The Cornerstone Society
Sawney Webb Fellow	$10,000 & up
John M. Webb Fellow	$5,000 - $9,999
Son Will Webb Fellow	$2,500 - $4,999
G. Webb Follin Fellow	$1,000 - $2,499

The Cornerstone Society

The history of Webb School shows us one thing very clearly - leadership matters. The School has been enormously blessed by the quality of its headmasters. As we launch the most ambitious annual giving campaign in Webb's history, it is clear that once again leadership matters.

Acknowledging the essential nature of strong leadership, Webb School established the Cornerstone Society in 2002 to recognize those who have the ability and willingness to make an unrestricted major gift annually. Leadership and commitment make up the cornerstone to all thriving, successful institutions. In response to the great tradition of leadership that founded Webb School, it is our hope to bring together those supporters whose commitments will ensure that we are able to provide financial for the best and brightest; pay competitive salaries for our faculty; and offer academic and extracurricular programs that are the hallmark of a Webb education. Your membership in the Cornerstone Society will make a direct impact on the lives of Webb School students and faculty. Please join this special group of Webb supporters today.

Sawney Webb Fellow

Gifts of $10,000 and above

William R. Webb, affectionately known as "Old Sawney" founded the School in 1870 with a conviction to provide a sound education and character training to young men and women. His words comprise the mission statement of Webb School today, "…to turn out young people who are tireless workers and who know how to work effectively; who are accurate scholars, who know the finer points of morals and practice them in their daily living; who are always courteous." The imprint of his leadership is still alive on campus as Webb continues to teach young people to strive for academic excellence with honor.

John M. Webb Fellow

Gifts of $5,000-$9,999

Old Sawney's younger brother was sometimes referred to as "Gentle John" because of his more subtle classroom teaching. However, in his own quiet style his commitment to scholarship and the ideal of perfection in his classes was unwavering. As co-principal with Old Sawney, John Webb laid the foundation for the School, which endures today.

Son Will Webb Fellow

Gifts of $2,500-$4,999

William R. Webb, Jr. was the firstborn of Sawney and Emma Webb and became known as "Son Will." He joined his father at Webb in 1908 and assumed the leadership of the School in 1926. Son Will led Webb through some difficult economic times and during World War II, remaining true to the School's mission and ensuring its continuation.

G. Webb Follin Fellow

Gifts of $1,000-$2,499

Gerald Webb Follin was a member of the Class of 1908. He began teaching English at Webb in 1914 and under his tutelage, many students learned both writing and great lessons in discipline. He served as assistant principal for 32 years and principal for 7 years. Webb Follin had a special understanding of "his boys" and was able to instill within them courage, hope, compassion and understanding. He truly devoted his life to learning at Webb School.

A. Jon Frere supporter

Gifts of $1-$999

To honor his sixteen years of leadership of Webb School, we added the A. Jon Frere Fellow to the Cornerstone Society. These sixteen years are longer than any other Webb headmaster, except for Sawney Webb and William Webb. During this tenure, the endowment increased from $8 to $17 million, the campus was improved through numerous capital projects, and the School excelled academically. He also added a required Ethics course. Most importantly, Webb School remains vibrant and strong.

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