Giving Tuesday 2023

Make Your Mark… Give to Gould! November 14-28, 2023

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109%

$163,798

raised of $150,000 goal

413

supporters

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Karen Burns, Assistant Head of School, Advancement

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David McMillan (Parent ’17, ’18, ’20, ’22, ’25)

3 years ago

2023 marks my 10th consecutive year as a Gould parent with 1 year to go— 5 times grateful for Gould challenging, respecting, cherishing, and enlightening all my children.

Cleveland Gardner (Alumni ’75)

3 years ago

To thine own self be true!

John Kimble (Faculty/Staff)

3 years ago

Gould !

Joy Sexton (Alumni ’75)

3 years ago

Gould was my jumping off place. I learned the value of hard work and the value of a close knit community. I treasure many of my Gould friendships to this day. Thank you GA.

Ted Lott (Alumni ’99)

3 years ago

Grateful for everything Gould did for me

Catherine Hosterman Tyson (Parent ’21, ’25)

3 years ago

Gem of a place!

Laurie Ottens (Alumni ’66)

3 years ago

Got a great education back in the 60's that I appreciate to this day!

Laura Jill Simmons (Alumni ’86)

3 years ago

In honor of The Mannings

Betsy Siebeck Gary Smith (Parent ’90, ’99, ’23, ’28)

3 years ago

Gould has been a part of our family since the 1980's. Our children and grandchildren have benefitted from the outstanding faculty and academics, unique outdoor experiences, and solid values of Gould Academy.

mervyn sahud (Parent ’06, ’07)

3 years ago

always remembered as a school that lead the way for my boys

Allison B. Stevens stevens (Alumni ’99)

3 years ago

Let's go Class of '99! We're planning the best reunion for our 25th. Make Maine Plans. Donate some $ anything counts, it's about effort not amount.

Robin Stratton (Parent ’24)

3 years ago

With appreciation for the faculty and staff at Gould. Thank you!

Paul Mickey (Trustee/Past Trustee)

3 years ago

Gould was a marvelous launching pad for my son Scott '09 - keep up the great work!

Katie Stack (Faculty/Staff)

3 years ago

Happy to support!

Kristen Murphy (Alumni ’03)

3 years ago

Thankful for a wonderful school with incredible faculty!

Keith Newfield (Alumni ’85)

3 years ago

Was a great experience when I attended the school and would like to help support the continued growth and support the school offers to students.

Mary Baudo (Parent ’27)

3 years ago

Wonderful life experiences!

Patricia Tomaselli (Parent ’24)

3 years ago

Supporting our son Joseph Tomaselli to be the best Joseph he can be...Love Patti and Louis

Diana Castle (Parent ’24)

3 years ago

We are very happy to support Gould Academy and all it has to offer to current, and future students and the community.

Julia Young (Parent ’87, ’24)

3 years ago

Gould has been a constant in my family since I graduated in the late 80's. My daughter has thrived at Gould academically, socially, and athletically. She is a six-year senior ready and excited for the next chapter. The faculty, coaches and advisors have guided, supported and cherished her every step of the way.

Mary Crowley (Parent ’26)

3 years ago

Gould gives students amazing opportunities every day!

AMELIA LEPOW (Alumni ’25)

3 years ago

So happy to support GOULD ACADEMY

Chelsea Turner (Parent ’26)

3 years ago

Gould is such a special place! Grateful for all the faculty, staff and coaches who make the magic happen.

Keavy Cook (Alumni ’95)

3 years ago

Gould changed my life and I am so grateful for all of the faculty, staff and students - you have always been the heart of Gould. Thank you!

Karen Burns (Faculty/Staff)

3 years ago

Feeling so lucky to be part of the Gould Academy Community!

Sara Shifrin (Alumni ’88, Parent ’19, ’23, Faculty/Staff)

3 years ago

As a family, we believe that Gould is an enriching environment that helps young adults pursue their interests and passions to become the person they believe they can be.

Denise Manning (Parent ’14, Faculty/Staff)

3 years ago

The Gould community helped raise our son. For that, we are eternally grateful.

Benjamin Kamilewicz (Alumni ’95, Faculty/Staff)

3 years ago

I am so proud to support Gould because I believe in people – I believe in their power to transform the world. Gould is developing the next generation of changemakers to lead us to a new and better future – Go Huskies!

Rosie Barstow (Student ’27)

3 years ago

class of 2027

Atushi Ozaki (Student ’26)

3 years ago

Class of 2026

Gavin Liu (Alumni ’24)

3 years ago

Class of 2024

Bruce & Sarah Taymore (Parent ’09, ’11)

3 years ago

Great school, Great Faculty, and a Great Board.

Lucas Barstow (Parent ’25, ’27, Faculty/Staff)

3 years ago

I support Gould today because it it a tremendous place for my kids to learn and grow. I, as a faculty member, have also learned a ton about myself.

Jennifer Baldwin (Alumni ’92)

3 years ago

For all the lifelong friends I've made and our commitment to learning in the outdoors!

Kevin Plante (Parent ’88, ’27)

3 years ago

We support Gould's amazing Academic Skills Program and the learning professionals that are so deeply committed to our son's success.

Bretton White (Alumni ’90)

3 years ago

I support Gould for its great teachers!

Samuel Adams (Trustee/Past Trustee)

3 years ago

Go Huskies!

David Thurston (Alumni ’67, Parent ’94, ’09, Faculty/Staff)

3 years ago

A pleasure to be a part of a school so thoroughly dedicated to improving the lives of students in all ways.

Sarah Morgan (Alumni ’84)

3 years ago

My experience at Gould was life-changing, from the education to lessons learned in between the lines, in the art cottage, on snowy slopes, the stage in Bingham, or the tennis court, carefully delivered by incredible teachers, coaches, and early mentors. I support Gould to help ensure it is best positioned to continue offering not only a top-notch education, but the kind of experience that inspires learning in all shapes and sizes.

Sherry Boger

3 years ago

I support Gould because the academy was life changing for my husband JAMES KEITH BOGER and I want to honor him as he passed away earlier this month.

Leslie Campbell (Alumni ’75)

3 years ago

Gould has and will always be in my heart! Thank you for the lessons, support, memories and friendships to this day! 🙏💙

Bonnie Davidson (Alumni ’75)

3 years ago

My two years at Gould were the best Two years of my life. I am forever grateful.

Nicholas Carpenter (Alumni ’00)

3 years ago

Gould gave me the space and structure to become a better version of myself. I am forever grateful to the faculty who energized my love of learning and helped me (successfully!) navigate one of life's more difficult times.

Nikolai Markovich (Alumni ’88)

3 years ago

Happy to donate on this 35th year since graduating. Go Huskies!

Amy Connell

3 years ago

I give to support an awesome community partner!

Neil & Mary Scanlon (Parent ’28)

3 years ago

Great school and organization. We are proud to be associated with Gould.

Steve Trinward (Alumni ’67)

3 years ago

Hope this little bit helps

Jane Schwab (Alumni ’71)

3 years ago

Two of the best years of my life! Still see lifelong friends from Gould.

Alec Voorhis (Alumni ’99)

3 years ago

Mrs Manning asked, and Allison Stevens is competitive.

Sam, Gina, and Phoebe Wadhams (Alumni ’07)

3 years ago

You cannot put a price on a place this special, but we are glad to do our part to see it thrive into the future.

Ellen McMahon (Parent ’24, ’27)

3 years ago

Thank you for all you do everyday all year!

Chris Monaco (Alumni ’00)

3 years ago

In memory of Brad Cunningham '01

Barry Smith

3 years ago

Gould was great for our daughter Sara Smith!

Peter Thurston (Alumni ’75)

3 years ago

Gould created memories and friendships that have endured for 50 years. I can only hope for the same for future generations.

Kimberly Siebert (Alumni ’73, Trustee/Past Trustee)

3 years ago

The lessons I learned at Gould and the friends I made there are inseparable parts of my life. I am happy to support this wonderful school.

Deirdre Harde-Perry (Parent ’27)

3 years ago

Education is a blessing.

Barry and Carley Smith (Parent ’99)

3 years ago

Wonderful opportunity for our daughter, Sara Smith!!

Stephanie McKinley (Parent ’26)

3 years ago

Thank you for all the wonderful programming you do 🙏

Jill Lepow (Parent ’25)

3 years ago

Thank you Gould for providing so many wonderful opportunities to our youth

Wanda Richard (Parent ’25)

3 years ago

My deepest gratitude to ALL of you for what you do!!

Catherine Army (Faculty/Staff)

3 years ago

Every little bit counts.

Anonymous (Faculty/Staff)

3 years ago

Thank you!

Kathleen Willis (Parent ’25, Faculty/Staff)

3 years ago

Curiosity, Kindness, Creativity, Courage - Thank you Gould for making these our core values!

Jordan Quenneville (Alumni ’10)

3 years ago

The Quennevilles are forever thankful for Gould! Go huskies!

Dereck Treadwell (Faculty/Staff)

3 years ago

Let's keep it rolling!

Amy Scott (Parent ’24, ’27)

3 years ago

As a parent of a senior, I appreciate the college counseling support provided by Gould and am thankful for the overall experience for my kids!

Tobie Smith (Student ’28)

3 years ago

Class of 2028

Anonymous (Student ’26)

3 years ago

Class of 2026

David Simane (Alumni ’24)

3 years ago

Class of 2024 !!!!

Donald LaDieu (Alumni ’64, Faculty/Staff)

3 years ago

Gould was instrumental in preparing me for life!

Molly Gartrell Earle (Alumni ’92)

3 years ago

Gould looms large in our family lore! To date, we’ve sent four students to Gould (starting in 1959), provided one dorm parent (my grandmother, in the early 1960s), two Trustees (my parents, in the late 80s/early 90s), and a Teaching Fellow (my son, currently residing in Holden Hall!). Gould is dear to all of us!

John Todd (Alumni ’60)

3 years ago

Gould Academy is the genesis of my good fortune.

Catherine & David Wilde (Parent ’11)

3 years ago

Our whole family loved visiting "Cowboy" at Gould Academy! It was a great four-year adventure and experience for all of us.

Cynthia Li (Parent ’26)

3 years ago

Appreciate your hard work!

Phyllis Gardiner (Parent ’09, Trustee/Past Trustee)

3 years ago

I give time, energy and what resources I can to Gould because this is such a special place and I wholeheartedly support the good work that students, faculty and administrators are doing here together. Onward and upward!

SARAH Ovenden (Alumni ’81, Trustee/Past Trustee)

3 years ago

I give now because someone gave for me.

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