Making an Impact
Providing Hampden-Sydney’s distinctive educational experience for students today and well into the future requires the philanthropic investment of alumni, parents, and friends of the College. Here are the stories of those who chose to pay it forward.
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Serving for the Future
To ensure that future generations of Tigers get a chance to experience the lessons, camaraderie, and lifelong friendships that make tennis—and the College—so meaningful, he included Hampden-Sydney Tennis in his estate plans, creating an endowment for the program.
A Legacy of Loyalty
Through board service and a scholarship honoring her late husband, Lewis Everett ’63, Leanna Everett has built a Hampden-Sydney legacy of her own.
"I believe in Hampden-Sydney"
Jeff Jones ’75 gratitude for Hampden-Sydney and his passion for education have inspired him to join the Society of Founders and endow a scholarship at his alma mater.
Dreams Fulfilled
Recognizing the opportunities he was provided through others’ generosity, Rudy Diaz '02 has funded two Hampden-Sydney scholarships—the James Hight Scholarship Fund and the Rudy Diaz Scholarship Fund—to offer deserving students the same.
Bullish on Hampden-Sydney
Hampden-Sydney College Trustee Wilson Schoellkopf ’93 is so optimistic about the College's future that he's investing in it.
Picture Perfect
To honor the memory of Fletcher Wright III ’57 and his love for Hampden-Sydney, Jim Hogan has made a generous gift to build the Wright Pavilion on Lake Chalgrove.
Positioned for Success
As a three-term board member, Keith Lewis '78 understands the crucial role that a strong endowment and the ability to provide scholarships will play in Hampden-Sydney’s future to continue producing good men and good citizens.
The Charitable View
Dr. Pete Mowbray ’67 credits his Hampden-Sydney education and experience for broadening his horizons.
Doing Good with Their Giving
Hal Absher ’71 and his wife have included a gift to Hampden-Sydney College in their estate plan to support athletics and the endowment to provide opportunities for the next generation of Hampden-Sydney students.
Giving With Feeling
David Schultheis '74 recognizes the important role Hampden-Sydney College and his liberal arts education played in his success and is including the College in his estate plan.