International Studies Program Initiative
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n December of 2012, a campaign
to raise $4.5 million to support the growth and development of Ashley Hall’s International Studies Program began. In Phase One of the campaign, Ashley
Hall’s Board of Trustees and other donors generously gave nearly $2 million to purchase The Rutledge House for Global Studies, a property adjacent to campus that will provide Upper School humanities classroom space, a home for international boarding students and their resident advisors, and
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increase Ashley Hall’s total campus footprint by 10%. Phase Two of the campaign began in July of 2013 with the goal of raising $2.5 million to support the International Studies Program and provide funding to allow the school to meet three critical needs: •
To create a restricted fund to maintain the property
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To support curricular initiatives within the International Studies
Program including faculty professional development and
student travel
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To renovate and repurpose the newly acquired property
into classroom and boarding facilities In the 12 months since the campaign began, the generous donors
listed (right) have committed $2,400,000 toward our $4.5 million goal. Supporting the renovation of The Rutledge House for Global Studies and Ashley Hall’s International Studies Program provides a unique opportunity for alumnae, parents and friends to continue their legacy by shaping the future of Ashley Hall, this community and the world. Naming opportunities are available. Please contact Catherine Newman, Director of Institutional Advancement at newmanc@ashleyhall.org or 843-7202886 to learn more about the legacy opportunities available through this initiative. For more information on The Rutledge House visit www. ashleyhall.org.
$250,000+ Anonymous (2) Emily and Steve Swanson $100,000–$249,999 Donna and Randy Friedman Croft and Hugh Lane Elizabeth Rivers Lewine ’54 Jan and Larry Lipov John M. Rivers, Jr. Elizabeth S. Williams ’34 $50,000–$99,999 Laurie ’73 and George Host Karen ’79 and Mark Phillips Heidi ’74 and Arthur Ravenel $25,000–$49,999 Dave and Carrie Gabriel The McKinney Family Pam and Pat McKinney Sally ’05 and Taylor Hall Amy ’03 and Matthew Luff John C. Mettler Edwin S. Pearlstine The Ramsay Family Kathleen C. Hay ’06 Mariana R. Hay ’09 Mariana Ramsay Hay ‘77 Anna Outten ’13 Caroline Outten ’16 Rhett Ramsay Outten ’82 Mary B. Ramsay ’98 Jenny and Jerry Reves H. Del Schutte, Jr. Barbara and J. Conrad Zimmerman, Jr. $10,000–$24,999 Anonymous (2) Beth and Larry Burtschy Marion ’61 and Wayland Cato Lisa Darden ’74 Michel and Bryan Faliero Caroline and Philip Horn Fern Karesh Hurst ’64 Trish and Tommy Kirkland Elizabeth Barone Luzuriaga ’80 Colleen and Kevin Mooney Melissa and Keith Sauls $5,000–$9,999 Nella G. Barkley The Henry M. Blackmer Foundation Polly N. Blackmer Sarah Chamberlain Gay and Tom Butz Emmie ’70 and Robert Dawson Cam ’65 and Johnny Stuhr $1,000–$4,999 Mary W. Anderson ’68 Carrie and Vijay Singh Patience Davies Walker ’51 Up to $999 Louisa ’71 and Joseph Cameron Caroline and Kent Haydock Thomas E. Thornhill
(Donors as of 12/30/13 are listed.)
Ashley Hall’s commitment to academic development in its students is stellar, however, the school’s additional focus on recognizing and developing each student’s unique strengths and characteristics—social, spiritual, physical, artistic, philanthropic, etc.—educates the whole girl and helps her find her voice and place in the world. This individual attention gives them the confidence in their moral compass to respond to challenges they face and the self awareness to lead fulfilling lives of worth. In addition, the school’s commitment to accessibility for its parents allows me to fully participate as a member of this wonderful community. That is why I choose to make Ashley Hall a philanthropic priority. –H. Del Schutte, Jr., father of Maddie Schutte