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Apollo Legacy Society
A LEGACY OF GENEROSITY
One Couple’s Generosity Has Transformed Educational Opportunities for Countless Future Generations
For nearly as long as there has been a Delphian School, Geoffrey and Susana Hegeman have been supporters. Though they never had children of their own to enroll at Delphian, they passionately believed in the school’s vision and its future.
Over the years, they quietly sponsored five students—young and bright individuals who might never have had the opportunity to receive a Delphian education without their support.
When Geoffrey passed away last year, we were profoundly moved to receive an extraordinary planned gift--a legacy of $11.4 million towards the future of the school. This gift, set in motion decades ago by Geoffrey and Susana, is a testament to the idea that one life, lived with intention, can change the course of many.
This legacy has allowed us to restore our chapel, ensuring it continues to serve as a performing arts venue for many years to come (details on page 64), and has provided the financial support to make some urgently needed repairs and upgrades to Larson Hall.
Their gift will help ensure that creativity and reason continue to flourish side by side for generations to come.
In honor of families like the Hegemans, and to make it possible for others to create their lasting impact, the Development Office has established the Apollo Legacy Society for those who would like to make Delphian part of their future plans through a will, trust, retirement account, life insurance policy, or another form of planned giving.
During Parents Weekend this year, we were honored to announce that Jennifer Anderson, a dedicated parent of three Delphian alumni—Maxine, Maisee, and Mila—a steadfast donor, and a longtime supporter of Delphian’s mission, has graciously agreed to chair the Apollo Legacy Society.
She has taken up this torch as it was dear to her late husband, Steve Anderson, a Delphian alumnus from the class of 1987 and former Board Chair. As leader of the Apollo Legacy Society, Jennifer will help to ensure that Delphian’s future not only endures but thrives long into the future.
Thanks to Jennifer’s efforts, the Apollo Legacy Society now has forty-two supporters—dedicated individuals who have committed to including Delphian in their future giving plans.
If you would like to learn more about the Apollo Legacy Society or are interested in taking the next steps toward leaving your legacy, please contact Jennifer Anderson at jen@andersonfamily.net or the Development Office at Development@delphian.org.
