Page 5 - 2017-18 Annual Report

FROM THE CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Dear Friends of the Priory,
On behalf of the Priory Board of Trustees, it is my honor and privilege to report on the 2017-2018 school year at the Priory. The year was filled with celebrations and looking to the future. We marked the completion of the $26-million transformational Building Ingenuity campaign, celebrated Priory’s 60th anniversary, and rejoiced in our annual giving program exceeding $3 million.
Looking back, the board and I are incredibly grateful for what you and the worldwide Priory community have given to help Priory reach these significant milestones. We are especially indebted to our Founders Club members, true philanthropic leaders in our community whose continuous support enables us to plan and project for the future.
As Priory’s governing body, board members continue to focus on the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) self-study, identifying areas for improvement and celebration
at Priory, and have completed preliminary plans for increasing faculty housing on campus. Another upcoming project will be
to renovate and upgrade the dining hall. Our connection with
St. Anselm Abbey remains strong and we are delighted by their decision to appoint Father Matthew to our school as the first new Priory monk in 22 years.
It is an honor to serve Priory and witness the recent campus transformation. As a board, we are thrilled for the learning and growth opportunities that students will experience in these new campus spaces. As St. Benedict said as part of his rule, “Always We Begin Again.” It is in the Benedictine spirit that we celebrate these accomplishments and look ahead with joy to a bright and prosperous future at the Priory.
Thank you for all you do to support Priory. Every gift is important. Every gift makes a difference. We are grateful to you.
Sincerely,
Mike Calbert
Chair of the Priory Board of Trustees
WOODSIDE PRIORY SCHOOL
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