Solebury School | Raise the Roof Campaign

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ow could we not support a school that has given our children so much? Thanks to Solebury our children are confident, well educated, compassionate leaders. The new Athletic Center will be a visible extension of what Solebury can offer its students; an education for the whole child. These improvements are critical to competing with our peer schools and will enable Solebury to continue to attract the best students for its community.”

—Kenneth Klimpel and Whitney Parker-Klimpel, parents of Andrew ‘06 and Morgan ‘09

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s a 1980 graduate of Solebury my husband and I have been so pleased to see the new Athletic Center being built and plans for the theater and student center. Our daughter, Bella ’08 has had the opportunity to explore her passion in the arts and music and has had excellent teachers for her academic work. Our family is happy to be able to contribute to the continued future growth of our wonderful school.”

—Chris Chandor ‘60

—Frank Craven ‘67.

—Susan and Stephen Couture, parents of David ‘08

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he Chandor family is pleased to represent a small part that is enabling the construction of this much needed facility. The old facility has remained virtually unchanged since my late younger brother Craig’s days in the mid sixties, our son’s years in the eighties and more recently Craig’s son Douglas a couple of years ago. It is very pleasing to see the physical changes taking place on Solebury’s campus.”

t gives me pleasure to contribute to the building of this new center and to see the great changes to the campus. Don Musselman was a terrific coach who brought an intensity to making us competitive in many sports including football and wrestling. I think it appropriate that Solebury honor his contributions by naming a wrestling room after him.”

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e knew from the very first visit to Solebury that the nurturing and supportive environment, the excellent teaching staff and academic programs were the right choice for our son. We’re supporting the new Athletic Center as an important investment in the future of Solebury School. We feel a responsibility to give back so that Solebury is able to continue to retain and attract both staff and students that make it the wonderful school that it is.”

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—John and Annie Blasko ’80 parents of Bella ‘07

ach day, our sons have used facilities that were donated entirely by the generosity of others—virtually every one a stranger to us. How should we show gratitude to those persons who gave so much to Solebury School? The only way to ‘pay them back’ is to ‘pay it forward,’ by giving to the capital campaign to support not only our own students, but Solebury’s future students too. It’s the right thing to do.”

—Bill and Holly Mullin, parents of Will ‘05 and Rob ‘08

Preparing Students

“The Mission of Solebury School is to create an environment of educational excellence that prepares students for college and beyond” The Board’s Long Range Strategic Plan has guided the school over the last nine years as Solebury has made significant improvements to its facilities. ∑ Walter Lamb Hall was built 1998 ∑ New Faculty Housing was completed in 2002 ∑ The Abbe Science Center was built in 2002 ∑ Penny International Center was created in 2003 ∑ All classrooms were renovated and refurbished in 2004 ∑ The Learning Skills Center was renovated in 2005 At the same time Solebury School has: ∑ Increased the number of faculty to keep the teacher/student ratio low ∑ Added more AP and honors classes ∑ Provided more opportunities for independent study ∑ Improved the schedule to allow more students to participate in the chorus and instrument ensemble groups ∑ Increased financial aid ∑ Maintained a diverse student body ∑ Continued to develop and enhance the challenging curriculum

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CAN HELP support our mission by making a donation to Phase II of the “Raise the Roof”, Campaign for our new Athletic Center at Solebury School. Your gift of any size will make a difference in helping Solebury continue to be a strong school.

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Wrestling Team

1940’s Field Hockey

1948

Old Solebury Gym

An ambitious undertaking We have already raised $4,200,000 (60% of our goal) towards going vertical!

The Capital Campaign for the new Athletic Center, new track, new playing field, safer entrance, better parking and the new maintenance building is the biggest fund raising effort in the history of Solebury School and an important next step in the Strategic Plan.

What has been raised so far.

The Board of Trustees gave and pledged more than $2,000,000. Parents have given more that $1,200,000. Other gifts of all sizes have been made to the Raise the Roof II campaign by alumni, faculty, the Home and School Association, foundations and friends of Solebury.

Solebury School still needs your help!

We need all of the constituents of Solebury School to help us reach our goal. Every donation is important to us. Your gift will help Solebury School meet its goal of $7,000,000 and continue to fulfill its mission!

Aerial view from Phillips Mill Road.

Architectural rendering of main entry.

Progress towards $7,000,000 as of 1/31/07 (60% of our goal) Gift # of Donors total # of donors donors still ategory Needed who have given C needed

$1,000,000

2

$ 1,000,000

1

1

$500,000

3

$ 1,500,000

1

2

$250,000

4

$ 1,000,000

1

3

$100,000

15

$ 1,500,000

10

5

$50,000

1

$ 600,000

5

7

$25,000

28

$ 700,000

10

18

$10,000

40

$ 400,000

20

20

$5,000

25

$ 125,000

15

10

125

$ 125,000

49

76

many

$ 50,000

179

many more

$1,000 < $1000

View of lobby and fitness center.

View of basketball courts.

Here is how your gift will help Girls Basketball

Gymnasium (22,000 s.f.):

∑ Basketball court large enough to accommodate boys and girls practices at one time ∑ Spectator seating for 300 ∑ Fitness room ∑ Wrestling/dance/fitness room ∑ Men’s home & visiting team locker rooms ∑ Women’s home & visiting team locker rooms ∑ Athletic Director’s office ∑ Equipment storage room ∑ Lobby & showcase area ∑ Kitchen for events and snack sales ∑ Public bathrooms

Boys Soccer

Girls Soccer

Field Hockey

Track & Field

∑ All-weather 6-lane running track ∑ High jump ∑ Long jump ∑ Discus & shot put areas ∑ Full-size field for field hockey, lacrosse or soccer

2007 Wrestling Team (first since 2002)

Site Improvements

∑ An additional entry road ∑ Parking for 100 cars ∑ Bus parking ∑ New maintenance shop

Boys Basketball

Track & Field Wrestling

1969

Wrestling Team

1960’s

Basketball Game

1940’s Field Hockey

1933

Track and Field

1940’s Javelin

1935

Basketball Team

1940’s Long Jump