ĐÇżŐ´«Ă˝

2020-2021 Honor Roll of Donors

Oak Alley looking at Southwestern Hall

Our students’ passion for learning is matched by the passion for giving from our alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, and friends. We express our deepest gratitude to all who sustain ĐÇżŐ´«Ă˝ with their financial investments.

Please note: Unrestricted Alumni gifts and gifts for COVID-19 Emergency and Instructional Assistance are recognized on our additional Honor Roll of Donors webpage.

Memorials, Honorariums, Awards, and Volunteers can be found on our additional Honor Roll of Donors webpage.

The Peyton Nalle ĐÇżŐ´«Ă˝ Society

The Peyton Nalle ĐÇżŐ´«Ă˝ Society in the Paul Barret, Jr. Library includes the names of those who are our most generous benefactors.

The Benefactors Circle

The Benefactors' Circle in the Cloister of Southwestern Hall includes the names of those who have made historic commitments to ĐÇżŐ´«Ă˝. Parents of current students or graduates are indicated by P. Grandparents of current students or graduates are indicated by GP.

The Walter D. Bellingrath Society

With deep gratitude, ĐÇżŐ´«Ă˝ honors members of The Walter D. Bellingrath Society whose concern for the future financial strength of ĐÇżŐ´«Ă˝ has led them to make historic deferred gifts to the college. The caret (^) denotes donors who have passed away. Parents of current students or graduates are indicated by "P." Grandparents of current students or graduates are indicated by "GP."

The Ralph C. Hon Society

With deep gratitude, ĐÇżŐ´«Ă˝ recognizes members of The Ralph C. Hon Society who have ensured the future strength of the college by making ĐÇżŐ´«Ă˝ a direct beneficiary of a variety of estate plans including will provisions, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts and life insurance policies. The caret (^) denotes donors who have passed away. Parents of current students or graduates are indicated by "P." Grandparents of current students or graduates are indicated by "GP."

Restricted Gifts, Deferred Gifts and Gifts to the Endowment

ĐÇżŐ´«Ă˝ gratefully acknowledges the following alumni, parents and friends who made gifts restricted for specific purposes, deferred gifts or gifts to build ĐÇżŐ´«Ă˝' permanent endowment this year. The caret (^) denotes donors who have passed away. Parents of current students or graduates are indicated by “P.” Grandparents of current students or graduates are indicated by “GP.”

Corporate, Foundation and Church Gifts

ĐÇżŐ´«Ă˝ gratefully acknowledges the following businesses, foundations and churches that contributed to the college this year. The asterisk (*) denotes gifts reflecting an increase to a higher range. The caret (^) denotes companies that matched gifts of their employees to ĐÇżŐ´«Ă˝.

Lynx Club

ĐÇżŐ´«Ă˝ gratefully acknowledges the following alumni, parents and friends who made gifts to support the athletics program this year. Gifts are recognized in the All-American Society ($5,000 or more), the Champions Society ($2,500 or more), the MVP Society ($1,250 or more), the Lynx Society ($750 or more), the All-Star Club ($500 or more), the Captains Club ($200 or more), and Players Club ($25 or more). The caret (^) denotes donors who passed away during the fiscal year. Parents of current students or graduates are indicated by” P.” Grandparents of current students or graduates are indicated by “GP.”

The Margaret Hyde Council

The Margaret Hyde Council seeks to encourage women’s philanthropy to ensure the strength of ĐÇżŐ´«Ă˝. The caret (^) denotes donors who passed away. Parents of current students or graduates are indicated by “P.” Grandparents of current students or graduates are indicated by “GP.”

Scholarships and Restricted Funds

The following endowed and restricted funds received support of $1,000 or more during this year.

The Charles E. Diehl Society

Frances Clevenger Henkel '79, President

The Charles E. Diehl Society is named for Charles E. Diehl, who served as College President from

1917-49. The Society recognizes individuals who have provided generous financial support for the operation of the college as well as leadership, loyalty, and expertise throughout the year. The caret (^) denotes donors who passed away during the fiscal year. Parents of current students or graduates are indicated by “P.” Grandparents of current students or graduates are indicated by “GP.”

Endowed Circle of the Charles E. Diehl Society

To ensure ĐÇżŐ´«Ă˝' continuing financial strength, unrestricted endowment gifts can be made to fund perpetual memberships in the Charles E. Diehl Society. These unrestricted gifts may be either current or deferred or some combination of the two. They are recognized with membership in the Endowed Circle.

Members of the Charles E. Diehl Society

Members of the Charles E. Diehl Society provide annual unrestricted gifts. Membership levels in the Society are Philanthropists ($100,000 or more), Guarantors ($50,000 or more), Fellows ($25,000 or more), Benefactors ($15,000 or more), Sustainers ($10,000 or more), and Patrons ($5,000 or more). Gifts reflecting an increase to a higher level are marked with and asterisk (*).

The Red and Black Society

Robert W. Jarrett, Jr. '93, Chair

Members of the Red and Black Society provide annual unrestricted gifts. Membership levels in the society, which takes its name from the colors in the college seal, are Senior Members ($3,500 or more) and Members ($2,500 or more). For those alumni who have not yet celebrated their fifteenth reunion, membership is offered at a reduced amount. Gifts reflecting an increase to a higher level are marked with an asterisk (*). The caret (^) denotes donors who passed away during the fiscal year. Parents of current students or graduates are indicated by “P.” Grandparents of current students or graduates are indicated by “GP.”

Parents and Grandparents Donors

Blair L. Edwards P'21, Parent Council Co-Chair
Daniel H. Edwards, Sr. P'21, Parent Council Co-Chair

ĐÇżŐ´«Ă˝ appreciates the generosity of these parents and grandparents who made gifts to ĐÇżŐ´«Ă˝ during this year. Gifts are recognized in the Charles E. Diehl Society: Philanthropists ($100,000 or more), Guarantors ($50,000 or more), Fellows ($25,000 or more), Benefactors ($15,000 or more), Sustainers ($10,000 or more), and Patrons ($5,000 or more); The Red and Black Society: Senior Members ($3,500 or more) and Members ($2,500 or more); the Dean's Society ($1,500 - $2,499), the Cloister Society ($1,000 - $1,499), the Tower Club ($500 - $999), the Loyalty Club ($250 - $499), the Slate Club ($100 - $249) and Donors (up to $100). The asterisk (*) denotes donors who have increased to a higher giving level. The caret (^) denotes donors who passed away during the fiscal year. Parents of current students or graduates are indicated by “P.” Grandparents of current students or graduates are indicated by “GP.”

Campus Donors

ĐÇżŐ´«Ă˝ appreciates the generosity of its faculty, staff and retirees and their spouses who made unrestricted gifts to the college this year. Gifts are recognized in the Charles E. Diehl Society ($5,000 or more), the Red and Black Society ($2,500 - $4,999), the Dean's Society ($1,500 - $2,499), the Cloister Society ($1,000 - $1,499), the Tower Club ($500 - $999), the Loyalty Club ($250 - $499), the Slate Club ($100 - $249) and Donors (up to $100). Gifts reflecting an increase to a higher level are marked with an asterisk (*). Parents of current students or graduates are indicated by “P.” Grandparents of current students or graduates are indicated by “GP.”

Individual Donors

ĐÇżŐ´«Ă˝ appreciates the generosity of friends who made unrestricted gifts to the college this year. Gifts are recognized in the Charles E. Diehl Society ($5,000 or more), the Red and Black Society ($2,500 - $4,999), the Dean's Society ($1,500 - $2,499), the Cloister Society ($1,000 - $1,499), the Tower Club ($500 - $999), the Loyalty Club ($250 - $499), the Slate Club ($100 - $249) and Donors (up to $100). Gifts reflecting an increase to a higher level are marked with an asterisk (*). The caret (^) denotes donors who passed away during the fiscal year.

The Joe Neville Society

The Joe Neville Society, in partnership with the Black Alumni Connection of the ĐÇżŐ´«Ă˝ Alumni Association, provides scholarship support for the emergency needs of minority students when the need exceeds the student's current financial aid package. The caret (^) denotes donors who passed away. Parents of current students or graduates are indicated by “P.” Grandparents of current students or graduates are indicated by “GP.”