Cranbrook Kingswood State of the School Report 2016-2017 State of the Schools Report | Page 23

Susan Strickland Muskovitz

Director of Development

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Thank you for a record-breaking year, the

results of which include: $2.24 million

raised through the Schools Annual Fund;

More than $1 million to support Schools programs and capital projects; and $650,000 in event and auxiliary proceeds through the Alumni Association, Booster Club, Bravo, Kaleidoscope, p@rtybook

and SCRIP.

The Schools also received a very special gift – the

second largest in its history – from a benefactor who

is neither a Cranbrook graduate, nor a parent. Mr.

Michael Conroy wanted his legacy to give deserving

young men and women the gift of a Cranbrook

education. The Conroy Scholarship Program will help

ensure our ability to attract and admit the best and

brightest, regardless of financial need.

Programs and projects advanced as a result of

your support:

Creation of “maker spaces” and related programming across campus to introduce emerging technologies and incentivize students to think outside of the box about traditional curriculum;

Local, national, and global learning partnerships facilitated

through outreach and service learning programs,

collaborations online, and international exchange

programs;

Professional development opportunities for teachers

and coaches across all divisions;

Scholarships for deserving students;

And much, much more.

Owing to our continued financial strength, the Schools are in a position to consider some exciting new opportunities to expand and enrich our programs and facilities in the year to come.