Mounds Park Academy | 2012–2013 Annual Report
The 2012–2013 school year was a period of transition. Quiet changes, visible changes, a search process, and one major victory: an Annual Fund goal, reached. Your support of the Annual Fund ensures the success of our school and we are inspired by your deep and profound commitment to achieving educational excellence for our students. As MPA steps bravely into a new and inspiring chapter, each and every day is made possible by your incredible generosity. Students learn, teachers teach, and MPA continues to be the joyful and innovative place that it has been from the very beginning.
ALL BECAUSE OF YOU.
MPA ANNUAL FUND 2012– 2013 Moving forward during a time of change can be difficult, and fundraising during such a time can be especially challenging. MPA parents Chris and Jeanine Jesmer suspected this when they took on the role of Annual Fund Co-Chairs. As parents of an 8th grader, they were used to a challenge. The 20122013 Annual Fund’s success is due to their exceptional leadership and never-ending commitment to Mounds Park Academy. Whenever asked they stepped forward— signing letters, making calls and sending thank you notes, with grace and and welcomed humor the entire way. Their joy and enthusiasm was infectious and was responsible for, with the support of the Board of Trustees, Development Committee, and loyal Annual Fund volunteers, a nearly 60% increase in members of the Head’s Circle. Many, many thanks to Chris and Jeanine for a fantastic job!
2012-13 ANNUAL FUND COMMIT TEE Co-Chairs Chris and Jeanine Jesmer Mandy Abdo ’92 Beth Averbeck Robin Brooksbank Courtenay Brown ’91 Bob DeBellis Beth Finch Bridget FitzGerald Joan Gardner Pete Kieselbach ’06 Missy McDonald Charlene McEvoy Adam Pabarcus ’03 Melissa Peacock Wade Peterson ’87 Suzanne Strack Lori Tapani Mike Velin ’06 Jessica Wong ’05
LEADER: $10,000-$24,999
BUILDER: $1,000 to $2,499
MENTOR: $500 to $999
Bradley and Lynn Berning
Tamra and Rick Anderson
3M Foundation
Gregg and Robin Brooksbank
John P. Berdusco
Anonymous
Kevin and Polly Hart
John and Ruth Bergerson
Steve and Nancy Beck
Jeremy and Tricia Hedberg
Darrell Bigalke
Chris Colantti and Connie Sanborn
Thomas and Karen Lansing
Dana Boyle
George and Erin Connolly
Dan and Heidi McKeown
John Brower and Ellen Higgins
Jim and Joanie Delamater
Ford and Catherine Nicholson
Jim Caspers and Cory Pope
Ecolab Foundation
Brent and Melissa Peacock
Dr. Karl Chun and Ms. Jane Neumann
Fred and Carol Entwistle
Frank and Judy Tschida
Jenean and Peter Cordon
Gregory Erickson and Jamie McNaughton
Michael Dai and Gail Engstrom
Dan and Elizabeth Esch
PARTNER: $5,000 to $9,999
Matthew and Judith Dugas
Loren and Shirley Espeland
Ali and Joy Alizadeh
Lawrence and Lynn Ehren
Daniel Ethier
Anonymous (2)
Vivian Ehren
Mr. Allan ‘93 and Mrs. Trine Flinn
Beverly Boyle
David and Beth Finch
Charles Flinn, Jr. and Elizabeth Hayden
Courtenay Brown ‘91
Tom FitzGerald, Carbonair Environmental
Judy and Steve Lewis
Robert and Fay DeBellis
Systems, Inc.
Richard and Carol Gross
Brit Etzold
Les and Meredith Forgosh
Sixto Guiang and Jennifer Mehmel
James and Joan Gardner
Annie and Howard Green
Joe and Shari Hammer
Jamie and Cindy Gardner
Paul and Lori Guggenheim
Steve and Cathy Lauring
D.J. Hanson
Alfred and Ingrid Lenz Harrison
Joe and Chris Levesque
Nancy Simek
Rodes and Patricia Hart
Jim and Dawn Loving
Target Corporation - Take Charge of Education
Pete Jacobs and Carol Hatcher
Dr. and Mrs. Russell Luepker
Norman Jones and Sandra Schreur Jones
Ted and Aileen Lyle
ADVISOR: $2,500 to $4,999
Harvey and Suzanne Kaplan
Phil and Stephanie Martineau
Anonymous (2)
Anthony and Randee Killeen
The McQuade Family
Tom and Nancee Bruggeman
Phil and Patty Kohls
Cynthia Meyer and Cynthia Mueller
James ‘97 and Samantha Cordon
Sheri (Boerbon) ‘86 and Tommy Lyons
Paul and Karen Montour
John and Gretchen Corkrean
Medtronic Foundation
Leslie and Chris Neugent
Dellwood Foundation, Inc.
Betty Myers
Prof. Suzanne Ogden and Mr. Peter Rogers
Gary and Ellen Galbavy
Dan O’Neill and Nan Etzwiler
Douglas A. Olson and Charlene E. McEvoy
Walter and Stefanie Galicich
Diane Ogren and Jeffrey Hill
Heather Parish ‘92
Rahoul Ghose and Lynne Bardy
Danielle and Christopher Parish ‘95
Wade Peterson ‘87
Randy Herman and Sharron FitzGerald
Chris and Dwight Porter
Tom and Dee Polacek
Vladimir and Silvia Hugec
Andy Richardson ‘86
Premier Banks
Chris and Jeanine Jesmer
Salem Foundation
Anudeep Rahil and Timinder Biring
Mike and Martha Krikava
Timothy and Melinda Samsel
David and Maria Reamer
Maurice Kuypers and Denise Rutherford
Jeff Schackor and Mary Eret
Rich Rolfs and Mary Zygmunt Rolfs
Alan and Sandy Law
Joseph and Christi Schmitt
Steve Siegel Family
Randy and Jenny Lindrud
Mark and Wendy Schrandt
Stephen Spencer and Stephanie Sommer
Jay and Catherine Millerhagen
Securian Foundation
Joseph Springer and Joan Ireland
Peter and Karla Myers
Beth Slocum and Robin Brown
Sanjay and Anju Syal
Myers Foundation, Inc.
Rob and Amy Stolpestad
Thomas and Betty Tapani
Rob and Mary Nicoski
Lori Tapani
Peter and Mary Jo Thrane
Stein Olson
Traci Tapani
Norm Troullier and Christine Stanson
Jim Poradek and Katharine Gotham
Edward ‘93 and Megan Titcomb
Mike and Stephanie Vergin
Andrew and Karen Portis
Michael and Lisa Vale
Douglas Stone and Kristine Vick
Kevin Rhodes and Melinda Lopes
Mary B. Vergin
Dan and Emily Shapiro
Wells Fargo Foundation - Educational
Amy Smith
Matching Gift Program
Robert and Barbara Steinbrunn
Judith A. Wood
Tapani Family Limited Partnership LLP
Brenda and Wade Woodson
Stephen and Andrea Yoch
10–14 Years Consecutive Giving
20–24 Years Consecutive Giving
Matching Gift Company
15–19 Years Consecutive Giving
25+ Years Consecutive Giving
Faculty/Staff
PROVIDER: $250 TO 4999
Richard Smith and Anne Bendel
Courtney Nagle and Scott Burnett
Abdikafar Aden and Hawo Hersi
Srinivas Somayajula and Sailaja Chandrapati
Kelsey Butts-Lessard ‘95 and Richard Lessard
Alerus Financial
Paul and Claire Spilseth
Brendan Byrne ‘06
Jennifer (Mace) Andrew ‘96
Daniel and Marie Steinberger
Amanda Campbell
Anonymous (3)
Stephen and Angeline Tan
Benjamin Canine ‘03
Mustafa Arain and Sarah Chaudhry
Xoua and See Thao
Patrick Carlson ‘03
Carolyn Bates
Mitch Thomsen and Sue Moses
Jolene and Jon-Christopher Catudio
Steven and Nancy Beck
Todd Wandell ‘95
Martin and Julie Chambers
James and Kirsti (Schubert) Beltz ‘97
William Zimmermann
Phool and Shashi Chandra
Dr. Richard and Mrs. Kay Bendel
John Chilgren ‘06
Stéphanie Bernatchez and Dennis Davidson
Adam and Jennifer Ciresi
Brad and Angela Bliese
DONOR: UP TO $250
Peter and Laura Colton
Dr. Michael and Mrs. Kathy Bourne
Leah Abbe Bloem
Randy Comfort and Lisa Fisher-Comfort
Rachel Bye and Rita Amendola
Edward and Sandra Abramson
Maureen Conway and Wayland Campbell
Arne and Susan Carlson
Jon and Patty Akers
Ashley Cooper
Amit and Namarta Chandra
Amanda Allen ‘04
Patricia Corkrean
Marina Dale and Brian Harms
Jane and Mark Anderson
Richard Crabb ‘00
Karl and Lainie DeBoer
Lorraine and Kevin Anderson
Trevor and Julie Cronk
Anne and Randy DeVout Atchison
Michael Anderson ‘06
Jennifer Daly
Don and Sharon Dolan
Farhad Anklesaria and Krista Nelson
Juliet Dana ‘05
Larry Edwards and Missy McDonald
Anonymous (9)
Patricia Dana ‘07
Robert and Kristen Ehren
Rosa Glade Arnold and Scott Arnold
Gloria Davis
Mike and Kim Esch
Jane and Steve Arsenault
Richard Davis and Alice Roberts-Davis
Mari Espeland and Ken Dahlberg
Bob and Julie Averbeck
Dr. and Mrs. Jeff Dichter
Dr. and Mrs. Dominic Frecentese
Jodi Ayres ‘91
Beverly and James Docherty
GiveMN
Margaret Baillie ‘07
Molly Dolan
Dr. John L. Grant and Mrs. Mary Buerkle-Grant
Yazdan Bakhsh and Bassema Alsabbagh
Mike Downs and Ronit Yalon-Downs
Jack and Emily Grothe
Kumar Balasubrahmanyan ‘07
Trevor Driscoll ‘07
Shimon and Roberta Harosh
Ravi Balasubrahmanyan and Ann Caspar
Jeremy Drucker ‘97
John and Catherine Harvanko
John Baldwin
Amy DuMond
Teri Heil
Asha Bandal ‘00
Lance DuMond
Rose Hendrickson
Raymond Barger and Maureen Geoffrey
Mark and Evelyn Duvall
Beth Janke and Betsy Furman
Cathleen Bartholic ‘06
Don and Pat Effenberger
Lamont and Rebecca Koerner
Daniel and Gay Bartholic
Jake and Laura Eibon
Robert and Jodi Konop
Julie Baum ‘91
Nathan Eigenfeld ‘07
Sanjay and Tricia Kuba
Shawn Beauchane
Mahmoud El-Kati
Tasslyn and Dan Magnusson
Elin Beck ‘08
Joy and Loir Elazary
Deane and Nancy Manolis
Amelia Becker and Scott Peeler
Hannah Eller-Isaacs ‘06
Karen and Monte Mecklenburg
Mary and Bryan Beggin
Troy Emmans
Satchel Moore ‘04
Andrew Bendelsmith ‘09
Markus and Sandra Erben
Kevin Nepsund and Karen Ta
Barbara Berwald
Jason Esch ‘04
Adam Pabarcus ‘03
Emily (Spilseth) ‘91 and Bryce Binstadt
Ginger Etzold
Susan Rani
Kathleen Bischel Beddow and Earl Beddow
Stephanie Eyerly ‘03
Douglas and Susan Rowen
Peter Bohacek and Kristen Hansen
Catherine Finch
Erik Sand ‘03
Stephanie Boyum ‘00
Robert and Laurie Foss
Chip and Suanne Sardi
Chuck Bransford and Diane Dahl
Robert M Frame III
Bruce and Polly Saul
Erica (Utgaard) ‘96 and Matt Brewinski
Maggie Freier ‘10
Lawrence Schultz
Megan Bridges ‘97
Marilyn Fritz Shardlow and John Shardlow
Colleen and Erich Schwab
Tom and Heather Broneak
Nick and Ingrid Gangestad
Zach Schwartz ‘12
Julie Brown and Jones Adkins
Karli Gasteazoro ‘03
Bradley Seum and Natalie Waters Seum
Lisa Buck and John Wensman
Shannon Gherty Anderson ‘00 and
Mandy (Abdo) ‘92 and Bill Sheahan
Hien Bui
Brad Anderson
The Smith Family
Andrew ‘93 and Margaret Burke
David Gigerich ‘86
10–14 Years Consecutive Giving
20–24 Years Consecutive Giving
Matching Gift Company
15–19 Years Consecutive Giving
25+ Years Consecutive Giving
Faculty/Staff
William and Nancy Given
William LeMire and Elizabeth Jansen LeMire
Derek ‘89 and Cheryl Peterson
Kevin and Linda Goodno
Ken and Doreen Leopold
Garry and Mary Ann Peterson
Jon and Carla Grabanski
Richard Levey
Karlyn Peterson and Gavin Wilkinson
Jim and Nansee Greeley
Peter and Diane Ley
Jerry and Mona Poehling
Maureen Greeley ‘97
David and Mary Beth Lichtor
James and Connie Pries
Katherine Gross ‘01
Scott and Carrie Lindgren
Steven and Anne Quam
Kristin Gross ‘05
Gary and Mary Lunstad
Mrs. V. J. Ramezzano
Peg Guilfoyle and John Baillie
Will Lyle ‘07
Rajendra and Anuja Rao
John and Teresa Guthmann
MPA Alumni Association
Tony and Lori Reimers
Dr. Christopher and Mrs. Monica Haas
Bill Madigan
Stephanie Reiter ‘06
Clare Halloran ‘03
Wayne and Patricia Marzolf
Trudy Richter
John Halloran and Dianne Wright
Michele Maturen
Laurel Rigsbee ‘07
Doug and Diane Hands
Dave and Chris McGaha
Kathryn Roberts
Brian and Debra Hanson
MCL Consulting
Claire (Mielke) ‘00 and Bryant Rogness
Thomas E. Haskett and Patricia
Leman and Sharon McLean
Karen Rossbach
McJames Haskett
Marian Messing ‘07
Mary Rossini and Bill Anderson
Doug and Jolayne Hauge
Richard H. Meyer
Jeffrey Rozinka
Nancy Hauschild
Maria Mikel ‘06
Dudley and Marti Ryan
Nicholas Henry ‘93 and Emily Cobb Henry
Amie and Jane Miller
Vance Ryan ‘08
Olivia Lansing Herrick ‘06 and Bror Herrick
John Miller
David Salchow
Michelle Hesterberg ‘07
Judith A. Miller
Anne Roth Scalia
Alexandra Hiniker ‘05
Keith and Jorie Miller
Mark Scheible and Beth Wegner
James and Sandy Hoeg
Michael and Kimberly Miller
Chris and Alison Schell
Annalisa Hultberg ‘97
Paula Miller
Ginna Schultz and Alejandro Diaz Andrade
Kelly Humphrey
Tom Mischke and Rosie O’Brien
Gary and Suzanne Schwartz
Nadine Smith Ide
Minakshee Mohanty ‘04
Mike and Barb Scinto
Sarah Jahn
Matt and Jane Moore
Roberta and Charles Seum
Scott and Mary Jane Jallen
Melinda and Jorma Moore
Gary and Theresa Short
Dan ‘88 and Tanya Johnson
Ellyn (Scibora) Mortimer ‘91
Dr. Kenneth and Ms. Karen Smith
Don and Monica Johnson
MPA Faculty
Renee and David Sonka
Evelyn and Steve Johnson
Garrett Mulrooney and Anissa Mediger
Sandra Soucheray ‘86
Rachel (Gates) Katkar ‘02
Benjamin Murr ‘24
Michael and Sherry Spence
Lauren (Sperry) ‘00 and Steve Kavan
Stephen Muscanto and Diane Greenwood
Jay and Joni Springer
Thomas Kennedy ‘06
Nicole (Boerbon) ‘88 and Scott Muschewske
SRI
Peter Kieselbach ‘06
John and Sarah Myers
Deedee Stacy
Thomas Kieselbach and Anna Davies
Gail and Jerry Neren
Yamini and Carl Kimmerle
Eric Netteberg and Julie Wrase
James Stewart and Florence Monsour
Abigail Kline Duffine ‘98 and Alex Duffine
Nicholas Neumann-Chun ‘08
Renette and Scott Stinson
Joe Kordosky
Pondie Nicholson ‘02 and Mark Taylor
Shane and Suzanne Strack
Jeffrey and Robyn Kramer
Sarah O’Connor ‘87 and Patrick Jackson
Kelsey Suddard ‘03
Paul Kramer ‘05
Kari and Michael O’Keefe
Peter and Wendy Sullivan
Gerry and Marcia Kraut
Steve Olson and Diane Gobran
Pamela and Sean Sutton
Stephen Krenkel
Pam Omersa
Eleanor Swanson
Nathan and Amy (Effenberger) ‘01 Kuchta
Patrick Opatz and Stephanie Hawkinson
Quang Ta and Hoa Dang
Kari and Jeffrey Kunze-Hoeg
Gloria Ortega-Gerdts
Dr. Susan Taple
Deborah LaChapelle
Emily Osman ‘06
Karen Tarrant
Nancy and David Lage
Patti and Kent Osman
Sam Thao and Mee Vang
Scott and Elzabeth (Miner) ‘87 Lampert
Jennifer and Timothy Otremba
Bob and Juliann Thavis
Matthew ‘92 and Shari Larson
Maureen Otwell
Thomson Reuters
Soren Larson ‘07
Tripp Parker ‘87
Ralph and Loanne Thrane
James and Kathleen Lasch
Lisa and Craig Pederson
Mani and Harini Upadhyaya
Ann Laundry
Yorke and Lois Peeler
Sharon Utgaard
Anika Ledlow ‘11
Ed and Kris Pendergast
Theresa Vale
Nhia and Ue Lee
David Perrin and Margaret Hustad-Perrin
John and Betsy Van Hecke
Louis and Janice Leichter
Kathleen Peters-Martell and Mark Martell
Anne and Gary Vanic
Alisa Lein ‘96
Kristine Petersen
Chris and Vallay Varro
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Elaine and Stuart Steinman
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my favorite thing about mpa is getting to do art. because some schools don’t have lots of art. but we can use paint and clay and drums and orff instruments and costumes and just go wild with art. i love it.
ALL BECAUSE OF YOU.
John Velin and Jane Harper Michael Velin ‘06 Tom and Nancy Vick Philip and Sandra Wahls Louis and Camille Wainwright Gina Wallraff Patrick Wand ‘03 and Scarlett Robinson Renae Wantock Christopher Ward ‘98 Karen West ‘06 Scott and Nancy Wilson Art and Debbie Wineman
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Emily and Anderson Wingfield Thomas Wolfe and Sally Silk Dennis Wong ‘03 Sum and Ka Ling Wong Lisa and Jim Woodruff Adam Wooldridge Renee and David Wright Michelle Yates Robert Zeglovitch and Jane Young Dawn and Peter Zimmerman
10–14 Years Consecutive Giving
20–24 Years Consecutive Giving
Matching Gift Company
15–19 Years Consecutive Giving
25+ Years Consecutive Giving
Faculty/Staff
ALL BECAUSE OF YOU. On behalf of the students and staff of Mounds Park Academy, let me express my profound gratitude for your generosity over the course of the last academic year. While this is my first year at MPA, I deeply appreciate your support. The title of this year’s annual report, “All Because of You,” is more than a theme. It describes the reality that our school’s mission and vitality is due to your ongoing generosity. Because of you, we are able to retain and attract an outstanding faculty who inspire a life-long passion for learning, awaken curiosity and empower imagination. Because of you, we are able to create classrooms that engage our children, inspire their learning and guide them to new discoveries. Because of you, we are able to nurture character development with an inclusive worldview so our students can shape the world around them. Because of you, we are able to spark the imagination and foster innovation through technology and design thinking to realize student’s own power to know and create. Your support has strengthened Mounds Park Academy in its mission to provide awe-inspiring and transformative education … all because of you. Thank you,
Dr. Jeff Suzik Head of School Mounds Park Academy
ALL BECAUSE OF YOU.
2012 BEST OF MPA SPONSORS Abdallah Chocolate Shoppes Afton Alps Recreation Area Alesso’s Dance Spectrum Ali and Joy Alizadeh Lorraine and Kevin Anderson Anonymous* (4) Arthur Murray Dance Studio ArtiCulture Barnes & Noble Belle Amie Spa Wendy Benning* John P. Berdusco* Bradley and Lynn Berning* Barbara Berwald Bloomington Theatre and Art Center Blue Plate Restaurant Co. Jessica Blue Boler Express Car Wash Dr. Michael and Mrs. Kathy Bourne* Remy and Avis Bourne Dana Boyle Brainerd International Raceway Performance Driving School Breakthrough Twin Cities Courtenay Brown ‘91* Bruegger’s Bagels Cafe Latté Cannon River Winery Cantus Vocal Ensemble Jim Caspers and Cory Pope* Cedar Pet Clinic Chanhassen Dinner Theatre Dr. Karl Chun and Ms. Jane Neumann* Anthony Collins and Bridget Fitzgerald* ComedySportz Twin Cities Randy Comfort and Lisa Fisher-Comfort Jenean and Peter Cordon* Trevor and Julie Cronk Robert and Fay DeBellis* Dellwood Hills Country Club Douglas Devens and Jennifer Raeder-Devens Dick’s Sporting Goods Dodge Nature Center Mike Downs and Ronit Yalon-Downs Downtowner Car Wash Dunn Brothers Coffee Educational Latitudes Robert and Kristen Ehren* Markus and Sandra Erben* Esch Construction Supply, Inc.
FastSigns Maplewood
Douglas A. Olson and Charlene E. McEvoy*
Mr. Allan ‘93 and Mrs. Trine Flinn*
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
Les and Meredith Forgosh*
Maureen Otwell
Foss Swim School
Panera Bread
Dr. and Mrs. Dominic Frecentese*
Papa Murphy’s Take N Bake Pizza
Nick and Ingrid Gangestad
Christopher ‘95 and Danielle Parish*
Jamie and Cindy Gardner*
Park Square Theatre
Katharine Gotham and Jim Poradek
Scott Peeler and Amerlia Becker
Great Clips IMAX Theatre
Paul and Kathi Peterson*
Jeremy and Kristi (Wood) Green ‘89
Punch Neapolitan Pizza
Paul and Lori Guggenheim*
Chris and Dwight Porter
Chris and Monica Haas
Andrew and Karen Portis
Erik and Jana Hagen
Post Accessories
Paul Kaufman and Patricia Hayes Kaufman
Pure Yoga Stillwater
Hilpisch Upper Cervical Health Center
Steven and Anne Quam*
History Theatre
David and Maria Reamer*
Ho Ho Gourmet
Rejuvenate Skin And Laser Clinic
Claudette Hollenbeck
Rich Rolfs and Mary Zygmunt Rolfs*
Vladimir and Silvia Hugec*
Don and Chris Ronayne*
Illusion Theatre
Mary Rossini and Bill Anderson
Indian Hills Golf Club
Thomas Rudd and Patricia Furlong
James Sewell Ballet
Sue and Steve Samuelson
Chris and Jeanine Jesmer*
Chip and Suanne Sardi
Joe’s Garage Restaurant
Lawrence Schultz*
Michael and Elaine Johnson
Gary and Suzanne Schwartz*
Jungle Theater
Ronald and Susan Schwartz
Nicole and Aaron Koen
Kathleen Sheridan
Kowalski’s Market
Sherralise Group
Rachel Kronick
Shoreview Community Center
Deborah LaChapelle
Beth Slocum and Robin Brown
Matthew and Christine Larson*
Richard Smith and Anne Bendel
Leitner’s
Renee and David Sonka
William LeMire and Elizabeth Jansen LeMire*
Patrick and Grace Spencer
Let’s Dish
St. Paul Saints
Lila and Claudine’s
Emma Stacy ‘15
Luna Rossa
Stages Theatre Company
Jim and Dawn Loving*
Robert and Barbara Steinbrunn
MacPhail Center for Music
Sweatshop Health Club
Maplewood Audi
Lori Tapani*
Maplewood Community Center
The Cottage House Inn
Maplewood Imports
The Melting Pot
Hillary Mercer Graves ‘96 and Richard Graves
The Outing Lodge
Minnesota Boat Club
The Rivertown Inn
Minnesota Children’s Museum
The Village Scoop
Minnesota Historical Society
Traditions
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Triple Espresso Company
Minnesota Swarm Professional Lacrosse Team
Trollhaugen Winter Recreation Area
Minnesota Twins Baseball Club
Ursula’s Wine Bar & Cafe
Minnesota Wild
Mike and Stephanie Vergin
Minnesota Zoo
Vertical Endeavors
MPA Parents Association
Walker Art Center
Dan and Katie Murr
Weisman Art Museum
Peter and Karla Myers*
Rose Wick
Ford and Catherine Nicholson*
Wild Mountain - Taylors Falls Recreation
Noodles & Company
Scott and Nancy Wilson
Dr. and Mrs. Randall Norgard*
Katherine Young
Jeff Ochs and Tina Wang Diane Ogren and Jeffrey Hill* Old Log Theater
*Faculty Sponsors
2012 ART OF WINE SPONSORS 2012-13 2nd Grade
ALUMNI GIVING BY CLASS
2012-13 4th Grade
Mounds Park Academy alumni are active in their communities in
2012-13 5th Grade
ways that bring the mission of MPA alive throughout the world.
2012-13 7th and 8th Grades
We are grateful that those alumni also take a moment to give
2012-13 Kindergarten 2012-13 PreK Class Barbara Allen Anonymous Beth Averbeck and Gary Schwochau* Bob and Julie Averbeck Brad and Lynn Berning
back to MPA. Below is the total class participation of giving to MPA—whether to the MPA Annual Fund, the Alumni Endowment for Financial Aid, Breakthrough Saint Paul, or other funds. Thank you! We are grateful for your support and proud of the difference you are making in the world.
Dana Boyle* John Brooksbank ’12 Dan Bruggeman and Mary Rothchild Lisa Buck and John Wensman Tannyr Carnes ‘08 Jim Caspers and Cory Pope* Alex Esch ‘18 Les and Meredith Forgosh* Dominic and Pamela Frecentese Jesse Golfis Katharine Gotham Paul and Lori Guggenheim* Anne Harris Sula Hill ‘96 Alyssa Hokanson ‘13 Annika Ide ‘18 Emma Ide ‘10 Mimi Ide ‘09 Casey Jahn ‘14 Chris and Jeanine Jesmer* Kelsey King ‘09 Andrew Kluge and Lynn Berning Sanjay and Tricia Kuba* Allie McElvain ‘18 Peter and Karla Myers* Douglas A. Olson and Charlene McEvoy* Dan O’Neill and Nancy Etzwiler Anna E. Orbovich ‘08 Gloria Ortega-Gerdts Brent and Melissa Peacock* Paul Peterson David and Maria Reamer* Kathleen Sheridan Sebella Stang ‘18 Raymond C. Young *Faculty Sponsors
Class % of Class Giving 1986 38% 1987 16% 1988 16% 1989 13% 1990 4% 1991 16% 1992 19% 1993 9% 1994 2% 1995 8% 1996 10% 1997 13% 1998 6% 1999 2% 2000 10% 2001 4% 2002 3% 2003 15% 2004 5% 2005 6% 2006 25% 2007 16% 2008 5% 2009 ** 1% 2010 ** 2% 2011 ** 1% 2012 ** 2% 10% of alumni in classes actively solicited gave ** Not actively solicited
1982 LEGACY SOCIETY
1982 LEGACY SOCIET Y Karen and George Benz Fosten and Beverly Boyle Gregg and Robin Brooksbank Peter and Jenean Cordon Mike Downs and Ronit Yalon Suzanne and Bob Flotten James and Joan Gardner Jamie and Cindy Gardner Lance ’93 and Betsy (Brewer) ’95 Harris Robert Kreischer
Since the founding of MPA in 1982, our community has demonstrated considerable
David and Susanna Meyer
philanthropic generosity. That wonderful tradition continues with the 1982 Legacy
Peter B. and Karla Myers
Society. The 1982 Legacy Society is a group of benefactors who wish to support MPA’s
Gail and Jerry Neren
mission of educational excellence by including the school in their estate plans.
Ford Nicholson Jesse Okie and Mary Harrington
Since the very beginning, MPA has offered a unique educational program that truly
Christopher and Danielle Parish
develops the whole child – academically, artistically, and athletically. Members of
Brent and Melissa Peacock
the 1982 Legacy Society contribute to MPA’s continued ability to offer every student
Wade M. Peterson
this individualized path to learning. In fact, that learning continues for a lifetime. An
Chris and Dwight Porter
MPA experience helps alumni develop into knowledgeable, self-confident, ethical, and
Susan and Bill Sands
compassionate adults.
Mary Ann Smith Sandy Kreischer Smith
The 1982 Legacy Society allows MPA to thank you for caring deeply about the
Glen Taylor
importance of education at MPA now and in the future. If you would like more
Louis and Camille Wainwright
information, please contact Jeff Suzik, Head of School, at 651-777-2555.
MALONE SCHOLARS In 2012 Mounds Park Academy was recognized as a Malone Scholar School and has
partnered with the Malone Family Foundation to create the MPA Malone Scholars program. Malone Scholars are gifted students who demonstrate the following characteristics: • Malone Scholars are high achievers (generally top 5% of their class). • Malone Scholars are highly involved and independent learners. • Malone Scholars are effective communicators. • Malone Scholars act with respect and integrity. In addition to providing tuition for an MPA education, the Malone Scholarship supports funding for books, transportation, lunch and other expenses as needed. In the 2013–2014 school year, our MPA community was enriched by our four Malone Scholars in grades 7 through 10. These students are well on their way to achieving the vision of John Malone. Congratulations to our Malone Scholars!
MPA PARENTS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Co-Presidents
Carey Ide and Chris Levesque
The MPA Parents Association works diligently
Vice President
Natalie Waters Seum
year-round to support the mission of MPA and
Amanda Campbell
provide an avenue for families to be welcomed,
Vice President Grade Representatives Vice President Development
Chris Hawley
connected and involved. The organization
Secretary
Amy Stolpestad
is led by a volunteer Board of Directors and
Treasurer
Shane Strack
is funded through an optional Community
Ray Grinsteinner and Tina Jain
Enrichment Fee.
Lower School Chairs Middle School Chairs Upper School Chair Past President
Cindy Gardner and Karen Kozen Elizabeth Esch
Because of your volunteer efforts and your
Beth Finch
financial support of the Parents Association, our community was enriched by:
MONTHLY FACULTY & STAFF APPRECIATION • MICROFUNDING FOR CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS • SUPPORT OF THE ENDOWMENT FUND • GRADE REPRESENTATIVE PROGRAM & CLASS SOCIALS • HOMECOMING FUN RUN • SEASON TO SHARE • PANCAKE BREAKFAST • BOOK FESTIVAL • WHITE OUT DANCE • FAMILY SERVICE NIGHT • PARENT/ SENIOR LUNCH • GRADUATION RECEPTION • FACULTY FAREWELL RECEPTION • PARENT COFFEE & DIGITAL YEARBOOK PRESENTATION Thank you to all of the volunteers who gave thousands of hours to make these initiatives successful.
ALL BECAUSE OF YOU. This phrase feels especially important when I think of Mounds Park Academy and the reasons my husband Gregg and I chose—and continue to choose—MPA for our family. Because of the exceptional faculty, our children have the foundation to explore and succeed. Because of the involved and creative families at MPA, our children have grown up among families where the joy of learning is valued and celebrated. Because of the benefits of PreK–12 under one roof, our kids have been encouraged by older role models to try new things and take advantage of the wide variety of opportunities at MPA, all while feeling safe and supported by teachers and friends. Because of all these things, we continue to choose MPA as the best place to educate our children. And like many of you, we continue to support MPA as best we can through charitable giving. MPA’s continued success is truly all because of you. Because of the hundreds of donors who are represented in this report; because of our alumni who are out in the world representing the value of an MPA education; and because of the involved and caring parents who put their trust in our exceptional faculty; because of every one of you, MPA continues to offer an innovative learning environment. Thank you – for all you do to support Mounds Park Academy, every day and every way.
Robin Brooksbank Chair, Board of Trustees
RESTRICTED GIVING AND ENDOWMENTS SHARDLOW-SLOCUM FUND FOR FACULTY
THEATER DEPARTMENT
ALUMNI ENDOWMENT FOR FINANCIAL AID
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Anonymous
In June 2013, Chris Parish ’95 presented the
The Shardlow-Slocum Fund for Faculty
Carter and Christina Beck
second award of $1,000 to a member of the
Professional Development was started in
Dr. and Mrs. Dominic Frecentese
Class of 2014 together with a contribution
2013. Its goal is to support opportunities for
to the general financial aid fund for current
faculty professional development and on-going
INNOVATION FUND
MPA students. This endowment honors MPA’s
education. This gift is in honor of faculty
Anonymous
tradition of giving back to the school.
upon their retirement and in celebration of their
CAFETERIA IMPROVEMENTS
Jennifer (Mace) Andrew ‘96
service to Mounds Park Academy.
Sage Dining Services, Inc.
Anonymous (3)
members Marilyn Shardlow and Beth Slocum
Andrew Brainerd ‘03 Anonymous
ROBOTICS PROGRAM
Sarah Brendzel ‘07
3M Foundation
Mark ‘95 and Mindy Farrell
FINANCIAL AID FOR YEARBOOKS
Lisa and Felix Holter Ankel
Mr. Allan ‘93 and Mrs. Trine Flinn
Jeffrey and Jacquie Mudge
Anonymous (2)
GiveMN
Darrell Bigalke
Kate Johnston ‘98
MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND
Joy Bigalke-Danielson
Teresa Knoedler ‘96 and Keith Wolter
Rollie Seltz
Philip Billings
Kimberly (Storey) ‘90 and Drake ‘88 Lightner
Beverly Boyle
Barry Madore and Kirstin Scanlan Madore
NORDIC SKI TEAM
Dana Boyle
Tasslyn and Dan Magnusson
Melinda Elledge and Richard Sheehan
Eaton Charitable Fund
Christopher ‘95 and Danielle Parish
FIRST
Heather Parish ‘92
LIBRARY
Jon and Carla Grabanski
Conor Toohey ‘99
Jeremy and Tricia Hedberg
Mark and Andrea Honda
Michael Velin ‘06
MPA Parents Association
Jeffrey and Robyn Kramer
Gina Wallraff
Valley Bookseller
Stephen Krenkel
Patrick Wand ‘03 and Scarlett Robinson
Daniel and Julianne Lannon
Jessica Wong ‘05
FINANCIAL AID – WASHINGTON DC TRIP
Joe and Chris Levesque
Anonymous
Dan and Heidi McKeown
GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Steve Olson and Diane Gobran
Jacques and Susan Driscoll
UPPER SCHOOL CHOIR
Mrs. V. J. Ramezzano
Paula Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin McElvain
Susan Rani
William Platz and Todd Savage
Schuyler Rosefield ‘13
Andy Richardson ’86
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION GRANT PROGRAM
Beth Slocum and Robin Brown
MPA Alumni Association
Joseph Springer and Joan Ireland
THE MATTHEW GARDNER ENDOWMENT FUND
Sunivo America LLC
The purpose of the Matthew Gardner
UPPER SCHOOL DRAMA
Sam Thao and Mee Vang
Endowment Fund is to provide financial
Jerry and Mona Poehling
Michael and Susan Wilke
aid each year for qualified students with
Scott and Nancy Wilson
demonstrated financial need at Mounds Park
FINANCIAL AID
Jill Winegar
Academy. This endowment honors the memory
Charles and Ellora Alliss Educational Foundation
Jim Wright and Jeanne Danaher
of Matthew Truman Gardner, who attended
Mounds Park Academy on opening day as a
PUBLIC POLICY FUNDRAISERS
LOWER SCHOOL PROGRAMS -
third grader until he graduated in 1992. It was
Nicholson Family Foundation
EVENTS AND PROJECTS
his hope that Mounds Park Academy never
General Mills Box Tops for Education
become an elitist school.
JEREMIAH PROGRAM FOR FINANCIAL AID The Saint Paul Foundation
Mary Ann Lockhart
HONOR AND MEMORIAL GIFTS ALUMNI PARENT FINANCIAL AID
IN MEMORY OF TIM BRAY
IN HONOR OF SCOTT, ISAAC AND ELLIOT
FUND FOR DIVERSITY
Melinda Elledge and Richard Sheehan
PEELER AND THEIR DEDICATION TO
The purpose of the Alumni Parent Financial
EDUCATION
Aid Fund for Diversity is to provide financial aid
IN MEMORY OF MARTIN HARRISON ’86
for students with demonstrated financial need
Andy Richardson ’86
at Mounds Park Academy. The donors hope
Yorke and Lois Peeler IN HONOR OF TONY REIMERS
this endowment will help to ensure the MPA
IN MEMORY OF JIM LAW
student body remains a diverse population.
Kathleen Peters-Martell and Mark Martell
As such, first preference for awards should
Laurel Rigsbee ’07 IN HONOR OF DEEDEE STACY, MY 4TH
be to support and enhance diversity in the
IN HONOR OF MARILYN
GRADE TEACHER WHEN I FIRST CAME TO
student population. Diversity shall be defined
SHARDLOW’S RETIREMENT
MPA!
by the Head of School in collaboration with the
John and Teresa Guthmann
Zach Schwartz ’12
academic leadership of Mounds Park Academy.
Curt and Anne Petersen IN HONOR OF MIKE SCINTO
Jesse Okie and Mary Harrington
IN HONOR OF MARILYN SHARDLOW
Laurel Rigsbee ’07
AND BETH SLOCUM MIDDLE SCHOOL FIELD TRIP
Anonymous
IN HONOR OF KAREN ROSSBACH Margaret Baillie ’07
ENDOWMENT FUND The purpose of the Middle School Field Trip
IN HONOR OF DAN HAASE
Endowment Fund is to provide financial support
Dennis Wong ’03
for field-trips in the Middle School. The funds
IN HONOR OF MRS. LAGE Mr. Allan ’93 and Mrs. Trinn Flinn
from this endowment should support (but
IN HONOR OF NANSEE GREELEY
are not limited to) service learning, outdoor
William LeMire and Elizabeth
IN HONOR OF KARI KUNZE-HOEG
environmental education and other field trips
Jansen LeMire
Kumar Balasubrahmanyan ’07
that support the curricula. The hope of the
Dan O’Neill and Nancy Etzwiler
donor is that these funds will support the
IN HONOR OF SHERI BOERBON LYONS ’86
growth of these experiences when and as the
IN HONOR OF MRS. KIMMERLE
financial situation of the school improves.
Mr. Allan ’93 and Mrs. Trinn Flinn
Anonymous
IN HONOR OF MRS. O’KEEFE
Sandra Soucheray ’86 IN HONOR OF BARB AND JIM MELAND Marian Messing ’07
Mr. Allan ’93 and Mrs. Trine Flinn IN HONOR OF MPA FACULTY AND STAFF IN HONOR OF MS. SUTTON
Kelsey Butts-Lessard ‘95 and
Mr. Allan ’93 and Mrs. Trine Flinn
Richard Lessard John Chilgren ‘06
IN MEMORY OF CAMILLE’S MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER AND IN HONOR OF OUR TWO SONS Louis and Camille Wainright IN HONOR OF EMILY WU Joy and Loir Elazary IN HONOR OF SUMNER WU Joy and Loir Elazary
ALL BECAUSE OF YOU.
Balance Sheet
(dollars in thousands) Current Assets
2013
2012
Cash and Cash Equivalents
2,702
2,498
Accounts Receivable Net of Allowance
50
47
Pledges Receivable - Current Position
27
92
Other Assets Total Current Assets Property and Equipment, Net
73
92
2,851
2,730
21,983
23,061
5,777
5,032
290
135
Other Assets Investments at Market Deposits with Bond Trustees Bond Issuance Costs Net of Amortization
312
333
6,380
5,500
31,214
31,291
85
90
Accrued Expenses
778
749
Deferred Revenue
1,440
944
365
345
1
21
2,669
2,149
992
1,437
7,552
7,773
208
199
Total Other Assets Total Assets Current Liabilities Accounts Payable
Bonds Payable, Current Portion Bond Interest Payable Total Current Liabilites Long-Term Liabilities Valuation of Interest Rate Swap Agreement Bonds Payable, Net of Current Portion Asset Retirement Obligation Total Long Term Liabilities Total Liabilities
8,753
9,409
11,422
11,558
14,652
15,029
Net Assets Unrestricted Undesignated Temporarily Restricted
1,061
670
Permanently Restricted
4,079
4,034
Total Net Assets
19,792
19,733
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
31,214
31,291
Statement of Activities For the Year Ended June 30, 2013 (dollars in thousands) Revenue (net of Financial Aid $2,266K)
2013
Expenses
2013
Tuition and Related Fees
8,189
Instructional Programs
5,791 1,429
Contributions
796
General and Administrative
Auxillary Programs
471
Plant Operations and Maintenance
918
Investment Return and Interest Earnings
550
Auxiliary Programs
561
Change in Valuation of Interest Rate Swap
445
Fundraising
202
Other Revenue and Support
290
Financing Expenses
Total Revenue
10,741
433
Depreciation and Amortization
1336
Total Expenses
10,670
2012–2013 Revenue
2012–2013 Expenses
Tuition and Related Fees
Instructional Programs
Contributions
General and Administrative
Auxillary Programs
Plant Operations and Maintenance
Investment Return and Interest Earnings
Auxiliary Programs
Change in Valuation of Interest Rate Swap
Fundraising
Other Revenue and Support
Financing Expenses Depreciation and Amortization
BREAKTHROUGH TWIN CITIES 2013 was a year of significant change for Breakthrough – beginning with the name change from Breakthrough Saint Paul to Breakthrough Twin Cities (BTC), which signifies the organization’s ambitions to serve more students throughout the metro area over the course of the next several years. BTC also added key new staff members, became a fully independent 501(c)(3), and was fortunate to secure Social Venture Partnership funding through a new corporate partnership with Lube-Tech. Student outcomes continue to be strong for the program:
•100% of BTC alumni received admission to multiple colleges and universities. •BTC alumni have accepted full scholarships to Williams College, Tufts, St. Catherine University, Stanford, St. Thomas University, Carleton, Mount Holyoke, and Saint Paul College. •Students in the class of 2013 were awarded two Gates Millennium Scholarships, one Wallin Scholarship, one Dell Scholarship, two Multicultural Excellence Program (MEP) Scholarships, one Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship, one full scholarship to Williams College, and one full scholarship to Stanford University. •The average annual scholarship for BTC alumni is over $26,000. •91% of BTC high school students enrolled in at least one honors class per academic term. •BTC middle school students were in attendance 98% of the time during the 2013 summer program. •75% of aspiring teacher interns who have completed college entered careers in the field of education.
Most notably, however, was the fact that the summer of 2013 marked the first time that a Breakthrough student became a Breakthrough aspiring teacher. In fact, four Breakthrough alumni students served as aspiring teacher interns during the busy summer program held at Mounds Park Academy. One of those aspiring teachers was Denise Quintanilla, a 2012 Breakthrough graduate currently attending the University of Minnesota with a major in neuroscience. Denise was part of the science faculty, and it turns out that she was assigned to teach her class in Mr. Schweiger and Ms. Nagle’s science lab, which she described as the room where she “fell in love with science.” Denise noted that the classroom gave her access to space and equipment that she had never seen before joining Breakthrough and that exposure made the difference in her desire to go into the sciences as a college student. Denise’s story illustrates the tremendous difference that the MPA community is making in the lives of our greater community’s children. The BTC staff and Board of Directors are grateful for the generous way in which spaces and resources are shared with its students and aspiring teachers. Thank you for an amazing year!
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Mission Statement We teach students to think independently, communicate effectively and act with respect and integrity in a diverse community that models intellectual ambition, global responsibility and the joy of learning.
What We Value • Students who are involved and engaged in their own education • An atmosphere of open discourse and academic rigor • A balance of academics, arts and athletics • Experiential learning led by exceptional faculty • Mutual respect and meaningful service • Technology as an integral part of learning • A school-wide spirit of innovation