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.

103%

$308,663

raised of $300,000 goal

552

supporters

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Lily Shaw (Team Frankie/Turner)

9 months ago

Team Frankie/Turner!

Deborah Bundrage (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’01, ’07)

2 months ago

In memory of Leroy Bundrage

Robert Hurley (Alumni ’69)

2 months ago

In memory of Sally Huhn Hurley, Class of 1970

Chris & Lauren Parks (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’25, ’30)

3 months ago

Let’s go, Cavs! The Parks Family

The Duff/Yaseen family (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’32)

4 months ago

Go Cavs!

Harriett Whitaker (Alumni ’84)

5 months ago

I have wonderful memories of my years at MDS.

Linda Klingman (Grandparent ’26)

5 months ago

In memory of David Balsley

In memory of Papa who is watching over you.

Bradford Scott (Alumni ’88)

6 months ago

In honor of Mr. And Mrs. Robert L. Scott, Jr.

Kelly Smith (Alumni ’01)

6 months ago

In memory of Ryan Leonard, David Rumph and Land Bonner

Stephen Parkes

7 months ago

Thank you for your continued work in Catholic Education for the Diocese of Savannah.

Gwen Weston (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’90)

8 months ago

In memory of Chester Pierce and Sandra Tate

Meaghan Blight

8 months 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/Parent of Alumni ’96, ’98)

8 months ago

In memory of Randall Brooks Coates

Macie Macklin (Alumni ’84)

8 months ago

In honor of Mr and Mrs S T Thuente

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

8 months 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/Parent of Alumni ’02, ’04, ’06, Grandparent ’32, Trustee/Past Trustee)

8 months ago

Go Cavs!

Kathleen Prebble (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’06)

9 months ago

In memory of Brooks Coates

John Patterson (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’13)

9 months ago

In honor of Chris Sheridan

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

9 months ago

In honor of Benjamin, Matthew & Mary Margaret Smith

Anonymous (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’00, Team Monty/Freeman)

9 months ago

In memory of Chester Pierce, Patti Able, Franklin Smith

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

9 months ago

It’s great to be a Cavalier!

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

9 months ago

Go Cavs. We believe in your mission

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

9 months ago

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

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

9 months ago

Mason is goated

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

9 months ago

Go Cavs!

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

9 months ago

In memory of Franklin Smith

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

9 months ago

In honor of Bray Makowski, class of 2018

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

9 months ago

In memory of Randall "Brooks" Coates

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

9 months ago

In honor of Matt, Andrew & Layne DeFore

So proud of each of you!

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

9 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)

9 months ago

In memory of Brooks Coates '98

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

9 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)

9 months ago

In honor of Spencer Frank Hays

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

9 months ago

The Mount - Climb Together!!

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

9 months ago

Let’s go Cavs!!

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

9 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)

9 months ago

Mason told me to donate

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

9 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)

9 months ago

Family and religious support

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

9 months ago

We love MDS!

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

9 months ago

GO CAVS!

Anonymous (Faculty/Staff, Team Monty/Freeman)

9 months ago

Forever DeSales!

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

9 months ago

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

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

9 months ago

The Cavaliers deserve our best! Forever de Sales!⚔️

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

10 months ago

We do love Monty

Anne McGee (Alumni ’82, Parent/Parent of Alumni ’21)

10 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

10 months ago

In memory of Sandra Tate

Lamar and Sandy Sizemore (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’93, ’95)

10 months ago

In memory of Sandra Tate

Anonymous

10 months ago

In memory of Sandra Rees Tate

Joey Ammons

a year ago

In memory of Sandra Tate

Anonymous

a year ago

In memory of Sandra Tate

Anonymous

a year ago

In memory of Sandra Tate

Amy & Michael Kopelman

a year 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

a year ago

In honor of Faith Strong Breasties

Ean H is our Future!!!

Keisha Sanford

a year ago

For the class of 🎓 2027

Diahann Chav (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’30)

a year ago

In honor of Class of 2030

JK Smith

a year ago

Let’s go Ean and Class of 2030!

Tia Giles

a year ago

Let’s Go! Cavs

Elizabeth Acree (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’30)

a year ago

WE LOVE MDS!!!

Laura Murray (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’30)

a year ago

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

Melissa Kayden (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’26)

a year 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)

a year ago

Keep striving for the goal set before you!

Gil & Felicia Crawford

a year ago

Go Cavs - Class of 2030!

Tabitha Y (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’26)

a year ago

In honor of Caleb Linder

Clint Suttles (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’30)

a year ago

In honor of Sister Helen

Jane Willingham

a year ago

Great School! Let’s Go Cavs!! 🎓27

Shirley Sanford (Grandparent ’27)

a year ago

Let’s Go Cavalier!! 🎓 27

Kelly Smith (Alumni ’01)

a year ago

In memory of Sandra Tate

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

a year ago

In memory of Sandra Tate

Barry Johns (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’29, ’32)

a year ago

Go Cavs!

Paola Spanbauer (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’32)

a year ago

Go Cavalier’s!

Onajefe Nelson-Twakor (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’31)

a year ago

Will send check

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

a year ago

In memory of Sandra Tate

Chanel (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’32)

a year ago

Let’s go Class of ‘32!

Hampton Family (Bowman) (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’32)

a year ago

Grateful to be a part of the Cav family!

Erik Allman (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’16, ’19, ’30)

a year ago

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

Andrea Bird (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’20, ’27, ’30)

a year 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)

a year ago

In memory of Sandra Tate

Fred, Renee & Edward Massey (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’27)

a year ago

Go Cavs!

Lauren Roan-Parks (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’25, ’30)

a year 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)

a year ago

In honor of Alex Willis

Affirmation of Faith through a strong academic base

Iain & Susan Jones

a year ago

In honor of Mary Petroski & Michael Jones

Kelley Dixson (Faculty/Staff)

a year ago

In honor of Lillie Smith

John Fry (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’89, ’92)

a year ago

In honor of Jacqueline Knox Fry

Spanish teacher at MDS from 1980 to 1993

Reeves Coates (Alumni ’96, Faculty/Staff)

a year ago

In memory of Brooks Coates

Anonymous (Alumni ’70)

a year ago

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

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Banks

a year ago

In memory of Franklin Smith

Brendan O'Kane (Faculty/Staff)

a year ago

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

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

10 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!!

LaShekia Hughes (Trustee/Past Trustee)

2 months ago

I commit to the Cavaliers because MDS provided the best education to my daughter (Cierra Ridley - C/O 2021) and it is the BEST private school in Middle Georgia.

Susanne Yancisin

3 months ago

In honor of Brendan O’Kane

Mr and Mrs Mark Slonaker (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’02, ’04, ’06, Grandparent ’32, Trustee/Past Trustee)

4 months ago

In honor of Jack Rogers

It is Great to be a Cavalier!

Karen Rowley (Alumni ’77)

4 months ago

In memory of Dr. and Mrs. Charles M. Rowley

Kelly Kiefer Miller (Alumni ’06)

5 months ago

Go Cavs 💙💛

Laura and Craig Pugh (Alumni ’78)

5 months ago

In honor of Chester Pierce

In memory of Chester Pierce

Patricia Barfield (Alumni ’60)

6 months ago

In memory of Ellen Flanagan ('59)

Fifi Sheridan (Alumni ’64)

6 months ago

In honor of Honoring our forebearers, especially our parents, the Class of 1964, and all the wonderful members of the MDS village who care so much for us.

Bob Pomponio

7 months 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/Parent of Alumni ’92, Faculty/Staff)

8 months ago

In memory of Sister Grace Marie Dillard

Jennifer Adrien (Alumni ’91)

8 months ago

In honor of Carolyn Garvin

In memory of Sandra Tate

STEPHEN WILLIAMS (Alumni ’80)

8 months ago

In honor of JOHN MATHANY WILLIAMS

Matt & Kristen Selph (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’26)

8 months ago

In memory of All Holy Souls in Purgatory

Meredith Cieri

8 months ago

In honor of Joseph and Sarah Moran

Wishing a peaceful and joyful Christmas to all!

Vincent La Vecchia (Alumni ’92)

8 months ago

In honor of Chris Kelsay ('92)

Anonymous anonymous (Trustee/Past Trustee)

9 months ago

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

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

9 months ago

In memory of Tammi Lamar (class of 89)

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

9 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/Parent of Alumni ’19, Team Frankie/Turner)

9 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)

9 months ago

Go Cavs. We believe in your mission

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

9 months ago

In memory of Elmer Waterman

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

9 months ago

Keep it going!

JE Dunn Construction Company (Alumni ’87, Team Monty/Freeman)

9 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)

9 months ago

In memory of Duck Hatcher

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

9 months ago

Keep up the good work!

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

9 months ago

In memory of Lisa Sheridan

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

9 months ago

In memory of Holst C Beall, Jr.

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

9 months ago

In honor of Cindy and Fred Gonzalez

Anonymous (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’30, Team Monty/Freeman)

9 months ago

In honor of Class of 2030

Joy Wood (Team Frankie/Turner)

9 months ago

In honor of Caroline Grove

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

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

9 months ago

Cavalier Love!!!

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

9 months ago

Class of 2028!

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

9 months ago

In memory of Chester W. Pierce

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

9 months ago

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

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

9 months ago

Go Cavs!

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

9 months ago

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

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

9 months ago

In honor of Hank Riley and Carson Riley

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

9 months ago

Go Cavs!

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

9 months ago

I love Zamaria and Zaye Burch! Go CAVS!

Suzanne Maiorana (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’17)

9 months ago

In honor of Julia, Maria and Nicholas

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

9 months ago

In honor of Alysha Coates '17

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

9 months ago

In honor of Betsy and Marshall Barrett

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

9 months ago

In memory of Grandpa Dr. Joel F. Callins

Eileen Carlson (Faculty/Staff)

10 months ago

In memory of Sandra Tate

Diana McCormack

10 months ago

In memory of Sandra Rees Tate

Nina Smith

10 months ago

In memory of Sandra Tate

Jane and Joe Claxton (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’92)

10 months ago

In memory of Sandra Tate

Amy Bell (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’27)

a year 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/Parent of Alumni ’28)

a year ago

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

Anonymous

a year ago

In memory of Sandra Tate

Anonymous

a year ago

In memory of Sandra Tate

Trista Marshall (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’31)

a year ago

Love You, Tristan

Gabriele Oliviere (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’32)

a year ago

Let's Go Cavaliers!!!

Janet Kyle James (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’27)

a year ago

In honor of Robert Lee James II

Angela Dennis

a year ago

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

Anonymous (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’26)

a year ago

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

Patrick Thomas (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’30)

a year ago

Go Cavs!

Anonymous

a year ago

Go Class of 2030! Keep Pushing

Stacey Bonner

a year ago

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

Melissa Cramer (Alumni ’07)

a year ago

In honor of Sandra Tate

Remembering Mrs. Tate and her love of language

Andre Green

a year ago

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

Joseph Yarbrough (Grandparent ’31)

a year ago

My granddaughter's awesome!

Penni Zimmerman (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’25, ’28)

a year 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/Parent of Alumni ’32)

a year ago

In memory of Marguerite Stevens Williams

Go Cavs!

Mindy Attaway (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’29)

a year ago

Go Cavs!!

Andrea Bone (Grandparent ’32)

a year ago

Go Cavs!

Amy Ellison

a year ago

In memory of Sandra Tate

Anonymous (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’27)

a year ago

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

Wicky Rigos (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’32)

a year ago

Great school!

Yaseen/Duff Family (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’32)

a year ago

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

Jimese Lightfoot (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’28)

a year ago

Keep up the good work Kenadi!

Tia Giles (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’27)

a year ago

Let’s go Cavs!! 🎓 27

Trobiand Davis (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’30)

a year 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/Parent of Alumni ’06, ’12, ’14)

a year 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/Parent of Alumni ’32)

a year ago

Go Cavs!

Aileen Ibanez-Wong (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’27, ’31)

a year ago

In memory of Cenon Ibanez, Jr

Jake Dickson (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’29)

a year ago

In memory of Vincent Caraway

Go Cavs!

Meaghan Rogers (Alumni ’04, Parent/Parent of Alumni ’32)

a year ago

Forever de Sales!

CHANDRA MITCHELL (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’27)

a year ago

CAVALIER PRIDE

James Cassidy (Alumni ’75)

a year ago

In honor of The Sisters of Mercy

Cal Hays (Alumni ’73)

a year ago

In memory of Mike Garvin

Andrew Nations

a year ago

In memory of Franklin Smith

Susan Kane (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’26)

a year ago

Clay Target Team

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

a year ago

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

Marian Lewis (Parent/Parent of Alumni ’03)

a year ago

In memory of Franklin Smith

Lawrence Davis (Alumni ’77)

a year ago

In honor of Blaise Adams ‘77

In memory of Blaise Adams (1977)