The Viking Magazine - Archbishop Wood High School

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Viking Fund Exceeds goal
Did you know that tuition payments go directly to the
Archdiocese to cover the teachers’ salaries and benefits?
Archbishop Wood relies heavily on the Viking Fund to help
bridge the gap between the income from the school fees and the
expenses to operate the campus, update technology and provide
extracurricular activities.
The Viking Fund helps Wood stay on the cutting edge of 21st
century learning, while keeping true to its mission of Catholic
education. Thank you for giving to the Viking Fund – it is an
investment in our future. This past year the Viking Fund raised
over $325,000 from 442 donors — a dramatic increase in from
previous years.
The best new is that 32 individuals and businesses joined The
President’s Leadership Society, lead benefactors who, through
their generosity, demonstrate a commitment to the mission of
Archbishop Wood High School. Membership in the society is
open to all individuals, companies, and foundations that make an
annual gift of $1,000 or more. Annually members are invited to
a reception hosted by the President and the Board of Advisors.
To learn more about the President’s Leadership Society and about
The Viking Fund, contact Tim Dunn, Director of Advancement at
215-672-5050, ext. 227 or at tdunn@archwood.org.
in the 2010-11 Viking Fund (formerly the Annual Fund), which
ended June 30, 2011, the Wood community again responded most
generously with a record $375,000 in contributions! According
to Dan Wagner ’91, Viking Fund Chairman, “The word is out.
People recognize the value of Wood — the strength and vitality of
the school, its students and faculty — and they genuinely want to
be a part of this excellent tradition.”
Although this record-setting number is extraordinary,
what makes Wood unique are its leadership volunteers: the
alumni, parents, Board members and friends who give their
time and energy to promote Archbishop Wood High School
and its advancement initiatives. “You’re only as good as your
volunteers,” said Tim Dunn. “i’ve never worked with a more
dedicated and enthusiastic group of volunteers and supporters
than those at Wood. We are indeed blessed.”
gifts to the Viking Fund help supplement the operating
expenses of Wood, touching all facets of campus life: financial
aid and scholarships, teaching resources, computer technology,
campus ministry, fine arts, extracurricular activities, and
athletics. “When we ask people to support Wood by making a gift
to the Viking Fund, we are asking them to invest in the future of
Archbishop Wood High School. An investment of this type is not
only critical to our ability to keep a Wood education excellent and
affordable — but it is also the truest measure of Wood’s value,”
said gary Zimmaro, Wood President.
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Viking Students benefit from
EiTC Program
Thank you for helping Wood provides quality education to our
students. A growing number of companies are jumping on
board to help Catholic Education at Wood by donating monies
through tax credits. For the 2010-11 school year our heartfelt
thanks go to the following companies
Anonymous
Anthony Forino ’68 (Forino Builders)
Crown Holdings
Henkels Foundation
Joey F. Casey Memorial Foundation
HealthCare Services inc.
Through their combined efforts, Wood received over $243,000
in scholarship monies through the Pennsylvania Educational
improvement Tax Credit Program. To learn more about the EiTC
program contact Tim Dunn, Director of Advancement at 215-672-
5050, ext. 227 or at tdunn@archwood.org.
Viking Oktoberfest Set for Oct. 22
An oktoberfest and the rich Kelly Memorial 5K run will
highlight Homecoming Weekend. The 5k run will begin at
9 AM on October 22, 2011. Registration Forms are available at
www.archwood.org.
The oktoberfest will be held on the same day from 2 to 7
PM. Food, Beverages, Tastings, Music and Prizes. Tickets are
$30 and attendees must be over 21. For tickets or sponsorship
contact Tim Dunn at 215-672-5050 ext. 227 or tdunn@
archwood.org
Special thanks to our sponsors: Sellersville Beverage & Cigar,
Sellersville, PA (Jack Walsh ’81 and Joe Waddington ’81) and
Pat’s Beverage, Pottstown, PA (Brian Hirschmann ’99).
Remember Wood in Your Estate Plans
T he Wood Legacy Society membership includes our cherished
alumni, parents and friends who, as loyal visionaries and
generous benefactors of our school have included Archbishop
Wood in their will or estate plan. Through their Planned gift,
they have committed to securing the mission and legacy of
Archbishop Wood High School for years to come.
We have received our first Legacy Society gift in school
history. The late Patricia Whelan Fogel ’71 included Archbishop
Wood in her will. This generous donation of $40,000 will go
to a scholarship in her name for incoming freshman from St.
Joseph School/ St. Robert School and St. Agnes/ Sacred Heart
School (See story on page 12).