www.wcsfoundation66.org
The Westside Foundation provides student scholarships, classroom grants, facilities improvements, and support for Westside Community Schools when tax dollars are not available. Supporters and donors include alumni, district residents, businesses, teachers, staff, parents and friends—most from within district boundaries and the metropolitan area but many from across the state, and around the nation, too. They all share a common belief that a strong public education is essential to the quality of life and the future well-being of our community.
In addition to all the great things highlighted in this Annual Report, the Westside Foundation also supported the following initiatives in 2018 benefiting Westside Community Schools:
$70,000
was invested this year which helped the district in being granted a Personalized Learning Innovation grant from Nebraska’s Innovation Grant Program, totaling $483,000 per year for two years.
$18,300
was contributed by the district’s vendors and suppliers through the Business Partners Program benefiting specific initiatives and district outreach events.
$40,000
was donated to fund Outdoor Education for our sixth grade students.
Statement of Financial Position 2018
Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents Prepaid expenses Investments Total Current Assets
2017
$ 1,057,673 -$ 958,082 $ 2,015,755
$ 1,124,057 -$ 924,716 $ 2,048,773
Assets Recognized Temporarily restricted cash Restricted investments Total Assets Limited As To Use
$ 892,913 $ 383,831 $ 1,276,744
$ 157,585 $ 386,395 $ 543,980
$ 597,171 $ 275,905 ( $ 543,043) $ 330,033 $ 3,622,532
$ 597,171 $ 275,905 ( $ 524,912) $ 348,164 $ 2,940,917
Liabilities and Assets Recognized Current Liabilities Accrued Benefits
Net Assets Unrestricted Temporarily restricted Permanently restricted Net Total Assets Total Liabilities and Net Assets
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Strength in Numbers 2018
$9,000
was invested in professional development for district teachers to receive continued education.
Foundation Staff Awards 2017-2018
Assets Recognized
Property, Plant, and Equipment Land and building Equipment - Early Childhood Accumulated depreciation Net Total Property and Equipment Total Assets
$10,000
was donated for the renovation of the Warrior Room Hall of Fame at Westside High.
2018
2017
$11,495
$116
$ 2,334,293 $ 910,192 $ 366,552 $ 3,611,037 $ 3,622,532
$ 2,396,821 $ 243,966 $ 300,014 $ 2,940,801 $ 2,940,917
Robert Adams Memorial Scholarship Kira Mclean BRAVO Award Camille Akers Jenny Henningsen Janis Kyle
Westside Foundation UNO Staff Scholarship Aaron Boyle Tyler Foster Michelle Marino Diana Williams
Classified Secretarial/ Assistant/Building Service Winners Dick Lundquist Excellence Seema Ali in Teaching Award Sherry Bowen Carolyn Harvy Ray Cich Harley Schrager Susan Cuva Outstanding Coach Gary Gould Award Scott Hall Steve Clark Susan Hall Jamie Davis Jacki Johanek Douglas Krecklow Corbin Schoenberger Megan Young Phillip and Terri Schrager Distinguished Teacher Award Kim Dickhut Angela Mosier
The Little Theater Gets Facelift in Both Technology and Design Why the Renovation? Every alumnus has some memory of The Little Theater. If it was a class, a theatrical play, watching game film, or just hanging out during study hall, each and every Westside student has experienced this “theater” style classroom. After 60+ years, The Little Theater was in drastic need of a renovation to better the student and teaching experiences. The Westside Foundation worked with the high school to determine a vision of the new Little Theater… new furniture, flooring, Cisco technology, color scheme and branding. Everyone involved knew that this renovation could make a major impact in how students learn and how teachers teach. The Foundation raised the necessary funds from the donors listed at the top right of this page to make this dream a reality! If any alumni are visiting the high school, feel free to check out the new space!
Why the New Name, The C.L. Retelsdorf Little Theater?
Thank you to the following donors who made the C.L. Retelsdorf Little Theater renovation possible: • Class of 1957
• W Club Members
• Estate of David Davis (‘65)
• VI-VI Supporters
“In gratitude for the preparation for life that their Westside High School teachers gave them more than sixty years ago, the Class of 1957 has left a gift that will enhance the teaching and learning of Westside students for years to come. In addition to supporting the renovation of The Little Theater as an attractive and productive space, these classmates wanted to honor C.L. Retelsdorf, their inspirational drama and debate teacher who enabled them to communicate and connect better with people throughout their lives.” — Class of 1957
2018
It’s important for the Westside Alumni Association and the Westside Foundation to honor our school’s past. What a great opportunity to dedicate the renovated Little Theater space to an individual who made such an impact on so many students’ lives. The Class of 1957 approached the Westside Foundation about donating funds to this project to honor one teacher who made a profound impact on their lives: Clelland Lee Retelsdorf. C.L was a dedicated master teacher at Westside specializing in English, speech, dramatics and debate. He was also an effective administrator and leader for District 66, first as a Business Manager and later as the Superintendent. His Westside High School students during the 1950s continue to remember him fondly and with gratitude for the enormous positive impact that he had on their life paths and their abilities to succeed.
Did You Know? The C.L. Retelsdorf Little Theater is known today as a premier classroom space which rivals local universities in both technology and design!
Speakers Dr. Jordan Tappero, Pamela (Rowe) Smith, Nancy Keegan, Colonel Michele (Zipay) Olsen & Brian Halla.
1980s 2000s
1960s
The C.L. Retelsdorf Little Theater hosted the first Warrior Alumni Symposium event in November. Some of the alumni inducted into the 2018 Hall of Fame participated in this standing room only event. The alumni (pictured at left) spoke to current students about their careers, their time at the high school, and how Westside prepared them for post high school education and careers.
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2018 Projects and Programs Private Instruction Lesson Fund Announced at the High School There is such great pride in Westside High School’s Performing Arts and Music Departments. The district continues to invest in the performing arts and music areas by providing numerous performance ensembles, opportunities to travel for performances and by establishing a committee to determine the best music practices in the US. Among the needs that rose to the top for the committee was the need for more private instruction. To this end we are proud to announce the creation of the Westside Performing Arts Private Instruction Lesson Program. Thanks to the generosity of donors who committed a total of $143,000 over the next three years, you will see tremendous growth in the already strong musical ensembles at Westside. Providing these students with private lessons will have a profound effect on the students particularly those who are unable to take private lessons outside of school, whether the struggles be financial, time, or other, with an emphasis on students in poverty. We are partnering with the Omaha Conservatory of Music to provide private instructors who bring expertise in a variety of performing arts areas.
Construction Starts on Engineering Department Expansion Over one million dollars has been committed by alumni, community foundations and industry leaders to expand the welding, fabrication and manufacturing labs at the high school. The department’s goals have always been to provide strategic partnerships with businesses to better align our students, teachers and curriculum with Omaha’s workforce development initiatives. The project will provide enhanced instructional space that is vital to the education students need in order to enhance their exposure to high-demand career fields. We are excited to create this unique, community-wide project that brings public-private partnerships together to enhance the Omaha community and increase our student’s success in their career goals. With construction in full swing, the anticipated completion date will be in time for the upcoming school year, with a dedication event with all the project’s supporters soon following. A project donor said, “My hope is that the Omaha business community can hold Westside up as a model school example for what others should be doing for workforce development.”
New ACT Prep Program at Westside 45 randomly selected juniors at Westside High received complimentary ACT test preparation due to a generous donor who supports academic excellence. This newly created ACT Prep program was implemented by a local Omaha company specializing in preparing kids for the ACT. With the high school’s unique modular scheduling, this program worked extremely well because the prep class didn’t interfere with the student’s daily classes or extracurricular activities. The program consisted of three separate classes, including general and verbal strategies, math strategies, and science reasoning/ test anxiety strategies. The students gave rave reviews of the class and the goal is to offer this program annually prior to the April ACT testing date.
If interested in supporting or learning about any of the above projects and programs, please use the enclosed envelope or contact us at 402-390-2133 or westside.foundation@westside66.net
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Strength in Numbers 2018
Westside Foundation Scholarship Recipients 2017-2018 American National Bank Business Scholarship Hailey Tierra
Lois Veach Culinary Arts Scholarship Brody Christian
Ben Silverstein Memorial Scholarship Aliyah White
Lou Miloni Scholarship Devantae Hartin
Bird Excellence Scholarship Julia Romero Blazek Family Scholarship Jillian Dinkel Bodhan Koszweski Scholarship Abigail Cameron C.S. Perry Teacher Scholarship Andrea Lopez Olivia Wing Carla Beardmore Harding Memorial Scholarship Miriam Marcus Emil F. Vohoska Journalism Scholarship Emma Kopplin Fran Carr Memorial Scholarship Melissa Holmes Julia Romero
Maryan Stadie Loveland Elementary Scholarship Aliyah White Masterson Scholar/Athlete Scholarship Caroline Leibel Jaden Kohls Mundy Family Journalism Scholarship Jim Schueneman Niels C. Wodder Memorial Scholarship Mallorie Neubaum Richard and Helen Kelley Scholarship Abby Tigani Susan R. Yost Scholarship Madeleine Jacobitz UNO Cooperating Teacher Scholarship Autumn Muller
Gary Ohm Westgate Scholarship Andrea Lopez
Vicki and John Hallett UNL Scholarship Ellie Hellman
Glen L. Spaulding Scholarship Dorothy Nolan
Westside Connection Scholarship Michael Wilson
Jennifer Leigh Sayre Vocal Music Scholarship Madison Stark John P. Young Paddock Road Scholarship Kyndall Goodwin John Hamilton Memorial Scholarship Jaden Kohls John L. Hoich Paddock Road Scholarship Ryan Melcher Joseph & Marjorie Moore Performing Arts Scholarship Sam Sweeney Lois Lucas Memorial Scholarship Siena Gailoux
Westside High Eagle Scout Scholarship Jesse Sward
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$41,000
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Classroom & Innovation Grants During 2018, the Westside Foundation gave $20,000 in grants to support educational programs in District 66. These grants encompass a wide collection of enhanced learning experiences, which encourage a well-balanced lifestyle for students. The Foundation supports these and other projects throughout Westside Community Schools that would otherwise not be financed by the General Fund Budget.
EL Zoo Field Trip Loveland English Learner (EL) teacher Susie Sloup wanted a language experience for her students. The Westside Foundation made this possible by covering the cost to send kindergartenfifth grade EL students to the Henry Doorly Zoo and the Durham Museum. Sloup wrote in her grant request, “Language development is more meaningful and deeper when in a rich learning environment. This field trip would allow for students to connect with their community, gain more insight to cultural aspects in their community and promote an experience that would transfer into the classroom as a special memory.” Students in kindergarten through second grade visited various exhibits at the zoo. At the Durham, the third through fifth grade students learned how Omaha thrived from the railroad system and about Omaha’s immigration history. Students walked away with experiences they may not have gotten without the funding from the Westside Foundation. Hillary Haddix, EL Program Coordinator stated, “As a team and program, we would like to thank the Foundation for their generous donation.”
STEM Kits for Kindergarten Students Young children are naturally curious about the world and love to learn through play. Activities that involve experimentation, discovery, and building are great ways to reach our younger students. It is with this concept in mind that a grant request from Dede Marshall, kindergarten teacher at Swanson was fulfilled. The grant allowed for the purchase of 3D building blocks, construction pieces, straw constructors, engineering and design sets and other materials conducive to stimulating creativity and engineering, and developing problem solving skills. Marshall sees the children building and questioning as they play and create with the materials, as well as incorporating science concepts learned in kindergarten.
Crystal Forge Glass Blowing Class A selected group of AP-3D students are piloting a group independent study program that meets once a week after school at the Hot Shop’s Crystal Forge. This is the first course of its kind in the metro, and the first of its kind at the Crystal Forge. The program is designed very much as a college course would be, and gives the students an experience unlike anything they have done before. The hope is to open up students to the idea that a career in the fine arts is a possibility, and that with the proper training can become a reality. The course will also be a model for the educational programming at the Kaneko. The entire glass blowing course was made possible through the generosity of the Westside Foundation.
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Sphero Bolt Grant April Bridwell, sixth grade teacher at Prairie Lane obtained a grant from the Foundation to purchase Sphero robots. These coding robots will help her students to advance and enrich their skills in computer science as well as to enhance their math skills. The app-enabled robots also foster creativity through discovery while boosting concepts like trial and error, developing hypothesis and engaging in dialogue as they problem solve to find a solution. In the future, Bridwell’s students will share their technology and coding knowledge with younger schoolmates.
Paint Pouring Select students at Westside Middle School were given the opportunity to explore a new method of abstract painting called paint pouring during one of the Genius Hour offerings. Color combinations, chemicals and an endless supply of different utensils that became art tools allowed students to really dig in and try creations they would not normally have the time, space or access to explore. A grant from the Foundation allowed for the purchase of many of the supplies to complete their projects. As an added bonus to the session, former student Phil Hawkins, a successful artist living in Los Angeles and an expert in paint pouring, face-timed with the students to provide insight and guidance on how to pursue their passions. Students were able to tap into a porthole of creativity that some didn’t know they had!
Genius Hour This year the Westside Middle School is having Genius Hour, which is a movement allowing students to explore their own passions and creativity during a set period of time in the classroom. The students will create passion projects. Passion projects are an opportunity to let students develop their own personalized learning styles, offering them the chance to take ownership of their learning and work within a time line to create a product or service relating to a topic they are truly passionate about. The funds provided by the Westside Foundation grant helped with a variety of supplies and materials needed for these projects. Some passion projects include baking videos, creating films, developing a unified sporting event, sewing projects and building different objects. The event culminated with the students sharing their passion projects with the community displaying their creativity, learning and hard work.
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The W Club was created in 2016 to help support the K-12 students and teachers of District 66 by providing funding for projects and programs that further excellence and enhance collaboration. In just three short years, over $210,000 has been invested through the W Club! Thanks to all who have given their support. We are excited to announce that the following areas will be supported by the 2018 W Club funds: high school expansion project, academic scholarships, kids in poverty, nutrition, technology network system, athletic fields in district, health exercise, District 66 culture, STEAM education, early childhood and career exploration. A full recap of the 2018 W Club projects are highlighted on our website (www.wcsfoundation66.org) and in the 2019 W Club brochure that you will be receiving in May. Please note, the W Club Campaign kicks off in May again this year to help us in our realignment of fundraising activities within the Westside Foundation. You will have the opportunity to join the W Club campaign through December of 2019. If you wish to join the W Club today, please contact 402-390-2133 or westside.foundation@westside66.net. Your support in 2018 was unbelievable! Thousands of students around the district will be impacted by your gift. We set new records in 2018 with 301 W Club members donating over $91,000!
$91,295 Raised in 2018
2018 Co-Chairs: K athryn (Hawkins, ‘00) and David Anderson (’00) Stephanie (Smith, ‘93) and David Cota (’92) Marilyn (Sedlak, ‘67) and Bob Henderson (’67)
301 Total Members
*RECORD!
*RECORD!
105 New Members
28 States Represented
Help us break 2018’s record numbers by joining Warrior Nation as a 2019 W Club Member! Please contact us at 402-390-2133 or westside.foundation@westside66.net.
W Club 2018 Members Thank You For Your Support HALL OF FAME ($5,000)
Jackie and Terry Kroeger*
Amy and Matt Schuman
Cassandra Hays
Carolyn and Brian Halla
Donna Walsh and Grant Lippincott
Rebecca and Rory Sudbeck
Ronald Hinckley
Gerry and Bruce Lauritzen*
Ron Nebbia
Carol Gilbert and Ed Taylor
Chrisi and John Hughes*
Kristen and Jason Papenfuss
Dean Rasmussen*
Linda and Ron Wax*
Laura and John Iliff*
Lisa and DJ Rezac*
Kim and Josh Weiss*
Sally and Ken Kampfe
Carol and Lee Rowe
Sarah and Adam Yale
Gary Kinloch*
Kendi and John Seaman*
Dana and Jess Zeiss
Janet and Mike Kroeger
WARRIOR ($2,500) Hood Charitable Fund* Emily and Clark Lauritzen* Michael Staenberg* SQUIRE ($1,000) Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture* Katie and Ryan Anglim* Anonymous* Cindy and Mogens Bay* Sally and Fred Bekins Foundation* Rick Berkshire* Esther Brabec Stephanie and David Cota* Meg and Nate Dodge* Casey and Ed Fehringer* Friedland Foundation Danielle and Jeff Gordman* Dan Hamann Kayla and Chris Hawkins* Cindy and Scott Heider* Karen and Randy Horn* Amy and John Kampfe* Wende and John Kotouc*
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Strength in Numbers 2018
Sue and Steve Seline* Ann and Ken Stinson* Angie and Bill Thorell*
LANCE ($250) Emily Anderson Marlene and Joel Bashaw
SHIELD ($500)
A.J. (Beau) Beauregard*
Kathryn and David Anderson*
Gary Bliss*
Anne and Scott Carlson*
Beth and Matt Breunsbach
Ann and Dennis Christiansen*
Deb and Sam Brower*
Melissa Weber and Jay Dandy*
Phyllis and Norm Choat*
Jill Seaman Greve*
Cathie Conley
Marilyn and Bob Henderson
Susan and Bill Cutler*
Siri and Curtis Huston
Mary and Hal Daub
Sarah and Beau Konigsberg*
Kristi and Matt Davis
Krohn Foundation*
Jill and Mark Dietrich*
Diny and Jim Landen*
John Filkins*
Patty and C.L. Landen*
Edgar Fleming
Sarah and John Maaske
Mark Frei*
Dan McPhail
Lynne Friedel Gellman*
Susan and Doug Nielsen*
Cathy and Steve Haney
Nancy and John Pflug
Bill Hanley*
Sarah Porter
Amy and Terry Hanna*
Beth and Mark Ruben*
Marianne and Fred Hawkins
Wendi and Scott Kroeger* Beth and Grant Leach Cathy and Rick MacInnes* Kelley and Thomas Maxwell* Carrie and Ed May Mark McCormack Jennifer and Mathew Miller Susie and Mike Norton Melissa and Pat Regan* Sarah and Adrian Rider Erin and Justin Siebler Chip Spielhagen* Athene Tenney* Maureen and Bob Toy* Samantha and Andrew Wahl* Valerie and Ken West Kim and Mike Williams* Barbara and Todd Wimmer* Lareeni and Walter Wood* Jim Woodland* Connie and Randy Woodward* Jennifer and Rob Zatechka*
VICTORY ($100)
Nicole and Rick Kelley*
Joy and Gordon Watanabe*
RED AND BLACK ($25)
Carl Adrian*
Kevin Kerr*
Mark Wheeler*
Ricky Anderson
Nancy and Dave Anderson
Nancy Kerr*
Nancy and Warren Whitted*
Greg Armitage*
Steven Anderson
William King*
Steven Williams
Ann Anderson Berry
Jim Armitage
Janet and Randy Koski
Brea Woodson*
William Eilers*
Stacey and Brett Atlas*
Kari and Doug Krenzer*
Brian Worrall*
Matthew Focht*
Susan and Martin Barnhart
Sharon and Richard Krueger*
Bruce Zimmerman*
Alison Fox*
Terry Beckwith
Richard Kutilek*
Christy and Joe Ziskey
Maureen Fulton
Melissa and Greg Betts
Lynn and Rick Lawson*
Jacqueline Zoucha*
Gina and Mack Greder*
Brent Bierman*
Cynthia Leitner*
Susan Bonnett*
Gail Lovercheck*
Diane and Brooke Brewer
Justin Madson*
Crystal and Brian Brislen
Tom Mariucci*
Colleen and David Bunkers*
David Martin
Catherine Clark*
John McCollister
Kelly and Russell Collins*
Laura and Bruce Miller*
Bethany and Dave Clark
Ann and Rick Kutilek*
Jackie Conway*
Louis Miloni*
Jodie and Jim DeSordi*
Charles Lang
Susanne Dempsey Cook*
Bruce Moore*
Donna Downing*
John Larandeau
Steven Curlis
J. Gunnar Mossblad*
Nancy Falk*
Dana and Chris Mathiasen*
Valerie Davis*
Debralee Nelson
Lori and James Gigantelli*
John Melton
Dottie and Bruce Deines*
Margaret and Jeff Nelson*
Arkadiy Ginzburg*
Don Noel
Debbi and Gregg Dimmick
Kristi Newcomb*
Jennifer and John Glazer*
Jodi Packett Kim and Gary Petersen*
Dodie Douglas*
Stephanie Hornung and Russ Olsen*
Mary Jo Losen-Greenup* Sigrid and Eric Gustafson
Roxy and Scott Radicia
Chris Dwyer*
Tiffany and Jay Opperman*
Anna Hargis*
Deirdre (Dee) Ray
Gary Epstein*
Sandy and Dave Parker*
Cari and John Harris*
Marianne and Fred Rieser
Sandy and Paul Epstein*
Connie and Doug Paskach*
David Humphry*
Kay and Jerry Rubendall*
John Ferguson*
Mark Passer
Cindy and Jim Irvine
Stanley Saklar*
Sally and Jim Findley*
Jessica and Dennis Pate*
Erin Kaese*
Jackie and Joe Schaffner*
Monique Forman*
Todd Pestal
Lorrie and Gary Katelman*
Julie and Travis Schmitz*
Duncan Fraser
Linda Peterson
David Keifer
Enid Schonewise
Michael Gibilisco
Maryanne Ricketts*
Eileen Kroeger*
Sally Stalnaker*
Jeffrey Glass*
Lisa and Michael Ringer*
Sonja Barton Loar*
Eric Starr
Lori and Tim Goc
Teresa and Dave Rogers*
Laura and Howard Lyle
Patricia Stillmock*
Kay Lynn and John Goldner*
Nancy Rohwer
Jean and Paul McCarthy
Linda Stroud*
Whitney and David Goldner*
Dave Rupp
Linda Jackson McPhail*
Barb and Don Terry
Erin and Stephen Gross
Grace and Jim Sadler*
Laurie and Paul Meyers*
Christine Tucker*
William Guild*
Don Salyards*
Patrick Moylan
Joan Yaffe
Greg Hand*
Amie and Bill Schellpeper*
Kerri and Justin Palmesano*
Lenae and Mark Harless*
Gail Schroeder
Michelle and David Hartley
Mitch Schuler*
Linda Andersen and Dave Robinson
Katie and Doug Henningsen*
Susan Schwarz
Sandi and Adam Sawyer*
Maryann and Rob Henrichs*
Rich Secor*
Terri Schrager*
Sharon and Roger Herring*
Sheri and Bob Shonka
Jeannine and Roger Sindt
Scott Hinckley*
Shelley and Kent Siemers*
Mindee and Eric Swanson
Shari Hofschire*
Amanda and Derek Smith
Laura and Matt Tennant
Jill Hollander*
Joan Smith*
William Trowbridge*
Megan Horn
Patty and Fred Suarez*
Meagan and John Van Gelder*
Harold Hunter
Kendra Swanson
Jan and Tony Villotta*
Ashley and David Ingvoldstad*
Phyllis and Del Toebben*
Jean Welch*
Randi Friedel Jablin*
James Turpen*
Jonell Williams
Donnette Jankovich
Todd Urosevich*
Fran Witt*
Sandy and Michael Jernigan
Mary and Timothy Wahl*
Debra Young*
Barbara and Adam Karpf*
Michelle Warner*
Sara and John Young*
Mary and Louie Dircks*
LOYALTY ($50) Dan Arnold* Angel and Dave Carl* Jonne Carlsen Steve Carter*
Randall Hallett Pete Hanley Thomas Helligso* Courtney and Jason Hellman* Ande and Adam Johnson Chad Kracher
*Renewal member We apologize for any omissions due to printing deadlines.
Leave a Legacy by Making a Planned Gift. Alumni, District 66 residents and friends have supported Westside Community Schools through their estate. Please contact us at 402-390-2133 to learn more about options for making a planned gift.
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Party on Pacific 2019 The inaugural Party on Pacific on August 17th, at the John L. Hoich Westside Alumni House, was a success with 228 alumni and friends in attendance, raising over $50,000! The end of summer party featured live music by Envy, tasty food trucks and craft beers. All money raised benefits students of Westside Community Schools.
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August 16th — 6:30-9:30 p.m. John L. Hoich Alumni House Parking Lot If interested in sponsoring or attending the 2019 Party on Pacific, please email westside.foundation@westside66.net.
Early Childhood Education The Westside Foundation supports the Westside Early Childhood Program which provides a safe, engaging educational environment for children ages 18 months through sixth grade. The program offers developmentally appropriate opportunities for children to grow and develop socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically with the support and guidance of competent and compassionate adults. Part Time Employees = 67
Toddlers = 70 Preschool = 303
Total Enrollment: 1,050
Four-Year-Old Program = 47 School-Age = 630
Total Employees: 145
Full Time Employees = 78
November 2nd, 2019 CHI Health Center, 455 N 10th St. 6:00 - Cocktails and silent auction 7:30 - Dinner with live auctioan to follow
“We are honored to be co-chairs of this year’s VI-VI. Our goal is to work with our great district in raising funds to benefit students and teachers. Thank you for considering being part of this worthwhile event. We hope to see you there!” Proceeds support Westside Community Schools through educational excellence and innovative learning opportunities.
Kelly (Schnauber) Buscher, class of 1994 Kim (Schnauber) Pape, class of 1997 Stacey Schnauber, class of 1998
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2018 Donors Thank You For Your Support Mary Abels
Daniel Carlson
Dari and Stu Dornan
Lisa and Gary Gotsdiner
Laura Iliff
Sheryl and Mike Abramson
Valerie Carlson
Dwayne Dragon
Kimberly Gradoville
IP Design
Drake Williams Steel, Inc.
Judith and Daniel Graham
Cynthia and James Irvine
Kelli and Mark Dudley
David Green
Patti and Jim Jansen
Kristine and Doug Greenwald
Nick Jasa
Michele and Doug Grewcock
Carla and Ronald Johnson
Kathleen and Mike Grier
Janet Berry-Johnson
Access Elevator & Lifts, Inc. Stacey and Andrew Carnazzo Jenni Allen Johnna and Dave Allen
Tenley Carp
Dundee Mortgage
Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority, Inc.
Mike Cassling
Kathy and Curt Ecklebe
Elaine Chapek
Mary and Clifford Ehlers
Americal, Inc.
Amy Chisholm
Enterprise Bank
American National Bank
Phyllis and Norm Choat
Julie and William Erickson
Gail Anderson
Ann Christiansen
Jacquie and Brent Estee
Kathryn Anderson
Katarzyna Christiansen
Eurowood Cabinets
Andrea and Rao Gutta
Marlee and Rod Anderson
CL Werner Foundation
Juliana and James Ewing
Nancy and Dave Anderson
Susan and Kirby Clarke
Kimberly Falk
Scot Anderson
Class of 1957
Sarah Fehringer
Robert Johnson Jennifer and Thomas Haase Virgil and Ruth Johnson Pat and Mike Habenschuss Brittany Jolkowski
Katie and Ryan Anglim
Pamela Felthauser
Anonymous
LaDonna and Bert Clevenger
Larry Appleby
Kim and Wayne Clure
Carol and Allan Bach
Mary Helen and Andrew Cockle
Susie and Ken Ferrarini
Loraine Baker Dana Bartee Diane and Doug Barton Kelly and Todd Bartusek
Erika Codina Kelly and Russ Collins Conductix-Wampfler
Helen North and Ken Bayles Paula and Samuel Cooper Traci and Bradley Copple BCDM Architects A.J. (Beau) Beauregard Sarah and Scott Becker Pat Beebe Robert Belgrade Andrew Bendlin Rick Berkshire Sarah and Terry Beutler Annie and Ken Bird Dana and Darren Blakely John L. Bohrer Melissa and Alan Bone Cathy and Scot Bonnesen Susan Bonnett Charles Boone Alexis and Matt Boulos JoAnn and Scott Bowden Mark Boyer
Elizabeth and William Cosentino Ryan Costanzo Stephanie and David Cota Pam Bloch and Mike Coyle CQuence Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Memorial Foundation Laura and Ron Croom Mitchell Cubrich Cory Cutchall Donna and Bill Danenhauer Shelley and Bob Danenhauer Mary and Hal Daub Liz and Paul David D.A. Davidson Companies
Lori Boyle Dani and Dana Bradford Barb and Marc Brey Broadmoor Development Co. Deb and Sam Brower Jill and Tony Buccheri Larry Budwig Kelly and Kevin Buscher Kim Buscher Cablevey Conveyors Cicero Calderon
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Susan Cortez
Caitlin and Andy Davis Kristi and Matt Davis Kim and Adam De La Cruz Jodie DeSordi Jill and Mark Dietrich Katy and Adam DiPrima District 66 Retired Staff DLR Group Meg and Nate Dodge Goldin Doles Mary McFayden Donahue
Strength in Numbers 2018
Joan and John Ferguson Filkins Family Foundation First National Bank Dan Fishburn Barb Fitzmorris Cynthia and Mike Fleming Floors, Incorporated Traci Florez Cindy Forehead Fourth Estate Winery Frankel Zacharia L.L.C. Fraser Stryker Bruce Frasier Brenda Frederick Kelly Freeman Kristi and Mark Frei Thomas Frette Friedman Foundation Kevin From Peter Gadzinski Barb and Ed Ganey Chuck Garlock Susan and Daniel Gass Carol Gendler John Gentry
Gross & Welch H & H Automotive Group
Janis and John Haggstrom Pendery Haines Carolyn and Brian Halla Mary Lynn and Randall Hallett Vicki and John Hallett Dan Hamann Cindy and Pete Hanley Carolyn and Mark Hansen Lauren Hansen Kayla and Chris Hawkins Karen and Kim Hawkins
Scott Hoffman
Lori and Jim Gigantelli
Alex Hook
Sarah Ginn Lori and Tim Goc Kay Lynn and John Goldner Whitney and David Goldner Betty and Jerald Golmanavich Abby and Andy Goranson Danielle and Jeff Gordman
James Johnson Jenny and Todd Johnson Jill Johnson
Peggy Kalal Amy and John Kampfe Debra Kaplan Kris and Dave Karnes Barbara Karpf Lorrie and Gary Katelman Susan and Howard Katelman Dana and Mike Kaufman Cynthia Kelley Helen and Dick Kelley
Nicole and Rick Kelley Marianne and Fred Hawkins Chris Kerr Heafey-Heafey-HoffmanKevin Kerr Dworak & Cutler Keystone Glass Company Heartland Roofing Robyn and Jerry Kleidosty Consultants, Inc. Angela and Dan Knight Heider Family Foundation Koley Jessen Attorneys Courtney and Jason Sarah and Beau Konigsberg Hellman Jennifer and Brandon Koom Katie and Doug Henningsen Jean Korff Terry Heskett Wende and John Kotouc Angela Hewlett Julia Kragh Cathy and Ron Hinckley Kari and Doug Krenzer Michelle Hinde Jackie and Terry Kroeger Megan and Joshua Janet and Mike Kroeger Hoberman Wendi and Scott Kroeger Leann and Chad Hoffart
Ann Marie and Eric Germany Debra Ginn
Lois Jensen
John Hoich Karen and Randy Horn Elaine and Tyler Hottovy Cheryl Houser Chris Houston Bob Howard Kim Hozapfel Jeanne Huelskamp Chrisi and John Hughes
Myrna and Bob Krohn Kolene Krysl Delores Kucera Kugler Vision Ann and Rick Kutilek
Anne and Steve Kutilek Janis Kyle Sarah Lake Lamp, Rynearson & Associates Patty and C.L. Landen David Lanoha
2018 Donors Continued Thank You For Your Support Terry Lantz
Rashid Mohiuddin
Project Advocates
Security National Bank
Gail and Irv Veitzer
Nicholas Laudin
Tammi and Vic Monson
Matthew Prucka
Sue and Steve Seline
Heidi and Phil Velardi
Janet and Robert Laughlin
Susan and Michael Moore
Kent Putnam
Lindsey and Scott Semrad
Jennifer and Erin Vik
Emily and Clark Lauritzen
Elizabeth and Jeffrey Moran Kathy and Jim Quinlan
Jennifer and Richard Shaw
John Vilks
Kristina Leeper
Annie and P.J. Morgan
Kendra and Trent Quinlan
Melissa Sheets
Georgia and John Vise
Audrey Lewis
Phil Morgan
Cindy and Zenon Quintela
Sheri and Bob Shonka
Kerri Vise
Kerri Lewis
Beth and Jeff Morrissette
Emily Ramacciotti
Annette Shukry
Susie and Erik Wagner
Julie and Charles Liakos
Jane Moseman
Dorothy Rasgorshek
Kathleen Sindt
Samantha and Andrew Wahl
Trish and Andy Liakos
Cathy Muck
Lois and Steve Rasgorshek
Singer Foundation
Barbara Waldie
Anne Lieben
Joani Mullin
RBC Capital Markets
Rebecca Walters
Steve Likes
Maggie and Bob Mundy
RBC Wealth Management
Slosburg Family Charitable Trust
Julia Little
Mary Beth Muskin
Kim Reagan
Carol Smith
Michelle and Scott Warner
Lockton Companies
Karin and Grant Mussman
Robert Reed
Chase Smith
Joy and Gordon Watanabe
Timothy Longwell
Dan Myers
Melissa and Pat Regan
Carrie and Mike Sobczyk
Linda and Ron Wax
Sherry Lourie
Christina Nelson
Lisa and DJ Rezac
Lynn Spady
Heather Welander
Loveland Student Council
Margie and Tom Nichols
Maryanne Ricketts
Stacie Spies-Matz
Ken West
Gail Lovercheck
Susan and Doug Nielsen
Sarah and Adrian Rider
June Staples
Faith and Jeff Luby
Dawn and Christopher Nizzi Cindy and Bob Rieke
Dave Stevens
Westside Alumni Association
Lueder Construction Co.
Jay Noddle
Marianne Rieser
Abbey Sualy
Westside Athletic Club
Riley Family Foundation
Andrew Sullivan
Judy and Richard Lundquist Susan and Michael Norton
Judy and Thomas Rine
Louri Sullivan
Westside Board of Education
Kamrie Lusero
Ellie Novak
Deborah Ringling
Michelle Sullivan
Hugh Williams
Patricia Lusero
Meghan and Tom Oakes
Thad Robertson
Karen and Robert Sundell
Sarah and John Maaske
Byron Oberst
Kyle and Mike Robino
Richard MacInnes
Kathleen and Lee Ogle
Rockbrook Village
Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation
Kristin Williams and Roxanne Wiles
Angela Madsen
Carla and Gary Ohm
Anne Rogers
Cindy and Tucker Magid
Cortney and David Rooney
Terren Magid
Stephanie Hornung and Russ Olsen
Sue and Peter Maier
Nancy and Rolf Olson
Paige and Randolph Marshall
One Source - The Background Check Company
Pamela and James Luedke
Sara Martin Barney Marvin Maureen Masters
Trudi and Ronn Nolin
Tiffany and Jay Opperman Rita and Don Otis
Kelley and Thomas Maxwell Owen Industries Jeanie Owen Carrie and Ed May Marie and Blane McCann Denise and Timothy McCarthy PD McCarthy Deb and John McCollister
Paddock Road Elementary Kerri and Justin Palmesano Kristen and Jason Papenfuss Parker Family Foundation
McDaniel Wallquist Construction
Denise Parrett
Kira McLean
Jeremy Passer
MCL Construction
Cindy and Fred Perry
Maggie and Mike McMeekin
Peter Kiewit Foundation
Susan and Steve McWhorter
Brun Platt
Mechanical Contractors Association of Omaha
Deanna Polk
Susan and Joseph Meusey
Prairie Mechanical Corporation
Jamie and Troy Meyerson
Janet and Doug Parsonage
Nancy and John Pflug Delores and Ken Poe Audra and Kerry Pope
Wendy and Beau Ward
Lori and Stephen Williams
Nina Swanson
Michael Williams
Kellie and Jason Tagge
Kathryn and Mark Wilson
Brenda and Rich Rosenblatt Tangdall Family Elizabeth and Thomas Tape Rotella’s Bakery
Barb and Todd Wimmer Greg Wooden
Robert Taren
Margaret Yambor
Kari and Brandon Tauber
Sarah and Adam Yale
Heather and John Russell
Diane and Gary Taylor
Kim Young
S.L. Jensen Construction, Inc.
Barb and Don Terry
Sara and John Young
The Lozier Foundation
Renee Zack
Grace Sadler
The Trane Company
Michelle and Bob Zadalis
Debra Saetveit
The Urology Center
Mary and Bob Zagozda
Stanley Saklar
Judy and Bob Thomas
Mei Zhang
Eric Samson
Susan Thomas
Christy and Joe Ziskey
Nancy and Mike Roth Barry Rubin
Brian Sattem
Beverly and Alfred Thomsen Carol and Mark Zmolek Evelyn Zmolek Dennis Thomte
Mary and Jeffrey Sayre
Angie and Bill Thorell
Meg Zmolek
John Schmidt
Melissa Tibbits
Jason Zuerlein
Eric Schnase
Abby and Jeremy Tipton
Enid Schonewise
Ann and Kurt Tjaden
Beth and Harley Schrager
Maureen and Bob Toy
Jeffrey Schrager
William Trowbridge
Terri Schrager
Christopher Turner
Hector Santiago
Libby and Ray Schueneman Tanya and John Tyrcha Union Pacific Corporation Adina Schuller John Schumacher
United Healthcare
Wayne Schwarz
Meagan and John Van Gelder
Rachel Shyken Scooter’s Coffee
Joel Vanderveen
Westside Foundation Annual Report 2018
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NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 1459 OMAHA, NE 68124
Westside Community Schools, Inc. 909 S. 76th Street, Omaha, NE 68114
Supporting excellence for our students and our community.
The Westside Foundation provides student scholarships, classroom grants, facilities improvements, and support for Westside Community Schools when tax dollars are not available. Supporters and donors include alumni, district residents, businesses, teachers, staff, parents and friends—most from within district boundaries and the metropolitan area but many from across the state, and around the nation, too. They all share a common belief that a strong public education is essential to the quality of life and the future well-being of our community.
Westside Foundation Board of Directors Chairman Terry Kroeger
Directors
Vice Chairman D.J. Rezac
Ricky Anderson Dana Blakely Mark Frei Jamie Friedland Danielle Gordman Dan Hamann Pete Hanley
Treasurer Randy Horn Secretary Nate Dodge
Board Members Emeritus Chris Hawkins Rick Kelley John Kotouc C.L. Landen Clark Lauritzen Blane McCann Michael Murphy
Sandy Parker Sue Seline Kristin Williams Mike Williams
Ken Bird Jacquie Estee President Laura Iliff Development Director Terry Hanna Legal Counsel Michael Coyle
This report highlights specific initiatives (and donors) that the Westside Foundation represents and endorses. Please know that any “pass through” donations (i.e. parent groups, clubs, etc.) are not listed in this report as the Westside Foundation does not manage and oversee the use of these funds.