Commencement 2o11 - Friends' Central School

Dear Friends,
Thank you for the many ways you helped Friends’ Central achieve its 2010-2011 goals. We came
together as a community to support the school we love and in coming together, we made our
community stronger.
Annual Giving
This year, with the help of over 175 volunteers, 1,943 generous donors gave more than $1 million
to Friends’ Central. A record-setting 79% of parents and 34% of alumni/ae translated their support
for Friends’ Central into Annual Giving participation. Our students and teachers thank you!
Perfecting the Art of Fun
Our first all-school auction in decades, Perfecting the Art of Fun, gathered our community in
support of financial aid at Friends’ Central School. Ninety-two volunteers and 271 guests raised
more than $123,000, making a Friends’ Central education possible for talented students with
limited financial means.
A New Digital Media Lab
A brand new state-of-the-art digital media lab was constructed at FCS this summer. Funds for
this project were given by parents, Board members, and alumni/ae. Keep your eye out for exciting
projects emerging from this creative space in Shallcross Hall!
Alumni/ae Return
Alumni/ae showed their love for Friends’ Central all year long. More than 600 alumni/ae returned
to School for events throughout the year, culminating in our Reunion celebration in May.
Many thanks to all of our volunteers whose great enthusiasm and generosity made many things
possible! We are all looking forward to a new and exciting year at Friends’ Central. As always, we
welcome your thoughts and your involvement.
Best wishes,
Edward Grinspan
Development Committee Chair, Friends’ Central Board of Trustees
Lydia A. Martin
Director of Development
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