THE GROTON FUND
A Family Tradition LIEUTENANT COLONEL Bartlett “Terry” Harwood ’81 and his wife Meredith have been generous and loyal donors to the Groton Fund, and their three sons—Gus ’07, Hugh ’09, and Bo ’12—have followed in their footsteps. It’s no surprise: Terry’s mother explained to him the importance of giving back, and he and Meredith have passed on the lesson.
Terry began giving to Groton immediately after his graduation, through his years at the U.S. Naval Academy, the Marine Corps, and his current position at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Harwoods’ sons each began giving to Groton right after their graduations, too. The Groton Fund is a family tradition.
Terry explains why he and Meredith have taught their sons the importance of giving back:
Why was Groton an important choice for your sons? My teachers were often my dorm heads and coaches as well. After I left Groton, I realized the impact it had my education, and it was something I wanted my sons to experience.
Why do you and Meredith give back to Groton? Given the close relationships with teachers and coaches, as well as the life-long friendships formed, we feel a responsibility to give back. When I was at Groton, my mother gave to the Annual Fund. She explained that I would be expected to contribute to it as well. So I did. I had the same talk with the boys. My wife, Meredith, was involved with the Parent Fund while they were at Groton. Our commitment was part of our life as a family. It means a great deal to me that my sons share with me the unparalleled education and experience of spending five formative years at Groton. Groton instills the importance of service and giving back.
The Harwoods: Bo ‘12, Gus ‘07, Meredith, Terry ‘81, and Hugh ‘09 Above: Bo, Gus, and Terry on the ice
The Groton Fund contributes about 10 percent to Groton’s annual budget, supports virtually every part of the school, and allows Groton to continue to offer its students extraordinary opportunities. Please make your Groton Fund gift by June 30 at www.groton.org/giving, by sending a check in the enclosed envelope, or by calling 800-396-6866. Thank you.