Rosarian Academy
Capital Giving
Welcome to the Rosarian Academy Centennial Capital Campaign. With a rich, one-hundred-year-history of educating students with rigorous academics in the Dominican tradition, Rosarian Academy is investing in its next one hundred years through a multi-phase renovation of campus that will add a brand new Early Childhood Montessori center with additional classroom space and a full-size athletic field with stands, scoreboard, and parking. We invite you to learn more about this project and to join us in laying the foundation for the next one hundred years and beyond with Capital Giving.
Faith in Our Future
Centennial Capital Campaign
For nearly a century, Rosarian Academy has provided a foundation for generations of students inspired by its Dominican identity and Gospel values. Our students’ accomplishments and alumni legacy are the markers of our success. Former students have confirmed their faith in Rosarian by enrolling their children and grandchildren, while current students are distinguished through admittance into the most sought-after local high schools and boarding schools across the nation. With faith in our foundation as Palm Beach County’s premier independent Catholic School, we are excited to boldly step into the future and embark on the next 100 years.
A dream envisioned for decades has now come to fruition. Rosarian Academy has purchased all the properties between 7th and 8th streets on Olive Avenue and now owns the entire contiguous city block surrounding the school. Our Board of Directors, Capital Giving Centennial Campaign Committee, and the Rosarian community at large have reimagined the campus and developed a phased plan with groundbreaking set for May of 2023.
Our goal is to provide students with the tools to become resourceful leaders who work for the good of others through rigorous academics, enriching arts, competitive athletics, and faith-based instruction. We invite you to join us as we continue to grow as the premier educational institution at the center of a vibrant community.
Montessori & Class Size
Optimizing Educational Spaces Showing Faith in Academic Foundations for Bright Futures.
Words from Rosarian Parents
Our family is so grateful for the stellar athletics program and academic excellence provided to our children. We can confidently say that Rosarian Academy nurtured their values of teamwork, sportsmanship, tenacity, and respect. We look forward to cheering on the Raiders at the future athletics field.
Marc & Liz Yavinsky
- Andrew
RA Class of ‘13, University of Virginia Football ‘21 - Erin
RA Class of ’15, Boston College Class of ’23 - Ava
Rollins College Class of ’26 - Tucker
RA Class of ’20, American Heritage Scholar Program and Varsity Football Class of ’24, and University of Virginia Football Class of ’28
EnHanced Safety
The Centennial Capital Campaign is helping to create a safe community with enhanced security, covered walkways, and a smooth pick-up and drop-off.
Enclosed City Block for Enhanced Security
- School gates encircling all students and classrooms
- Reconfigured hardscape and parking now located outside school gates
Covered Walkways Connecting Campus
- Improved campus access from drop-off and between buildings
- Weather-protected access between all areas of campus
Expanded Lanes for Centralized Drop Off
- Stress-free early childhood and kindergarten drop off
- Three entry lanes
The Next 100 Years
Over a Century of Academic Excellence
The classroom environment is carefully designed with materials and activities that cater to different learning styles and developmental stages. Early Childhood materials are organized in a way that encourages children to engage independently, allowing them to explore subjects like math, science, language, and the arts at their own pace. This hands-on learning helps students develop fine motor skills, concentration, and a deeper understanding of the world around them.
Faith
Academics
Athletics
Arts
Service
Centennial Capital Campaign Committee Members
Virginia Devine, M.S.Ed., M.Ed.
Head of School
Nicholas Coleman
Chairman of the Board and Committee Chairman
Capital Campaign Committee Members
Ann Britt Angle
Julie Brawn
Dan Castro
Nicholas Coniglio
Meredith Hunt
Robert Leidy
Carling Pinckney
Ali Rehm
Carolyn Pressly-Ryan
Kevin Ryan
Gautam Shrikhande
Sara Stuebe
Allison Wren
Winston Wren
Bianca Yohe
Capital Campaign Committee Members
Ann Britt Angle
Julie Brawn
Dan Castro
Nicholas Coniglio
Meredith Hunt
Robert Leidy
Carling Pinckney
Ali Rehm
Carolyn Pressly-Ryan
Kevin Ryan
Gautam Shrikhande
Sara Stuebe
Allison Wren
Winston Wren
Bianca Yohe
Internal Team
Virginia Devine
Head of School
Sara Mallon
Advancement Director
Mary Raich
Admissions Director
Sophie Fountain
Marketing & Communications Director
Maggie Richman
Advancement Coordinator
Emeritus Board Members
Jim Arrigo
Mark Cook
Cathy Flagg
Robert Garvy
Richard Johnson, Jr.
Shaun McGruder
Dani Moore
Margi Picotte
Greg Quattlebaum
Byron Thomas
Each gift, no matter the size, conveys a powerful message of belief in Rosarian Academy’s mission and our students. Our donors have been instrumental in our achievements since our establishment in 1925.
Thank You to Our Generous Donors So Far!
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Faith in Our Future Circle ($1M+)
Adrian Dominican Sisters
Faith in our Foundation Circle ($500,000 - $999,999)
Basilica of Saint Edward
Danielle Hickox Moore ’81
Faith in Action Circle ($250k - $499,999)
Anonymous
Denis and Annabelle Coleman
Nick and Briggs Coleman
Linda and Tom Hunt and Family
Beth and Sean Lang Family Foundation
Shaun and Jessica McGruder
Michael and Margaret Picotte
Centennial Circle ($100,000 - $249,999)
Anonymous
Christian and Ann-Britt Angle
The Castro Family
Cathy and Jack Flagg
Frank J. Lewis Foundation
The Garvy Family
Sarah and David Goldberger
The Hwang Family
Sebastian Hilfiger
The J.M Rubin Foundation
Kerry and Tom McCaffrey
Alison and Troy Mischke
The Oskouei Family
Carolyn and Kevin Ryan
Lisa and Mark Saur
Allyson and Gautam Shrikhande
Byron and Sissy Thomas
Scott and Linda Trethewey
Dapeng Zhu and Xiao Liu
St. Dominic Circle ($50,000 - $99,999)
Helene and Keith Austin
Julie and Doug Brawn
Nicholas and Carissa Coniglio
The Colamarino Family
The Hooker Family
Richard and Charlene Johnson
Michael and Megan McDonald
Jessica and Henry Rionda
John and Heather Rogers
The Sciame Family
Andrew and Elizabeth Stoops, The Stoops Family Foundation
Nikolai Cushing True
The Wren Family
Adrian Sisters Legacy Circle ($25,000 - $49,999)
Jackie Breckenridge, The William H. Pitt Foundation
Krista and Erick Coan
Chris and Melissa Deitz
Jennifer and Scott Hendrix
The Henry Foundation
Jodi and Alex Panzeri
The Trundle Family
Abbey and Donald Ward
Our Lady of the Rosary Circle ($10,000 - $24,999)
Joey and John Bulfin
Doug and Barbara Faron
The Guerrieri Family Foundation
Marta Hardyman
Sara ’94 and Kevin Mallon
Maschio’s Food Services, Inc.
Dominique Punnett and Zachary Thornborough
Ali and Jeff Rehm
Maggie ’99 and Stephen Richman
Sarah and Riley Stuebe
Jessica and Clay Surovek
Mari and Alex Vargas
Bianca and Brent Yohe
Torch of Truth Circle ($5,000 - $9,999)
Amanda & Jarrett Campbell
George Henderson IV
George and Esperanza Mayer
Averil Payson Meyer
Neil Persh
Carling ’99 and Tom Pinckney
The Rapp Family
Enrique Rionda
Mary and Sean Tabor
in honor of Max and Faye Wurman
Uniquely RA Circle ($1,000-$4,999)
Acierno Family
Alba Family
Margarte and Jim Arrigo
Winne and Jesse Azqueta
Cristina and Benjamin Bell
Cece and Nicholas Bowman
Meg Caswell and Randy Holladay
Mary Ferol and Richard DiFilippo
Valerie and James Gavigan
Alexa and Dale Jones
Nicole and Own McCullogh
The McKnight Family
Meghan ’00 and Evan Monteiro
Ashley and David Pilger
Kristen Schonwald
Lauren and Charles Seidler
The Wind Family
Rowdie Raider Circle ($999 and under)
The Abeyewardene Family
The Arce Family
The James Andersen Family
Danielle and Keith Austin
The Becerra Family
Helen Bertles-Ferreira
Borzillieri Family
Caron Family
Monica and James Clark III
Margarita Connors ‘75
Ashley and Derek Cooper
The Czarniecki Family
Erin Deady and Shane Laakso
The Ferazzoli Family
Sophie Fountain ’13
Nicole and Jamie Gavigan
Dana and Justin Godfrey
Yelena and Michael Godfrey
Liza and Marshall Griffin
Karen and Robert Gugino
Nicole and Nicholas Hadley
Stefanie Hamblen
Ashley and Paul Hamilton Monica Lafuente and Josh Hamric
Hendrik Hoch
Capucine Hoybach
Diala and Raed Jumean
Maria Keegan
Moncia and Donnie Kirkham
Abigail and Mark Kowal
Samantha and Peter Lansing
Megan and Aaron Lehn
Donna and William Mitchell
The McKernan Family
Ernestina Maria Montalvo ‘75
Danielle Morrone
Ani and Andrew Rich
Daniel and Audrey Richey
Rosemary and Vincent Romeo
Jessica and Justin Saunders
Michelle and Christian Searcy
Liza and Anthony Serro
Vivian Suarez
Brendan Sullivan
Luci and Driscoll Ugarte
Jane and Michael Walsh
Cathleen Ward
Katie and Cory Waters
Elizabeth and Benjamin Westerhaus
The Vallier Family
Amy and Steve Yedinak
Lauren and Jason Zitter
*All gifts can be paid over two to three years
Naming Opportunities
as of April 2025
Athletic Complex ($2,000,000)
Eucalyptus Alley ($700,000) NAMED
Faculty & Staff Parking Lot, N. Olive/7th Street ($500,000)
Field Scoreboard ($500,000)
Early Childhood Playground ($300,000) NAMED
Basketball Courts, 2 Available ($250,000 each)
Chapel Canopy Entrance ($250,000) NAMED
Early Childhood Lobby & Activity Center ($250,000) NAMED
Student Enrichment Center ($200,000) NAMED
Back Entrance, N. Olive ($200,000)
Early Childhood Classrooms ($150,000 each) – 6 NAMED, 4 AVAILABLE
Lewis Hall Elevator ($150,000) NAMED
Canopy Hallways, 3 Available ($100,000 each) 3 NAMED
Rosarian Garden ($150,000) NAMED
Field Spectator Stands, 2 Available ($50,000 each) 2 NAMED
Field Player’s Benches, 2 Available ($25,000 each)
Kindergarten Technology Boards, 3 Available ($15,000 each)
Contact Sara for More Information about Naming Opportunities
Sara Mallon
sara.mallon@rosarian.org
LEADERSHIP LEVEL CAMPAIGN DONORS
Leadership gifts are $100,000 or more and will be recognized on Rosarian Academy’s campus and the Centennial Campaign recognition wall.
Faith in our Future Circle – $1 million & above
Faith in Our Foundation Circle – $500,000 to $999,999
Faith in Action Circle – $250,000 to $499,999
Centennial Circle – $100,000 to $249,999
MAJOR GIFT LEVEL CAMPAIGN DONORS
Major gifts are $25,000 or more and will be recognized on Rosarian Academy’s campus and the Centennial Campaign recognition wall.
St. Dominic Circle – $50,000 to $99,999
Adrian Sisters Legacy Circle – $25,000 to $49,999
NOTEWORTHY CAMPAIGN DONORS
All gifts will be recognized on Rosarian Academy’s Centennial Campaign recognition wall.
Our Lady of the Rosary Circle – $10,000 to $24,999
Torch of the Truth Circle – $5,000 to $9,999
Uniquely RA Circle – $1,000 to $4,999
Rowdie Raider Circle – Up to $999
*All gifts can be paid over two to three years
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I being asked to contribute to the Centennial Campaign in Addition to my current level of annual giving to the school via campaigns such as the Annual Fund and Auction & Ball?
Yes, Rosarian Academy depends on annual giving to supplement its operating budget and provide the Rosarian experience for each student. We ask for your generosity in giving to this capital campaign in addition to your current annual giving to the school.
How much money, in total, needs to be raised to complete all these projects?
Rosarian Academy’s targeted goal at this time is ten million dollars. This target amount reflects current pricing and accounts for some potential minor cost fluctuations. While Rosarian Academy has made every effort to acquire an accurate cost projection, the possibility remains that unforeseeable circumstances could affect the total cost of the project.
Ideally, when will the project be completed?
With Rosarian Academy celebrating its centennial in the 2025-2026 academic year, the school’s goal is to kick off the celebration with a ribbon cutting on the new field in August 2025.
If the Centennial Capital Campaign does not reach its monetary goal by the intended date, will the project remain on hold until the funds are raised?
No, Rosarian Academy is in strong financial position and is able to begin the first phase of the project without all the funds raised. However, as our supporters show “Faith in our Future,” we also are showing faith in our supporters as we are depending on reaching our monetary goal to complete this project without leveraging the school into poor financial position.
Is Rosarian Academy the only school in West Palm Beach with expansion plans for early childhood education?
Yes, currently Rosarian Academy is the only school with plans to expand its early childhood program.
What are all Rosarian Academy's expansion and renovation plans under the Centennial Campaign?
Rosarian Academy has split its expansion into two phases, as seen on the “Expansion Plans” insert.
In Phase One, the school plans to: reconfigure the front hardscape, which will add parking and more traffic lanes to be used for pickup and dropoff, three new canopy-covered walkways connecting campus from Lewis to the Picotte building, and enclose the current employee garage and construct a ten-classroom (7 Early Childhood and 3 Kindergarten) Montessori Center with flex space, new adjacent playgrounds, and a Director’s office. The vacated kindergarten and Toddler House classrooms in the Lewis building will become first grade classrooms, which will make ample classroom space for three homerooms in grade two through four.
In phase Two, the vacated Children’s House classrooms in Lewis will be renovated and transformed into a spacious aftercare room, the current buildings along Olive Avenue (800, 804, 808, and 810 N. Olive Ave.) will be razed and replaced with a new regulation field with stands and a scoreboard so all practices and games will take place at Rosarian Academy as well as a new employee parking lot. The new field will allow for lower school intramurals and more athletic opportunities on the existing “Mary Alice Fortin field.” With both phases complete, Rosarian’s campus will be securely enclosed within one contiguous city block with all traffic and parking located outside of all fences.
