2021-2022 Prairie Report of Giving

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A Nice Ring to It

When the greenlight was given to return to community gatherings last fall, students immediately circled one date on the calendar: the annual 12 Days Celebration in the Johnson Athletic Center. We invite you to do the same – join us in the JAC on 12/22 for this year’s celebration. Watch for more details on prairieschool.com/upcoming-alumni-events.

From the Head of School

Dear Prairie Community,

As the fall flies by it seems like a good time to pause and look back on the past school year. 21-22 was awesome: our second full year of successfully operating with every student on campus all day, every day, dating back to August 10th of 2020.

The steady resilience and determination of our faculty and students has helped our community avoid so many of the challenges with academic preparedness and health that schools across the country are now trying to manage. This fall and going forward, the preparedness and maturity of incoming students will require extra attention, but on the whole our faculty and students continue to grow and excel in a way that our alumni would find familiar and of which we should all be incredibly proud.

This fall, the Leipold Johnson Early Childhood Center (LJC) opened with four Early School classrooms for the first time in Prairie’s history, with the Brave Explorers joining the Creative Captains, Shining Stars, and Wise Owls. The newly constituted 6th through 8th grade Middle School is showing tremendous continuity, smaller class sizes, increased collaboration, and focus for our pre-teens. The new 5th grade program, led by master educators Joy Aragones and Tristan Pearson ’99, is off to a great start, and in early October we opened the Leipold Recital Hall as the new home for our ever-growing choral program under the direction of Fletcher Paulsen.

Prairie’s commitment to steady growth and improvement, even through the pandemic, continues to drive us and has led to the advances above – and an all-time high of 76% parent participation in the Prairie Fund, a 2.5% increase in enrollment this fall, and another year of successful college placement, with the fifty-nine members of the Class of 2022 earning more than $13.4 million in merit scholarships.

For our 2,440 alumni, the year ended with a ‘palooza of activities – with hundreds returning to campus to connect with each other and retired faculty, to honor Kevin Will and Tracy Waters, to see the new building, and to join us at Prairie Premiere, an event that supports more than half our students: those who receive need-based scholarships to attend Prairie.

As we move through our 59th year, our future looks bright and I hope you will all join me in thanking our 911 donors who supported us in 21-22 and jump on board with your own philanthropic support to keep Prairie affordable and exceptional while building on our momentum! Thank you all for making Prairie, Prairie.

Sincerely,

Nathaniel

W. Coffman, Ed.D. Head of School & President

“As we move through our 59th year, our future looks bright...”

2022-23 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Darryl Babu ’88

John Batten ’83

Nathaniel W. Coffman, Ed.D.  – Head of School & President

Joe Fallico

Amy Giles-Maurer

Dave Johnson

Helen Johnson-Leipold ’74 – Chair

Steven Joost – Assistant Secretary/Assistant Treasurer

Lyndsay Knoell, D.D.S.

Shakila Manogaran Shimp ’86

Gregory Mueller

Jill Osiecki

Pat Penman

John Rowland II ’75

Richard Ruffo ’83 – Secretary

Christopher Ruud ’89

Christine Shields Kann

Joe Veranth ’80 – Treasurer

Lisa Wolf, M.D.

2022-23

ADVISORS TO THE BOARD

Anna Beachem ’09

Michael Borzynski ’99

Andrea Bukacek ’03

David Clark

Alyson Horton

Skye Johnson Khalaf Khalaf

Tom King ’78

Jim Ladwig

Connor Leipold ’10

Missy Peterson

Robin Polzin

Roberta Puntillo-Jorgensen Tom Schaefer

Austin Schultz ’04

2022-23 SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

Nathaniel W. Coffman, Ed.D. Head of School & President

Kathryn Boero

Associate Head of School & Middle School Head Compass Team Director

Susan Holum

Primary School Head

Steven Joost

Assistant Head of School for Finance – CFO/COO

Lisa Koleske, SHRM-CP Director of Human Resources

Margaret McDonough

Upper School Head

Aliya Pitts

Chief Advancement Officer

“Prairie is a place where we pride ourselves on helping our students grow and develop, and our teachers take that a step further by committing to their own learning, modeling that dedication for each child who passes through their classroom.”

Dear Friends:

I feel incredibly fortunate to be writing to you after another terrific year for Prairie. Belonging to this community is meaningful for all of us, and each of you reading is an important part not only of our school’s history, but of its future.

Prairie is a place where we pride ourselves on helping our students grow and develop, and our teachers take that a step further by committing to their own learning, modeling that dedication for each child who passes through their classrooms. As I see every day in our faculty, there is a culture and a passion for always trying to evolve and develop, to try a new approach, to be the best we can be for our children. This translates to the environment we’ve created on campus for students: a place where they can try, experiment, fail, and pick themselves back up to do it all over again. This is why you see seniors going out for the Upper School musical for the first time, and the same reason 5th graders feel empowered to climb a rock wall at Camp Timber-lee when they’ve never done it before. The support our students feel from their parents, teachers, and peers is what helps Prairie live its mission to: “Prepare our graduates for college and life with the desire and skills to make the world a better place.”

What makes this community so extraordinary is our support of one another as we continuously strive to be better — to be the best for our children. None of that would be possible without your support and your philanthropy, and I thank you for your commitment to our mission.

Sincerely,

Helen Johnson Leipold ’74 Chair, The Prairie School Board of Trustees

Every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of the following lists. We regret any oversights or errors that may have occurred.

Donor Honor Roll

The Prairie School is deeply grateful to all of our supporters. Below is a list of donors at their cumulative giving levels across all areas and funds for the 20212022 school year.

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE ($50,000 +)

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fallico

David C. Hoogendoorn Charitable Giving Johnson Family Foundation

Imogene Powers Johnson Trust H. Fisk Johnson, Ph.D. ’75

Mr. S. Curtis Johnson ’73

Craig Leipold and Helen Johnson-Leipold ’74 Mrs. Winifred Johnson-Marquart ’77 and Mr. Michael Marquart Mary Lou Moeller

The Osiecki Family Ruud Family Foundation Al and Patty Ruud Chris Ruud ’89 and Chantil Ruud SC Johnson

1965 CIRCLE ($25,000 +)

John ’83 and Jane Batten

Edward and Barbara E. Chulew Private Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Mark M. Chulew ’72 Mrs. Dorothy MacVicar

The Ruffo Family Foundation Richard Ruffo ’83 and Diane Ruffo SU Group LLC

Mr. and Mrs. J. Joseph Veranth ’80

VISIONARY CIRCLE ($10,000 +)

Mr. and Mrs. Matt L. Andis

Andrea Bukacek ’03 and Alan Clark Dick and Jo Carpenter

Mr. Patrick Christensen and Dr. Nichole Elcano Coffman Family Scholarship Fund Julie and Jim Coffman

Richard C. Gorton, Class of 1978 Courtney R. Harmon ’02 and Zac Harmon Johnson Outdoors, Inc.

Skye Johnson

H. William Keland ’73 and Debbie Keland

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas King ’78

Mars Family Foundation

Steve Maurer and Amy Giles-Maurer

Racine Community FundRichard M. and Josephine C. Carpenter Scholarship Fund

Dr. Rafi and Mrs. June Rafiullah SC Johnson Giving, Inc. Mr. Douglas Shimp and Mrs. Shakila Manogaran Shimp ’86 Twin Disc, Inc.

FOUNDER’S CIRCLE ($5,000 +)

Anonymous (2)

Andis Corporation

Ascension All Saints Hospital Foundation

Dr. Manoj Babu and Dr. Sheryn Abraham

Laura and Rob Bishop Tom and Theresie Bode

Bukacek Construction Group

Bill and Kim Butler F. Gregory and Barbara Campbell Richard Coates ’72

Kevin and Noel Cookman Dr. Barbara Little Earnest ’74 and Mr. Royce Earnest Rick and Jana Fiegel

First American Bank

Mike and Jessica Greb Bob and Sally Henzl Stephen and Jane Hogan Johnson Financial Group Dave and Chris Johnson Pam Johnson ’73

Kane Communications Group

Joseph Kann and Christine Shields Kann Brian Ketterer

Denise Ketterer

James and Jessica Lynott Marlo, Incorporated

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Oakes

Mr. and Mrs. Mark P. Pacchini

Patricia Penman

Roberta Puntillo-Jorgensen and Kurt Jorgensen

Renaissance Charitable FoundationTom and Therese Bode Family Fund Norris and Judy Richardson

Sandra R. Rogers ’82

RSM US LLP

Brian Selmo ’96 and Suzanne Gasiorkiewicz Selmo ’98

State Farm Insurance - Brian Ketterer Michael and Shadia Stewart Tabak Law, LLC

Truck Country of Wisconsin - Oak Creek Mr. and Mrs. Mark Winnen Tony and Ann Yeung

LIGHTHOUSE CIRCLE ($2,000 +)

Anonymous (5)

AbbVie, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Akil I. Ajmeri

Mr. and Mrs. Gus Antonneau

Mr. Anthony Arnone and Mrs. Casie Arnone

Associated Bank

Akemi and Darryl Babu ’88

Mr. and Mrs. David Binder

Michael and Kathryn Boero and Family Michael ’99 and Shay ’00 Borzynski

Constance and John Boticki

Mr. and Mrs. Corey Brandt

Jim and Abby Brzezinski

Mr. Rocco Castellano and Dr. Irina Ciubotaru

The Chadwick Family Richard Coates ’72

Nat and Laura Coffman Dana Investment Advisors, Inc.

Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home Educators Credit Union

Finance of America Mortgage Chad and Julie Giles Gould Dentistry, LLC

Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Gould

Ben and Jamie Hamilton

Mr. and Mrs. David Hecker

Collin and Krystyn Hirsch

Mr. Christopher Adam Holterman ’03

Matt and Alyson Horton

Peter and Karen Jansson

Charles Jorgensen

Rick and Heather KingenSmith

Knoell Family Dentistry

Dr. Lyndsay N. Knoell and Dr. Wendy M. Knoell

Dennis and Sandy Kontra

Brian Langendorf

Majic Productions

Greg and Sheryl Mueller

Norco Manufacturing

Northwestern Mutual Life Foundation

O & H Danish Bakery

Patrick and Betsie O’Brien

Mr. and Mrs. Eric A. Olesen

Nick and Aliya Pitts

PNC Financial Services Group

Racine Community FoundationEric and Lisa Olesen Fund

Racine Community FoundationThe Rowland Family Fund

Robertson Ryan and Associates

Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren, S.C.

Rocco Castellano Design Studio, Inc.

Thomas J. Rodgers II ’99 and Family

Melissa and Daniel Ropiak John S. Rowland II ’75

Mrs. Julianne F. Rowland

Russ Darrow Group

The Saenim Family

Tom and Wendy Schaefer Austin Schultz ’04 and Sean Radford

The Smith Family State Farm Companies Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Ron Steimle

The Sullivan Family TG3 Electronics, Inc.

Thrivent Financial - Vantage Financial Partners

Dr. James Tierney and Mrs. Deborah Tierney

Viasat

Mr. Armen A. Vidian ’88

Vrakas CPAs and Advisors

Andrew and Ali Wassweiler

Paul and Paula Wokwicz

Mr. Jeffrey Wolf and Dr. Lisa Wolf Zimmerman Architectural Studio

HEADMASTER’S CIRCLE ($1,000 +)

Anonymous (4)

7 Mile Fair, Inc.

Vas Arora

The Baptista Family Butcher & Barrel Gastropub

Cafferty & Scheidegger, S.C.

Doumak Inc.

Tony Chen and Crystal Chiu

David and Shawn Clark

CRB Insurance Agency

Dr. Marshall Cushman

Meg Rowland Daniels ’82 and John Daniels

Mr. Mark H. Denman

Dhaliwal Family

Kanwal Dhar and Shally Chogtu

Carolyn Gittings Edwards ’75

Rick and Nicole Farbo

Fidelis Insurance Services

Michael and Ann Flegel

Mateo Garcia-Novelli ’15

Gass Turek LLC

Paul and Heidi Gaylord GE Healthcare

Van and Janet Gegas

Godin Geraghty Puntillo Camilli & Hughes, S.C.

Andrea and Henry Grady

Scott Harlan and Maureen Kennedy-Harlan Ethan and Elizabeth Hoff

Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin C. Isaacson ’96 Josephine P. and John J. Louis Foundation

Steve and Cindy Joost

Dom and Susan Kegel

Kelso-Burnett Co.

Knapp Manufacturing, Inc. Wolf Korndoerfer

Ragnar and Jennifer Korthase Lincoln Churchill Advisors

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Leopold Chelsea Locke Mick and Missy Lucareli

The MacDonald Family Terence S. Malone

Ken Marek and Jackie Hung Kelly Mayer

Brian & Georgia (Bruch) McDonough ’78 Patrick McGuire and Megan Rowland McGuire ’02 David and Betsy McPhee

Guy and Mona Milinski

The Miller Family Dottie Moll

Norman and Lynne Monson Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morocco Jim Mueller and Christine Henke Mueller

Oral, Facial and Periodontal Surgery, LLC Mr. Tristan Pearson ’99 and Dr. Amy Pearson

Racine Community FoundationRobert and Beth Taylor Fund

Racine Community FoundationWilliam and Jeanne Rayne Family Fund

Philip and Eva Ray

Timothy Ray

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Rayne Chris and Michelle Reber Retail Fixture, LLC

Robert W. Baird & Co.

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick E. Rooney Wayne Rose

Mr. Nicholas Schneider ’14 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Siudak

Specialty Finishing Inc.

Mr. Tony Stevens and Mrs. Jean Stevens

Robert and Sylvia Stohler

Robert F. Taylor

Erin and Ryan Tollaksen

Daniel and Dawn Vaccaro

Dr. and Mrs. Vahag Vartanian Pat ’87 and Patty Wagner Shannon Watt ’01

Wokwicz Family Fund Dr. and Mrs. Mark Zimmerman

PRAIRIE CIRCLE ($500 +)

Anonymous (15)

AmazonSmile

Michael and Benoite Angeline Sever and Andreea Anton Mr. Christopher Antonneau

AspireUp

Graham and Jennifer Ault

Patricia Badger

John Baker, Jr. and Mary Baker

Michael Banco and Hope Heaster

Boston Consulting Group, Inc. Dr. Michael A. Boticki

Carlson Racine Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc.

Adam ’93 and Dr. Allison Emery

Norm and Mari Erickson

Dave and Julie Feiler

Ms. Abigail Fiegel ’12

Ms. Alexandra Fiegel ’07

Dr. Therese Fellner and Mr. Paul Fiegel Foremost Advisors, Inc. Kurt and Lisa Frank

Jerry and Lynn Franke

Scott and Sue Gaertig

David M. Gustitus and Marjorie Henriquez

Kevin S. Hall ’85

Greg and Lisa Heath Ms. Jeanette A. Hoffman

David and Clair Holland

The Holum Family Kim Hood-Armus

Mr. and Mrs. David Horvath

Andrew ’95 and Holly Isaacson

Pete and Paula Jedlicka

Randy and Anthi Jerow

Molly Lofquist Johnson and Steve Johnson

Kenosha Kingfish

Peter and Lisa Koleske

Mandy Krueger ’07

The Kumar Family Gary and Mary Sue Langendorf

Ashley and Laura LaBarber

Mr. and Mrs. James Ladwig

LaLonde Lawn Care Amy S. Larsen ’73

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Leffler

Connor ’10 and Veronica Leipold

Mr. and Mrs. Don Libby

The Lieb Family

John and Jodi Lopez

Mr. and Mrs. Antoine A. Louly Jessica MacVicar-Golden ’72 and William Golden Joe and Sara Marshall

Mike and Alex Marz Dan and Helen May Meadowbrook Country Club Blaine and Mary Metzger

Pedro Paulo Mosquim and Fabiola Goes Ms. Kelly L. Mould

Paul Nowak and Elizabeth Spalla Rick and Kristina Onyon Kevin and Heather Orth

Mr. and Mrs. Sal Pappalardo Chris and Kara Peery

Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Perry Quarles & Brady LLP

Racine Community FoundationThe Selmo Family Fund

Dr. Adrian Rivas and Dr. Jennifer Zeni Rockwell Automation Matching Gift Program

Mr. and Mrs. David H. Saaski

Matthew and Allyson Schrader

JoAnn and Don Selmo

Mr. and Mrs. Klay Shannon Dennis Shaw and Elizabeth Pehlivanian Shaw ’86

Claudia M. Simonson ’82

The Spang Family Neil and Ashley Staeck Todd and Laura Stoner

Kathryn L. Swanson

The Tao Family

Patrick Tews and Elizabeth Morack

Jennifer Van Dinter ’93 and Dave Lefaive Gretchen Ventura Andrea and Thomas Ware

Mr. and Mrs. Brian C. Weaver

Jerome and Mary Wolf

Fred Young and Sandra Harrisson Young ’70

HAWK CIRCLE ($250 +)

Anonymous (16)

Mr. Matthew Adamczyk ’10 and Mrs. Abby Gaertig Adamczyk ’10

Lois Alexander

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Atanasoff Mr. and Mrs. Jason L. Barrett Mr. and Mrs. Rick Bastian Tressa and Michael Bates

Baxter International Health Care

Lynn Bukacek

William and Susan Burke

John and Terie Carpenter Jenni and Rich Chiapete Clean & Green Solutions CNH Industrial Mrs. Erin ’02 and Mr. Matthew Colianni Jason Cummings and Sarah Nahikian ’02 Gregory Davis ’82

Roslyn Davis Rhonda Deneka Sheetal and Ratnang Desai Tom and Melissa Dreifuerst Max and Amelia Fahnrich Nate Franke ’99 Mrs. Carey Fry ’89 and Mr. Robert Fry Erica Frye ’06 and Christopher Frye Mari and Jason Grobschmidt Mario and Claudia Gvuzd Dale A. Hatem and Family David and Nicole Higgs Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hoffman Tom and Pat Isaacson

Majed and Reem Jandali Jockey International, Inc. Jason and Destiny Johnson Cymbria Jung ’98

The Kane Family

The Kelly Family Mark Kissinger and Susan Nahikian Kissinger ’92 Jessica and Brian Krivsky

Kristine Kulig-Doss and Christopher Doss Mr. and Mrs. Steve LaLonde Mr. and Mrs. Dean Lameer, Jr. Cathie and John Lehman Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Leinweber Luciano Mazon and Michelle Maiochi Mazon Michael and Barbara Menzhuber Milos Real Estate, LLC

Sam and Liz Modder Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Modesto Pedro Pablo Morcillo and Diana Diaz Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Nelson Sarah Nelson ’01 and Chris Wilson Brendan and Lisa O’Brien

The Polzin Family Jeff and Rita Praefke Racine Dental Group, S.C. Dr. Peter Rayne ’79 and Dr. Natasha Rayne Michael and Kelly Regner Steve and Jessica Rezmer Mr. Tom Rutkowski and Ms. Natalie Chulew S&P Global Helen Schaefer Joseph Schatz Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy A. Schiele ’03

Brian Schwartz and Rachael Randolph Christina and Mickey Sheinfeld Mr. and Mrs. Brian E. Smith Chad and Heather Solodio Dr. Michael Stohler ’92 and Mrs. Rachel Stohler John Stracke Mr. Nolan Stracke ’10 Kenneth Swanson and Barbara Hoppa Swanson Tarah Tawwater ’06 and Dallas Tawwater

Tim and Cathy Ulrich Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Venn Mr. and Mrs. Steven Waite Brian Warner Marcus and Ann White John and Jenifer Wietfeldt Mrs. Lois G. Wilson Mr. Jim Zielinski

RED & BLUE CIRCLE ($100 +)

Anonymous (41) Charles and Beth Allison

The Andersen Family John Anderson ’81 and Kerry Anderson Steve and Elisabeth Anderson Ken and Jan Arndt Bernoli Baello Dan and Ann Bankenbush Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Barth Tony and Tanya Baumgardt Thomas and Judith Benko Kenneth and Susan Bergquist

The Berkey Family Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Blenke Joan Bolewski Asewanetta Bonner Dr. Michelle Braun and Mr. Adam Dillon Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Breiwick Dr. Lenora Brockman Mr. James Broetzmann Tom and Sally Brown Shawn and Angie Burwell Mr. and Mrs. Orey R. Buzzelli Steve and Anne Callaghan

The Carpenters Susan and Ferdinand Chiappetta Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Chodoronek Kevin and Kelly Christensen Ms. Lisa R. Christensen ’70 Richard Clark and Melanie Hammond Clark Shelly and Joe Clayton Gretchen Coffman Mr. and Mrs. John Corcoran The Cubas Family Mrs. Renee D’Alessandro

The Davies Family Jeffrey and Erin Decker

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Devine

Mr. Tom DiSalvo

Dal and Jacquelyn Drummer

Jennifer Eastman

Dave and Kathy Eberle

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Elcano, Sr. Dru Farnham ’70

Mr. and Mrs. Massi Ferrentino Aaron Ford ’96 and Erika Ford ’95

Richard Fortune and Laura Narten & Family Jon Fredrickson and Sarah Friday Fredrickson ’91

John and Abigail French Liz Gabriel ’86

Robert P. Gardetto ’79 and Barbara Gardetto Charles and Alicia Gasser

Marianthi Gegas

The Ginestel Family

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Glines Dennis and Sandra Grinde Scott and Pat Grobschmidt

John and Patricia Gunia Dave and Debbie Hamilton

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harlan Mr. Bennett Harris ’10

Jane and Tom Hearn TJ and Amber Hearn Rosendo Heredia

Wendy Hill Robin and Bob Holzinger

Stephanie Hood Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Horton

Jeff and Lesli Hrouda

Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Huebsch Nancy and Warren Icke Susan Inbusch

Johnson Keland Management, Inc. Cynthia Johnson

Pat and Katie Johnson

Mike ’03 and Anna Joost Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kelly Dan and Bev King Ron and Dottie Kingen Jacki Kirt

Joseph and Ramona Kocjan Liz Konicek ’08 and Ryan Konicek

Bernadette and Ray Krivsky

Ms. Hannah Lane and Dr. Peter Sattler

Richard and Tanya Larsen

Stephanie Ledvina and Lisa Luchun Rebecca Joyce Leffler ’11

The Lescher Family

Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Linstroth

Alfred and Kelly Longoria Bree Mahone

Joe and Christina Manley

Catherine M. Marbach and James S. Symanski

Joseph Mathew

Deepak and Pooja Mehra Microsoft Corporation

Mr. Nicholas Mikaelian ’11

Mr. Aaron Miller ’03

Shazia Miller ’85 and Sam Miller

Calvin and Leslie Motsch Anderson Müller and Helaine Edwiges Peixoto Müller

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mark H. Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Naughton

The Nogueira Family Diane and John Oakland Erik and Michelle Olson

The Ovesen Family

Amanda Cosgrove Paffrath ’85 and Mark Paffrath

Mike and Laura Palazzola Kathy Palmen

Mark and Dori Panthofer Seth and Andrea Pearson

Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Pehlivanian Walter and Cynthia Penkala Mr. E. Rodney Perry and Mrs. Ursula Hamilton-Perry Jeff and Missy Peterson Matthew and Monte Peterson Jeff and Kris Philippi Leah and Andy Pitts Brad and Brenda Placzek Scott and Robin Posnanski

Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Price Federica Quattrone ’15 Mr. Lucas Raimondi and Mrs. Soledad Pasman Jeanne Rayburn

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Regner William Reid ’73 and Nicole Reid Mr. and Mrs. John A. Rezmer Crash Richards

Brian Riley and Christina Carrington-Riley ’80 Sudip and Amrita Ringwala Wendie Rose

Lindsay Roskovensky ’02 and Mathieu Roskovensky

The Rossi Family

Nick and Jen Ruetz

Nicholas R. Ruffo ’19

Ken and Lynn Rustici Lamberto and Liwayway Samaniego Nich and Shannon Schafer Gregory and Autumn Schienke

Vicki and Ted Schmitz Gary and Sharon Schonert

The Schram Family Felix and Gloria Servantez

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Shepard

Bob and Sue Siegert Bill and Ali Sluis

The Sprunger Family

The Stahl Family

Robert and Dawn Stepien

Dr. Rebecca Stohler ’90 and Julianne Jamel Rich and Victoria Svejcar

The Swedberg Family Dr. Michael Sweet

Drs. Tatyana Taranukha and Ryan Doyle Thrivent Financial Dan and Linda Turek

Mr. and Mrs. David J. Turek Mrs. Karen Turek Paul and Jennifer Ulrich Ryan and Jamie VanDeLoo

The Wadhwani Family

Dr. Edward and Mrs. Janna Waldeck Drs. Jean Weaver and Francis Peterson

Ben and Katie White Kevin and Liz Will

Alison Wojahn

Jing Yu and Eric Chien

Mr. David Zerfoss and Mrs. Norma Wood ’72 Dr. Adam Ziemann Dr. Elizabeth Ziemann Mike and Linda Zolnosky

TPS CIRCLE ($1 +)

Anonymous (48)

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Ahlensdorf, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Albright

Chris and Virginia Anderson

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Angeline

Mr. Gil Atanasoff

Mr. and Mrs. Karl Atanasoff

Mike and Debbie Ault

Rodney and Barb Baerbock

Carol Baker

Linda Baker

Gilbert Bakke

Jane Baldassi

Rebecca Barker

Elaine Barry

Mary Jane Baumgardt

Robert and Denise Baus

Amparo Beatriz and Pedro Garcia

Stephanie and Steve Benner

Kathleen and Jim Bennett

John and Janice Bernez

Jennifer Betournay ’97 and Scott Betournay Seth Bigelow ’78 and Melva Bigelow Wendy W. Bishop

Patricia Black

Frank and Sharon Boerner

Ms. Barbara Borthwick

Mari and Peter Bradley

David Buhler

Izzi Buikus

Bob and Sue Burton

Mark and Cheri Burwell

Margaret Bolton Butler and Art Bolton

Patrick and Kristin Cafferty

David and Wallapa Carlson

Reverends Erik Carlson and Kimberlee Tomczak Carlson

Ms. Kelsey Cassidy David and Kathryn Castaneda

James Cauley and Brenda Andrews

Kyong Chong and Ahreum Jung

Dennis and Kay Christensen

Kylie Christensen

Kevin and Andrea Chuc Mark Ciotola ’80

Mr. Jonathan Cushman and Ms. Jennifer Cobb

Eric Davidson

John and Lee Davis

Tim and Theresa Dixon

Trisha and Andrew Dodge

Luann Dreifuerst

Lois Dunbar

Darwin and Grace Ebert

Rachel S. Ehlers and Jamaal Dyess

Dr. Mary Ellis and Mr. Garry Ellis

Bill and Renee Elworthy

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Fenkl

Bruce and Susan Fishbain

Kodakara Fletcher ’18

Tarkan Fletcher ’20

Yazi and Simone Fletcher

Melissa G. Flynn

Dr. and Mrs. Robin Ford

Kim and Dave Forsman

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Fredenburgh

Bonnie B. Friday

Matthew Friedman

Margaret Fritsch

Geoff and Melissa Gallert

Mr. Ali Ganjian ’97

Donna and Jim Garard

Dr. Eduardo Garcia-Novelli and Dr. Maria Fiocchi

Mr. J. Thomas Giles III

Jenni and Ted Goad

Helga and Bob Gold

Rachel and Steve Gold

Joann Goodyear

Glenn and Karen Gorsiski

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Grauwels

Catherine Ritter Guendel ’79 and Doug Guendel

Dr. Jolyn and Mr. Austin Gundlach

Pat Hamill and Marion O’Connell Sonja and Doug Haske Beth Heidorn

Therese Heller Mr. and Mrs. James E. Henderson

Cheryl Henkel Ms. Emily A. Henkel Mr. and Mrs. Roger Higgs Peggy Hirsch

Bernardine Hoff David and Virginia Holle Ed and Jody Holle

Brittany Holterman ’04 and Jamie Holterman Mrs. Arlene B. Howe George and Linda Huggins Scott and Kathryn Huggins

Timothy Ipsen Ms. Sandra Janik-Wojahn Mrs. Sharon Johnson Mr. Thomas V. and Lucy T. Kandathil Mr. Nick Karegeannes

Kristin Kaye

Mr. Warren Kekahbah and Ms. Melissa Jahnke Mr. and Mrs. Bruce J. Kelly Dami Kim Herb Kincaid

Dr. Stephen and Linda King Mr. and Mrs. Ted Knier Mr. and Mrs. Clifford J. Kogutkiewicz Ms. Holly K. Koleske ’12 Matt Koleske ’08

Rick and Lauren Koston Mr. and Mrs. Carl M. Krejcha, Jr. Brianna Kunstman John and Mary LaBarber Ms. Camela Langendorf Stu and Julie LaRose

The Family of Jolie and Lilie Larson Brian and Pam Lawler Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lazzeroni Susan Lescher Dennis and JoAnn Leeder Ms. Diann Lebow

Mr. Tony Lindeman ’93 Mr. Jeremy Linley and Mrs. Abby L. Linley ’11

Connie and Joseph Lipari

Jake Lipor

Elizabeth Long

Jason E. Louttit and Abigail King David Maki and Susan Buhler-Maki

Dolores Maki Jim and Annette Marshall Ryan Martin Tim Mason Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. McCleary

Max D. McCord ’93 and Carly A. Ogata Mr. and Mrs. Wayne McGuire Andrew and Gail McIntosh Mr. Everett McKinney and Dr. John Magerus Charles and Judith McManmon Jane and Ronald Means Herb and Paula Meyer Garet and Kristin Mianecki Mr. and Mrs. Antranig Mikaelian Katie Milella

Nicholas and Cheryl Milo Michael Minasian and Edith Soghomonian-Minasian Ms. Barbara D. Mitchell William and Peggy Moore Jim Mornar Mr. Sukhwindar Nagra and Mrs. Jitender Kaur Donna Nash

Sally Natchek Robyn O’Brien Corey and Laura Oakland Jill Oscarson

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew R. Oscarson Mr. and Mrs. George Oteman Donna Ott Keith and Melody Owsley Jon and Suzanne Palmen Mr. and Mrs. Randall Parman Fletcher Paulsen Linda and Mark Pawlak Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Payes Lee and Patricia Pearson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Penkala Zach and Cassie Perkins Bruce and Kathleen Pessin Amy Peterson

Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Piché Kim Picolo Joanne Pisanello Mrs. Sheila Polzin

Robert and Carolyn Rashleger Jim and Jane Raufus Maury and Vickie Regan Mr. David Reske ’16 Carol Richie

Mr. and Mrs. Gene Rick Tom Ropiak

Linda Ryan-Nicklas Mauricio and Elizabeth Salazar Bob and Sue Samer

Mr. and Mrs. David Santalucia Andy and Leila Schaefer Brad Schafer

Dr. Stephen Schmidt ’85 and Mrs. Alexandra Schmidt

Tom and Lynda Schrader

Amelia Addison Schultz ’85

John Seiber

Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Shipe

Helen and Joost Sluis

Jim and Joyce Smith

Lucy Smith

Toni Alicia Jackson Smith ’84

Swetha and Peter Spicka

Ronald and Audreyan Springer

Mr. and Mrs. Tony Stafford

Patricia and Glenn Stalker

Dr. Elizabeth Nicole Steffensen ’04 and Mr. Ryan Mattsen

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stoner Warren and Sheila Straus Steve and Lisa Sullivan

Dr. and Mrs. Alistair Sundareson

Gary and Theresa Svejcar Tameka Tate

Mr. Del Todd ’96 and Mrs. Lindsay Todd

Jane and Joe Truka

Andrew and Jennifer Twist

Jenny Ulbricht and Greg York

Kathleen Ulbricht

Mary Underhill ’09 and Tony Stefka

Sharon Vaccaro

Michael and Mary Vandegriffe

John and Jane Vorel

Helmut Wagner Ken and Pamela Wagner

David and Rosemary Wait

Eileen Walter and Gregg Baumann

Mr. Thomas Ware ’13

Jo Anne Watt

Wells Fargo Educational Matching Gift Program

Chad Wheeler and Rachel Reyes-Wheeler

John and Jodi White

Eric and Marcia Wilks

Holly Wolf-Mattick

Jeannie Wolicki-Nichols

Hannah and Rich Wosilait

Chao-Ying Yan

Bib Yang

Luke Yehlen

Jason and Kayla Zeno

Ms. Mary Ellen Zickus

Ms. Margaret Zimmermann ’14 Lynn Zobel

The Trifecta: Support of The Prairie Fund, Golf Classic, and Premiere

Prairie’s three annual fundraising efforts – the Golf Classic & Dinner, the Prairie Fund, and Premiere – constitute the majority of the school’s philanthropic outreach. The individuals below made a financial contribution to each of these initiatives, and we are grateful for their all-encompassing support.

Michael ’99 and Shay ’00 Borzynski

Mr. Rocco Castellano and Dr. Irina Ciubotaru Richard Coates ’72

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fallico Van and Janet Gegas Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Gould Mike and Jessica Greb Collin and Krystyn Hirsch

Skye Johnson

Joseph Kann and Christine Shields Kann

Brian Ketterer

Denise Ketterer

Knoell Family Dentistry

Dr. Lyndsay N. Knoell and Dr. Wendy M. Knoell Ashley and Laura LaBarber Brian Langendorf

Craig Leipold and Helen Johnson-Leipold ’74 Greg and Sheryl Mueller

The Osiecki Family Patricia Penman Nick and Aliya Pitts John S. Rowland II ’75

The Ruffo Family Foundation, Inc. Richard Ruffo ’83 and Diane Ruffo Chris Ruud ’89 and Chantil Ruud Tom and Wendy Schaefer

SC Johnson Giving, Inc. Mr. Douglas Shimp and Mrs. Shakila Manogaran Shimp ’86

State Farm Insurance - Brian Ketterer

SU Group LLC

The Sullivan Family Twin Disc, Inc. Mr. Jeffrey Wolf and Dr. Lisa Wolf

FacultyFor the ninth consecutive year, 100% of Prairie’s full-time faculty made a charitable gift to the Prairie Fund –– yet another reminder of their extraordinary commitment to their students.

Anonymous (2)

Joy and Jon Aragones

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Atanasoff Mr. and Mrs. Dennis R. Axelson Patricia Badger Bernoli Baello

Mr. Mark Baker and Ms. Sylvie Travard Dan and Ann Bankenbush

Mr. and Mrs. Jason L. Barrett Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Barth Tressa and Michael Bates Robert and Denise Baus

The Berkey Family

Michael and Kathryn Boero and Family Joan Bolewski

Michael ’99 and Shay ’00 Borzynski Dr. Michael A. Boticki

Mr. and Mrs. Corey Brandt

Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Breiwick Mr. James Broetzmann

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Brzezinski Izzi Buikus

Shawn and Angie Burwell

John and Terie Carpenter

Ms. Kelsey Cassidy

Jenni and Rich Chiapete Kevin and Kelly Christensen Mr. Aaron Christianson Nat and Laura Coffman

Mr. Jonathan Cushman and Ms. Jennifer Cobb

The Davies Family Ms. Elizabeth Davis

Jersey Eickhorst Melissa G. Flynn Kim and Dave Forsman

John and Abigail French Matthew Friedman

Geoff and Melissa Gallert Dr. Eduardo Garcia-Novelli and Dr. Maria Fiocchi

Charles and Alicia Gasser Brian Geary

Kristina Gile

The Ginestel Family

Mari and Jason Grobschmidt Dr. Jolyn and Mr. Austin Gundlach Dana and Michael Handrow Chad Harvey and Dena Roncone

TJ and Amber Hearn Ms. Emily A. Henkel Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hoffman Eric Hollow ’11

The Holum Family Scott and Kathryn Huggins Timothy Ipsen Molly Lofquist Johnson and Steve Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Joost ’03 Steve and Cindy Joost Dom and Susan Kegel Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Kiesewetter Peter and Lisa Koleske Brianna Kunstman

Mr. and Mrs. Steve LaLonde Ms. Hannah Lane and Dr. Peter Sattler Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Leinweber

Jake Lipor Elizabeth Long

Jason E. Louttit and Abigail King Bree Mahone Joe and Christina Manley Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. McCleary Margaret and Mark McDonough Michael Minasian and Edith Soghomonian-Minasian Jim Mueller and Christine Henke Mueller Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Nelson

Brendan and Lisa O’Brien Mr. and Mrs. Matthew R. Oscarson Keith and Melody Owsley Fletcher Paulsen Seth and Andrea Pearson

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Penkala Zach and Cassie Perkins Amy Peterson

Matthew and Monte Peterson Nick and Aliya Pitts Jim and Jane Raufus William Reid ’73 and Nicole Reid Mr. David Reske ’16 Mr. and Mrs. David Santalucia Nich and Shannon Schafer

Joseph Schatz Vicki and Ted Schmitz

Brian Schwartz and Rachael Randolph Gardner and Jessica Seawright Mr. and Mrs. Klay Shannon Rachel and Bill Shuster

Mr. and Mrs. Brian E. Smith

The Sprunger Family

The Stout Family Kenneth Swanson and Barbara Hoppa Swanson Tameka Tate Mr. and Mrs. David J. Turek Andrew and Jennifer Twist

Mr. and Mrs. Brian C. Weaver Drs. Jean Weaver and Francis Peterson Rebecca L. Wheeler Ben and Katie White Eric and Marcia Wilks Mr. and Mrs. Mark Winnen Alison Wojahn

Holly Wolf-Mattick Sammie Woodward ’16

Chao-Ying Yan Luke Yehlen Jason and Kayla Zeno Mr. Jim Zielinski Lynn Zobel

Endowment

Prairie’s endowment generates interest to fund the school’s annual operations as well as its scholarship program. We are grateful to all of our endowment donors, whose gifts will ensure our financial health for years to come.

Anonymous (1) Patricia Badger

Mr. and Mrs. Mark M. Chulew ’72

Edward and Barbara E. Chulew

Private Foundation

The Estate of Imogene Powers Johnson

Richard C. Gorton, Class of 1978

Mr. and Mrs. David Hecker

Bob and Sally Henzl

Brittany Holterman ’04 and Jamie Holterman

Mr. Christopher Adam Holterman ’03

Kim Hood-Armus

Stephanie Hood

Mr. Tony Lindeman ’93

Max D. McCord ’93 and Carly A. Ogata

Mr. Everett McKinney and Dr. John Magerus

Dr. Rafi and Mrs. June Rafiullah

Philip and Eva Ray

Timothy Ray Pat ’87 and Patty Wagner

THE YOUTH MOVEMENT

— Brendan J. O’Brien

Nelson Mandela once said, ‘The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow.’ And while this is true, sometimes they’re also the leaders of today.

Last winter, led by the pair of freshman phenoms JJ Barnes ’25 (left) and Meg Decker ’25 (right), the girls’ varsity basketball team finished 24-3 while recording a perfect 16-0 record in the Metro Classic Conference.

The fiery passion of Decker, a 2nd Team All-MCC selection, and the inevitability of Barnes – few players in the state can create off the dribble as well as she can – fueled the Hawks during their historic season. While the team ultimately fell short to Racine Lutheran in a WIAA Division 4 Sectional Semifinal, the Hawks will not only return Barnes and Decker, but regular starters Reese Jaramillo ’24, Ava Collier-White ’24 (center), and Sophia Lawler ’23 as well.

One year later: a team that is wiser, more experienced, and even hungrier.

If the leaders of today have anything to say about it, this season might just have a slightly different ending.

The Prairie Fund

The Prairie Fund is our most critical fundraising endeavor, as it supports every facet of school life. Our entire community is grateful to the donors who contributed to the Prairie Fund in the 2021-2022 year.

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7 Mile Fair, Inc.

AbbVie, Inc.

Mr. Matthew Adamczyk ’10 and Mrs. Abby Gaertig Adamczyk ’10 Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Ahlensdorf, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Akil I. Ajmeri

Mr. and Mrs. Allen Albright

Lois Alexander Charles and Beth Allison

AmazonSmile

The Andersen Family Chris and Virginia Anderson

John Anderson ’81 and Kerry Anderson Steve and Elisabeth Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Matt L. Andis

James Cauley and Brenda Andrews

Nijole and Julius Andriusis

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Angeline

Michael and Benoite Angeline Sever and Andreea Anton

Mr. and Mrs. Gus Antonneau

Tom and Kirsten Antonneau Joy and Jon Aragones

Suki ’95 and Jose Araujo Ken and Jan Arndt

Mr. Anthony Arnone and Mrs. Casie Arnone Vas Arora

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Atanasoff Mr. and Mrs. Karl Atanasoff Graham and Jennifer Ault Mike and Debbie Ault

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis R. Axelson Akemi and Darryl Babu ’88

Dr. Manoj Babu and Dr. Sheryn Abraham Patricia Badger

Bernoli Baello

Rodney and Barb Baerbock

Carol Baker

John Baker, Jr. and Mary Baker

Linda Baker

Mr. Mark Baker and Ms. Sylvie Travard Gilbert Bakke

Jane Baldassi

Michael Banco and Hope Heaster

Dan and Ann Bankenbush

The Baptista Family Eric and Charmaine Barden Rebecca Barker

Mr. and Mrs. Jason L. Barrett

Bobbie Barrows

Elaine Barry

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Barth Tressa and Michael Bates John ’83 and Jane Batten Mary Jane Baumgardt

Tony and Tanya Baumgardt

Robert and Denise Baus

Baxter International Health Care

Amparo Beatriz and Pedro Garcia

Tiffany and Jon Behrends

Thomas and Judith Benko

Stephanie and Steve Benner

Kathleen and Jim Bennett Kenneth and Susan Bergquist

The Berkey Family John and Janice Bernez

Jennifer Betournay ’97 and Scott Betournay

Seth Bigelow ’78 and Melva Bigelow Mr. and Mrs. David Binder

Laura and Rob Bishop Wendy W. Bishop

Patricia Black

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Blenke Tom and Theresie Bode

Matt Bodenbach and Bridget Bodenbach ’06 Frank and Sharon Boerner

Michael and Kathryn Boero and Family Joan Bolewski

Asewanetta Bonner Ms. Barbara Borthwick

Michael ’99 and Shay ’00 Borzynski Boston Consulting Group, Inc. Constance and John Boticki Dr. Michael A. Boticki

Mari and Peter Bradley Mr. and Mrs. Corey Brandt Dr. Michelle Braun and Mr. Adam Dillon Andrea and Jorge Bravo Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Breiwick Mr. James Broetzmann

Tom and Sally Brown Jim and Abby Brzezinski

Thang Bui and Polly Doan Izzi Buikus

Andrea Bukacek ’03 and Alan Clark

Lynn Bukacek William and Susan Burke

Bob and Sue Burton

Mark and Cheri Burwell

Shawn and Angie Burwell Bill and Kim Butler

Margaret Bolton Butler and Art Bolton Mr. and Mrs. Orey R. Buzzelli

Patrick and Kristin Cafferty Steve and Anne Callaghan F. Gregory and Barbara Campbell Dan and Lauren Carbajal David and Wallapa Carlson

Reverends Erik Carlson and Kimberlee Tomczak Carlson

The Carpenters

Dick and Jo Carpenter

John and Terie Carpenter Ms. Kelsey Cassidy

David and Kathryn Castaneda

Mr. Rocco Castellano and Dr. Irina Ciubotaru Mr. and Mrs. Tony Castellano

The Chadwick Family

Tony Chen and Crystal Chiu

Jenni and Rich Chiapete Susan and Ferdinand Chiappetta

Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Chodoronek Kyong Chong and Ahreum Jung Dennis and Kay Christensen Kevin and Kelly Christensen

Kylie Christensen

Mr. Patrick Christensen and Dr. Nichole Elcano Mr. Aaron Christianson Kevin and Andrea Chuc

Mr. and Mrs. Mark M. Chulew ’72 Mark Ciotola ’80

David and Shawn Clark

Richard Clark and Melanie Hammond Clark Shelly and Joe Clayton

CNH Industrial Richard Coates ’72

Gretchen Coffman

Nat and Laura Coffman Kevin and Noel Cookman

Mr. and Mrs. John Corcoran Craig Cortez

Scott ’02 and Songhee Crossett

The Cubas Family

Mr. Jonathan Cushman and Ms. Jennifer Cobb Dr. Marshall Cushman

Meg Rowland Daniels ’82 and John Daniels

The Davies Family

Ms. Elizabeth Davis

Gregory Davis ’82

John and Lee Davis

Roslyn Davis Rhonda Deneka

Sheetal and Ratnang Desai

Dhaliwal Family

Kanwal Dhar and Shally Chogtu Tim and Theresa Dixon

Alan and Amanda Doers

Mr. Dhaval Doshi and Mrs. Dhruti Joshi Luann Dreifuerst Tom and Melissa Dreifuerst

Dal and Jacquelyn Drummer Lois Dunbar

Dr. Barbara Little Earnest ’74 and Mr. Royce Earnest

Jennifer Eastman

Dave and Kathy Eberle Darwin and Grace Ebert

Rachel S. Ehlers and Jamaal Dyess Jersey Eickhorst

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Elcano, Sr. Dr. Mary Ellis and Mr. Garry Ellis

Bill and Renee Elworthy

Adam ’93 and Dr. Allison Emery Norm and Mari Erickson

Dr. Julie Ericson ’83

Shelley and Douglas Evans Max and Amelia Fahnrich

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fallico Rick and Nicole Farbo Dru Farnham ’70

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Farr

Dr. Therese Fellner and Paul Fiegel

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Fenkl

Mr. and Mrs. Massi Ferrentino

Ms. Abigail Fiegel ’12

Ms. Alexandra Fiegel ’07

Rick and Jana Fiegel

Michael and Ann Flegel

Kodakara Fletcher ’18

Tarkan Fletcher ’20

Yazi and Simone Fletcher

Melissa G. Flynn

Aaron Ford ’96 and Erika Ford ’95

Dr. and Mrs. Robin Ford

Foremost Advisors, Inc. Kim and Dave Forsman

Richard Fortune and Laura Narten & Family Kurt and Lisa Frank

Jerry and Lynn Franke

Nate Franke ’99

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Fredenburgh Jon Fredrickson and Sarah Friday Fredrickson ’91

John and Abigail French

Bonnie B. Friday

Matthew Friedman

Margaret Fritsch Mrs. Carey Fry ’89 and Mr. Robert Fry Liz Gabriel ’86

Scott and Sue Gaertig Geoff and Melissa Gallert Mr. Ali Ganjian ’97

Donna and Jim Garard Dr. Eduardo Garcia-Novelli and Dr. Maria Fiocchi Mateo Garcia-Novelli ’15

Robert P. Gardetto ’79 and Barbara Gardetto Charles and Alicia Gasser

Jim and Jennifer Gavigan Paul and Heidi Gaylord GE Healthcare Brian Geary

Marianthi Gegas

Van and Janet Gegas

The Gerulski Family Kristina Gile

Chad and Julie Giles Mr. J. Thomas Giles III

The Ginestel Family Chris Gittens and Jennifer Orsted Mr. and Mrs. Michael Glines

Jenni and Ted Goad Adam and Andrea Godson Helga and Bob Gold Rachel and Steve Gold Joann Goodyear Glenn and Karen Gorsiski Richard C. Gorton, Class of 1978 Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Gould Andrea and Henry Grady Angeline Gragasin ’03 Mr. and Mrs. Joe Grauwels Mike and Jessica Greb Dennis and Sandra Grinde Mari and Jason Grobschmidt Scott and Pat Grobschmidt Mr. Jogrim Grotmol and Mrs. Lisa Piché Grotmol

Catherine Ritter Guendel ’79 and Doug Guendel Dr. Jolyn and Mr. Austin Gundlach Jacob and Kristin Gunia John and Patricia Gunia David M. Gustitus and Marjorie Henriquez

The Gutenkunst Family Mario and Claudia Gvuzd Marie Haertel

Sara Luther Hagerman and Dan Hagerman Kevin S. Hall ’85 Pat Hamill and Marion O’Connell Ben and Jamie Hamilton

Dave and Debbie Hamilton Dana and Michael Handrow Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harlan Scott Harlan and Maureen Kennedy-Harlan Chad Harvey and Dena Roncone

Sonja and Doug Haske Jane and Tom Hearn TJ and Amber Hearn Greg and Lisa Heath Therese Heller

Mr. and Mrs. James E. Henderson Cheryl Henkel Ms. Emily A. Henkel Bob and Sally Henzl

The Heredia Family Rosendo Heredia Brian Hervat and Carolyn Kirkby David and Nicole Higgs Mr. and Mrs. Roger Higgs Wendy Hill Collin and Krystyn Hirsch Peggy Hirsch Bernardine Hoff

Ethan and Elizabeth Hoff Ms. Jeanette A. Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hoffman Stephen and Jane Hogan David and Virginia Holle Ed and Jody Holle Eric Hollow ’11 Mr. Christopher Adam Holterman ’03

The Holum Family Robin and Bob Holzinger David C. Hoogendoorn Charitable Giving Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Horton Matt and Alyson Horton Mr. and Mrs. David Horvath Mrs. Arlene B. Howe Jeff and Lesli Hrouda Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Huebsch George and Linda Huggins Scott and Kathryn Huggins Tony Huynh and Cassie Doan Nancy and Warren Icke

Imogene Powers Johnson Trust Susan Inbusch

Timothy Ipsen Andrew ’95 and Holly Isaacson Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin C. Isaacson ’96 Tom and Pat Isaacson Toni Alicia Jackson Smith ’84

Majed and Reem Jandali Peter and Karen Jansson Abby and Lee Jaramillo Pete and Paula Jedlicka Randy and Anthi Jerow Johnson Keland Management, Inc.

Cynthia Johnson

Dave and Chris Johnson

H. Fisk Johnson, Ph.D. ’75

Jason and Destiny Johnson

Molly Lofquist Johnson and Steve Johnson

Pam Johnson ’73

Pat and Katie Johnson Mrs. Sharon Johnson Skye Johnson

Jenifer Johnston

Mike ’03 and Anna Joost Steve and Cindy Joost Charles Jorgensen

Josephine P. and John J. Louis Foundation

Cymbria Jung ’98

Mr. Thomas V. and Lucy T. Kandathil Kane Communications Group

The Kane Family

Joseph Kann and Christine Shields Kann

Mr. Nick Karegeannes

Kristin Kaye

Dom and Susan Kegel

Mr. Warren Kekahbah and Ms. Melissa Jahnke

H. William Keland ’73 and Debbie Keland

The Kelly Family

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce J. Kelly

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kelly

Brian Ketterer

Denise Ketterer

Chris Kettmann

The Khalaf Family Mohamad and Samar Khalek

Asif and Nadia Khan

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Kiesewetter Dami Kim Jay Kim Herb Kincaid

Dan and Bev King

Dr. Stephen and Linda King Mr. and Mrs. Thomas King ’78

Ron and Dottie Kingen Rick and Heather KingenSmith

Mary Kirkby

Jacki Kirt

Lu Ann Klema-Hillestad

Ms. Julie Klobuchar-Giles

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Knier

Knoell Family Dentistry

Dr. Lyndsay N. Knoell and Dr. Wendy M. Knoell Joseph and Ramona Kocjan Dr. Vamsi Kodumuri and Dr. Ramya Potti Mutyapu

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford J. Kogutkiewicz Steve and Dana Kohl

Ms. Holly K. Koleske ’12 Matt Koleske ’08

Peter and Lisa Koleske

Liz Konicek ’08 and Ryan Konicek Dennis and Sandy Kontra Ragnar and Jennifer Korthase Rick and Lauren Koston Thomas and Rebekah Kowalski

Mr. and Mrs. Carl M. Krejcha, Jr. Bernadette and Ray Krivsky Jessica and Brian Krivsky Mandy Krueger ’07

Kristine Kulig-Doss and Christopher Doss

The Kumar Family Brianna Kunstman

John and Bev Kuvshinikov Ashley and Laura LaBarber John and Mary LaBarber Mr. and Mrs. James Ladwig Lisa Laitinen and Andrew Fellner Mr. and Mrs. Steve LaLonde Mr. and Mrs. Dean Lameer, Jr. Ms. Hannah Lane and Dr. Peter Sattler

Brian Langendorf

Gary and Mary Sue Langendorf Amy S. Larsen ’73

The Family of Jolie and Lilie Larson Richard and Tanya Larsen The Lawler Family Brian and Pam Lawler

The Leal Family Ms. Diann Lebow Stephanie Ledvina and Lisa Luchun Dennis and JoAnn Leeder Mr. and Mrs. Mark Leeder Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Leffler Rebecca Joyce Leffler ’11 Cathie and John Lehman Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Leinweber Craig Leipold and Helen Johnson-Leipold ’74

The Lescher Family

Susan Lescher Mr. and Mrs. Don Libby The Lieb Family Lincoln Churchill Advisors Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Linstroth Connie and Joseph Lipari Jake Lipor

Terry Liu

Elizabeth Long Alfred and Kelly Longoria John and Jodi Lopez Mr. and Mrs. Antoine A. Louly Jason E. Louttit and Abigail King Mick and Missy Lucareli

The Lucht Family James and Jessica Lynott The MacDonald Family

Mrs. Dorothy MacVicar

Jessica MacVicar-Golden ’72 and William Golden Mark and Becky Madsen Bree Mahone

David Maki and Susan Buhler-Maki Dolores Maki Carol and Robert Malik Terence S. Malone Dr. John and Becky Mamalakis Joe and Christina Manley Catherine M. Marbach and James S. Symanski Ken Marek and Jackie Hung Jim and Annette Marshall Joe and Sara Marshall Mike and Alex Marz

Joseph Mathew Molly Mathew Steve Maurer and Amy Giles-Maurer Dan and Helen May Kelly Mayer

Luciano Mazon and Michelle Maiochi Mazon Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. McCleary

Brian and Georgia (Bruch) McDonough ’78 Margaret and Mark McDonough

The McGaughey Family Patrick McGuire and Megan Rowland McGuire ’02 Mr. and Mrs. Wayne McGuire Andrew and Gail McIntosh Charles and Judith McManmon Kristin McManmon David and Betsy McPhee Jane and Ronald Means Deepak and Pooja Mehra Michael and Barbara Menzhuber Blaine and Mary Metzger Herb and Paula Meyer Garet and Kristin Mianecki Microsoft Corporation

Andrew Mielke and Casey Latus Mr. and Mrs. Antranig Mikaelian David Milaeger ’01 and Elsa Milaeger Katie Milella

Guy and Mona Milinski

The Miller Family Shazia Miller ’85 and Sam Miller Nicholas and Cheryl Milo Milos Real Estate, LLC Mark and Christina Milos Michael Minasian and Edith Soghomonian-Minasian Ms. Barbara D. Mitchell Sam and Liz Modder Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Modesto Dottie Moll

Norman and Lynne Monson

William and Peggy Moore

Pedro Pablo Morcillo and Diana Diaz

Jim Mornar

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morocco

Calvin and Leslie Motsch

Zach and Erika Motsch

Steve Mudroch ’06

Greg and Sheryl Mueller

Jim Mueller and Christine Henke Mueller

Anderson Müller and Helaine Edwiges Peixoto Müller

Ansa Munawar and Imran Warrich

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mark H. Murphy

Dr. Tawfiq Nadi and Mrs. Hoda Matariyeh-Nadi

Mr. Sukhwindar Nagra and Mrs. Jitender Kaur

Donna Nash

Sally Natchek

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Naughton

Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Nelson

Sarah Nelson ’01 and Chris Wilson

The Nogueira Family

Northwestern Mutual Life Foundation

Paul Nowak and Elizabeth Spalla Brendan and Lisa O’Brien

Patrick and Betsie O’Brien

Robyn O’Brien

Corey and Laura Oakland

Diane and John Oakland Mr. and Mrs. Eric A. Olesen Erik and Michelle Olson

The Olson-Goldman Family

Rick and Kristina Onyon Kevin and Heather Orth Jill Oscarson

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew R. Oscarson

The Osiecki Family Mr. and Mrs. George Oteman

Donna Ott

The Ovesen Family

Keith and Melody Owsley

Mr. and Mrs. Mark P. Pacchini

Amanda Cosgrove Paffrath ’85 and Mark Paffrath

Jon and Suzanne Palmen

Kathy Palmen

Mark and Dori Panthofer

Mr. and Mrs. Sal Pappalardo

Mr. and Mrs. Randall Parman

Fletcher Paulsen

Linda and Mark Pawlak

Christine Pearson

Lee and Patricia Pearson

Seth and Andrea Pearson

Mr. Tristan Pearson ’99 and Dr. Amy Pearson Chris and Kara Peery

Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Pehlivanian

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Penkala

Walter and Cynthia Penkala

Patricia Penman

Zach and Cassie Perkins

Mr. E. Rodney Perry and Mrs. Ursula Hamilton-Perry

Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Perry

Bruce and Kathleen Pessin

Dr. Joshua and Mrs. Christa Pessin

Amy Peterson

Matthew and Monte Peterson Jeff and Missy Peterson

Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program Jeff and Kris Philippi Rick and Teri Pias

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Piché Kim Picolo

Joanne Pisanello

Nick and Aliya Pitts Brad and Brenda Placzek

The Polzin Family

Mrs. Sheila Polzin

Scott and Robin Posnanski Jeff and Rita Praefke

Roberta Puntillo-Jorgensen and Kurt Jorgensen Robin Quam Federica Quattrone ’15

Racine Community FoundationEric and Lisa Olesen Fund

Racine Community Fund - Richard M. and Josephine C. Carpenter Scholarship Fund Racine Community FoundationRobert and Beth Taylor Fund Racine Community FoundationThe Rowland Family Fund Racine Community FoundationThe Selmo Family Fund

Racine Community FundWilliam and Jeanne Rayne Family Fund Asad and Rabia Rahman

Mr. Lucas Raimondi and Mrs. Soledad Pasman Jon Ramos ’85

Robert and Carolyn Rashleger Jim and Jane Raufus

Josh Rayat and Janice Craig-Rayat

Jeanne Rayburn

Dr. Peter Rayne ’79 and Dr. Natasha Rayne Mr. and Mrs. William F. Rayne Maury and Vickie Regan

Michael and Kelly Regner

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Regner William Reid ’73 and Nicole Reid

Russell and Sarah Reimann

Renaissance Charitable Foundation Mr. David Reske ’16

The Reyes Family

Mr. and Mrs. John A. Rezmer

Steve and Jessica Rezmer

Crash Richards Norris and Judy Richardson Carol Richie

Mr. and Mrs. Gene Rick

Brian Riley and Christina Carrington-Riley ’80 Sudip and Amrita Ringwala

Dr. Adrian Rivas and Dr. Jennifer Zeni Roy and Vanessa Rivera

Rockwell Automation Matching Gift Program

Thomas J. Rodgers II ’99 and Family Sandra R. Rogers ’82

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick E. Rooney Melissa and Daniel Ropiak

Tom Ropiak

Wayne Rose

Wendie Rose

Lindsay Roskovensky ’02 and Mathieu Roskovensky

The Rossi Family

John S. Rowland II ’75

Mrs. Julianne F. Rowland

Nicholas and Kelly Rozzoni Nick and Jen Ruetz

The Ruffo Family Foundation, Inc. Richard Ruffo ’83 and Diane Ruffo Ken and Lynn Rustici

Mr. Tom Rutkowski and Ms. Natalie Chulew Ruud Family Foundation Al and Patty Ruud Chris Ruud ’89 and Chantil Ruud

Linda Ryan-Nicklas S&P Global

Mr. and Mrs. David H. Saaski

The Saenim Family Mauricio and Elizabeth Salazar

Lamberto and Liwayway Samaniego Bob and Sue Samer

Mr. and Mrs. David Santalucia SC Johnson Giving, Inc.

Andy and Leila Schaefer

Helen Schaefer

Tom and Wendy Schaefer

Brad Schafer

Nich and Shannon Schafer

Joseph Schatz

Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy A. Schiele ’03

Gregory and Autumn Schienke

Dr. Stephen Schmidt ’85 and Mrs. Alexandra Schmidt

Vicki and Ted Schmitz

Mr. and Mrs. Todd Schober

Gary and Sharon Schonert

Matthew and Allyson Schrader

Tom and Lynda Schrader

The Schram Family

Amelia Addison Schultz ’85

Gregg and Jennifer Schwark

Brian Schwartz and Rachael Randolph

Gardner and Jessica Seawright

Brian Selmo ’96 and Suzanne Gasiorkiewicz Selmo ’98

JoAnn and Don Selmo

Felix and Gloria Servantez

Joel ’83 Shafer and Dan Shafer

Dafabian and Angela Shannon

Mr. and Mrs. Klay Shannon

Dennis Shaw and Elizabeth Pehlivanian Shaw ’86

The Sheinfeld Family

Christina and Mickey Sheinfeld Mr. and Mrs. Larry Shepard Mr. Douglas Shimp and Mrs. Shakila Manogaran Shimp ’86

Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Shipe Rachel and Bill Shuster Bob and Sue Siegert

Jayne Siler Claudia M. Simonson ’82 Bill and Ali Sluis Helen and Joost Sluis

The Smith Family

The Smith Family Mr. and Mrs. Brian E. Smith

Doug and Frieda Smith Jim and Joyce Smith

Lucy Smith

Chad and Heather Solodio

The Spang Family Swetha and Peter Spicka Ronald and Audreyan Springer

The Sprunger Family

The Stahl Family Patricia and Glenn Stalker State Farm Companies Foundation

State Farm Insurance - Brian Ketterer

Dr. Elizabeth Nicole Steffensen ’04 and Mr. Ryan Mattsen Mr. and Mrs. Ron Steimle

Mr. Tony Stevens and Mrs. Jean Stevens

Michael and Shadia Stewart Dr. Michael Stohler ’92 and Mrs. Rachel Stohler

Dr. Rebecca Stohler ’90 and Julianne Jamel

Robert and Sylvia Stohler

Anne and Richard Stoltenberg

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stoner Todd and Laura Stoner

The Stout Family

John Stracke

Warren and Sheila Straus

SU Group LLC

The Sullivan Family Steve and Lisa Sullivan Dr. and Mrs. Alistair Sundareson Gary and Theresa Svejcar Rich and Victoria Svejcar

Kathryn L. Swanson

Kenneth Swanson and Barbara Hoppa Swanson

The Swedberg Family

Daniel and Abby Tajnai

The Tao Family Drs. Tatyana Taranukha and Ryan Doyle Tameka Tate

Robert F. Taylor

Patrick Tews and Elizabeth Morack Trygve Thoreson and Connie Fletcher Thrivent Financial

Dean Tiboris and Mary Ballard

Dr. James Tierney and Mrs. Deborah Tierney Mr. Del Todd ’96 and Mrs. Lindsay Todd Terry and Suzann Toll Erin and Ryan Tollaksen

Jane and Joe Truka Dan and Linda Turek Mr. and Mrs. David J. Turek Mrs. Karen Turek

DeSario Turner Twin Disc, Inc. Andrew and Jennifer Twist Joe and Cindy Twist Jenny Ulbricht and Greg York Kathleen Ulbricht Paul and Jennifer Ulrich Tim and Cathy Ulrich Mary Underhill ’09 and Tony Stefka Darren and Debora Utley Daniel and Dawn Vaccaro

Sharon Vaccaro Sabrina Vajda Jennifer Van Dinter ’93 and Dave Lefaive Michael and Mary Vandegriffe Ryan and Jamie VanDeLoo Dr. and Mrs. Vahag Vartanian Mr. and Mrs. J. Joseph Veranth ’80 Viasat Mr. Armen A. Vidian ’88 John and Jane Vorel Dan and Christina Wade

The Wadhwani Family Helmut Wagner Ken and Pamela Wagner David and Rosemary Wait Mr. and Mrs. Steven Waite Eileen Walter and Gregg Baumann

Brian Warner Andrew and Ali Wassweiler Dennis Waters Jo Anne Watt Shannon Watt ’01

Mr. and Mrs. Brian C. Weaver Drs. Jean Weaver and Francis Peterson Wells Fargo Educational Matching Gift Program AJ and Shawn Weis

Chad Wheeler and Rachel Reyes-Wheeler

Rebecca L. Wheeler Ben and Katie White John and Jodi White John and Jenifer Wietfeldt Eric and Marcia Wilks Kevin and Liz Will Mrs. Lois G. Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Mark Winnen Alison Wojahn Paul and Paula Wokwicz Holly Wolf-Mattick Mr. Jeffrey Wolf and Dr. Lisa Wolf Jerome and Mary Wolf Jeannie Wolicki-Nichols Sammie Woodward ’16 Hannah and Rich Wosilait Chao-Ying Yan Luke Yehlen Tony and Ann Yeung Fred Young and Sandra Harrisson Young ’70 Mark and Missy Young Michael and Rachel Young Jing Yu and Eric Chien Jason and Kayla Zeno Mr. David Zerfoss and Mrs. Norma Wood ’72 Ms. Mary Ellen Zickus Mr. Jim Zielinski Dr. Adam Ziemann Dr. Elizabeth Ziemann Ms. Margaret Zimmermann ’14 Dr. and Mrs. Mark Zimmerman Lynn Zobel

Mike and Linda Zolnosky

UP IN LIGHTS

“The state tournament of high school performing arts,” is how Prairie’s Head of School Nat Coffman describes the Jerry Awards. To put it another way, they’re a really big deal. And in what has become a common occurrence at Prairie – just like state tournament appearances and championship performances – Prairie’s Performing Arts Department once again earned some serious recognition for their rousing rendition of this spring’s musical, Chicago

Under the leadership of Theatre Director Dena Roncone, this year’s cast and crew brought home an incredible seven Jerry Awards for “Outstanding” work in the following categories: Orchestra (Outstanding Overall Production), Isabella Gustitus ’22 (Lead), Emma DeGroot ’22 (Spirit), Fletcher Paulsen and Jamie Breiwick (Musical Direction), Hope Riesterer (Choreography), Aaron Christianson (Scenic Design), and Katlin Grelach (Costume Design). Congratulations, artists. Keep bringing home that hardware.

— Brendan J. O’Brien

Auntie Lulu

THE MAGIC OF LONGTIME PRAIRIE EDUCATOR MARY LOU MOELLER WAS NEVER MORE EVIDENT THAN DURING HER FAMOUS STORY TIME.

— By Trista Deuster ’16

There is nothing more wondrous to a child than a book that comes to life thanks to a captivating storyteller. Treasured stories are often among our earliest memories; told and retold, they grow along with us, but we never forget where they began.

As a Prairie lifer, I was lucky to personally know one of our school’s bestknown storytellers, Mary Lou Moeller. Mary Lou was a member of the Middle School faculty for seventeen years who, in her retirement, made regular appearances in the SRC to read to younger students. Affectionately known as “Auntie Lulu,” she served as a volunteer for decades after leaving the classroom – and I vividly remember sitting with my classmates, crisscross-applesauce, quietly waiting but bursting with excitement. Would she bring her big bag? Would a puppet be inside? What book would she choose for us this time? Suddenly, she would appear and we would all sit up straight with smiles from ear to ear: Auntie Lulu had arrived.

What I didn’t know as a Primary School student was the pivotal role of stories throughout Mary Lou’s life, whether she was advising the Prairie Focus or teaching in the classroom. She famously wrote dozens of original scripts that her students then performed, weaving pop culture references into traditional storylines. In a letter to the student cast of her play

Cinderella, Western Style, she wrote, “It is strange that in all the minutes in every day, certain events never leave your memory.” Mary Lou gifted each class, student, and colleague memories to last a lifetime – in the classroom and beyond.

In the mid-80’s, Mary Lou co-authored a song with fellow TPS faculty member Pat Badger – “Circlin’ in the Round” – about their beloved Prairie. Owners of the 1986 yearbook will remember that a vinyl record featuring the tune was placed in every copy. She kept writing well into retirement, even publishing a children’s book in 2010. More than the written word, however, Mary Lou made room for students to be themselves and share their own stories. “She was a sure and true 5th and 6th grade teacher. She was really a champion for anyone in her classroom,” says Pat.

Although Mary Lou eventually had to retire as the Primary School’s chief volunteer tale-teller and puppeteer, she continued to support Prairie’s students with her philanthropy. In her later years, Mary Lou was a champion of special projects throughout the school, and – with an eye to the future – she also created two endowed scholarship funds, one in honor of her husband Arne and the other bearing the Auntie Lulu name.

Mary Lou’s final charitable gift to TPS came after her passing in December of 2020, and in thanks for her generosity and commitment to the school over the years, her former classroom now bears her name.

A true champion of the Prairie mission and someone who gave her time, talent, and treasure to students like me, Mary Lou’s legacy and love for children will live on in the magical memories she helped us make. The tales we read and write share a common thread with the storyteller who opened the pages to countless new worlds, and I know I’ll never forget where they began.

Trista Deuster is a Class of 2016 alumna. This fall, she returned to Prairie in the role of Development Events Manager.

How I Spent My Summer Vacation

— By the TPS Faculty

HOW SWEET IT IS

Not quite summer, yet not quite school: that’s the state of limbo that is the Camp Manito-Wish trip for the Upper School faculty. Luckily, it’s a week filled with chances to get to know each other – and their students – better. Oh, and ice cream. [A]

THE DOG DAYS

I have belonged to a dog training club for the past twelve years, affiliated with an organization called the Hunting Retriever Club (HRC). There are over 100 clubs in the country; mine is called WISILL HRC and I currently serve as treasurer. [B]

Through this organization we run our dogs in hunt tests at three different levels: Started, Seasoned, and Finished. Dogs that pass four finished tests earn the title of Champion Hunting Retriever.

This past summer, I spent three to four days per week and countless hours working with and training my 4-year-old dog, Willow. On Saturday, August 20th and Sunday, August 21st, Willow earned her Champion Hunting Retriever title by passing her final two tests! On that same weekend, I judged dogs at the Started level for the first time as well.

Jim Broetzman, Middle School Science Teacher

SUMMER BUZZER BEATER

Is submitting something that happened on September 16th appropriate for a “How I Spent My Summer Vacation” feature? No. Did the football played in Notre Dame Stadium on that day by the Fighting Irish strike fear into the hearts of their opponents? Umm, also no. Was watching the faces of my children – Sawyer ’32, Sullivan ’32, Declan ’34 – during their first-ever trip to South Bend, where they experienced the bookstore and the band and the Golden Dome, something I will remember forever? That, my friends, is a resounding ‘yes.’ [C]

Brendan J. O’Brien, Director of Communication

PRAIRIE FACULTY MEMBERS RELIVE SOME OF THE MEMORIES THEY’LL CHERISH FROM THIS PAST SUMMER.

ON THE ROAD AGAIN

For almost 4,000 miles, the Barretts traveled to the Rockies this summer!

Our first stop was North Dakota to explore Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Next, we drove to see family in Havre, Montana over the 4th before heading to Glacier National Park. [D]

From there, we went to Alberta to hike in Banff National Park and canoe on Lake Louise. We missed Kevin Costner opening the Calgary Stampede by a day, but downtown Calgary was alive with music, amazing food, and tons of cowboy hats.

Heading home we hit Little Bighorn, Mount Rushmore, and the notorious Wall Drug.

No bear or moose sightings, but hundreds of pictures and memories to last a lifetime.

Barrett, Executive Assistant to the Head of School & HR Manager

Kristi

All the Right Notes

PRAIRIE HAS A NEW – YET VERY FAMILIAR – HOME TO MAKE MUSIC.

— Brendan J. O’Brien

Think about the last time you moved. Remember what it was like unpacking the cardboard boxes and looking around, fists on your hips, as you proudly imagined all that might lie ahead. There’s an energy that exists in a new space. A new office or home or Early Childhood Education Center. A feeling of excitement. A palpable momentum that lives in the air.

Fletcher Paulsen, Vocal Music Teacher, felt it even before the first song was sung this fall.

Over the summer, Prairie’s Hilpert Room, long one of the most adaptable spaces on campus, underwent a transformation with one motivation in mind: the magic of music.

INTRODUCING PRAIRIE’S LEIPOLD FAMILY RECITAL HALL

Circular room with walls of that beautiful red brick. The space is familiar to anyone who has spent significant time on campus, and in the school’s earliest days it was used as the library. Eventually, it was dubbed the Hilpert Room, a place that proved quite diverse over the years, hosting everything from sleepover lock-in’s to State of the School addresses to Primary School plays.

Most recently, the Hilpert had been where the Early School ate lunch. During COVID, however, students stopped eating in close quarters in favor of their desks – the Hilpert was ripe for a reimagining. Cue the imagination of the maestro.

“I’ve always liked the space and kind of had my eye on it,” says Paulsen. “But it was home to Early School (ES) lunches and wasn’t an option. But after COVID, Early School was eating in their classrooms so I asked if we could be in there. They said ‘yes.’ ”

Paulsen and his students spent the 2021-22 school year enjoying the room, an opportunity that came knocking just time with the Upper School choir having enjoyed a renaissance in recent years, the group growing to nearly 50 students this past year.

However, as much as Paulsen and his students enjoyed using the Hilpert, and as much as they needed the space – they’d outgrown the music room they shared with band behind the Mitchell Theatre’s Brookwood Stage –they were never completely sure if they were there to stay.

Until this spring.

With ES firmly settled into their routine in the Leipold Johnson Early Childhood Center (LJC), and choir growing to the point of needing a new, permanent, home, the Hilpert was ready for its true calling.

“They came to me this spring and the plans were pretty much complete,” says Paulsen. “It was a fun surprise. There was a need for a lecture hall, a large gathering place, and this space can be used by College Counseling or for a State of the School presentation. However, it was also designed to be an exceptional choral classroom.”

Consider it the cherry on top of Prairie’s recent Bigger, Better, Together campaign, the fundraising initiative that led to the creation of the LJC. The opening of the new building freed up space once used by the Early School, space that was ready to become a school-wide resource.

“People wondered how the opening of a childcare center would impact high school students,” says Dr. Nat Coffman. “This is how. The opening of the Leipold Family Recital Hall – a place where our music program can continue to grow – is the full realization of the Bigger, Better, Together dream.”

Coffman credits the vision of Steve Joost, Prairie’s Assistant Head of School for Finance, for his efforts in leading the charge to enhance and update the space. And for Paulsen, the surprise became even more thrilling when Prairie’s Facilities and Leadership teams tapped into his knowledge on seating, acoustical engineers, and most exciting...lights.

“They let me pick the lighting,” he says, beaming. “I went with tri-acoustical baffles that have lights right on them. So the sound is great and they also look amazing.”

Indeed. The new Leipold Family Recital Hall is truly something to behold. The panels with the baffles. The huge honeycomb hanging at the heart of the room. And that energy: a collective and palpable eagerness and appreciation filling the space every time the students enter.

“We’re blown away,” says Pauslen. “It’s a more intimate space. All the features are incredibly cool. It’s great to have a place to call home.”

In addition to the seating and the layout, there’s one more thing Paulsen wants to remain permanent: the appreciation for a space that has meant a lot to Prairie’s story.

“I told the students what this room means,” he says. “And that the space they are inheriting needs to be the space they leave.”

The Jack Mitchell Society

Anonymous (1)

7 Mile Fair, Inc.

Mr. Matthew Adamczyk ’10 and Mrs. Abby Gaertig Adamczyk ’10

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Ahlensdorf, Sr. AmazonSmile

Mr. and Mrs. Matt L. Andis Nijole and Julius Andriusis Joy and Jon Aragones

Mr. and Mrs. Karl Atanasoff

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Atanasoff

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis R. Axelson

Akemi and Darryl Babu ’88

Dr. Manoj Babu and Dr. Sheryn Abraham

Patricia Badger

John Baker, Jr. and Mary Baker

Michael Banco and Hope Heaster

Dan and Ann Bankenbush

The Baptista Family

Mr. and Mrs. Jason L. Barrett

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Barth

John ’83 and Jane Batten

Stephanie and Steve Benner

The Berkey Family

Laura and Rob Bishop

Patricia Black

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Blenke

Michael and Kathryn Boero and Family Michael ’99 and Shay ’00 Borzynski

Constance and John Boticki Dr. Michael A. Boticki

Mr. and Mrs. Corey Brandt

Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Breiwick

Mr. James Broetzmann

Jim and Abby Brzezinski

Andrea Bukacek ’03 and Alan Clark

Mark and Cheri Burwell

The Carpenters

Dick and Jo Carpenter

John and Terie Carpenter

Ms. Kelsey Cassidy

Jenni and Rich Chiapete

Mr. and Mrs. Mark M. Chulew ’72

David and Shawn Clark

Shelly and Joe Clayton

Richard Coates ’72

Gretchen Coffman

Nat and Laura Coffman

Kevin and Noel Cookman

Mr. Jonathan Cushman and Ms. Jennifer Cobb Dr. Marshall Cushman

Meg Rowland Daniels ’82 and John Daniels Ms. Elizabeth Davis

Gregory Davis ’82

Sheetal and Ratnang Desai Luann Dreifuerst

Tom and Melissa Dreifuerst Dr. Barbara Little Earnest ’74 and Mr. Royce Earnest

Jennifer Eastman

Dr. Mary Ellis and Mr. Garry Ellis Bill and Renee Elworthy Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fallico Mr. and Mrs. Brian Fenkl Ms. Abigail Fiegel ’12 Ms. Alexandra Fiegel ’07 Rick and Jana Fiegel Dr. Eduardo Garcia-Novelli and Dr. Maria Fiocchi

Melissa G. Flynn Dr. and Mrs. Robin Ford Kim and Dave Forsman

Jerry and Lynn Franke Nate Franke ’99

Jon Fredrickson and Sarah Friday Fredrickson ’91 John and Abigail French Liz Gabriel ’86

Geoff and Melissa Gallert Charles and Alicia Gasser Kristina Gile Chad and Julie Giles

The Ginestel Family

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Glines Helga and Bob Gold Rachel and Steve Gold Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Gould Mr. and Mrs. Joe Grauwels Mike and Jessica Greb Mari and Jason Grobschmidt Dr. Jolyn and Mr. Austin Gundlach

Kevin S. Hall ’85

Scott Harlan and Maureen Kennedy-Harlan Chad Harvey and Dena Roncone

Greg and Lisa Heath Mr. and Mrs. James E. Henderson Ms. Emily A. Henkel Bob and Sally Henzl Ms. Jeanette A. Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hoffman Stephen and Jane Hogan Mr. Christopher Adam Holterman ’03

The Holum Family

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Horton Mr. and Mrs. David Horvath Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Huebsch Nancy and Warren Icke Susan Inbusch Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin C. Isaacson ’96 Tom and Pat Isaacson

Majed and Reem Jandali Peter and Karen Jansson Johnson Keland Management, Inc. Dave and Chris Johnson H. Fisk Johnson, Ph.D. ’75 Molly Lofquist Johnson and Steve Johnson Pam Johnson ’73 Pat and Katie Johnson Steve and Cindy Joost Josephine P. and John J. Louis Foundation Joseph Kann and Christine Shields Kann H. William Keland ’73 and Debbie Keland Mr. and Mrs. Bruce J. Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Brian Ketterer

The Khalaf Family Mr. and Mrs. Thomas King ’78 Jacki Kirt

Dr. Lyndsay N. Knoell and Dr. Wendy M. Knoell Mr. and Mrs. Clifford J. Kogutkiewicz Peter and Lisa Koleske Dennis and Sandy Kontra Ragnar and Jennifer Korthase Mr. and Mrs. Carl M. Krejcha, Jr. Bernadette and Ray Krivsky Jessica and Brian Krivsky Brianna Kunstman Mr. and Mrs. James Ladwig Mr. and Mrs. Steve LaLonde Ms. Hannah Lane and Dr. Peter Sattler Brian Langendorf Gary and Mary Sue Langendorf Amy S. Larsen ’73

The Family of Jolie and Lilie Larson Ms. Diann Lebow Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Leffler Cathie and John Lehman Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Leinweber Craig Leipold and Helen Johnson-Leipold ’74 Susan Lescher

Mr. and Mrs. Don Libby Connie and Joseph Lipari Jake Lipor

Elizabeth Long

Named for The Prairie School’s first Headmaster, the Jack Mitchell Society honors those who have supported the Prairie Fund for five or more consecutive years. Our entire community appreciates the unwavering loyalty of these donors.

James and Jessica Lynott

Mrs. Dorothy MacVicar

Carol and Robert Malik

Terence S. Malone

Mike and Alex Marz

Theron Mattick

Steve Maurer and Amy Giles-Maurer

Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. McCleary

Margaret and Mark McDonough

Patrick McGuire and Megan Rowland McGuire ’02

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne McGuire Blaine and Mary Metzger Microsoft Corporation

Shazia Miller ’85 and Sam Miller

Michael Minasian and Edith Soghomonian-Minasian

Ms. Barbara D. Mitchell

Dottie Moll

Greg and Sheryl Mueller

Jim Mueller and Christine Henke Mueller

Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Nelson

Brendan and Lisa O’Brien

Patrick and Betsie O’Brien

Robyn O’Brien

Diane and John Oakland Mr. and Mrs. Eric A. Olesen Mr. and Mrs. Matthew R. Oscarson

The Osiecki Family

Mr. and Mrs. George Oteman Keith and Melody Owsley

Kathy Palmen

Mark and Dori Panthofer

Fletcher Paulsen

Linda and Mark Pawlak

Christine Pearson

Chris and Kara Peery

Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Pehlivanian Patricia Penman

Parents

Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Perry

Jeff and Missy Peterson

Jeff and Kris Philippi Nick and Aliya Pitts

Mrs. Sheila Polzin

Jeff and Rita Praefke Jim and Jane Raufus Jeanne Rayburn

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Rayne Mr. and Mrs. John A. Rezmer Lindsay Roskovensky ’02 and Mathieu Roskovensky

John S. Rowland II ’75

Richard Ruffo ’83 and Diane Ruffo

Al and Patty Ruud

Chris Ruud ’89 and Chantil Ruud

Mr. and Mrs. David H. Saaski

Mr. and Mrs. David Santalucia

SC Johnson

SC Johnson Giving, Inc.

Helen Schaefer

Tom and Wendy Schaefer Nich and Shannon Schafer

Vicki and Ted Schmitz

Gary and Sharon Schonert

Mr. and Mrs. Klay Shannon Dennis Shaw and Elizabeth Pehlivanian Shaw ’86

Mr. Douglas Shimp and Mrs. Shakila Manogaran Shimp ’86

Jim and Joyce Smith Toni Alicia Jackson Smith ’84 Chad and Heather Solodio

The Sprunger Family State Farm Insurance - Brian Ketterer Dr. Elizabeth Nicole Steffensen ’04 and Mr. Ryan Mattsen

Robert and Sylvia Stohler Dr. Rebecca Stohler ’90 and Julianne Jamel

Anne and Richard Stoltenberg

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stoner

Kathryn L. Swanson

Kenneth Swanson and Barbara Hoppa Swanson

Robert F. Taylor

Patrick Tews and Elizabeth Morack

Thrivent Financial

Dr. James Tierney and Mrs. Deborah Tierney Jane and Joe Truka

Mr. and Mrs. David J. Turek

Paul and Jennifer Ulrich Tim and Cathy Ulrich

Jennifer Van Dinter ’93 and Dave Lefaive

Mr. and Mrs. J. Joseph Veranth ’80

Mr. Armen A. Vidian ’88

The Wadhwani Family

Helmut Wagner

David and Rosemary Wait

Eileen Walter and Gregg Baumann

Mr. and Mrs. Brian C. Weaver

Drs. Jean Weaver and Francis Peterson

Rebecca L. Wheeler

Ben and Katie White

John and Jodi White

John and Jenifer Wietfeldt Eric and Marcia Wilks Kevin and Liz Will

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Winnen

Alison Wojahn

Mr. Jeffrey Wolf and Dr. Lisa Wolf

Jerome and Mary Wolf

Holly Wolf-Mattick

Chao-Ying Yan Luke Yehlen

Fred Young and Sandra Harrisson Young ’70 Mr. Jim Zielinski

Ms. Margaret Zimmermann ’14 Lynn Zobel

Family partnerships are a cornerstone of the Prairie experience, and our community is grateful to the current parents who demonstrated their philanthropic commitment by making a gift to the school in 2021-2022.

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Mr. and Mrs. Akil I. Ajmeri

Chris and Virginia Anderson Nijole and Julius Andriusis Michael and Benoite Angeline Sever and Andreea Anton

Tom and Kirsten Antonneau

Joy and Jon Aragones

Mr. Anthony Arnone and Mrs. Casie Arnone Mr. and Mrs. Jason Atanasoff Graham and Jennifer Ault Akemi and Darryl Babu ’88

Dr. Manoj Babu and Dr. Sheryn Abraham

Mr. Mark Baker and Ms. Sylvie Travard

The Baptista Family Eric and Charmaine Barden

Mr. and Mrs. Jason L. Barrett Bobbie Barrows

Tressa and Michael Bates

John ’83 and Jane Batten

Tony and Tanya Baumgardt Tiffany and Jon Behrends

The Berkey Family

Mr. and Mrs. David Binder

Laura and Rob Bishop Tom and Theresie Bode

Matt Bodenbach and Bridget Bodenbach ’06

Asewanetta Bonner

Michael ’99 and Shay ’00 Borzynski

Dr. Michael A. Boticki

Dr. Michelle Braun and Mr. Adam Dillon

Andrea and Jorge Bravo

Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Breiwick Jim and Abby Brzezinski

Thang Bui and Polly Doan Andrea Bukacek ’03 and Alan Clark

Shawn and Angie Burwell

Patrick and Kristin Cafferty Dan and Lauren Carbajal

Reverends Erik Carlson and Kimberlee Tomczak Carlson

The Carpenters

Mr. Rocco Castellano and Dr. Irina Ciubotaru

The Chadwick Family Tony Chen and Crystal Chiu Kevin and Kelly Christensen

Kylie Christensen

Mr. Patrick Christensen and Dr. Nichole Elcano Kyong Chong and Ahreum Jung Kevin and Andrea Chuc

David and Shawn Clark Kevin and Noel Cookman Craig Cortez

The Cubas Family Mrs. Renee D’Alessandro

The Davies Family

Jeffrey and Erin Decker Sheetal and Ratnang Desai Kanwal Dhar and Shally Chogtu Tim and Theresa Dixon

Alan and Amanda Doers

Mr. Dhaval Doshi and Mrs. Dhruti Joshi Tom and Melissa Dreifuerst

Jennifer Eastman

Rachel S. Ehlers and Jamaal Dyess

Dr. Mary Ellis and Mr. Garry Ellis Adam ’93 and Dr. Allison Emery Max and Amelia Fahnrich

Rick and Nicole Farbo

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Farr

Dr. Therese Fellner and Paul Fiegel

Mr. and Mrs. Massi Ferrentino Yazi and Simone Fletcher Aaron Ford ’96 and Erika Ford ’95

Jon Fredrickson and Sarah Friday Fredrickson ’91

John and Abigail French Charles and Alicia Gasser Jim and Jennifer Gavigan Paul and Heidi Gaylord Van and Janet Gegas

The Gerulski Family Chad and Julie Giles

The Ginestel Family Chris Gittens and Jennifer Orsted Jenni and Ted Goad Adam and Andrea Godson

Andrea and Henry Grady Mike and Jessica Greb Mari and Jason Grobschmidt

Mr. Jogrim Grotmol and Mrs. Lisa Piché Grotmol Jacob and Kristin Gunia David M. Gustitus and Marjorie Henriquez

The Gutenkunst Family Mario and Claudia Gvuzd

Marie Haertel

Sara Luther Hagerman and Dan Hagerman Ben and Jamie Hamilton Dana and Michael Handrow Scott Harlan and Maureen Kennedy-Harlan Chad Harvey and Dena Roncone TJ and Amber Hearn Greg and Lisa Heath

The Heredia Family Rosendo Heredia Brian Hervat and Carolyn Kirkby David and Nicole Higgs Collin and Krystyn Hirsch Ethan and Elizabeth Hoff Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hoffman Stephen and Jane Hogan Ed and Jody Holle

Matt and Alyson Horton Scott and Kathryn Huggins Tony Huynh and Cassie Doan Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin C. Isaacson ’96

Abby and Lee Jaramillo Pete and Paula Jedlicka Jason and Destiny Johnson Pat and Katie Johnson Skye Johnson

Jenifer Johnston Mike ’03 and Anna Joost The Kane Family Dom and Susan Kegel Mr. Warren Kekahbah and Ms. Melissa Jahnke

The Kelly Family The Khalaf Family Mohamad and Samar Khalek

Asif and Nadia Khan

Dami Kim

Jay Kim Rick and Heather KingenSmith Ms. Julie Klobuchar-Giles

Dr. Lyndsay N. Knoell and Dr. Wendy M. Knoell Dr. Vamsi Kodumuri and Dr. Ramya Potti Mutyapu Steve and Dana Kohl

Ragnar and Jennifer Korthase Rick and Lauren Koston Thomas and Rebekah Kowalski Jessica and Brian Krivsky Kristine Kulig-Doss and Christopher Doss

The Kumar Family John and Bev Kuvshinikov Ashley and Laura LaBarber Lisa Laitinen and Andrew Fellner Mr. and Mrs. Steve LaLonde Mr. and Mrs. Dean Lameer, Jr. Brian Langendorf Ms. Camela Langendorf Richard and Tanya Larsen

The Family of Jolie and Lilie Larson The Lawler Family The Leal Family Stephanie Ledvina and Lisa Luchun Mr. and Mrs. Mark Leeder The Lescher Family The Lieb Family Terry Liu Alfred and Kelly Longoria John and Jodi Lopez Mr. and Mrs. Antoine A. Louly Mick and Missy Lucareli The Lucht Family James and Jessica Lynott The MacDonald Family Bree Mahone Dr. John and Becky Mamalakis Joe and Christina Manley Ken Marek and Jackie Hung Joe and Sara Marshall Mike and Alex Marz

Joseph Mathew Steve Maurer and Amy Giles-Maurer Dan and Helen May Kelly Mayer

Luciano Mazon and Michelle Maiochi Mazon The McGaughey Family Patrick McGuire and Megan Rowland McGuire ’02 Kristin McManmon David and Betsy McPhee Deepak and Pooja Mehra Michael and Barbara Menzhuber

Garet and Kristin Mianecki

Andrew Mielke and Casey Latus

David Milaeger ’01 and Elsa Milaeger Guy and Mona Milinski

The Miller Family

Mark and Christina Milos Sam and Liz Modder

Norman and Lynne Monson Pedro Pablo Morcillo and Diana Diaz Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morocco Pedro Paulo Mosquim and Fabiola Goes Zach and Erika Motsch

Anderson Müller and Helaine Edwiges Peixoto Müller

Ansa Munawar and Imran Warrich

Dr. Tawfiq Nadi and Mrs. Hoda Matariyeh-Nadi

The Nogueira Family Paul Nowak and Elizabeth Spalla Brendan and Lisa O’Brien Corey and Laura Oakland Erik and Michelle Olson

The Olson-Goldman Family Rick and Kristina Onyon Kevin and Heather Orth Mr. and Mrs. Matthew R. Oscarson

The Ovesen Family

Amanda Cosgrove Paffrath ’85 and Mark Paffrath

Jon and Suzanne Palmen Mr. and Mrs. Sal Pappalardo Seth and Andrea Pearson

Chris and Kara Peery Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Penkala Mr. E. Rodney Perry and Mrs. Ursula Hamilton-Perry

Dr. Joshua and Mrs. Christa Pessin Matthew and Monte Peterson

Rick and Teri Pias

Nick and Aliya Pitts Brad and Brenda Placzek

The Polzin Family Scott and Robin Posnanski Jeff and Rita Praefke

Roberta Puntillo-Jorgensen and Kurt Jorgensen Asad and Rabia Rahman

Mr. Lucas Raimondi and Mrs. Soledad Pasman Chris and Michelle Reber Michael and Kelly Regner Russell and Sarah Reimann

The Reyes Family Steve and Jessica Rezmer Sudip and Amrita Ringwala Dr. Adrian Rivas and Dr. Jennifer Zeni Roy and Vanessa Rivera

Melissa and Daniel Ropiak

The Rossi Family

Nicholas and Kelly Rozzoni Nick and Jen Ruetz Mr. and Mrs. David H. Saaski

The Saenim Family

Mauricio and Elizabeth Salazar Mr. and Mrs. David Santalucia Andy and Leila Schaefer Tom and Wendy Schaefer Nich and Shannon Schafer

Gregory and Autumn Schienke Vicki and Ted Schmitz Mr. and Mrs. Todd Schober Matthew and Allyson Schrader

The Schram Family

Gregg and Jennifer Schwark Brian Schwartz and Rachael Randolph Felix and Gloria Servantez Dafabian and Angela Shannon

Dennis Shaw and Elizabeth Pehlivanian Shaw ’86

The Sheinfeld Family

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Shepard Mr. Douglas Shimp and Mrs. Shakila Manogaran Shimp ’86 Bill and Ali Sluis

The Smith Family

The Smith Family Chad and Heather Solodio The Spang Family Swetha and Peter Spicka

The Stahl Family

Michael and Shadia Stewart Anne and Richard Stoltenberg Todd and Laura Stoner

The Sullivan Family

Rich and Victoria Svejcar

Kenneth Swanson and Barbara Hoppa Swanson

The Swedberg Family

Daniel and Abby Tajnai

The Tao Family

Drs. Tatyana Taranukha and Ryan Doyle Tameka Tate

Patrick Tews and Elizabeth Morack

Dean Tiboris and Mary Ballard

Mr. Del Todd ’96 and Mrs. Lindsay Todd

Erin and Ryan Tollaksen

Mr. and Mrs. David J. Turek DeSario Turner

Andrew and Jennifer Twist

Jenny Ulbricht and Greg York Paul and Jennifer Ulrich Tim and Cathy Ulrich

Darren and Debora Utley Daniel and Dawn Vaccaro Sabrina Vajda Ryan and Jamie VanDeLoo

Dr. and Mrs. Vahag Vartanian Dan and Christina Wade

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Waite

Brian Warner

Andrew and Ali Wassweiler

Shannon Watt ’01

Mr. and Mrs. Brian C. Weaver

Drs. Jean Weaver and Francis Peterson AJ and Shawn Weis

Chad Wheeler and Rachel Reyes-Wheeler Ben and Katie White Paul and Paula Wokwicz Holly Wolf-Mattick Bib Yang Tony and Ann Yeung Michael and Rachel Young Jing Yu and Eric Chien Dr. Adam Ziemann Dr. Elizabeth Ziemann

Grandparents

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Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Ahlensdorf, Sr. Lois Alexander

Charles and Beth Allison

Mr. and Mrs. Matt L. Andis James Cauley and Brenda Andrews

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Angeline Mr. and Mrs. Gus Antonneau Ken and Jan Arndt

Mr. and Mrs. Karl Atanasoff Mike and Debbie Ault Rodney and Barb Baerbock Carol Baker

John Baker, Jr. and Mary Baker

Linda Baker

Gilbert Bakke

Jane Baldassi Mary Jane Baumgardt

Amparo Beatriz and Pedro Garcia

Thomas and Judith Benko

Stephanie and Steve Benner Kathleen and Jim Bennett Kenneth and Susan Bergquist John and Janice Bernez

Patricia Black

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Blenke Frank and Sharon Boerner Michael and Kathryn Boero and Family Ms. Barbara Borthwick Constance and John Boticki Mari and Peter Bradley Tom and Sally Brown

Lynn Bukacek Bob and Sue Burton Mark and Cheri Burwell

Margaret Bolton Butler and Art Bolton Mr. and Mrs. Orey R. Buzzelli Steve and Anne Callaghan David and Wallapa Carlson Mr. and Mrs. Tony Castellano Susan and Ferdinand Chiappetta Dennis and Kay Christensen

Mr. and Mrs. John Corcoran John and Lee Davis

Roslyn Davis

Rhonda Deneka

Luann Dreifuerst Dal and Jacquelyn Drummer

Lois Dunbar

Dave and Kathy Eberle

Darwin and Grace Ebert Mr. and Mrs. Paul Elcano, Sr. Bill and Renee Elworthy Norm and Mari Erickson Dr. and Mrs. Robin Ford Kurt and Lisa Frank Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Fredenburgh Bonnie B. Friday Donna and Jim Garard Marianthi Gegas Mr. J. Thomas Giles III Mr. and Mrs. Michael Glines Helga and Bob Gold Rachel and Steve Gold Joann Goodyear Glenn and Karen Gorsiski Mr. and Mrs. Joe Grauwels Dennis and Sandra Grinde Scott and Pat Grobschmidt John and Patricia Gunia Dave and Debbie Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harlan Sonja and Doug Haske Jane and Tom Hearn Therese Heller Mr. and Mrs. James E. Henderson Cheryl Henkel Mr. and Mrs. Roger Higgs Peggy Hirsch Bernardine Hoff Ms. Jeanette A. Hoffman David and Virginia Holle Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Horton Mr. and Mrs. David Horvath Jeff and Lesli Hrouda Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Huebsch George and Linda Huggins Tom and Pat Isaacson Cynthia Johnson Pam Johnson ’73 Mr. S. Curtis Johnson ’73 Mrs. Sharon Johnson Steve and Cindy Joost Charles Jorgensen Mr. Nick Karegeannes Kristin Kaye

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce J. Kelly Herb Kincaid Dan and Bev King Dr. Stephen and Linda King Ron and Dottie Kingen Mary Kirkby Mr. and Mrs. Ted Knier Joseph and Ramona Kocjan Mr. and Mrs. Clifford J. Kogutkiewicz Mr. and Mrs. Carl M. Krejcha, Jr. Bernadette and Ray Krivsky John and Mary LaBarber Gary and Mary Sue Langendorf Brian and Pam Lawler Ms. Diann Lebow Dennis and JoAnn Leeder Cathie and John Lehman Susan Lescher Mr. and Mrs. Don Libby Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Linstroth Connie and Joseph Lipari Mrs. Dorothy MacVicar Mark and Becky Madsen David Maki and Susan Buhler-Maki Dolores Maki Carol and Robert Malik Jim and Annette Marshall Molly Mathew Mr. and Mrs. Wayne McGuire Andrew and Gail McIntosh Charles and Judith McManmon Jane and Ronald Means Nicholas and Cheryl Milo Ms. Barbara D. Mitchell William and Peggy Moore Jim Mornar Calvin and Leslie Motsch Donna Nash Sally Natchek Robyn O’Brien Diane and John Oakland Mr. and Mrs. Eric A. Olesen Jill Oscarson Mr. and Mrs. George Oteman Donna Ott Kathy Palmen Linda and Mark Pawlak Christine Pearson

The Prairie community always appreciates the philanthropy of our grandparents. Those listed below made a charitable gift to our school in the 2021-2022 year.

Lee and Patricia Pearson

Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Pehlivanian

Walter and Cynthia Penkala

Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Perry

Bruce and Kathleen Pessin

Jeff and Kris Philippi

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Piché

Kim Picolo

Joanne Pisanello

Mrs. Sheila Polzin

Robin Quam

Robert and Carolyn Rashleger

Josh Rayat and Janice Craig-Rayat

Maury and Vickie Regan

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Regner

Mr. and Mrs. John A. Rezmer

Norris and Judy Richardson

Carol Richie

Mr. and Mrs. Gene Rick

Tom Ropiak

Wayne Rose

Wendie Rose

John S. Rowland II ’75

Mrs. Julianne F. Rowland

Ken and Lynn Rustici

Lamberto and Liwayway Samaniego

Bob and Sue Samer

Helen Schaefer

Brad Schafer

Gary and Sharon Schonert

Tom and Lynda Schrader

Christina and Mickey Sheinfeld

Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Shipe Helen and Joost Sluis

Mr. and Mrs. Brian E. Smith

Doug and Frieda Smith

Jim and Joyce Smith

Lucy Smith

Patricia and Glenn Stalker

Mr. Tony Stevens and Mrs. Jean Stevens

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stoner Warren and Sheila Straus

Steve and Lisa Sullivan

Dr. and Mrs. Alistair Sundareson

Gary and Theresa Svejcar

Trygve Thoreson and Connie Fletcher

Terry and Suzann Toll

Jane and Joe Truka

Dan and Linda Turek

Mrs. Karen Turek

Joe and Cindy Twist

Kathleen Ulbricht

Sharon Vaccaro

Michael and Mary Vandegriffe

Helmut Wagner

Ken and Pamela Wagner

David and Rosemary Wait

Jo Anne Watt

John and Jodi White

Jerome and Mary Wolf

Jeannie Wolicki-Nichols

Mark and Missy Young

SUNSHINE AND WILDFLOWERS

— Brendan J. O’Brien

The point of service, or at least one of them, is to put ourselves in the shoes of others: to broaden our worldview with the hope of making life on this planet a bit better, a bit brighter. Of course, there’s also something to be said about kindness for its own sake: going out of our way for no other reason than just to be nice can mean a lot.

At Prairie, students are taught to understand how these small acts might brighten a day or even start a conversation, all in the interest of fostering human connection. Last spring, eager to lift the moods of residents at Shorelight Memory Care at Racine’s Siena Center, English Teacher Becky Wheeler and some of her Upper School students took to the wildflower fields behind Prairie to pick these brilliant yellow daffodils – the flowers were practically glowing – before hand-delivering them a short time later.

Now that’s certainly one way to make a day a whole lot brighter.

The 25th Annual Golf Classic & Dinner

Prairie’s Golf Classic & Dinner is a long-standing tradition that, over the past twenty-five years, has raised over $1.6 million for the school’s scholarship program. Thanks to our dedicated volunteers and donors, the 2021 event netted over $135,000 in support of deserving students who would otherwise be unable to afford the full cost of tuition.

2021 COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Brian Langendorf - Chair

Jason Atanasoff

Kevin Cookman

Brian Glines ’08

Krystyn Hirsch

Dave Johnson

Gregory Mueller

Peter Olesen ’05

Richard Ruffo ’83

Chris Ruud ’89

Jeff Wolf

EVENT SPONSORS & DONORS

Andis Corporation

Mr. Christopher Antonneau

Ascension All Saints Hospital Foundation AspireUp

Associated Bank

Mr. Gil Atanasoff

Mr. and Mrs. Karl Atanasoff

Michael ’99 and Shay ’00 Borzynski Dr. Lenora Brockman

Bukacek Construction Group Cafferty & Scheidegger, S.C.

Carlson Racine Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc.

Mr. Rocco Castellano and Dr. Irina Ciubotaru Clean & Green Solutions

Richard Coates ’72

Coffman Family Scholarship Fund Kevin and Noel Cookman

CRB Insurance Agency

Eric Davidson

Mr. Mark H. Denman

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Devine

Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, Inc. Educators Credit Union

Carolyn Gittings Edwards ’75

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fallico Dave and Julie Feiler Rick and Jana Fiegel

First American Bank

Bruce and Susan Fishbain Van and Janet Gegas

Godin Geraghty Puntillo

Camilli & Hughes, S.C. Gould Dentistry, LLC

Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Gould Mike and Jessica Greb

Mr. Bennett Harris ’10

Jane and Tom Hearn

Cheryl Henkel

Collin and Krystyn Hirsch

Matt and Alyson Horton Johnson Financial Group Johnson Outdoors, Inc. H. Fisk Johnson, Ph.D. ’75

Odinn Johnson ’93 and Lauren Wimmer Pam Johnson ’73

Mr. S. Curtis Johnson ’73 Skye Johnson

Mrs. Winifred Johnson-Marquart ’77 and Mr. Michael Marquart

Joseph Kann and Christine Shields Kann Kenosha Kingfish

Brian Ketterer

Denise Ketterer Knoell Family Dentistry

Dr. Lyndsay N. Knoell and Dr. Wendy M. Knoell Wolf Korndoerfer

Ashley and Laura LaBarber

LaLonde Lawn Care Brian Langendorf Gary and Mary Sue Langendorf Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lazzeroni

Craig Leipold and Helen Johnson-Leipold ’74

Lincoln Churchill Advisors Majic Productions Marlo, Incorporated Mobile One Greg and Sheryl Mueller Norco Manufacturing O & H Danish Bakery Rick and Kristina Onyon Oral, Facial and Periodontal Surgery, LLC

The Osiecki Family Mike and Laura Palazzola Mark and Dori Panthofer Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Payes Patricia Penman

Jeff and Kris Philippi Nick and Aliya Pitts

PNC Financial Services Group Quarles & Brady LLP

Racine Dental Group, S.C. Rasmussen Diamonds

Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren, S.C. Robert W. Baird & Co.

Robertson Ryan and Associates John S. Rowland II ’75 RSM US LLP

The Ruffo Family Foundation, Inc. Richard Ruffo ’83 and Diane Ruffo

Russ Darrow Group Ruud Family Foundation Al and Patty Ruud Chris Ruud ’89 and Chantil Ruud

SC Johnson SC Johnson Giving, Inc. Tom and Wendy Schaefer

John Seiber

JoAnn and Don Selmo

Mr. Douglas Shimp and Mrs. Shakila Manogaran Shimp ’86

State Farm Insurance - Brian Ketterer SU Group LLC

The Sullivan Family Dr. Michael Sweet Tabak Law, LLC TG3 Electronics, Inc. Thrivent Financial - Vantage Financial Partners Truck Country of Wisconsin - Oak Creek Twin Disc, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Venn Vrakas CPAs and Advisors

Dr. Edward and Mrs. Janna Waldeck

Andrea and Thomas Ware

Wilson Sporting Goods Mr. Thomas Ware ’13

Mr. Jeffrey Wolf and Dr. Lisa Wolf

Zimmerman Architectural Studios, Inc.

Daring To Be Brave

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SCHOOL HISTORY PRAIRIE HAS A FOURTH SECTION OF EARLY SCHOOL.

—

Callie Atanasoff, Director of External Relations

Their backpacks are bigger than their bodies, but they’re ready.

Ready to meet new friends, ready to find their spot on the A-B-C rug, ready to get their hands on paint and books and all the things you look forward to as a three or four-year-old.

This year, our Early School crew – the Creative Captains, Wise Owls, and Shining Stars – were joined by a fourth classroom. Enter the Brave Explorers.

The opening of this final room completes the Leipold Johnson Early Childhood Center (LJC), Prairie’s newest addition to campus. What began as a dream – a beautiful space that would be filled with color and light and creativity and music – became a reality in August of 2021, and it continues to breathe life into our school.

During the first week of school we sat down with Emily Henkel, Lead Teacher for the Brave Explorers, to talk a little bit about what this new adventure means to her personally and what she’s looking forward to in the year ahead.

a 4th section of early school for the first time in school history, and you get to be the person leading that section. What does that mean to you?

As cliché as it sounds, it means EVERYTHING to me!

Looking back eight years ago, I was a student teacher in Susan Holum’s 1st grade class and ecstatic to get my teaching career started. I was offered my first teaching job elsewhere, but unfortunately things didn’t go as planned and I left that job with shattered confidence. Shortly after, I found my way back to Prairie and a community that truly invested in me.

What is your biggest goal or hope for this school year?

My biggest goal for this school year is to inspire my students’ love for learning and that they leave the day happy. If they’re happy, then I’m happy, too.

What is the best thing about early school at prairie?

The vast opportunities and resources.

The Early School program is carefully crafted for a young child’s desire for learning with hands-on experiences that are engaging, mindful, and purposeful. The program not only prepares our youngest learners for kindergarten, but as lifelong learners equipped for the ever-evolving world.

1970 s

Wendell & Wild is the latest project of Tom Proost ’77. Proost art directed much of the new animated feature which is directed by Henry Selick with collaboration from Jordan Peele. Wendell & Wild was released on Netflix on October 26th. [A]

1980 s

Neil Patel ’82 served as Production Designer for HBO’s new series, Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin.

“There are five principal actors in the show, which is a lot for a series,” Patel told awardsradar.com in an interview on 8/14. “So it was challenging to create individual and unique sets for so many characters that play repeatedly. In addition, the show is very stylized, so each set needed to be carefully crafted. Of course, these are all typical design challenges, but in this case, the enormity of the world we needed to create within the time frame was very challenging.”

Sandra Rogers ’82 was recently appointed to Northwestern Mutual’s Board of Trustees. Rogers has honed her expertise in global supply chain management and customer service over a three-plus decade career that has spanned the automotive, aerospace, and medical device industries. [C]

“Sandra’s expertise in the supply chain and customer service areas will bring an important perspective to Northwestern Mutual,” said Northwestern Mutual Chairman, President and CEO John E. Schlifske in a news release from the company. “We look forward to her meaningful contributions as Northwestern Mutual continues to enhance the seamless experience for policyowners with insurance and wealth management products.”

Peg (Renquist) Johnson ’87 was honored with a 2022 Outstanding Educator Award from the Massachusetts Coalition for Adult Education (MCAE). Johnson, who has worked at the Center for New Americans (CNA) for over 25 years, is renowned for her ability to conceive and implement curriculum. At CNA she has developed and instituted numerous classes, including Bridge to Healthcare, Bridge to College, and Bridge to Manufacturing

As stated in Network, an MCAE publication: “The Bridge to Healthcare class was particularly remarkable in that it was designed in partnership with Greenfield Community College and involved helping college colleagues appreciate the challenges of ESOL learners so that they could “ESOLize” their materials. It also involved helping community-based instructors appreciate the rigor of college level classes. This class informed the creation of the state-wide PHCAST curriculum which is used today, and laid the groundwork for CNA’s successful certified nurse aide training. Peg has fine-tuned the recruitment, screening, and orientation process for this successful program every year for five years to build on what we learned.”

2000 s

Andrea Bukacek ’03 was named a 2022 Woman of Influence in the field of Family Business by the Milwaukee Business Journal. Bukacek recently became CEO and owner of the Racinearea construction company that was originally founded by her father. “[Becoming owner] meant a lot to me personally having grown up watching my dad build and grow the company,” she told the MBJ. “But I also wanted to take the company to new places. I wanted to grow the company.”

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Max Koenen ‘07 is a Senior Manager for Baxter International, Inc.

Kat Clark ’08 founded Teachers in their Power, a storytelling project “focused on changing the narrative about the teaching profession.” Using strong visual and written tools, the project “profiles the American teacher, quilting together perspectives from communities across the country.” To learn more, or to nominate a teacher, visit https://lnkd.in/ghWEzRqU. [D]

2010 s

Ashely Monti ’12 is a law clerk for the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. In June, she earned two distinguished awards upon her graduation from Vermont Law School: the Environmental Leadership Award and the Learned Head Award, given to the student with the most distinguished academic record. She is currently studying for the Maine bar exam. [F]

Luiz Felipe Ramos ’17 (stage name, Ipe Ramos) has released his latest single “White Lies.” A little background on the song’s origination: “When Felipe was a senior, I connected him with a producer in Milwaukee who had worked with Anderson .Paak, BJ the Chicago Kid, Ishdarr, and others,” says Jamie Breiwick, TPS Instrumental Music Teacher. “This song is a result of those sessions with that producer, Thane. For the music heads, you’ll notice a subtle Brazilian underscoring throughout the track, which is very cool as Felipe and fam are from Brazil!” [B]

SHARE YOUR NEWS

You, our Prairie School alumni, are an inspiration to all of us. We would love to hear from you!

Please take a minute to fill us in on what is happening in your life so we can print it in the Class Notes section of our alumni publication. Items of interest include:

• A degree earned

• A move to a new city

• A marriage (please include exact wedding date and the full name of your new spouse)

• A new family member (please include child’s full name and date of birth)

• An honor received

• Your volunteer work

• Other news about you or your life

Class notes are published as space permits. The editors of this magazine reserve the right to revise and rewrite items for content and length.

STAY IN TOUCH

Update your address, phone number, email address, profession, family information and anything else you would like to share.

To do so, email Brendan O’Brien, Director of Communication, at bobrien@prairieschool.com or use the Update Your Information form in the Alumni section of our website.

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“F”is for… Field Trips

Thank you to everyone who responded to our “Name That Road Trip” feature in the last issue; you remembered locations, faces, even student behavior! Since Prairie field trips make quite the impression, we decided to share a few of our favorites from this fall.

THE RETURN OF TRADITION

The pandemic impacted life at Prairie in a lot of different ways, but one of the more notable was felt when, for two straight years, the annual Upper School trip to Camp Manito-Wish was cancelled.

That ship – or should we say canoe – was righted this fall when students in grades 10 – 12 headed off for four days of adventure, reflection, challenge, and discovery. Freshmen, who were unable to attend due to low staffing at Manito-wish, had the chance to do their own team-building back on campus.

CAMP TIMBER-GLEE

Similar to the class-wide Camp Manito-Wish retreat in the Upper School, the Timber-lee getaway for 5th and 6th grade is not only a long bus ride away, it’s an outdoor adventure carefully crafted with chances for classmates to build trust and be brave.

Or to put it another way, it’s a day intended to help students come out of their shells.

F’S AT SCHOOL ARE USUALLY BAD…EXCEPT WHEN IT MEANS GOING TO THE BEACH OR PLAYING WITH REPTILES.

SUN, SAND, & SERVICE

Here at Prairie you need not go far to find both breathtaking beauty and the opportunity for impact. Such is life when schooling within a stone’s throw of Lake Michigan. In August, Becky Wheeler, Upper School English Teacher and Wilderness Club Advisor, took her club across the street for some beach beautification.

“This was our first Wilderness Club activity of the year,” said Wheeler. “We picked up trash during block flex. Recent heavy rains and big waves led to Styrofoam, plastic bottles, beverage cans, and other debris being tossed up among the rocks.”

KICKING IT OLD SCHOOL

Believe it or not, there was a time when 3rd graders didn’t spend recess practicing TikTok dances. Take 1888 for instance: when 9-year-olds went to school and encountered coal-burning stoves, blackboards, wash basins, and old math.

Prairie’s 3rd grade students learned all about how kids like them learned some one hundred and thirty years ago during their field trip to the 1888 Bohemian Schoolhouse in Racine.

On Solid Ground

THE CONCERT CHOIR’S PERFORMANCE AT COMMENCEMENT 2022 PROVIDED AN INDELIBLE REMINDER OF HOW THE PRAIRIE MODEL IS DESIGNED TO WORK.

— Brendan J. O’Brien

My father has always appreciated a good choir. While not exactly blessed with the voice of an angel (I’m being kind here), he nonetheless appreciates the magic that can happen through the harmony of voices. “They were in fine feather,” he likes to say after a performance that has moved him.

The concert choir at Commencement last June was in fine feather. Smiling, for this was a celebration, a day dreamt about for so long by so many, they held nothing back as their voices carried through the JAC. Furthermore, the mashup was masterful. Songs from Hamilton, High School Musical 2, and Taylor Swift, were selected by the senior choir members, and all intricately woven together by Vocal Music Teacher Fletcher Paulsen to deliver a trio of powerful messages: we have worked hard, the future is ours, and we have paved a path for you to follow.

This was a day that, at times, felt forever away for the seniors who two years ago were taking math in their living rooms and chemistry in their kitchens. So, a celebration was in order. Not just because these seniors had made it to their high school finale, but because they’d done so here at Prairie, a place that has no qualms about challenging its students and preparing them to succeed in life after Wind Point.

One way TPS does this is through modeled behavior. Examples are important and Prairie is a place where leadership greases the school’s gears of success. Student Government, the Buddy Program, service hours, Advisory: all of these are pivotal in instilling a strong work ethic and a keen understanding of how healthy relationships can bolster morale. And, more often than not, the Upper School, in particular the seniors, are the ones asked to serve as the penultimate example.

This was no different on the Friday before Memorial Day, the JAC filled with family, friends, and classmates, everyone watching as the seniors – both the choir members and those who just wanted to sing on this special day – left the front of the ceremony in favor of the bleachers at the building’s west end where the underclassmen in the choir waited.

It was impossible to miss the symbolism. The seniors, each resplendent in navy gown and dangling tassel, occupied the first few rows, while, up above, the underclassmen looked down, dreaming about the day they would be front and center. When the piano started playing, the freshmen, sophomores, and juniors all came together to provide a soft, subtle backdrop, singing “oooooh” until the moment the seniors began.

“Together, together, together everyone. Together, together, come on let’s have some fun.”

Thanks for the memories, Class of 2022. And for the example you set. It’s been fun.

If we lay a strong enough foundation, we’ll pass it on to you, we’ll give the world to you.

- “ Dear Theodosia,” Hamilton

Alumni

We appreciate the support of our alumni, who know firsthand the power of a Prairie education. Thank you for ensuring that today’s students continue to experience excellence both within and beyond the classroom.

1970 - 1979

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Lisa R. Christensen ’70

Dru Farnham ’70

Sandra Harrisson Young ’70

Mark M. Chulew ’72

Richard Coates ’72

Jessica MacVicar-Golden ’72

Norma Wood ’72

Pam Johnson ’73

S. Curtis Johnson ’73

H. William Keland ’73

Amy S. Larsen ’73

William Reid ’73

Barbara Little Earnest ’74

Helen Johnson-Leipold ’74

Carolyn Gittings Edwards ’75

H. Fisk Johnson, Ph.D. ’75

John S. Rowland II ’75

Mrs. Winifred Johnson-Marquart ’77

Seth Bigelow ’78

Richard C. Gorton, Class of 1978

Thomas King ’78

Georgia (Bruch) McDonough ’78

Robert P. Gardetto ’79

Peter Rayne ’79

Catherine Ritter Guendel ’79

1980 - 1989

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Christina Carrington-Riley ’80

Mark Ciotola ’80

J. Joseph Veranth ’80

John Anderson ’81

Meg Rowland Daniels ’82

Gregory Davis ’82

Sandra R. Rogers ’82

Claudia M. Simonson ’82

John Batten ’83

Julie Ericson ’83

Richard Ruffo ’83

Joel Shafer ’83

Toni Alicia Jackson Smith ’84

Kevin S. Hall ’85

Shazia Miller ’85

Amanda Cosgrove Paffrath ’85

Jon Ramos ’85

Stephen Schmidt ’85

Amelia Addison Schultz ’85

Liz Gabriel ’86

Elizabeth Pehlivanian Shaw ’86

Shakila Manogaran Shimp ’86

Pat Wagner ’87

Darryl Babu ’88

Armen A. Vidian ’88

Carey Fry ’89 Chris Ruud ’89

1990 - 1999

Rebecca Stohler ’90

Sarah Friday Fredrickson ’91

Susan Nahikian Kissinger ’92

Michael Stohler ’92

Adam Emery ’93

Odinn Johnson ’93

Tony Lindeman ’93

Max D. McCord ’93

Jennifer Van Dinter ’93 Suki Araujo ’95

Erika Ford ’95 Andrew Isaacson ’95

Aaron Ford ’96

Benjamin C. Isaacson ’96 Del Todd ’96

Jennifer Betournay ’97

Ali Ganjian ’97

Cymbria Jung ’98

Michael Borzynski ’99 Nate Franke ’99

Tristan Pearson ’99

Thomas J. Rodgers II ’99

2000 - 2009

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Shay Borzynski ’00

David Milaeger ’01 Sarah Nelson ’01

Shannon Watt ’01

Erin Colianni ’02

Scott Crossett ’02

Courtney R. Harmon ’02

Megan Rowland McGuire ’02

Sarah Nahikian ’02

Lindsay Roskovensky ’02

Andrea Bukacek ’03

Angeline Gragasin ’03

Christopher Adam Holterman ’03

Mike Joost ’03

Aaron Miller ’03 Meg Richardson ’03

Jeremy A. Schiele ’03

Brittany Holterman ’04

Austin Schultz ’04 Elizabeth Nicole Steffensen ’04

Bridget Bodenbach ’06

Erica Frye ’06

Steve Mudroch ’06

Tarah Tawwater ’06

Alexandra Fiegel ’07

Mandy Krueger ’07

Matt Koleske ’08

Liz Konicek ’08

Mary Underhill ’09

2010 - 2019

Abby Gaertig Adamczyk ’10

Matthew Adamczyk ’10

Bennett Harris ’10

Connor Leipold ’10

Nolan Stracke ’10

Eric Hollow ’11

Rebecca Joyce Leffler ’11

Abby L. Linley ’11

Nicholas Mikaelian ’11

Abigail Fiegel ’12

Holly K. Koleske ’12 Thomas Ware ’13

Nicholas Schneider ’14

Margaret Zimmermann ’14

Mateo Garcia-Novelli ’15

Federica Quattrone ’15

David Reske ’16

Sammie Woodward ’16

Kodakara Fletcher ’18

Nicholas R. Ruffo ’19

Tarkan Fletcher ’20

Faculty Notes

PURSUING EDUCATION ON CAMPUS AND IN THE WIDER WORLD

JAMIE BREIWICK, Instrumental Music Teacher, released a new album, Season Two: Full Bloom, with KASE, the jazz/hip-hop group of which he is a member. Breiwick also recently appeared as a guest on the popular podcast The Third Story with Leo Sidran. The episode will air in October. [A]

As one of six participants in the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Fellowship for Aspiring

School Heads Institute, JOHN FRENCH, Upper School

Dean of Students, will attend the 2023 NAIS Conference to present on a topic facing independent schools today.

“Our topic is grading in independent schools (grade inflation, traditional vs. standard grading, consistency in grading, etc.),” says French. “I will be shadowing a couple Heads of School in November, as well as doing a mock interview with a board chair.”

The flagship event for the Fellowship was held this past summer in Atlanta. The faculty was comprised of nine Heads of School from around the country, who led five days full of sessions on a variety of topics related to school management, leadership, and development.

In September, JEAN WEAVER, Upper School Science Teacher and Department Coach, attended a workshop called “Science and Shipwrecks” at the University of WisconsinMilwaukee’s School of Freshwater Sciences. The workshop focused on the ecology and water quality status of the Great Lakes, Lake Michigan in particular. [C]

Weaver also published her first “Data Point” for HHMI Biointeractive in July. HHMI Biointeractive is renowned for creating materials that bring cutting-edge research to high school and college students in meaningful, engaging ways. Data Points uses interesting figures from the literature to create a classroom activity that helps students improve their abilities to read, interpret, and question.

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WOLF-MATTICK, Fine Arts Teacher and Glassblowing Studio Manager, and BILL REID ’73, Artist-in-Residence, were two of the featured artists at this year’s SAVOUR fundraiser hosted by the Racine Art Museum on September 23rd. According to the event’s website, the popular evening offers “inventive pairings of local artists and chefs guaranteed to delight.”

FLETCHER PAULSEN,

Vocal Music Teacher and Performing Arts Department Coach, was recently inducted into the DeWitt High School Hall of Fame. The honor was particularly meaningful to Paulsen – a 2011 graduate of DeWitt – as he joined his grandmother, Joyce Fletcher, as a DeWitt Hall of Famer. [B]

“My primary thought was how excited I was to have another shared experience with my grandma,” Fletcher told the DeWitt Observer. “That was something that was a constant growing up. I witnessed my grandma’s induction, and I am flattered and humbled to be in the same group as her and so many others.”

Central DeWitt High School is located in DeWitt, IA.

BIRTHS

AUSTIN GUNDLACH , Visual Communication Manager, and his wife, Jolyn, welcomed the couple’s second child –daughter Grace Marie – on Wednesday, June 29th. [D]

A TO THE POINT

Dr. Weaver Discusses the Writing of her first Data Point

Writing these is fun but also challenging. In this case, I had to learn about lactase persistence in order to have a clue what the actual journal article was saying. Then I had to boil this down A LOT to get it to a high school level. That was a big challenge.

The fun part was thinking up the questions to ask the students – but this was easy because lactase persistence is so interesting! Humans are an anomaly among mammals in the fact that we are the only mammal that retains the ability to drink milk past infancy – but, only some of us can drink milk as adults (that’s due to the continued presence of lactase, an enzyme). Why that is is somewhat of a mystery, but some believe the gene was selected for in pastoral populations, the thinking being that those who herded cattle, sheep, and horses presumably drank their milk, which would have been a huge advantage in times of famine.

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CatC hing Up With tristan pearson’99

AFTER A TEN-YEAR TOUR OF THE MIDWEST, TRISTAN PEARSON ’99 AND FAMILY DECIDE THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE PRAIRIE.

— By Brendan J. O’Brien, Director of Communication

The apple doesn’t fall from the tree. Or in this instance of Prairie academia, the educator doesn’t fall far from the institution.

Tristan Pearson ’99 came of age surrounded by the curved hallways and grassy plains of Prairie in the nineties. As the son of two beloved TPS educators, he spent his youth receiving a crash course not only in the things that make this place special, but the attributes that made his parents, Chris and Kevin, so skilled as teachers.

It was an influence that led him back to Wind Point not once, but twice.

Following his graduation from St. Olaf University in Minnesota, Pearson returned to Prairie in 2005 to teach Middle and Upper School English while also becoming co-workers with his mom and dad. After three years, he was promoted to Middle School Dean. His Prairie star, as they say, was rising.

In 2013, however, Pearson and his family relocated to Rochester, MN so his wife, Amy – a gifted practitioner in the medical field – could train at the Mayo Clinic. Eventually, the Pearsons settled in Iowa City, IA, and while visits to Racine were common, it wasn’t the same as being home.

TAKING HIS TALENTS TO TPS

In 2010, Lebron James famously announced he was taking his talents to South Beach. And while many a sports fan found the announcement both pompous and unnecessary, it’s the kind of thing Pearson, a habitual shunner of praise, a man of great calm and greater faith, probably found particularly cringe-worthy.

“I am not one for the spotlight,” said Pearson, when approached regarding this story. “So doing a small spread would be appreciated.”

Unfortunately, not much about Pearson can be considered small. Not the reputation that preceded him, nor the excitement that ran through the faculty when news of his return started to spread, and certainly not the impact he’s had on the 5th grade students he’s teaching.

Like his parents before him, Pearson is an educator who skillfully, carefully endears himself to his students, his style rooted in a place of kind, thoughtful instruction.

Roots: that’s what this story is all about, really. About the easygoing teacher who has again returned to his own roots, excited for his kids, Sora ’26 and Astrid ’28, to experience the upbringing that factored so prominently in his own life.

I caught up with Prairie’s newest 5th grade teacher earlier this fall to ask about his Prairie re-entry and what he’s looking forward to most this year.

It’s great to have you back, Tristan. Hopefully this spread is small enough.

give us the cliffs notes version of What the pearson clan has been up to since you last taught at prairie, and What led to your return

My family and I moved to Minnesota in 2013 for my wife’s medical training at the Mayo Clinic. In 2017, we relocated to Iowa City, IA, after she finished her training. We felt the time was right in 2022 to return to Wisconsin to be near our families and to send our kids to Prairie.

What’s been the highlight of your first month back?

Prairie has amazing faculty and staff, and it has been a joy to work with many new (to me) faces. Of course, reconnecting with previous colleagues has been a treat, too! I also really enjoyed taking the 5th graders to Camp Timber-lee and River Bend this month because outdoor education creates different learning opportunities.

What’s one thing about prairie you didn’t realize you missed until you returned?

I certainly missed the people of Prairie through my years away; however, I hadn’t realized how much I enjoyed Prairie’s buildings and how they contribute to the tone and spirit of the school. From the meditative quiet of the SRC to the bustling courts of the JAC, the campus mirrors everyone’s energy and creativity. Even the curving hallways create spontaneous moments of interaction since you never know who’s coming around the bend.

What’s one of your hopes for this year’s 5th grade class?

I hope this year’s 5th grade class continues to grow its leadership skills now that the grade is part of the Primary School. They’ll have several opportunities to practice and contribute throughout the year.

tell us something else – not related to prairie – that you noticed or experienced in conjunction With your move back home

Racine is still familiar to us, too, so it has been fun to rediscover former favorite restaurants, as well as try new places. Though Minnesota’s ten thousand lakes and Iowa’s cornfields are nice, there’s nothing quite as special as Lake Michigan.

THERE WERE A WHOLE LOT OF REASONS TO SMILE THE FIRST WEEKEND OF JUNE.

At least that’s the conclusion one must draw when looking back at pictures from Alumni Weekend 2022, and that’s the feeling that was prevalent for everyone who participated in a whirlwind two-day stretch which included Kevin Will’s retirement celebration, an Alumni & Faculty Brunch, a Peace Pole dedication for Tracy Waters, Prairie Premiere 2022, and several decade gatherings.

(Whew. Just writing it out is tiring!)

Nevertheless, joy most certainly did abound, and as you can see from these images – pictures filled with love and laughter, appreciation and friendship – the photo opps were indeed plentiful.

SAVE THE DATE: JUNE 15 - 17, 2023

When it comes to Alumni Weekend, the best ideas, the most energizing conversations, and the greatest memories all take shape because of you. Coming together to celebrate is the end result of collaboration across class years, and we know that this year’s event can bring even more grads together. If you want to be part of the planning, you’re willing to reach out to your classmates, or you have ideas to share, we would love your help. Contact Callie Atanasoff, Director of External Relations (catanasoff@prairieschool.com), to learn more about how you can be part of Alumni Weekend 2023.

2021-2022 Financials

REVENUE

Tuition and Fees

Endowment Income Prairie Fund

Special Events Other Total

EXPENSES

Salaries and Benefits

Scholarships

Instructional & Administrative Plant Capital Other Total

$10,819,000.00 $2,313,000.00 $1,509,973.00 $358,435.00 $139,000.00 $15,139,408.00 $9,016,200.00 $2,990,000.00 $1,091,400.00 $1,053,200.00 $493,700.00 $144,000.00 $14,788,500.00

2021-2022 ANNUAL FUNDRAISING SUMMARY

Below shows a breakdown of Prairie's advancement income by purpose and source.

FUNDRAISING SOURCES

Golf Classic and Dinner

Prairie Premiere Prairie Fund Restricted Bigger, Better, Together Total

$139,478.00 $218,957.00 $1,509,973.37 $1,136,778.25 $334,161.92 $3,339,348.54

FUNDRAISING BY CONSTITUENCY

Foundations and Corporations

Current Families

Current Grandparents

Alumni Alumni Families Friends Faculty

64% 7% 1.66% 13% 13% 1% 0.34%

Prairie Premiere 2022

First as a rummage sale and now as a gala auction, the Prairie Premiere has always raised significant funds for student scholarships. Forever a labor of love, Premiere’s success has been tied to its extraordinary volunteers, donors, and all of the guests that make each event so unique. In 2022, Prairie came together once again as a community - raising over $215,000 to afford even more students access to a Prairie education.

2022 PREMIERE LEADERSHIP TEAM

Jane Batten Raquel Fallico Amy Giles-Maurer Mona Milinski

EVENT SPONSORS AND DONORS

Anonymous (2)

88 Nine Radio Milwaukee

Mr. Matthew Adamczyk ’10 and Mrs. Abby Gaertig Adamczyk ’10

Mr. and Mrs. Akil I. Ajmeri

All the Time Health and Wellness

Mr. and Mrs. Matt L. Andis

Nijole and Julius Andriusis Sever and Andreea Anton Tom and Kirsten Antonneau

Anytime Fitness Kenosha North

Mr. Anthony Arnone and Mrs. Casie Arnone

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Atanasoff

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis R. Axelson

Akemi and Darryl Babu ’88

Dr. Manoj Babu and Dr. Sheryn Abraham

The Baptista Family

Mr. and Mrs. Jason L. Barrett

Mr. and Mrs. Rick Bastian

Tressa and Michael Bates John ’83 and Jane Batten Bell Flavors

Mr. and Mrs. David Binder

Laura and Rob Bishop Blue Bear

Michael ’99 and Shay ’00 Borzynski

Constance and John Boticki

Bradford Renaissance Portraits

Mr. and Mrs. Corey Brandt

Jim and Abby Brzezinski

David Buhler

Bukacek Construction Group, Inc

Andrea Bukacek ’03 and Alan Clark

Lynn Bukacek

Burn Boot Camp Mount Pleasant

Butcher & Barrel Gastropub

Campfire Marshmallows - Doumak Inc.

Carriage House Pedal Tours

Mr. Rocco Castellano and Dr. Irina Ciubotaru

The Chadwick Family Chicago Wolves

Christin Gould Flowers

Ms. Lisa R. Christensen ’70 Mr. Patrick Christensen and Dr. Nichole Elcano David and Shawn Clark

Richard Coates ’72

Coffman Family Scholarship Fund Julie and Jim Coffman Nat and Laura Coffman

Mrs. Erin ’02 and Mr. Matthew Colianni ColinKurtis Marketing and Design

CRB Insurance Agency

Jason Cummings and Sarah Nahikian ’02 Mrs. Renee D’Alessandro

Dana Investment Advisors, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. John Dana

Jeffrey and Erin Decker Dimple’s Fine Imports Mr. Tom DiSalvo

Trisha and Andrew Dodge Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home East View Coffee Company

Econoprint

Educators Credit Union Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fallico Rick and Nicole Farbo Fidelis Insurance Services

First American Bank Michael and Ann Flegel Erica Frye ’06 and Christopher Frye

Full Moon Farm Vintage LLC Scott and Sue Gaertig Mateo Garcia-Novelli ’15

Gass Turek LLC

Paul and Heidi Gaylord Van and Janet Gegas

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Gelhaus

The Gerulski Family

The Ginestel Family

Godin Geraghty Puntillo Camilli & Hughes, S.C. Adam and Andrea Godson Gould Dentistry, LLC

Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Gould

Mike and Jessica Greb

Gundlach Graphics, LLC

Dr. Jolyn and Mr. Austin Gundlach Marie Haertel

Sara Luther Hagerman and Dan Hagerman Ben and Jamie Hamilton

Courtney R. Harmon ’02 and Zac Harmon

Dale A. Hatem and Family

Beth Heidorn

Brian Hervat and Carolyn Kirkby

Collin and Krystyn Hirsch

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hoffman

Stephen and Jane Hogan David and Clair Holland Mr. Christopher Adam Holterman ’03

The Holum Family Kim Hood-Armus

Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin C. Isaacson ’96 Ives Grove Golf Links

Jane Hogan Designs Ms. Sandra Janik-Wojahn Jeff Wilson Photography Jockey International Johnson Financial Group

Johnson Outdoors, Inc. Dave and Chris Johnson Skye Johnson

Molly Lofquist Johnson and Steve Johnson

Joseph Kann and Christine Shields Kann H. William Keland ’73 and Debbie Keland

The Kelly Family Kelso-Burnett Co.

Brian Ketterer

Denise Ketterer

Mark Kissinger and Susan Nahikian Kissinger ’92

Knapp Manufacturing, Inc.

Knoell Family Dentistry

Dr. Lyndsay N. Knoell and Dr. Wendy M. Knoell Wolf Korndoerfer

Ashley and Laura LaBarber

Mr. and Mrs. James Ladwig

Lake Geneva Cruise Lines

Mr. and Mrs. Steve LaLonde

Brian Langendorf

Ms. Camela Langendorf Stu and Julie LaRose

The Lawler Family

The Leal Family

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Leeder

Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Leinweber Connor ’10 and Veronica Leipold

Craig Leipold and Helen Johnson-Leipold ’74

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Leopold Mr. Jeremy Linley and Mrs. Abby L. Linley ’11 Chelsea Locke James and Jessica Lynott

The MacDonald Family Manny’s Makes Mars Family Foundation

Ryan Martin Tim Mason

Steve Maurer and Amy Giles-Maurer Dan and Helen May

Luciano Mazon and Michelle Maiochi Mazon

Margaret and Mark McDonough Patrick McGuire and Megan Rowland McGuire ’02

David and Betsy McPhee

Meadowbrook Country Club Blaine and Mary Metzger Mr. Nicholas Mikaelian ’11 Guy and Mona Milinski

The Miller Family Mr. Aaron Miller ’03

Milwaukee Food & City Tours

Moles and Ferri Orthodontic Specialists

Pedro Pablo Morcillo and Diana Diaz Joe and Sara Marshall

Pedro Paulo Mosquim and Fabiola Goes Ms. Kelly L. Mould

Greg and Sheryl Mueller

Mr. Zane Navratil ’14

Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Nelson

Paul Nowak and Elizabeth Spalla O & H Danish Bakery

Patrick and Betsie O’Brien

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Oakes

The Osiecki Family

Patricia Penman

Leah and Andy Pitts Nick and Aliya Pitts

Pratt Industries

Roberta Puntillo-Jorgensen and Kurt Jorgensen R & R Outdoor Furniture

Racine Country Club

Racine Gymnastics Center

Racine Yacht Club

Racine Zoo

Chris and Michelle Reber Red Star Soccer Club

The Resonant Voice, LLC

Retail Fixture, LLC

Steve and Jessica Rezmer

Rocco Castellano Design Studio

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick E. Rooney

John S. Rowland II ’75

The Ruffo Family Foundation, Inc.

Nicholas R. Ruffo ’19

Richard Ruffo ’83 and Diane Ruffo

Russ Darrow Group

Rustic Road Brewery

Chris Ruud ’89 and Chantil Ruud

Mr. Jacob L. Ruud ’17 SC Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. David H. Saaski

The Saenim Family Tom and Wendy Schaefer Schaumburg Boomers Mr. Nicholas Schneider ’14

Mr. and Mrs. Todd Schober Austin Schultz ’04 and Sean Radford

Mr. Douglas Shimp and Mrs. Shakila Manogaran Shimp ’86 Siena Retreat Center

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Siudak

The Smith Family Mr. and Mrs. Brian E. Smith Specialty Finishing Inc. Neil and Ashley Staeck Mr. and Mrs. Tony Stafford State Farm Companies Foundation

State Farm Insurance - Brian Ketterer

Robert and Dawn Stepien

Mr. Tony Stevens and Mrs. Jean Stevens

Michael and Shadia Stewart

Mr. Nolan Stracke ’10

SU Group LLC

The Sullivan Family Rich and Victoria Svejcar Tabak Law, LLC

Tarah Tawwater ’06 and Dallas Tawwater

TG3 Electronics, Inc.

Erin and Ryan Tollaksen Tuna Traffic, LLC.

Mr. and Mrs. David J. Turek Twenty Twenty Family Vision Center Twin Disc, Inc.

Jenny Ulbricht Tim and Cathy Ulrich Urban Trends Salon & Spa Utopia Nails Spa Daniel and Dawn Vaccaro

Varitay Studios

Dr. and Mrs. Vahag Vartanian Gretchen Ventura

Mr. and Mrs. J. Joseph Veranth ’80

Mr. Armen A. Vidian ’88

Dan and Christina Wade

Andrea and Thomas Ware Shannon Watt ’01

Wheel of Fortune Ben and Katie White Marcus and Ann White

Wind Point Police Department Alison Wojahn

The Wokwicz Family Fund Paul and Paula Wokwicz

Mr. Jeffrey Wolf and Dr. Lisa Wolf Sammie Woodward ’16

World Class Outdoor Lighting Bib Yang and Adam St. Pierre Zilli Hospitality Group

Zimmerman Architectural Studios, Inc.

The Last Word

Leading By Example

The collective selflessness of Prairie’s faculty is a blueprint for all.

— Callie Atanasoff, Director of External Relations

Philanthropy: giving one’s own resources to better the lives of others, often embraced as a contribution of “time, talent, and treasure.” A culture of giving, of philanthropy, has long been established at Prairie. The seeds were sown with Gene Johnson, and today the heirlooms of those first plantings are thriving, alive in the hopes and dreams of our students.

What keeps that cycle flourishing is our faculty. They are committed to our mission, and find ways everyday to give of their own resources to support what we do as a school, as evidenced by the examples below.

TIME

Video production. Rubik’s Cubes. Student cheers on game days. What do they all have in common? Matt Friedman, Upper School Math Teacher.

Matt began his career at Prairie in 2021 and hasn’t let off the gas since. He voluntarily stepped in last school year to handle video for Prairie’s annual State of the School event, and it revealed a plethora of other skills and passions. Matt now runs the Rubik’s Cube Club in Middle School and is the faculty advisor for the TPS Student Section Instagram: social media dedicated to ensuring our Hawks show up loud and proud for athletic events.

TALENT

Venture across campus and you’ll find Kelsey Cassidy: 1st grade teacher by day, yoga instructor extraordinaire in her free time. Whether showing young yogis how to master a tree pose in Prairie’s Mini Masters series for prospective families, leading an after-school yoga program for Primary School students, or helping faculty and parents learn how to release mind-body tension amidst their busy schedules, her willingness to use her talents to support our community is impossible to miss.

TREASURE

When COVID-19 kept us from hosting indoor events, we looked for ways to bring Prairie families together safely.

Enter the Pumpkin Walk, a colorful display of over 150 jack-o’-lanterns and painted masterpieces lining the sidewalks of campus. To ensure every student had the opportunity to participate, Shay Borzynski ’00, Prairie’s Director of Admission, and her husband, Mike ’99, gifted crates of pumpkins, turning the parking lot into a pop-up pumpkin shop.

These are just a few snapshots of faculty philanthropy here at Prairie – but we won’t stop there.

For the last nine years, every full-time TPS employee has made a financial gift to the Prairie Fund – the ultimate demonstration of faith in the mission, belief in our students, and support of one another. Essential to making the student experience more engaging, impactful, and connective, the Prairie Fund turns curricular dreams into action plans. It shows up as theater costumes and sheet music and LEGO™ robots. It partners teenagers with textiles in Design Technology class and finds 1st grade kids excited about dissecting sharks.

Our faculty understand the importance of giving back, and it has made all the difference in our community as a whole. The ripple effect of their confidence is reflected by the parents who partner with us, whether as a volunteer at Fall Fest or as a donor to a new scholarship or building. The rings even extend to thoughtful grandparents who contribute to the Birthday Book Club to honor a love of reading, and to graduates who help pull together a spirited Alumni Weekend.

To be part of Prairie is to share in something bigger. And we all have something to contribute – time, talent or treasure – to make this community stronger.

From curriculum enhancements to field trips to team uniforms, the Prairie Fund is the school’s main fundraising initiative. To make your gift, or for more information on how this vital component of Prairie philanthropy impacts the community, visit www.prairieschool.com/give.

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