It has been an exciting and rewarding year for development efforts at Brookfield Academy. The excitement began in August when the Soar with the Stars capital campaign achieved its goal of 12.5 million dollars. (That seems like years ago!) The opening of Patriots Hall in January was perhaps a once-in-a lifetime event for the school. Strong donor support for projects across the entire campus has allowed us to speed up the renovation project timelines for Freedom Hall (new Middle School), Liberty Hall (Lower School 3-5), and Constitution Hall (Lower School A-2.) The establishment of two new endowed scholarships and record-level support for the scholarship program in general are signs that the BA community values people as much as bricks and mortar.

There is no great mystery to a successful development effort. The results are largely dependent on the dedication, enthusiasm, and hard work of the people responsible for making the ideas, values, and beliefs of the BA mission work. Led by an exemplary Class of 2010, BA has experienced an extraordinary year of academic and extracurricular achievements. Winners in the classroom, on the athletic field, and on the stage, the efforts of students, teachers, coaches, and directors have created a level of expectation and achievement that gives donors confidence in the fundamental values and beliefs of Brookfield Academy. Simply put, people are enthusiastic about supporting a winning organization.

As a BA fan, Blogger can unequivocally say that this has been a winning year for Brookfield Academy. Whether it is numerous National Merit finalists, athletic conference championships, or sold out theater performances, students have achieved it an unparalleled level this year. It has been an honor to be part of the success!