2018-2019 Digital Impact Report | The Archer School for Girls

Impact Takes Courage

Below you will find stories from members of the Archer community, those involved from the School’s founding to its current day, who have given and continue to give – and why. It is through the incredible support of the entire community that The Archer School for Girls can continue to lead the way for girls’ education, and women everywhere. Thank you for your courage in supporting future female leaders.

Charles Dolginer
"I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to participate in the forming of Archer. You don’t get these opportunities often where you can onboard something and make a difference."
Jennifer Kim Zeller
"As I came to campus more and more, I realized every time I came I was inspired. Then I started saying to people, 'If you just need a dose of inspiration, all you have to do is come to Archer.'"
Amber Buck Hamilton '04
"I was able to be myself at Archer and participate in basketball and theater. I was allowed to be loud and silly and I left feeling confident as a woman. There’s something special in the air here."
Liz & Barbara Topkis
"Archer gives girls the opportunity to be individuals, and it has a diverse student body. This is why we continue to give. Archer is a school that Los Angeles needs."
John Ohanesian
"I don't give just because my daughters went here; I believe in what Archer is doing. This speaks to the School's strong mission, philosophy, and leadership."
Mike Carter
"Why give money to a place you work for? It’s not for the institution; it's for the mission. I want to support those values, especially for our students who wouldn't have a chance to go to a place like Archer without the generous donors to our financial aid program."
Helen & Harlan Harrison
"We thank Archer for providing the setting, creative curriculum, and caring teachers that are the hallmarks of success."
Danielle & Gene Salomon
"We give because we believe in Archer's mission to invest in all different kinds of girls and provide an all-girls education based on evidence and research."
Marla Terry
"It's special to work at Archer and see your daughter in the hallways during the day. Those are my most treasured moments."
Olivia Moon
"If you want to know what a person values the most, you have to see what they do with their money. To me, it’s obvious to spend money on what you value. I give because I value this community and the education of the girls."
Anni Baghdasarian
"There are challenges to being a woman in the workforce. If there is one less girl that has to face these challenges because of the difference I can make or that Edlio can make, I would love to help with that."
Jasmine Chen '13
"Coming into Archer, I was extremely shy and very quiet. Archer encouraged me to develop my personality and find my voice, which was incredible."
Maria Chavez
"He trabajado en Archer por 20 años."
Reed Farley
"Archer is a dynamic community that focuses on the development of not only our students but also our faculty. There is a real sense of collaboration, risk taking, and an appreciation for trying new things."
Melanie & Jonathan Forster
"We know that Archer girls are receiving a purposeful curriculum and are growing up in a safe environment that allows them to find their voice, spread their wings, and embrace their passions and desires."
Jeannine Vanian
"As a woman who works in finance, which is a typically male-dominated field, it gives me great pleasure to see my daughter develop such poise at a young age. Archer has provided an environment where she has developed the intellectual confidence to speak freely about her opinions and ideas in a place where she feels safe and supported."
Richard Suckle
"Young women can be who they want to be and are exposed to things they may not have seen otherwise. We believe in breaking down any preconceived notions about women and girls."
Josie Bahedry
"People are nervous to talk about financial aid – but I see it as an honor. I want my daughters and I to be the face of it."
Jamie & Patrick Tierney
"With the new Diana Meehan Center open and the Strategic Plan finalized, we hope to see the girls continue to flourish, break glass ceilings, and push boundaries."
Kelli Bernard
"I give to Archer because I believe in supporting the organizations that we are part of. I give of my time, talent, and treasures where possible – an example and value passed down by my mom and one I want to pass on to my daughter Lacey."
Cristina Wong & Conly Chi
"Our hope is that Archer will continue to solidify its reputation as an innovative leader in progressive education and developing young female minds."
Annie Wands '01
"I was in the unique position of being in one of the first classes, where we really got to decide what traditions we wanted to start. It’s great to see which traditions have continued on at Archer, and which ones the newer classes have taken, changed, and grown."