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Loyd Pakradooni '65
On the occasion of his 50th Reunion, Loyd Pakradooni wanted to make a meaningful contribution on behalf of his class and opted for a planned gift which allowed him to make it more significant. "This is important to me---for my family, my class, the school, and my legacy," Loyd commented. The Pakradooni family has been involved at EA since Loyd's uncles and father were students at the school, and that legacy carried on to the next two generations.
Episcopal set the groundwork for life and taught its students to "do it correctly." "Of course the academics, sports, and community service were always there; but along the way, we learned values. They were not taught as a subject might be, but were demonstrated by example---we just absorbed them from our teachers and the environment that was EA. It set the moral compass for my life."
In reflecting on what makes Episcopal so special, Loyd said it reminds him of "a river that runs through a canyon to shape and define it." Episcopal has had that common thread throughout its long history. As one of the collaborators on the "Excellence that Endures: The First 225 Years of Episcopal Academy" book that was published in 2010, Loyd revisited that long history. At its core, the school has "remained true to its early mission–to provide students a rigorous course of study in preparation for undergraduate work–by applying itself always to the improvement of the young people in its care." Loyd believes that the essence and excellence of Episcopal will endure, hale and hearty as it always has, in large part because of the interest and commitment of its alumni. One of the school's main strengths is in building character.
The Class of 1965 decided to establish a financial aid fund to help a student from an under-represented population within the community, who demonstrates to the highest degree potential for excellence, a sense of charity, and a willingness to serve others. Loyd's gift will go directly to this fund and help the school provide that strong, well-rounded education to students that need some assistance.