Keeping Calvert Strong Francis G. ‘Frank’ Riggs ’51 I had a wonderful time as a Calvert student and felt the opportunities I had were truly second to none. In addition to exceptional academics and the importance on the fundamentals of learning that prepared me for high school and beyond, I was also fortunate to develop friendships that are still as strong today as when we were children. I fondly remember morning handshakes, Wednesday assemblies, athletic competitions, special teachers, and all the fun I had during my Calvert years. When my own children were students, I enjoyed seeing Dudley ’82, Charlotte ’84, and Melissa ’92 grow and meet the challenges of their education. Now adults, they all hold advanced degrees and are successful, well-rounded individuals. I sincerely believe that their Calvert experience prepared them for all of their future endeavors, just as it prepared me. As a Trustee, I had an even closer relationship to Calvert and continued my interest in the day school and Calvert Education Services, the homeschooling division. My experience on the Board was exceptional and helped me realize that the Calvert Way is time-tested, respected, and well-known all over the world. Calvert School was an important ingredient in making me the person I am today, and I want to make sure that the School that meant so much to me has a secure future. In order to attract and retain the professionals that Calvert deserves, as well as keep up with capital upgrades and refurbishments, a strong financial base is essential. It is for this reason that I support Calvert financially, and why I chose to remember the School in my estate plans. It is only natural that Calvert will continue to grow and change over the years, but supporting Calvert in this way gives me assurance that the School will be ready for the demands of the future.
Mr. Riggs chose to include Calvert in his estate plans by making the School a beneficiary of a 401K and life insurance policy. By doing this, Mr. Riggs received a charitable tax deduction for the cash value of the plan, and Calvert School will receive the future proceeds.
The Hillyer Society is Calvert’s recognition society for those who have included Calvert in their estate plans. For more information on how you can become a member of the Hillyer Society, please contact Kerry Johnston, Director of Development, at 410.243.6054, ext. 141 or kjohnston@calvertschoolmd.org.