Western Reserve Academy
Hudson, OH
Give Green Day!
Thank you for making this a record-breaking year….because 200 years deserves a powerful tomorrow.
Young Alumni Matching Challenge
Calling all Alumni in Classes 2006 through 2025! BONUS! Your gifts are matched 150% today by our anonymous alumnus and spouse.
Power to the 70s
Fifty gifts from the 1970s decade (Classes of 1970-1979) will unlock a $5,000 boost from George Isaac ‘71 — because when the ’70s unite, big things happen.
The 2003 Takeover
The Class of 2003 is stepping up! Last year, 19 classmates made gifts on Give Green Day. This year, we’re taking over that benchmark!💥 When the Class of 2003 reaches 20 donors, Kate Engelhardt ‘03 will make a special gift of $2,003!
It's a 10 for 2010!🎉
Can 10 donors from the Class of 2010 band together to unlock a challenge? Hannah Barry ‘10 will make a gift of $250 when it happens.
Completed Challenges
Swag Giveaway!
The first 250 donors will snag a pair of bicentennial-themed socks. We will unlock even more socks if we reach last year’s record of 629 donors! Spread the word!
Give Green Day Challenge!
Full throttle to 200 and beyond! An anonymous alumnus and spouse will donate a bonus $5,000 gift to WRA when we reach 200 donors, in honor of WRA’s milestone bicentennial year! Every 50 gifts beyond 200 will unlock an additional $5,000 gift….up to $30,000 in total!
Another $5,000 bonus gift to WRA wil be unlocked when we reach the 250 donor mark! Thank you to our anonymous alumnus and spouse!
Let’s unlock another $5,000 by hitting the 300 donor mark! Ready, set…go!
Hitting the 350 donor mark will unlock another $5,000 or our total $30,000 challenge. Hitting this mark unlocks a total of $20,000 thus far…Keep it up Reserve!! Every donor matters.
Lets! Go! Reserve! 400 donors means a total of $25,000 is unlocked to support WRA faculty and student THIS YEAR. Keep kickin’ Reserve!
GREEN LIGHTS AHEAD! Another $5,000 gift will be unlocked when 450 donors support WRA. Reaching this goal unlocks $30,000 so far from our anonymous donor and spouse. Thank you for your spirited support during this special year.
It's Bicentennial or Bust!
Let’s blow it out of the water today! Let’s crush last year’s total of 629 donors and trigger an additional $10,000 from our anonymous donor and spouse.
CLUB200!
Make your Give Green Day gift of $200 or more and you’re officially in Club200! The first 200 members score a limited-edition bicentennial magnet and the pride of powering our celebration forward. Cheers to 200 years—and to you! 💚🧲💚🧲💚🧲💚
Faculty/Staff Unity Match
Each faculty or staff donor triggers a $20 match from an anonymous peer, doubling the spirit of giving and reinforcing our shared commitment. 🤜🤛 Make your gift before the end of lunch. Every. Gift. Matters.
Employee Match: $200 for 200 Years
To celebrate our 200th birthday, faculty member Cole Campbell ‘08 is calling on the next 20 committed, caring, campus-changing WRA employees to make their gift — and he’ll contribute $10 per colleague, up to $200 total! Let’s create a chain reaction of generosity and show what our campus community can do! $200 for 200 Years! 🎂
200 Year Celebration!
It’s our bicentennial birthday celebration, and Michael Smith & Jill Penrose-Smith P’25 & P’28 are turning up the excitement! For every gift of $200 or more made during the last 10 hours of Give Green Day, they will match it with $200 — up to $10,000 total.💥 Step in. Give big. Let’s blow out the candles together.🎂
2002: Help Defend The Crown👑
Class of 2002 is the reigning Give Green Day class champion. Can we keep the trophy where it belongs? Last year’s record: 28 donors. This year’s mission: Defend the crown.👑
Class of 1970 Power Play!
⚡Phil Berger ‘70 believes in the power of the Class of 1970 ⚡ — and he will make a gift of $10,000 when five classmates step up today. ⚡No fine print. No catch. Just a powerful way to turn participation into momentum. ⚡
1977-1979: Open up your "Purse!"
Chuck Purse ‘78 is inviting you to open up your “purse” (or your wallet!) and make a gift today in honor of the bicentennial — because when he steps up, he hopes you will too. Gifts from the Classes of 1977-1979 are matched 1:1 by Chuck today, up to $5,000 total!
🔥 Barry’s Big, Bold, Totally Rad ’80s Throwdown
Big hair. Big dreams. Bigger impact. Barry Adams ‘80 believes the 1980s didn’t just attend this institution — they defined it. Now he’s throwing down the challenge: if you were here in the ’80s, it’s time to rally, make your gift, and remind every other decade who set the standard. 65 donors from the 80s unlocks $7,500 from Barry himself.
Moss' 1987 Match
Give Green Day just got a little greener — thanks to Scott Moss ‘87! He’s putting $1,000 on the line for the Class of ’87. 10 donors means $1k from Scott. Every donor adds to the “Moss Meter” today. Step up, moss it up, and show your class pride!
Macduff Match
Ian Macduff ’90 and Tavis Macduff ’97 are joining forces — and calling on the Classes of 1989–1997 to assemble! For every gift of $100 or more, they’ll deploy $100 of their own, up to a total of $5,500. The force is strong with this challenge — let’s rally, unite, and make it happen!
90s Challenge
In true 90s style, Mike Curtiss ’98 is turning up the volume and matching gifts dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000. That’s music to our ears! 🎵💿📻🎧🔊
Neda's 95 Drive
Neda Dawood Wilson ’95 is matching $150 for every Class of 1995 gift, up to $1,000 in total. Let’s show them how ‘95 steps up!
Hank's Match
Starting at noon, Hank Leukart ’97 is matching $25 for every gift from the Classes of 1994 through 2000, up to $1,000 in total!
Reunion Match for 1s and 6s
Are you 100% all in for Reunion? If you’re a class ending in 1 or 6, your gift goes even further today. Each gift triggers a $200 match from Melissa (Lee) Hull ’91 — up to $10,000! Let’s show some milestone-year pride! 💯🎉
Bicentennial Mystery Box!
In honor of ✨200 years✨ you’ll be entered to win a Bicentennial Mystery Box when you make your gift before noon! This exclusive box is filled with surprise items celebrating our history and spirit. Give generously, make an impact, and you could take home a piece of the celebration. Consider a symbolic gift of $200 to celebrate 200 years!
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Frato-Sweeney's Fabulous Match for Alumni Parents
Alumni parents, this one’s for you! The Frato-Sweeneys (proud parents of four alumni from 2020(x2), 2022 and 2026) will match each $100+ gift with a $100 of their own, up to $1,200 total. This fabulous match starts at 6:00 p.m. and ends at midnight. Don’t miss out!
Grandparent Match
We know you’re incredibly proud of your grandkids, and now is the perfect chance to show it! 💖 Bob & LaVonne Kahrl GP ‘26 & ‘29 are stepping up to make this moment even sweeter—they’re matching $200 for every contribution made by YOU, the proud grandparent! The total challenge is $5,000.
Tennis Match the Moment: 40-Love
WRA Tennis Coach Doug Wenger is serving up a powerful match opportunity: he will make a $100 gift for every tennis donor — up to 40 donors. When we reach 40 donors, we’ll unlock his full $4,000 match. Let’s rally together, reach 40 donors, and win this match for WRA Tennis! 🏆
Important: To ensure your gift counts toward the match, when completing the giving form, please list your affiliation as “Tennis Challenge Donor” (along with any other affiliations such as parent, alumni, friend, etc.). Contact us at [email protected] if you forget!
Bicentennial Boutique Bonus!
Crafted exclusively for WRA’s Bicentennial, this premium sweatshirt features hand-stitched detailing in our founding year, 1826. Thoughtfully made by Magill & Co. San Diego, it blends heritage craftsmanship with timeless comfort. One lucky donor before noon on Give Green Day scores this gem! Consider a symbolic gift of $18.26 or more!
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Bicentennial Boutique Bonus #2!
Designed and produced by Oxford Pennant in Buffalo, this vintage-inspired camp flag is a bold, graphic celebration of WRA spirit—perfect for dorm rooms, offices, or home walls. And today, one lucky winner will take this spirited piece home—make your gift during the first 18 hours and 26 minutes of Give Green Day to be entered to win.
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WRA Sweater
One lucky supporter before 11:00 a.m. on Give Green Day will win a custom Reserve sweater or sweatshirt.
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Perfectly Plush Sherpa Blanket
Nothing is more cozy than a WRA sherpa blanket. Donors between 7 p.m. and midnight are entered to win this perfectly plush prize!
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Reserve Mystery Mug
☕💚Two lucky donors will be randomly selected before 2:00 p.m. to celebrate two centuries — so give early, give green, and you just might sip in style while celebrating 200 years of WRA! 💚☕
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Classes 2021 through 2025: It's Your Deal!
Calling all college-aged & 5th Reunion alumni! Make your gift and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a one-of-a-kind deck of WRA playing cards! It’s your chance to hold a little WRA history in your hands… and maybe even deal yourself a winning hand! ♠️💚 Give back, get entered, and let the cards fall in your favor! 🎉
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Current Parent Challenge for 100 Donors!
💥 100 current parent donations by midnight on Give Green Day will unlock a $10,000 gift from Ken & Amy Parker (P’27)! Let’s go WRA parents! We can do this. 💥
Dix Family Match for Senior Parents!
Last year, thirty-one Class of 2026 parents stepped up for Give Green Day. This year, Chuck & Susie Dix P’24 & P’26 will make a bonus $1,000 gift when 32 senior parents rise to the challenge again! Let’s do this! (P.S. Your gift on March 5 also counts for the “Reserve Your Brick” campaign.) 3️⃣ 2️⃣ Let’s go!
⏰Kinney Kickstart Challenge
Good Morning Early Birds! 🐦 Colin & Suzanne Kinney P’26 & ‘29 are kickstarting this campaign for current parents! 🎮 They’ll match $50 for every parent gift made before 10 a.m. up to a total of $1,000! The clock’s ticking, and the stakes are high! 🕔 How quickly can we hit the $1,000 mark?
🔥McAdoo’s Midday Matchup!🔥
Let’s light the fire! 🔥 Zach & Lee McAdoo P’28 are turning up the heat with a $2,500 challenge gift to spark parent participation. Every current parent gift made during this challenge adds fuel to the flame — 25 current parent donors between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. will have their gift matched with a $100 gift from the McAdoos. 🕛
⚙️Crank it for '28⚙️
The Cronkey’s are cranking things up a notch! Twenty-five Class of ’28 parent gifts will unlock a $2,500 challenge gift from Damon and Carrie Cronkey P’28. Let’s go sophomore parents!
Current Parent 18-26 Jam! 🎶
Starting at 3:00 p.m……it’s the 18-26 jam! 🎶 When 18 current parents give $26 or more, Tom & Jamie Burkhardt P ‘28 will drop the beat with a gift of $1,826. 🎧 Cue the music — let’s make this one hit the charts.