Summer 2008: Great Progress!

Spring 2008: Construction Underway

March 7, 2008: Groundbreaking Day for Williams

Student Proconsul Justin Klee pitches in for the groundbreaking to kickoff construction of the new Student Center. Head of School Charlotte L. Rea and Assistant Head Mark Fader led a program to share the exciting news with students at a special Groundbreaking Assembly. Trustees and parents were also in attendance. Student Proconsul Jaime Daniells joined Justin in speaking about the improvements students will enjoy in the new space.

Construction on the Student Center began during Spring Break and is slated to be completed in time for the 2008-09 school year.

February 9, 2008: Campaign Kickoff

At a sold-out campaign kick-off dinner held on February 9th at the Williams School, over 200 friends of Williams celebrated the launch of Embracing Excellence: The Campaign for Williams. The $2.5 million effort will be the largest campaign in School history.

In a surprise announcement, Campaign Co-Chairs Marc J. Bokoff and Brian J. Carey announced that total gifts and pledges have already surpassed $2 million—a record-breaking level of giving at Williams. The Board of Trustees, generous alumni, various parents, grandparents, parents of alumni, and foundations gave these early commitments.

While recognizing the need for ever-increasing operational support, this Campaign goes beyond today’s needs and looks to the future.  It seeks to ensure Williams’ long-term financial health by strengthening the Endowment, securing and augmenting financial aid, faculty compensation, as well as academic programs.  It looks to improve our facilities to accommodate our expanded student body. A Fitness Center, new Student Center and renovated Art Wing will prepare our students to be active, creative, and healthy participants in our rapidly changing world.  To accomplish this, we must raise $2.5 million.  This goal is ambitious, but we are confident that we will reach and exceed our goal.