Scotch College

Capital campaign continues

The Foundation's Capital Campaign for the James Forbes Academy project continues to gain support from members of the Scotch Family.

Since the report in the December issue of Great Scot a further $600,000 has been received in gift pledges and another $100,000 has been promised but not yet confirmed.

Highlights since the last report are members of the Class of '75 raise funds to name a teaching room after their friend and classmate the late Dr Rob Wardrop; George Logie-Smith to be honoured by an endowment to establish the George Logie-Smith Directorship of the Academy; a significant number of past Captains of Music accept naming opportunities for chairs in the Music Auditorium; the great Australian actor Bud Tingwell makes a gift to honour his friend and colleague, the late John Ewart (Class of '50); the late Roy Shepherd M.B.E. reader in Music, Univ. of Melbourne, staff member of the College of the Arts and Scotch College music teacher to have a music room named in his honour; gift pledges now exceed $5.2 million; naming of seats in the drama theatre and music auditorium becoming popular; special window in Mackie Hall incorporated in design of Academy.

To discuss your support please call Peter Crook or Margaret Long on 9810 4300