Annual Report 2020-21
Board of Directors 2020-21
Letter from Board Chair When we embarked on the 2020-21 school year, we knew it would be a year unlike any other, filled with significant challenges. But thanks to the dedication of our faculty and staff, and a strong partnership between students, parents, and alums, 2020-21 turned out to be one of the best years in Benilde-St. Margaret’s history.
Corrina Colwell Conley ‘79 Adam Ehrmantraut, Ed.D., BSM President Susan Eich Brother Chris Englert, FSC Sheila Folkestad Maureen Weber Grazzini ‘86 Shane Huether Father Jim Liekhus ‘97 Tom Lynch ‘85 Fran McCloskey, Treasurer
Though the pandemic created unprecedented hurdles, the BSM community demonstrated incredible ingenuity and resolve in overcoming them. Long-standing traditions were honored in creative ways, alums offered support from near and far, parents worked with teachers to develop strategies to keep students in touch with one another, and new programs and routines were born. Beyond the challenges of the pandemic, 2020-21 was also an opportunity for BSM to reestablish our commitment to the values that make us who we are. Guided by student, parent, and alum feedback, we created important avenues to foster belonging and inclusion in our student body. We also continued building on cutting-edge programs designed to encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and communication, all while fostering faith and inspiring a spirit of service in Red Knights.
Biz McShane Murphy ‘96 Nadia Aboussir Martyn ‘05 Jason Matz Sister Joan Mitchell, CSJ Laura Portz
None of these things would have been possible without your generous financial support. Together, our community gave over $3 million to support tuition assistance, academic programs, and facility enhancements in 2020-21. We also completed our five-year capital campaign, which culminated in the opening of the Cube, an innovative learning center designed to promote curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. And we experienced the most successful Day of Giving in BSM’s history, raising more funds than ever before, bolstered by a record number of individual contributions.
Ann Ruff ‘73 Mark Sanderson Perry Schmidt Charles Scott John Theisen ‘06 Jim Vogl, Chair
What’s more, thanks in part to your financial support, BSM is well positioned to continue delivering on our mission. We started the 2021-22 school year with wait pools in every grade, and enrollment numbers for next year already look promising.
John Vonhoff ‘86, Secretary
Though it was a year unlike any other, 2020-21 was a testament to the strength of our community and to the hope we have in God. Never have I been prouder or more grateful to be part of the BSM family.
Table of Contents Operating Statement...........................21 Constituent Rolls.................................. 22 Spiritus Society.................................... 22 Alumni................................................... 33
On behalf of the board, school leadership, and our entire community - thank you for your generous support of Benilde-St. Margaret’s. We are immensely thankful for your partnership. With gratitude,
Named and Endowed Scholarships.....................................37 Honor and Memorial Gifts..................37 2020-21 Giving Impact......................39
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Jim Vogl 2020-21 Board Chair
