Together for Transy

Together for Transy

Thank You!

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

1,161 donors participated and supported our 10th annual day of giving.

Collectively we raised a record amount $601,515.84 to support our current students!

We received a donation from all 50 states securing $15,000 for our On the Map Challenge!

$315,450

Amount received from generous alumni, parents, trustees and friends in challenge dollars

293%

Our New Donor Challenge exceeded our goal, with 220 people donating to Transy for the first time, and unlocking an $11,000 challenge gift.

Class of 2028

Took home the “Battle of the Classes” win with 35 members of the sophomore class donating! The top four spots in this challenge were all earned by current students.

$15,392.01

Men’s Lacrosse brought in the most dollars of all athletic teams once again, and secured a $6,000 match. Wings up!

242%

121 current students made a gift, surpassing our goal of 50, and securing an additional $5,000 in challenge dollars!

Thank you to our Challenge Donors

  • Campus Belonging: Lisa Stuckey ’80, Neil ’70 and Carrie Farris; Chris Sauer ’95 and Meghan Henson
  • Experiential Learning: Doc Denton ’73
  • Family Challenge: Chris and Jennifer Tapia
  • Home Is Where The Heart Is: Anonymous Trustees
  • Men’s Lacrosse Challenge: Carl Horner
  • My Old Kentucky Home Challenge: Billie Jo ‘89 and Brett Setzer
  • New Donor Challenge: Bill ‘73 and Judy Richmond Bramblet ‘75
  • On the Map: Mac ’92 and Jessica ’94 Thompson
  • Pioneer Pairs: Ed ‘76 and Diane ’75 Binzel, Kara ’90 & Michael ’91 Covert, Bob ’72 and Pat ’72 Drinkwater, John ’87 and Lisa ’87 Gaines, Jason ’92 and Cindy ’93 Jones, Scott ’99 & Alex ’00 McConnell, Sean ’86 and Linda ’88 Tipton, Catesby ’69 and Pam ’68 Woodford
  • Raise the Barr: Andy Bales ’64, Glen Bagby ‘66, and Dick Waddell ’64
  • Scholarship Challenge: Anonymous Board members
  • Student Challenge: Marta Hayne ’76
  • Student Life Challenge: John McClellan ’90, Kara Little Covert ’90, and Michael Covert ’91
  • Swim and Dive Challenge: In memory of Roger Elledge ’99 from his daughter, Madelyn Grace Elledge, along with family and friends
  • Young Alumni Challenge: Summer Taylor ’21 and Quentin Becker ’16

Together for Transy, we make a difference

Thank you for showing your love for the Transylvania community and paving the way for the next generation of Pioneers!

So Thankful

for Transy, an opportunity that a scholarship made possible. I found my possibilities in science fields, my people, and myself. Thank you!

—Barbara ’95