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The Bennett Alumni Endowment Fund was initiated by the Alumni Board to establish financial support for Bennett in future. Right now, many active alumni generously provide funds and specialized expertise that help close the gap between the cost of a quality high school education and the funds available to urban public schools. This might not always be the case and the Endowment Fund will be there in perpetuity to ensure support for new generations of Bennett students. Alumni annual dues and other generous donations greatly enhance the academic, cultural, athletic and extra-curricular student programs each year. We are grateful, but not surprised, by the generous response we have received in just the first year. Our contributions to the Endowment Fund stand at approximately $92,000.<\/p>\n
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Our thanks to the following for their vision in promoting and contributing to the Bennett Alumni Endowment Fund. We are forever grateful for their belief in the future of our students.<\/p>\n
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Dr. Renee T. Alexander, ’70 [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n John E. (Gene) Garrison, ’49 [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Dr. Susan C. McCurdy Hendricks, ’59 [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”35px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”gcid-c610d793-b162-4ae4-96e9-e6765fa6d35d” custom_margin=”||-1px|||” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-c610d793-b162-4ae4-96e9-e6765fa6d35d%22:%91%22header_2_text_color%22,%22header_2_text_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Bennett Alumni Association, Inc\u00a0is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed by a group of dedicated alumni and staff. The Endowment Fund\u00a0is a unique way for alumni and friends of Bennett to make\u00a0tax deductible charitable contributions that will support public school students for generations to come. Because only the income earned on the fund is dispersed each year, the principle is preserved in perpetuity. Funds are administered by the Alumni Association Board of Directors. The\u00a0Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo\u00a0(CFGB) invests and manages the fund. By partnering with the CFGB we ensure the sound management of charitable assets and deep knowledge of our Western New York Community.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”gcid-c610d793-b162-4ae4-96e9-e6765fa6d35d” custom_margin=”||-1px|||” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-c610d793-b162-4ae4-96e9-e6765fa6d35d%22:%91%22header_2_text_color%22,%22header_2_text_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Thanks for your support! For questions, please call Neil Lange at 716-308-5451. Checks should be made out to the Bennett Alumni Endowment Fund and mailed to Bennett Alumni Association, Inc2885 Main StreetBuffalo, New York 14214<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”gcid-c610d793-b162-4ae4-96e9-e6765fa6d35d” custom_margin=”||-1px|||” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-c610d793-b162-4ae4-96e9-e6765fa6d35d%22:%91%22header_2_text_color%22,%22header_2_text_color%22%93}”][\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Our Founders\u2019 Circle Gala and unveiling of the tribute display in the foyer took place from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on September 29, 2023 at Bennett High School, 2885 Main Street.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Why an Endowment The Bennett Alumni Endowment Fund was initiated by the Alumni Board to establish financial support for Bennett in future. 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Arlene (Susie) Alt Hogan, ’58
<\/span>Marlene Bengel Varner, ’49
<\/span>Marland L. Berdick, ’49
<\/span>Alice Boersma Haberly, ’37
<\/span>David M. Braunstein, ’70
<\/span>Phillip Brothman, ’56
<\/span>Phillip Celniker, ’54
<\/span>Dr. Joseph Chazan, ’52
<\/span>Paulette Coles Gallagher, ’61
<\/span>Tony Cox, ’71
<\/span>Elaine Diringer, Faculty
<\/span>Frank G. Emerling, ’60
<\/span>John P. Emerling, ’64
<\/span>Robert S. Fink, Ph.D., ’65
<\/span>Deborah Fox Hahn, ’60
<\/span>Hon. Paul L Friedman, ’61
<\/span>Gwendolyn Garr, ’66\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Scott W. Gehl, ’70
<\/span>Don A. Gilbert, ’60 & Faculty
<\/span>Linda J. Greenberg Shohet, ’68
<\/span>Ceceilia B. Henderson, Faculty
<\/span>Thomas C. Hendricks, ’57
<\/span>Jacqueline Hillary Jordan, ’72
<\/span>Salvatore J. Illuzzi, Ph.D., ’64
<\/span>Robert L. Johnson, Jr., ’68
<\/span>Neil J. Lange, Faculty
<\/span>David J. Lanz, ’65
<\/span>John C. Lanz, ’67
<\/span>Margaret M. Lanz Puzio, ’68 & Faculty
<\/span>Sally Laurie Murphy, ’51
<\/span>Suzane Marble Skyes, ’56
<\/span>Corinne Elliot Marillo Carter, ’53
<\/span>Miriam Maslekoff Ganz, ’68
<\/span>Kenneth W. Matasar, MD, ’60\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Major Anthony M. Nash, ’06
<\/span>Margaret J. Nash Carestia, ’08
<\/span>Teresa R. Nash, Mother
<\/span>Danis J. Norman Gehl, ’70
<\/span>Thomas O’Dell, ’61
<\/span>Nancy Preston Broderick, ’36
<\/span>Sue Shaffer Gardner, ’48
<\/span>Robert L. Sloan, ’53
<\/span>Thomasina R. Stenhouse, Ph.D., ’68
<\/span>Donald Sykes, ’54
<\/span>Bruce R. Thielking, ’66
<\/span>Nills A. Vigeland, ’68
<\/span>Christopher H. Wende, ’68
<\/span>Marilyn Wittman, Faculty
<\/span>Anonymous
<\/span>Anonymous<\/span><\/p>\nWe are especially grateful to our Founder Circle Donors<\/h2>\n
How to Donate<\/h2>\n