Planned Giving
A Special Place in Our Hearts
When Liz Price and John Shugrue were considering high schools for their twins, Sydney Shugrue '16 and Davis Shugrue '16, they wanted, like most parents, an environment where their children would grow and learn, make lasting friendships and discover new things. "But most importantly, when it came time for life's tough decisions, we wanted our children to ask themselves, 'What would God think about this?'" they said. Loyola Academy brought faith into the conversation in a way that felt relevant and of the moment for the Shugrue family. Sydney and Davis began their Rambler journeys in the fall of 2012—setting them on a lifelong path of personal and spiritual growth and academic and professional success.
"I would not be who I am or where I am had it not been for Loyola," reflects Sydney, who attended Boston College and the University of Illinois College of Law after LA. "Both the faculty and my classmates challenged me each day academically and personally to be the best version of myself." She is now a litigation associate at Locke Lord LLP in Chicago.
Twin brother, Davis, had an equally transformative experience at Loyola. "Attending Loyola was perhaps the best decision of my life," he says. "One of the best things about Loyola was how dedicated and talented the entire faculty was." Davis went on to Vanderbilt University and then attended Vanderbilt Law School. He is a law clerk for the Honorable Stephen Alexander Vaden at the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York. Upon completing his clerkship, Davis will join Haynes and Boone, LLP in Dallas as a litigation associate in the government investigations practice group.
"Loyola changed the lives of Sydney and Davis for the better," says Liz of her twin Ramblers. "Loyola holds a very special place in our hearts." The Shugrues have been steadfast annual donors and wanted to make a more significant impact. They decided to support the Academy that had provided the academic, social and spiritual environment they sought for their children. Together, the Shugrue family established an endowed scholarship for students like Sydney and Davis, who are involved in the instrumental arts at Loyola.
Their generosity will open doors for young musicians who otherwise could not afford to attend Loyola. "You can do something with an education, and the gift of a Jesuit education … we think that’s priceless," the family said in a joint statement.
The Shugrue Family Musical Scholarship will be funded over the next 10 years—near-term giving via annual gifts that will have an immediate impact on current students and long-term funding with an estate gift that guarantees a lasting legacy of their generosity.
The flexibility of their giving provides the best of both worlds. "Why do it now? Why wait? We want to see the scholarship in action!" the family shares. "Combining current giving and setting aside a portion of our estate gives us a chance to help many kids."
"Every student should have the opportunity to experience a place like Loyola," adds Sydney. "I firmly believe that every student deserves access to a high-quality education," echoes Davis. "I would not be the person I am today without Loyola."
The Rev. Henry J. Dumbach, SJ, Society of Planned Giving Donors is named in honor of Loyola Academy’s founder, whose vision of Jesuit education is being carried on through the generosity and foresight of our planned giving donors. To learn more about making a planned gift, contact Director of Planned Giving Bridget Snyders at 847.920.2719 or bsnyders@loy.org.
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Twin brother, Davis, had an equally transformative experience at Loyola. "Attending Loyola was perhaps the best decision of my life," he says. "One of the best things about Loyola was how dedicated and talented the entire faculty was." Davis went on to Vanderbilt University and then attended Vanderbilt Law School. He is a law clerk for the Honorable Stephen Alexander Vaden at the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York. Upon completing his clerkship, Davis will join Haynes and Boone, LLP in Dallas as a litigation associate in the government investigations practice group.
"Loyola changed the lives of Sydney and Davis for the better," says Liz of her twin Ramblers. "Loyola holds a very special place in our hearts." The Shugrues have been steadfast annual donors and wanted to make a more significant impact. They decided to support the Academy that had provided the academic, social and spiritual environment they sought for their children. Together, the Shugrue family established an endowed scholarship for students like Sydney and Davis, who are involved in the instrumental arts at Loyola.
Their generosity will open doors for young musicians who otherwise could not afford to attend Loyola. "You can do something with an education, and the gift of a Jesuit education … we think that’s priceless," the family said in a joint statement.
The Shugrue Family Musical Scholarship will be funded over the next 10 years—near-term giving via annual gifts that will have an immediate impact on current students and long-term funding with an estate gift that guarantees a lasting legacy of their generosity.
The flexibility of their giving provides the best of both worlds. "Why do it now? Why wait? We want to see the scholarship in action!" the family shares. "Combining current giving and setting aside a portion of our estate gives us a chance to help many kids."
"Every student should have the opportunity to experience a place like Loyola," adds Sydney. "I firmly believe that every student deserves access to a high-quality education," echoes Davis. "I would not be the person I am today without Loyola."
The Rev. Henry J. Dumbach, SJ, Society of Planned Giving Donors is named in honor of Loyola Academy’s founder, whose vision of Jesuit education is being carried on through the generosity and foresight of our planned giving donors. To learn more about making a planned gift, contact Director of Planned Giving Bridget Snyders at 847.920.2719 or bsnyders@loy.org.
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