Erik Silk and Katelind Karol

Class of 2007 breaks monetary records for class gift donations

The Class of 2007 has raised over $1.75 million for their class gift after receiving large individual donations from a small number of students within the class. Only a month into the school year, this figure has already broken the monetary record for class gifts, previously held by the Class of 2005, which raised $340,386. While the amount is an important achievement, Class of 2007 President Ross Baird says participation matters even more. "The percentage of students who participate is much more important than the amount of money raised," Baird said. According to Baird, the Class of 2007 has set a goal to receive donations from at least 75 percent of students within the class.