Spirit of Mercy Annual Fund

Earlier this year, we launched our Strategic Plan: Tradition Meets Tomorrow—a bold vision for the future of MDS.

With your commitment to faith, excellence, and community, we can achieve our Annual Fund goal for the 2025-2026 academic year. In preparation for Mount de Sales’ 150 years of commitment to excellence, we encourage you to give during this exciting time in the Academy’s history. Come be a part of who we are and where we’re going.

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Lily Shaw (Team Frankie/Turner)

2 months ago

Team Frankie/Turner!

Bob Pomponio

7 days ago

In honor of Chaminade’s 56 Gold Star Alumni

Dear Brendan, Thoughts and Prayers for continued success with your school’s Mission of Faith, Formation, and Family. Blessings. ✝️🙏

Jane and Joe Claxton (Parent ’92, Faculty/Staff)

8 days ago

In memory of Sister Grace Marie Dillard

Jennifer Adrien (Alumni ’91)

20 days ago

In honor of Carolyn Garvin

In memory of Sandra Tate

STEPHEN WILLIAMS (Alumni ’80)

a month ago

In honor of JOHN MATHANY WILLIAMS

Matt & Kristen Selph (Parent ’26)

a month ago

In memory of All Holy Souls in Purgatory

Meredith Cieri

a month ago

In honor of Joseph and Sarah Moran

Wishing a peaceful and joyful Christmas to all!

Vincent La Vecchia (Alumni ’92)

a month ago

In honor of Chris Kelsay ('92)

Anonymous anonymous (Trustee/Past Trustee)

2 months ago

Its the best school in Middle GA with the best President.

Mike Harrelson (Alumni ’89, Team Monty/Freeman)

2 months ago

In memory of Tammi Lamar (class of 89)

Verda Colvin (Trustee/Past Trustee, Team Monty/Freeman)

2 months ago

Mount de Sales Academy is outstanding, and our Macon community is the better for her spiritual and educational guidance of our youth.

Brandi Dykes (Parent ’19, Team Frankie/Turner)

2 months ago

In honor of Mason Turner

KEEP UP THE AMAZING WORK SON WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU AND ALL THE SUPPORT YOU GIVE TO THE THINGS YOU LOVE THE MOST!

Bob & Gerrie O’Kane (Team Frankie/Turner)

2 months ago

Go Cavs. We believe in your mission

Elisabeth Ann Waterman Waterman (Alumni ’93, Team Monty/Freeman)

2 months ago

In memory of Elmer Waterman

George Harrison (Parent ’30, Team Monty/Freeman)

2 months ago

Keep it going!

Todd Stuart (Alumni ’87, Team Monty/Freeman)

2 months ago

In honor of Glynn & Linda Stuart

I've always considered the friendships I made, the education I received and the grounding in my faith at MDS instrumental in my life and career. My nieces and another generation of our family is building their foundation on the Cavalier spirit - we are grateful for the MDS community!

Jody Hatcher (Alumni ’69, Team Frankie/Turner)

2 months ago

In memory of Duck Hatcher

Royce Collins (Trustee/Past Trustee, Team Frankie/Turner)

2 months ago

Keep up the good work!

Vincent La Vecchia (Alumni ’92, Team Monty/Freeman)

2 months ago

In memory of Lisa Sheridan

Jim and Ann Beall (Alumni ’87, Parent ’26, Team Monty/Freeman)

2 months ago

In memory of Holst C Beall, Jr.

Kaylee Freeman (Alumni ’10, Team Frankie/Turner)

2 months ago

In honor of Cindy and Fred Gonzalez

Anonymous (Parent ’30, Team Monty/Freeman)

2 months ago

In honor of Class of 2030

Joy Wood (Team Frankie/Turner)

2 months ago

In honor of Caroline Grove

MDS is an outstanding school! Proud to be a supporter!

Karla Andrews (Alumni ’80, Team Monty/Freeman)

2 months ago

Cavalier Love!!!

Derrish Martin (Parent ’28, Team Frankie/Turner)

2 months ago

Class of 2028!

Jo Ellen Pierce (Alumni ’66, ’74, ’98, ’02, Team Monty/Freeman)

2 months ago

In memory of Chester W. Pierce

Kathryn Hurst (Parent ’29, Team Monty/Freeman)

2 months ago

I love that my son loves the school and it's environment.

Andrea Bird (Parent ’20, ’27, ’30, Team Monty/Freeman)

2 months ago

Go Cavs!

Melanie Bentley (Faculty/Staff, Team Monty/Freeman)

2 months ago

In honor of Drew '25, Wil '12, & Olivia '08

Christy Cranford (Trustee/Past Trustee, Team Frankie/Turner)

2 months ago

In honor of Hank Riley and Carson Riley

Lesley Tanner (Alumni ’98, Parent ’28, Team Frankie/Turner)

2 months ago

Go Cavs!

Rhonda Walker (Parent ’23, ’29, Team Monty/Freeman)

2 months ago

I love Zamaria and Zaye Burch! Go CAVS!

Suzanne Maiorana (Parent ’17)

2 months ago

In honor of Julia, Maria and Nicholas

Jennifer Coates (Faculty/Staff, Team Frankie/Turner)

2 months ago

In honor of Alysha Coates '17

Martha Barrett (Faculty/Staff, Team Frankie/Turner)

2 months ago

In honor of Betsy and Marshall Barrett

Dr. Keisha Callins (Parent ’27, Team Monty/Freeman)

2 months ago

In memory of Grandpa Dr. Joel F. Callins

Eileen Carlson (Faculty/Staff)

3 months ago

In memory of Sandra Tate

Diana McCormack

3 months ago

In memory of Sandra Rees Tate

Nina Smith

3 months ago

In memory of Sandra Tate

Jane and Joe Claxton (Parent ’92)

3 months ago

In memory of Sandra Tate

Amy Bell (Parent ’27)

3 months ago

We love the opportunities for a strong academic environment, a strong community in the performing and literary arts departments, competitive Model U.N., Mock Trial teams, and other academic, faith-based, and service-related activities.

Miner Family (Parent ’28)

3 months ago

Grateful for the opportunity to give back to a school that continues to shape the hearts and minds with faith and purpose.

Anonymous

4 months ago

In memory of Sandra Tate

Anonymous

4 months ago

In memory of Sandra Tate

Trista Marshall (Parent ’31)

4 months ago

Love You, Tristan

Gabriele Oliviere (Parent ’32)

4 months ago

Let's Go Cavaliers!!!

Janet Kyle James (Parent ’27)

4 months ago

In honor of Robert Lee James II

Angela Dennis

4 months ago

Let’s go Ean! Have a great swimming season. Go Cavs!!

Anonymous (Parent ’26)

4 months ago

Honoring the Class of 2026! 📣 Go Cavs! #MDS

Patrick Thomas (Parent ’30)

4 months ago

Go Cavs!

Anonymous

4 months ago

Go Class of 2030! Keep Pushing

Stacey Bonner

4 months ago

We love and support family Ean Harrison and school. It takes a village and we are 10 toes down!

Melissa Cramer (Alumni ’07)

4 months ago

In honor of Sandra Tate

Remembering Mrs. Tate and her love of language

Andre Green

4 months ago

Keep achieving Ean!!! Andre, Bevley, Aj, and Lauren!

Joseph Yarbrough (Grandparent ’31)

4 months ago

My granddaughter's awesome!

Penni Zimmerman (Parent ’25, ’28)

4 months ago

Mount de Sales Academy is a family and we take care of each other! My family has never felt it more than this year. We are immensely appreciative of our Cavalier Family! 🙌

Mary Fitzgerald (Parent ’32)

4 months ago

In memory of Marguerite Stevens Williams

Go Cavs!

Mindy Attaway (Parent ’29)

4 months ago

Go Cavs!!

Andrea Bone (Grandparent ’32)

4 months ago

Go Cavs!

Amy Ellison

4 months ago

In memory of Sandra Tate

Anonymous (Parent ’27)

4 months ago

Our family has been beyond blessed to be party of this community- we grateful!

Wicky Rigos (Parent ’32)

4 months ago

Great school!

Yaseen/Duff Family (Parent ’32)

4 months ago

Happy and proud to be a part of the Cavalier legacy!

Jimese Lightfoot (Parent ’28)

4 months ago

Keep up the good work Kenadi!

Tia Giles (Parent ’27)

4 months ago

Let’s go Cavs!! 🎓 27

Trobiand Davis (Parent ’30)

4 months ago

I committed because I love this school is faith-basrd and provides an exceptional education. The faculty and staff are highly skilled and really care about the students.

James Massey (Parent ’06, ’12, ’14)

4 months ago

In honor of Mrs. Sandra Tate

Mrs. Tate was a major part of my life as a former MDS teacher as well as in the lives of all of my children; all three of my daughters are MDS graduates.

Staci Bennett (Parent ’32)

4 months ago

Go Cavs!

Aileen Ibanez-Wong (Parent ’27, ’31)

4 months ago

In memory of Cenon Ibanez, Jr

Jake Dickson (Parent ’29)

4 months ago

In memory of Vincent Caraway

Go Cavs!

Meaghan Rogers (Alumni ’04, Parent ’32)

4 months ago

Forever de Sales!

CHANDRA MITCHELL (Parent ’27)

4 months ago

CAVALIER PRIDE

James Cassidy (Alumni ’75)

4 months ago

In honor of The Sisters of Mercy

Cal Hays (Alumni ’73)

4 months ago

In memory of Mike Garvin

Andrew Nations

5 months ago

In memory of Franklin Smith

Susan Kane (Parent ’26)

6 months ago

Clay Target Team

Martha Barrett (Parent ’12, ’15, Faculty/Staff)

6 months ago

In honor of Betsy Barrett (2012) and Marshall Barrett (2015)

Marian Lewis (Parent ’03)

6 months ago

In memory of Franklin Smith

Lawrence Davis (Alumni ’77)

6 months ago

In memory of Blaise Adams (1977)

Ronny Turner (Parent ’19, Team Frankie/Turner)

2 months ago

Mason has excelled every since he started school at Mount De Sales. I attribute alot his success as an adult to him being at MDS. Plus I love being a Cavalier family member. GO CAVS!! Go Team Frankie/Turner!!

Gwen Weston (Parent ’90)

8 days ago

In memory of Chester Pierce and Sandra Tate

Meaghan Blight

15 days ago

In honor of Brendan O’Kane

Proud of Brendan O’Kane’s leadership, energy and enthusiasm for all things Macon, education and of course Mount de Sales!

Deacon Don and Karen Coates (Parent ’96, ’98)

20 days ago

In memory of Randall Brooks Coates

Macie Macklin (Alumni ’84)

a month ago

In honor of Mr and Mrs S T Thuente

John Fry (Parent ’89, ’92, Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

In honor of Jackie Fry - Faculty 1980 - 1993. John B. Fry, Jr. - class of 1989; Alice Fry Shepley - class of 1992.

Kathy & Mark Slonaker (Parent ’02, ’04, ’06, Grandparent ’32, Trustee/Past Trustee)

a month ago

Go Cavs!

Kathleen Prebble (Parent ’06)

a month ago

In memory of Brooks Coates

John Patterson (Parent ’13)

2 months ago

In honor of Chris Sheridan

B. Todd & Mary Kay Smith (Parent ’20, Team Frankie/Turner)

2 months ago

In honor of Benjamin, Matthew & Mary Margaret Smith

Anonymous (Parent ’00, Team Monty/Freeman)

2 months ago

In memory of Chester Pierce, Patti Able, Franklin Smith

Moya Kombrinck (Student ’32, Parent ’30, Team Monty/Freeman)

2 months ago

It’s great to be a Cavalier!

Bob&Gerrie O’Kane (Team Monty/Freeman)

2 months ago

Go Cavs. We believe in your mission

Lauren Deal (Faculty/Staff, Team Monty/Freeman)

2 months ago

In honor of the past, present, and future Cavaliers!

Christian Sims (Alumni ’19, Team Frankie/Turner)

2 months ago

Mason is goated

Weston Stroud (Alumni ’17, Trustee/Past Trustee, Team Frankie/Turner)

2 months ago

Go Cavs!

Jessica Asbell Oravec (Alumni ’03, Team Frankie/Turner)

2 months ago

In memory of Franklin Smith

Laura Maples (Parent ’18, Team Frankie/Turner)

2 months ago

In honor of Bray Makowski, class of 2018

Donald Coates (Parent ’96, ’98, ’04, Team Monty/Freeman)

2 months ago

In memory of Randall "Brooks" Coates

Kay DeFore (Parent ’98, Grandparent ’27, ’30, Team Monty/Freeman)

2 months ago

In honor of Matt, Andrew & Layne DeFore

So proud of each of you!

Amy Brantley (Faculty/Staff, Team Monty/Freeman)

2 months ago

Mount de Sales is such a special place and I'm blessed to be a graduate and also a member of the Faculty/Staff. Go CAVS!!!

Reeves Coates (Alumni ’96, Faculty/Staff, Team Frankie/Turner)

2 months ago

In memory of Brooks Coates '98

Allen Ragsdale & Family (Parent ’09, ’12, ’28, Team Frankie/Turner)

2 months ago

Allie Little Smith - Alumni '09, Savanna Little - Alumni '12, Allen Ragsdale Class of '28. Go Cavs!

Cal Hays (Alumni ’73, Team Monty/Freeman)

2 months ago

In honor of Spencer Frank Hays

Kenny Epps (Alumni ’04, Faculty/Staff, Team Monty/Freeman)

2 months ago

The Mount - Climb Together!!

Eric and Kae Harrison (Parent ’30, Team Monty/Freeman)

2 months ago

Let’s go Cavs!!

Elaine Baer (Alumni ’65, Team Monty/Freeman)

2 months ago

I’m a firm believer in Catholic education. I know Mt. de Sales continues to offer exceptional educational opportunities for the students.

Billy Eidson (Team Frankie/Turner)

2 months ago

Mason told me to donate

Matt & Penni Zimmerman (Parent ’28, Team Frankie/Turner)

2 months ago

We support Mount de Sales because this school provides more than just an excellent education - it nurtures their faith, values, and character. Our gift is an investment to MDS where academic success and spiritual growth go hand in hand. We want to ensure that MDS continues this legacy for another 150+ years!

Launa Hufg (Grandparent ’27, Team Monty/Freeman)

2 months ago

Family and religious support

Natalie Rodriguez (Parent ’32, Team Frankie/Turner)

2 months ago

We love MDS!

Jake Grisamore (Faculty/Staff, Team Frankie/Turner)

2 months ago

GO CAVS!

Anonymous (Faculty/Staff, Team Monty/Freeman)

2 months ago

Forever DeSales!

Liza Sumowski (Parent ’22, ’23, Faculty/Staff, Team Frankie/Turner)

2 months ago

In honor of In honor of Finn ‘22 and Gray ‘23. Forever de Sales!

Brendan O’Kane (Faculty/Staff, Team Monty/Freeman)

2 months ago

The Cavaliers deserve our best! Forever de Sales!⚔️

Mason Turner (Alumni ’19, Team Monty/Freeman)

2 months ago

We do love Monty

Anne McGee (Alumni ’82, Parent ’21)

3 months ago

I have a deep desire to give back on the school that had such a positive impact on my life.

Roy Robinson Kelly IV

3 months ago

In memory of Sandra Tate

Lamar and Sandy Sizemore (Parent ’93, ’95)

3 months ago

In memory of Sandra Tate

Anonymous

3 months ago

In memory of Sandra Rees Tate

Joey Ammons

3 months ago

In memory of Sandra Tate

Anonymous

4 months ago

In memory of Sandra Tate

Anonymous

4 months ago

In memory of Sandra Tate

Amy & Michael Kopelman

4 months ago

In memory of Sandra Rees Tate. Kindly send acknowledgment to her son Ben Wills that a gift was made in Sandra's memory (without amount). Ben Wills 209 Edenton Pl Villanova PA 19085

Angela Tomlin-Hart

4 months ago

In honor of Faith Strong Breasties

Ean H is our Future!!!

Keisha Sanford

4 months ago

For the class of 🎓 2027

Diahann Chav (Parent ’30)

4 months ago

In honor of Class of 2030

JK Smith

4 months ago

Let’s go Ean and Class of 2030!

Tia Giles

4 months ago

Let’s Go! Cavs

Elizabeth Acree (Parent ’30)

4 months ago

WE LOVE MDS!!!

Laura Murray (Parent ’30)

4 months ago

We are so proud to call MDS home and to be a part of the Cavalier family!!

Melissa Kayden (Parent ’26)

4 months ago

In honor of Maddie Kayden and the class of 2026

We are proud and grateful to be part of this amazing MDS community.

Mrs. Avis Zanders (Student ’30)

4 months ago

Keep striving for the goal set before you!

Gil & Felicia Crawford

4 months ago

Go Cavs - Class of 2030!

Tabitha Y (Parent ’26)

4 months ago

In honor of Caleb Linder

Clint Suttles (Parent ’30)

4 months ago

In honor of Sister Helen

Jane Willingham

4 months ago

Great School! Let’s Go Cavs!! 🎓27

Shirley Sanford (Grandparent ’27)

4 months ago

Let’s Go Cavalier!! 🎓 27

Kelly Smith (Alumni ’01)

4 months ago

In memory of Sandra Tate

Emily Brown (Alumni ’94, Parent ’21, ’24, Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

In memory of Sandra Tate

Barry Johns (Parent ’29, ’32)

4 months ago

Go Cavs!

Paola Spanbauer (Parent ’32)

4 months ago

Go Cavalier’s!

Onajefe Nelson-Twakor (Parent ’31)

4 months ago

Will send check

Paul Midkiff (Parent ’09, ’13, Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

In memory of Sandra Tate

Chanel (Parent ’32)

4 months ago

Let’s go Class of ‘32!

Hampton Family (Bowman) (Parent ’32)

4 months ago

Grateful to be a part of the Cav family!

Erik Allman (Parent ’16, ’19, ’30)

4 months ago

We love MDS…the faith based education, the teachers, the campus, just everything!!!

Andrea Bird (Parent ’20, ’27, ’30)

4 months ago

A Cavalier honors God, family, and community. MDS inspires our children achieve these goals and become the best versions of themselves.

Anne Krabacher (Alumni ’92)

4 months ago

In memory of Sandra Tate

Fred, Renee & Edward Massey (Parent ’27)

4 months ago

Go Cavs!

Lauren Roan-Parks (Parent ’25, ’30)

4 months ago

We believe in doing what is right, not what is easy, we believe in excellence without pretense. Let’s go, Cavs! 💙💛

Launa Huff (Grandparent ’27)

4 months ago

In honor of Alex Willis

Affirmation of Faith through a strong academic base

Iain & Susan Jones

4 months ago

In honor of Mary Petroski & Michael Jones

Kelley Dixson (Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

In honor of Lillie Smith

John Fry (Parent ’89, ’92)

6 months ago

In honor of Jacqueline Knox Fry

Spanish teacher at MDS from 1980 to 1993

Reeves Coates (Alumni ’96, Faculty/Staff)

6 months ago

In memory of Brooks Coates

Anonymous (Alumni ’70)

6 months ago

Mount de Sales gave me a great education and I really appreciate it!

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Banks

6 months ago

In memory of Franklin Smith

Brendan O'Kane (Faculty/Staff)

7 months ago

I'm committed because I believe in our mission and our future! It's great to be a Cavalier!