Endowment Funds
Parents Association Hall’s campus. The McMurry Building houses a 700-seat theatre, art gallery, gymnasium, and dance, music and theatre classrooms. The facility opened in 1977 and was named for Miss McMurry in recognition of her leadership as Harpeth Hall’s second Head of School.
The Melkus Family Science Endowment Funded through a gift from Lynn and Ken Melkus to honor their daughter, Lauren Evelyn Melkus ’96, this endowment provides funds to support the Middle School science program.
The Jean and Charlotte King Faculty Excellence Fund This endowment fund was established in 2002 by Bonnie Hopper Evans through a grant from the Robert E. Hopper Family Fund. The endowment fund honors her daughters, Jean King Signor ’95 and Charlotte Elizabeth King ’02. The funds support faculty compensation and benefits.
The Poteat Scholarship Fund This endowment fund was established in memory of Mary Jane Poteat ’66 by her sisters, Sylvia Poteat Cannon and Cynthia Poteat Sewell ’61. Upon the untimely death of Sylvia in 2004, gifts made in her memory were added to a permanent scholarship endowment fund for a scholarship for an alumna’s daughter.
The John W. Hunt Faculty Enrichment Fund The John W. Hunt Faculty Enrichment Fund was established by Mrs. John W. Hunt in 1981. Its purpose is to support faculty professional development and enrichment activities.
Sara Womack Warner Scholarship Fund This scholarship fund was established in 1997 by Beth and Dudley Warner in honor of his mother, Sara Womack Warner ’35. Scholarship funds support an upper school student interested in music or performing arts.
Louise Broome Trickett Fund for Excellence in Teaching The Trickett Family, including Mr. and Mrs. William E. Trickett, Gail Trickett Trapp ’69, Laura Trickett Riley ’70, and Reed Edward Trickett, established this endowment fund in 2000 in memory of Louise Broome Trickett. The fund supports faculty compensation and professional development in the upper school.
The Souby Hall Preservation Fund Through generous capital gifts to The Campaign for Harpeth Hall from 2000-2005, Harpeth Hall’s first classroom building - Souby Hall - was updated and renovated. In 2007 and 2008, The Souby Hall Preservation Fund was endowed with bequests from past trustee Sydney Keeble and his wife, Sheila. This fund preserves and maintains Souby Hall, originally the home of Mr. Keeble’s grandmother. Previous capital projects as well as this endowment will sustain Harpeth Hall’s landmark for the future.
The Marguerite Weaver Kondracke Fund for Excellence in School Leadership Established in 2000 by Marguerite Weaver Kondracke ’64, this fund provides support to attract, retain, and support the Harpeth Hall Head of School. It is meant to ensure leadership excellence at Harpeth Hall for all generations. Martha Grissim Ellis Art Studio Endowment Made possible through a gift from Hud Connery and Cathy Ellis ’72, this endowment honors her mother, Martha Ellis ’41, and their daughter, Cate Connery Bury ’99. The endowment provides support for the arts. Massey Lecture Series Established by Barbara Massey Rogers ’56, this endowed series provides funds to invite distinguished thinkers on moral and ethical issues to campus. This program inspires and fosters Harpeth Hall’s commitment to a moral awareness and ethical climate focusing specifically on integrity, charity, and goodness in our life together on campus. Massey Lecture Series Established by Barbara Massey Rogers ’56, this endowed series provides funds to invite distinguished thinkers on moral and ethical issues to campus. This program inspires and fosters Harpeth Hall’s commitment to a moral awareness and ethical climate focusing specifically on integrity, charity, and goodness in our life together on campus.
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Stephen Frost Nichols Garden Fund This endowment fund was established in 1992 in memory of Stephen Frost Nichols, son of Polly Jordan Nichols ’53. Funds are for the maintenance and beautification of the garden and for campus preservation. The Trinity Scholarship The scholarship fund was established by Thomas W. Schlater III in 2011 rewarding a deserving student who sets and achieves high goals. Tom learned the value of education from his father and his mother, Mary Hughes Schlater. Each of his daughters benefited from a Harpeth Hall education: Sarah Schlater Yavorski ‘75, Amy SchlaterBerg ‘77, and Mary Elizabeth Schlater ‘81.
Endowments Held by Others The Richards Fund for the Study of Latin and the Classics at Harpeth Hall Barbara Richards Haugen ’68 and her family established this endowment in 2000 through a gift to the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. This fund provides annual income to Harpeth Hall to support teaching of Latin and the Classics.
The Main Event 2012 Co-Chairs Lisa Beasley Kelly Nickels Emmy Patterson Auction Co-Chairs Allison Brooks Tracy Frazier Laura Jones Underwriters Lisa and Lyle Beasley Sandy and Jim Dalton Carla and Chris Holden Martha Ingram Kerrie and John T. Johnson Jacqueline and Bill King Phyllis and David Vandewater Elisha and Jeff Zander Benefactors Susan and Kent Burns Susan and Michael Gorney Savita and Navin Gupta Lisa and John Harrison Anne Howe and Bob Hilton Teri and Scott Hendricks Polly and Howard Herndon Beth and Mike Huth Anne and Jim Jenkins Virginia and George Lazenby Tricia and Doug McDowell Diane and James Mulloy Kelly and Scott Nickels Emmy and Thompson Patterson Robin and Richard Patton Kathy and Bobby Rolfe Suzanne and Mark Smith Randy Woodward Patrons Tina and Sterling Barrett Nancy and Mark Beveridge Bunny and Michael Blackburn Raleigh Anne Blank Allison and Phil Brooks
Nancy and Doug Brown Ann Scott Carell Lawrence and Charlie Cook Ann and Tom Curtis Barb and Mark Dentz Pam and Tim DuBois Alice and Bryan Essary Liz and Brennon Fitzpatrick Emily and Jim Flautt Daniella and Jack Fleischer Lisa and Luke Froeb Jillyn McCullough and Mark Fuchs Nancy and Keith Gregg Patsy and Burton Harvey Elizabeth and Bill Hawkins Senator and Mrs. Douglas Henry Kay and Jeff Herring Ann Howe and Bob Hilton Misty and Kolin Holladay Helen and Robert Holland Sarah and David Ingram Edie and David Johnson Sarah and Andy Loving Susan and Ed Mackey Lisa and David Manning Beth and Tom McRae Jane Siegel and Hugh McSharry Shelby and Brent Moody Millicent and Gerald Morley Jennifer and Jim Morrison Kim and Randy Myers Salvia and Fareed Naeem Connally and Charlie Penley Betty and Jimmie Perkins Jane Anne and Dale Pilkinton Devereux and Gordon Pollock Helen Porter and Jimmy Dyke Ann and Scott Price Robin and David Puryear Jamie and Ben Rechter Katie and Mike Regan Becky and Matt Rheinboldt Lisa and Fritz Richter Karen and Eric Saul Mary Jo and Steve Shankle Marsha and Randy Simoneaux
Beth and Bob Singer Mary Loch and Chip Smith Mariesa and Patrick Snell Lisa and Patrick Spear Cathy Sullivan Ann Teaff and Don McPherson Emily and Crom Tidwell Julia and Ed Triplett Elizabeth and Jack Wallace Judy and John Warner Dudley Brown White Sadhna and Jim Williams Betsy and Ridley Wills Jan and Walt Wojcicki Friends Didi and Brian Biesman Londa Blair Lake and John Eakin Regan and John Greer Ellen Lyle and Walt Kurtz Susan and Steve Moll Laura and Charlie Niewold Patti and George Ruccio Robert Smith Perian and Sam Strang Mary Beth Cysewski and James Weinberg
“The Parents Association is such a special and vital aspect of the Harpeth Hall community; it literally meshes parents into a community of diverse volunteers from all grade levels working together to make our years at the School memorable and meaningful. I am proud to say that The Harpeth Hall School Parents Association has raised and contributed over $758,100 just in the seven years I have been here. The Parents Association’s $250,000 pledge to the Athletic and Wellness Center has helped to lay a foundation for a project that will leave a lasting gift to the girls of the future. On a personal note, James and I are so grateful for the life-changing experience and amazing opportunities our two girls have had while at Harpeth Hall. Our own gift from our family was a ‘thank you’ for all those who made that possible.” Diane Mulloy, President of the Parents Association 2011-2012, mother of Natalie ’12 and Sarah Mulloy ’14
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