VO L 1 N O 3 • N OVEM B ER 201 2
I N S I D E TH E C AM PAI G N We are pleased to offer this brief glimpse into the progress of Building Our Future: The Campaign for Seattle Prep. Great strides have been made since our last newsletter and we are excited to report that more than $9 million has been raised! You will see just a few donor profiles of those who have generously stepped forward with their support. Their stories and commitment serve as an inspiration to us as we continue our outreach with enthusiasm and energy. In September, we had the opportunity to present the campaign in detail to our current parents at the Back to School Curriculum nights. More than 90% of parents attended, and the response that we’ve received has been wonderful. Our current parents understand the need and stand ready to participate in the success. Our Campaign Steering Committee members are actively reaching out to all current parents to ask for their participation.
John McKay ’74 and Michele Smith, Campaign Co-Chairs
On the construction and financing fronts, we anticipate having the financing details confirmed with a lender within the next few weeks. The Board of Trustees has been planning for this for some time and we feel confident that debt repayment can be managed within our current operating budget and will not require a facility fee or large increases in tuition. Construction costs continue to remain low and we have been assured by our contractor that they will hold these prices through 2013. As you can see, the remaining factor is the fundraising. We believe that we will be in a position to break ground in June 2013, due to the support of all of our donors to date and those who will step forward as we build the future of Seattle Prep. Thank you for your support of this important effort.
Michele Smith
John McKay ‘74
Campaign Co-Chair
Campaign Co-Chair
DO N O R P RO FI LE
K AREN ANDERSEN ‘79 & M I K E M AT T H E WS ‘ 7 9 Karen and Mike met at Seattle Prep and now their two children, TJ a sophomore and Lauren, a senior attend Seattle Prep. Karen is a member of the campaign committee as well as the Board of Trustees. When asked to give to the campaign, the couple easily agreed that they would participate. The question was, how much? “We knew what we could give over a four year horizon and then we pushed ourselves to stretch that gift.” Karen said, “I went to Prep on financial aid and I feel strongly that others should have the same opportunity that was provided for me.” The notion of paying it forward for future generations is important to both Karen and Mike. Mike was on the Prep basketball team and he tells the story that at the time home games were played at Blanchet due to the size of the Prep facilities. Soon after, Prep supporters came together and contributed funds to build what is now the McHugh Gymnasium, where their kids play basketball and volleyball in today.
S P OTLI G HT O N TH E N E W LE AR N I N G R E SO U RCE CE NTE R
Karen and Mike agree that this campaign is critical for the future of Prep. The seismic issues that face Adelphia Hall must be addressed in order for Prep to continue to provide the strong Jesuit education that makes Prep special. We must pay it forward to ensure this continues.
Melonson and has kept the needs of the students
With more than 90 students enrolled, the Learning Resource Center provides educational services that allow students to discover more about their own learning style and provides them the tools to empower their own success. Building Our Future: The Campaign for Seattle Prep will allow for a newly renovated and equipped Learning Resource Center. This new space, located in McDonnell Hall, is designed with considerable input from LRC Director Regina central to the design. Included will be an expanded space for extended testing, two conference rooms for individual tutoring and/or parent meetings and increased space for study hall.
T WI N I N G FAM I LY MAK E S LE AD E RS H I P G I F T We are pleased to announce a leadership gift from the Twining family to Building Our Future: The Campaign for Seattle Prep. Dan and Theresa, and their children Jimmy ’01, Anne Marie ’03, Jeff ’05 and Paul ’08, are something of a Prep institution. Mention the Twinings to a faculty or staff member and you are bound to hear, “Oh, they are the NICEST family!” Since their oldest began at Prep in the 90s, the Twinings have fully participated in all facets of community life. Dan and Theresa have served as committee chairs, as volunteers for the SPREE Auction, on the Parent Board and have responded with an enthusiastic “yes!” each of the many times we have called on them for their support. When asked what makes a Prep education different from most high schools, Jeff ’05 was quick to note that “It wasn’t just the curriculum that was challenging, but I felt like the teachers wanted me and my fellow classmates to succeed. They were more than willing to work with us when we needed additional assistance.” Brother Jimmy echoes his sentiment: “It was definitely a great education coupled with a sense of community that spans generations. I have great friends from my time at Prep, and my parents have great friends from the parent communities of each of our classes (’01-’08).” When asked about making Prep a philanthropic priority and why they are giving to Building Our Future: The Campaign for Seattle Prep, Dan and Theresa point out the importance of “paying it forward” and enabling future Prep students to benefit from the same educational opportunities their kids have enjoyed. Theresa notes how important it is that “Prep continues to provide a facility that equals its education,” when discussing the building project in particular. A testament to a truly multi-generational commitment to Prep, Theresa’s parents Mary Ann and Dick Boulanger ’47 have also made a contribution to the family gift. Dick says, “Our ability to support Prep helps to ensure the school will be able to support future generations – maybe my great grandchildren someday!”
FACU LT Y S H OWS S U P P O RT Ron Zipse and Sharon Stone
What Ron has experienced as a colleague was reinforced
are long-time members of
as a parent. “I watched the faculty foster the growth of the
the Seattle Prep community
individual gifts of each child. Our girls are very different
and deeply committed to the
from each other. Each was nourished in a way that was
field of education. Ron is in
appropriate for her. They were encouraged to be the best
his 23rd year at Seattle Prep
they could be, and they are using those gifts today.” He
as a teacher and counselor.
continues, “The dedication, the magis, cura personalis. It was
He can also be found serving
really brought home when my girls were here and they
as a musician for Seattle Prep masses, playing the guitar,
could experience that, and I could see it through their eyes.”
singing and smiling. He and Sharon’s two daughters, Alicia ’03 and Emily ’07, are proud Panther alumnae. Sharon also works in education, first as a teacher and now as an administrator. Together, Ron and Sharon have dedicated more than 75 years to forming young minds.
Ron and Sharon continue to give deeply of their time, expertise and compassion to the community around them. When asked what moved them to participate in Building Our Future: The Campaign for Seattle Prep, Ron explained. “Seattle Prep is an important community in our lives, and we’ve
Ron is quick to say that he’s not surprised by the dedication
been blessed to be a part of it for so many years. It is more
and commitment of his colleagues to the Prep community.
than a workplace. Having two children who have gone
‘Inspired’ would be more accurate. “They are committed
through Prep has been a gift to our family. I love coming to
to the community, to the students, and are always seeking
work: colleagues that I enjoy being around, students that
ways to become better at what they do. It inspires me. It
give me life. The campaign is a way that we can return the
inspires me to be better and to find ways that I can be a
gift that we’ve been given.”
better counselor, teacher and contributor to the community.”
NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
SEATTLE, WA PERMIT NO. 1082 2400 Eleventh Avenue East Seattle, WA 98102-4098 www.seaprep.org
CAMPAIGN STEERING COMMITTEE
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS DONORS AS OF OCT. 25, 2012 Anne Read-Andersen & Erich Andersen Karen Andersen ‘79 & Mike Matthews ‘79 Eric Anderson Veronica Asui Michelle & Tony Audino Damian Augustyn, M.D. ‘70 Nancy Hanson & Matt Barmore Treva & Glenn Barnhart Kath & Rich Barth Susan & Roger Belanich ‘56 Fr. Jack Bentz, SJ Wendy Rogers-Bermudez & Gerardo Bermudez Joseph Berson John Bianchi ‘62 Christie & Todd Biesold Mary & George Birchfield Deirdre & Fraser Black Mary Ann & Dick Boulanger ‘47 Fran & John Bradley ‘56 Liz & John Brennan Julie & Robert Breshock Anne & Mike Brixner ‘66 Peter Brundrett Karen & Curt Bryan Carol & Robert Bubar Becky & Jim Burns Lesley & Brad Canfield James Cannon ‘66 Michelle Doyle & Jeff Cantor Teresa & Shane Carew Glynis & John Carrosino ‘75 Sarah & Tim Cavanaugh Bonnie & Frank Cech Debbie Centioli Gill Centioli in honor of Gill Biesold-McGee Clarissa & Lanny Ching ‘66 Janet & Kay Clawson Carol Bracken Clemency & John Clemency Laura & Max Clough Julie & Dan Coleman ‘74 April & Jim Collier Frank Coluccio ‘76 Vada May Corkery Estate of Jack Corkery Tracy Cornell Serena Cosgrove ‘81 & Martin Bosworth ‘81 Molly & Bob Davidson Pam & Mick Deines ‘62 Ann & Anthony DeRocco Barbara & Brian DiJulio ‘79 Kary & Mark Doerfler Jeri & Doug Donnelly Meaghan & Paul Dowling Robin & Robert Dullea Deanna Sundvick-Egge & Jon Egge ‘61 Barbara & Thomas Ennis Mimi & Todd Fairchild Victoria & Mark Fanning Sharon & Peter Faricy Carolyn Feldsine Phil Feldsine Amber & Vincent Ferrese
Cindy & Frank Firmani Sheree & Brad Fisher Fr. Paul Fitterer, SJ Kimberly Phillips & Jeff Flinn Leigh & Tom Floyd Mary & Alan Frazier Frost & Margaret Snyder Foundation Terri & Joe Gaffney ‘63 Diane & Mark Gary Gloria & Dick Gedrose Alisa Luber & Joe Genster Casey Gibson ‘03 Chelsea Gibson ‘13 J.B. Gibson ‘10 Kristy & Michael Gibson Margaret & Erik Giesa Kate & John Goodwin Eloise & James Grams Morella Troconis & Horacio Gutierrez Brenda & Michael Haggarty Ann & Jan Hajnosz Margaret & Jon Hallgrimson Kay & Doug Hanafin Susan & Zack Hangauer ‘62 Eric Cordy & Eric Hanson Susie McDonald & Robert Hardy Brenda & Tom Heflin Shannon & Matt Hendricks ‘82 Cindy & Jay Henning Estate of Ina Marie Henry Estate of James Henry Terry & Kent Hickey Carolyn & John Hickman ‘70 Debra & George Hofbauer Fr. Pat Howell, SJ Mary Ann ( Sauvage ) ‘88 & Paul Huddleston Ginny & Bart Hutchinson Jennifer ( Gleason ) ‘82 & Mike Hyde Cathy & Kevin Hylton Irene & Christopher Jellen ‘85 Terri & Michael Killeen Anne Marie Koehler ‘99 Chris Koehler ‘92 Carol & Steve Koehler ‘62 Erika Koehler-Stafford ‘95 & Jerrod Stafford Mary Ann & Tom Kofler Kathy & Walt Krueger Lynne & Norman Langseth Martha Ways & Tim Lee Anne Freitas & Michael Leslie Carla & Donald Lewis Betsy & Brian Losh ‘67 Maria & Jorge Madrazo Fr. Paul Magnano ‘60 Stacie & Greg Maurer Laurie Black & Stafford Mays Cherise & Rob McAuley, Jr Merridy & Mike McChesney ‘62 Michele & Patrick McClean Pat McCullough ‘66 Elisa McGee Cindy & Gene McGrath ‘62
John McKay, Jr. ‘74 Patricia & Scott Meden Joan & Don Merlino ‘60 Barbara & Dave Mitchell, Jr. ‘62 Joanie & John Moran Kanjamat & John Mullally Andrea & Nelson Nakata ‘81 Kelly & Bret Neely Nicki & Mike Nelson Nelson Trucking Company, Inc Northwest Cascade, Inc North Star Electric Rosemary & Lou Oberndorf ‘63 Michael O’Connell ‘62 Sheron & Roger O’Connell ‘60 Karen & Yosh Ohno ‘65 Kellyann & Kevin Padon Panther Football Parents Maria Solorio & Michael Patrick Janet & Brandon Pedersen Lisa & Don Percival Diana Turner Perkinson & Bradley Perkinson Mary de Rosas & Paul Peterhans Louise Piacentini Andrea & Richard Piacentini Judy Pigott Pioneer Educational Society / Oregon Province Lisa & Joe Piper Pamela & Paul Plumis ‘66 Michelle & Nick Psyhogeos Rainier Investment Management, Inc. Lisa & Bob Ratliffe Dave Read ‘38 Scott Redman Eileen & John Renner, Jr. ‘62 Kathy & John Richardson III Jean & Kirk Robinson Rockwell Family Patty Rothwell Kelly & Marc Rudd Jess & James Rudolf ‘96 Nancy & John Rudolf Helen (Sauvage) ‘79 & Bob Santucci ‘77 Steve Scalzo ‘66 Ronna & Peter Schmidt Sheelah & Dave Schreiber ‘62 Michael Scott ‘39 Phuong & Craig Scukas Seattle Prep Building Fund Seattle Prep Parent Association Carol & Larry Sexton Ann & Matthew Shanahan Barbara & Joe Shickich, Jr. Michele & Brad Smith Karleen Snetsinger Anne Ward & Donald Soriano Angela & Ron Souza Kat Spellman-Miner ‘87 & Stuart Miner ‘85 Terry Gillespie & John Stanton Lisa & Doug Stewart Ann ( Kokesh ) ‘80 & David Stout Rebecca & Henrik Strabo
Co-Chairs John McKay ’74 Michele Smith Members Curt Altig Karen Andersen ’79 Bob Baur Jack Bentz, SJ Erin Cordry Paul Fitterer, SJ Jay Henning Jennifer Gleason Hyde ’82 Kevin Hylton Kathy Krueger Cherise McAuley Kat Spellman-Miner ’87 Denise Tabbutt Dan Twining Jordan Wheeler ’06 Mary McKay Vial Dale Vogel Terry Werner Staff Kent Hickey April Collier Liz Brennan Angela Dugan Fr. Paul Fitterer, SJ Michael Laveson ‘01, SJ
Denise & Mark Tabbutt Laura & Michael Targett Pam & Ron Taylor ‘65 Katie & Bill Teplicky ‘76 The Norcliffe Foundation The Russell Family Foundation The Seattle Foundation Jeanette & Brad Thorson Anne Marie Twining ‘03 Theresa & Dan Twining Jeff Twining ‘05 Jimmy Twining ‘01 Paul Twining ‘08 United Way of King County Linda & Robert Van Hare Mary McKay Vial & Peter Vial Nancy Bird & Dale Vogel Ruth & Phil Waters ‘51 Terry Werner Jeannette & Mark Wheeler ‘69 Terri & Greg Whittle ‘66 Connie & Roman Wong Sandy Brouwer-Wright & Tom Wright Robin & Kevin Ylvisaker Sharon Stone & Ron Zipse
For additional information please contact April Collier, Vice President for Development, phone 206-577-2143, e-mail acollier@seaprep.org