"This is extraordinary good news for the College," said Thomas Ruhl, Vice President of Development. "This Annual Fund represents money that can be used by the College right now, to ensure programs and provide scholarship funds."

The final gift, the one that put the fund over the top, came from Beatrice '69 and David Gathman '69 who were the Chairs of this year's Annual Fund campaign. 

"It took a lot of work by a lot of people," said Jennifer Desmond Wilson, who just completed her first year as Director of Annual Giving. "We need to thank our student phonathon workers, staff members and, of course, our alumni and friends who were so generous in their giving."

The $710,000 successful Annual Fund marks a milestone for the College. It is the most money the College has ever raised for its Annual Fund in a single year, and the total is up $31,000 over last year.

Next year's Annual Fund goal is $745,000. Chairman of the Annual Fund for the coming year is Julie Hottle Day '88.