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Join Us in Honoring Our Legacy
Thanks to the generosity of several leadership donors, several spaces will honor the coaches whose impact resonates deeply to this day. You can join them by making your own commitment in their honor.
In this pivotal moment in Worcester Academy’s history, we invite our entire community to come together in support of this transformational project—one that will elevate our Athletic facilities to match the heights of our athletic legacy.
With your partnership, we can enrich the student experience and propel our programs toward new heights of excellence.
Donations of $10,000 or more will be prominently featured on the main donor recognition wall in the main lobby of the building. Your gift will inspire others to give at a similarly generous level.
Dee Rowe ‘47 Concourse
Dee Rowe ‘47 was a transformative leader whose impact on Worcester Academy resonates deeply to this day. He dedicated himself to building the Academy’s athletic program into a model of excellence while inspiring and guiding generations of students.
To honor his enduring impact, the outdoor concourse of the Capozzoli Athletic Center will be named in his honor. Overlooking Morse Field, it will be a popular viewing and gathering spot during athletic competitions and outdoor events that are held here.
Dee Rowe '47 Concourse
Thomas E. Blackburn Court
The Blackburn Court stands as a testament to Coach Blackburn’s enduring impact. This dedicated space within the Capozzoli Athletic Center honors his contributions and serves as an inspiration for current and future Hilltoppers.
Signage and tributes within the gymnasium celebrate Coach Blackburn’s legacy, highlighting his commitment to student development and athletic excellence. A donor plaque will recognize the generous supporters who helped bring this vision to life.
Jamie Sullivan Locker Room
The Boys Varsity Locker Room honors Coach Jamie Sullivan and his contributions to Worcester Academy. Signage and tributes within the locker room will celebrate his legacy, highlighting his commitment to students and the Worcester community.
Gould and LaBranche ‘46 Aquatics Office
The Aquatic Director’s Office honors longtime swimming coaches and faculty members Barbara Gould and Bob LaBranche ‘46. Join the others who are honoring their impact as teachers, coaches, and mentors to generations of Worcester Academy students.
Julie Berberian Locker Room
The Girls Varsity Locker Room honors Athletic Director Julie Berberian and her commitment to Worcester Academy. It will stand as a lasting tribute to her leadership, legacy, and the lives she impacted in her 35+ year tenure. Tributes within the locker room will celebrate female athletes and her legacy.
Ed Reilly Athletic Director’s Office
The Athletic Director’s Office honors Athletic Director Ed Reilly and his commitment to Worcester Academy. He coached Worcester Academy’s boys’ basketball team for eight seasons and as AD, he oversaw the Hilltoppers’ 48 sports teams, including 25 NEPSAC championship squads. He honorably followed Dee Rowe and Tom Blackburn in both capacities.
Honoring Others
Several spaces have already been named thanks to lead donors who wanted to recognize the role these people had in their own lives.
But, many others are also worthy of special recognition, and meaningful naming opportunities remain.
With a leadership-level gift, you can help create a permanent tribute to someone who helped shape your story.
Click here to view available naming opportunities and contact Jennifer DiFranco, Director of Advancement at (508) 459-6929 or by email at jennifer.difranco@worcesteracademy.org to discuss how you can honor someone in the Capozzoli Athletic Center
