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Save the Date! OneWoodberry is Thursday, February 25, 2027.

What is OneWoodberry?

  • OneWoodberry is the school's yearly celebration where the global Woodberry community comes together to promote and support the people and programs that The Amici Fund enhances and brings to life.
  • OneWoodberry is both an on-campus and off-campus event typically held each year in February.
  • OneWoodberry originated as Tiger Day, then March Matchness, followed by a Week for Woodberry, and then officially began as OneWoodberry in 2017.
 
Please check out the previous nine years of OneWoodberry to see how the day has evolved.
 

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  • OneWoodberry 2026

    A Record-Breaking OneWoodberry 2026 - Thank You!
     
    The tenth anniversary of OneWoodberry is officially in the books, and we are deeply grateful – not just for your gift, but for the way you showed up for this community. We didn't just meet our goals; we celebrated a community and culture that is truly unique and deeply meaningful to thousands.
     
    When the clock struck midnight, the Tiger Nation had raised more than $3,930,000 from more than 3,650 donors. These results represent the highest dollar total in OneWoodberry history and our second-highest donor participation ever.   Individually and collectively, we honored The Shoulders We Stand On and the rich history of support that has been vital in fortifying the school for generations.
     
    Throughout the day, we were moved by the stories you shared. We read about the dedication and quiet kindness of staff, the rigor of legendary faculty, and the lifelong bonds of the brotherhood. Will Shelly ’11 captured the essence of the Woodberry bond when he reflected on the friends he met at the Forest:


    "Together [Josh Trudgeon ’11, Stuart Huston ’11, Chandara Un ’11, and I] have remained friends now into our mid-30s and I lean on them tremendously in times of grief, happiness, or even boredom. I don't go a week without speaking with them... Beyond my wife and my brothers, they are my support system."

     
    The Leaderboard Champions: 
    • Total Giving: The class of 1963 led the way with dollars contributed.
    • Participation Rate: The class of 1982 boasted the highest participation percentage.
    • Strength in Numbers: The class of 2000 brought in the most individual donors.
    • Impressive Challenge Leadership: The classes of 1963, 1964, 1968, 1982, 1986, 1991, 2001, 2003, 2009, and 2010 anchored the day, unlocking a combined $150,000 through ambitious participation and giving challenges.
    • Class vs. Class Competitions: Two class participation competitions – one between ’79 and ’80 and the other between ’83 and ’84 – generated enthusiasm among all four classes. While the younger class narrowly prevailed in both, all four classes and the Amici Fund benefited from the spirited contests.
    • 75%+ Participation Streaks: The class of 2000 (13 consecutive years) and the class of 1998 (10 consecutive years) have locked in another year of 75%+ participation – two incredible streaks demonstrating immense class loyalty and confidence in Woodberry.
    • The Young Alumni Surge: Our newest generations of Tigers – specifically the classes of 2013, 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2025 – swept their challenges, proving the future of the Forest is in good hands.
    • Regional Gatherings Unite Tigers: Over 400 alumni, parents, and friends of Woodberry gathered at 10 regional events throughout the country on the night of OneWoodberry. If you attended one of these gatherings, please help us improve future events by completing a quick 1-minute survey.
    • The Mid-2000s Power Block: In a remarkable show of unity, the classes of 2004, 2005, and 2006 held back-to-back-to-back spots in the top 11 of the entire school. To have three consecutive classes performing in the 70th percentile of all giving is a powerful testament to the strength of the brotherhood from this era.
    • 1960s Generosity: The classes of the 1960s continue to demonstrate generosity and enthusiasm, as they are three of the top six classes in participation and the top three in dollars contributed.
     
    Parents of current students and alumni showed up in a big way for the day: 
     
    • Outstanding Current Parent Support: Current parent support of OneWoodberry was remarkable, with over 98% of parents making a gift by the end of the day. The classes of 2027 and 2029 both achieved 100% participation, each winning a picnic at Robertson Lake for their sons. Congratulations to our amazing parents!
    • Past Parents Band Together: Parents of Woodberry alumni fully met the Kendall Challenge, matching $50,000 in honor of Senior Master Robert Kendall’s 43 years of service.
    Revisit the Day
    If you missed any of the live programming produced by our talented students at WFSPN, the videos are available on-demand on the Woodberry LIVE tab of the campaign page. You can also check out the names and stories of The Shoulders We Stand On, or submit your own here!
     
    Every year your support of OneWoodberry and the Amici Fund distinguishes and fortifies our mission in developing boys into men of character, resilience, integrity, and servant leadership. Your generosity ensures our faculty can continue to know, challenge, and love every boy at the Forest. Thank you for being the shoulders our boys, faculty, and staff stand on.

    Go Tigers!

  • OneWoodberry 2025

    Thank You for Supporting OneWoodberry
     
    It was 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.

    Final results for OneWoodberry 2025

  • OneWoodberry 2024

    Thank You for Your Support of OneWoodberry 

    On Thursday, February 22, 2024, the entire Woodberry community— students, alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty, and staff —  united for OneWoodberry to celebrate all that makes Tiger Nation so special. Tigers from all over the world participated in a series of programs and activities, many of which were hosted by Woodberry boys, including classes, athletic events, club meetings, new construction tours, career networking interviews, and alumni/parent product spotlights.
     

  • OneWoodberry 2023

    OneWoodberry 2023 Recap 

    Thank you for making OneWoodberry 2023 an incredible day. By the end of February 23 we had received 3,314 gifts to the Amici Fund totaling $2,861,906. In the two weeks since February 23, we’ve received dozens of additional gifts, bringing total contributions so far to this year’s Amici Fund to $3,231,205. This year's fund will continue to receive gifts until June 30.
     
    It was wonderful to see so many of you gather at events around the country, and to welcome alumni volunteers to campus, including Lee Dudley ’18 and Will Wallace ’18. A special thank you to Richard Upchurch ’92 for visiting with the Robotics Team, Zach King ’02 for speaking to the Caucus and the Entrepreneurship Club, and to Andrew Woodin ’04 for meeting with students, participating in a virtual young alumni networking session with Charlton deSaussure ’04 and Trevor Slaven ’04, and then speaking at our Friday morning assembly about The Road to Galena, a feature film he produced with support from several of his classmates.
     
    Your gifts provide immediate funding for every aspect of the Woodberry experience — tuition assistance to current students, paying for the programs that make Woodberry unique, and sustaining the school’s incredible faculty and staff. OneWoodberry and the Amici Fund are instrumental in meeting the goals of the Campaign for the Boys, with a particular focus on supporting the experience of boys here now.
     
    If you weren’t able to tune in live during OneWoodberry, particular highlights included a performance by The Dozen, a visit to Jim Reid’s Biology class, and a hot sauce competition at lunch. We’re grateful to Edmund McIlhenny '63; Smith Anderson ’77; John Gillespie ’85 (father of Kav Gillespie ’14) and Scott Gillespie ’91 (father of Fletcher Gillespie ’23, Charlie Gillespie ’26, and Sam Gillespie ’26); Webb Milward ’99; Zach King ’02; and Ames Russell, father of Sam Russell ’12, for contributing their sauces for our brave student, faculty, staff, and alumni taste testers.

    Thank you again to all of the Tigers who supported OneWoodberry, the Amici Fund, and the Campaign for the Boys!

  • OneWoodberry 2022

    Recap
    OneWoodberry 2022 was one for the record books. We accomplished our goals of collecting gifts from 3500 donors and raising 3 Million Dollars from the Tiger nation. We ended up with 3,582 donors and $3,441,617 raised which was a record amount for a OneWoodberry Campaign.

    Tiger Roar
    Lynn Bache put so much spirit into the day as she dressed not only herself, but the entire Fir Tree with a Tiger/Woodberry theme. She capped it off with a peppy cheer and a clever roar, and for that, it was hard not to call her the best in show. Honorable mention to Will Fletcher ’06 and his adorable family for their creativity and to Ned Leahy for his accuracy in replicating an actual Tiger’s roar. 

    Show Your Stripes
    Thomas Hall ’98 of Richmond dressed to impress with his striped suit. He literally showed his stripes. Honorable mention to Jamie Alexander and Woodberry’s own Chris Holmes. 

    Reese’s Pieces Guess Jar 
    Thomas Perry ’24 of Charlotte pulled the Archimedes Circle Theorem straight from Matthew Keating’s class to claim victory. 

    The correct amount of Reese’s Pieces in the jar was 4,094. Thomas’s guess of 4,127 was the closest of everyone who played! Reid Hood ’22 earned second place with his guess of 4,200, and Pen Oldham received third place with his guess of 4,218. 

    Thanks to everyone again for showing such enthusiastic Tiger spirit. And thank you to the entire community for all the spirit and support you showed for our school. 

  • OneWoodberry 2021

    • Goal: 3,000 donors
    Results and Key Figures:
    • 3,687 donors
    • $2,934,073 donated
    • 51 Advocates (Class Challenge Gifts)
    • North Carolina Triangle Regional Association had the most gifts of any region (339)
    • Gifts from 48 different states
    • Virginia slightly edged North Carolina for the most gifts from any state (952-922)

  • OneWoodberry 2020

    • Goal: 3,000 donors
    Results and Key Figures:
    • 3,568 donors
    • $2,225,794 donated
    • 34 Advocates (Class Challenge Gifts)
    • North Carolina Triangle Regional Association had the most gifts of any region (355)
    • Gifts from 48 different states
    • Virginia slightly edged North Carolina for the most gifts from any state (865-842)

  • OneWoodberry 2019

    • Goal: 3,000 donors
    Results and Key Figures:
    • 3,880 donors
    • $2,169,687 donated
    • 62 Advocates (Class Challenge Gifts)
    • Charlottesville Regional Association had the most gifts of any region (355)
    • Gifts from 49 different states
    • Virginia slightly edged North Carolina for the most gifts from any state (971-876)

  • OneWoodberry 2018

    • Goal: 2,000 alumni donors
    Results and Key Figures:
    • 2,946 donors
    • $1,506,120 donated
    • 47 Advocates (Class Challenge Gifts)
    • Charlottesville Regional Association had the most gifts of any region (300)
    • Gifts from 47 different states
    • Virginia slightly edged North Carolina for the most gifts from any state (658-645)

  • OneWoodberry 2017

    • Goal: 1,000 alumni donors
    Results and Key Figures:
    • 2,539 donors
    • $1,183,610 donated
    • 57 Advocates (Class Challenge Gifts)
    • Washington D.C. Regional Association had the most gifts of any region (233)
    • Gifts from 45 different states
    • North Carolina slightly edged Virginia for the most gifts from any state (464-459)
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