Capital Campaign

Campaign Surpasses Original Goal & Closes at $23.7 Million

The Forward, Always Forward Capital Campaign, which began with an ambitious goal of $12 million, exceeded $23.7 million in December 2022 thanks to the incredible support and belief of the Benedictine community.

The campaign, which articulated a bold vision to strengthen every dimension of the school, was driven by the leadership of Benedictine Military School Headmaster Fr. Frank Ziemkiewicz, and fueled by the financial support of the BC family. That combination has resulted in the transformation of our campus. This capital campaign didn't include the annual Benedictine Fund (for operating expenses) which has grown 105% during the campaign.

The Forward, Always Forward Capital Campaign has become the largest fundraising effort in school history. We are grateful for your support and for your belief in our Benedictine values as we serve our mission by instilling character and values into the next generation of young men.

Campaign Highlights

$23.7 million contributed
No long-term debt to the school
Over 1,000 donors
1 donor of $5 million
1 donor of $2 million
6 donors of $1 million
55 new members of the 1902 Heritage Society (82 members total)
11 new endowed scholarships (34 endowed scholarships total)
Decades of Cadets impacted

Capital Campaign News

List of 2 news stories.

Capital Campaign closes at $23.7 million
3/31/2023

The wildly successful capital campaign is the largest project in the 121-year history of the school, and its mission has been accomplished without incurring long-term debt.

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Capital Campaign Surpasses $22 million- More big improvements are coming this summer
2/18/2022

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List of 3 items.

Ensure Academic Excellence

Construct a new 10-classroom academic wing to provide a collegiate-style learning environment for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). 100% FUNDED

Renovate our existing classrooms to create state-of-the-art learning centers with upgraded workstations, equipment, wireless technology, and sound systems. 100% COMPLETE

Rebuild the school entrance to improve security with new fencing, school sign, parking lot, and landscaping.
Endow our Legacy

Expand our financial aid program to make a Benedictine education a possibility for more families. ONGOING

Provide for professional development for our faculty, making it possible to attract and retain top quality faculty and staff. ONGOING
Establish a home for BC Athletics

Improve our overall athletic facilities to include a new first-class synthetic-turf field with energy efficient lighting and bleachers for our home fans and visitors, which will lay the foundation for a future stadium complex. 100% COMPLETE

Campaign Project Update

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Phase One (Complete)

The following projects have been completed during the first phase of the Forward, Always Forward Capital Campaign.
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Phase Two (Complete)

The following projects are underway during the second phase of the Forward, Always Forward Capital Campaign.
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2014: Public Launch of the Forward, Always Forward Capital Campaign
2014: Academic classrooms renovated in the new Brent Hall (formerly B-Wing)
2014: Renovation and dedication of the Brian Parker '10 Baseball Field
2014: BC's new Modern Band program began
2015: Leased lands began generating revenue for our endowment fund
2016: The Barlow Learning Center opened for students with learning differences
2016: Brown STEM Wing Groundbreaking Ceremony
2017: Phase I of the Brown STEM Wing opened
2017: STEM Commons completed
2018: Phase II of the Brown STEM Wing opened
2018: John Stephens '40 Lecture Hall opens in the Brown Stem Wing
2018: Engineering class is offered in the Brown STEM Wing
2018: Brown STEM Wing completed
2018: The original Biology and Chemistry Labs in A-Wing were renovated to create four new classrooms
2019: Groundbreaking ceremony for Father Albert Field, Savannah's largest synthetic turf field
2019: Father Albert Field, lights, plus 1,600 visitor's bleachers completed
2019: The Brian Parker '10 Baseball Field was lit with new, energy efficient lights.
2019:The Ricky McAllaster Lacrosse Field was rebuilt with new topsoil, sod, irrigation and lighting.
2020: Class of 1976 Athletic Plaza completed
2020: Athletic Plaza Concession Stand is operational
2020: Athletic Plaza recognition wall installed
2020: Athletic Plaza Courtyard is created
2022: Parking Lot Reconstruction
2022: New Entrance and Security