“They’re leaders because they’ve worked their way through. On the court, things happen. They make mistakes; they lose games. But they learn how to recover. And I think they do it a little bit quicker than most because of the experiences they’ve had in basketball.” AL HONOR
Head Coach Girls Varsity Basketball
“In many ways, we are answering a call for students we don’t know yet. We’re creating a vision for our students in Pre-K, and for those who will be in Pre-K in years to come. We are carrying out the legacy of our founders by making sure Lake Highland continues to deliver on our mission for generations to come.” JIM MCINTYRE
President
THE WORLD NEEDS MORE HIGHLANDERS
A Bold Vision
Elevate Highlanders today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. We have the extraordinary opportunity to build upon our strong foundation and elevate where Highlanders learn, develop, and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow. We truly believe that a world with more Highlanders is a better world. And that is a world worth investing in.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPACT
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HIGHLANDER FUND Sustained annual giving to the Highlander Fund is vital to providing the wealth of opportunities Highlanders deserve.
CAPITAL PROJECTS Three transformational capital projects will build the facilities and programs where Highlanders can experience new opportunities and achieve even greater success.
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PORTER FAMILY CENTER FOR INNOVATION & ACADEMICS OPENED AUGUST 2023
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MULTISPORT ATHLETIC FACILITY
THE ARTS DISTRICT
AND FIELD RENOVATION
ENDOWMENT Growing our endowment is critical to strengthening our financial foundation, bolstering our responsiveness to challenge and change, and supporting our commitment to excellence today and in the future.
ELEVATE HIGHLANDERS
“None of this happens without the support of the Highlander community. The Porter Center represents an astounding level of support for our school. I believe that same spirit of generosity is going to make us successful in the next phase of the Elevate Campaign, as we work to build the Multisport Athletic Facility.” WALKER STARLING ‘98
Trustee and Chair of the Elevate Campaign
Ribbon cutting ceremony for the Porter Family Center for Innovation & Academics. August 2023
TOGETHER WE CAN: ELEVATE HIGHLANDERS
Campaign Progress With gratitude, we move into Phase II of the Elevate Highlanders Campaign. We launched the Elevate Highlanders Campaign in 2020, and thanks to the remarkable generosity of our Highlander community, we have raised more than $25 million to date. Earlier this fall, we reached an important milestone: completing Phase I of the Elevate Capital Projects with the opening of the Porter Family Center for Innovation & Academics. With the Porter Center now open, we move into Phase II of the campaign: raising the funds needed to build a new Multisport Athletic Facility at the Lake Highland Athletic Complex.
CAMPAIGN GOAL Capital Building Projects
$33M
Highlander Fund Over 6 Years
$6M
Endowment
$2M
Total Campaign Goal
$41M
PROGRESS TO GOAL 2,033
$25.3M
D O N ORS TO DATE
RAISE D TO DATE
$25.3M Results as of October 10, 2023
ELEVATE HIGHLANDERS
$41M CAMPAIGN GOAL
“When my kids were very young, we went to see an Upper School theater production. I was amazed! At the time, I didn’t know if I would have a ‘theater kid,’ but it didn’t matter. These kids were phenomenal. And I needed to support them.” ELINA KYRIAKOU
Highlander Ambassador
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PROVIDING A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES
The Highlander Fund Ensure Lake Highland remains a national leader in education. The Highlander Fund, our annual giving fund, ensures students receive unparalleled experiences in academics, athletics, arts, and all areas of pursuit on campus. As the school’s foundational giving program, the Highlander Fund immediately and directly impacts our greatest needs and top priorities, expanding resources for our students and our teachers.
HIGHLANDER FUND SUPPORTS
A POWERFUL INVESTMENT
THE HIGHLANDER FUND
From supporting innovative and inspirational learning to providing funds for our nationally recognized arts and athletic programs, the Highlander Fund’s impact is powerful and far-reaching.
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UNRESTRICTED OR DESIGNATED GIFTS
SUPPORTING YOUR PRIORITIES
Unrestricted Giving Support LHP’s highest priorities and give school leadership maximum flexibility to pursue important initiatives and direct resources where they are needed most. Designated Giving Provide resources for the components of the Highlander experience that are important to your family, like Athletics, Arts, Speech & Debate, STEM, or other programs.
ANNUAL GIVING
EVERY YEAR FOR EVERY HIGHLANDER
We ask all our families to support the Highlander Fund each year. Every gift counts. No matter how big or small, your gift makes a difference.
The first and most important gift you can make to the Elevate Highlanders Campaign is your annual gift to the Highlander Fund.
FINANCIAL AID
FACULTY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
INTERACTIVE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
ART SUPPLIES
ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT
ELEVATE HIGHLANDERS
PORTER FAMILY CENTER FOR INNOVATION & ACADEMICS
A NEW HOME FOR COLLABORATORS. PROBLEM SOLVERS. ACHIEVERS.
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CAPITAL PROJECTS
Porter Family Center for Innovation & Academics Inspiring Creativity, Collaboration, and Innovation The new Porter Family Center for Innovation & Academics opened in August 2023. This transformative 71,000-square-foot facility creates an inspiring and immersive cross-disciplinary learning environment that prepares Highlanders to excel in our increasingly complex and interconnected world.
FIRST FLOOR EAST
TILLMAN FAMILY STUDENT CENTER
A collegiate-style student center offering remarkable spaces that foster community and connection among Highlanders, including the Vivar Student Union, Scott Family Commons, Kind Family Library, and Pathak Study Porch.
FIRST FLOOR WEST
ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER
Featuring an inspiring College and Career Center with exceptional spaces, including the Harms Family College & Career Hub, for college planning and hosting more than 180 colleges and universities who visit Highlanders each year.
SECOND FLOOR
INNOVATION INSTITUTE
Featuring the Carmany Family Innovation Hub, a state-of-the-art central makerspace surrounded by teaching labs and collaboration zones for engineering, robotics, computer science, graphic design, physics, and more.
THIRD FLOOR
MORSI MATHEMATICS INSTITUTE
Innovative classrooms for mathematics surround a remarkable collaboration zone overlooking the makerspace below, encouraging interdisciplinary exploration and discovery.
FOURTH FLOOR
CENTER FOR LITERARY ARTS
Featuring collaborative classrooms for English and the Starling Gallery, a meeting and event room offering stunning lake views.
OUTDOOR SPACES
BUILDING & GROUNDS
Exceptional outdoor spaces, including the Jackson Breezeway and Steinmetz Family Innovation Courtyard, that enhance student life and offer unique areas for instruction, collaboration, and study. ELEVATE HIGHLANDERS
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CAPITAL PROJECTS
Multisport Athletic Facility & Field Renovation Building Champions of Tomorrow The new Multisport Athletic Facility and adjacent field renovation will provide state-of-the-art training and competition spaces to match the excellence of our Highlander athletes. Competition Gym & Tournament Venue
THE NEED IS URGENT Our court teams are constantly challenged by a lack of adequate space for practice and games. Our Wrestling program is currently housed in a rented warehouse while our Archers practice in a cramped, metal building. Our field athletes are limited by overuse of the natural grass fields and lack of field lighting at the LHAC. Our dedicated and hard-working Highlander athletes deserve better.
ALL HIGHLANDER ATHLETES
ATHLETIC FACILITY
Facilities to support all Highlander athletes, including modern locker rooms; a sports medicine center staffed by LHP’s three full-time athletic trainers; a new multisport fitness center; a reception hall and film room; a hospitality suite for hosting college recruiters; and a lobby and concession stand serving games, tournaments, and events at the LHAC.
BASKETBALL | CHEERLEADING | VOLLEYBALL | WRESTLING
Lobby
COMPETITION GYMNASIUM & EVENT VENUE
An exceptional venue with seating for 1,200+ spectators to showcase our outstanding athletes and host games, tournaments, and events. Includes a Highlander team room and officials suite.
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HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS PROGRAM
INDIVIDUAL & TEAM
FHSAA ALL-SPORT CHAMPION WINS
IN FLORIDA (2020 FHSAA SUNSHINE
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WINS
CUP ALL-SPORTS WINNER)
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Fitness Center
Davis Archery Range
TOGETHER WE CAN: ELEVATE HIGHLANDERS
It’s Our Time.
“We are proud to be part of the Multisport Athletic Facility at Lake Highland. The new Wrestling center will provide a training facility that is on par with the very best programs in the nation – matching where our program is and the sort of facilities where our athletes can continue to develop and excel.” PATRICK WHITE ‘93 Lawrence E. White Family Wrestling Center
WRESTLING
LAWRENCE E. WHITE FAMILY WRESTLING CENTER
A home for our nationally ranked Wrestling program featuring a three-mat wrestling gym, the Ramey Family Wrestling Fitness Center, and dedicated locker rooms for wrestlers.
GOLF
GOLF SIMULATOR ROOM
Two golf simulators that will enable all-weather practice and provide state-of-the-art analysis and feedback to enhance player performance.
ARCHERY
DAVIS ARCHERY RANGE
Sports Medicine Center
An outdoor, covered archery range with indoor archery workshop and equipment room for our State Champion Varsity and Middle School Archery teams.
Locker Rooms
LACROSSE | SOCCER | TRACK & FIELD
Multisport Athletic Facility and Adjacent Fields
All project designs are preliminary and subject to change.
FIELD RENOVATION
A new turf field with lights, providing increased field durability, longer playing times, and enhanced safety for our field teams.
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RANKED WRESTLING TEAM
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ORLANDO SENTINEL VARSITY
IN THE NATION
TO PLAY SPORTS IN COLLEGE
CUP “SUPER SIX” WINS
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THE ARTS DISTRICT
A NEW HOME FOR MUSICIANS. PERFORMERS. STORYTELLERS.
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CAPITAL PROJECTS
The Arts District An Inspiring Home for Musicians and Performers This dynamic center will be a new home for Highlander musicians and performers. The Arts District will feature extensively renovated spaces for Orchestra, Band, Chorus, and Performing Arts. Our dedicated musicians currently practice in cramped, converted classrooms that do not match the excellence of our students and Arts faculty. This renovation of the Calkins Building will create exceptional music rooms offering the space and acoustics needed for optimal music training.
BAND | CHORUS | ORCHESTRA
SUPERIOR REHEARSAL ROOMS
Exceptional music rooms that provide high-quality acoustics, proper sound isolation, and ample space to play and sing.
PERFORMING ARTS
PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO
A spacious, flexible space for classes and rehearsals.
ALL HIGHLANDER MUSICIANS
ENSEMBLE & INDIVIDUAL PRACTICE ROOMS
Dedicated spaces for breakout sessions, focused practices, and private lessons.
MUSIC PROGRAMS
SPECIALIZED STORAGE ROOMS
Proper storage spaces to protect and preserve instruments, performance uniforms, and our sheet music collection.
ELEVATE HIGHLANDERS
“I was a beneficiary of financial aid in high school and in college. Without those opportunities, I wouldn’t be where I am today. So, for me, I want to be one of those people who always pays that forward and is always looking out for the next generation.” DEREK LEWIS
Trustee
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ELEVATE HIGHLANDERS FOR GENERATIONS TO COME
Endowment An Investment in Highlanders of Tomorrow Strengthen our financial foundation, bolster our responsiveness to challenge and change, and support our commitment to excellence today and in the future. Your gift to endowment endures, supporting programs and initiatives meaningful to you in perpetuity. An endowment’s principal is preserved – never spent – and its earnings provide continued support for generations to come.
EXISTING ENDOWMENTS UNRESTRICTED UNRESTRICTED ENDOWMENT CHARLES E. BRADSHAW, JR. FOUNDERS ENDOWMENT FOR GENERAL NEEDS
FINANCIAL AID FINANCIAL AID ENDOWMENT
PRIORITY AREAS FOR ENDOWMENT GROWTH
BEAMISH FINANCIAL AID ENDOWMENT CHARLES E. BRADSHAW, JR. FOUNDERS ENDOWMENT FOR FINANCIAL AID
ELEVATE OPPORTUNITY
JACKSON FINANCIAL AID ENDOWMENT
FINANCIAL AID
Provide the exceptional opportunities of a Lake Highland education to talented and deserving students unable to afford tuition. Ensure our student body represents a diversity of backgrounds, talents, and interests, elevating the educational experience for all Highlanders.
KATHLEEN & RICHARD LEE FINANCIAL AID ENDOWMENT SAVITSKI FINANCIAL AID ENDOWMENT TIM & MICHELLE SENEFF FAMILY FINANCIAL AID ENDOWMENT VIVAR FINANCIAL AID ENDOWMENT
ELEVATE INNOVATION
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS (STEM) Ensure Lake Highland remains at the forefront of innovation, offering cutting-edge opportunities in STEM for every Highlander.
ACADEMIC BARNER FAMILY ENDOWMENT FOR BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES DEBATE ENDOWMENT EDISON ENDOWMENT
ELEVATE OUR OUTSTANDING TEACHERS
FACULTY ENRICHMENT
Expand resources to recruit and retain the very best teachers. Provide exceptional professional development opportunities that keep our faculty at the forefront of innovative classroom strategies.
ELEVATE HIGHLANDERS WHO LEAD, SERVE, AND CHANGE THE WORLD
LEADERSHIP & CHARACTER
Advance Lake Highland’s robust leadership and character development programs. Provide transformative experiences and opportunities that develop Highlanders into leaders with integrity, courage, and empathy.
HUMANITIES ENDOWMENT
LEADERSHIP & CHARACTER CHRISTIAN MINISTRY ENDOWMENT LEADERSHIP & CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT ENDOWMENT
FACULTY ENRICHMENT TEACHER ENDOWMENT MCPHERSON TEACHER ENDOWMENT Endowments in bold were established through Elevate Highlanders Campaign
ELEVATE HIGHLANDERS
“My thirteen years at Lake Highland prepared me well for college and beyond, because of both the academic knowledge I learned in the classroom and the life skills I gained by participating in a wide range of activities. I will always cherish the lifelong friends I made during my time and the wealth of support I felt from LHP coaches, staff, and teachers.” ALEX MYERS ‘20
Student, University of Virgina
YOUR INVESTMENT. THEIR OPPORTUNITY.
The World Needs More Highlanders An Investment for the Future Lake Highland proudly claims its greatest accomplishment is the molding of Highlanders – difference makers who can and will change the world. We challenge thinkers. We build problem solvers. We inspire leaders. This work is shared work. Help us make the world better. One Highlander at a time.
“The culture here is about leadership. It’s about building leaders who have a sense of responsibility to give back to the community.” ANUP PATEL ‘00
Yale MD, MBA | Surgeon
“My brother is completely different from me. Fletcher Pride played lacrosse while I was in the musical. He excelled in the robotics classroom while I was writing my third paper on Pride and Prejudice. What strikes me is how Lake Highland provided ample opportunities for both the Pride children to excel and thrive and grow.” ISABELLE PRIDE ‘18
Columbia ‘21 | Harvard Law
“Lake Highland does an amazing job at providing a wealth of opportunities. You’re encouraged to try new things, experiment with the world, and help others. And I think those values and those opportunities are just unparalleled.” HANNAH VERMA ‘17
Yale ‘21 | Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai
ELEVATE HIGHLANDERS
“To be a Highlander means family. It means love. And it means excellence.” DR. LORENA ACOSTA
Chair of the Highlander Ambassador Program
ELEVATE HIGHLANDERS
Campaign Leadership
We are immensely grateful for these dedicated volunteer leaders.
ELEVATE CABINET Walker Starling ‘98, Chair Jeff Deery ‘82
Jonathan Lee
Eelco van Beek
Lindsay Guzowski
Melody ‘99 & Brendan Lynch
Manny Vivar
Amy & Jay Jackson
Gilbert Miller
HIGHLANDER AMBASSADORS Lorena Acosta Chair
PRE-K
Amy Jackson, Lead Krissy Brewster Julie Eliades & Anthony Perez Sheetal Sharma
KINDERGARTEN
Ashley Kelly, Lead Grace Chehansky Melissa Corey Tiffany Grindstaff `08 Alexa Tatom
1ST GRADE
Melody Lynch `99, Lead Ashley Bennett Anna & Trey `99 McPherson
2ND GRADE
Sunny Hillary, Lead Megan Emerson Lily Siviglia Shirley Tsang Michelle van Beek
3RD GRADE
Emma Starling, Lead Scott Abramson Stephanie Batista Jackson Janell Scott
Jeannie Moorjani Vice Chair
4TH GRADE
Jennifer Cathcart, Lead Katie Bean Angie & Juan Jaramillo Rachel & Darren Pierce Kelsey Weinberg
5TH GRADE
Tina LaMotte-Sorota, Lead Jessica Bryan-Londono Esther & Ken Chang Nisha Pandya April Page Jaye Patel Chris Peterson
6TH GRADE
Julie Khalil, Lead Andrea & Mark Allen Laurie Cheek Leslie Farmer Ralph Hernandez Emily Ibrahim `05 Angela Lipscomb Stephanie Sheela
7TH GRADE
Jennifer Bowen, Lead Shari & Darrin Griffin Elina Kyriakou Simoli Pandya Sujatha & Prabhav Tella
8TH GRADE
Shannon Loshuertos, Lead Melissa Barrus Marcela Carrillo Steve Caryi Deana & Justin Elwell Audrey & Eric Ryan Leah Stevralia
9TH GRADE
Wyatt Scott, Lead Ashley Cockayne Alisa Dellinger Angie Menozzi
12TH GRADE
Christine Jaskiewicz, Lead Seme Bellette Ivette Blanco-Knowles Amy Connolly Jennifer Deery Courtney de Sena Melissa Gibson Kelly Green Julie Holland Ranee Rust Kristen van Marcke de Lummen
10TH GRADE
Dana Loncar, Lead Nikki Bell-Giddings Donna Oh Melissa Quinn Jan Tews `86
11TH GRADE
Stacey Madden, Lead Lisa Coatoam Brittany de Arcos `96 Erin & Steve Freeman Pam Freeman Jana & Tom Landreth Jill Peterson
LAKE HIGHLAND BOARD OF TRUSTEES Greg Ramsby ‘85 Chairman
Quino Martinez Vice Chairman
Derek Lewis Treasurer
Sarah Overmeyer Secretary
Grant Cornwell Carrie Daanan Latasha Greer-Adewale Grant Hill
Eric Jackson David Lamm Jeannie Moorjani Brooke Myers
Denise Nicholson Leman Porter Sarita Shah Scott Skidelsky
Walker Starling ‘98 Charles Tews ‘84 Jennifer Thielhelm J.R. Thorsen ’07
“Someone made a legacy gift to build the HCCA that our children have enjoyed their entire careers at Lake Highland. For us, the Davis Archery Range can do the same thing. Our son might not be able to shoot there as a student, but other kids will. It will endure and keep us as part of the Lake Highland family.” CANDICE AND SAM DAVIS
Highlander Parents
YOUR INVESTMENT. THEIR OPPORTUNITY.
Now is the time. Together We Can: Elevate Highlanders. Now is the time to build the spaces and programs that will elevate Highlanders for generations to come. Your investment is their opportunity. To lead, serve, and change the world.
Join us. Make your pledge or gift today. We invite and encourage families to consider making a multiyear pledge to meet your philanthropic goals and help us achieve this great vision. Your multiyear pledge can be spread over 2-5 years with a payment schedule that best suits your financial and tax planning.
PLEDGE OR GIVE ONLINE
Susan B. Clayton
Vice President of Advancement 407.206.1900 ext. 3345 sclayton@lhps.org
Nicole JeBailey
Campaign Gift Officer 407.206.1900 ext. 3303 njebailey@lhps.org
lhps.org/elevate
Michelle Kutschinski
Director of the Highlander Fund 407.206.1900 ext. 3341 mkutschinski@lhps.org
901 Highland Avenue Orlando, FL 32803
MISSION Within an atmosphere of love, concern, and mutual respect, Lake Highland Preparatory School is committed to instilling Christian values, inspiring patriotism, developing leaders, and preparing students for college and lifelong learning through academically challenging programs and affirming competitive experiences.
lhps.org/elevate