DEVELOPMENT NEWS
The John H. Weston, Jr. Golf & Tennis Center When students return to campus for the 2022-23 school year, the John H. Weston, Jr. Golf & Tennis Center will be ready for action. The 3,000 square foot facility will boast golf and tennis locker rooms, two Trackman Golf Simulators, a putting green, restrooms, coaches’ offices, and a spectacular view from the covered front porch overlooking the eight new tennis courts. The Center was made possible due to a generous donation from John H. Weston, Jr. He is the Chairman and CEO of Capital City Residential Health Care and serves as the current Tennessee President of the National Association of Dually Diagnosed (TN-NADD). He grew up in Gary, Indiana, is a Ball State University graduate, and a member of Kappa Alpha Psi. John and his sister, Elizabeth Dixon-Tunstill, have been a part of the USJ family for four years. John’s son, Dyson, is in third grade. Elizabeth’s children, Ariel, Aaren, and Jaxon, are in eleventh, tenth, and third grades, respectively. When asked about his investment in USJ, John stated, “When the Imagine More Capital Campaign plans were shared with me, I took time to decide where I wanted to invest my time and energy. After much thought, it became clear that contributing to this project was something that I felt led to do. Although I cannot see the full details now, I have faith that this center will bless not only my family but future generations to come. I feel fortunate to be able to leave behind a legacy that will benefit many.”
Fund for Excellence Teleparty Sees Another Successful Year USJ students participated in a Fund For Excellence party on November 15 at Hub City Brewing. Fundraising is not an easy task, and the University School of Jackson is proud of our students for their dedication and perseverance. At a separate fundraising drive on November 9, parents and alumni joined together at Hub City Brewing to raise $110,000 for the Fund for Excellence. The kindness and generosity displayed by our donors helped make both events successful. Your generosity helps support essential programs and needs that are not covered by standard tuition dollars. It’s not too late to give! If you would like to make a donation to the Fund For Excellence, please visit https://usjbruins.org/giving/give-today. 4
