MAJOR GIFTS
Our great friend and generous benefactor Robert Gipson
spoke of his and wife Nellie’s reasons for giving in an interview
for Vagabond magazine: “The blessings that we have are
largely attributable to free education. I would say that most
of what we do both here and in the United States relates to
education. Maybe we’re just paying back society for the gifts
that we received. The American College in Sofia is a beautiful
example – if you look at how far it has come in the quality of
the education and the quality of the students, it’s exciting.”
Gifts over 10,000 leva
Frank Bauer
Maddie Clayton (in honor of her grandfather
James Clayton)
Nellie and Robert Gipson
Microsoft Corporation (matching the gift of
Maddie Clayton)
Samuel Seymour
The Tianaderrah Foundation
“What motivates my support of ACS? Every trustee commits to make ACS a personal philanthropic priority. But for me, it’s
more than that. And it all comes from one simple visit to the Sofia campus in 2018.
“An independent school at the peak of its success calls on its mission, its leadership, faculty, students, parents, alumni and
its physical plant – all these elements must be working in harmony toward the common goal of an excellent education in a
supportive and creative environment. It took just one day of touring the ACS campus, meeting with students and faculty,
and hearing the goals and strategies of the senior leadership of the school, for me to see that stars are aligned at ACS. I
was bowled over by the academic caliber and the energy of the students. I was fortunate to sit in on several classes, where
active student participation, unabashed intellectual curiosity and skilled instruction all came together. The mission of the
school is in evidence throughout the school experience and through the steady guidance of the
administration. And meeting with the development and alumni affairs team demonstrated the
school’s commitment to keep ACS on its upward trajectory by cultivating its constituents. ACS
has a storied history, but like Bulgaria, it has pivoted elegantly toward the future.
“I dare anyone to take this challenge – visit the school, speak with the students and faculty,
marvel at the wonderful new facility. You will soon be a big supporter too!”
Samuel Seymour, Trustee
“Education is the key component for economic and social progress, and ACS is one of the few
places in the Balkans which prepares students from all backgrounds to take an active role in
shaping tomorrow’s world. By giving back to the school, I hope that more capable students will
be able to benefit from an international education and achieve their full potential regardless of
their family’s financial means.”
Milko Pavlov ‘02
Gifts of 10,000 - 5,000 leva
FiBank
Valerie Brackett and Nikolaos Monoyios
Jon and Anne Clayton
Karen Collias
John Dougherty
Ann Ferren
Rossen Georgiev
Ibrahim Meziad
Milko Pavlov
Georgi Prohasky
Marcie Ries
Svilen Spassov
Temcov Foundation
Roger Whitaker
William J. Williams
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