Nardin is committed to giving its students the best educational experience and must be poised to take advantage of the many opportunities for improvement that emerge at each level. Cost is always a factor in this pursuit of excellence. At Nardin, the rate of increase in tuition cost is directly linked to our commitment to grow faculty salaries. It does not cover keeping up with new technology, facilities and educational materials. These are always extra, and that is exactly how gifts to the Annual Fund can benefit all our students. The Annual Fund is the first priority of our initiative, but there are many other ways that our families and alumni give to Nardin. These may include participation in the annual Fortune auction, Walk-a-thon, Golfing for Gators and gifts to named scholarship and financial aid. Each piece of the program is important. Our goal for the 2007 - 2008 Annual Fund is to incrementally increase undesignated gifts so that the Academy can respond more effectively to the needs that arise, particularly those in financial aid. We need your help to achieve this goal. Please consider making your gift to the Annual Fund today.