seniors establish scholarship fund
their own talents in the arts, athletics, academics, and even cooking. Veteran faculty member and Director of Admission & Financial Aid David Baker once again served as emcee and auctioneer for this event, helping the boys raise more than $100,000 in less than four hours. Proceeds from the Senior Auction provide funding for a variety of important Marksmen activities and traditions and enable the class to make a substantial contribution back to the School on the day of their graduation. This gift, known as the “Senior Legacy Gift,” is announced at the Graduate
What began as a fundraiser by the senior class has resulted in a gift that will benefit Marksmen for decades
Luncheon on the day of Commencement and typically includes a directed gift to support several important school-wide priorities.
to come: The Class of 2022 Scholarship Fund. Given the unprecedented response to this year’s Each year, the senior class hosts an auction,
auction and its record-breaking financial tally,
offering a wide variety of items and experiences
the Class of 2022 immediately approached the
donated by the members of the class. In late
administration about making a significant gift to
September, the Class of 2022 gathered in Decherd
the School in addition to their Senior Legacy Gift
Fine Arts Center to host their own Senior Auction.
this coming May.
In front of a crowd of parents, younger Marksmen, faculty, staff, and other friends of the School, the
Eugene McDermott Headmaster David W. Dini
seniors auctioned off a wide variety of offerings
noted that, “within 24 hours of the Auction, senior
donated by members of the class.
leaders reached out to ask what they could do to help the School.” After a series of discussions, the
This year’s unique items included artistic
class decided to contribute $50,000 to establish
creations, musical performances, athletic events,
the Class of 2022 Scholarship Fund, which will
a St. Mark’s Senior flag signed by every member
provide expanded opportunities for more boys to
of the class, and much more. Seniors also offered
attend St. Mark’s.
some unforgettable experiences, drawing on
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