Fighting - St. Vincent-St. Mary High School

Green & Gold Annual Appeal
Make An Investment in
the Future of STVM
Dear Alumni and Friends,
As a member of our community, you understand the value of the
education and environment that St. Vincent-St. Mary High School
provides to its students.
Like all independent schools and colleges, our tuition never fully
covers our operating expenses. In fact, the cost to educate each
child exceeds the cost of tuition by 15%, assuming that every child
pays full tuition. When we factor in the amount of financial aid and
scholarships, we are only charging 75% of the actual cost to educate
each student.
We also know that we must remain affordable for the families
we are called to serve, while sustaining our traditions of academic
excellence.
Our Green & Gold Annual Appeal is more than a yearly
fundraiser. It is our lifeblood. Because we must rely on donations
for every additional penny needed to educate our students, the
monies raised through the Green & Gold Annual Appeal are critical
for the day-to-day operations of our school. These funds are put to
work right away for our general operating budget, tuition assistance
and scholarships (unlike our recently concluded Share the Vision
Capital Campaign which funded capital needs like bricks and mortar
and supported our endowment).
Every gift to our Green & Gold Annual Appeal, no matter how
large or small, is important. Your support will help ensure we
continue to provide the highest quality curriculum, hire outstanding
teachers and attract the best and brightest students. You will also be
making a worthy investment in the future of our school and in the
future of our children.
May God bless you and your family,
Thomas M. Carone
Chief Operating Officer
tcarone@stvm.com
Classmates from V50 gathered to encourage their fellow alumni to continue the
tradition of excellence
classes meet the 2010 challenge
Approximately $190,000 raised!
An all out effort was put forth from our alumni for the
2010 Green & Gold Annual Appeal! The Development
Office is grateful to all the alumni and friends who
volunteered their time to help us garner support for
this year’s important appeal. Representatives from the
past 62 years came into the school during the months of
March and April to sign and post script letters challenging
their classmates to collectively contribute towards an
$8,000 tuition. Many people used this opportunity to include reunion
information and other class news with the mailing.
Calling out to these class representatives has been gratifying. I have
found they are more than willing to help us. Their assistance and
encouragement in challenging their classmates has proven to be an
invaluable asset! Through their efforts, the Green & Gold 2010 Annual
Appeal increased the Alumni giving. Be sure to look for the class
giving lists in the next Annual Giving Report! Thank you!
This tradition is only going to get bigger and better each year. Next
year! Same time! Same Place!
God bless,
Joanne Zaratsian, Director of Major Gifts
jzaratsian@stvm.com
330-253-9113 x112
Shamrock Society
Gifts of $1,000 or more will qualify you for membership in the
Shamrock Society, a giving level and distinguished group of
some of our most dedicated donors and supporters.
The members of Shamrock Society receive a gold key good
for admittance to all home athletic, theater events and
band performances.
Classmates from M56 gathered to encourage their fellow alumni to continue the
tradition of excellence