Join us for the
25th Anniversary GalaSaturday, April 26, 2025
5:30 p.m. Cocktails & Gallery
7 p.m. Dinner
The Westin Poinsett
120 S Main St.
Greenville, SC 29601
Black tie optional.
Celebrate the Governor’s School’s 25th Anniversary while experiencing the incredible talent of our young artists!
This special evening will feature a gallery of student work and exhibits from all six art areas—Creative Writing, Dance, Drama, Film, Music, and Visual Arts.
We will also honor esteemed alumni with the Distinguished Alumni and Young Alumni awards and recognize longtime donors with Luminary awards.
All proceeds to benefit Thrive25: Elevate Excellence. Expand Possibilities.—our 25th anniversary fund dedicated to empowering the next generation of artists and scholars.
Additional Weekend Festivities!
Join us for the 25th Anniversary Drama Alumni Reading on Friday, April 25, followed by a reception at the Grand Bohemian Hotel! Learn more.
ELEVATE EXCELLENCE. EXPAND possibilities.
All proceeds from the 25th Anniversary Gala will benefit THRIVE25—a visionary fund dedicated to expanding and enriching arts experiences for our Govies.
This initiative provides vital support for new and evolving programs that push creative boundaries, enhance pre-professional opportunities, and give our young artists an even greater edge in their artistic field.
Your support of THRIVE25 fuels innovation, amplifies impact, and ensures that the next generation of artists can dream bigger and achieve more. Join us in shaping the future of the arts for South Carolina.
FOUNDATION
CO-CHAIRED BY
Terry Grayson-Caprio & Michael Caprio
Eleanor & Irv Welling III
Hosted BY
Dr. Cedric Adderley
JoAnne Craig & Lorin Anderson
Betsy Beam & Guy Schneggenburger
Karen Calhoun & George Acker
Marion & William Crawford
Katherine & Rick Davis
Megan & Matthew Dosch
Karen & David E. Dukes
Laura & Marvin Dukes
Betty Farr & Secretary Dick Riley
Mary & Ted Gentry
Nancy & Dr. Bruce Halverson
Courtney & Sean Hartness
Rebecca & Robert Hartness
Bob Horger
Katie & Robert Howell
Dr. Harriet & Ronald Jaworowski
David Keller
Ali Levin & Stephen Cox
Nancy & Erwin Maddrey II
Fain & Wes McDaniel
Josh Myers
Christie & Bob Nachman
Diana Peck Maki & Carl Maki
Suzy & Chad Prosser
Gay Randolph & Robert Breakfield
Minor & Hal Shaw
Susie Skillman & Brian Harris
Brittany Timmons
Teresa & Billy Webster
