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Founder’s Day 2012 with Dick Vitale

Focus on the Military

Starr Detroit Academy Grand Opening

R E S I D E N T I A L – C O M M U N I T Y - B A S E D – P R O F E S S I O N A L T R A I N I N G S

STARR

STARR COMMONWEALTHWe Think The World of Kids

STARR

Contents

3 President’s Message

4 Dick Vitale at Founder’s Day

6 2012 Scholarship Recipients

7 Distinguished Alumni Award

8 Starr Detroit Academy Opens

9 Alliance for Children & Families

10 Chaplain’s Message

11 Dr. Marcia Kent

12 TLC: Focus on the Military

14 Commonwealthalia

16 Goodness Made Visible

18 Honor & Memorial Gifts

19 Alumni Survey / Thanks

C R E A T E P O S I T I V E E N V I R O N M E N T S W H E R E C H I L D R E N F L O U R I S H

Starr News Autumn, 2012 Volume 69, No. 4Starr Commonwealth is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families & Children.

Starr Commonwealth is a non-profit organization serving children and families regardless of race, religion,

color, or national origin. Founded in 1913, Starr is licensed by the states of Michigan and Ohio and serves

children and families from locations in Albion, Battle Creek, Detroit, and Clinton Township, MI.; Van Wert,

and Columbus, OH; and Lennox, S.D. The Albion campus is a Michigan Historic Site. Starr Commonwealth

receives funds from social agencies, foundations, corporations, and individuals.

Kyle Caldwell, Chairman of the Board; Martin L. Mitchell, Ed. D., President and Chief Executive Officer;

Christopher L. Smith, B.B.A., C.P.A., Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer;

Wm. Chuck Jackson, MA, Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer;

Elizabeth A. Carey, MSW, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy & Administrative Services Officer;

Gary Q. Tester, MRC, Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer

13725 Starr Commonwealth Rd. Albion, MI 49224-9525 800.837.5591 info@starr.org

Focus on the Military

See Page 12

Founder’s Day 2012

See Page 4

IMPACTING

1.5 MILL ION

CHILDREN

AND

FAMIL IES

WORLDWIDE

Martin L. Mitchell, Ed.D., President/ CEO

This issue of Starr News wraps up 2012 by recapping a number of terrific events,

in addition to introducing some of the exciting developments within our organization.

As I reflect on the past year, I think about how recent economic turmoil throughout the

world has brought about many challenges for Starr, as well as the child and family

services field as a whole.

But while we have been through some tough times and face more moving forward,

we are positioning Starr for future growth and success in 2013, while continuing our mission

of creating positive environments where children flourish.

For almost 100 years, Starr has provided children and families with innovative programs

that bring out the best in every child. Moving toward our next 100 years, we want to continue

to offer relevant, highly impactful services, while spreading our knowledge and influence

to communities worldwide.

That is why Starr continues to develop highly successful programming that will positively

impact children and families through our residential campuses, community-based programs,

educational services like Starr Detroit Academy and the Starr Global Learning Network,

all while renewing our dedication to staff engagement and superior customer service.

We have hired numerous, highly qualified staff members in the areas of human

resources and talent management, business development, finance and programming,

with the goal of employing only those dedicated to Starr’s mission and improving

the lives of children.

Our senior leadership is developing a leading-edge customer service plan with the

assistance of nationally recognized customer service experts and pioneers that will

allow us to better serve children and their families.

We intend to take full advantage of our knowledge base, which includes some of the

world’s foremost experts in the fields of positive psychology, strength-based treatment,

trauma-informed care, resilience and racial healing.

This will be a very important year for Starr Commonwealth. Not only are we

celebrating our 100th anniversary of offering quality services, we continue to

take innovative approaches to identifying the best, most-needed services

and how to deliver them in a remarkable way.

Although we will face many challenges in the future, Starr is prepared

to meet each one. We believe that our organization will continue

to flourish, like so many of the children and families we serve.

At Starr, we think the world of kids. We always have. We always

will. And we’ll go anywhere and everywhere to reach them.

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But it is his dedication to philanthropy and improving countless lives that affects children

and families across the globe.

Because of his involvement with helping children, Starr Commonwealth presented Vitale with the Child

Advocacy Award at Founder’s Day, held Sunday, Oct. 7, which commemorated the 99th anniversary of Starr’s

dedication to children and families.

At the event, Vitale shared a message with Starr’s youth of how to approach life with positivity and passion.

If you are passionate about life and being successful, Vitale said, you will be rewarded.

He told a story about Earvin “Magic” Johnson, a former NBA superstar and basketball player at Michigan State

University, and how Johnson became such a great player.

“When I was coaching at the University of Detroit, I tried to recruit Magic, who was at Lansing Everett High School

at the time,” Vitale said. “He was such a great player, and every coach in America wanted to have that kid

come play for them.”

To avoid being one of many coaches to bombard Johnson after school, Vitale and his assistant coaches attempted

to get to Johnson’s house early in the morning to speak with him. Driving from Detroit to Lansing in snow and ice,

Vitale made it to Johnson’s house before school. When Vitale knocked on the door, Johnson’s mother answered.

“Mrs. Johnson came to the door and said, ‘Earvin’s not here. He’s where he always is before school. He’s at the

playground,’” Vitale said. “I said, ‘Come on, Mrs. Johnson, we just want to speak with Earvin for a few minutes.’

She insisted he wasn’t home, and when we drove to the playground, sure enough, he was there. I couldn’t believe

what I was watching. It’s 6:30, 7 in the morning, and this kid’s out there shoveling snow, dribbling and shooting.”

Vitale said it is that type of dedication that is essential to becoming great at whatever one chooses.

“He didn’t just wake up one day and decide to be Magic,” Vitale said. “He was Magic because he worked

harder than everyone else and gained that competitive edge.”

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DICK VITALE

Few approach life with the same vigor and

positive attitude as Dick Vitale. With his seemingly

endless supply of energy and clever catchphrases,

Vitale has captivated millions of basketball fans

throughout his career as a coach and commentator.

Dick Vitale received Starr’s

Child Advocacy Award

because of his dedication

to helping children.

During his speech, Vitale made many references

to his new book, which is his 10th publication,

“Getting a W in the Game of Life.”

“Every dollar from the sale of this book goes to

pediatric cancer research,” Vitale said. “I don’t make

a dime off of this book, but I’m so proud of it. It’s not

about basketball. It’s about the game we all play –

the game of life.”

In the book, Vitale discusses his T.E.A.M. method of

success, which includes togetherness, enthusiasm,

attitude and mental toughness and how it can be

used to address issues like violence, drugs and

alcohol, bullying and other challenges.

"There's no greater gift than that of a team,"

Vitale said. "And a lot of (Starr youth) have your family

as your team, but it doesn't have to be your blood

family. There's a teacher at Starr, an instructor,

a coach, a mentor who loves you, and you're all

so blessed to be here with folks who care

about you and want you to succeed.”

Vitale said he would not be where he is today

without the help of his team. continued on page 6

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The All Starr Choir performing

Vitale told a story about Earvin “Magic” Johnson and

how he became such a great player. “He was Magic

because he worked harder than everyone else

and gained that competitive edge.”

Welcome from Marty Mitchell

Janet, a Montcalm School alumna,

had many pieces of artwork displayed

at the President’s Reception on

Founder’s Day, including this portrait.

We would like to thank Janet for

her inspiring work.

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Founder’s Day continued

“I’m in 11 different Halls of Fame,” Vitale said. “Look at me. I can’t run, jump, shoot or pass, but I have a tremendous

team around me. My wife, my kids and my coworkers are the reason I have been successful.”

He spoke of his appreciation for Starr’s dedication to improving the lives of children and families.

“I really love that saying about ‘there’s no such thing as

a bad child,’” Vitale said. “I truly believe that, and (Starr

Commonwealth Founder) Floyd Starr sounds like my kind

of guy. I can just see the passion from (President and

CEO) Marty (Mitchell) and the rest of the staff when they

talk about this organization.”

Vitale’s final message to Starr’s youth was one of

accountability. He believes that despite all of the

assistance from Starr, the direction their lives take

is ultimately up to them.

“Don’t be a chump, be a champ,” Vitale said. “You have

to go out there and get it. It’s all up to you.”

For more information on Dick Vitale and his new book,

visit www.dickvitaleonline.com.

“There’s no greater gift than that

of a team – a teacher at Starr,

a coach, a mentor – folks who

care about you and want you

to succeed.” – Dick Vitale

2012-13 Starr Scholarship Recipients

Diamond

Bowling Green

State University

Raven

Kellogg Community

College (Hastings)

Bryce

Bowling Green

State University

Domenic

Thomas More College

Sarah

Schoolcraft College

Lisa

Grand Rapids

Community College

Bernardo

Murray

State University

Caitlin

Columbus

Culinary Institute

Jordan

Tiffin University

Timothy

Kalamazoo Valley

Community College

Dylan

Oakland University

Al

Beckfield College

Lily

Hope College

Caitlin

Miami University (Ohio)

Rodney

University of Toledo

Alex

Gannon University

Robert

Grand Canyon University

Sarah

Central Michigan

University

Justin

Kalamazoo Valley

Community College

Bryan

Olympic College

Bryan

College of Central Florida

David

Madison Media Institute

Allison

Mott Community College

Nina

Indiana University

Samuel

Washtenaw

Community College

Michael

Ohio Dominican University

Curtis

Northwestern

Technological Institute

Sarah

Wayne County

Community College

Bethami

DePaul University

Anastasia

Breckenridge

School of Nursing

Frank

University of Phoenix

Jermaine

Wayne County

Community College

Having arrived at Starr Commonwealth July 15, 1957 to live initially at Wilcox Cottage, Stanley Thomas spent

the next two years growing and participating in campus clubs and activities such as the bible club and choir.

He also wrote articles for the school newsletter, “The Redwing Banner,” reporting on such interesting topics

as the chess club and science club news. The final day of Stanley’s experience at Starr was July 13, 1959.

Determined to flourish after leaving, Stanley has lived a very successful life through his devotion to his marriage,

family, community and ministry. Stanley has become what we wish all Starr Commonwealth students to become –

a well-respected member of the human family and highly respected at home and in the community. Recently,

Stanley celebrated milestones of 50 years of involvement in ministry and 50 years of marriage. At this time,

we wish to congratulate Stanley Thomas on receiving the Distinguished Alumni Award, which was presented

to him on Founder’s Day, Oct. 7. Each year, we bestow this award on one or more alumni who have made their

lives an example of what we hope for all children who come through Starr’s programs. For more information

about the Distinguished Alumni Award or to nominate a Starr alum, visit www.starr.org/alumni

or contact Amy Reimann at reimanna@starr.org or 800.837.5591.

Starr President Marty Mitchell

congratulates Distinguished Alumni

Award winner Stanley Thomas.

ALUMNI

Linda

Eastern Kentucky

University

Amanda

Missouri Baptist

University

Dustin

University of Rio Grande

Dane

University of Iowa

Cameron

Wake Technical

Community College

David

Framingham State

University

Henry

DePaul University

Michael

Western Michigan

University

Ian

ITT Technical Institute

Leif

Hocking College

Kevin

Kalamazoo Valley

Community College

Johnie

Lawrence Technical

University

Michael

Wayne State University

Steven

Prescott College

Muhammad

Henry Ford

Community College

Jonathan

Bellevue College

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The Vision Detroit Committee conceived the idea of a charter school, and Starr Detroit Academy was born.

On Sept. 4, 2012, all the hours of preparation and planning by dozens of instrumental people came to fruition

on the first day of school in the form of K-5 students in uniforms, quietly walking the halls in straight lines and

chanting school pride

slogans when prompted

by staff.

To celebrate the milestone,

Starr Detroit Academy

held a grand opening event

Tuesday, Sept. 18. In atten-

dance were students from

the school, staff, school

board members, the Starr

Commonwealth Educational

Services board, Starr Com-

monwealth staff, Starr Board

of Trustees members and

many special guests from

the community.

Also in attendance were representatives from Central Michigan University, which gave Starr authorization to open

a charter school. The representatives said the enrollment at Starr Detroit Academy was more than two times larger

than the next biggest charter school CMU has authorized. As of October, the academy is serving over 520 children.

STARR DETROIT ACADEMY

In 2009, Starr Commonwealth acquired the

Children’s Home of Detroit, a well-respected

organization with a rich, 172-year history.

Pledging to reinvest those resources into

the city, Starr organized a committee

called Vision Detroit.

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Right: Cindy Schumacher, Executive Director of The Center

for Charter Schools at Central Micigan University and

Jeremy Vidito, School Director of Starr Detroit Academy

Cindy Schumacher,

Executive Director of The

Center for Charter Schools

at CMU, spoke to those

at the event about how

excited CMU was to

work with Starr. Starr’s

reputation for helping

children, she said, made

this a great opportunity

for a successful school.

“It’s wonderful to be here today celebrating the opening of Starr Detroit Academy,” Schumacher said. “Starr

Commonwealth has a great tradition of serving children, and the staff at Starr Detroit Academy are here

because they care about giving (the students) an opportunity to be successful.”

The mission of Starr Detroit Academy is to prepare students

for academic mastery, college, work and life. School Director

Jeremy Vidito said staff members at the school take that

mission very seriously.

“We will be working every day to achieve our goals and

further our mission,” Vidito said. “Starr Detroit Academy is

dedicated to these students and helping them get to

college. We want all of our students to be productive

community members throughout their lives.”

Starr Detroit Academy is located at 19360 Harper Ave.,

in Harper Woods, Mich. To learn more about Starr Detroit

Academy, visit www.starracademy.org.

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Alliance for Children and Families National ConferenceA number of Starr staff recently attended or presented at the Alliance for Children and Families National

Conference held in Orlando, Fla., Oct. 17-19. The conference provides the opportunity for national peer networking

while featuring speakers and workshops that address key issues and trends affecting the nonprofit children’s

services sector. Starr has been a member organization of the Alliance since 1998.

Presentations included two Starr Global Learning Network members. Bill Steele, Founder of TLC,

presented on Advancing Trauma-Informed Practices, and Jim Longhurst, Senior Vice President

of Clinical Research, provided a workshop focused on Glasswing®: Racial Healing in the

Workplace and Community.

Chaplain Ken Ponds

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How many of you remember the Broadway musical “Hair?”Of all the great music from this musical, my favorite is, “What a Piece of Work is Man,”

inspired by Psalm 8. If I can remember the song correctly, the composer interprets

the first verses of Psalm 8 this way:

What a piece of work is man, how noble in reason;

How infinite in faculties, in form and moving;

How expressed and admirable, in action how like an angel;

In apprehension how like a god;

The beauty of the world, the paragon of animals.

In other words, the song, like the Psalm, is saying that the crowning piece of God’s creation

is you, me, us. What a powerful statement!

However, a quick look at today’s headlines, or the varied stories and noises from the media,

or scanning the world around us, and we get a different picture of God’s crowning piece

of creation. With all of the bad news, it’s so easy to become disappointed and depressed

with humankind. With you, me, us.

Yet, in the midst of disappointment and despair, God is constantly whispering in our

ears and reminding us who we are. During our recent Founder’s Day, as Starr celebrated

99 years of service to young people and their families, God whispered in our ears through

two outstanding individuals, “Preacher Stan,” Stan Thomas and “Dickie V,” Dick Vitale.

During Chapel Service, Pastor Thomas, a former Starr boy and distinguished

alumnus, reminded those gathered, especially our young people, how love can

make a difference in their lives. He shared with them his story, how he came to

Starr Commonwealth, and what he learned while here. And what he learned

was how deep, wide, generous and forgiving is God’s love. A love freely given to

him by Floyd Starr and a love he has given to others during 50 years of ministry.

Stan didn’t deserve the love. It was given to him because Starr Founder

Floyd Starr understood who Stan was and what God had

created him to be.

Through enthusiasm, storytelling and

laughter, Dick Vitale conveyed to our young

people and to all in attendance just how

special and unique each person is.

A bright future is there for each one if

they are willing to work hard, live life with

enthusiasm and passion, seeking to

do what is right not only for themselves

but also for others. He wanted each

one of us to understand, especially

our young people, that we are

“awesome, baby!”

Starr Distinguised Alumnus Stan Thomas,

preaching about God’s forgiving love at the

Founder’s Day Chapel service.

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DR. MARCIA KENT

From a very young age, Dr. Marcia Kent learned the value

of giving back. Growing up on a farm with parents who

modeled service to their community would set the tone

for her personally and professionally.

“It has always been very important to me to be able to make a positive difference in the world around me,”

Dr. Kent said. “I’ve always wanted to be a part of the world’s solutions, not the problems, and my contribution

to my surroundings has evolved over time.”

Dr. Kent joined Starr Commonwealth in October, fulfilling the role of Senior Vice President of Medical Services.

“I never thought I would be the vice president of anything,” Dr. Kent said. “But my career path has evolved as

a product of finding out where my skills and talents are.”

She came to Starr from the Seattle area, where she worked as a child psychiatrist at a community mental

health agency. Dr. Kent’s experience involves practice in a wide range of clinical settings, including residential,

outpatient and over 10 years of experience in private practice, performing assessments, therapy and

medication management.

Dr. Kent is board certified in child and adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry and forensic psychiatry.

She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry from Spring Arbor University, a medical degree

from Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine and completed a psychiatry residency at MSU.

She also completed a child and adolescent residency and a forensic residency at the University of Washington.

As impressive as her professional résumé is, perhaps more extraordinary is Dr. Kent’s passion for helping

children and families.

“Dr. Kent brings a lot of wonderful experience to Starr Commonwealth,” said Chuck Jackson, Executive Vice

President and Chief Clinical Officer. “Her expertise in psychiatry is remarkable, but her enthusiasm and commit-

ment to Starr’s mission of creating positive environments where children flourish is what attracted us to her.”

At Starr, Dr. Kent has been tasked with providing administrative oversight for the psychiatric and medical

care provided at all Starr campuses across Michigan and Ohio. She is developing new features for the

on-campus clinic in Albion, which will eventually provide psychiatric evaluation and medication management

services, taking a holistic approach to treatment and the use of medications for symptom management.

“Over the past 10 years, I have evolved through my many roles as a therapist, psychopharmacologist, practice

administrator, forensic expert and more recently as a parent to my three young boys,” Dr. Kent said.

continued on page 13

Dr. Marcia Kent, Senior Vice

President of Medical Services

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Trauma-Informed and Resilience- Focused Virtual Resource Centerfor Military Parents

TLC will incorporate its expertise

into a web-based service, "Trauma-

Informed and Resilience-Focused

Virtual Resource Center for Military

Parents.” This free resource, which

is available through a grant from

the American Legion Child Welfare

Foundation, will provide a "one-stop"

site for trauma-informed and resilience-focused

information that is detailed, usable and age-specific.

Included will be information describing typical grief

and trauma reactions and the difference between the

two; ways parents can help their child deal with specific

concerns; activities to engage children and help calm

their anxieties; and more. Downloadable PDF worksheets

and activities; recommended books and resources on

grief and trauma; and helpful links to other websites will

also be available. Military families may also contact

TLC's clinical consulting staff, available to offer parents

support and guidance regarding the child's grief or

trauma; provide information for additional resources;

and, if needed, refer parents to a TLC Certified

Specialist in their area.

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THE MILITARY

TLC seeks to improve the quality of life for military children and

families by providing practical, relevant resources to parents and

caregivers, as well as professionals who work with them.

U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have brought unprecedented

challenges to military families. TLC military-specific resources can

positively impact military familes across the world.

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Write Out Loud – Online Course

The 6-week, 1½ hour sessions include video clips to access military family

issues, art activities such as creating collages and drawings, as well as tried

and true journal techniques for personal and professional practice. Military

culture, deployment, reintegration, the changed family unit and how to cope

with the emotional turmoil of having a military family member are addressed.

U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have brought unprecedented challenges to

military families. Nearly 800,000 service members, and their 2 million children,

have experienced the psychological drain of multiple, prolonged deployments.

In its 2010 report, "Serving Those Who Serve: When Military Families Go to War,"

the Alliance for Children and Families listed lack of awareness and accessibility,

overall costs, associated stigma, and concerns about confidentiality as diffi-

culties encountered by military families seeking services, particularly for those

who might seek mental health treatment through the military. Those who seek

outside help may find that lay practitioners lack the understanding needed to

work with this unique culture. TLC knows that the military-specific resources

that it provides will positively impact military families across the world.

Dr. Marcia Kent continued “All of this has led to my conviction that psychiatric treatment must move to an approach

that uses therapy, diet and exercise, educational interventions, family work and environmental change, with less

reliance on complex drug regiments to manage the pain and discomfort of psychiatric symptoms.”

While Dr. Kent always knew she wanted to help others, it was not until college that she found her true calling.

“In college, I learned that I was a good listener and that other people came to me with their problems,”

Dr. Kent said. “I realized that I like to solve problems and have an intuitive sense of people’s emotional states,

to go along with an ability to stand back and see where problems could transform into solutions.”

Once Dr. Kent enrolled in medical school, she realized that the best fit for her

would be in psychiatry, allowing her to listen to patients on a more intimate level.

“I really liked the pace and time allotted that allowed me to really listen to people,”

Dr. Kent said. “You don’t get that opportunity in other, faster-paced or procedure-

oriented medical fields.”

Her desire to help children stems largely from a difficult time in her personal life,

while coping with the death of her niece to cancer.

“My passion for helping kids really came together with the skills I was gaining at that poignant time in my

life when my niece passed away,” Dr. Kent said. “The psychological aspects of helping children seemed very

important to me at the time and remain vital today. It’s helped to shape where I am today, which is a proud

member of the Starr family. I’m hoping to make a positive impact at Starr, and I think I bring something the agency

hasn’t had before. Hopefully my knowledge and skills can make this an even more incredible organization.”

Probably the most decorated alumnus to serve

is Walker Harris. Mr. Harris was a student at Starr

from October 1940 until June 1942, when he

entered the Army at age 17. He served as a radio-

gunner with

the 489th

Bombardment

Squadron in

Italy, where the

plane he was

manning was

shot down in

action. He

was reported

missing in

action and

eventually as

a POW. For

his actions

during WWII,

Mr. Harris was awarded the following

military honors: seven battle stars, the

Purple Heart with two oak leaf clusters,

the air medal with five oak leaf clus-

ters, the Distinguished Flying Cross

and the Silver Star. Mr. Harris received

these honors for duty served before

he was 20 years of age.

Old editions of Starr News are full of reports of

alumni serving in all fronts and in all branches

of the military. There are countless remarkable

stories. A letter published in the September 1945

issue was authored by Pfc. Carl Hulsman, who

was stationed on the Western Front for many

months. He wrote of his experience liberating

concentration camps in East Prussia and

Buchenwald. He wrote, “I have seen and I believe.”

Many in the U.S. had not heard of the camp

atrocities or did not believe they could certainly

exist. Pfc. Hulsman went on to describe the

horrors he saw and ended his letter with, “It is

good to remember that there are such places

as Starr Commonwealth. Germany should have

had some SCBs (Starr Commonwealth boys).”

Lawrence Martin served in Vietnam as a swift

boat pilot and has written his memoir titled,

“As I Recall,” a moving and accurate depiction of

life in the country during the height of the conflict.

Mr. Martin served two distinct military careers,

first in the Navy and then after full service there,

served in the Army for a full career. Mr. Martin is

enjoying his retirement in the Northwest of the

U.S. and is in frequent contact with Starr.

We would like to document other alumni

service and have received updates through

the recent alumni survey. If you have an alumni

military service story to share, please contact

Amy Reimann at reimanna@starr.org

or at 800.837.5591.

COMMONWEALTHby Amy Reimann, Director of Archives

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Service in the military has long been an option for students upon

their exit from Starr Commonwealth and its many varied programs.

“Uncle” Floyd Starr estimated that as many as 500 Starr Commonwealth

alumni served in any of the branches of the military during World War II.

In honor of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, we would like to

profile a few of Starr’s veterans here.

Starr Commonwealth

alumnus Walker Harris

Honor a veteran.Here’s the perfect opportunity to honor

a veteran or others like alumni and staff,

and tell the world of your support for them

and Starr Commonwealth. When you reserve

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you get to choose the Starr campus – Albion

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You also get to choose the message you’d

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During the 2012 fiscal year, which extends from Oct. 1, 2011 to Sept. 30, 2012, Starr Columbus’ impact was

estimated at 1,230, with direct service provided to 544 youth through the community-based, early intervention

and prevention, residential and mental health programs offered.

The evening’s program included performances by the All Starr Travel Choir, a moving testimonial by a youth

impacted by Starr Columbus programming and a variety of speakers including Ohio Development Director

Katie Oatsvall, Starr Columbus Executive Director Okpara Rice, President of the Starr Columbus Development

Board Wally Bakare and Development Board member and Event Chair Linda Flickinger.

Starr Columbus staff and the Starr Columbus Development Board would like to recognize the following

organizations for their sponsorship of Goodness Made Visible: Gold sponsors Time Warner Cable, Nationwide

and Ice Miller; Silver sponsor Fifth Third Bank; and Bronze sponsor Automatiq Measurement.

Without the support of the Starr Columbus Development Board volunteers and these sponsors, Starr Columbus

would not be able to continuously improve upon its local impact. With much gratitude, Starr Columbus

raised over $14,800 at the event that will directly benefit local youth in Starr Columbus programs.

Gold Sponsors: Silver Sponsor:

Starr Columbus’ annual fundraising event,

Goodness Made Visible, was held on Oct. 18,

2012 at the Franklin Park Conservatory.

The event, coordinated and hosted by the

Starr Columbus Development Board and

staff, raises awareness of the impact Starr

Columbus has on at-risk and vulnerable

children and families in the community.

GOODNESS MADE VISIBLE

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Starr Columbus Executive Director Okpara Rice

and Development Board member and Event Chair

Linda Flickinger presented David Johnson with

the Goodness Made Visible Award.

Help them take their learning to a higher level.

Starr Commonwealth Scholarship ProgramSince 1978, we’ve provided 938 Starr graduates the opportunity to pursue

higher education through the Starr Commonwealth Scholarship Program.

Created in 1977 with the estate of former trustee Thomas Lloyd, the scholarship

program provides financial assistance for those students in “good academic

standing” who want to take their education to the next level. Last year,

57 students were awarded over $250,000 in fund assistance, however, total

requests averaged over $370,000. Your generous donation will help us

continue to provide scholarships to students who want to reach even higher.

Please donate today.To learn more about how you can contribute to the Starr

Commonwealth Scholarship Program, please contact Amy Reimann,

Alumni Coordinator, at 800.837.5591 or reimanna@starr.org.

GIFTS

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HONOR GIFTS are thoughtful ways to

remember a special person and/or

a special occasion, such as a birth,

birthday, anniversary, graduation,

Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, while

also helping Starr children. When

sending an honor gift, please provide

the address of the honoree. We will

send an acknowledgment card to

let them know of your thoughtful-

ness, but we won’t mention the gift

amount. You may call in your honor

gift for faster acknowledgment at:

800.837.5591. Honor gifts also may

be made online at: www.starr.org.

MEMORIAL GIFTS offer an enduring

tribute to the memory of a friend or

loved one, while extending a helping

hand to the children of Starr Common-

wealth. When sending a memorial

gift, please provide the address of

a family member of the deceased to

whom we can send an acknowledg-

ment card. We will let them know

of your thoughtfulness but won’t

mention the gift amount. You may

call in your memorial gift for faster

acknowledgment at: 800.837.5591.

Memorial donations also may be

made online at: www.starr.org.

Here is a listing of Honor and Mem-

orial gifts received from 7/10/2012 -

10/12/2012. Donors are listed below the

name of the person in whose memory

or honor they contributed. Gifts not

listed here will appear in a future

issue of Starr News. If we missed your

name or an error has occurred with

your listing, please forgive us and

contact us so we may correct it

in the next issue.

IN HONOR OF:

JENNA COPENHAVER

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Wilson

LAWRENCE AND FRANCES CROSBY

Mr. Ryan Crosby

ED AND ALICE DWADA

Mr. and Mrs. Michael McElroy

TIM AND JILL FAKO

Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Olson

VANESSA A. FERRI

Ms. Jennifer Ferri

ELI ALEXANDER FLEETWOOD

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Stuever

JAYE ELIZABETH FLEETWOOD

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Stuever

ALISON KATHRYN FLEETWOOD

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Stuever

GEORGE AND JUDITH GOODMAN

50th ANNIVERSARY

Ms. Helen M. Craft

Mr. and Mrs. S. Andrew Doud

Mr. Mark Goodman

Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Hampton

Mr. and Mrs. John D. Hooker

Mr. and Mrs. Peyton Hutchison

Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Johns

Dr. and Mrs. Martin L. Mitchell

Dr. and Mrs. Arlin E. Ness

Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Puttkammer

Mr. and Mrs. Merton J. Segal

Ms. Jewell A. Taylor

Mr. Terral L. Taylor

Ms. Deloris M. Wensel

FELIPE MORALES

Mr. Schott Sturgis

Tac Manufacturing

EASTON RANKIN

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Rankin

MADDY SHAW HAYWOOD

Dr. and Mrs. Brian Shaw

IN MEMORY OF:

HARRIET BERGER

Ms. Debbie McKinney

HELEN BERRY

Mrs. Walter Fisher

LUCILE H. BRUNER

Mr. and Mrs. William J. Burner

JUSTINA DEIGHTON

Dr. George H. Lauff

JANE K. GAMBS

Mr. and Mrs. Craig Newman

MARTIN M. GAUDIOSE

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Domingo

Mr. and Mrs. Martin K. Gaudiose

Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. O'Linn

The Bureau of Insurance

WAYNE L. HARTMAN

Goidosik, Morse & VanDeusen, PLC

Stanek and Company

JON P. HAWKS

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Domingo

Dr. and Mrs. Andrew French

EDWARD G.HOWE

Mr. and Mrs. Brian V. Howe

DR. GORDON G. KNAPP

Mrs. Joan B. Knapp

TERRANCE LAHIFF

Ms. Rose LaHiff

LOUISA BLACK LANGE

Family of Louisa Black Lange

Mrs. Ada Mead

MARY LATTA

Ms. Debbie McKinney

BERNARD J. LAUFF

Dr. George H. Lauff

JOHN (JACK) LAUFF

Dr. George H. Lauff

DR. KIRK LEE

Dr. and Mrs. Arlin E. Ness

ALBERT LILLY

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Magsig

GUNNAR LINDAHL

Mrs. Ruth Lindahl

JESSIE LONGHURST

Dr. and Mrs. James Longhurst

DOROTHY MCCREADY

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Magsig

MAX L. MITCHELL

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Champion

Mrs. Kathy Lantz

Dr. and Mrs. Martin L. Mitchell

THELMA MITCHELL

Mr. and Mrs. John L. Ball

Dr. and Mrs. Greg Barry

Dr. and Mrs. Larry K. Brendtro

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Champion

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Crandall

Ms. Christine Davis

Mrs. Rebecca Davis

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Davis

Mr. and Mrs. Harley Dodge

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Domingo

Alumni SurveyStarr Commonwealth and Montcalm School are conducting an alumni survey!

If you are a Starr or Montcalm alumnus and have not received the survey by mail,

please share your experiences with us online.

To complete the survey, please visit www.surveymonkey.com/s/Starr_Alumni_Survey

or to request a mailed survey, contact Amy Reimann at reimanna@starr.org or

800.837.5591. Collective results from the alumni survey will be used to highlight

and celebrate former student accomplishments. Results will be provided at our

100 year anniversary celebration on Oct. 6, 2013 and will also be published

on our website at www.starr.org.

Summer Appeal Thank You!Because of you, our generous donors, we received more than $43,000 during

our summer campaign providing a much needed boost in support of programs

and services provided to at-risk and vulnerable youth all summer long.

We thank you for helping us create environments that nurture and support

children and families in need through our community-based programs,

specialized residential services and trainings for professionals.

Mr. James L. Early

Dr. and Mrs. Andrew French

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Gagnon

Ms. Joan Gary

Mr. and Mrs. George D. Goodman

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hampshire

Ms. Janet M. Hankes

Mr. and Mrs. David Hawblitz

Mrs. Kathy Lantz

Mr. James Lodder

Mr. and Mrs. John Lodder

Dr. and Mrs. James E. Longhurst

Ms. Lauralee Macleod

Dr. and Mrs. Russell G. Mawby

Dr. and Mrs. Martin L. Mitchell

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Myers

Dr. and Mrs. Arlin E. Ness

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Peters

Mr. and Mrs. Dean Pridgeon

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pridgeon

Mrs. Sylvia Richey

Mr. and Mrs. Steven D. Sherburne

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Stafford

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Q. Tester

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen H. Weber

Mr. Matthew L. Westerman

Ms. Elsie Williamson

CRAIG E. PETERS

Mrs. Nancy Peters

BARBARA ANN PLUDE

Dr. and Mrs. Andrew French

HAROLD A. POLING

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Tachuk

DEAN PRIDGEON

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Champion & Family

Ms. Kathy Lantz & Family

Dr. and Mrs. Martin L. Mitchell & Family

RICHARD G. ROEDER

Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Minninger

CHAD M. SHELTON

Ms. Donna Shelton

ANDREW M. STAPLETON

America II Corporation & Employees

Ms. Dawn E. Chalker

Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Craven

Mr. David J. Den Houter

Mr. and Mrs. Ron Gering

Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Grazioli

Mr. and Mrs. David E. Guastella

Ms. T. Lynn Hawkins

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hershey

Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Hynek

Dr. and Mrs. Gary J. Jackson

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Kijek

Mr. and Mrs. Herb Linke

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Lytle

Ms. Colleen A. McDermott

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Miner

Mr. and Mrs. David B. Newby

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Porter

Dr. and Mrs. David Reimann

Ms. Kathleen Reus

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Rhein

Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Sanders

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Savage

Ms. Laurie Schlenke

Mr. and Mrs. Mark W. Smolinski

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Tauaine

Mr. and Mrs. Scott M. Whitehurst

ROY AND ANITA TALO

Mr. Raymond Opezzo

CASEY TRAVER

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Domingo

MARY L. TRIM

Dr. George H. Lauff

LEE VOORAHEES

Mr. and Mrs. George A. Martin

MR. AND MRS. SYDNEY H. WARDELL

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald S. Wardell

BYRON J. WIGMAN

Mr. and Mrs. Brian V. Howe

MARVIN O. WEISS

Mrs. Barbara Weiss

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Officers

Martin L. Mitchell, Ed.D.President Chief Executive Officer

Christopher L. Smith, BBA, CPAExecutive Vice PresidentChief Financial Officer

Wm. Chuck Jackson, MAExecutive Vice PresidentChief Clinical Officer

Elizabeth A. Carey, MSWExecutive Vice PresidentChief Strategy and Administrative Services

Officer

Gary Q. Tester, MRCExecutive Vice PresidentChief Development Officer

Board of Trustees

Kyle Caldwell, ChairPresident and CEOMichigan Nonprofit AssociationLansing, MI

Michael Leach, Vice ChairChief Financial OfficerNationwide InsuranceColumbus, OH

Tom Kolassa, SecretarySenior Vice President Hub InternationalBattle Creek, MI

Honorable Eugene A. Moore, Immediate Past ChairChief Probate Judge (Retired)Oakland CountyPontiac, MI

Wally Bakare VP of Operations, Time Warner Cable – Mid-Ohio Division, Columbus, OH

Scott BennettVice President UBS Financial ServicesBirmingham, MI

Ralph J. BurrellPresident and CEO SymCon, Inc.Detroit, MI

Craig CarrelPresident and PartnerTeam 1 PlasticsAlbion, MI

Gary TaylorOwnerTaylor Auto Sales Inc.Van Wert, OH

Bruce Vande VusseAttorneyFoster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C.Farmington Hills, MI

George WilsonGeneral AgentWilson Insurance ServicesGilbert Wiseman AgencyFlint, MI

Trustees Emeritus

Margaret Starr LeutheuserDaughter of Floyd StarrHaverford, PA

Michael J. GableChief Operating OfficerHoward and HowardRoyal Oak, MI

George D. GoodmanExecutive Director (Retired)Michigan Municipal LeagueAnn Arbor, MI

Dr. Russell G. MawbyChairman EmeritusW.K. Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI

William K. Stoffer Chairman and CEOAlbion Machine & Tool Co.Albion, MI

Dr. Velma ClayDirector of Equal Employment Opportunity (Retired)Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal CenterBattle Creek, MI

Lawrence GivensBlackmond and Givens, Inc.Southfield, MI

George A. GoodmanYpsilanti, MI

Honorable John HallacyDistrict Court Judge10th District CourtBattle Creek, MI

Jack KresnakPresident and CEO (Retired)Michigan’s ChildrenLansing, MI

Dr. Pamela LemerandProfessorEastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti, MI

Albert LittleVice President and Business Development OfficerGreenleaf TrustKalamazoo, MI

William C. RandsManaging PartnerSagres Partners, L.P.Grosse Pointe, MI

Cornelia Romanowski Educator Shavertown, PA

Erick StewartPresidentStewart Industries LLCBattle Creek, MI

Honorary Trustees

Anne Willson DupréGranddaughter of Floyd StarrToronto, Canada

Diana Starr LangleyMontecito, CA

Sylvia Starr RicheyGranddaughter of Floyd StarrSeal Beach, CA

President Emeritus

Arlin E. NessPresident EmeritusAnthem, AZ

Locations

Michigan: Albion, Battle Creek, Detroit, Harper Woods,Clinton Township

Ohio: Van Wert, Columbus

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