CELEBRATING 30 YEARS of Salisbury Academy Annual Report 2022-23
Great things are happening at Salisbury Academy, and it’s truly an exciting time in the life of our school. For over 30 years, Salisbury Academy has been a desired school choice providing a vibrant educational community where students engage in classroom learning through real-life applications and develop as creative problem solvers, confident leaders and communicators, and compassionate stewards of the community.
Anniversary Chapel Honors 30-Year Legacy Uplifting a 30-year legacy and the bright future ahead for Salisbury Academy, students, alumni, families, faculty, staff, and friends came together to reflect on SA’s enduring culture and the people who make it amazing at a 30th Anniversary Chapel.
The chapel featured heartfelt reflections and memories by alumni students (pictured directly below, left to right) Hannah Coulter Privette, Ben Fisher, Sarah Shirley Michalec, Taylor Sexton Durham, and Alex Lee as well as faculty and staff members Sandy Jordan (27 years), Howard Cowan (26 years), Heather Coulter (26 years), and Penny Moss (24 years).
This report gives a window into Salisbury Academy’s celebration of 30 years of excellence and looks forward to the dynamic future of our school as we continue to innovate while holding fast to the mission and values upon which our school was built. Thank you for your support and for joining us on this incredible journey!
-Beverly Fowler, Head of School 30 Years of Community From SA’s earliest beginnings as a dream by school founder Georgi Goss, to our first years at Haven Lutheran Church, to the school we know today, Salisbury Academy thrives in thanks to a missiondriven community of supporters.
2022-23 HIGHLIGHTS First grade students at Salisbury Academy enjoy a service partnership with the participants at Trinity Living Center, one of many class service partnerships at SA.
Salisbury Academy celebrated 30 years of fostering a love of the arts with a 30th Anniversary Student Art Show in partnership with the Center for Faith & the Arts. SA Travel ventured on the program’s inaugural trip for the SA community in an adventure to Maine’s Acadia National Park and the Boston Freedom Trail. Travelers included students, parents, grandparents, and friends of SA.
SA‘s Lego Robotics Team in partnership with Brick Ed had opportunities to test their skills and teamwork at competition. The world as our classroom! SA students take learning into the world on field trips and overnight adventures.
SA earned renewed recognition as a school of excellence through NC Green Schools, now named the EnviroSmart Schools program.
THANK YOU CORPORATE PARTNERS Gold Armstrong Mechanical Services Carpe Vinum Cold Stone Creamery Crescent Construction Services Freirich Foods, Inc. Silver Accelerate Therapy & Performance Caniche Davis & Davis, Attorneys at Law, PC Global Contact Services KMD Construction Novant Health Rowan Medical Center Value Driven Strategic Consulting Wallace & Graham, P.A. Walser Technology Group Bronze Baker's Mill Weddings and Events Blandy Hardwoods, Inc. Busby & Webb Orthodontics Carrol Fisher Construction Co. Central Carolina Insurance Agency F&M Bank Graham Roofing Griffin Marketing Group Moose Pharmacy Piedmont Plastic and Oral Surgery Center Reid Acree Attorney at Law Rowan Diagnostic Clinic Salisbury Endodontics Salisbury Eyecare & Eyewear and Visionary Esthetics Shoot 360 Charlotte Snow Benefits Group The Lettered Lily Design Studio Thermal Technology Thrivent - Chris Fowler Wallace Realty - Sarah and Keith Knight Wymbs Law
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT Opening Doors Donor Recognition Page SA Annual Fund Donor Recognition Page
Opening doors of opportunity: August of 2023 marked the successful opening of both Salisbury Academy’s early education 3K program as well as the SA Upper School for grades 9-12 in its Downtown Salisbury campus! Students in SA’s 3K program are developed through imaginative play that engages the senses, healthful routines, and loving relationships. In the SA Upper School, students are immersed in learning and community as they connect, serve, grow experientially both in and outside of the classroom, and take college-level courses at Catawba. Salisbury Academy is just $317,964 away from our $3 million Opening Doors campaign goal!
WAYS TO SUPPORT Give online TODAY! salisburyacademy.factsmgtadmin.com/give/ Make a gift by phone to our Director of Annual Giving, Tracey Baird, at 704.636.3002, Ext. 1270. Email Tracey at tbaird@salisburyacademy.org. Make a gift by mail to Salisbury Academy, 2210 Jake Alexander Boulevard, North, Salisbury, NC 28147
GIFTS IN HONOR
Opening Doors gifts in honor in 2022-23 included special gifts honoring current and former faculty (clockwise from upper right): Penny Moss, Sandy Jordan, Mary Lou Williams, and Tommy Wilson.
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