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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

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Capital Campaign News

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Campaign Priorities

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  • 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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Campaign History & Achievements