As the premier independent school in Alamance County, The Burlington School (TBS) offers leadership-focused academics, outstanding athletics and robust arts programming. TBS’s rigorous academics, cohesive curricula with personalized interaction and instruction, and vibrant learning environment make TBS one of the best college preparatory schools in North Carolina’s Triad area.
TBS’s vision and guiding principles are driven by our mission to foster intellectual curiosity and social responsibility, and to build excellence in academics, arts, and athletics. TBS maintains a commitment to our student body and community for exceptional education, and to provide an optimal learning environment that supports our students and faculty. As our curricula expands and our student body grows, purpose-driven transformational campus improvements and expansions will make our mission and guiding principles more visible, accessible, and impactful for our current students and future students, while also supporting and creating new ways for students and faculty to interact and succeed.
We are driven by our mission and these commitments to our students and faculty, and by an urgency for today’s students to benefit from advancements to TBS’s educational environment, while also positioning TBS for future growth and impact to our community.
Our proposed Future Forward Campaign includes the following enhancements, to be completed in two phases:
Phase 1
Fall 2022/Winter 2023
Construction of Phase One will begin in late 2022 and will offer an extension of the current upper school. The Future Forward expansion will add eight additional classrooms, increasing the number of students that have the opportunity to attend, while keeping classroom sizes intimate (under 25 students per class).
- Eight classrooms
- Gathering space
- Terrace
- Atrium
- Catering kitchen
- Staff work and break room
- Offices
Phase 2
Summer 2023
Phase Two is set to begin the summer of 2023. This phase will include the new gym, four more classrooms, a music room, and a balcony overlooking the court. This space will accommodate the school’s entire student body for important events such as the State of the School Address. Also included in the project will be a collegiate-size soccer field and track, where student athletes will have the opportunity to play on our own campus without leaving the school grounds.
- Music room
- Collegiate-size basketball and volleyball courts, with six basketball hoops
- Home bleacher seating for 504 and visitor bleacher seating for 207
- Concession stand
- Lobby and ticket booth
- Boys’ and girls’ home and visiting team locker rooms
- Coaches’ and officials’ locker rooms
- Weight room and physical training room
- Spartan Club balcony
- Restroom facilities
- Basketball and volleyball storage
- Laundry and jersey storage
- Athletic offices and gathering space
- Collegiate-size soccer field and track
Upper School Expansion Floor Plan
Gymnasium and Academic Rooms Floor Plan
Floor Plan Details
1st Floor
- Collegiate size basketball and volleyball court, with 6 basketball goals
- 504 Home bleacher seating & 207 Visitor bleacher seating
- Concession stand
- 50x52ft lobby & ticket booth
- Boys & Girls home and visitors locker rooms
- Coaches and Officials locker rooms
- Laundry and jersey storage
- Weight room & physical training room
- Restroom facilities
- Basketball and volleyball storage
- Athletic offices and gathering space
2nd Floor
- 4, 24x32 core classrooms
- 35x32 music room
- Spartan Club balcony
- Restroom facilities
Why The Burlington School?
TBS is the primary organization in Burlington that is preparing leaders for the future of this community. Students that come out of TBS are well rounded, critical thinkers and prepared to be leaders. This project allows The Burlington School's reach to be expanded.
- $3,629,213 in college scholarships offered to TBS’s Class of 2022
- 100 precent college acceptance rate with students attending 21 Universities in seven states
- The Class of 2022 completed 3,000 Hours of community service at numerous local non-profits, churches, and within TBS while attending school
- Collegiate Start offers Elon University classes to eligible seniors with grade-by-grade support through TBS’s College Counseling Center beginning in the 8th grade
- Award-winning Choral, Dance, Performing Arts, and Visual Programs
- Internationally Recognized Upper School Choir has performed in Austria (at Melk Abbey), Germany, Italy, and at the White House
- Program of Excellence Award earned two years in a row for TBS’s student-led yearbook
- 10 Sports with 22 teams in the middle and upper schools
- 22 State Championship and Runner Up Awards in Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Golf, Track and Field, Cross Country and Tennis over the past decade
- STEAM Programming offered at TBS includes 3D printing, coding, design lab, digital design, image creation, movie editing, and robotics
- Preschool introduces students to healthful living, the library, music, and Spanish
- Kindergarten includes art, drama, and STEM programs
Grand Entrance & Plaza
The grand entrance will be an impressive landmark for The Burlington School. Visitors will be drawn to the beacon of light beaming from the glass windows of the lobby. Upon entrance, the plaza will boast a glimpse into the championship winning history of TBS's athletic teams. The lobby will also include additional office space, a meeting room, concession stand and ticket booth.
"This facility will not only inspire our school by offering an enhanced space for our athletics and school wide events, it will also provide vital classroom space that we need now more than ever." -Ronnie Wall, Head of School
Front Exterior
The front exterior of the gymnasium will serve as the connecting point for the existing campus structures. Located between the upper and lower schools, the front exterior will be an easy access point for middle school and upper school students to enter the facilities. The 4 additional core classrooms and music classroom will allow for expanded opportunities for all students.
“The additional academic space is a necessary piece of The Burlington School’s strategic plan. The classrooms will allow us to increase the number of students attending The Burlington School, while also providing enhanced opportunities for our students.”-JB Tanner, Director of Admissions
Back Exterior
The back exterior of the building will serve as a connector to future campus expansions. Future plan phases include a soccer field, track, tennis courts and a baseball field. The concession stand will be accessible in the back exterior of the gymnasium to be easily accessed during outdoor events. The back exterior of the facility will also lend itself to green space for increased outdoor educational opportunities.
“Our goal has been to create an exceptional learning space where students become well rounded, critical thinkers who are prepared to be future leaders. This capital campaign will allow The Burlington School to expand its reach and make an even greater impact on our community and beyond.” - Lummy Barnes, Committee Chair & Former Trustee
Gym
The gymnasium will feature a six goal, collegiate sized basketball court with a capacity of over 700 spectators. This space will host home basketball and volleyball games, in addition to campus-wide events. The gym will include a state of the art weight room and physical training room. The facility will contain 5 locker rooms and increased storage space.
“The new facilities will allow all students to benefit from increased opportunities and enhanced experiences – both in class and as participating student-athletes – helping them to grow now and to thrive in their future endeavours.” - George Marshall, Upper School Athletic Director, Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach
2nd Floor
The second floor balcony will give the facility a big time feel! This will be a viewing platform for our Spartans Club members, board of trustees and sponsors of the school.
"This balcony would be a great place for donors, Spartans Club Members and Board Members to meet, greet and watch the exciting action." - Shane Stadler, President of the Spartans Club
Naming Opportunities
Phase l
- Campus - $3,000,000
- Upper School Hall - $1,000,000
- Middle School Hall - $500,000
- Terrace - $200,000
- Gathering Space on Ground Floor - $150,000
- Classroom on Ground Floor - $125,000
- Reception Area - Reserved
- Classroom on Ground Floor - $75,000
- Classroom on 2nd Floor (8 available) - $50,000
- Atrium - Reserved
- Classroom on Ground Floor (2 available) - $50,000
- Catering Kitchen (2 available) - $50,000
- Large Office with Conference Table on Ground Floor - $50,000
- Staff Work and Break Room - $30,000
- Vestibule on Ground Floor - $30,000
- Vestibule on 2nd Floor - $30,000
- Office on Ground Floor (2 available/1 Reserved) - $25,000
- Office on 2nd Floor (4 available) - $25,000
Phase II
- New Gymnasium and Academic Facility - $1,250,000
- Gym Court - $500,000
- Entryway and Plaza - $300,000
- 2nd Floor Balcony - $300,000
- Soccer Field - $250,000
- Lobby - $250,000
- Music Room - $200,000
- Large Multi-purpose Classroom in Athletic Facility (3 available) - $200,000
- 2nd Floor Conference Room - $125,000
- Concession Stand - $100,000
- Gathering Space in Athletic Facility - $100,000
- Track - $100,000
- Weight Training & Equipment Room - $75,000
- Home Locker Rooms (1 Boys available, 1 Girls available) - $50,000
- Ticket Booth - $50,000
- Athletic Director’s Office - $50,000
- Elevator - $50,000
- Physical Training Room - $40,000
- Visiting Locker Rooms (1 Boys available, 1 Girls available) - $25,000
- Volleyball Storage - $20,000
- Basketball Storage (2 available) - $20,000
- Laundry Room - $15,000
- Utility Room - $15,000
- Row of Lower Bleachers (5 available) - $10,000
- Row of Upper Bleachers (5 available) - $5,000
We encourage our donors to pay their pledges over a 5 year period. Payments can be made annually, semi-annually, or quarterly at the discretion of the donor. A longer period may be considered for gifts greater than $100,000. Because these funds will be used to pay off debt associated with our building projects, a shorter pledge period would greatly benefit our goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will I have to pay my Future Forward campaign pledge? We encourage donors to pay their pledges over a five-year period. They can make payments annually, semi-annually, quarterly, or monthly at their discretion. A longer period may be considered for gifts greater than $100,000. Because these funds will be used to pay off debt associated with our building projects, a shorter pledge period would greatly benefit our goals.
How much should I give? That is a personal decision that only you can make. We are asking donors to consider giving at certain levels, knowing that a project of this size will require especially generous gifts from our constituents.
Are gifts of stocks, bonds, or real property accepted? Yes, by all means! Gifts of appreciated stock and property can often have substantial tax advantages for the donor. We encourage you to speak with your financial advisor to determine the best way to make a gift.
Will you accept planned gifts? Yes, but they will not count toward the primary Future Forward campaign goal. All planned gifts will be used at maturity to build the endowment or for other purposes the donor arranges with the school. In order to meet the need that the Future Forward campaign is designed to fund, we need current gifts in cash, stock, and appreciated assets.
Why now? The Burlington School has reached a critical point, and without the Future Forward expansion we will not be able to meet the growth demands of this community for a strong independent school.
Why these projects? The Future Forward must have space for our student body to grow. These projects are part of the Board of Trustees strategic plan to develop a campus master plan with input from all constituents. This plan supports TBS’s academic, arts, athletic, and co-curricular programming needs – considering current needs and projecting decades into the future.
Committee Members
Lummy Barnes
Campaign Committee Chair & Former Trustee
In addition to her position as vice chair of Carolina Biological Supply Company, Lummy Barnes currently serves as chair of The Burlington School’s capital campaign.
With a passion for her community, Mrs. Barnes currently sits on a few local boards and previously served at The Burlington School in this capacity. While assisting The Burlington School as a trustee, she observed that it offers children a strong foundation, especially as they develop into teenagers and young adults. The Burlington School ensures students graduate as holistic individuals full of passion for a bright future and productive citizens who continually use their educational foundation to benefit their communities and others. Mrs. Barnes knows each child who comes through The Burlington School will leave with solid self-esteem, a remarkable trait that the school’s learning environment extends as the ultimate graduation gift.
Mrs. Barnes lives in Elon with her husband Rick. You may reach her at frances.barnes@mac.com or (336) 675-9671.
LaMana Donadelle
Upper School Division Chair
LaMana Donadelle is a Front-End Web Developer with a keen focus on User-Centered Design. She believes in reinventing herself every 7 years as her past-life careers have included Vegan and Vegetarian Personal Chef, Caterer and Educator, Information Architect, and Software Engineer. With the "AAA" model, LaMana has seen tremendous growth in her daughter (Auset, a rising freshman) as a result of attending The Burlington School. In addition to excelling in Academics, Auset now flourishes in the Arts and Athletics programs that she would have never been involved in.
LaMana lives in Burlington with her family. You can reach her at: lamanaml@gmail.com or 919-695-3778.
Susan Davis
Middle School Division Chair
Susan Davis is honored to be serving the The Burlington School as Co-Chair of the Capitol Campaign. She is currently with family owned Powell Enterprises and is serving as the Gratitude & Generosity Chair for her church. Prior to that, she enjoyed a career in commercial interior design with Workplace Strategies Inc. and later worked in design & development and was national sales director for Tiger Imports Group, an Italian leather company serving the hospitality industry. Susan began chairing fundraisers with Alamance County Service Leagues' Holly Days Bazar and many TBS Annual Auctions, Holiday Events, and TBS Parent’s Association events. Susan is an alumnae who attended Burlington Day School from K4-5th grade. Susan and husband Thomas have made Burlington their home for nearly fifteen years and currently have three children in both the middle and upper school at TBS. Susan is thrilled to be an active participant in this chapter at TBS. She truly knows how important this project is to the children and community we love. You can reach her at supee01@yahoo.com or (336) 212-1339
Alisha Voorhis
Lower School Division Chair
Alisha Voorhis began her career as an ESL teacher for the Alamance Burlington school system in 2002. She then served 2 years as the curriculum facilitator for the Elementary Schools across the system. After 15 years in education, she started her small business “Posh Pots” and additionally serves as a volunteer within her community. She is in her 4th year serving as president of the Parents’ Association and has been a part of The Burlington School community since 2014. Both of her children, Cannon and Van, attend The Burlington School and have since PS4. She looks forward to continuing her service to the school as the Lower School Division Chair.
Krystal Polite
Communications Chair
Krystal Polite is the CEO of Be Polite Properties, LLC. Her career in business, brand management and marketing has not only landed her as the co-star, with her husband Dedric, on a nationally televised Renovation TV Series, but has provided their family with many opportunities for real estate investment. In her spare time, Krystal likes to give back by teaching others how to be successful. She often is a keynote speaker at educational seminars that empower others to achieve financial independence.
From the day Krystal and Dedric found TBS and went on the initial walk they fell in love with it. They absolutely love everything the school stands for and feel that the culture at TBS is unmatched in Alamance County.
The Polites are a family of 4 with two sons ages 5 and 9. Like many parents, the boys keep them busy! Between multiple travel sports, music lessons and tutors, they say it’s nonstop in their household. Taking it all in stride, the Polites still have the time to shoot a National Home Renovation TV show. Krystal says, “To whom much is given much is required so we just thank God for the journey.”
Krystal can be reached at Krystal@politeproperties.com or 336-652-3512.
Doug Hargrove
Chairman, Board of Trustees
Doug Hargrove serves as the Head of Trustees for The Burlington School. He began working for Edward Jones in 1993 and has served the Alamance County community as a financial advisor for the last twenty-five years. Doug has held many leadership positions within Edward Jones as well as served on the Red Cross board and as the chair of the finance committee at Front Street United Methodist Church. He currently serves on the Foundation Board of Alamance Community College and leads coaching for financial advisors in Virginia/North Carolina. Doug became an advocate for TBS after seeing how the school community enriched the lives of his children Turner (18) and Sarah (16). TBS’ mission to promote academics, arts, and athletics helps each student grow into their own unique selves, and Doug's excited about the TBS expansion so more children can experience its exceptional opportunities.
Doug and his wife Laura have been married for twenty-seven years. They live in Elon with their two children, two dogs, and two cats. You can reach him at: doughargrove93@gmail.com or 336-269-2334.
Jim Wooten
Trustee
Jim Wooten, a life-long resident of Alamance County, has been a Realtor/Broker at Keller Williams in Burlington for eleven years. Prior to that he was Vice-President for twenty-two years at Brown Wooten Mills, a family owned hosiery company. Jim is a graduate of N.C. State University. He also is a Leadership Alamance Graduate, and has served on several local boards and currently serves on the Board of Trustees at The Burlington School and the Alamance County Historical Museum board. He is a former student at The Burlington Day School and knows what a close knit school it is with wonderful educational opportunities. He looks forward to assisting with The Burlington School campaign.
Jim lives in Elon and you can reach him at jwooten5@triad.rr.com or 336-512-6278.
Meredith Self
Trustee and Development Committee Chair
Meredith Self currently serves on the Board of Trustees for The Burlington School, where she is also chairperson for the Development Committee and serves on the Holiday Event and Auction Committees. In addition, she is involved with several committees at Front Street United Methodist Church. Meredith lives in Burlington and is married to Scott Self. They have two children, Will and Liza, who have attended The Burlington School since kindergarten. Both have had an excellent experience at TBS where they have been challenged academically, encouraged to participate in sports and the arts, and have gained the confidence to try things outside of their comfort zones. Will graduated in 2022 and Liza is a rising junior. They are both better prepared for college and for life in general because of their time at TBS. Meredith is excited about the future of TBS and looks forward to seeing the expansion become a reality. You may reach Meredith at: meredithself@yahoo.com or 336-516-0791.
Lisa Kirkpatrick
Trustee
Lisa Kirkpatrick is the owner of RFK Family Limited Partnership, a business that provides commercial leasing space in NC. Kirkpatrick serves on the board of Welcome Finance and various other community Boards in Alamance County. She is an alumni of Burlington Day School at the original Trail 8 location and has served on the BDS Board from 1984 to 2005. Since the merger of BDS and The Elon School in 2011, she rejoined the Board in 2011. Lisa and her husband, David Yow, chose to send their daughter Taylor to BDS staring at kindergarten through 8th grade. Taylor graduated from The Elon School where she received an exceptional education from both schools. Lisa is eager to be part of the expansion of technology, arts and planning the future of TBS mainly concentrating on the future campus plan.
David Sellers
Former Trustee
David Sellers is retired from a career in architecture, construction management, and real estate development. He serves on numerous volunteer boards in the community and recently concluded many years of service as a trustee of The Burlington School. David is an alumnus of Burlington Day School, along with his son and his siblings. His history with the school dates to 1961 and he is passionate about TBS and its strong commitment to excellence in academics, arts, and athletics.
David and his wife Janie, who is also a former TBS trustee, live in Burlington. You can reach him at david@sellersfamily.email or 336-255-0714.
George Marshall
Upper School Athletic Director
Mr. Marshall was born in Durham, NC, and graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor's of Science in Economics. For the past 11 years he worked at Henderson Collegiate, a public charter school in Henderson, NC where he was the Athletic Director and Head Coach of the varsity boys basketball team. During that time he competed in two state titles, and was named the 2019-2020 state co-champions. Mr. Mashall has a beautiful wife, Ella Bess, and two wonderful toddlers, Trey and Charlotte Grace.
Outside of coaching basketball, he loves taking his kids to breakfast and seeing them play in the park. Mr. Marshall is extremely excited to be apart of the TBS family! He may be reached at gmarshall@theburlingtonschool.org
Ronnie Wall
Head of School
With over 40 years in education, Mr.Wall has served as principal at Turrentine Middle and Smith Elementary, as well as Assistant Superintendent of the Alamance-Burlington School System. He has been with TBS since July of 2014.
Mr. Wall may be reached at rwall@theburlingtonschool.org or 336-228-0296
Katie Boon
Campaign Consultant
Katie serves as the Campaign Consultant for The Burlington School. She recently retired after nine years of service as the Director of Alamance Regional Charitable Foundation and System Wide Philanthropy at Cone Health. Prior to that she was Director of Development at United Way of Alamance County. Katie serves on numerous local Boards, and got her start in fundraising as a parent with Burlington Day School. Having witnessed first-hand how her twin children, Frank and Sophie Holt (24), thrived at Burlington Day School, Katie is excited for the growth and expansion of TBS.
Katie lives in Burlington with her husband Robert. You can reach her at kboon@theburlingtonschool.org or 336-253-6226.
2022-23 Board of Trustees
Doug Hargrove, Chair
Elizabeth Hood, Past Chair
Gerry Francis
Tyronna Hooker
Carolyn Hunt
Lisa Kirkpatrick ’70
Janet Latham
Alan Norton
Ben Overby
Anil Patel
Krystal L. Polite
Jennifer Sanders
Don Scott ’91
Meredith Self
Logan Sharpe
Scotty Tanner
Matt Wall
Richard White
Larry Whitley
Nik Wilson
Todd Wirt
Jim Wooten
Contact
For additional questions regarding our Capital Campaign, please reach out to Rob Linens with inquiries.
Rob Linens - Director of Development - rlinens@theburlingtonschool.org• 336-228-0296 ex 203