“We have an exciting future ahead of us as we embark on an educational revolution. The Sanchez Fender Center for Innovation will be a state-of-the-art facility that will serve essentially as an epicenter. It’s within the walls of the Sanchez Fender CFI that we will nurture the seeds of curiosity, cultivate the spirit of inquiry and witness the blossoming of creativity.”
— Bolles Director of Innovation and Applied Technology Arthur Maiman
In addition to numerous cutting-edge classrooms and sophisticated specialty labs, the new Sanchez Fender CFI building will also house Bolles’ Anatomage table — the world’s first and only virtual dissection table used by medical schools and universities around the globe.
CELEBRATING PHILANTHROPY AT THE BOLLES SCHOOL
PICTURED ON THE COVER
Top row left to right:
Frank R. Sanchez & Hope and Dana E. Fender Center for Innovation, San Jose Campus
The Bolles community is excited to celebrate the opening of the new Frank R. Sanchez & Hope and Dana E. Fender Center for Innovation building for the 2024-25 school year. This state-of-the art building joins several other projects made possible through the generosity and support of the Bolles community. Be sure to join us during a special celebration on Saturday, September 28 when we honor friends and families who have supported this impressive addition to the Upper School San Jose Campus.
Wotiz Family Outdoor Learning Center “The Treehouse,”
Ponte Vedra Beach Campus
The Bolles Lower School Ponte Vedra Beach Campus held a ribbon cutting February 2, 2024 alongside the Bolles Office of Advancement to celebrate the official opening of the Wotiz Family Outdoor Learning Center “The Treehouse,” which was supported by a multitude of Bolles families at the campus.
Parrish Family Outdoor Learning Lab, Bartram Campus
Situated next to Pratt Library, this engaging space allows students to conduct experiential lessons in nature, taking them beyond the classroom environment. This project was made possible by a number of donors who share a passion for the environment of learning.
Tarver Pool, San Jose Campus
Phase I of the Aquatic Complex on the Upper School San Jose Campus included: Tarver Pool, Murphy Olympic Walk, Gold Scoreboard, Zorn Stadium, Meyers-Labenz Family Pool Deck, and a multitude of swim lanes and swim blocks supported by our Bolles philanthropic community.
Bottom row left to right:
George Hall, Ponte Vedra Beach Campus
This 10,800-square-foot gym promotes indoor “Power of Play” activities. Initial funding for the building came from Bolles Ponte Vedra Beach teacher, Cathy Stupski, who made an incredible gift in honor of her late husband, Karl. As the result of her generous donation, several other Bolles families applied financial backing to the project.
Whitehurst Flag Walkway, Whitehurst Campus
The Bolles Lower School Whitehurst Campus celebrated the official opening of the Whitehurst Flag Walkway May 10, 2024 during Flag. The paved pathway, which leads to the Flag Stage area, was generously donated by the Walker family, who also renovated the Grade 1 and Grade 2 walkways.
Bent Tennis Center, San Jose Campus
The Bent Tennis Center supported by the Bent family on the Upper School San Jose Campus enriches our students’ tennis experience and enhances elite training capabilities.
Dear Bolles Community,
It is with immense gratitude that we thank you for your support of The Bolles School and present to you this year’s Stewardship Brochure.
What amazing philanthropic momentum has marked this year of giving and we thank you for being an important part of the Bolles family!
This is indeed a year of celebration with the results of your generosity evident on all four campuses and in our magnitude of award-winning programs. From the opening of the Sanchez Fender Center For Innovation and Commander Park at the upper school to Powell’s Beach, a new train and paver enhancements at the Lower School Whitehurst Campus, the Parrish Family Outdoor Learning Lab on the Bartram Campus to the Wotiz Family Outdoor Learning Center on the Ponte Vedra Beach Campus, your gifts have made it all happen for our current students and future Bulldogs.
This incredible progress is possible because of your many gifts to our Comprehensive Campaign, that includes the Bolles Annual Fund, Planned and Estate Gifts, Endowment, as well as a multitude of capital projects.
Every gift has helped transform our School, especially the Bolles Annual Fund which provides unrestricted funding to meet the challenges and opportunities that arise every school year. Your participation to the Annual Fund is vital. As our unrestricted endowment grows, this also provides necessary funding for the greatest need through its growth and interest income annually. We invite you to consider your support for Bolles today. We have enclosed an envelope for your convenience where you may also request further information from one of our professionals on the Advancement Team.
Please look over the 2024-25 Stewardship Brochure to review the many benefits offered to you and mark your calendars for September 28 as we celebrate you and our Bolles community of donors for the transformative success of The Future is Now campaign. We are thankful for your heartfelt commitment to The Bolles School!
With gratitude,
Tyler Hodges President and Head of School
Carol Nimitz, CFRE Chief Advancement Officer
Highlights of Some of Our Completed Projects in 2023-24
Past parent and current grandparent Billy Powell ’72, his son and current parent Ben Powell ’05 and granddaughter Emerson Powell ’35 visited the new Powell’s Beach on the Bolles waterfront in February. The Powell Family generously supported significant improvements to the dock area on the Bolles Upper School San Jose Campus, including safety improvements, the replacement and upgrade of the floating dock, the paving of the peninsula and the creation of a new beach area.
In February, the Lower School Ponte Vedra Beach Campus celebrated the opening of the Wotiz Family Outdoor Learning Center with a special ribbon cutting ceremony. Made possible by Ashley Wotiz ’96, and Bolles Board of Trustee member Matt Wotiz with many generous supporters, the new “treehouse” enhances the learning process through the outdoors and brings elevated energy and connection to classroom learning.
During the first flag ceremony of the new year, President and Head of School Tyler Hodges, Head of Lower School Whitehurst Campus Dr. Christy Lusk and Champ, the mascot, joined Abdul and Stacy Bouziane and their family to celebrate the dedication of the new Whitehurst Campus Flag Courtyard. We thank them for their generous support in making this project a reality.
The Bolles Culture of Philanthropy Society recognizes and celebrates those individuals and families who have made the most significant financial contributions in support of The Bolles School.
Members of the Culture of Philanthropy at The Bolles School play a vital role in supporting the School’s Mission of preparing our students for college and life by inspiring excellence, courage, integrity and compassion in an academic community dedicated to nurturing mind, body and soul.
We appreciate the commitment, leadership and support of The Bolles School by each member of our Culture of Philanthropy Society in our constant pursuit of excellence in all that we do.
Culture of Philanthropy Giving Levels
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE
VISIONARY CIRCLE
LEADERSHIP CIRCLE
SUSTAINER’S CIRCLE
Past parents and current Board of Trustees member Bill Erwin ’80 and his wife Lynda Erwin ’80 joined former Bolles President and Head of School and current grandparent Dr. John Trainer and his wife, Alice, at the Culture of Philanthropy Society celebration in November 2023. The annual gathering included a “Farm to Table” dinner on the River Campus where members were recognized for their commitment, leadership and support of The Bolles School.
Benefits Offered to All Culture of Philanthropy Society Members for School Year 2024-25
Q Reserved Seating & Homecoming Party on Hodges Field (RSVP required) — September 27, 2024
Q Frank R. Sanchez & Hope and Dana E. Fender Center for Innovation Grand Opening and celebration of the end of The Future is Now campaign (RSVP required) — September 28, 2024
Q Annual Culture of Philanthropy Celebration Dinner (RSVP required) — November 14, 2024
Q Reserved Seating & Pre-event Reception to Select Academic, Athletic & Arts Events (RSVP required)
Q Complimentary Culture of Philanthropy Gift
Q Recognition in the Annual Report
Q A Key Tag Providing Admission to Bolles Regular Season Events
Q A Culture of Philanthropy Car Decal
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE
Gifts and pledges of $1,000,000 or more cumulatively
In addition to Society benefits, President’s Circle members will also be offered:
Q President’s Circle Dinner Hosted by the President and Head of School
Q Your Name Listed on the President’s Circle Recognition Wall located in Historic Bolles Hall
Q The Opportunity to Travel with Sports Teams to Championship Games Including Tickets and VIP Seating
Q A Professional Family Photograph Taken on the Bolles Campus of Your Choice (upon request)
In November 2023, past parents Celeste Rice Green ’85 and husband, Jeff, joined President and Head of School Tyler Hodges for the Culture of Philanthropy Society’s annual dinner on the Upper School San Jose Campus.
Past parents and former Board of Trustees Chair Fernando Acosta-Rua ’85 and his wife Brooke Johnson Acosta-Rua ’84 joined past parents Cameron Chappell Walker ’85 and John Whitner ’85 and his wife Ruth at the annual Agnes CainPainter & Glynlea Society reception in April 2024.
VISIONARY CIRCLE
Gifts and pledges of $500,000 to $999,999 cumulatively
In addition to Society benefits, Visionary Circle members will also be offered:
Q Your Name Listed on the Visionary’s Circle Recognition Wall located in Historic Bolles Hall
Q A Professional Family Photograph Taken on the Bolles Campus of Your Choice (upon request)
Culture of Philanthropy Society members and past parents Ken and Bonnie Skaggs enjoyed a special “Farm to Table” dinner with their son Drew Skaggs ’01 and other patrons at the annual celebration on the River Campus in November 2023.
LEADERSHIP CIRCLE
Gifts and pledges of $100,000 to $499,999 cumulatively
In addition to Society benefits, Leadership Circle members will also be offered:
Q Your Name Listed on the Leadership Circle Recognition Wall located in Historic Bolles Hall
SUSTAINER’S CIRCLE
Those Who Have Established an Endowment or Have a Signed, Documented Bequest
In addition to Society benefits, Sustainer’s Circle members will also be offered:
Q Annual Sustainer’s Circle Luncheon Hosted by the President and Head of School
Past parents and grandparents Archie and Penny Jenkins helped celebrate the School’s 92nd Commencement ceremony by presenting the Archie Jenkins Family Award to the graduating senior who made the most academic improvement during his or her years at Bolles. The award also recognizes the faculty member who has made the greatest impact on that student’s efforts to improve.
In addition to the Culture of Philanthropy Society, The Bolles School also recognizes three additional giving levels for donors interested in providing support for capital projects, endowments and specific programming needs for the Bolles community. They include the Friends of the Tower, Bolles Bulldogs Giving Society and Program Partners.
FRIENDS OF THE TOWER GIVING SOCIETY
Celebrating donors who have made gifts of $50,000 to $99,999 cumulatively
Benefits offered to the Friends of the Tower include:
Q Reserved Seating & Homecoming Party on Hodges Field (RSVP required) – September 27, 2024
Q Recognition in The Annual Report
Q A Key Tag Providing Admission to Bolles Regular Season Events
BULLDOGS GIVING SOCIETY
Celebrating donors who have made gifts of $25,000 to $49,999 cumulatively
Benefits offered to the Bolles Bulldogs include:
Q Recognition in the Annual Report
Q A Key Tag Providing Admission to Bolles Regular Season Events
PROGRAM PARTNERS
Celebrating donors who have made gifts up to $24,999 for program support (During fiscal year August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024)
Benefits offered to Program Partners include:
Q Recognition in the Annual Report
Q Other Benefits are Available that Match Appropriate Giving Levels Outlined in The Bolles Annual Fund Section
Past parent and Board of Trustee member Rodney VanPelt ’73 and wife, Lu Ann, enjoyed some time catching up with friends and classmates at the Legacy Lunch during Homecoming and Reunion Weekend 2023.
In September 2023, current parents Ben and Robin Campen and current grandparent Ben Campen Sr. joined current parents Stephen Matson ’87 and wife, Lynne, at Glynn County Stadium for the Bulldogs’ football game in Brunswick, Georgia.
Current great grandparent, and past grandparent and parent Hugh Powell ’46 accompanied past parent and longtime Lower School Whitehurst Campus faculty member Jill Bobbitt on to Donovan Field to throw out the first pitch to celebrate “Lower School Night” prior to a Bolles baseball game in April. Mrs. Bobbitt, who retired at the end of the school year, was honored for her 41 years of service to Bolles and gifted with an official Bulldogs game jersey.
Bulldogs Giving Society member Nancy Pedrick Cusimano presented the David O. Pedrick ’86 Memorial Scholarship Award to recipient Tim Groover ’24 at this year’s Commencement ceremony. The Pedrick Award was established by David’s family, classmates and friends to recognize seniors who demonstrate proven leadership ability, athletic achievement, artistic ability, school spirit and a genuine compassion for all people.
Former Board of Trustees and current Culture of Philanthropy Society member Jud Graves ’65 took an opportunity to catch up with longtime Bolles faculty member, former English department chair and Bulldog legend Rufus McClure at the All-Alumni cocktail reception during September’s Homecoming Weekend 2023.
“We want to set an example for our family and know what it looks like to step out and do something like this… As they continue to grow and develop in this community and they become a part of Bolles as well, they’re going to look back on this building project and think, how can I do that? What can I do for Bolles? We are trying to set an example for family and what our expectations are going forward as well.”
— Dr. Dana Fender
Current parent, grandparent and Board of Trustees member and wife, Hope, on their family’s historic gift to the new Sanchez Fender Center for Innovation building.
“Our family is pleased to be part of the future of Bolles. I can tell you from experience there are two things you can give your children or grandchildren that no one can ever take away… love and a good education.”
— Bruce Chappell, Sr.
Past parent, current grandparent and former member of the Bolles Board of Trustees remarks on the Chappell-Walker Family’s transformative gift towards a newly designed baseball fieldhouse on the Bolles Upper School San Jose Campus. The family’s generous gift was announced at this year’s Agnes Cain Painter & Glynlea Society reception in honor of Mr. Chappell’s late wife, Jerry “Poppy” Chappell.
CLASS ENDOWMENTS
TOGETHER WE ARE BUILDING A LEGACY.
Did you know? Each alumni class now has an opportunity to make history and build on the Bolles legacy by creating a Class Endowment. Parents, families and friends can also create or contribute to a Class Endowment for their students at any grade level. It’s an exciting chance to make a difference for generations to come. Year after year, for new opportunities and critical needs alike, your Class Endowment will provide vitally important funds when Bolles needs them most.
In addition to supporting The Bolles School, each class that establishes an Endowment (named for their class) will also enjoy:
Q Recognition of your class year on a plaque located in historic Bolles Hall
Q Recognition at Homecoming and Alumni Reunion Weekend
Q Being featured on the Bolles website and Alumni+ portal
Q Knowing that your class has come together to make your own distinct and collective mark on The Bolles School community.
“Establishing a Class Endowment is a chance for Alumni to show ongoing support and appreciation with a gift that will grow and benefit the School in perpetuity. I can’t think of a better tribute to our own Bolles experience than helping to provide that experience for future generations!”
— Richard Dostie ‘72 Class Representative
“Although our children are many years from graduation, my husband and I were delighted to help establish their Class Endowments now. I have always found that the earlier you become involved in supporting an institution, the more you remain connected in the long term. It is a matter of engagement, and we want to nurture that engagement for our family at Bolles.”
— Marion Cangemi Board of Trustees
Endowments
SUPPORTING THE BOLLES SCHOOL THROUGH AN ENDOWMENT.
In addition to Class Endowments, there are many other opportunities to support The Bolles School today as well as in the future. A Bolles Endowment will provide funding and support in perpetuity for our beloved School, just as your gift will be recognized and honored forever.
Did you know?
Q Bolles currently has 135 named endowments with a value of over $27.6 million. To be aligned with our peer institutions in longevity and sustainability, The Bolles School should have an endowment of at least $165.9 million.
Q A Bolles Endowment may be established with a minimum total contribution of $50,000 by a one-time gift, a pledge over multiple years or through cumulative gifts from classmates, friends and families contributing different amounts in accordance with their philanthropic abilities.
Q Whether donors create a new endowment or wish to support an existing one, they will become a permanent part of Bolles history.
Q Every donor to a Bolles Endowment fund will receive an informative report each year detailing the Endowment’s growth and its significance to the School.
To learn more about existing Endowment opportunities or to discuss creating your own, contact a member of the Advancement team today.
parent and former
and current grandparent Dr.
at this year’s Commencement celebration in May. Cathy is a member of the Culture of Philanthropy Society and has created an endowment for financial assistance that supports lower school students attending the Bolles Ponte Vedra Beach Campus.
“As a former teacher on the Lower School Ponte Vedra Beach Campus for 15 years, I understand the value of a Bolles education. If my endowment can help a student with that experience and provide a great start to a lifetime of learning, that’s my goal.”
— Cathy Stupski
Past
Ponte Vedra Beach Campus faculty member Cathy Stupski joined former Bolles President and Head of School
John Trainer
Current parents and Board of Trustees member Steve Gold ’95 and wife, Katie, have created multiple endowments at The Bolles School including support for the swim program, resident program and a mental health and wellness lecture series. The Gold family is also a member of the Visionary Circle in the Culture of Philanthropy Society and have been noted contributors to the Sanchez Fender Center for Innovation, Aquatics Complex — Phase I & II, as well as the Wotiz Family Outdoor Learning Center.
“After contributing to “The Future is Now” Campaign, Katie and I wanted to continue to support the School by creating endowments that would have the potential to make a broad and lasting impact. We are thankful for Bolles being supportive of establishing these endowments with our family and we know that the endowments will continue to give back to Bolles long after we are gone.”
— Steve Gold ’95
ROAD TRIP!
Road Trip! Bolles is going back on the road in 2024-25 and we look forward to reconnecting with even more of our Bulldog friends, families and Alumni across the country. Please join us in the following cities to meet members of the Bolles leadership team, Alumni Office and special guests including faculty members and coaches. In addition to learning more about the exciting events taking place on campus, alumni will also have the opportunity to connect with other Bulldog alumni in your area.
We can’t wait to see you…
Q OCTOBER 15, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C.
Q OCTOBER 16, 2024 NEW YORK, NY
Q NOVEMBER 7,2024 *** JACKSONVILLE, FL***
Q JANUARY 16, 2025 MIAMI, FL
Q FEBRUARY 20, 2025 LOS ANGELES, CA
Q April 1, 2025 CHARLOTTE, NC
Q APRIL 8, 2025 ATLANTA, GA
Q MAY 14, 2025 NASHVILLE, TN
Q MAY 15, 2025 BIRMINGHAM, AL
PLEASE NOTE: Prospective boarding families, current and former parents and grandparents are welcome and encouraged to attend “BOLLES ON THE ROAD” events in your area.
HIGHLIGHTS
President and Head of School Tyler Hodges and the Advancement team returned to the west coast in February to visit Alumni in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Culture of Philanthropy Society member Mike Puldy ’80 and wife, Adrienne, joined several Bulldog alums at the Huntley Hotel in Santa Monica to welcome the team to The Golden State.
Bubba Hoffman ’13 and his family joined the Bolles Advancement team for an Alumni event at The Club in Birmingham, Alabama.
In January, the Bolles Alumni Office kicked off the new year with an “On the Road” Alumni event hosted by Mike Minutelli ’95 and his wife, Samantha, at the Piedmont Driving Club in Atlanta, Georgia. The Bulldog Alumni in Atlanta also enjoyed a special guest presentation from longtime, faculty favorite and legendary Bolles AP Calculus and Physics teacher Frank “Boo Boo” Anderson.
In May, the Bolles Advancement team headed to Nashville, Tennessee where they were greeted with enthusiasm by Bulldog alums, families and friends. Several Bulldog alums gathered at the River House in Music City to reconnect and learn more about the exciting projects and programs planned for The Bolles School campuses.
Culture of Philanthropy Society and former Board of Trustees member Chip Stelljes ’80 visited and enjoyed catching up with Scott Anderson ’98 and David Schilling ’94 during this year’s Alumni event at the Florida House in Washington, D.C.
Rachel Rice ’12 and fiancée Nick Malvasi joined other alumni at The Duke Mansion in Charlotte, North Carolina to visit with friends and learn more about the progress being made with the construction of the Frank R. Sanchez & Hope and Dana E. Fender Center for Innovation.
There were lots of Bulldog alumni who joined President and Head of School Tyler Hodges and his team at The Club in Birmingham, Alabama this year. Alumni Board Chair Justin Hart ’00 also made the trip from Jacksonville to update the group on all the 2024 Homecoming and Alumni Weekend events.
Bolles Annual Giving Fund
Benefits offered to donors who have made gifts & pledges to the Bolles Annual Giving Fund during the Fiscal Year August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024
ANNUAL LEGENDS
$25,000 or more
Q Reserved Seating & Homecoming Party on Hodges Field (RSVP required) – September 27, 2024
Q Frank R. Sanchez & Hope and Dana E. Fender Center for Innovation Grand Opening Celebration and celebration of the end of “The Future is Now” campaign (RSVP required) — September 28, 2024
Q Agnes Cain Painter & Glynlea Society Reception (RSVP required) – April 3, 2025
Q Recognition in The Annual Report
Q A VIP Campus Tour (upon request)
Q A Key Tag Providing Admission to Bolles Regular Season Events
Q Agnes Cain Painter & Glynlea Society Car Decal
Current parents and Board of Trustees member Chet Skinner ’98 and wife, Sarah, and current parents Stephanie and Scotty Verlander ’94 enjoyed the opportunity to catch up with President and Head of School Tyler Hodges at the Alumni cocktail party during Homecoming weekend.
Thank you to Board of Visitors member Mike Minutelli ’95 and his wife, Samantha, for their continued leadership and support of the Bolles “On the Road” events. The pair joined friends John Elrod ’93 and his wife, Heath, for a fun-filled evening at The Piedmont Driving Club in Atlanta, Georgia.
In April, Bartram School for Girls alumnae Elizabeth Lovett Colledge ’70, Louise Adams Ropp ’56 and Dominique Browne Dieffenbach ’79 joined President and Head of School Tyler Hodges and other Bartram alumnae for a celebration of the Bolles fine and performing arts program in the Parker Auditorium on the Bartram Campus. Prior to the show, the group enjoyed a cocktail reception in the Miller Room followed by a visit to the new Parrish Family Outdoor Learning Center.
Special salute to Dan Rice ’80, former parent and Chairman of the Bolles Board of Trustees, and current Chair of “The Future is Now” campaign for The Bolles School. Thank you for you and your family’s indelible mark at Bolles and your years of service in leading this historic campaign to the finish line and beyond! — The Bolles Advancement Team
Benefits offered to donors who have made gifts & pledges to the Bolles Annual Giving Fund during the Fiscal Year August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024
ANNUAL VISIONARIES
$10,000 to $24,999
Q Homecoming Party on Hodges Field (RSVP required) — September 27, 2024
Q Frank R. Sanchez & Hope and Dana E. Fender Center for Innovation Grand Opening Celebration and celebration of the end of “The Future is Now” campaign (RSVP required) — September 28, 2024
Q Agnes Cain Painter & Glynlea Society Reception (RSVP required) — April 3, 2025
Q Recognition in The Annual Report
Q A VIP Campus Tour (upon request)
Q A Key Tag Providing Admission to Bolles Regular Season Events
Q Agnes Cain Painter & Glynlea Society Car Decal
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Benefits offered to donors who have made gifts & pledges to the Bolles Annual Giving Fund during the Fiscal Year August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024
ANNUAL LEADERS
$3,000 to $9,999
Q Homecoming Party on Hodges Field (RSVP required) — September 27, 2024
Q Frank R. Sanchez & Hope and Dana E. Fender Center for Innovation Grand Opening Celebration and celebration of the end of “The Future is Now” campaign (RSVP required) — September 28, 2024
Q Agnes Cain Painter & Glynlea Society Reception — April 3, 2025
Q Recognition in The Annual Report
Q A Key Tag Providing Admission to Bolles Regular Season Events
Q An Agnes Cain Painter & Glynlea Society Car Decal
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During the 2023-24 school year, the faculty and staff on all four Bolles campuses demonstrated their belief in the Bolles mission of pursuing excellence through courage, integrity and compassion with 100% participation to the Bolles Annual Fund. In celebration of their contribution, the Lower School Whitehurst Campus group assembled at the new Bouziane Flag Courtyard.
In July, Bolles Director of Athletics Rock Pillsbury and current parent and Bulldog football coach Riley Skinner ’05 had an opportunity to welcome Bolles Alumni Association member Mac Jones ’17 back to Skinner-Barco Stadium on the San Jose Upper School Campus.
Past parents and Culture of Philanthropy Society members Paul Sollee ’88 and wife, Dawn, at the Agnes Cain Painter & Glynlea Society Reception in the Martin E. Stein Courtyard. In addition to serving as Bolles Chief Technology Officer, Paul is also a recipient of the Sidney W. Register Sr. Memorial Award that recognizes outstanding and distinguished alumni of The Bolles School.
During the cocktail reception in the Miller Room, prior to attending the Bolles Upper and Middle School Chorus Concert in the Betsy Lovett Arts Center, Bartram alumnae Joann Ferguson Purdie ’74 and Bev Brett Warren ’55 enjoyed catching up and reflecting on their days as students on the Bartram Campus.
Bolles Annual Giving Fund
Benefits offered to donors who have made gifts & pledges to the Bolles Annual Giving Fund during the Fiscal Year August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024
ANNUAL FOUNDERS
$500 to $2,999
Q Homecoming Party on Hodges Field (RSVP required) — September 27, 2024
Q Frank R. Sanchez & Hope and Dana E. Fender Center for Innovation
Grand Opening Celebration and celebration of the end of “The Future is Now” campaign (RSVP required) — September 28, 2024
Q Recognition in The Annual Report
Q A Bolles Fund Car Decal
Benefits offered to donors who have made gifts & pledges to the Bolles Annual Giving Fund during the Fiscal Year August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024
ANNUAL FRIENDS
Up to $499
Q Frank R. Sanchez & Hope and Dana E. Fender Center for Innovation Grand Opening Celebration and celebration of the end of “The Future is Now” campaign (RSVP required) — September 28, 2024
Q Recognition in The Annual Report
Q A Bolles Fund Car Decal
COME JOIN US!
DATE EVENT
AUGUST 1, 2024
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
SEPTEMBER 28, 2024
Q Alumni, faculty and staff join or renew your annual membership to the Alumni Association
Q Homecoming Pre-Game Tailgate Party on Hodges Field (RSVP required)
Q Sidney W. Register ’33 Alumni Award Ceremony
Q Bolles vs. Baldwin Homecoming Football Game
Q Legacy Luncheon (RSVP required)
Q Bartram Luncheon (RSVP required)
Q All-Alumni River Campus Cocktail Party (RSVP required)
Q Frank R. Sanchez & Hope and Dana E. Fender Center for Innovation Grand Opening Celebration and close of The Future is Now campaign (RSVP required)
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Q Grandparents’ Day on Upper School San Jose and Bartram Middle School Campuses
Q Grandparents’ Day on Ponte Vedra and Whitehurst Lower School Campuses
Q “Doggone” Cookout on the San Jose Campus for Alumni currently in college (RSVP required)
Bolles Advancement Team
The Bolles Office of Advancement is located in historic Bolles Hall.
The Bolles Office of Advancement team pictured left to right: Major Gifts Officer Kara Barber; Stewardship & Alumni Officer John Newman ’86; Chief Advancement Officer Carol Nimitz, CFRE; Director of The Bolles
Annual Fund & Parent Programs Sandy Catanese, CFRE; Strategic Initiatives and Senior Major Gifts Officer, Rahul Sharma ’03; Director of Advancement Services Janet Frampton; Director of Alumni Engagement & Annual Fund Julia Kalinski; Advancement Events Manager Becca Rogers
Director of Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving (904) 256-5014
KalinskiJ@Bolles.org
John Newman ’86
Stewardship & Alumni Officer (904) 256-5021
NewmanJ@Bolles.org
Janet Frampton
Director of Advancement Services (904) 256-5019
FramptonJ@Bolles.org
The Bolles Alumni Association with exclusive access to the Alumni+ portal is celebrating the start of its fourth year and continues to provide exciting and informative online content to members. To join or renew your annual membership, just make your best gift to The Bolles Annual Fund to become part of this Bulldog community of many voices, talents, perspectives and personalities.
As with last year, The Bolles School is pleased to offer membership opportunities to past and present faculty and staff as well. We appreciate your service and commitment to our students and hope you’ll consider joining our community of individuals who strive for excellence and share the common bond of the Bolles experience.
In March, several Bulldog baseball alumni gathered at Hugh Donovan Field to reconnect and learn more about plans to bring a newly designed baseball fieldhouse to the San Jose Campus. In addition to a coffee meet and greet, coaches meeting and luncheon, the group participated in live batting practice and a friendly home run derby competition. Participants included: (standing) Michael Scott ’03, Quinn Rozycki ’06, Scott Betros ’08, Coach Mike Boswell, Coach Taylor Cobb ’01, Johnny Howard ’93, Scott Toole ’98, Nick Rogers ’98, David Stopyra ’02, (kneeling) Jeff Albaneze ’10, Taylor Betros ’11, Shane Moyer ’10, Ryan Fultz ’16 and Clemente Inclan ‘17
Members of the 1983 state championship baseball team were back on campus in April to celebrate that historic season 40 years ago. In addition to a reception in the Canteen, Coach Suriano and his team were recognized during a pre-game ceremony on Hugh Donovan Field. The ’83 squad was the first baseball team to win a state title and set the tone for the tradition of excellence in the Bolles Baseball program.
For more information, contact Julia Kalinski, Director of Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving (904) 256-5014, KalinskiJ@bolles. org
Bolles Alumni Association members and former Bulldog teammates Scott Betros ’08 and Tommy Isaacs ’07 caught up with Dean of Students Mannie Wellington during a recent visit to the Bolles Upper School San Jose Campus.
Bolles Fine and Performing Arts Director Laura Rippel visited with Will Ropp ‘12 in a virtual interview in November to reflect on his experiences as a resident student at Bolles and his recent successes in the film industry. After attending the University of Michigan, Will has made more than 21 movies and television shows, including co-starring with Ben Affleck in “The Way Back” (2020).
Thank you to all of our Bulldogs who have joined the Alumni Association this year. We are proud to provide a community for our alumni to share and reconnect with classmates, family and friends.
During the summer, the Mike Barrett Strength & Conditioning Center on the San Jose Upper School Campus stays busy with Bulldog Alumni who are training for their collegiate and professional teams. Trenton McGhee ’15, Bobby Crouch ’21, Davis Ellis ’21 and Ahman Ross ’17 enjoyed a break in the action to catch up while back in Jacksonville.
In March, the Bolles Alumni Office hosted Alumni Night at Hugh Donovan Field on the Upper School San Jose Campus. Alumni attending the Bulldog baseball game received complimentary admission and were gifted with a collectible Bolles Baseball keychain. Guests like Winton Mays ’02 and his son also received a warm welcome from our favorite mascotChamp.
The Alumni Office on the Upper School San Jose Campus continues to host visiting Alumni throughout the year. In addition to learning more about the benefits of joining the Alumni Association, alumni can tour the campus and be featured in a “Welcome Back” segment to be shared with the Bolles community. Alumni Association member Monet Bowen ’17 stopped by campus in November and also attended the Alumni event in New York and the “Doggone Cookout” in December.
Members of the 1983 state championship baseball team were back on campus in April to celebrate that historic season 40 years ago. In addition to a reception in the Canteen, Coach Suriano and his team were recognized during a pre-game ceremony on Hugh Donovan Field. The ’83 squad was the first baseball team to win a state title and set the tone for the tradition of excellence in the Bolles Baseball
Bolles Fine and Performing Arts Director Laura Rippel visited with Will Ropp ‘12 in a virtual interview in November to reflect on his experiences as a resident student at Bolles and his recent successes in the film industry. After attending the University of Michigan, Will has made more than 21 movies and television shows, including co-starring with Ben Affleck in “The Way Back” u u
Albert Allen ’71 and wife, Lucille, enjoyed visiting with retired Bolles faculty member Frank “Boo Boo” Anderson during the Atlanta Alumni event at the Piedmont Driving Club.
Former Board of Visitors member Mike Verlander ’98 and wife, Ali, joined several Bulldog alums who gathered at The Duke Mansion in Charlotte, North Carolina in March.
COMING SOON!
Giving opportunities are available to support these current projects. Please contact the Office of Advancement at
Jerry and Bruce Chappell Fieldhouse and Baseball Complex, San Jose Campus
Aquatic Complex –Phase II, San Jose
Llura “Lulie” Liggett Gund 58’ Residence Hall — Phase II, San Jose Campus
Sanchez Fender Center For Innovation, San Jose Campus
North Hall, Bartram Campus
Assembled by Philanthropy
Top row, left to right: Llura “Lulie” Liggett Gund ’58 (Bartram) Girls’ Resident Hall — Phase I, San Jose Campus; George Hall, Ponte Vedra Beach Campus; Lee Hall, Bartram Campus; Commander Park, San Jose Campus.
Bottom row, left to right: Chalavi Center for Global Learning and Engagement, San Jose Campus; Arnold Family Outdoor Learning Center “The Treehouse,” Whitehurst Campus; Bartram Learning Center, Bartram Campus
