Gettysburg Stories
Throughout the year, Gettysburg College is featuring stories of people who make a difference to the college and whose lives have been enriched by their experiences here. Consider the difference you can make. Make a gift to Gettysburg now.
"Jack looked upon his Gettysburg College education as part of the foundation
of the good life that followed, and I think he looked at his annual gift as a
payback of sorts."
Learn more about Judy Vandever '62.
"It is the generosity of supporters of Gettysburg College that has afforded
me the incredible opportunity to be a Gettysburg College student."
Learn more about Luke Cuculis '12.
"How do you get someone to feel vested enough in an issue to make a
change?" Brian answered this question with a film that earned an award
previously won by Ron Howard, Steven Spielberg, and Ken Burns.
Learn more about Brian Kelly '10.
"I want to ensure that Gettysburg is well situated to maintain high academic
standards, to compete with the best schools in terms of facilities, and to
continue to offer scholarships for those who can't afford the full cost."
Learn more about Lynn Royer '83.
"Being a student athlete at Gettysburg is something that is really special.
You not only represent yourself. . . you represent your teammates and coaches,
as well as all of those who support the programs you are involved with."
Learn more about Laura McIntyre '11.
"Gettysburg made us mindful of our responsibilities to serve all of the
communities in our lives. The College prepared us for life and provided
experiences that informed our leadership in our professional and civic lives."
Learn more about the Comegno's.
"The Gettysburg experience is having terrific professors, facilities, and
friends. Donations to the Gettysburg Fund helped give me the aid I needed
to come to Gettysburg College." Learn more about Jack Bostrom '11.
"As one of five kids from a single-income family, the College’s
financial support allowed me to attend Gettysburg. The final decision
for choosing a college was based on financial aid." Learn more about
Caitlin Hoy '11.-
"I've been a work-study employee and a student leader. I studied European
politics during a semester in Greece, and I met and shadowed alumni on
different career paths. I've had the best possible Gettysburg experience."
Learn more about Adam Ortiz '10. -
"We spent over a month in class being introduced through literature
to the realities behind homelessness. . . and yet those realities didn't
truly sink in - for me, at least - until we were in D.C." Learn more
about Professor Fee's First-Year Seminar on Homelessness.
"Allen chaperoned all the dances, and I was on many parent committees
when our children were in high school. Now, we support the new
opportunities that the College offers Robia and Nick through participation
in the Gettysburg Fund." Learn more about the Smith-Herman family.
"I did service projects in high school and past College semesters, but
through CPS I developed strong relationships with people in the
community. The Center encourages us . . . to deeply examine the
‘how’ and ‘why’ in each situation." Learn more about Devan Grote '11.






