Capital and Endowment Gifts

Doug's signature is written across the contours of the Summit campus and in the minds and hearts of those who knew him—generations of students, faculty, staff, and families alike. He was the consummate educator—a lifelong learner and leader.  Learn more.

Established at the Winston-Salem Foundation with a gift from Frank B. Hanes, Sr. to support Summit.

Established by the Summit Board of Trustees in memory of Joe Parrish, Jr., parent and Board member. The fund celebrates Joe’s joyful spirit, energy and enthusiasm in his love of sports, and provides support of the physical education and sports programs.

Established to honor Clara Allen, Summit teacher for 34 years, and provide financial aid for students.

Established with a bequest from Miss Futrell, Summit’s Founder, to continue her work with children with specific learning differences.

Established to honor former Headmaster Doug Lewis and long-time teacher Bingle Lewis and to provide professional development opportunities for Summit faculty.

Established in loving memory of Mrs. Sandlin to honor her 40 years of teaching and provide support for Summit faculty.

Established with a bequest from Aurelia Spaugh, one of Summit’s first teachers, to provide a four to six week mini-sabbatical for a teacher to travel, do research, study at other schools, etc.

Established with a bequest by Diana Dyer Wilson and added to during the Great Expectations campaign by her family to support programs, events, curriculum, and other resources that promote innovations in learning and teaching.

Established in loving memory of Jessi to help students experience the wonders of travel through Summit’s exchange program and other school sponsored trips.

Established by bequest from Kate S. Sink, Summit alumna and parent, for general support of Summit’s programs.

Established by Betty and Albert Butler, Summit parents, trustees and grandparents, to honor Doug and Bingle Lewis on the occasion of their retirement and to continue the Lewises’ commitment to supporting quality teaching at Summit.

Established in response to the Lovett Challenge during the Great Expectations, Building the Future Campaign to provide financial assistance to deserving students who might not otherwise be able to attend Summit.

Begun by Summit faculty and staff in 1991 and endowed by an anonymous donor during the Great Expectations Campaign to enable the head of school to address non-tuition related school expenses for deserving students with demonstrated financial need.

Established by bequest from Anne Willis, Summit alumna, parent and grandparent, to honor Doug and Bingle Lewis and support quality teaching at Summit.

Established by Summit parents, Bungy and Henry Valk, in honor of the teachers who influenced their children, and to promote quality teaching for future generations of students.

Established in loving memory of Mrs. DeBell by her family to provide financial aid to deserving students who otherwise would be unable to attend Summit.

Established in memory of Carl J. Perkinson by Mrs. Carl J. Perkinson, Mrs. Gladys Perkinson Hershey 1979, Mr. John Perkinson 1974 and Ms. Elizabeth Graves Perkinson 1971 to help students with demonstrated financial need enrich their educational experiences by participating in school-endorsed trips.

Established by family and friends to honor Mrs. Douglas for her love of and dedication to Summit, and to recognize her parents who made a Summit education a priority for their daughter. This fund will reward teachers whose excellence and enthusiasm spark the flame of learning in students.

Established by bequest from Mary Lee Moore, parent of Thomas O. Moore III 1974, Robertson L. Moore 1976, Mary Lee H. Moore 1981, and grandparent of Thomas O. Moore IV 2006, George B. Moore 2008, David R. L. Moore 2010 and Elizabeth A. Moore 2014 to enhance teaching excellence at Summit.

Established in loving memory of Sara by her family, classmates and friends in celebration of the joy of friendship, caring and kindness Sara and her classmates shared and to provide financial aid for deserving students.

Established in loving memory of Donna by her colleagues at Summit, with additional funding from the Summit School Parents’ Association and other friends. In recognition of Donna’s 29 years of master teaching at Summit, this fund will support diversity through financial aid.

Established at the Winston-Salem Foundation by the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust to honor Dr. Ramon Velez for his service on their Poor and Needy Division Advisory board. This fund will be used to provide financial aid to children of needy families in Forsyth County.

Established by Mr. Gray, this fund’s income will be used at the discretion of the Head of School.

Established by Charles E. and Carolyn F. Moyer to honor their daughter, Katherine. This fund will provide need based financial aid for students whose families might not otherwise be able to afford a Summit education.

Established upon the merger of Triad Academy and Summit School to provide financial assistance for bright students diagnosed with dyslexia and related reading -based academic difficulties.

Established to support professional development and learning opportunities for educators at Summit and throughout the wider community.

Sylvia Holt Cebeci '56 Memorial Fund – 2014

Established by Dr. Tuncer Cebeci in honor of his late wife, Sylvia Holt Cebeci, Summit School Class of 1956. This fund will provide need-based tuition assistance for deserving students.

Established at The Winston-Salem Foundation by Bob and Lisa Gfeller in 2018 to provide tuition assistance to students with demonstrated financial need as determined by Summit School’s financial aid policy and annual maintenance of the Matthew Gfeller Weight Room. 

Established in loving memory of Daniel by his family to provide need-based tuition assistance to children enrolled in Triad Academy at Summit School. Triad Academy specializes in educating children with dyslexia and related language-based learning differences.

Established by Summit alums to honor John Seymour, a great teacher, coach, and friend who taught from 1967 to 1976. The John Seymour Scholarship Fund will award need-based financial assistance in perpetuity to deserving students to attend Summit School.