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WATERFORD RISES BUILDING A BRIDGE TOWARD A BRIGHT FUTURE B Y
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Our successful—and complete—Waterford Rises campaign achieved the lofty campaign goal of $30M in April 2023. This monumental achievement was made possible through the extraordinary vision and generosity of 212 donors. Thank you, Waterford Rises donors!
In late August, we dedicated the magnificent Murray Science Center. The Athletic Turf Field dedication ceremony will be in midMarch 2024 with the Student Commons ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, August 24 in association with the Opening Family Brunch.
Your unwavering support of Waterford Rises provided the resources for the school to fulfill the power and the promise of its aspirational mission and vision—to inspire individuals to pursue lives of meaning and purpose by providing a world-class liberal arts education that stimulates intellect, ignites passion, and shapes character.
Importantly, Waterford Rises went beyond supporting the critical infrastructure needs of our School, to supporting the people who breathe life into these new buildings—our students and our faculty. Growing Waterford's endowment is central to our goal of mission excellence. A robust endowment fund provides student financial aid and scholarship assistance and consistent, high-quality professional development while ensuring the long-term financial health of our institution. The school’s endowment nearly doubled through restricted gifts generously donated in the Waterford Rises campaign.
Our entire Waterford community championed this campaign which was built upon the foundation of our strategic plan, prioritizing an extraordinary student experience, teaching excellence, and financial sustainability. As we approach our fifth decade of excellence, the Waterford Rises campaign leaned into our bedrock tradition as a worldclass liberal arts school as we imagined the possibilities, invested in our vision, and inspired an exceptionally bright future for generations of Waterford students to come.
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44 Murray Science Center opened August 26, 2023. Photo by Neisha Williams.
As a final note, recognition and thanks are due the Board of Trustees for its firm commitment to this ambitious campaign, Campaign Chair, Steve Miller and Vice Chair, Kristin Stockham, and the Core Campaign and Steering Committees. Waterford Rises challenged our community to reach new heights. The campaign honored our fidelity to Waterford’s aspirational mission, requiring courage and vision. But no doubt, Waterford School will continue to strive for excellence every step of the way as we build a bridge toward a bright future for our students and families for generations to come.