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Williamson Announces Legacy Campaign
(1/08) On December 8, 2007, President Paul Reid announced the School's entrance into the public phase of this Campaign with the objective of raising $25million, the largest capital initiative in the Williamson history. (more...)

Williamson Thanks Trustees, Faculty & Staff
for 100% Commitment
(1/08) Williamson is proud to announce 100% support from its Board of Trustees to The Legacy Campaign.  This active group of community and industry leaders is a strong representation of Williamson’s alumni, friend and corporate communities alike.  The Trustees’ commitment to the Campaign came early with the tireless efforts of the group in developing the long-range strategic plan that confirmed the necessity for funding in each of the three main campaign objective areas. (more...)

Rowan Challenge Builds Williamson's Future
(1/08) Henry M. Rowan, founder of Inductotherm, Corp., of Rancocas, N.J., has made a $5 million challenge grant to Williamson, the largest gift in the School’s history. Rowan made the gift, which will be used to enhance the endowment, because he believes in the School’s unique mission and believes it is helping America. (more...)

Giving to Williamson is Important Now & for the Future
(1/08) Several years ago, I wrote an article for the Williamsonian describing why Williamson is a very expensive School to operate. It was a little tongue in cheek. I explained why Williamson is, in fact, a difficult school to operate with a small budget. I also assured donors that we wanted to continue to operate on a per student basis of about half the amount needed by an average American private college. (more...)

First Ever Scholarship Endowed In Horticulture Studies
(1/08) A student scholarship has been endowed in perpetuity for the first time in Williamson history with the establishment of the Scott Simpson Scholarship Fund in Horticultural Studies. (more...)

Campus Revitalization Kicks Off Campaign With Strine Learning Center Opening
(1/08) In the spirit of Isaiah Williamson, who founded the Williamson School because he wanted to leave something behind that would benefit people long after he was gone, the Legacy Campaign’s goal is to ensure that Mr. Williamson’s school is here 100 years from now still benefiting “deserving young men.” (more...)

Student Clothes Closet Seeking Winter Wear
(11/07) Thanks to the many generous donations of new and gently used men’s clothing, Williamson’s Student Clothes Closet continues to prove more successful than ever providing students with the quality clothing necessary to meet the School’s fastidious dress code. As we enter the winter months, it is more critical than ever to stock up on winter outerwear.  Items needed most include gloves, knit caps and coats in large sizes. If you would like to donate to the student clothes closet, please call the School at 610-566-1776 to arrange a delivery time.  Use the link for more information on the Student Clothes Closet. You may also contact Cheryl Reid at creid@williamson.edu with any questions.

Board Chair Marries in Williamson Wedding
(11/07) The Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades is proud to announce the marriage of Board Chairman Wayne C. Watson 4W8 to Marie E. Wick daughter of Fred Heckler 1W7, sister of George Heckler 4W2 and mother of Andrew Wick 7W9.  (more...)

Year End Planned Giving
(11/07) As we quickly move toward year end, we begin to take inventory of our financial matters. Planning today will help you make the most of your philanthropic dollars. Donations made to Williamson before December 31 may increase your tax refund or reduce the amount you might owe in April. (more...) 

Williamson Basketball: A New Look
(11/07) While several veterans return for the 2007-08 campaign, the team’s overall success could very well rest in the hands of some very talented freshmen. “If these guys stick together and make it through 3 years at Williamson, this could be the finest freshmen basketball class in school history,” commented Coach Michaels. (more...)

In Memoriam...
(11/07) During 2007, The Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades bid a sad farewell to a number of its beloved family members.  As we near year’s end, we remember those friends and family who have touched our lives so deeply. (more...)

School to Host Book Premier & Signing December 10th
(11/07) The Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades will host bestselling author and historian, Dr. Peter A. Lillback for the official release and signing of his newest book, Wall of Misconception: Does the Separation of Church and State Mean the Separation of God and Government?, on Monday, December 10 at 6:30 p.m.  (more...)

Reflections on Williamson from John Brown 8W5
(11/07) When I started in Williamson’s Carpentry Program 25 years ago, I learned that the School was founded because of the generosity and commitment of one man – Isaiah V. Williamson.  Mr. Williamson’s vision – to provide a values-based education to deserving young men – has been the core of the Williamson education since 1888.  For more than a century, the School has not only perpetuated this vision, but, carried on the same spirit of philanthropy upon which it was founded. (more...) 

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