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ADVANCING CENTENARY
Athletic Turf Field Challenge Scores! $1 Million GOAL
GOAL!
$900,000 $800,000
Thank You!
$700,000 $600,000 $500,000 $400,000 $300,000 $200,000
A major milestone was reached by Cyclone Athletics. Thanks to a generous challenge grant from The Reeves Foundation and the support of loyal Centenarians, the Athletic Turf Field Project has reached its $1 million goal. A component of The Cyclone Athletic Fund, the project will construct a new artificial turf field and provide amenities for the Men’s and Women’s Soccer and Lacrosse teams. The enhanced facilities will also improve recreational opportunities for the College community and help Centenary Athletics reach new levels in competition. The College announced the challenge grant in early 2012. The Reeves Foundation will donate $333,000 over a four-year period, now that the Centenary community has raised $667,000 for the Athletic Turf
$100,000
Field Project. Senior Vice President for College Relations Diane Finnan pointed out the impact improving facilities has on building athletic programs at Centenary. “Cyclone Wrestling just captured the NCAA Division III East Region Championship, which is a huge step forward for athletics and the College,” she explained. “That was fueled, in part, by having better facilities that support the program. Getting the Athletic Turf Field Project done tells our studentathletes and coaches that we are behind them and supports continued and future success.” To contribute to The Cyclone Athletic Fund, call (908) 852-1400, ext. 2336, or e-mail knaaps@centenarycollege.edu.
Endowed Scholarships Alumni, parents and friends of Centenary College often choose to donate to Endowed Scholarships that help students defray the cost of their education. Endowed Scholarships may be established to honor the donor or memorialize a loved one, friend or classmate, and can be targeted to specific programs or types of students. This way of giving extends the impact of a donation into the future. Following are examples of Endowed Scholarships. Arden Davis Melick ’60 and Bernice Spies Davis ’31 Scholarship — For talented students, preferably with interests in the arts as well as solid academic achievement. Created by Centenary College Chairman of the Board of Trustees Arden Davis Melick ’60/01 HA in honor of her mother, a member of one of the first graduating classes of Centenary Junior College. Grace Harris Scholarship — Created to support the Traditional Freshman Merit Scholarship. The scholarship provides annual aid beginning in a student’s first year at Centenary. See inside front cover for more about Grace Harris Smith and her family’s involvement with Centenary. James Gregory Smith Memorial Scholarship — Provides 10 The Centenarian
aid to business students with need and at least a “B” average. This scholarship was established in memory of Centenary College President Barbara-Jayne Lewthwaite’s brother, who was in the World Trade Center on 9/11. Lackland Centenary Award — For transfer students from Raritan Valley Community College. Established by Carol Burgess Lackland ’54/10 HA and David A. Lackland ’10 HA to encourage students to attend Centenary College. The Harry Strickhausen Endowed Memorial Scholarship — Established to commemorate the life and service of Dr. Strickhausen, a beloved professor and published poet. The recipient(s) and the award amount are determined by the faculty of the English Department. There are many other endowed scholarships, including the President’s Circle Scholarship Fund and the Alumni Association Executive Board/Diane “DD” Silcocks ’54 Scholarship Fund. To make a gift to an Endowed Scholarship, or for more information, contact (908) 852-1400, ext. 2379.