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Shaping a Boundless Future: The Eggart Family
Carrie and Miles Eggart are new to the Bishop Lynch community, but their investment not only in their son Jack’s future, but in future generations of Friars, is already making an impact. Carrie, a licensed clinical social worker and owner of Eggart Counseling, and Miles, chief operating officer of FinanceWithin, shared the inspiration behind the Eggart Family Endowment.
In your experience as a prospective family, what led you to choose Bishop Lynch?
When considering a high school for Jack, Class of 2029, our family prioritized finding a community where academic rigor, personal growth, and character development are equally emphasized. Through our experience with Bishop Lynch, it became clear that this is a place where those values are not only expressed but lived daily.
The family interview process was an important part of our decision-making. It gave us the opportunity to engage personally with the school and experience the sense of inclusion that Bishop Lynch fosters. We appreciated how intentional the school is about ensuring families feel heard and seen, and how the process reflected a sincere partnership between the school, the students, and their families.
Another aspect that drew us to Bishop Lynch was the school’s visible commitment to diversity—both among its students and its staff. It is important to us that our child is part of a community that reflects a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. This diversity enriches the learning environment and prepares students to enter a world where understanding and collaboration across differences are vital.
We were also impressed by the way Bishop Lynch empowers its students to take ownership of their actions, particularly in the area of discipline. The emphasis on student responsibility and accountability reflects a respect for their ability to grow through their choices, and the school’s supportive but firm approach aligns closely with the values we hold at home.
In all, it was the combination of inclusion, genuine community engagement, diversity, and the expectation of student leadership and responsibility that led our family to choose Bishop Lynch. We are excited for the opportunity to partner with a school that we believe will challenge and support our child in becoming not just an excellent student, but an even better person.
What inspired you to give to Bishop Lynch?
Our family has always believed deeply in the transformative power of education, and we are committed to removing financial barriers that prevent students from pursuing their full academic potential. When we first engaged with Bishop Lynch High School, we were moved not only by the school’s dedication to academic excellence but also by its commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse community.
As we learned more about the school and interacted with faculty, staff, and students, it became clear that Bishop Lynch is a place where young people are challenged to grow intellectually, spiritually, and personally. We were inspired by the school's efforts to create opportunities for all students, regardless of their financial background, to access the education and values that Bishop Lynch offers.
What impact do you hope your endowment will have on the Bishop Lynch community?
Our goal is to help ensure that capable, deserving students are not held back by financial limitations. We believe that by reducing these barriers, we are helping to strengthen not only individual student journeys but the broader Bishop Lynch community as well.
Our hope is that this commitment will support the school’s mission for years to come and encourage other families to consider how they, too, might impact future generations of students. For our family, this endowment is not just a gift, it's an investment in the lives of students and in the values that Bishop Lynch represents.
As you move through the next three years as parents at Bishop Lynch, what do you look forward to for Jack and for your family?
Our family is excited for all that lies ahead for Jack and for us as parents at BL!
We look forward to Jack finding fellowship through athletics, building strong bonds with teammates and coaches that will shape his high school experience both on and off the field. Beyond athletics, we’re excited for the sense of community that Bishop Lynch is known for—where families, students, and faculty come together in a shared commitment to growth, service, and excellence.
For Jack, we are eager to see how the environment at Bishop Lynch will help him grow, not just academically, but personally and spiritually. We believe he will have opportunities to express and deepen his faith in meaningful ways, while also developing leadership skills that will serve him well throughout his life.
Finally, we are confident that Bishop Lynch’s commitment to excellence in education will challenge Jack to reach his full academic potential. We’re grateful to be part of a school that encourages students to pursue greatness in all areas of life, and we look forward to walking this journey alongside him, supported by a community that shares our values.
