Why I’m part of the equation: SPA alumni/ae and parents share their reasons for giving to SPA
Kirk Gaburo, parent of Julia Clark ’02 and Catherine Clark ’07 Donor since 1993 | St. Paul, MN
“My daughters say that much of what they need to succeed in life they got at SPA. I agree. There they received a world-class education supported by generous financial aid, developed social skills, acquired confidence and poise, expressed artistic sensibilities, tested themselves in wilderness settings, learned to cooperate and compete on and off the field, made lasting friendships, and discovered their passions—all under one roof! In short, SPA helped my daughters become the capable young women they are now. What’s that worth to me? Inestimable. Why do I give to SPA? Gratitude. Extreme gratitude.”
Mayme Hostetter, alumna, Class of 1997 Donor since 2005 | Brooklyn, NY
Tad Lundborg, alumnus, Class of 1981 Donor since 2004 | Red Bank, NJ
“I give to SPA for two main reasons. I am now teaching students who are becoming teachers, and when I think about the kind of teacher I want to be and the teachers I would like my students to become, I’m often thinking of the incredible role models I had at SPA and I’m attempting to emulate them. I also give on a really personal level in honor of the friendships I developed at SPA. Three of my closest friends here in New York are friends I made at SPA. I give so that SPA’s students can have the kind of teachers I had and so they can have the kinds of friends I have.”
“I am a big believer in giving back, and since no institution or group of people have had a more positive influence on me than SPA, giving is a no-brainer. The benefits of the academic program go without saying, but I also had the advantage of the athletics, the music, the arts—and I know none of that is free! I want kids down the road to be able to have that same experience. Plus I don’t think you can talk about the history of St. Paul without seeing what a positive influence the school and its graduates have had on the city. It’s great to be a part of something with so much history and tradition and I’m happy to support it.”
Disciplinary mastery + passion for teaching = inspired learning Your Annual Fund gift to St. Paul Academy and Summit School supports the teachers who make a personal connection and commitment to each and every student. Visit www.spa.edu/giving to make your gift online.
Fall 2011 | Winter 2012 | SPA
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