HIGHLANDER FUND
IMPACT STORIES
IMPACT STORIES
The Highlander Fund, our annual giving campaign, ensures students receive unparalleled experiences in academics, athletics, arts, and all areas of pursuit on campus. Our community’s collective generosity sends a strong signal of support for Lake Highland’s mission.
What does a gift to the Highlander Fund Support?
A sampling of items and initiatives that received funding from Highlander Fund gifts.
ARTS
Lower School Field Trips to Symphony
Audio Equipment for Advanced Vocal Ensemble
Earthworks Wireless Microphones for HCCA
LCD Laser Projectors for Blackbox Theatre
Allen & Heath Personal Monitor Mixers
Display Panels for Arts Festival
Digital Signage Kiosks for HCCA Lobby
Wenger Acoustic Choral Shells
Professional Alto and Tenor Saxophones
Guest Performer for Red Carpet Awards
Line-a-Ray Speakers & Subwoofers for Performance Runouts
Jazz Clinician for Night of Jazz
Portable Choreography Mirrors
Mac Minis to Enhance Digital Art Classes
Loop Hearing System in HCCA for Hearing Impaired
ATHLETICS
Girls Basketball Travel to Hoopfest National Tournament
Baseball Team Trip to NY Yankees Spring Training Game
Guest Choreographer for Cheerleading
Football Team Drone
Video Analytics System for Swim & Dive
Nike National Tournament Travel for Girls Volleyball
Travel for Wrestling’s Competitive National Schedule
Team Tent for Track & Field
ColdTub for Athlete Recovery and Rehabilitation
Yakkertech Tracking System for Baseball
GPS Analytics System for Soccer
Lineman Knee Braces
UNC Volleyball Camp
CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS
New Pergola Outdoor Community Learning Space for Middle School
CAMPUS SAFETY
Safety Patrol Vehicle
FACULTY ENRICHMENT
Nuevo School Design Thinking Institute
National Council for the Social Studies Conference
Innovative Schools Summit
Learning Disabilities Association of America Conference
Art and Soul Conference for LS Art Teachers
Social Institute Advisory Curriculum
American School Counselor Association Conference
International Conference of Chinese Pedagogy
Advanced Education AP Summer Institute
Association of School Librarians National Conference
Broadway Teachers Workshop, New York City
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Jon Gordon Positive Leadership Conference
Project Based Learning World 2023
FINANCIAL AID
Support for talented and deserving students who qualify to receive need-based aid
LEADERSHIP & CHARACTER
Funding for US Leadership Students to Travel and Serve as Mentors for MS Class Trips
Support for Leadership Academy at Outdoor Odyssey (Blackwatch & Dara)
SENIOR CLASS GIFT
Highlander Hall Renovation in Weng Gym – Class of 2024
Senior Wall – Class of 2023
Electronic Message Boards – Class of 2022
TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
Whales Bots, EZ-Robots, and Sphero RVR Robots for LS
Custom-Built Gaming Computers for da Vinci Lab
Innovation Institute 3D Printer Farm
Insta360 Camera & Oculus VR Headsets
Upgraded Wireless Access Points (All Campuses)
Upgraded Network Switches and Fiber Lines
Wireless Microphones for Edison Program
Video Production Cameras for Lower School
24″ iMacs for US Video Production Studio
AN OPPORTUNITY AWAITS
Contact a member of our Advancement team to learn more about the Elevate Highlanders Campaign, including available naming opportunities.
Susan Clayton
Vice President of Advancement
sclayton@lhps.org
407.206.1900 ext. 3345
Nicole JeBailey
Campaign Gift Officer
njebailey@lhps.org
407.206.1900 ext. 3303
Michelle Kutschinski
Director of the Highlander Fund
mkutschinski@lhps.org
407.206.1900 ext. 3341
