Senior Class Giving

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Graduating students can pay it forward to current and future Blazers! There is a long-standing tradition of a Senior Class Gift to Hood. Every year, members of the senior class make a meaningful gift, which is an opportunity to reflect on their time here and all of the opportunities they have been given.

With your gift of ANY amount you will receive:

  • A pin to wear at Commencement 
  • Recognition in the Commencement program*

OR

Make a gift of $20.24 to name a Hood College squirrel! Click here for more information.

Make your gift today!

*Gifts must be made by April 19th to receive recognition in the Commencement program. 

For more information about Senior Class Giving, please contact Emily VanderWoude at vanderwoude@hood.edu or 301-696-3708. 

Give the gift of a Hood Legacy

Blazer Bricks

More than 100 years ago, the founders of Hood College laid the foundation for this great institution - brick by brick. 

Many parents at Hood have also opted to commemorate their student's experiences at Hood with a Blazer Brick in the Jeanne Zimmerman Gearey '52 Plaza located between Alumnae Hall and Hodson Science Center. These personalized brick pavers are a perfect way to honor the accomplishments of your graduating senior and their time spent at Hood.

  • 9”x9” - $1,000: 5 lines, 18 spaces each 
  • 6”x9” – $700: 4 lines, 18 spaces each 
  • 6”x6” – $350: 3 lines, 15 spaces each 

Click here, to purchase a Blazer Brick. 

For 20% off your Brick purchase use code H00DTW3NTY!

Your contribution is 100 percent tax deductible and benefits the Hood Fund. The Hood Fund supports student scholarships, academic programs and research, extra-curricular activities, technology in the classrooms and much more.

For more information please contact the Office of Annual Giving, at pergola@hood.edu or 301-696-3700.