Fundraising Goals
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Capital Campaign Dollars and Percentages
as of June 15, 2008 -- $5,009,663.82
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The Building on Tradition Capital Campaign is the first step in our 25-year Master Plan to renew and revitalize the Morgan Park Academy campus. Our goal is to provide the best possible learning environment that will inspire achievement and success in our students. The purpose of this campaign is to fully renovate our historic athletic facility, built in 1901, and construct a new gymnasium and lobby adjacent to the existing building. The completed project will create 38,000 square feet of space for athletics, recreation and special events.
The renovation phase of the project was completed in June 2007. The renovated facility features new plumbing, heating, air conditioning and electrical wiring, as well as new locker rooms and offices. The main court on the first floor and auxiliary court on the second floor have been completely restored and the two additional athletic rooms, located upstairs, have been remodeled as well. The building features new windows, a new roof and upgrades that meet all code requirements, including a new elevator and ramps to meet ADA requirements.
To date, we have raised more than $5 million towards our goal of $6.7 million, thanks to generous support from members of the Academy community who are helping carry on a tradition of excellence that spans more than 134 years. The second and equally important portion of the Building on Tradition Campaign is the construction of our new gym and lobby. While we are eager to take that next step, we must raise the additional funds to break ground for the new facility. In an effort to reach this goal, we continue to seek the support of alumni, parents and friends who share your commitment to preserving and improving the school for its current and future students.