The tradition of OneWoodberry has slowly developed from Tiger Day in 2009, to March Matchness in 2012, A Week for Woodberry in 2016, and then our first OneWoodberry in 2017. Now in its 9th year, we are confident that this year will be our most successful OneWoodberry ever. On Thursday, February 27, the global Woodberry community – students, alumni, parents, faculty, and staff — will unite for OneWoodberry to celebrate the school, each other, and support the nearly 400 boys in our care today. Through TigerTV and WFSPN we will be broadcasting the impact of the Amici Fund – with prerecorded and live broadcasts hosted by Woodberry boys, including classes, club meetings, seated dinner, a live music jam, and more.
The Amici Fund has been and will always be the cornerstone of Woodberry’s culture of philanthropy and our unceasing effort to provide boys with a transformative experience as they grow to be the best version of themselves. Amici touches every area of school life, and for each boy elevates a good opportunity into a potentially life-changing experience.
Over the years, we’ve occasionally heard alumni and parents wonder why, with all of our resources, Woodberry would ever need gifts to the Amici Fund. We appreciate the question, and the opportunity to emphasize to everyone in the Tiger Nation how hard our team works to be good stewards of every gift. With a thriving Amici Fund, we keep tuition increases more moderate, invest in higher compensation for faculty and staff, commit to needed renovation of both iconic buildings and faculty housing, and add the extra experiences for boys that make Woodberry an even better opportunity.
Simply put, without Amici, we’re a lesser school. But with Amici, each year we renew our commitment to the boys and faculty and staff that care for them. We remind ourselves that the essence of Woodberry remains the opportunity to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with a band of brothers who are developing lifelong values and leadership skills to make the world a little better.
📹 Woodberry Live Schedule
Music at Woodberry Feature Video
Learn about what's happening inside and outside the classroom with music at Woodberry.
Engineering at Woodberry Feature Video
Hear about the state of engineering, our makerspace, ECLIPSE, STEM, and project-based learning at Woodberry.
8:00 AM - OneWoodberry Welcome
Kick off the day with a warm welcome from the Dozen and Headmaster Byron Hulsey ’86 P’22.
10:00 AM - Remembering the 100th Game
Watch a recent conversation between the captains and head coach of the undefeated football team that claimed victory in the 100th Game in the fall of 2000, alongside this year’s undefeated team leaders.
12:00 PM - Live from the Fir Tree
Tune in as TigerTV and WFSPN anchors bring you live interviews with students, faculty, staff, and volunteers.
2:30 PM - 6th Form English Class Visit
Step into Tracy Robertson’s English class and explore the dynamic connections between music and literature with Courtney Little '91.
5:55 - 6:15 PM - Seated Dinner Visit
Get a live glimpse into one of Woodberry’s most cherished traditions.
7:00 PM - Lyrical Analysis Club Visit
Sit in with the Lyrical Analysis Club as they break down the meaning behind well-known songs, featuring special guest Courtney Little ’91 and faculty advisor John Amos.
9:30 PM - Live from the Fir Tree
Close out the evening with a lively music jam featuring students, faculty member Charlie Wright, and special guest Courtney Little ’91.
It has been a phenomenal day with alumni, parents, grandparents, students, staff, faculty, and friends banding together to celebrate OneWoodberry 2025! We hope you enjoyed looking in on the OneWoodberry celebrations on campus and seeing our students in action during the live programming.
OneWoodberry extended far beyond campus – we received gifts from 47 states and at least 12 countries. It was heartwarming to see so many Tigers at our nine regional events across the country, reconnecting with friends and cheering on the success of the day.
OneWoodberry's giving totals exceeded our goals in both total amount raised and number of donors. We deeply appreciate everyone who joined in the day – whether you contributed, attended an event, encouraged a friend to give, or followed along with the live broadcasts from WFSPN. The success of the day is a testament to the strength, commitment to our mission, generosity, and dedication of our community.
We will soon have official alumni giving totals, including recognition for the class with the most donors, the class with the highest giving percentage, and the class that contributed the most. Current parent support of OneWoodberry was also impressive, and a full report on current parent giving will be available soon.
OneWoodberry would not have been possible without the alumni and parent volunteers around the world who worked tirelessly to make this day a success. We also relied heavily on the students and faculty of WFSPN who hosted broadcasts throughout the day. WFSPN replays remain available here on the campaign page on the Woodberry LIVE tab.
The Alumni and Development Office will take the next few days to ensure all OneWoodberry gifts are accurately logged, and we look forward to reporting our final results to you in an email next week.
Thank you again for your unwavering support and for making OneWoodberry a resounding success. Your generosity and dedication are shaping the future of Woodberry and ensure we can continue to provide a transformative educational experience for the boys in our care!
GO TIGERS!
20 days ago by Jennifer DowlingWhat an extraordinary day it's been, and it's not over yet.
We are incredibly proud of the way Tiger Nation has united for our 2025 OneWoodberry campaign. The energy and enthusiasm have been nothing short of inspiring from the very start.
Over 700 volunteers celebrated this day and inspired countless others to invest in our exceptional school. We achieved our $3 million goal before 1:00 p.m.; by 9:00 p.m., we crossed the $3.5 million dollar mark and also met our 3,000 donor goal. These remarkable achievements are a testament to the strength and spirit of our community.
However, it’s not over yet. The competition between classes is fierce, and the challenges among our young alumni classes are heating up! In these final hours, we encourage you to reach out to your classmates, and family members with Woodberry ties, and anyone who shares a passion for this incredible school.
If you’re looking for great tunes to finish the night, tune in now to the main video window above for a live music jam featuring students, faculty member Charlie Wright, and special guest Courtney Little ’91.
Your support and dedication are making a profound impact, and we appreciate every one of you and will provide another update later this evening. Let's finish strong and show the world what Tiger Nation can achieve! GO TIGERS!
20 days ago by Kristina JonesWe’re in the final stretch of OneWoodberry 2025 and OneWoodberry regional chapter events are in full swing! We appreciate how many of you have made gifts in support of OneWoodberry and the Amici Fund. If you haven’t yet, there is still time for you to consider making a gift!
We have an exciting lineup of live broadcasts this evening, including a (currently) live glimpse into seated meal in Terry Dining Room, a lyrical analysis club meeting with John Amos and Courtney Little ’91, and a musical jam session in the Fir Tree after the boys finish study hall! These moments are a testament to the vibrant community we have built together.
Remember, every gift made by 11:59 p.m. ET tonight counts toward OneWoodberry. Let’s come together and finish strong. Your generosity honors those who have come before us, those here today, and future generations of Tigers!
20 days ago by Jennifer DowlingWe did it! We have surpassed our goal of $3 million dollars raised! What an incredible achievement. The momentum generated today has been truly inspiring, and we are profoundly grateful to all donors, challengers, and volunteers who have made OneWoodberry a success so far. However, our journey isn't over yet. It's 2:30 p.m. ET, and we have until midnight to keep the momentum going and reach $3,250,000!
Supporting the Amici Fund means supporting our dedicated faculty—those who teach, coach, and mentor Woodberry boys daily. Watch now in the main video window above for a unique glimpse into Tracy Robertson’s sixth-form English class with Courtney Little ’91.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who has made a gift today in support of OneWoodberry! Your generosity is making a profound impact. For those that haven’t given yet, please consider making a gift today to join the 2478 alumni, parents, grandparents, staff, faculty, students, and friends of Woodberry that have already contributed on OneWoodberry.
We encourage you to follow Tiger Nation’s progress and WFSPN’s coverage of OneWoodberry programming throughout the day. Tune in at noon for interviews and school updates with some of your favorite faculty members, advisers, and coaches, including Ben Hale, Lewis Affronti, Michael Leahy, Connor Jessop, and others! You won’t want to miss it!
Please consider making a gift today. Live and prerecorded segments from earlier in the day will remain available for replay, just check the "Woodberry LIVE" tab for the video links. Let’s make this day unforgettable!
20 days ago by Jennifer DowlingWe are making excellent progress towards our goal! Keep up the great work, Tiger Nation!
Live in the main video window above, watch a recent conversation between the captains and head coach of the undefeated football team that claimed victory in the 100th Game in the fall of 2000, alongside this year’s undefeated team leaders. The Amici Fund supports Woodberry’s programs each year, encompassing everything from athletics to the arts to student clubs and beyond.
You also can enjoy a video highlighting the way our football program focuses on values. When the 2024 football team took the field for early ball last August, before there was any talk about wins and losses, Head Coach Jackson Matteo highlighted three core values: humility, trust, and effort. While the video features Coach Matteo and a few of his players discussing those values, the emphasis on character development and sportsmanship can be found on every Woodberry team — from Varsity down to Bengal. The Amici Fund supports all of these boys, the staff that supports them, and the faculty that mentors them.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has already supported OneWoodberry! For anyone that hasn’t yet, please consider making your gift above before 11:59 p.m. to help us reach our goals of 3,000 donors and $3 million raised for the Amici Fund. Join us throughout the day today to enjoy live coverage from WFSPN and to track our progress.
20 days ago by Jennifer DowlingThank you to everyone who has already made a gift in support of OneWoodberry! For those that haven’t, consider making your gift before 11:59 p.m. to help us reach our goals of 3,000 donors and $3 million raised for the Amici Fund.
We encourage you to follow Tiger Nation’s progress and WFSPN’s coverage of OneWoodberry programming throughout the day. Watch the live coverage in the main video window above or click on the “Woodberry LIVE” tab to catch up on the content you missed. Headmaster Dr. Byron Hulsey and a special performance from The Dozen are live now. Refer to the “Woodberry LIVE” tab for the full program schedule!
20 days ago by Jennifer DowlingToday is OneWoodberry—a celebration of our community, values, and mission. It’s a day to support the school, every boy in our care, and the dedicated faculty and staff who cultivate and nurture the individual journey of every Tiger.
Join Tigers around the world in supporting OneWoodberry—make a gift, follow along with exciting programming, and celebrate the people and traditions that make our school exceptional. All gifts made between July 1, 2024, and 11:59 p.m. ET tonight count toward OneWoodberry and support the Amici Fund. If you’ve already given, thank you!
After eighteen years on the Woodberry faculty, I remain in awe of the unwavering commitment of our alumni and parents. Their loyalty to each other, our faculty, and the school's mission is truly inspiring.
Since 1889, the Walker family’s bold vision has shaped an institution where boys are known, challenged, and loved. Generations of alumni credit Woodberry with shaping their lives, and the record-breaking generosity of our entire community ensures future students will share the same transformative experience.
Let’s make this OneWoodberry a day to remember. Go Tigers!
Catherine
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Here are some ways you can have an impact on OneWoodberry's success:
Become an Advocate Four Simple Steps to Become a OneWoodberry 2025 Advocate through GiveCampus. We have partnered with GiveCampus, a social fundraising platform that allows users to create a profile and track their impact through the course of the campaign.
It’s easy. Here are four simple steps:
1. Click on the "Become An Advocate" button on the right side of the video above.
2. Create an account either by linking to your Facebook account or your email. You may have a sign on from last year.
3. Now that you’ve logged in to GiveCampus, go to the OneWoodberry 2025 Campaign. GiveCampus provides buttons which allow you to conveniently share the campaign link via social media, text, or email to your classmates.
4. Your GiveCampus account will show you how classmates, parents and/or others respond to your messages. You’ll be able to view how many times classmates clicked on the campaign from your posts, as well as identify the number of donors and dollars generated from your messages.
Create a Matching Gift or Gift Challenge! Here’s How: Advocates can further motivate their classmates and other parents by creating a matching gift or gift challenge. To create one, click on the ‘offer a match’ or ‘offer a challenge’ button on the right side of the video above. Please note this personal campaign will not go live until February 27th.
Matching gifts are made on a per donor or per dollar basis (e.g., I will match up to $500 on a dollar-for-dollar basis for the next $500 that is donated -or- I will match $20 per donor in my class). Gift challenges are milestone-based (e.g., if 100 people make a donation, I will give $250). We recommend you keep your matches and challenges simple and attainable.
If you would like assistance setting up a match or challenge, please contact Bill Robertson, Director of the Amici Fund & Alumni Relations, at bill_robertson@woodberry.org.
🗓️ OneWoodberry Regional Gatherings
Atlanta, Austin, Capital, Charlotte, Charlottesville, New York City, Richmond, Triad (Greensboro), Triangle
This year we are increasing our focus on LinkedIn as the most effective and widely accessible platform for career networking purposes. Because of that, we are pushing hard this OneWoodberry to increase the number of followers of our public LinkedIn page (alumni, parents, friends) as well as the members of our private alumni group (alumni only, currently 1,794 members) so we can facilitate connections and robust conversations between alumni, parents, students, faculty, and staff.