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TRANSFORMING LIVES 2018 -19 ANNUAL REPORT President’s Note Annual Report Dear Friends of Trinity, Rose Hulman Institute of Technology, St. Louis University Madrid, Tulane Dedication Each freshman class begins University, United State Air Force This annual report their Trinity journey with the Academy, United States Naval is dedicated to Academic Convocation, a special Academy, University of Michigan, Jim Connell ’63 and unique annual tradition University of Notre Dame, and which celebrates each student’s Vanderbilt University. Together, A member of the Trinity commitment to giving the they set a school record for most Class of 1963, the late maximum effort of his soul into college merit scholarship dollars ever Jim Connell left a huge his academic pursuits at Trinity. received at $44 million. footprint during his time at Trinity High Over their four years, it’s amazing While excelling in the classroom, School. His quiet dignity ’77 to see our students transform these seniors were also generous left a permanent impact from young boys into men of to charitable causes, performed on thousands of young faith and men of character. After thousands of hours of community artists at Trinity, and his all, that is what we do at Trinity. service, excelled in academic reach extended to the What’s even more amazing is to and athletic competitions, and broader community, as witness our Trinity family working participated in religious offerings like he planted seeds that daily to transform lives inside and the voluntary senior retreat. Keep would flourish for many Thompson Painting by: Jeff outside of our school through in mind, all of this is happening alumni who went on to service and leadership. while we continue to enroll students fields in the art world “Mr. C was instrumental in from the broadest possible range of and other related developing my love for art and If I may, allow me to brag on the academic strengths and challenges. endeavors. motivation to pursue a career Class of 2019 for a moment. as a Illustrator/graphic designer.” They are very deserving. This Your financial support of the Trinity An Army veteran, Jim F. Scott Scinta ’77 class established some very Annual Fund allows us to sustain our returned to Trinity, his impressive academic benchmarks. mission and create this success. alma mater, in 1972, only a decade after graduating. He spent For the 14th consecutive year, You may know that the tuition we the next four decades in the pursuit of excellence in expressive every senior took the ACT as a charge is consistently $2,000 less graduation requirement. An ACT than the actual cost. This means arts. His extracurricular involvement included stints on Trinity’s composite score of 23.6 places this class’s score among that every family, regardless of their ability to pay, receives accreditation teams, service on the Faculty Senate and other the highest scores over the past two decades. a discounted tuition. No one is paying the actual cost. leadership activities, and senior Christian Awakening retreat Successful fundraising makes up the difference. We do not work, where he was a leader on dozens of retreats. Aside from Here is something very remarkable about these results: charge the actual per-student cost for a very simple reason: it Jim’s work with those various facets of Trinity, his imprint can be students in every Level of Difficulty saw gains HIGHER continues our aim to make this opportunity within reach of seen on traditions we still see today. THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE from the time they were as many families as possible. first tested as freshmen to their junior year. It is clear that Jim’s work with students to create and produce the annual Art enrolling at Trinity truly makes a difference regardless of So, I ask that you please make a gift to the 2019-2020 Trinity Calendar provided the opportunity for our community and the a student’s academic strengths or challenges. Annual Fund. We have included a self-addressed, postage- world at large to appreciate the work of his students. Jim served paid envelope for your convenience. as a major consultant for the art and environment on Trinity’s Trinity’s Class of 2019 has already started to make campus. His design touches led the school to be recognized their mark on the world. So far, 98% are going on Go Rocks! for its campus beauty and aesthetics. His involvement included to college, with scholarships to schools as diverse as the 2016 renovation of the W. Peter Flaig Library Media Center. American University, Centre College, Clemson University, Additionally, the annual Trinity Art Show will always have its Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, roots shared with the efforts of Jim Connell. Jim fought a Ithaca College, Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, Robert J. Mullen ’77, Ed.D courageous battle with cancer and passed away on February Occidental College, Purdue University, Rollins College, President 25, 2019. Direct Results Making THS accessible to the most diverse student body of any high school in the area, with the broadest range of strengths and weaknesses, has been in our mission since day one. Block Scheduling = GreaT Results! When comparing our student’s academic success before and after block scheduling the results are resounding. Recent graduates who enjoyed a full four-year experience in block scheduling far exceed the academic $3.3 million results of fellow alumni who learned in our old 8-period schedule. - Amount of tuition assistance awarded to families this year. The increased academic rigor, flexibility in scheduling, and hands- - These funds are made possible due to the growth and on learning of block scheduling allows them to achieve these record stewardship of the endowment, Trinity Annual Fund and results. sustained success of the annual CelebraTion gala. The Trinity Class of 2019 is further evidence of the academic success 62.5% block scheduling has brought with it. They set a school record for - The percentage of demonstrated need Trinity is able to meet. college scholarship earnings ($44M) and took the second most AP 100% Participation Exams in school history (641). In addition, when combined with the last - The Class of 2019’s composite ACT score was among the three graduating classes, Trinity students earned more National Merit highest over the past two decades and for the 14th consecutive recognition than any other private school in the state of Kentucky. year we required every senior to take the ACT as a graduation Block Scheduling = Results! requirement. Please support the 2019-20 Trinity Annual Fund. To make a tax-deductible gift, use the enclosed envelope or go to trinityrocks.com and click “MAKE A GIFT”. CelebraTion is Trinity’s huge annual gala/auction Endowment event bringing together the community to raise funds in support of student activity and athletic Overview programs, and need based financial aid programs. The need: $40 million by 2030 This on-campus event showcases many student The reason: To provide accessibility for families with a demonstrated achievements and talents. need. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Trinity’s annual 24-hour online day of giving and friends are asked to post selfies in their takes place on Tuesday December 3, which is Trinity gear and encourage their friends also a National Day of Giving. #ROCKSGive has to make a gift and support the Trinity engaged numerous students, alumni, parents, Annual Fund. Many of the posts include grandparents and friends raising funds for testimonials from alumni, parents, students, tuition assistance while sustaining a fun, fast- faculty and friends. paced conversation on social media. Alumni Giving Societies 1953 SOCIETY LEADERSHIP SOCIETY Accessibility. It’s something facing Catholic education institutions across Founders’ Cabinet Principal’s Scholar the country, and Trinity is no exception. That’s why growth of the $25,000 or more $500–$1,249 endowment for tuition assistance is so critical. We need you to help us Trustees’ Cabinet Shamrock Pride ensure that Trinity remains a viable option for all who want to enjoy the $10,000–$24,999 $250–$499 educational experience Trinity has to offer. President’s Circle Honor Roll The Trinity High School Foundation Board has established a goal of $40 $5,000–$9,999 $100–$249 million by 2030. Like those before us, we need the support of the Trinity Steward’s Circle Green and White Club family to make those dreams a reality for the young men who want to $2,500–$4,999 $50–$99 become part of this special place. Cornerstone Circle Friends’ Club Endowed Scholarships $1,250–$2,499 $1–$49 Scholarships at Trinity are seen as the dedication of contributions made by individuals, families, alumni and others to ensure that young men YOUNG ALUMNI SHAMROCK SOCIETY have an opportunity to enjoy the Trinity educational experience. There $250 Annual Gift prior to or during 15th Reunion are three kinds of scholarships that can be developed at Trinity – alumni class, memorial or honor. Gifts can be directed toward a scholarship For a complete list of generous donors, please visit us online at while it’s being developed and even after it’s started awarding an annual trinityrocks.com and click on THS FOUNDATION then click ABOUT. distribution. Design: Smashgraphix - F. Scott Scinta ‘77 About the Trinity High Trinity Annual Fund School Foundation The Trinity Annual Fund subsidizes all tuition-assistance programs. It is the Trinity High School Foundation’s cornerstone fundraising program and The Trinity High School Foundation is a non-profit organization located in Flaget Hall is designed to assist families with making the best available educational (the former faculty house). experience more accessible.