11 GUERINCATHOLIC.ORG “When we picture the new expansion and areas of much-needed space— we don’t just picture the drawings and renderings we see now at this stage. Our vision is filled with bustling students using this new space to rehearse, learn, train, or taking time to meaningfully interact with each other, faculty, staff and our community. The space itself is nothing without the heartbeat of the students filling its halls with activity and beauty.” MARCIA MURPHY, DIRECTOR OF FINE ARTS Guerin Catholic’s Unite+Build+Soar Capital Campaign will raise the necessary funds to build a Fine Arts and Wellness Center inclusive of an auditorium and additional gym space. As a community, Guerin Catholic has grown beyond what was believed possible. Since its doors opened in 2004, the school has boldly evolved while remaining true to providing an authentic Catholic education supported by enriching student-life and service opportunities. The time for a new Fine Arts and Wellness Center is now, for three mission-driven reasons: l Current facilities are stretched thin. Simply put, space is needed. l Guerin Catholic is in a highly competitive market and falls short on facilities when compared to the many area public high schools. The need is not to be the “biggest and the best,” but to be competitive. l As a diocesan school, Guerin Catholic wants to be a resource for its partner parishes and grade schools. These new facilities will serve the larger Catholic community. At the time of the public launch in September, the Campaign goal was $22.8M. Due to rising construction costs and the current cost of financing, the original goal was no longer feasible and in October the goal increased to $26M. The goal is to open the new facility in 2024—Guerin Catholic’s 20th Anniversary. To do this, 100% of the $26M in gifts and pledges is needed. “Many have asked why we are committed to this campaign when our own children will not have the opportunity to utilize the new space,” said Tom and Amy Smith, Campaign Co-Chairs. “For us, we realize many people contributed and sacrificed to build Guerin Catholic 18 years ago, and now it is our turn to pay it forward just as they did. Now is the time to finally finish the original master plan and bring the Guerin Catholic Fine Arts and Wellness Center to reality. Our school needs it. Our community needs it.” Please visit GuerinCatholic.org/ unitebuildsoar to learn more, view progress and to prayerfully consider a gift to the future of Guerin Catholic through the Unite+Build+Soar Campaign. n
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