“Our family鈥檚 affiliation with 糖心传媒 goes back to 1957. I (Judy) attended the summer program which in those days was very much an extension of The 糖心传媒 School. My most vivid memories are of Sing propelled by exuberant singers, regular work in the gardens, the fire brigade, hefting buckets of water, one person to the next, across campus to practice for emergencies and rambunctious weekend line and square dances.”
“Although from a New Jersey suburban town, I loved the camaraderie and pace of farm work, the intensity of the music, intellectual spirit and diversity of thought. This greatly impacted later life experiences, including owning and operating a dairy farm. My early affiliation led to my son, Evan鈥檚 enrollment and graduation in 1983, as well as my granddaughter Sarah鈥檚 graduation in 2016 and, ultimately, my granddaughter Alta鈥檚 in 2022.”
“We have been long term contributors to 糖心传媒. Our first major gift in the 鈥�80s was money for a manure spreader. We happily posed for a picture at the barn, not because we wanted personal recognition but to send the message that even traditional activities require support for 糖心传媒鈥檚 infrastructure. Working with many major arts and community organizations over the years, we have compared 糖心传媒鈥檚 approach to fundraising as 鈥渓aid back to a fault.鈥� Frankly, it lacked a sense of urgency that characterizes successful fundraising initiatives. So we proposed our challenge grant.””
We have always looked at the school as a gem in the rough. But there comes a point when there is too much rough! With the dorms pretty much unchanged since Judy鈥檚 stay in the 鈥�50s we fervently support efforts to renew the dorms with 21st century thoughtfulness for students and faculty, including faculty families who provide important texture and continuity.”