Dear Friends:
Following the loss of our beloved Walker Bethune last summer, his parents, David and Stacy, came to Stratford looking for a way to remember Walker in a long lasting and impactful manner. The creation of the Walker Bethune Memorial Scholarship became the vehicle for celebrating Walker's life and all he achieved as a student at Stratford Academy.
It is with immense joy we announce that due to the generosity of Walker's family and friends, and even some strangers, the Walker Bethune Memorial Scholarship has reached the fully-endowed scholarship level. At this level, each year's recipient will receive a full-tuition scholarship for the upcoming school year. It also means the fund received over $250,000 in gifts and will exist in perpetuity within our school community.
This is a remarkable feat in honor of a remarkable young man. The first-ever Walker Bethune Memorial Scholarship will be awarded in May during the Stratford Upper School Honors Day program. On behalf of Stratford Academy and the Bethune family, thank you for your generous gifts and your part in making this happen.
As always, "Let Your Soulshine for Walker."
Kathleen Medlin
Head of Advancement