Celebrating 50 Years

For the past 50 years, Higher Achievement has been a trusted partner for middle school students and their families, preparing scholars academically and emotionally for high school and lifelong success.  

Generations of scholars have benefitted from the experiences and encouragement they received at Higher Achievement. These alumni are now leaders and changemakers in their communities.

The time to broaden and deepen our impact for young people is now. The next generation of Higher Achievement middle school scholars are at a pivotal inflection point in their lives. Your gift today is an investment in their tomorrows. 

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Together, we can launch the next 50 years of bright futures

Double the number of scholars in our core program. Your gift will help to ensure this proven model continues its work to ensure more students in our communities graduate on time and ready for college.

Innovate on highly scalable elements. Your generosity will help us pilot high school placement advising and other innovations to increase our reach at a fraction of the cost. 

Build an endowment to support scholars and alumni for the next 50 years. Your support is a direct investment in the next generation of Higher Achievement alumni as they become leaders and changemakers in their communities.



Our 50 Year History

Our history spans generations, schools, neighborhoods, and cities. Throughout it all, our commitment to our scholars has remained steadfast.

It all started with an idea: “What if ALL young people had the same access to opportunities?”

50th Anniversary Committee

  • Rick England (co-chair)
  • Carlos Garcia (co-chair)
  • Patrice Howard (co-chair)
  • Mary Maguire (co-chair)
  • Adar Howard
  • Bathsheba Philpott
  • Bo Menkiti
  • Charlene Faison
  • Charlie Mullin
  • Colleen Gannon
  • Emerald Adeyemi
  • Jackie Didio
  • Janae Gravitz
  • Joe Dempsey
  • Judy Ramey
  • Katherine Roboff
  • Kelly Ratner Mistretta
  • Kevin Barrow
  • Maureen Holla
  • Mo Gannon
  • Patricia Liverpool
  • Prema Sharma
  • Sherry Rhodes
  • Stacy Dranginis
  • Taion Walters
  • Theresa Atta Ifogah

Donors

  • Anonymous
  • Ann Anderson
  • Andrew and Julie Klingenstein Family Fund
  • Bathsheba Philpott
  • Barry Nigro and Stacey Sovereign
  • Brian and Mary Flegel
  • Carlos Garcia and Lucinda Eng Garcia
  • Chris and Mary Beth Leech
  • Chris Newkirk and Valeria Van Brummelen
  • Christine Lattanzio
  • Cindy Boyle
  • Dweck Philanthropies
  • Edward and Jamie Hull
  • Emerald Adeyemi
  • England Family Foundation
  • Eric and Mindy Gaier
  • Fahringer Foundation
  • Janae and Bobby Gravitz
  • Jay and Nancy Epstien
  • Joanne Moore
  • John and Carol Boochever
  • Judy Ramey
  • Kevin Barrow
  • Kim Curry
  • Mark Michael and Maggie Prieto
  • Mary Maguire
    Maryanne Lavan
  • Mary Lloyd and Randy Parks
  • Maureen Holla and Daniel Wartko
  • Michelle Gilliard
  • Patrice Howard
  • Rands Foundation
  • Rick and Diana England
  • Sherry Gordon
  • Sherry Rhodes and Dan Masur
  • Stacy and Dan Dranginis
  • Theresa Atta Ifogah
  • Watkins Family Charitable Foundation

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