89ers

Save any room?

Instead of saving room for dessert, Converse alumnae are saving room in their budget each month to support the Converse Annual Fund

Join the “89ers” today...a simple, affordable way to impact the future of Converse College!

Join in a new opportunity that makes supporting Converse simple and affordable! The “89ers” are alumnae like Catherine Woodrum Pogue ’05 and Jennifer Wahl Settle ’06 who have pledged to skip one or two small luxuries each month – perhaps a Starbucks® coffee or a dessert while out for dinner – so they can redirect those funds to support deserving young women at Converse.

The “89ers” are taking their place in continuing the legacy of alumnae who make education possible for the next generation, just as those who came before them have done. Named for the year of Converse’s founding, 1889, the group welcomes any alumna who commits to giving an amount ending in “.89” (minimum of $5.89) per month through the convenience of a bank draft or credit card.

Meet Our First “89ers”

Jennifer Wahl Settle ’06

“When I was a student, Converse and her donors were very supportive of me both academically and personally. I always felt like a priority. Now I want to return the favor as best as I can. Small savings like taking my lunch to work from time to time add up during the month. By giving these savings as a member of the “89ers,” I am doing my part to ensure that others have the same life-changing experience I had.”

Catherine Woodrum Pogue ’05

“Integrity, character, the importance of doing the right thing...these lessons and values that Converse instilled in me impact my personal and professional life every day. I believe that giving back to Converse is the right thing to do! Making a manageable, monthly payment is a convenient way to show my support and easier to budget than one large sum.”

For more information about joining the “89ers” call Allyson Tesh at 864.596.9053 or email at allyson.tesh@converse.edu.