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As the summer months have quickly come and gone and we look forward to welcoming students old and new, it is time to reflect back on another outstanding year for the Priory community.
The best schools are progressive—they evolve, experiment, and offer opportunities to best prepare their students for an ever-changing world. Priory has always strived to be this type of forward-facing institution and I believe now more than ever, we are offering a most transformative experience for each and every student that sets foot on our campus.
As Tim mentioned in his opening letter, we are celebrating our 60th anniversary this school year. Priory has come a long way since the day Father Egon first looked out over the barren 18-acre Gilson property off Portola Road. That same land is now the heart of our 50-acre dynamic campus. This is a true testament to the generosity of all those that have come before us, and a reminder to continue laying the groundwork to ensure a sustainable and thriving future for all those in the years to come.
Your philanthropic support allows us to undertake the most important work of helping our students learn just who they are—and who they can become. Gifts, of any size, help us create an environment that allows students to develop intellectual integrity, physical stamina, emotional resilience, and spiritual wisdom. Along with our Benedictine values, this is the backbone of a Priory education, and would not be possible without the generous, ongoing, support of our parents, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends.
DEVELOPMENT