Letter From The WHS Foundation President ......Testimonial from a WHS parent THE LEGACY NEWSLETTER VOLUME 25 FALL/WINTER 2012 FALL/WINTER 2012 This past September, …

THE LEGACY NEWSLETTER

Letter From The WHS Foundation President

FALL/WINTER 2012 VOL. 25

Friends of Washburn High School,

The school year is well under way at Washburn, as is the Foundation’s support of the School, students, and staff. Last spring I wrote in this space that the one constant in today’s public school budgeting environment is a lack of adequate public funding due to budget cuts. This scenario seems to have become the new norm, with public institutions in many sectors increasingly relying on alternate and private sources of funding to meet their needs.

Washburn High School is no exception to this trend. In order to achieve its goal of Excellence in Academics, Arts, and Athletics, Washburn has partnered with the WHS Foundation to attempt to fill in specific gaps in funding and provide unique opportunities to students that they would not otherwise have without outside support.

This is where YOU come in!

Last spring I shared that, in working with the administration at Washburn, we identified over $150,000 of potential ANNUAL funding needs, including tutoring, scholarships, and grants to teachers. I am happy to report that you listened, and, with the leadership of a group of alumni sponsors, successfully met our Spring Match Fund and raised over $70,000 toward our goal. Please see the article in this Newsletter for more information.

While the recent fundraising success is laudable, our work is not finished. We have a lot of work to do to continue to connect new donors to the success story that is being written at Washburn. While the existing donors have helped propel the surge of support recently, the vast majority of stakeholders in Washburn’s well-being have yet to connect and contribute. The good news is that it’s never been easier to connect to the WHSF. Simply go to WashburnConnections.org and click on “Membership” to learn how you can support Washburn and keep up with the rising tide of Miller Pride!

Please read on for more information on the “Are You In?” Membership Campaign, success stories from current and former Washburn students, information on the effort to renovate and improve the auditorium, and a great testimonial from a parent about why it’s important to support our public schools.

It’s a great time to be a Miller... Are You In?

Mark Bachman, ‘91President, WHS Foundation


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I am writing to you in support of the value of our multi-year investment in the Washburn Foundation. My wife and I first began our connection to the Washburn Foundation the first year my son decided to attend Washburn. His decision to attend Washburn fit into the pattern of attending our neighborhood public schools - first Burroughs, then Anthony and finally Washburn. We supported his decision after attending the open house as well. The open house at Washburn featured a diverse student body and new principal -Carol-that told the truth. Carol was going into the “fresh start” year and this appealed to us since she could only influence change if she could manage the mix of skills and commitment of the teaching professionals. I listened to Carol say that some things would not be perfect, some things will surprise us, but with the rich diverse mix of students and committed parents and community we had the foundation to make this fresh start work. We decided to contribute in support of the three “A’s” : Academics, Arts, Athletics that needed funding in the early phases. Investing in the school your child attends is not a new idea, or more noble than other causes, but if you heard the case for how basic some of the needs were at this point in Washburn’s history you knew it was a place where you could make a big impact. The key for this investment decision is even broader than the needs of the school. The payoff comes in the strength a strong high school provides to the community. As Washburn has progressed from turnaround project to a success - the benefits to the community are evident. The revival of Washburn keeps kids in the community building bonds with each other, neighbors and parents. Kids walk to school, parents and adults without kids at the school attend athletic events together - for the

community connections that are reinforced when you see each other at football or basketball games. With more kids attending Washburn and staying in the community - we cut down the number of parents who abandon the school district and neighborhoods when their kids reach school age. This continuity adds to the bonds of the neighborhood - increasing the value we place in our homes and the businesses in the neighborhood.

Our son is now in his first year of college, using his Washburn education to apply and get accepted at 8 different colleges. Our son’s experience with the diverse population at Washburn has forever changed his outlook on where he feels comfortable and the kinds of environments that feel right for him. My daughter - now a sophomore at Washburn - never hesitated about where she was going to high school. She has been able to embrace all the benefits from Washburn sports (basketball, soccer, track) and student council. Her friends are from all over the Washburn attendance area and have led us to meeting some new friends of our own in the form of their parents. Invest in the foundation for your kids, your community and the future of rich friendships the connection will provide. Rich Renikoff

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This past September, something happened just across ol’ MacQuarrie Field that hadn’t occurred in over 30 years: Ramsey Middle School opened the new academic year as a community middle school (6th -8th grade). For decades Ramsey served as a junior high school for Washburn High School. It was the proverbial feeder of future Millers. Now it’s back! The new principal Paul Marietta and his staff are very excited about the opportunity to design a curriculum and culture for a “new school” in the district. Mr. Marietta said the school will focus on implementing a rigorous curriculum that includes the STEM program (Science Technology, Engineering, and Math) and the Arts. To help students keep pace with our ever-accelerating technological world and to enhance achievement, Ramsey is one of only a handful of schools in the district to have iPads for each student. The first class of Ramsey students has already been empowered to help shape their new school. In a hotly contested election the student body chose the new Rhino mascot over the original Ramsey Rams mascot!

While there is definitely a new feel to Ramsey, some things never change. Mr. Marietta showed us the infamous “tunnel” between Washburn and Ramsey. He said this is emblematic of the past and future bond between Washburn and Ramsey. He hinted that is where he and Principal Carol Markham-Cousins have been meeting to discuss future collaborative opportunities between the two schools. See, the tunnel really does exist!

“THANK YOU for the check for $500. The students are SO eager for this opportunity to learn about printmaking and actually participate in this workshop in a professional studio.

This is truly quality enrichment!You and the Foundation are awesome!” Nancy Hinz, IB Visual Arts class instructor

Hinz’ grant is for two afternoons at Highpoint for Printmaking to expose her students to “the world of printmaking and expand their creative boundaries.” Over 40 additional staff members who requested and received financing this fall offer similar thanks for their varied projects.

Last year chemistry teacher Sam Jayakumar (and ranked table tennis player) began a “PingPong” connections/club at the request of some students, using tables going “from bad to worse,” but students came every week. Last spring a parent donated a table to the club. This year your financial donations will allow the club to purchase additional equipment to keep the dozens of players swinging. (Additional “in kind” donations are certainly welcome.)

When the Mini Grant program debuted in the spring of 1998, the Foundation was able to award less than $1000

Rhinos spotted at Ramsey Middle School

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to the school; your generosity this past year enabled us to award this fall over $18,000 in grants directly to classrooms and activities. From the Arts department to WRAP, students can experience field trips, enjoy supplemental books for the classroom, improve technology, receive care from the nurse’s office, use a bus card for a trip home from after-school tutoring. In a new IB science class the students will measure water quality in the Minnehaha Creek water shed. Environmental Systems and Society is a course which investigates how local activity impacts the global environment. What better opportunity than a creek which leads into the Mississippi River, which leads to the Gulf of Mexico? Your donations also make possible such basics as math supplies for a new section and teacher, chemicals for science classes, Braille books for a new student, and dance shoes for a dance class. Enrichment activities such as going to the Art Institute and bringing guest artists to WHS Theatre were also made possible by your gifts. Teams such as softball, boys tennis, and football received grants to supplement their fund raising.

From Media specialist Lynette Cargill: “Sincere THANKS for the Foundation mini grant. I am so excited to start spending money” on the books and magazines you make possible.

Received Donor

Scholar ($5,000 - $9,999)

AnonymousTom and Paula CrouchFarfellow Foundation (Kip and

Suzanne Knelman)Deborah and Tom HealeyRichard and Maryan SchallSteve Stoll

Gold Medalist ($1000 - $4,999)

AnonymousAnonymousKevin and Paula ArioLawrence BachmanLee W. BachmanMark and Carrie BachmanJames and Edith BrotenClass of 1981Mary GageJeremy and Sarah GraffBruce and Jean GrussingStuart and Gail HansonKathy HoffAnna Korinko and

Charles PetersonSteve and Tristin LindemannBrian Love and Ann SonnesynGeorge E. and Patty MaasDavid and Kathleen MortensonJack MuellerJohn W. NyquistRonald James PetersonRich RenikoffArne and Edie RovickKay ThomasCharles Thurick

In memory of Tom and Steve Thurick

Gavin WrightJudy Yung

Miller Pride ($100 - $999)

Anonymous Anonymous Robert and Roberta (Bobbi)

Abdo Alden Allen Gilbert Anderson Roger C. Anderson Joel Ario

In memory of Frank ArioRichard and Sharon

Astleford Lucillia Ayala Andrew and Katherine

Bachman

Martha Baker Barbara Barickman Barbara Bauer Mikkell and Lois J.

Beckman Alix Behm Janelle Beitz Toni and James Beitz Becky Thatcher-Bell and

Tracie Bell Carolynn Bell-Tuttle

In memory of Frank ArioMichael Belzer Mary T. Benson Mick Benson

In memory of Bill Shinn (‘53)Herbert and Lynne Benz Robert W. Blackmur Charles and Kathy Bodger

In memory of Frank ArioJohn and Christine

Bonnes Gladys Bowden Jeffrey and Karilyn Bowers Gwenn Branstad James and Kathryn Bratly Denny Brewster

In memory of Natalie R. Johnson (‘61)

James Malcolm and Nancy Broz

Vicki Bunker Donald J. Burns Jane Burton Eric and Gina Buss Phil Campbell and Stephanie

Steel Dayton C. Carlson Janet Carpenter Robert J. Christianson, Jr.Annadell Christman Owen Christoferson Class of June ‘48 Henry W. and Linda

Cohen David R. Conkey

In memory of Maxine Siegal (‘40) and Barbara Benton Griffith (‘40)

Barbara Connelly William (Will) Craig

In memory of Mert Runkel (‘60)

Brad and Christy Crary Karen and Todd

Dalebroux Bonnie L. Daniels Bruce H. and Marty

Danielson Don Davies

The Washburn High School Foundation would like to thank the following people who donated from July 1, 2011- September 30, 2012.

Because of you we are able to continue our goal of making Washburn High School one of the top high schools in the city with the best teachers, the best resources and the best-prepared students for the future!

Thank you for your continuous support and donations.

Donations

Donors

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Andrzej and Virginia De La Riva

Jeff DeGree Michael and Michelle

DeVaughn Pam Dewey and Mark

Maves Dirk and Sarah Parsons

DeYoung Charles and Joan Diessner Amanda Docter Lisa J. Dongoske Nancy Doyle Dennis Dunne

In memory of Patty Dunne (‘46)

Ted E. and Julie Dyste Joe Egan Craig E. Eichhorn and Margaret

BergJoan Evans Gary Exberger

In memory of Lawrence Exberger (‘38)

Elizabeth Feldman Sheila Forbes Shannon Foulkes Barbara O. Freeman,

Barbara Robert Friedman Roger H. Frommelt Stan Furber

In honor of Jim Furber (‘58) and Jane Furber Becker (‘60)

Kathy Garmezy Tom and Marcia Garton Mary Jane Gavin

In memory of Thomas W. Gavin (‘42)

Melissa Gjerde Mimi Graceman Gleekel Herbert and Judith

Goldenberg Judy Goldenberg Susan Shark Goldenberg Helen and Gordy Griller Joel Groethe Margaret Sweetser

Hagerty Bruce and Barbara

Halgren Stephen Hannes Eileen E. Hanson-Kelly

In memory of Judy Corlett (‘59)

Brian and Regan Hartney Jerome and Adrienne

Harty Robert A. and Sharon

Heiberg

Dennis Henriksen David Higgins

In memory of Dave Moore (‘42)

Bruce and Cynthia Hillyer Paula Hirschoff

In memory of Frank ArioAnita Hoffman John and Shirley Horn Chris and Karen Hoy Ernesto Infante Raymond J. Jackson Robert C. Jackson William Jackson Duane Jacobson John and Katy Stone Karen Wiggins Johnson

In memory of David Wiggins (‘55)

Margaret E. Johnson In memory of Lloyd P. Johnson

David W. Johnston Michael E. Jorgensen Dan and Meredith Jurek Matt Kane and Liz

Conway Dr. John H. and Anne N.

Kersey Michael Kesti and Jennifer May

In memory of Frank ArioJohn Keyes and Kathy

Lawless Dick and Elizabeth Kinyon Dick Krentz Daniel Kvinge Marguerite Labhard David M. and Virginia

Larson Stacy Lasley Jeff and Janet Lauber Betsy Leach

In memory of Frank ArioDean and Sarah Ledoux Michael Lee and Lori

Johnson Greg and Katie Lervick Patrick Liddiard Stephen E. Lieberman Deborah and John Lilly H. Willard Linder Gerard A. Lindgren Linda Linwick

In memory of Lois Snyder Linwick (‘38)

Leslie Livingston In memory of Robert Kilgore (‘41)

Ronald S. London Philip and Susan Long Kristin Wright Louden Nathan Marsten Dick Matson

Sevren and Leslie Maynard

John and Cindy McCreary Timothy and Katherine McGinleyJean McHugh Walter E. and Nancy

Meadley Nancy Meikle Leslie Fellows Mendelson Chris and Cathy Middlebrook

In memory of Frank ArioJeffrey and Sarah Milligan-

Toffler Thomas Moe Tilman Moe Geraldine Mooers Steve and Wendy Moore Buzz Morrison and Janet

Jones Margaret E. Murakami Jeff and Joelle Murray Rick Nelson Stuart Nielsen Randall (Randy) Niemiec Richard and Joan Niemiec Paul Nordland and Sonja

Somdah Rebecca Nyguard David and Barbara

Odegard Jean Olin

In memory of Patricia Gebhard (‘44)

Roy H. Olson William L. Olson Judith Paine Grace C. Parsons Susan L. Peirce James F. Peters

In honor of the Class of 1957Alan and Barbara Peterson Brad Peterson Corwin S. Peterson Ross and Gail Peterson Steven D. Peterson

In memory of Frank ArioAngelena Phillips Daniel Pike Sherill Piotraschke Benjamin Pofahl Mark and Janet Poston Roger H. Princell Elizabeth Heath Purdy Gloria B. Putnam

In memory of Gerald Putnam (‘53)

Jeffrey and Lisa Quist R.G. and Patricia

Hoaglund Carolyn Radtke Becky and Evan Reed Barbara Rieke Julie A. Ristau Julie Robinson

Richard and Winnie Roome

James W. Rustad Jean Cool Rustad Joy Sacre Greg Samuelson and Jean

Miller Nancy Saxhaug Barbara Schroeder Camille Schroeder Connie Scott Norm and Debra Scott Tina Sherman Bill and Carin Simpson Ann Smith William D. and Annette C.

Smith Steve and Stephanie Smith Rolf E. and Roberta H.

Sonnesyn Margaret Spriggs and

Jim Hanneman Carolyn and Thomas Stark Lisen Stoa Lynda Stout James and Deanna Stratton

In memory of Frank ArioDavid J. Sutton Chuck and Barbara

Swanson Nita Swisher

In memory of Robert Tharp (‘40)

Sandra and Dennis Talbott Richard S. and Dorothy

Taylor William J. Taylor Cokey and T. N. (Tom)

Thiss John and Carrie Tietz William and Marla

Tipping Jessica Toft Eric and Gretchen Tuck Emily Anne Tuttle John and Linda Van Straaten

In memory of Judy and Charlie Eggers

Barbara Vieburg Robert E. Vik Edward and Shirley Wade Anne-Marie and Michael

Wagener David and Sara

Weingartner Jeffrey S. Werner Fritz Westphal Douglas and Kristin White John White John M. Widen Nancy Fawcett Winslow Michael Woods Judith K. Eye Workman Steve and Ellen Young



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Orange & Blue ($1-$99)

Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Robert Ackerwold Jane Adamson Charlotte Weber

Anderson Debby Anderson

In memory of John Anderson (‘77)

Emily Anderson James and Marilyn Anderson

In memory of Richard D Anderson (‘55)

Joell and Mary Jane Anderson

Joyce Anderson In memory of Frank Ario and Harold Strobel

David Ario JoAnne Arndt Mary Arneson, M.D. and

Dale E. Hammerschmidt, M.D.

Dave and Shari Arundel Richard and Arlene Aune John and Debbi Bahr Michael Bailey Helen Hawkinson Baker

In memory of Charles Kenneth Hawkinson (‘46)

Anne Gilbert Becklean Jolene G. Beitz Donald Bergerson

In memory of Harold StrobelJerrold F. Bergfalk Gary C. Bergseng Robert S. Berkwitz Richard S. Bezdeny Gwili Blair Susan Blake-Lewis Linda Bochert Thomas Loren Bodger

In memory of Frank ArioJudy Stanthony Boylan John Boyt Mary Ann Bracket John Brenneman Joan Brown

In memory of David Amos Brown (‘42)

Mollie Brown Sally Brown Robert and Dorothy Bruer Patricia Bryan Pam Campbell Bruce Carland Gordon C. Carlson and

Diane Hansen Karlotta Heckrich Carlson

Richard Carlson In memory of David Wiggins (‘55)

David and Judy Carmein Jeanne Carroll

In memory of Ton Leach (‘45)Roger and Barbara Cersine

In memory of Harold Strobel Marilyn Miller Chapman Ann Smith Chase Norma Smith Christopher In

memory of Marilyn Whisman Monsour Tyler (‘41)

Judith M. and Frank Cirilli Gayle Reuterdahl Claus In

memory of Mr. MacQuarrie (principal) and Mrs. Clara Basford (teacher)

Jim Clinite James Colby

In memory of Harold Strobel Brian and Susan Connelly Bob Coulter Tim Cowder Bill Cranford James and Judy Daugherty John and Anne Davis Robert M. Davis Ronald W. Davis Jim and Virginia Deneen Sherman and Lois Devitt Jerry and Elizabeth

Dhennin Marilyn P. Dongoski John Doty Todd and Sharon Duncan

In memory of Frank ArioAmy and Rex Dwyer H. Duane Edberg Jeffrey C. Elavsky Scott Elton Dale H. Erickson and Susan

Isakson Jeanne Erickson Susan E. Erickson, Ph.D. Susan E Erickson Robert and Marcia Erickson

In memory of Harold Strobel David J. Evans Carl R. and Elsie Evenson

In honor of William Lydell Timothy Evenson Kelly Evenson-Mayhew Willard Everett John P. Farrell Elizabeth Fisher

In memory of Dorothy Hesier Stevenson

David and Susan Flesner W. Daniel Flory Dorothy Fontana Lois Foster Dan and Jan Frederick Kathryn Freimuth

Tim French Jeffrey Frommelt Phyllis and Newton Fuller Mark and Rosemary Gagstetter

In memory of Harold Strobel Jeremy Gale Vincent Garry Geoffrey D. Gould Bruce and Elona Graff

In memory of Frank ArioKathryn M. Grambsch Patricia Graves

In memory of Gale Graves (55)

Joan and Allen Greenberg Florence St. Mane Gregory

In memory of Wayne St ManeScott and Jane Griggs Robert Grossman David and Judith A.

Gunnarson Norman Gurstel Rachel Hall Henry and Diana Halladay Marjorie Halstead Louise M. Halverson Jeff and Joan Hamiel

In memory of Frank ArioDavid K. Hamry Grace Han Kenneth R. Hande , M.D. Patricia Hartman Hande Terry and Colleen Hansen Constance Pelto Hanson

In honor of ‘72 Officers-40th reunion (Stacy Lasley, Tom Bailey, Jodi Paulson)

Jeanne M. Harkness Janet Hatch William Haupert David Hawley John Heitkamp Audrey Hembree

In memory of Frank ArioFoster O. Hemstock Kay Kennedy Henjum Dennis and Jo Henriksen

In memory of Harold Strobel Caroline Dean Herr Barbara and Greg

Hestness Ann Buchstein Heter James E. Hetland Jill Eileen Peterson

Heuring Carol Heyl David and Lynn Hiden William E. Hill John Hillman Mary M. and Bill Hoban Mary (M. I.) Ireland

Holman Grace Huenemann

In memory of Frank Ario

Joe Husbands William W. Huttner David T. Jackson Thomas Jackson Alexandra Jacobs and Irwin

Light Janice A. Johnson Virginia Jones William R. Jorgenson Richard N. Juhl Judy Jurgensen

In memory of George Psihos (‘54)

Dr. Robert and Jacqueline Kapanjie

Gerald T. Kaplan Bobbie Kaufmann Donna Taplin Kaye-Welk Patrick Kelehan

In memory of Frank ArioThomas W. Keljik Kristin E. Kieft Robert H. Kieft Joan Freeberg Klaiber Mary Knolle

In memory of Pat Stubbs (‘61)Charles and Elizabeth

Knutson William R. Kostick

In memory of Harold Strobel Frank Kreiser Dianne Mae Bollefer Krenik

In memory of Gary KrenikLarry Kriedberg Michelle Kuklinski Dianne Curry Kurschner Christopher B. Lakey Brett and Lynda Lange Wendy Klees Larsen Donald P. Larson

In memory of Jeanne Leubner (‘47)

Liz Larson Richard Larson Robin Larson Warren W. and Elizabeth

Larson Wendy Klees Larson Marlene J. Lawson Dorothy Levy Holly B. Hannah Lewis

In memory of Frank ArioCarol E. Lindberg Ken Linwick Daniel and Marsha Loewenson

On behalf of Aaron Loewenson

Howard Loomis, Jr. Randi Luoto Jeanne Lupton






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Daniel and Kristi Lyon In memory of Frank Ario

James D. Lyons Lynn Maaske

In memory of Frank ArioDennis Maetzold Jack and Mary Ellen

Magner Judith Elzas Mandel Carol Wachter Mannetter Lynn Martin Janelle Carlson Mattson Mary Jo McDonough

In memory of Pat Stubbs (‘61)Kay McKay

In memory of Frank ArioKatherine A. McKinstry Sherwood Mellom Marlene Vartdal Meyer John and Phyllis Middlebrook

In memory of Frank ArioPaul and Barbara

Mikelson Donald R. Mittendorf Paul and Karine Moe Saralee Dworsky Mogilner Nancy Moody Bradley Morison Miriam M. (Mimi)

Molander Moss Joan Lindemann Mowatt Michael Myers

In memory of Harold Strobel Michael L. (Mike) Myers Neil Naftalin

In honor of the conscientious teachers at WHS 1947 - 1950

Carol Spencer Nelson Karen R. Nelson Kathryn A. and Rollie Nesheim

In memory of Cheryl Schott Frobenium, Janice Myren Mabley, Merriley Borell (‘63)

Lorraine Neuger In memory of Dick Henderson (‘51)

Dorothy Nordness Sally and Bruce Nydahl Joani Reinhardt Olsen Barbara Olson Michael and Mary Orman Ronald and Leslie Ostrem Robert and Jill Owen

In memory of Pat Stubbs (‘61)James and Carolyn

Parsons John A. and Carole

Peterson Scott E. Peterson

Paul Peyrat Felix M. Phillips

Carolyn Phillips Maslansky (‘47)

Alice Estes Pierce In memory of William K. Estes (‘37)

Gretchen and Larry Pinsonneault

Howard D. and Nancy Punch

Philip A. Quanbeck George and Kathryn Reimer

In memory of Frank ArioEthel M. Plitman Reinharz

In honor of Michael HughesElsie Van Den Bergh

Rhoades Michelle Rickard

In memory of Frank ArioSusan Robiner

In honor of William and Judy McGoldrick

Corinne Robinson In memory of Harold Strobel

Edward Gerard Roche Amy E. Rock Charlene Roise John M. Rosen Amos Rosenbloom Noah S. and Janet M.

Rosenbloom Elaine London Rothman

In memory of Frank ArioKaren and John Rovick Lawrence and Barbara

Rudnick Mary K. Russ Dennis and Carol Ryan James Salmon Elizabeth J. Sandell Shirley Santoro


Richard Scarlett James Schultz Zana Sehlin Roberta Shipps Cheryl A. and Bruce

Skalbeck Clifford Skorstad Emilie (Edie) Davison

Slape John S. and Linda Smaby Sheri Smith Wheeler Smith Wendell and Sandra

Snyder Marcia Sorenson Solon

In memory of Jerry Solon (‘51)

Donna J. Potretzke Sonnesyn

Jon and Kimberly Sorensen In memory of Frank Ario

Donald K. Sovell Nancy State Patricia Steffer

In memory of Frank ArioBenjamin and Roberta

Steiner Gary and Lynn Stenerson

In memory of Harold Strobel Diane Hoiosen Stephens

In memory of Jane Hoiosen Leeder (‘70)

Donald H. Stevenson John H. Stocking Frederic M. Stone Donovan and Lois Strickland

In memory of Harold Strobel Virginia Strobel

In memory of Harold Strobel Carol Taylor Cary and Kathy Teague

In memory of Frank ArioBruce and Carolyn Temte

In memory of Harold Strobel Jacquelyn Tennant Mary Jane Merriam Teslow Robert I. Tharp Lois Tigay

In memory of Pat Stubbs (‘61)Lee H. Trelstad James M. Urnes, Sr. Suzanne Sears Van Zandt Marjorie Vogel Jean C. Volna Bruce Waller

In memory of Harold Strobel Bill and Cecilia Walsh


Elizabeth Walton William K. Wangensteen Peter Warner Gretchen J. and John Watz Maurice and Nancy Webert

In memory of Harold Strobel Michael Welbaum Stephen and Sarah Weld George Wemeier

In memory of Harold Strobel Martha Werler Mary Werler Sandra and Harold Werthe

In memory of Marian Ensign Allen (‘28)

Philip E. Wheaton Steve and Patricia White

In memory of Frank ArioMarlene Haugen Widmark

Barbara Pryor Wiegand In memory of Louis R. Pryor (‘69)

Betty and Merlin Wilson Maryan Witkop Diane Mesker Woelm Allan and Carol Wurst

In memory of Harold Strobel

Kristin Ziegler Nan Raymond Zosel

In-Kind Donations Gwenn BranstadVicki BunkerJane BurtonMyrton CharneyWilliam SemansStephanie Smith

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Last spring, a group of 18 Washburn alums put forth a $35,000 contingent donation. The challenge was simple: If the Foundation could raise an additional $35,000 between May and July the group would match that $35,000. In other words, $35,000 of donations would be immediately doubled to $70,000. With your support we were able to reach the goal and “win” the challenge! We want to specifically thank these alumni for participating in the Challenge Match Fund:

Lawrence Bachman (1941)Lee Bachman (1959)Mark and Carrie Bachman (1991)Jim and Kathryn Bratly (1959 and 1963)Tom and Paula Crouch (1963)Maryan (Strathy) and Richard Schall (1948)Jeremy and Sarah Graff (1993)Stu and Gail Hanson (1955)Deborah (Harley) and Tom Healey (1966)Dr. John and Ann Kersey (1956)Betty Lee (1934)Brian Love and Ann Sonnesyn (1965)Jack and Char Mueller (1963)John and Penelope Nyquist (1950)Tod Olson (1950)Jim Peterson (1950)Steve Stoll (1961)Kay Thomas (1959)Gavin Wright (1961)

Four years ago, academic superstar Mayson Lee dreamed of attending Southwest High School because of its International Baccalaureate program and strong reputation, but because of the new school boundaries set by the Minneapolis School Board that year, Mayson found herself in the halls at Washburn instead. Things always have a way of working out, though. In fact, earlier this fall Mayson was informed that she was a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist, a distinction reserved for the top 1% of a state’s high school seniors based on academic achievements, extracurricular activities, leadership, and service commitments. According to the counselor’s office, this is Washburn’s first semifinalist in over a decade.

Mayson, daughter of Mike Lee and Lori Johnson, admits, “Washburn ended up being the right place for me. I’ve had more chances to be involved and it’s just more accepting.” Her WHS experience has even found her in unfamiliar places: “I never thought of myself as an athlete before attending Washburn. Now, I play tennis and I’m the captain of the cross-country ski team.” She adds, “It’s changed me as a person.”

All National Merit scholarship applicants must submit an essay demonstrating their writing skills in addition

$35,000 Challenge Match Fund – Mission Accomplished!

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to their SAT and ACT scores and high school transcript. Somewhat ironically and yet wisely, Mayson chose to write her essay on her high school turn of events. She states, “Washburn has made me more open to different points of view and more comfortable in different situations.”

Her college search is in full swing with the University of Chicago, Johns Hopkins, Grinnell College, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute as possibilities. Her focus for the next four years will be in engineering, math and physics, yet she’s not sure which college halls she’ll be walking. We’re pretty sure wherever she decides to go, things will work out well for her once again.

Providing scholarships for Washburn graduates as they pursue further education has long been a key objective for the Washburn Foundation. In addition to the Washburn Foundation Scholarship fund, the foundation helps to facilitate additional scholarships funded by graduating classes, graduates, and families.

Each year, 15-16 Washburn graduates receive scholarships. Total scholarship dollars have grown to over $20,000 awarded each year. Available scholarships vary from $500 - $2,000, with several providing each recipient an annual scholarship for 4 years each.

Our scholarship recipients are attending a variety of colleges and universities, includingSwarthmore, St. Olaf, Moorhouse, University of Oregon, Gustavus Adolophus, St. Catherine, Missouri State University, Hamline, Augsburg, University of North Dakota, Marquette, Iowa State, St. John’s, MCTC,

Bemidji State, U of M, University of Miami, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Madison, and Normandale.

We asked two of our recent recipients of the WHS Foundation 4-year Scholarship to give us a glimpse into their studies and how Washburn has impacted their studies:

Alex is one of a handful of students who chose to go from Anthony Middle School to Washburn High School. It was 2004, “Pre Fresh Start,” and such a decision was pioneer in nature. Alex proved to be an excellent student and a very hard worker. Readers from the South Minneapolis area would recognize Alex as one of the knowledgeable and helpful people at Diamond Lake Ace Hardware . . . his place of employment in high school and during college breaks. “I am a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison pursuing a degree in statistics. My years at Washburn were very important for me as a student and as a person. Attending school and learning from the great teachers at Washburn have helped me continue my education at one of the finest Universities in the country. Taking college prep classes at Washburn and even my time as a Post-Secondary Education Student at the University of Minnesota my senior year of high school have helped me understand the lifestyle and the routine of the academic life after high school. Now years later, I do not and will not regret my career at Washburn as I met many great people and learned a lot about academics and life in general. Those years have many great memories that I will not forget the rest of my life.”

“The Washburn Foundation Scholarship provided me the opportunity to study outside of

College Scholarships Program Update

Alex Mundstock, ’09

Max Pratt, ’11




Minnesota, which had always been a goal of mine.”

Max (yes, he’s WHS Athletic Director Dan Pratt’s son) has always been a leader and gifted student-athlete. In high school he participated in tennis, swimming, yearbook, student government, the school newspaper and the National Honor Society. Now a sophomore at Missouri State University, majoring in Mass Media Digital Film Production, he swims the 200, 500 and mile freestyle for the Bears, an NCAA Division I swimming and diving program. If you’re lucky to know Max, however, it’s his character and humility that easily impress.

“I am incredibly thankful and honored to be representing my home, my state, my city and my high school. Washburn taught me not only how to lead, but how to be a follower. It taught me that no matter where you come from, your past no longer matters and your future has never been brighter. It’s a school of opportunity, a school that will catch you when you fall and push you to new heights. I may now have my diploma from Washburn and currently be a Missouri State Bear, but I will always be a Miller and a very proud Alumni.”

Max Pratt is enjoying the challenges of college and a new part of the country. “…the grits, biscuits and gravy, sweet tea and Chick-fil-A (fast food restaurant) were responsible for the 30 pounds I picked up as a freshman.”

Don’t worry, Max, you’ll ‘BURN ‘em in the pool!

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The Washburn Arts Council is comprised of parent advocates, community members, and

Washburn Foundation representatives who help promote the growing and thriving Washburn arts programs. Currently, 550 students participate in arts programs including visual arts, choir, band, orchestra, theater and world music and dance.

The Arts Councils’ November Fall Gala at the Parkway Theater will raised funds

for renovations to the WHS Auditorium. Stay tuned for a report on the Gala in the next

Legacy newsletter.

Questions? Please contact Deb Brisch-Cramer at [email protected]

The Special Ed Department at Washburn is looking for a full size fridge to be donated to their wing.

If anyone has one please contact [email protected] 612-306-5843

1. Donate $100 (or more!) to the Washburn High School Foundation2. Get the WHSF Member Card – good for exclusive discounts at local restaurants, retailers and service businesses3. Proceeds directly benefit academic, arts and athletic programs at Washburn High School, today. 4. Donate at washburnconnections.org

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You may have seen the bright yard signs around the neighborhood proclaiming “We’re In” for Washburn High School. Did you know the Washburn High School Foundation is behind those signs? The Washburn High School Foundation is excited to announce the launch of their new membership program, designed to bring together community members, current and future families of Washburn High School and Washburn alumni with locally-owned neighborhood businesses – all while raising tens of thousands of dollars for immediate use at Washburn High School.

The program is open to anyone with a vested interest in connecting with Washburn High School. Here’s how it works: For a $100 or larger donation, members get the WHSF Member Card – good for exclusive, ongoing discounts at locally-owned restaurants, retailers and service businesses in the Washburn High School area. 2012 businesses include Anodyne Coffeehouse, George & the Dragon Pub, Broder’s Cucina, Gigi’s Cafe, Pat’s Tap, Blackbird and many, many more. The offers provide WHSF members with ongoing discounts when they patronize the local establishments, and are valid through June 30, 2013. To donate and view a full list of participating businesses and their offers, go to www.washburnconnections.org/membership. You may also sign up online for free at www.washburnconnections.org, ensuring you stay up-to-date on Washburn HS activities and newsworthy items.

The WHSF membership program is unique for high school fundraisers and signifies the growing connectivity between Washburn High School, the surrounding neighborhoods and Southwest Minneapolis business community. Meredith Jurek, Volunteer Membership

Director and Board Member on the Washburn High School Foundation said, “We designed this program as a way for community members to become more actively engaged with the growth of Washburn High School, while providing an incentive for their direct contribution. Aligning with locally-owned businesses was the perfect way to keep this program focused on the community. It is a win-win for all involved.”

Are You In? Washburn High School Foundation Announces New Membership Program

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Millers Score Big with Two New Fields

FALL/WINTER 2012 VOL. 25

It’s been a remarkable year for the athletic department with the dedication of the new Harmon Killebrew Field at Pearl Park off Diamond Lake Road and the renovation at MacQuarrie Field on campus.

The baseball field is the first in the city named after the late Twins legend. The dedication was held on August 23rd, 2012 with Harmon’s widow Nita Killebrew throwing out the ceremonial first pitch. Former Twins Tony Oliva and Frank Quilici entertained several hundred local fans by sharing their favorite Killebrew stories. Olivia and Quilici played with Harmon on the 1965 team that lost to the Dodgers in the World Series at the old Met Stadium. In 1984 Harmon was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Harmon passed away on May 17, 2011 after a long bout with cancer.

The Miller’s new home field is a state-of-the-art facility, including a new scoreboard, dugouts, batting cages and bullpen. Improvements were funded by the Hennepin Youth Sports Programs ($225,000) and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board ($75,000).

The new MacQuarrie Stadium field was dedicated before the boys soccer team’s 3-0 victory over Trinity on August 27th, 2012 and again before the September 21st Homecoming football game with a 19-18 victory over Southwest. The new artificial turf will end the constant problems with divot and drainage issues that have plagued the facility for decades. The 1.2 million dollar project was jump-started with $200,000 from the Minnesota Vikings, a $220,000 grant from Hennepin County, and the balance from the school, parents, students, and the district.

Athletic Director Dan Pratt praised the new field, commenting “It’s been 13 years that we’ve been talking about it and coming up with different plans. Finally everything came together and we were able to get it done this fall. With both Pearl Park and MacQuarrie Stadium, WHS has amazing facilities for its teams and fans.”

“Jeff Jones flyin’ high off the new turf at Homecoming with Derek Schleicher

signaling for a landing”

PHOTO: Courtesy of Steve Kotvis, f/go ( www.f/go.us )

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