Dear Fellow Unicorns:
As we gear up for the holiday season (and the much anticipated PYC rendition of Over the River and Through the Woods!), we are mindful that the past few months may have been a difficult time for many in our community as we reckon with social injustice and a strained election period. We hope it brings you joy to know that Thanksgiving traditions continue at CSG and there are many things to be thankful for on campus this fall.
I am particularly thankful that CSG continues its tradition of growing intellectually curious girls who are taught to engage in civil discourse. A few weeks ago, I met with my Form IX daughter’s teachers. These conferences reaffirmed my belief that CSG provides an unparalleled education, designed specifically to prepare girls to become the female leaders of tomorrow. The teachers are just as passionate about fostering a strength in character in their students as they are about the subjects they teach. They understand my daughter’s unique talents and individual interests and they know how to set her up for success.
My co-president and Trustee Anne Jeffrey Wright '70 and I encourage you to join the Alumnae Association Board virtually to watch another time-honored CSG tradition. There are few other traditions that truly embody the magic of CSG like the Thanksgiving Program. Please join us at one of the two watch-parties we will be hosting, as we watch our tiniest unicorns sing Over the River and Through the Woods and sing along to the other traditional songs, as we reminisce over this special program.
I have never been more grateful for the communities we find in strong women, and the space that is created by and for them. We have been reminded over the past few months how critical it is to support alumnae affected by social injustice throughout the country and in our communities. In our alumnae community, we are actively working with the Development Office to create affinity groups, which will allow members of our community to connect virtually beyond classmates and generation based on shared characteristics, interests, or experiences. A Black Alumnae affinity group, a Jewish Alumnae affinity group, and an LGBTQ Alumni affinity group are currently being formed. If you are interested in joining these groups, or if you would like to propose an affinity group around your own interest or characteristic, please contact Lisa Dodge in the Development Office at ldodge@columbusschoolforgirls.org.
Finally, in this season of giving, we hope that we can count on you to make a contribution to the CSG Annual Fund before the end of the year. The Annual Fund plays a crucial role in ensuring that CSG can provide an exceptional experience to its current students - the leaders of tomorrow. Click here to make your gift online or give CSG a call: 614.252.0781.
In Forte et Gratum,
Mindy Snyder '93
Co-President, CSG Alumnae Association
