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S h a r i n g t h e i m pa c t o f p h i l a n t h r o p y a t M e r c e r s b u r g
$5 Million Student center gift Will be transformational for Mercersburg Students
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shares. “they are giving up a great deal. i think one of the best ways
$5 million leadership gift from Mercersburg alumna and board of
i can thank my parents and all parents is by giving the kids a vibrant,
regents member deborah Simon ’74, which will pave the way for
safe place to call their own.”
creating a true hub for student life on campus. plans for the Simon
As part of Simon’s $5 million pledge, $1 million will be dedicated to
Student center at Ford Hall will convert the existing lower level of
a matching gift challenge for Mercersburg parents. Simon is confident
Ford into a bright and open student center that will be fully equipped
that parents will make the most of her matching gift because, as she
for a variety of activities.
notes, “helping build this student center is a great way for them to
Simon’s generous gift is in honor of her parents, the late Mel and bess Simon, and the courageous leap they took allowing her to leave home for Mercersburg. “parents are incredibly brave to let their children move away for school at such a young age, as my parents did,” Simon
show their appreciation for their children.” Simon is proud that her gift will benefit Mercersburg students so directly. “For me, it’s always about the kids,” Simon explains. (continued on page 2)