Support BL

The philanthropic support of our community has been central to Boys' Latin's 175-year history. It was through the generosity of alumni, parents and friends that Boys' Latin was able to remain open, moving from Brevard Street in 1960, when the city claimed the School's property through eminent domain.

It is through that same spirit of generosity that a bridge was built 25 years ago to connect our north and south sides of campus. Since then significant new buildings and renovations have occurred including the additions of Ehrhardt Hall (lower school), the Gelston Athletic Center, the Alumni House, Hopkins Hall and Sinclair Hall (upper school), the Iglehart Center, the new Middle School and the list goes on.

Contributions from generations of BL supporters have added, and continue to add, immeasurably to the BL experience. They help do so much: to provide compensation for our exceptional faculty; allow for the maintenance of our beautiful campus; offer tuition assistance for deserving students; and ensure that we have the means to offer all our students unparalleled educational experiences.

There are many ways to give to Boys' Latin. The job of our Advancement Team is to present you with the options and the best fit for the kind of gift you would like to make. Gifts over $100 are recognized through the following giving clubs:

No matter what type of gift you might be considering, I encourage you to talk with us. And thank you once again for your exceptional generosity.

J. Patrick Gugerty '83, Assistant Headmaster for Advancement

1. Donate today to the Laker Fund: Interested in helping future generations of Lakers afford tuition? Or supporting special student programs like Robotics or theater? How about leaving a lasting legacy on campus in the form of a capital improvement? Or ensuring faculty members have the ability to grow and develop professionally in ways that benefit every one of their students? The Laker Fund supports the salaries of outstanding faculty and need-based financial aid for deserving boys. Last year, The Laker Fund raised just over $1.7 million. Whatever your passions or interests, we have a fund, campaign, endowment or giving society that's a perfect match.

2. Consider making a recurring monthly gift: Making smaller donations on a regular schedule is a powerful way to support Boys' Latin. Consider what the following recurring monthly gifts could secure for our school:

3. Make a gift in honor or memory of someone special: Contributing to Boys' Latin in honor or memory of someone special to you is a meaningful way to recognize the importance of this relationship in your life while supporting a school you love.

4. Remember BL in your estate plan: There are creative ways you can support Boys' Latin through a planned gift that would benefit you, your loved ones and the school all at the same time. Examples of options and benefits include:

• Make a bequest
• Name BL as a recipient of a portion of an IRA or another retirement account
• Name BL as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy
• Establish a charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust with BL as the ultimate beneficiary

We established the Esse Quam Videri Society to honor our alumni, parents, grandparents, friends and supporters who have included Boys' Latin in their estate plans or with other deferred gift arrangements.

5. Help us attract other donors: From volunteering to working with us to encourage friends and former classmates to make a gift to BL, you can play a key role in ensuring the continued sustainability of our school.

6. Alumni, stay active with your Alumni Association: Be sure you're included in the alumni directory. Email former teachers to say thank you for their impact in your life. Keep up with old friends and stay updated through class notes.

7. Volunteer and participate on campus: Your passion, your experience and your time can be of great inspiration to our students and great use to our faculty and administrators. Come back to our campus for events, including Homecoming/Reunion Weekend, to just visit or give a hand.

8. Give back to a Laker: Provide our students with professional opportunities and internships.

9. Help us recruit talented students: Send your own sons to Boys' Latin and work with the Admissions Staff to identify other exceptional boys.

10. Stay in touch: Don't forget to send us your new contact info when you move or change jobs.

Contact us for more information on any of these ways of supporting BL or any other ideas you may have. We're here to listen. We can help you to match your goals with meaningful ways to assist Boys' Latin.

Every year, we have the honor of recognizing our generous donors in our Annual Giving Report.

In the last school year alone, we had more than 1,200 donors whose impact through their philanthropic support is felt through all we do at our school in providing a singular BL education. We are touched by so many of the stories behind their giving. Here are just a few in their own words.

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