FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 12, 2019
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Susan Carpenter
CLS Director of Marketing and Communications
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The Howard Levine Athletic Campus Named at Charlotte Latin School
Charlotte, N.C. - Continuing a lifelong tradition of philanthropy, Howard R. Levine, Charlotte Latin School Class of 1977, made a transformational $1 million gift toward Charlotte Latin's Vision2020 capital campaign, one of the largest capital gifts in the school's history, thus naming the school's south campus.
The Howard Levine Athletic Campus was officially named in a ceremony on Saturday, November 9, 2019. Surrounded by classmates, friends, family, and members of the Charlotte Latin community, Levine spoke of his experience at Latin. "I now vividly recognize and acknowledge the opportunities that a Latin education allowed me. The culture is still in place after 50 years and that is phenomenal," he said.
Levine's gift showcases Charlotte Latin's south campus as an athletic complex. CLS Head of School Charles D. Baldecchi said, "This portion of our campus is a special place that the Board and school leadership had the wisdom to purchase when the opportunity arose. These acres truly differentiate Charlotte Latin. Athletics are an extension of the classroom, bringing people together with self-sacrifice, teamwork, and an incredible amount of spirit at the core."
The Howard Levine Athletic Campus includes playing and practice fields, concessions, locker rooms, a training room, cross country trails, a lake, and a tennis complex. "Certainly, Howard Levine exemplifies what it means to serve others and to give back. Thanks to this generous gift, we can honor our mission to students for generations to come. On behalf of the Board and the entire Latin community, we could not be more grateful." said CLS Board Chair Thad Sharrett, Charlotte Latin Class of 1989.
A midday ceremony and unveiling were followed by lunch with special guests.
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About Charlotte Latin School
Founded in 1970, Charlotte Latin School is an independent, coeducational, non-sectarian, college-preparatory, day school serving approximately 1,400 students in transitional kindergarten through grade twelve. Charlotte Latin does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation or national origin in the administration of its educational programs, admissions policies, employment practices, or other school-administered programs. Click for more information.