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“What we call the beginning is often the end. And to make an end is to make a beginning. The end is where we start from.” - T. S. Eliot
Each new year comes with a fresh start: new beginnings and dreams for the future. The incredible support of the Priory community has energized the start and fueled the achievement of our dreams. We enter 2018 with immense gratitude.
For the first time in nearly four years, no active construction is taking place on campus. New classrooms are filled with students. Portable buildings are on their way out. Roads have been repaved and restriped. Runners and swimmers are enjoying their new track and new pool. Native landscaping beautifully complements every structure. The Priory campus is a joy filled oasis.
The most breathtaking views of the Priory oasis are at the top of campus, from the magnificent new LaureL STREAM Center, which opened to art, robotics, and middle school science classes second semester. The entire school—students, faculty, staff, administration, builders, benefactors, instrumental leaders, our monks, and our Directors from St. Anselm Abbey in New Hampshire—gathered in the Sloss Family Maker Court for the official blessing and dedication on January 19th. As Father Maurus said in his remarks, “The LaureL STREAM Center should remind us of the past 60 years of dedicated hard work and support of so many wonderful people who believed in the vision of the founding monks. What we are seeing here today is a dream becoming a reality.”
Priory’s Vibrant Culture of Philanthropy Shines Through the Annual Fund
The full force of parent generosity showed up through this year’s Annual Fund. Thanks to all who participated thus far and especially to our Class Chairs, all-school participation is at 91 percent as of the December 31st. We consider this robust response a demonstration of your belief in our work and a willingness to partner with us to advance the mission of assisting students in creating meaningful and balanced lives, developing as lifelong learners and stewards, and productively serving a world in need of their gifts.
We are all fortunate indeed to be at Priory.
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