For information regarding donations to the Classical High School Alumni Association, please contact Mary Figueroa, Alumni Director

Classical High School

Annual Fund

Campaign for Classical

Dear CHS Fellow Alumni,

More than fifty years have passed since we first met at Classical High School, and over time we have often shared memories of our experiences there. We particularly noted how well we were prepared for the challenges of higher education and for the subsequent demands of our professional careers.

In 2012, the Classical Alumni Association will be celebrating its 10th anniversary of academic and extracurricular program support at the school. We are proud to have given back more than $200,000 since we began in 2002. Without strong dedication and generosity of our alumni giving, we would have been unable to support the following programs:

• Music and Theatre – $50,000
• Faculty Advancement Placement Summer Certification programs - $10,000
• Language Lab Maintenance - $25,000
• Buonanno College Room and Classroom Technology Upgrades - $70,000
• Athletic programs - $10,000
• National Youth Leadership Conferences and Competitive Academic Competitions - $15,000
• Freshman Orientation programs - $5,000
• Principals fund for Academic and After-School Programs - $25,000
• Alumni Association Scholarship Program - $25,000

Our future funding plans include the upgrading of the current thirty year old classroom technology, sponsoring students to attend the Close-Up Washington program, purchasing new athletic field bleachers to comply with ADA regulations and restoring and installing the original “gates” from Classical (1843-1969) onto the current campus.

The fiscal crisis which currently confronts the City of Providence continues to require substantial budgetary limitations and reductions which necessarily diminish the quality of various educational programs offered at Classical. The Alumni Association is committed to maintaining and enhancing those opportunities and we ask you to join us in helping to insure that the educational experience available to present and future generations of Classical students is as good or better than the opportunities which we had.

If you have any questions, or wish to help us in any way, please call our Alumni Director, Mary Figueroa at 401-441-2052 or email classicalalumni@yahoo.com.

Sincerely yours,

John W. Hayes, MD, ‘59	Dona Hackman Mullen, '62

2010-2011 Chairs - Annual Fund Campaign

What is the Classical Annual Fund and why is it important?

The Classical Annual Fund consists of contributions of an unrestricted nature given by alumni, parents and friends. The need for unrestricted giving is critical as it allows the school and Association to support important programs not provided for in the school department budget. Contributions to the Annual Fund support the areas of greatest need at the school as identified by the Principal in consultation with staff and faculty as well as the Alumni Association’s Allocations Committee. Contributions to the Annual Fund also help the Association support alumni programming...specifically the Distinguished Alumni Awards, Career-Mentoring Program and other alumni events designed to bring alumni closer to each other and the school.

How can I help the Association meet its goals?

The Association hopes that all alumni and parents will realize the urgent need for outside funds, and that everyone will participate in the Annual Fund. Without gifts from alumni, parents and friends, Classical High School cannot provide the comprehensive program its students deserve and need if they are to compete effectively in the global environment of the 21st Century. Therefore, we ask you to do what you can each and every year so that there is a dependable source of support for the important initiatives the school identifies. Gifts of all sizes are crucial - whether a gift of $25 or a gift of $25,000 - all are appreciated and bring us closer to our goals.

Is my gift tax-deductible?

Yes, the CHSAA is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt organization. Gifts to the Association are deductible for federal income, gift and estate tax purposes under the applicable sections of the Internal Revenue Code.

How can I make a gift to support Classical?

Interested donors can send a check to the Classical High School Alumni Association. You may also pay by credit card; please include your number and expiration date (VISA, American Express and MasterCard are accepted.). You may also contribute online.