The BB&N endowment, which had a market value of $46.4 million as of June 30, 2009, is comprised of nearly 150 named and general endowed funds, the income from which provides crucial support each year for BB&N’s operating budget.
Established through both outright gifts and bequests from alumni/ae, parents, and friends with a vision for BB&N’s future, these funds provide the long-term financial support necessary to sustain many areas of the BB&N operating budget, from faculty compensation, professional development, and financial aid to academic and athletic programs.
The following list describes many of BB&N’s current endowment and spendable funds and the areas of the budget they support:
General/Unrestricted Endowment
The general endowment supports the annual operating budget of the school including faculty and staff salaries, academic programs, the library, athletics, etc.
John Moors Cabot Fund
Established in 1981 through a trust from John Moors Cabot ’19.
Thomas D. Cabot Fund
Established in 1985 through a gift from Thomas Cabot ’13, this fund supports secondary education particularly in the math and sciences.
Rosalind E. Gorin General Endowment Fund
Established in 1985 by former and current trustee Rosalind E. Gorin ’62.
Nathaniel M. Gorton General Endowment Fund
Established in 1991 by former board chair The Honorable Nathaniel M. Gorton ’56, P’88, ’90, ’92.
Conrad C. Hunneman ’45 Memorial Fund
Established in 1997 by J. Richard Hunneman, Jr. ’42 in memory of his brother.
Paul Jacobs General Endowment Fund
Established in 1969 through a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jacobs P’60, ’63, ’69.
Faculty Compensation
BB&N Faculty Compensation Endowment Fund
Income from BB&N’s general faculty compensation endowment is used to support the school’s faculty compensation budget.
Class of 2001 Parents’ Faculty Compensation Fund
Class of 2003 Parents’ Faculty Compensation Fund
Class of 2004 Parents’ Faculty Compensation Fund
These funds were established by parents of the Class of 2001, 2003, and 2004 to support BB&N’s faculty compensation budget.
The Class of 2007 Faculty Endowment Fund
This fund was established by parents in the Class of 2007 through their Senior Parents’ Gift campaign and will provide permanent endowment to support BB&N’s faculty compensation and professional development budget.
The Class of 2008 Faculty Endowment Fund
The Class of 2009 Faculty Endowment Fund
These funds were established by parents in the Class of 2008 and 2009 through their Senior Parents’ Gift campaign and will provide permanent endowment to support BB&N’s faculty compensation and professional development budget.
John H. Etter Teaching Fund
Established in honor of John H. Etter ’49, Director of Athletics for more than 40 years, this fund supports the Director of Athletics position.
The Founding Paideia Master Teacher Chair
Established by an anonymous donor in 2009, this Chair provides support for the salary and a one-time stipend for a senior member of the BB&N faculty who has made exceptionally valuable contributions to the life of the school, in recognition of his or her excellence in teaching and faculty leadership. The first holder of The Founding Paideia Master Teacher Chair is Upper School English and Art History teacher Rob Leith.
The Legends Fund
The Legends Fund was created in 2007 to recognize BB&N’s faculty “legends” upon their retirement and to honor their extraordinary commitment to the School during their many years of service. This fund provides permanent support to BB&N’s faculty endowment for compensation, professional development, and summer travel grants.
The Jeanette Markham Master Teacher Chair
Established by an anonymous donor in 2009, this Chair provides support for the salary and a one-time stipend for a senior member of the BB&N faculty who has made exceptionally valuable contributions to the life of the school, in recognition of his or her excellence in teaching and faculty leadership. The first holder of The Jeanette Markham Master Teacher Chair is Middle School Language teacher Margaret Hardy ’61.
Mary Newmann Faculty Compensation Fund
Established in 2000 by current and former trustees of the Buckingham School, Browne & Nichols, and BB&N, this fund honors former Head of School Mary Newmann and supports the School’s general faculty compensation budget.
Edwin H. B. Pratt Faculty Fund
Established in 1975 through a bequest from the Edwin H. Baker Pratt Trust, this fund supports BB&N’s faculty compensation budget.
Edwin and Aileen Pratt Faculty Development Fund
This fund was established by members of the Edwin and Aileen Pratt Fund Committee in 1978 in recognition of the Pratts’ invaluable service to the School. The fund supports the moral and intellectual atmosphere at BB&N by providing for faculty compensation.
Rudman Family Athletic Fund
Established in 1984 by the Rudman family on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Stanley and Dorothy Rudman P’66, ’70, GP’05 and re-designated in 2003 by Jeffrey Rudman '66, this fund underwrites the salary of the boys' football coach at BB&N and supports general expenses of the football and/or general athletic program.
The Marian W. Vaillant Future Leader Instructorship
Established by an anonymous donor in 2009, this Instructorship provides support for the salary and a one-time stipend for a promising mid-career faculty member in recognition of his or her special to the school community, academic accomplishments, and evidence of personal growth. The first holder of The Marian W. Vaillant Future Leader Instructorship is Lower School Science teacher Caitlin Drechsler.
Faculty Professional Development
BB&N Faculty Professional Development Fund
Income from BB&N’s general faculty professional development endowment supports curricular research and program development, workshops and conferences, graduate coursework, and summer travel and study grants that reward senior faculty for long service and dedication to BB&N.
Frances Ackerly Fund for Gender Studies
Established in 1991 in honor of faculty emerita Frances Ackerly, this fund supports professional development for Middle School faculty to do research, write, attend conferences, and educate the community on gender issues in education.
Betsy Allen Fund for Lower School Special Initiatives
Established in 2006 by a group of parents to honor Betsy Allen, a beloved member of the BB&N Lower School faculty for nearly 30 years, this fund provides support for specialists and other resources to train and educate Lower School teachers─particularly Morse Building (Beginner, Kindergarten, and Grade 1) teachers─on child development issues and other areas related to but outside of specific curricular topics.
Class of 1991 Parents’ Faculty Development Fund
Class of 1992 Parents’ Faculty Development Fund
Class of 1993 Parents’ Faculty Development Fund
Class of 1994 Parents’ Faculty Development Fund
Class of 1995 Parents’ Faculty Development Fund
Class of 1997 Parents’ Faculty Development Fund
Class of 1998 Parents’ Faculty Enrichment Fund
Established by parents in the Classes of 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, and 1998 during their senior year, these funds support BB&N’s general faculty professional development budget.
Class of 1999 Faculty Development Fund
Established by Class of 1999 students during their senior year, this fund supports BB&N’s general faculty development budget.
Clifton Family Fund
Established in 1987 by former trustee Roger Clifton P’86, this fund promotes programs for faculty that will expand their understanding of new points of view and encourage them to be more responsive and inclusive in their teaching.
The Curhan-Pokross Fund to Promote Faculty Excellence
Established by Prof. and Mrs. Ronald C. Curhan P’86, ’89 and David R. and Muriel Pokross GP’86, ’89, ’09 to encourage and promote faculty excellence in the Upper School, this fund provides training and professional development opportunities for Upper School faculty.
Educational Technology Endowment Fund
Gifts designated for educational technology endowment provide support for BB&N’s educational technology training budget.
The Eighth Grade Endowment Fund for Middle School Faculty
Established in 2008 by parents of the Class of 2012 and intended to be perpetuated by parents of future classes of eighth grade parents, this Fund is to be used to enhance the lives of Middle School faculty and thereby the learning environment on the Middle School Campus by supporting special initiatives that are meaningful to the faculty on this campus.
Garai Family Math Faculty Fund
Established in 2006 by Gabor Garai and Susan Pravda P’11,’13, this fund is used to enhance and enrich BB&N’s math program on all three campuses by providing support for professional development for math faculty, for external consultants related to the math program, and other general support for the interests and talents of the math faculty.
Harkness Teaching Fund
The Harkness Teaching Fund was established in 2007 by Mark and Marie Schwartz P’08,’11 to provide financial support for Upper School faculty to receive training in the Harkness Teaching Method.
The Anthony Hixon Family English Faculty Endowment Fund
The Anthony Hixon Family Fund English Faculty Endowment Fund, established in 2007 by Diana and Anthony Hixon P’07 and Augusta Hixon ’07, is intended to be used to provide support for professional development for Upper School English Department faculty.
David L. Kasdon Fund
Established by Mrs. Jenifer Kasdon P’91, ’98 in memory of her husband, Dr. David L. Kasdon ‘63, P’91, ’98, this fund supports Upper School faculty professional development.
Helen Landess Fund
Established in 1989 by Dr. and Mrs. J. Philip Kistler, Mr. and Mrs. David B. Roberts ’67, P’97, ’99, and Pam Turner P’91, ’94 to honor Mrs. Helen Landess, a beloved teacher in the Lower School for 37 years, this fund supports Lower School faculty development with a focus on language arts. A portion of the income from this fund also supports the annual Landess Author Series for the Lower School community.
Livingston Fund for Middle and Upper School Science
Established in 1997, this fund is used to support professional development initiatives for Middle and Upper School Science faculty, with a preference for Upper School faculty.
W. Allen Rossiter Faculty Professional Development Fund
Established in 2008 by family and friends of retiring faculty member W. Allen Rossiter, in recognition of his dedication and commitment to BB&N during his 39-year career as a member of the Upper School faculty and administration, this fund will be used to support professional development for Upper School faculty.
Sidney L. and Lester O. Simonds Faculty Development Fund
This fund was established in 1986 by Marshall Simonds and Jonathan O. Simonds ’48 in honor of their fathers, Sidney L. Simonds ’10 and Lester O. Simonds ’13. The fund promotes faculty excellence by furthering professional development of faculty.
Sixth Grade Fund for Lower School Faculty
Established in 2006 by parents of the Class of 2012 and intended to be perpetuated by parents of future classes of sixth grade parents, this fund is to be used to enhance broadly the lives of Lower School faculty as well as the overall learning environment of the Lower School, and is to be allocated each year for special initiatives and endeavors that are particularly meaningful to Lower School faculty.
Anne Elliott Smith Math Faculty Development Fund
This fund honors the memory of a beloved and distinguished Middle School mathematics teacher, Anne Elliott Smith. The fund provides support for curriculum development in mathematics or related studies with a preference for faculty and programs at the Middle School.
Elizabeth Thacher Stowe Teaching Fund
This fund was established in 1974 in honor of Elizabeth Stowe, who served as Headmistress of The Buckingham School from 1963 until 1974, in recognition of her talents as a stimulating teacher and able administrator. The fund supports faculty professional development with special emphasis on projects designed to expand the interrelationship of the teacher and student in the teaching process.
Marian Vaillant Fund
Established in 1984 by Annette B. Cottrell Merle-Smith ’49 and her husband to honor the former headmistress of The Buckingham School, the Vaillant Fund supports faculty development through professional meetings, seminars, and workshops.
Susanne B. Williams Fund for Social Studies Research
Established by Mr. Manning A. Williams in honor of Susanne Williams P’69, ’71, ‘74, a former second grade and social studies teacher in the Lower School, the Williams Fund supports programs that encourage an interdisciplinary approach to the Lower School social studies curriculum, as well as opportunities for Lower School faculty to study and travel with their families.
Financial Aid
Financial aid endowment funds have been established over the years by alumni/ae, parents, and other friends of the School who are committed to making a BB&N education available to talented students regardless of their financial means. Financial aid endowment funds support either the general financial aid budget of the school, or the financial aid award to a specific type of student specified by the donor.
BB&N Financial Aid Fund
Income from BB&N’s general financial aid endowment supports the School’s annual financial aid budget.
The Alpert Family Financial Aid Fund
The Alpert Family Fund was established in 2007 by Norman W. Alpert ’76 to support the general financial aid program of BB&N by providing funding for an inner city student, with a preference for an Upper School student.
The Armida V. Beatrice Scholarship Fund
This fund was established by G. Joseph Beatrice P'74 in memory of his wife. The fund provides financial assistance to an Upper School scholar athlete.
A. Ellis Benjamin Fund
Established in 1951 by A. Ellis Benjamin P’46, ’50, ’53, this fund provides financial aid to an Upper School student.
Robert F. Bradford Scholarship Fund
This fund honors former Governor of the Commonwealth and former trustee Robert F. Bradford ’18, who set standards of distinguished public service in the fields of government and education.
Brizius Family Financial Aid Fund
Established in 2006 by Charles and Kate Brizius P’19, ‘21, this fund is used to support BB&N’s general financial aid budget with a preference for a Lower School student.
Florence V. Burden Foundation Fund
Established in 1996, this fund is to be used for financial aid for minority and/or economically disadvantaged students in the Lower School.
John and Archontoula Bucuvalas Scholarship Fund
Established in 1998 by Michael Bucuvalas ’66 and his wife Martha, this fund provides financial aid for talented and deserving students, with a preference for students from the Somerville Public Schools.
Cable Family Financial Aid Fund
Established in 2005 by members of the Cable family, this fund is to be used to support the general financial aid program at BB&N.
The Joe and Lucy Chung Financial Aid Fund
Established by BB&N parents Joe and Lucy Chung in 2007, this fund is to be used to support the general financial aid program at BB&N.
Class of 1996 Financial Aid Fund
Class of 1997 Financial Aid Fund
Class of 1998 Financial Aid Fund
Class of 2000 Financial Aid Fund
Class of 2002 Financial Aid Fund
Established by students in the Class of 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000 and 2002 during their senior year, these funds support BB&N’s general financial aid budget.
Class of 1996 Parents’ Financial Aid Fund
Class of 1999 Parents’ Financial Aid Fund
Class of 2009 Parents’ Financial Aid Fund
Established by parents of the Class of 1996, 1999, and 2009 during their senior year, these funds support BB&N’s general financial aid budget.
John H. Durant Fund
Established by family and friends in memory of John Harding Durant ’41, this fund provides financial support to a student who exhibits an unbounded curiosity in the area of the natural sciences, with a preference for students interested in physics or chemistry.
Osborne & Eleanor Earle Scholarship Fund
Created in 1982 by Eleanor Earle P’61, ’65 in memory of her husband, this fund supports the general financial aid budget of the school.
John and Jan Fitzpatrick Financial Aid Fund
Established in 2004 by John Fitzpatrick ’73 and Jan Fitzpatrick, this fund supports BB&N’s financial aid program with a preference for a scholar-athlete from a diverse ethnic background.
The William S. Howe Financial Aid Fund
Established in 2008 by the estate of B&N alumnus William S. Howe, Jr. ’47, this Fund supports BB&N’s financial aid program with a preference for minority students and others from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Annette D. Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established by Mr. and Mrs. Dennis E. Johnson P’82 in memory of their daughter, Annette D. Johnson ’82, this fund provides general support for BB&N’s financial aid budget.
Christopher James Kern Scholarship Fund
Established in 2001 by family and friends in memory of Christopher Kern ’99, this fund provides financial aid to an Upper School scholar-athlete.
George and Karen Levy Family Fund
Established by the Levy family in 1994, this fund supports international travel opportunities for talented students with demonstrated financial need.
E. Vincent Merry Fund
Named in memory of E. Vincent Merry, husband of BB&N former trustee Karan A. Merry P’86, ’91, this fund was established in 1980 and provides financial assistance for academic or special programs for minority students and faculty.
Lawrence J. and Anne Cable Rubenstein Scholarship Fund
Established in 1997 by the Cable family and the Lawrence J. and Anne Cable Rubenstein Foundation, this fund provides financial aid support to less advantaged children in the Boston area.
Steppingstone-to-Opportunity Fund
Originally established in 1997 by John Simon ’80 and his wife Susan, this fund supports BB&N’s financial aid program with a preference for 7th and 8th grade students from the Steppingstone Program. Funds may also be allocated to other students with demonstrated financial need in grades nine through twelve, with preference given to former Steppingstone students.
Craig B. Stonestreet Fund
Established in 1991 by family and friends in memory of Craig B. Stonestreet, Browne & Nichols Class of 1949 and Former Director of the Upper School, income from this fund is used to provide financial aid to deserving Upper School scholar-athletes. The Fund also provides an annual prize to a member of the junior class in recognition of high scholarship, excellence in athletics, and constructive influence within the School.
The Thompson Foster Street Foundation Fund
Established in 2004 by David J. Thompson '85 and Elizabeth Thompson, this fund supports BB&N's financial aid program with a preference for a scholar-athlete from a diverse ethnic background.
Alexandra and Ben Trustman Financial Aid Fund
Established in 2001 by a BB&N grandparent in honor of her two BB&N grandchildren, this fund is used to support the general financial aid program with a strong preference for assisting an African-American student and a slight preference for a Lower School African-American student.
The Mildred and Clarence Williams Financial Aid Fund
Established in 2007 by Clarence G. Williams, Jr. ’85 and his wife Joanne Taylor, the Mildred and Clarence Williams Fund is named in honor of Clarence’s parents. The Fund supports the general financial aid program of BB&N with a preference for supporting an Upper School inner city student of color and preferably a student who entered BB&N in the Lower or Middle School.
Academic Programs
Asian Studies Endowment Fund
Established in 1999, this fund supports faculty salaries and program expenses related to the Chinese or other Asian language studies program.
Maureen Baker Lower School Language Arts Fund
Established in 2004 by a group of Lower School parents to honor Maureen Baker, a Lower School teacher at The Buckingham School and BB&N from 1964 to 2004, the Baker Fund supports the Lower School language arts program with a preference for Morse Building (Beginner, Kindergarten, and Grade 1) students. Uses for the fund include support for a poet-in-residence, a visiting author or illustrator specializing in writing for younger students, or professional development in the language arts for Morse Building faculty.
Larry Cabot Fund for Girls’ Crew
Established in 2000 in honor of long-time faculty member and girls’ crew coach Larry Cabot, this fund supports the program expenses of the girls’ crew program.
Class of 1987 Audio Visual Fund
Established in honor of the graduating students in the Class of 1987, this fund is used to support current and future needs of the audiovisual program at the Upper School.
Class of 1988 International Fund
Established in honor of graduating students in the Class of 1988, this fund supports international education at BB&N by providing study and travel opportunities for students and faculty; curriculum expansion in international studies, including foreign languages; or bringing internationally renowned speakers to the School.
Class of 1989 Art Fund
Established in honor of graduating students in the Class of 1989, this fund supports all aspects of the art program at BB&N and may be used for faculty enrichment, visiting artists, speakers, curriculum development, cultural activities, travel, or special equipment.
Class of 1990 Science Fund
Established in honor of graduating students in the Class of 1990, this fund supports the teaching of science at BB&N.
Comitas Fund – Lower School
Established in 1996 through an anonymous gift, this fund provides program support to promote anti-bias, gender-fair curriculum and seminars, the hiring of faculty of color, and diversity and gender equity training at the Lower School.
Comitas Fund – Middle School
Established in 2000, this fund provides program support to promote anti-bias, gender-fair curriculum and seminars, the hiring of faculty of color, and diversity and gender equity training at the Middle School.
George Deptula Russian Program Enrichment Fund
Established in 1995 by the Dangel family in honor of former Russian History teacher George Deptula P’66, this fund enriches the programs of the Russian Department by supporting the acquisition of resource materials, underwriting visits by distinguished guest speakers, and providing financial assistance to enable students of Russian to travel and participate in special programs.
James Ducey Book Fund
Established in 1986 by J. Richard Hunneman, Jr. ’42, this fund supports the purchase of books and periodicals in science, technology, and applied sciences.
English Seminar Learning Fund
Established in 1997, this fund was established in honor of Jane Clark, former Middle School teacher and Academic Skills Coordinator. The fund supports BB&N programs that directly benefit students and accommodate their learning styles, with a preference for programs for 7th and 8th grade students.
Fesus Girls’ Crew Fund
Established in 1993 by Mr. and Mrs. George J. Fesus P’90, ’93, this fund supports the girls’ crew program.
Fraulein Grote Fund for German Culture
This fund supports Middle or Upper School department expenses related to German culture, literature, and history.
Hintlian Library Art Book Fund
This fund was established in 1987 by Ann Hintlian in honor of her daughter LuAnn Hintlian Ohanian ’73, and is used to purchase books on the arts for the Upper School library.
Hodder Lecture Fund
Established in 1998 by colleagues and friends, this fund honors the contributions of Elizabeth D. Hodder P’80, ’82, ’85, ‘87 to the Upper School during her eight-year tenure as Dean of Students. The fund supports a program to bring to the School a recognized artist, athlete, scholar, or leader to meet with classes, give workshops, and/or speak at an All-School assembly.
Hoyt Family Library Endowment Fund
Established in 2003 through the trust of Natalie Hoyt, this fund is named in memory of her brothers Barrett Hoyt ’26 and Harrison Hoyt ’34. The income from this fund is used for the purchase of books for the BB&N libraries.
The Legacy Foreign Language Fund
The Legacy Foreign Language Fund was established by Eleanor Campbell ’76 to enhance the objectives of the language program on all three campuses. Uses of the Fund include special programs for language students both in and out of the classroom, the cost of classroom materials, and expenses related to other areas that would enhance the teaching and learning of these languages, particularly the strategy of “immersing” students in the language that they are studying.
Lower School Reading Fund
Established in 1999, the Lower School Reading Fund supports the “special needs” portion of the Lower School reading program by accommodating students’ learning styles as readers.
Anna Minot Theater Production Fund
Established in 2006 by Anna Minot Warren ’35, a lifelong professional actor who helped establish the Buckingham drama program, this fund provides income to help underwrite the annual production costs of the Upper School Drama Program including such expenses as costume purchase or rental, set materials, script and music rental, lighting supplies, and royalties.
Pechet Family Book Fund
The Pechet Fund is used for the purchase of books for BB&N’s libraries.
Petropoulos Art Scholars Program Fund
The Petropoulos Art Scholars Program Fund represents a new direction for the Petropoulos Art Prize Fund, originally established in 1983 by Andre Balazs ’75 and Peter Gergely ’72 in memory of John B. Petropoulos P’93, a beloved member of the Browne & Nichols and BB&N Upper School Art Department faculty from 1962 to 1982. The Petropoulos Art Scholars Program provides an enriched experience for Upper School students who participate in independent study programs in the visual arts.
Saunders Family Fitness Center Equipment Fund
Established in 1999 through gifts from Gary and Barbara Saunders P’00, ’04 and Jeffrey and Debra Saunders P’03, this fund supports the purchase of replacement equipment for the Fitness Center in the Nicholas Athletic Center.
The Sixth Grade Endowment Fund for Student Enrichment
This fund was established in 2007 by parents in the Class of 2013 to enhance and enrich the learning opportunities for Lower School students through supplemental programs in the arts, sciences, or other academic areas.
Reeves Stratton Science Fund
Established in 1980 by Browne & Nichols alumni from classes that graduated in the mid-1940s, this fund honors the memory of B&N faculty members James Arthur Reeves and Charles Edward Stratton. The fund supports the purchase of reference materials for the Upper School library, provides materials for the Science Department, and supports faculty professional development.
Marjorie Thompson Fund
Established in 1989 by family and friends in memory of Marjorie Thompson to honor her contributions and devotion to the School during the many years she served as Director of Development, this fund provides support for the Head’s Discretionary Fund.
The Upper School Critical Languages Program Fund
Established in 2006 by an anonymous donor, this fund honors Upper School Language Department Chair Armen Dedekian, a distinguished member of the BB&N language faculty from 1971 to 2008 who played a crucial role in strengthening and expanding BB&N’s nationally known Russian language program. The Fund provides program support for the teaching of non-traditional and less commonly taught languages including the currently taught languages of Russian, Chinese, and Arabic, with a preference for program support for Russian.
John H. “Doc” Walters Fund
Established in 1999 in memory of long-time Upper School science teacher Doc Walters P’68, ‘70, this fund supports the purchase of equipment, professional development for science faculty, and other ongoing expenses of the Upper School Science Department.
BB&N Spendable Funds
The funds listed below provide spendable resources to support a variety of School priorities including financial aid, faculty compensation, and academic support initiatives.
Eric Benke Drug and Alcohol Awareness Fund
Established in 2005 by the Upper School Parents’ Association, this fund honors Eric Benke, Director of the BB&N Upper School from 2000 – 2005, and his work with and for Upper School students, particularly his efforts to ensure their safety regarding drug and alcohol use. The Benke Fund is used to support additional drug and alcohol programs developed under the direction of the Upper School Counselor.
The Jenny Fiol Birch 1987 Financial Aid Fund
The Jenny Birch Fund was established by alumni/ae and friends of the Class of 1987 in memory of Jenny Fiol Birch ’87. This spendable fund honors Jenny’s cherished experience in Italy during her Junior year and is intended to assist BB&N financial aid students’ expenses for the School’s study abroad program.
Community Family Fund
Established in 2001 by a group of BB&N parents in response to the events of September 11, 2001, this fund provides support to current BB&N families in immediate need of tuition assistance following the death of a parent.
Community Family Fund II
The Community Family Fund II was established in 2008 by members of the BB&N community and friends to help address the unmet financial needs relating to a BB&N student’s education at the School arising as a result of an unexpected or unforeseen event that leads to a change in the family’s circumstances.
The Community Supplemental Financial Aid Fund
The Community Supplemental Financial Aid Fund was established in 2008 by a current BB&N family to provide support for non-tuition expenses (such as books, academic and athletic trips, and computers for home use) for students receiving financial assistance from the School.
The Albert Coons Curriculum Development Fund
The Albert Coons Curriculum Development Fund was established in 2008 through a gift from Richard Mulligan P’10 in recognition of Upper School math faculty member Al Coons’ excellence in teaching. This spendable fund will be used to further develop the AP Statistics course, to stimulate the possible future development of additional courses in statistics, and to provide support for other innovative curriculum development activities at BB&N.
The Covington Family History Globalization Fund
Established by Bonnie and Chris Covington P’05,’08 in honor of Upper School faculty member Louise Makrauer in appreciation of her excellence in teaching Upper School history, the Covington Fund is a spendable fund intended to support the Upper School History and Social Sciences Department faculty in their efforts to revise existing courses and build new courses that further the department's commitment to the "globalization" of the curriculum.
The Armen Dedekian Russian Program Fund
The Porter Family Russian Program Fund was established in 2007 by Michael Porter P’06, ’07 in appreciation of the strong impact that the Russian program has had on students at BB&N and in honor of his daughter Sonia ’07’s experience in the program during her time at BB&N. This spendable fund is intended to provide income to support expenses of the Russian program not covered by the department’s operating budget such as costs associated with developing new programs or other expenses outside the normal classroom program.
The Fryberger Fund for Curriculum Development
Established in 2007 by Nancy Hoadley Fryberger ’54 and Dick Fryberger, the Fryberger Fund is a spendable fund that provides grants to faculty on all three campuses for initiatives that promote cross-campus and interdisciplinary curriculum development.
The John R. Glick ’88 Theater Fund
The John R. Glick ’88 Theater Fund was established in 2008 by alumni/ae and friends of the BB&N Class of 1988 in memory of John Glick ’88 on the occasion of the class’s 20th reunion. The fund honors John’s deep love of the arts, music, and theater during his time at BB&N and in his professional and personal life until his untimely death in 2005. This spendable fund is intended to provide supplemental funds to the Upper School Theater Program to be used for program needs identified by the Upper School Theater Director.
Bartlett M. Hauthaway Scholarship Fund
Established in 2001 by Bartlett M. Hauthaway ’42, this fund provides a full scholarship annually for one or more Upper School students of good character who are strongly motivated, intellectually or artistically promising, able to cooperate, eager to lead or create, and who have a deep and abiding interest in nature.
Inavale Foundation Financial Aid Fund
This gift provides a full scholarship to a deserving Upper School student.
The Kinasewich Senior Speakers Program Fund
The Kinasewich Fund was initiated by Chris Mosca ’75 in 2007 to honor the memory of Gene Kinasewich who served as a member of the faculty, a coach, and class dean from 1973 to 1977. This spendable fund supports a guest speaker program for BB&N Seniors to help them address issues they are face as they leave BB&N.
Lower School Faculty Training Program Fund
Established in 2003 by Ethel Marran GP’12, this fund supports BB&N’s efforts to recruit and train young teaching professionals who will increase the diversity of the Lower School faculty and direct the After School Study Skills Program at the Lower School.
Past Parents’ Financial Aid Fund
Established in 1999 by parents of BB&N graduates, this spendable fund provides financial aid for an Upper School student.
Al Rossiter Child Development Faculty Support Fund
Established in 1999, this fund supports the further understanding of child and adolescent development and mental health issues throughout the School community.
Upper School Visiting Writers Fund
The Upper School Visiting Writers Fund was established in 2002 by a group of Upper School parents to enhance the writing component of the Upper School English curriculum by inviting distinguished authors, poets, and other writers to BB&N to work with and give presentations for Upper School students and faculty.
Urgent Need Financial Aid Fund
The Urgent Need Financial Aid Fund was established in 2009 in response to the challenging economic environment that affected a number of BB&N families. The Urgent Need Fund provides financial aid to currently enrolled students whose families did not previously receive aid from the School but required financial assistance in order to remain at BB&N.