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ANNUAL
IMPACT REPORT 2025-2026 THE POWER OF GIVING. THE STRENGTH OF OUR COMMUNITY.
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT Dear Friends, The 2025–2026 school year demonstrated what is possible when the St. Mary’s Ryken community comes together with generosity, faith and a shared commitment to our students. The impact of that support can be seen in the stories that defined this year: students discovering new possibilities through aviation and STEM, teachers forming hearts and inspiring lives, athletes and artists growing in self-awareness, discipline and teamwork, and alumni carrying SMR’s values into their careers and communities. These are the outcomes that matter most—not simply what was given, but what generosity made possible: opportunity, belonging, purpose, and lives rooted in faith and service. As a Catholic school in the Xaverian tradition, we are called to recognize the unique gifts and inherent dignity of every student. Your partnership helps us create a community in which young people deepen their faith, discover their God-given talents and learn to use those gifts in service to others. Your generosity strengthens every part of the SMR experience. It expands access through scholarships, enriches academic and extracurricular programs, supports our dedicated faculty and staff, and provides the resources students need to prepare for lives of compassionate leadership. The donor lists included in this report recognize the alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, corporations, foundations, organizations and friends who made this work possible. Every gift, regardless of size, reflects a belief in our Catholic mission and in the young people entrusted to our care. On behalf of our students, faculty and staff, thank you for believing in St. Mary’s Ryken. Your generosity strengthens our school today and helps ensure that future generations of Knights will continue to learn, grow in faith and thrive within this extraordinary community. God bless,
Rick Wood President and CEO
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2025-2026 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chair, Enid M. Sanchez-Bubb P’21,’23, President and CEO, C3 Innovations, Inc. Vice Chair, Derek E. Greer ‘99, P’25,’28, NAWCAD Dept Head, U.S. Navy, Naval Air Systems Command Dr. Paul Barker, Retired President, Our Lady of Good Counsel High School William Bush, CPA Executive Vice-President, WesBanco Bank, Inc. Lance Casimir ‘13, Regulatory Affairs Attorney, National Automobile Dealers Association Marisa S. Daley ‘92, President, MIL Corporation Brendan Donohue, President, Mount St. Joseph High School Rosine Downs, Owner, Property Management & Development, CRD Management, LLC Anita K. Getson P ‘20,’21, Chief Operating Officer, Personalized Therapy, LLC John V. Green ‘00, Senior Vice President - Wealth Management, UBS Financial Services, Inc. Sue A. Greer P’19, Attorney, The Law Offices of Sue A. Greer James P. Haley II ‘99, P’30, Owner and President, OakPoint Insurance Ann F. Kovalcik ‘78, P’05,’09 Retired Director, Camp Maria Retreat Center Thomas W. Loker ‘73 Co-Founder, Chairperson & Chief Executive Officer, Individual Centricity Corporation John D. Raley IV P’23'28, Owner, ExteriorPros Kathryn A. Tedford P’19,’21, Entrepreneur Dr. Rick Wood P’16,’19,’22, President & CEO, St. Mary's Ryken High School Charlottis M. Woodley ‘82, Director of Title I & Family Engagement, St. Mary’s County Public Schools
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THE POWER OF GIVING.
YEAR IN REVIEW Investment Income 1.8% Other Income 6% Investment 8.5%
2025-2026 Operations, Physical Plant & Capital Improvements 17.7%
Donations (Cash & Pledges) 5.8%
Salaries & Benefits 47.9%
Student Aid & Scholarships 15.9%
Tuition & Fees 79.7%
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100%
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Scholarships 9.1%
80%
20%
4%
0%
Participation TOTAL RAISED
$1,672,068
Knight Fund 32.1%
47%
6%
Alumni Grandparents
Gift In Kind 25.2%
45%
Alumni Parents
60%
Current Grandparents
Endowment 18.1%
40%
Gift In Kind 25.2%
$17,827,087
Current Parents
Philanthropy
100%
Alumni
Capital 15.5%
100%
Faculty & Staff
$18,726,978
Expenses
General Institutional 18.5%
Board of Trustees
Revenue
Salaries & Benefi 47.8%
9%
Total Donors
1,344
Donations to the Knight Fund impact every SMR student. Private support is vital to providing the resources our students need to achieve in the classroom, create in the arts, excel in athletics, and grow in faith while becoming more compassionate and caring young adults. In 2025-2026 the cost to educate each student exceeded tuition by more than $3.400, leaving a gap of more than $2.3 million to be bridged through philanthropy and other revenue sources. 4 St. Mary’s Ryken High School 2025-2026 Annual Report
THE STRENGTH OF OUR COMMUNITY. This spring, SMR President Dr. Rick Wood traveled to 10 cities across Florida, reconnecting with dozens of alumni from St. Mary’s Academy, Ryken High School and St. Mary’s Ryken. From Miami to Punta Gorda, Knights spanning generations shared memories, celebrated life journeys and heard updates about the school’s continued growth. The trip demonstrated that no matter where life leads, the friendships, traditions and spirit of the SMR community remain strong. Read more: Warm Reunions in the Sunshine State
The Class of 1975 celebrated its 50th Reunion with 58 alumni and guests enjoying Mass, dinner and time to reconnect. Classmates also supported the 50th Reunion Class Scholarship Fund, established to provide lasting financial assistance to SMR students. The fund has grown to $57,408.
SMR celebrated the 100th birthday of Loretta “Tiny” Abell Taylor ’42—our oldest living alumna and a lifelong champion of education, faith and community. Read more
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THE POWER OF GIVING. Corporate Partnerships Expand STEM Opportunities
Strategic corporate partnerships continued to provide significant resources for STEM education and technology certification programs.
$300,000
The SMR community responded enthusiastically to Giving Tuesday on December 2, 2025, with 140 donors contributing more than $31,000, exceeding the $25,000 goal. The effort demonstrated the power of broad participation and digital fundraising to engage donors around a shared day of philanthropy.
Three New Endowed Scholarships The Ken Wolf Endowed Scholarship, J. Craig & Sherry Marshall GP’29 Endowed Scholarship, and Richard A. Fazio P'04,'05,'12 Scholarship were established to honor lives of faith, service, and commitment to Catholic education while expanding access to St. Mary’s Ryken. These permanent funds transform family legacies into lasting opportunities, providing scholarship support for generations of students and strengthening SMR’s mission for the future.
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THE STRENGTH OF OUR COMMUNITY.
340 Alumni donated
$445,000 These funds supported the Knight Fund, Scholarships & Special Programs.
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Golfers gathered last October in support of the Ken Wolf Scholarship. With 141 participants, the tournament raised $56,533 to provide tuition assistance for deserving students. The annual event continues to honor Ken Wolf’s legacy by expanding access and opportunity for future Knights.
of our Board, Faculty and Staff donated in 2025-26
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CONTRIBUTORS Shirley de Guzman P ‘30, Development Services and Annual Giving Coordinator Brandy Duley, Fundraising and Special Events Coordinator Justine Fulcher ‘25, Development Summer Intern Betsy Haley P’24,26, Director of Marketing and Communications Michele Minicozzi, Director of Development Becky Tritschler P‘28,‘30, Chief Financial Officer Dr. Rick Wood P'16,'19,'22, President and CEO
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF
ST. MARY’S RYKEN HIGH SCHOOL
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