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Anne Marie Newton Walker Society In recognition of Anne Marie’s vision and generosity in support of her alma mater, and with gratitude to those who have followed her extraordinary example, Hutchison celebrates the creation of the Anne Marie Newton Walker Society.
C HA RT E R M E M B E R S THROUGH HER UNCOMMON VISION and
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in a 15-year span of transformational philan-
Anne Marie Newton ’47* and Thomas B. Walker, Jr.*
thropy at Hutchison, leaving an indelible mark
Elizabeth Cates
on her beloved school.
G. Staley Cates
generosity, Anne Marie Newton Walker ’47 ushered
In 2003, Anne Marie and her husband, Tom, issued the Walker Endowment Challenge, a $1 million commitment contingent upon the
Elizabeth and Giles A. Coors, III Brenda and J. Lester Crain, Jr.
school raising $5 million. Inspired by the energy
Cindy and Edward J. Dobbs
and direction they saw in the Hutchison commu-
Kirby Dobbs ’82 and Glenn Floyd
nity, the Walkers delivered yet another challenge in 2005: a pledge of $2 million provided the school
Anne Orgill ’85 and Michael Keeney
secure $8 million in current or planned gifts in eight
Elizabeth and Richard W. Hussey, Jr.
years. The challenge was an unprecedented success,
Kimberly and Edward A. Labry, III
sparking a period of extraordinary momentum for Hutchison. Measured in dollars, the Walkers’ impact exceeds $15 million, and the effect of their generosity on the school’s quality and sustainability is immeasurable.
Betty and Jackson W. Moore Carole and William H. West Abigail Ware ’89 and Duncan F. Williams Susan and Robert A. Wilson Norma and C. Kemmons Wilson, Jr. Rebecca and Spence Wilson, Sr. u * denotes deceased
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