Demetris White Cheatham has often had to choose between her corporate life and attendance at parent meetings. But, being engaged in her daughter Zahra’s education has been a top priority since she relocated to Raleigh from Washington, D.C., about eight years ago.

Since January, Ravenscroft Varsity Girls Golf Team members Grace Garney ‘26, Lily Garney ‘28, Violet Garney ‘28, Brianna Krafft ‘26, and Valerie Margraf ‘26 have dedicated one Saturday each month to share their love of golf with local youth in the First Tee program.

In this Voices piece, Ravenscroft Athletics Director Ned Gonet reflects on the impact of Jerry Kingrey who has supported the Ravenscroft athletics department for 30 years.

From the fairways of the 29th Annual Ravenscroft Golf Classic to the incredible results of the Day of Giving, the collective efforts of our parents, alumni, faculty and staff have provided outstanding support for our students and the school.

Genevieve Holman ’30 spent a year working with Sixth-Grade Level Leader Renee Pitchford to bring a garden made for giving to life in the Middle School. 

Approximately 200 of Ravenscroft’s dedicated supporters came together on Thursday, Sept. 25, for a vibrant celebration of their ongoing commitment to the school’s mission and students. The annual donor event – Leadership and Loyalty – was hosted by the Advancement Office at the Merrimon-Wynne House in downtown Raleigh.

With leadership from Ravenscroft Athletic Club, Ravenscroft was successful in fundraising nearly $1 million in less than three months to provide a state-of-the-art turf field to provide a modern, durable playing surface for the school’s various sports teams. Construction is expected to begin later this year. 

Ravenscroft faculty and staff gathered on June 2 to celebrate the close of another successful school year and to honor colleagues who made a meaningful impact across the community