Chris Harvey

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"My hope for the future of the Haverford School is that it will continue to deliver outstanding liberal arts studies, sporting excellence, and values."

My parents enrolled me at the Haverford School when I started fourth grade. While I certainly benefitted from the outstanding education I received, most of my memories are associated with sports: I played nine years of football and baseball and six years of basketball. Sports at Haverford encouraged and developed my spirit of teamwork, fairness, leadership, integrity and competiveness-these qualities were also reflected in my academic life. More importantly, I also made immediate and life-long friendships.

My favorite memories are winning the Key Man Award, defeating Episcopal Academy 54-12 (football) in my senior year and a walk-off game-winning hit (baseball)against an undefeated Penn Charter pitcher. Academically, I was fortunate to have some gifted teachers-Brownlow, Boning, Buckley, Baker, Dethier, Lupton. My superior education at Haverford enabled me to attend Dartmouth College and then medical school.

I lived out of state for more than 50 years and I did follow school activities, attending some functions. Two years ago, my wife and I moved to West Chester, and I have gotten more involved with attending sporting events, alumni weekend, and reunion committees. My class of 1959 has established a scholarship fund; I have met these young men and other students, and this has reinforced my pride and appreciation for The Haverford School. While becoming more involved, I have connected with Mary Helen Mc Cullough, who has made the process of estate donations much easier to do. My hope for the future of the Haverford School is that it will continue to deliver outstanding liberal arts studies, sporting excellence, and values.

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Kevin & Connie Hackett '67

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When Kevin ’67 and Connie Hackett sat down with their lawyer to discuss estate-planning matters with regards to their IRA account, their main goal was to figure out what would be the most tax-efficient way to benefit their heirs, while at the same time benefitting the charitable causes they support.

“My lawyer said I should consider naming a non-profit as one of mine and Connie’s IRA beneficiaries,” said Hackett. The answer surprised the Hacketts. “When I asked why, my lawyer told me that when you name a non-profit as an IRA beneficiary, the money comes right off the top, lowering the tax burden on our other beneficiaries. I was totally unaware this was possible, but the fact that Connie and I can support The Haverford School and still benefit our family is a win-win scenario.”

Hackett, who was a long-time member of the The Haverford School Board of Trustees and inducted into the The Haverford School Hall of Honor, now wants his fellow Rams to take advantage of the tax break and support The Haverford School . “The tax rate for IRA beneficiaries is fairly substantial and would place an unfair burden on them. Naming a non-profit as a beneficiary is not a difficult thing to do and my hope is that people realize that they can make a difference through a simple action,” says Hackett.

“Doing something like this has been on my mind for a while, as I recently realized I am not immortal. In my experience, the wise thing to do is to talk to your advisors or lawyer to figure out a way to provide for Haverford .”

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Ken Singleton '79

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Men for Others: A Continued Mission

Ken Singleton ’79 says he first fully came alive at Fordham Prep. “Everyone there wants you to succeed—then and now!” he says. “But at the same time, I learned to look outside of myself. Our real job—the real goal—is to be a man for others.”

After graduation, Ken attended College of the Holy Cross, received his law degree from Fordham University and had a successful career in commercial real estate. In retirement, Ken turned his attention as COO to putting Graymoor in Garrison, New York on a strong financial footing, and never lost sight of how important his early experiences at Fordham Prep were. Ken is carrying out the Prep’s mission, which has become his personal philosophy, by making a gift from his estate. “It’s really all about values,” remarks Ken.

“Everyone at the Prep is supportive of each other—the students, the administration, the staff—and I want to support that. I want to be a part of continuing that mission.”

Ken urges others to join him in supporting Fordham’s ability to maintain this distinctive culture. “I encourage my fellow Fordham Prep brothers to join me in supporting the school that gave us so much. The Prep served us well, and now needs our support for the future. This is our opportunity to help provide the same experience for future students.”

Gifts of all types and sizes combine to maximize our ability to support our mission to educate young men for a life of service and success. You can designate Fordham Prep as the full or partial beneficiary of your will, retirement, brokerage, or bank account. Naming the Prep as the beneficiary, and using other assets not subject to income tax to make gifts to your heirs, is a savvy way to support the ones you love without affecting your current cash flow, lifestyle, or your family’s security.

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