2024-25
IMPACT REPORT
Your generosity is transforming lives.
Celebrating a Year of Impact, Powered by You
Thank you to the alumni, families, faculty, staff, and friends who supported Williston Northampton School this year—whether by giving, volunteering, or attending one of our 43 events. Your dedication fuels our mission to inspire students to live with purpose, passion, and integrity.
In the year following the completion of Williston Builds—the most ambitious campaign in our school’s history—our community carried that momentum forward with remarkable generosity. Together, we raised more than $5.5 million from 2,225 donors, fueling excellence in academics, the arts, athletics, and student life. Because of your support, our students have access to opportunities that spark discovery, creativity, and growth. Every gift helps Williston build a future where each student can thrive.
This was also a year of milestones. We celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Northampton School for Girls, hosted our largest Reunion ever, and more than 3,000 alumni, families, and friends joined us at events across the globe.
This report honors the people and the impact behind these achievements. Thank you for championing Williston Northampton School’s mission.
Robert W. Hill III, Head of School
Our Financial Snapshot
Every gift helps Williston build a future where each student can thrive.
2,225
Total Supporters
$5.5M+
Given by Donors
The Power of Giving
Your generosity fuels every part of the Williston experience. Gifts through the Williston Northampton Fund show how a united community creates extraordinary opportunities for students and faculty.
The Fund that Fuels It All
Thanks to $2,801,832 raised from 1,966 supporters, the Williston Northampton Fund provided vital, unrestricted support for students, faculty, and programs—making a Williston education extraordinary, every day.
This Year’s Standout? Young Alumni
The next generation of Wildcats is making its mark. On Founders Day, 290 donors from the 15 youngest classes made up 35% of all alumni donors. More than 350 young alumni attended events—39% of total alumni attendees—and 46 stepped up as Wildcat Club members, leading the way through their giving.
A Record-Breaking Founders Day
Williston’s annual day of giving raised $654,259 from 1,238 donors.
Together, our community worked around the clock to make a gift, share their Williston pride, and help make Founders Day truly unforgettable. Thank you for supporting our students and faculty in such a meaningful way.
Shout-outs to the CLASS OF 1983 for leading alumni participation, CLASSES OF 2027 AND 2028 for top parent turnout, GIRLS HOCKEY for claiming the athletics trophy, and DAY STUDENTS for winning the Dorm Willympics.
Thank you, Williston, for creating community, fostering learning every day, and giving my daughters, and me, an amazing education.
—Melissa Duffy ’91, P’24, ’27
My years at Williston were truly a gift and I want to give back. The lifelong friends, the lessons learned, and memories made will always have a place in my heart.
—Lexie Bullard ’86
Your Impact
at Work
When you give to Williston, you get to choose the area that matters most to you—academics, the arts, athletics, financial aid, or programs that build community. This year was no different: alumni gifts reached every corner of campus, supporting students, faculty, and programs in ways that make a real difference and help shape the experiences that continue to inspire.
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Fueling Academic Excellence
Gifts in support of academic excellence fund faculty professional development; the Williston Scholars program; innovation in teaching and learning; and ensures students have the tools and support they need to thrive in the classroom. Read about two students whose work for an AP English Literature project was recently recognized.
Bringing Creativity to Life
Support of Williston’s studio art programs, theater, dance, and music programs enrich our community daily. In 2024-25, students put on the musical Hadestown: Teen Edition by Anaïs Mitchell, and showcased their talents during the Arts Walk in Reed and during numerous dance and music performances.
Championing Athletic
Achievement
Gifts to athletics support our student-athletes, coaches, officials, athletic facilities, transportation, and equipment. Wildcats competed in multiple postseason tournaments and won championships in football, field hockey, boys swimming and diving, and track and field.
Building an Inclusive Community
Gifts in support of Williston’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging funds programs, speakers, and events that build community and ensure every student, faculty, and staff member feels a sense of belonging.
Expanding Access
In 2024–25, Williston awarded more than $7 million in need-based financial aid to families. For Malaya Anaba ’25, that support made Williston possible—and this fall, she’s heading to Amherst College.
Strengthening Every
Corner of Williston
Gifts to the schools greatest need supports our mission, funding programs and initiatives that provide a transformative experience for every student.
Powering Our Future
Gifts to Williston’s endowment are invested with the goal of permanence and impact. The original principle remains intact, while the income it generates is used to benefit students, faculty, and programs year after year—creating a legacy that endures for generations.
5-Year Endowment Growth
Endowment Power: Williston’s $67 million endowment is a lasting resource. Growing this fund is essential to our future, allowing us to meet and exceed the opportunities offered by peer schools with endowments over $100 million.
11.36% endowment change of value over last year
289 number of named, endowed funds
48 funds receiving new gifts in 2024-25
Endowed Funds Spotlight 2024-25
These funds are a testament to the generosity of our community, ensuring that the values, achievements, and memories of those we honor will continue to inspire and enrich Williston for generations.
Elise Ollmann-Kahle Class of 2025 Memorial Scholarship Fund
Created in memory of a beloved community member, this fund preserves her legacy and supports students for years to come.
Raymond L. Brown ’55 Scholarship Fund
Established at Ray’s 70th Reunion with the support of his family and classmates, this fund celebrates his extraordinary four decades as an educator, coach, and mentor.
NSFG Instructorship
During the Northampton School for Girls 100th anniversary year, more than $75,000 in gifts were given by 70 NSFG alumnae. As a result, the value of the NSFG Instructorship surpassed $1 million—making it one of the school’s largest endowed faculty funds, with an additional $369,000 pledged through future bequests.
Investing in Faculty and the Arts
By supporting outstanding teachers and bringing world-class artists to campus, these initiatives spark creativity, ignite curiosity, and give every student the tools to thrive. Together, they make Williston a place where learning, inspiration, and excellence flourish every day.
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Strengthening Excellence in Teaching
Williston competes nationally for outstanding educators. Competitive salaries, housing, professional development and research opportunities help attract and retain faculty who are not only experts in their fields but also mentors and role models.
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Faculty Fellows program
Williston’s Faculty Fellows Program is an immersive initiative for recent college graduates eager to explore boarding school teaching. This program, which had been in development for several years, became a reality in 2024-25 when Williston hired three faculty fellows, thanks to $150,000 in initial seed funding from a small group of alumni. Read about how a faculty professional development trip helped teacher Pam Maddocks and faculty fellow Taylor Russ reconnect to learning.
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The Grum Project: Investing in the Arts
Since 2016, the Grum Project has brought visiting artists—musicians, actors, dancers, visual artists, and more—to campus for mini-residencies. Funded by a generous alumna from the Northampton School for Girls, these visits give the entire Williston community opportunities to engage with the arts. Learn about Charlotte McCurdy’s and Jill Enfield’s visits to campus this past year.
Connecting Wildcats Worldwide
From milestone celebrations to record-breaking engagement, alumni made 2024–25 unforgettable. The Williston network is extraordinary—connect with fellow alumni and the school on LinkedIn,Facebook and Instagram.
11,000+ alumni worldwide
5,200+ alumni connected and engaged
3,000+ alumni, parents, and friends attended 43 events—including our largest Reunion ever
100th anniversary of the Northampton School for Girls, celebrated in 2024–25 by nearly 80 alumnae. Learn more
And…don’t forget to join us at our next event!
Reunion Voices
“It's still hard to believe that it's been 25 years since we all graduated from Williston, when there were so many times that weekend when it felt like no time had passed at all. It was incredible to catch up with everyone and celebrate with our friends and teachers! We are all so lucky to be a part of this community! Can't wait for the 30th reunion!” —Morgan Nichols ’00
Reunion Voices
“Thank you and everyone at Williston who put the reunion together. Everything ran so smoothly and attending events back on campus, especially staying in my old dorm room with my old roommate, brought back the best memories that I will cherish forever.“—PJ Kuyper ’85
Reunion Voices
“Building a community focused on values and respect is one of the things Williston has always done so well. Let's keep it going and give back!”—Mary Tullis Engvall ’81
Reunion Voices
“Our 100th Celebration was the BEST! So much fun had by all. I especially enjoyed getting to know others from different classes of NSFG. We all have had such a memorable educational experience that we can share w/each other. We are truly a unique & fun group of women!”—Lyn La Shier Underhill ’71
Reunion Voices
“A world class reunion…personalized, enthusiastic, and attending accomplished a greater bonding to Williston.”—Jeff Bastable ’65
Reunion Voices
“There was such a community of spirit among us alums and the staff and all those who were a part of the 100th celebration. The fascinating and positive experiences we shared revealed an amazing group of intelligent and vibrant women of different ages.“—Debby Black Davis ’58
Reunion Voices
“It was truly a memorable event! I am so glad I was able to reunite with classmates after 40 years! The rain did not slow us down one bit. The elation from this weekend carried me through the week as I reflected upon all the events and reflected upon the joy it gave me. After attending Reunion, I look forward to attending other WNS events for the very first time.”—Mary Hofstetter ’85
Leaving a
Lasting Legacy
Legacy gifts profoundly influence the lives of future students, faculty, and our community, creating a lasting impact on the school. This year, 182 members of the Elm Tree Society were recognized for including Williston in their estate plans. Together, they contributed $701,619 in realized bequests and documented an additional $2.54 million in future intentions. As Sara Cornwall ’70 shared: “I take tremendous pride in Williston, and in helping the school continue its vision.”
Contact Us
To discuss supporting the Williston Northampton School and the impact that you wish to have, please contact the Advancement Office at 413-529-3300 or email us.