Dear Friends of St. Mary’s Ryken,

As we reflect on the close of the 2024–2025 fiscal year, I am filled with deep gratitude for the unwavering generosity and dedication of our St. Mary’s Ryken family. Your commitment to our mission has created opportunities that extend far beyond the classroom and continue to shape the lives of our students in profound ways.

Throughout the year, your support made a visible and lasting difference. Gifts to the Knight Fund helped us keep an SMR education within reach for many families by bridging the gap between tuition and the true cost of providing a transformative Catholic education. Contributions toward scholarships and financial aid ensured that deserving students could thrive in an environment that challenges them academically, supports them personally, and encourages them spiritually.

We also made significant strides in building our endowment—laying the foundation for long-term investment in academic innovation, student opportunities, and affordability. Thanks to a successful campaign and support from the State of Maryland, we were proud to install a new turf field in the MIL Family Stadium, enhancing the experience of our student-athletes and school community.

One of the greatest sources of encouragement this year was the strength of our community engagement. Our Board of Trustees and faculty and staff led by example with exceptional participation in giving. Alumni and alumni parents also reconnected with our school in remarkable ways, attending events throughout the year and reminding us all of the enduring bonds formed at St. Mary’s Ryken, Ryken High School and St. Mary’s Academy.

Because of you, our students had the chance to grow—not only as scholars, but as servant leaders, artists, athletes, and young people grounded in faith. From service projects and spiritual retreats to academic achievements and creative performances, their experiences this year have been enriched by your generosity.

God bless,

Rick Wood
President and CEO