Mounds Park Academy MPA Now Fall 2017

FALL 2017

PANTHER PRIDE + The Joy of Movement + Get to Know Dan Haase + Achieving Greatness + Annual Report

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Since our beginning, Mounds Park Academy has been committed to educating the whole child by promoting a balance between arts, academics, and athletics. This edition of MPA Now focuses on athletics, physical education, and time to play.

We believe that academic preparation is but one aspect of education, and that the artistic, physical, social, and emotional development of each child is equally important. Research confirms that students perform better in school when they are emotionally and physically healthy. They miss fewer days, are less likely to engage in risky or antisocial behavior, concentrate better, and attain higher test scores.

Athletics, physical education, and time to play are more important now than ever. With childhood and adolescent stress, anxiety, and depression on the rise, research demonstrates that more physical activity predicted fewer symptoms of major depression. Additionally, researchers believe that increasing physical activity may prevent and treat childhood depression.

Physical activity is also an important gateway to learning, promoting growth in many areas defined as 21st century skills, including communication, empathy, self-regulation, creativity, imagination, and problem solving. Children become able to make decisions, confront uncertainty, overcome fears, and learn to work together.

The World Health Organization and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommend that children and youth engage in a minimum of 60 minutes per week of physical activity. A recent study, however, found that three-fourths of children in the United States are not meeting that guideline. As a point of comparison, MPA Middle School students spend an average of 187.5 minutes per week in physical education, enjoy 25 minutes per day for recess, and nearly all participate in a club, activity, or sport.

Unfortunately, educational policy and practice in recent years, in both public and private schools, has led to a narrowing definition of student success measured by standardized assessment. As a result, recess and physical education have been cut to make time for high-stakes testing and preparation. Not at MPA. We remain true to our mission and steadfast to our commitment to educating the whole child.

Mounds Park Academy.

Dr. Bill Hudson Head of School 2

, more than ever.

In This Issue FALL 2017

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REAL OPPORTUNITY SINCE 1982

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TODAY AT MPA

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TELL US ABOUT YOUR SELFIE

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TURPIN SISTERS INNOVATE IN THE ARTS

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PANTHERS ACHIEVE GREATNESS IN COLLEGE ATHLETICS

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THE FUTURE OF MPA ATHLETICS WITH DAN HAASE

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FIVE QUESTIONS WITH TIM SHEEHAN

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ALUMNI NOW

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ANNUAL REPORT

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SOCCER AT MPA IS A COMMON THREAD

OUR MISSION We teach students to think independently, communicate effectively, and act with respect and integrity in a diverse community that models intellectual ambition, global responsibility, and the joy of learning.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Brent Peacock, Chair | Elizabeth Finch, Vice Chair | Kathleen Lamey, Secretary | Matthew Larson, Treasurer | Stephen Arsenault | Neelima Boddipalli | Kofi Bruce | James Cordon '97 | Michael Dai | Carolina Del Solar | Zoe Dickson | Jennifer Gatti | Rahoul Ghose | Thomas Hockert | Bill Hudson, Head of School | Robert King | Tiffany Scott Knox | Tobi Tanzer | Jessica Wong '05 For comments, questions, or address changes: Natalie Waters Seum, Director of Communications & Marketing at communications@moundsparkacademy.org

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At MPA, we move, we play, and we get sweaty. Whether it’s on the playground, one of the Lansing Center’s four courts, or the athletic fields, we are actively striving to push our limits in endurance, strength, agility, and quickness. And that’s how it’s always been.

The school was founded in 1982 upon the belief that children would be successful if their whole beings were nurtured. So, from the very beginning, physical education was an important curricular offering. Katrina Stoltz was MPA’s first and only physical education teacher, and also served as athletic director for the competitive teams that MPA initially offered: Co-Ed Soccer, Boys and Girls Basketball, and Boys and Girls Track and Field.

“Our goal in physical education has always been to help students find the joy of being active—maybe they will become a distance runner to stay in shape or play on an intramural basketball team to meet new people. And we have always really emphasized how they should carry themselves in those settings—with class and sportsmanship,” says Dave McGaha, physical education faculty member and coach since 1983.

As MPA grew through the mid ’80s, so too did the competitive athletic programs. “By the fall of 1989, the school was bursting at the seams,” says Joe Kordosky, MPA’s athletic director from 1989 to 2017. “We were oozing with energy and looking to grow all of our programs.”

However, the obstacles were great. The facility was holding the school back and preventing membership in an athletic conference. The Kreischer Gym had a tile floor and the outdoor track was made of cinders.

“What we lacked in facilities, we had in parent involvement and enthusiasm,” Kordosky explains. “The very first Best of MPA [now known as the Spring Auction], supported the transformation of the Kreischer Gym floor, helping us enter the Tri Valley Conference.”

The school’s first conference championship came in the spring of 1994 when the Girls Track and Field Team, who were still practicing on the cinder track, won. MPA is now a proud member of the Independent Metro Athletic Conference and throughout its history has achieved 20 individual State Championships and nine team State Championships—all with a no-cut policy that encourages everyone who is interested to participate.

Many parents continued to come forward to support the growth of MPA athletics. In 2006, gifts from the Lansing and McKeown families led the way toward the state-of-the-art facilities we enjoy today. “We thought the skills, lessons, and health benefits for all students could be game changers in their lives. When families make a decision to support an institution with a contribution, one hopes that the intent blossoms into reality throughout the following years. We are humbled to see the innumerable and creative ways that the athletics staff, faculty, administration, parents, and all students have embraced what it can offer, and are truly using it with great success,” says Tom Lansing, parent of alumnae.

The idea that athletics are for all students is uniquely MPA. “Our kids don’t have to specialize here, because if you want to run track, there’s a place for you. If you want to play basketball, there’s a place for you,” says McGaha. Here, students do not need to choose between their passions and will always find a place on a team.

“To me, the coolest thing is the real opportunity kids have to get involved here. They get a taste, develop some passion, and all of a sudden they are Declan Dahlberg [a multi-sport State Champion]. The opportunity at MPA is real,” says Kordosky.

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HOMECOMING 2017 Homecoming brought the MPA community together for one lively, sunny, and successful weekend. From the joyful squeals of Lower School students bouncing in the bounce houses to the nostalgic chatter of alums catching up, everyone expressed an incredible sense of school spirit, both on and off campus.

“I could feel the excitement in the air as the MPA community was engaged in so many aspects of our celebration,” says Dan Haase, MPA athletic director. “The highlight for me was the third and fourth graders singing the national anthem at the volleyball and soccer games. They sang to a large fan base at both venues and did such a wonderful job. Those kids are the future of MPA athletics!”

It started with energetic spirit days during the week, where students wore everything from slippers and pajamas to capes and face paint. The end of the week led to the wild all-school pep rally and later, Friday night's Alumni Happy Hour. Saturday's festivities brought Panthers, families, and friends for food trucks, fun runs, and to cheer on MPA teams all morning and afternoon. The Girls Tennis Team took first in their tournament, winning over Cretin-Derham Hall 5–2 and then Woodbury High School 4–3. The Girls Volleyball Team also finished in first place, adding four additional wins to their record. The Girls and Boys Soccer Teams both trailed by one goal, but finished hard in the scorching afternoon heat.

The celebration ended with the Upper School dance and Milestone Reunion on Saturday night. The classes of '92, '93, '02, '03, '12, and '13 gathered to reconnect and reminisce with their classmates that evening.

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SWIM CLUB MAKING WAVES

GO ACADEMY FORCE!

In 2004, inspired by her daughter’s love of competitive

Along with several east metro private and charter schools,

swimming, fourth grade teacher Deedee Stacy started

the Panthers are part of a new cooperative team called

MPA’s Swim Club. At first three, and then five, and then

Academy Force Football. “With participation declining

seven, and then many more swimmers joined and this

in football, coming together to rejuvenate the sport just

year more than 50 students, in grades one through eight,

made sense,” says Dan Haase, MPA athletic director.

are expected. What began with a single meet each year

With more time to play, less travel time, and a dramatic

has grown into significant pool time, multiple competitions,

increase in fan participation from MPA students, it has

and a coaching staff that now includes MPA parent

been a win-win for all involved.

Olga Espinosa, a two-time Olympian.

“It's great to see so many kids interested in the Swim Club,” says Lisa Vale, Lower and Middle School parent. “It's such a low-risk, high-gain activity under the guidance of Coach Stacy and Coach Olga. Kids learn how to be part of a team sport with their MPA classmates all while becoming more confident—not only in the pool, but in themselves.”

A LIFELONG SPORT Nationwide, sailing is one of the fastest-growing high school sports. Here at MPA, the Sailing Club is as large TRYING IT ALL

as ever, but with seven sailors, there is definitely room for

Fifth Grade Sports Club is a rite of passage for most

more in this fall and spring sport for students in grades

students transitioning into Middle School at MPA. Friends

seven through 12. Current captain Toby Sullivan shares,

gather after school almost weekly to try incredible

“Sailing is a great sport for those looking to do something

activities like archery, Frisbee golf, rock climbing, laser

different. I love the independence and responsibility

tag, broomball, snowshoeing, floor hockey, horseshoes,

that comes with sailing. And, there is nothing like the

snow tubing, bowling, and much more. Through these

sensation of ripping down the lake in super strong winds

adventures, camaraderie and confidence soar!

or jostling with 20 other boats on the starting line.”

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TELL US ABOUT YOUR SELFIE with

Nicholas Larson Class of 2023

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WHEN DID YOU COME TO MPA AND WHAT WAS THE TRANSITION LIKE? I came to MPA when I was in kindergarten and I remember how great Ms. Petersen was because she always made me feel comfortable. I also remember that we were the “sports class” and we had to make cut-outs of ourselves playing our favorite sport for the beginning of the year. I decided to make a cut-out of me playing soccer and that was a great start to my MPA journey.

I participate in MPA soccer because it is awesome to play with your friends and to represent our school.

Nicholas Larson Class of 2023

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MPA MEMORY? I remember in third grade when they first introduced Character Happens At Mounds Park (CHAMP) stickers

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE SPOT ON CAMPUS?

to Lower School. I really wanted one, so I always went to

My favorite spot is the Middle School Science Garden

school on my best behavior and eventually I got one! I

because I’ve had multiple snowball fights out there before

remember going to the CHAMP assembly with high hopes

school and because my peers and I have worked back

and when it was time to announce who got the CHAMP

there a lot and got it looking pretty good.

sticker, I might have held my breath, and when they called my name, I was on top of the world. I stood on stage with

WHAT ARE YOUR HOPES AFTER GRADUATION?

my CHAMP sticker and the biggest smile ever. Later when

To still be playing multiple sports and to go to college.

I got home, I stuck it on the middle of the fridge and it has been there ever since.

WHAT EXTRACURRICULAR AND ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN AND WHY

HOW DO YOU LIKE TO SPEND YOUR TIME OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL? Playing sports, watching movies, spending time with family, and reading.

DID YOU CHOOSE THEM? I participate in MPA's Soccer Team because it is

WHAT'S A FUN FACT ABOUT YOU?

awesome to play with your friends and to represent our

I’ve taken a road trip to Florida in an RV.

school. I’ve always loved to play soccer and what better place to play than with your friends at your school? I also

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCHROOM FOOD?

participate in MPA's Swim Club and Track and Field

I take my own lunch and my favorite is a peanut butter and

Team for the same reasons. For extracurricular activities,

jelly sandwich.

I was cast in the last Winter Show, Inherit the Wind.

Outside of MPA, I’m in clubs for soccer, swimming, and

IF YOU COULD TRAVEL ANYWHERE, WHERE

downhill skiing.

WOULD YOU GO? I would travel to France because I’ve always wanted to

WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT YOUR AFTER–

speak French with people who are actually from France.

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AT MPA? I like that they challenge you physically and allow you to

IF YOU MET SOMEONE WHO WAS UNFAMILIAR

be with your friends, and represent your school. I also

WITH MPA, WHAT WOULD YOU TELL THEM

like that anybody can be on a team, no matter how good

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL?

you are. I was on the Baseball Team in fifth grade and I

I would tell them that MPA is a great school with friendly

decided I wanted to try Track and Field, even though I had

kids, cool teachers, and awesome athletics.

never run track before.

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THE FUTURE OF MPA ATHLETICS with

DAN HAASE

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The face of athletics at MPA changed this summer when the

For those students who want to play sports at the collegiate

beloved Joe Kordosky retired as athletic director, a position he’d

level, Haase assures them that they will find a place: “I always

held since 1989. We now welcome Dan Haase, who offers both a

tell students that if they really have the desire to play at the

commitment to the founding principles of MPA as well as a fresh

next level, they will find places to play. But their number one

perspective on and vision for the future.

priority should be their education and finding the school that will best prepare them for a future career.”

Haase has held several roles at MPA since he was recruited here in 1999 by Kordosky. He’s been a third grade teacher, substitute

There are several ways that the MPA community can join

coordinator, coach, physical education teacher, and, as he fondly

Haase’s mission to grow athletics at MPA, and they start in

refers to himself, Kordosky’s right-hand man. As athletic director

Lower School. “I love to see families come together in their

at Central Lutheran, Haase got to know and respect Kordosky

communities and organize participation on teams as early

and MPA, initially from afar. He was thrilled to come on staff.

as kindergarten. Local community education programs most often organize teams based on school attendance, so classes

Through a twist of fate in the form of a blind date, he met and

may find that they make up the majority of a team. This is a

then married MPA alumna Amy (Kemper) Haase '90. His ties to

great way to introduce children to a wide variety of sports at a

MPA only grew stronger. “I’ve always wanted to grow into Joe’s

young age and build camaraderie,” he says.

position, but in all honesty, I didn’t think it would happen as soon as it did. I’ve always loved to organize. That’s one of my strengths.

Lower School students and their families are encouraged to

I cherish a moment to arrange my Post-it Notes,” laughs Haase.

attend games and cheer on their fellow Panthers. Admission is free and it’s a wonderful way to spend an afternoon or

When asked what he likes about his new role, he followed suit

evening. “We can all be advocates for MPA athletics in big

with what Kordosky has often said: “We are one of the few

and small ways. Students can rally for participation on MPA

schools that provides opportunities for all students, not just

teams and parents can talk up the opportunities here in their

those who are good at a particular sport. With a no-cut policy, we

networks. Students cut from teams at large high schools can

find a place for everyone,” he says. “And we really value the team

play here and be really special,” Haase explains.

concept because we thrive on relationships here at MPA. Our passionate coaches take pride in that. It’s not about the wins. It’s

While participation may be decreasing in the sports where

not about the losses. It’s about the relationships—not only today,

specialization is common, it is increasing in other areas.

but for many years to come,” he says.

“As athletic director,” says Haase, “it is my responsibility to recognize that and take the steps to respond to the market. I

There’s room for growth in athletics at MPA, and Haase sees that:

will continue to evaluate what the needs of our students are,

“Participation is down because specialization (intense training

make decisions that are student centered, and help them do

in one sport year round) is hurting us,” he says. This is not an

the activities that they enjoy.”

issue unique to MPA, but a phenomenon becoming increasingly common. “We are in a society that supports this idea, but I am

Clearly, Haase sees marketing athletics at MPA as a

worried about the athletes using the same muscle groups year

significant portion of his position. Less than three months into

round and not getting the rest they need. Research study after

the role, he is now the lead Twitterer behind @MPAPanthers

research study shows that this promotes injuries, burnout, and

and has grown the number of followers by nearly 20 percent.

does not lead to greater achievement in athletics,” says Haase.

He launched an online Spirit Store, greatly improving the selection and customization possibilities for the entire MPA

So Haase is on a mission to encourage students and families

community—including alumni.

to choose MPA athletics first and to participate in a wide variety of sports. “The pressure will be less and the financial impact

“There is so much Panther Pride at MPA, and I am working

will be less. The coaching will be better and the competition is

really hard to harness and grow that in new and exciting

phenomenal. The Independent Metro Athletic Conference (IMAC)

ways,” says Haase. “I invite the entire community to join in the

is one of the strongest conferences in the state because of the

effort, because the future here is very, very bright.”

quality of the programs our schools have. That makes for a great competitive environment for our kids,” Haase says.

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For more than three decades, MPA has engaged thousands of students in a transformative college-preparatory education that empowers them to think independently, act with integrity, and achieve their goals. MPA has been a springboard for our students’ ongoing success, allowing alumni to excel in their chosen fields while remaining deeply connected to MPA’s entrepreneurial spirit.

A Message From the Alumni Board Chair Dear MPA Alumni, I am once again blown away by what MPA alumni can do, and the impact they can have on their community.

Alumni participation for the 2016–17 year far exceeded my expectations, and I want to share some highlights: 27 percent of alumni who participated in the Alumni Challenge had never given to the campaign, and 44 percent had not given in three or more years. We raised just over $23,799 for the Alumni Challenge, which was more than a $5,000 increase from the previous year. Finally, overall alumni giving participation grew from 10 percent to 13 percent, which is higher than the national average! Thank you so much, Panthers!

2017–18 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Annie Stewart '11, Chair James Cordon '97, Vice Chair Michael Velin '06, Treasurer Brendan Byrne '06, Secretary Nathan Bander '09 Karl Berget '07 Jeremy Drucker '97 Andrea Heil '10 Peter Kieselbach '06 Erica Isaac Christopher Parish '95 Vance Ryan '08

I hope you will all join me in celebrating our success from last year, but also look toward the future success of MPA. As MPA continues to grow and change, it needs the support of the entire community—especially of alumni! I encourage you to see it as a privilege to be able to make sure MPA is here for generations to come.

As a PreK teaching assistant, I work with MPA students as they are beginning their educational journey, and within our class of 14 I see the impact your donations, time, and resources have on our students. Our work in the classroom would not be possible without your support.

Jacob Schwartz '09 Michaela Toohey '96 Jessica Wong '05

Special Liaisons: Dana Boyle Nansee Greeley

Every day, I see that the MPA community is a sum of all of its parts—students, parents, alumni, parents of alumni, faculty, staff, and the facilities. All of these parts go into making the community parents talk about, and I am so excited to see how your support as alumni can help positively shape the lives of our current and future students!

Sincerely,

If you are interested in joining the Alumni Association Board of Directors, please email alumni@moundsparkacademy.org.

We are currently accepting nominations, which will be reviewed

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during the May board meeting.

Thank you for getting involved!

UPCOMING ALUMNI EVENTS DECEMBER 14 • Alumni Social DECEMBER 26 • Alumni Basketball Night MARCH 6 • Alumni Challenge MARCH 13 • MPA Talks Speaker Series MAY 12 • Spring Auction JUNE 1 • Senior Lunch and Alumni Panel

Is your child a dreamer and doer of the next generation?

Congratulations to the classes of 1992, 1993, 2002, 2003, 2012, and 2013 on their Milestone Reunions! We had a great event at Pryes Brewing Taproom, co-owned by Allan Flinn ’93, over Homecoming weekend. Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate!

Sign up for our e-newsletter! To receive monthly news about fellow alumni, events, reunions, and more, send your contact information to As an MPA alum, you are the cornerstone of our community, which we hope will last for generations to come. To aid in this legacy, we are pleased to offer the Children of Alumni Program, allowing you to provide an MPA

alumni@moundsparkacademy.org!

Tell us what’s new with you! Let us know your

exciting accomplishment or announcement at alumni@moundsparkacademy.org.

education to your young children. While enrolled in kindergarten through grade five, children of alumni receive 100% of demonstrated financial need with a minimum tuition contribution of $5,000 per child.

Contact Craig Dodson, Director of Admission at cdodson@moundsparkacademy.org or 651-748-5519 with questions or to arrange a visit!

THE GOLD SOCIETY

Join us as we highlight our youngest alums for their involvement and generosity with our GOLD Society. Graduates of the Last Decade who contribute $25 or more will be recognized for their support of MPA with a GOLD Society membership.

Many thanks to all the alumni who came back for Homecoming 2017! It was a beautiful weekend full of many on-campus and off-campus activities. MPA is grateful to have such strong connections with our alumni.

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Soccer at MPA is a Common Thread Nicholas Guiang '18 is continuing the tradition set by his three older brothers to play soccer for MPA—and doing it with gusto. Like his siblings, he’s experienced both individual and team awards, but best of all, his older brother Matt is head coach of his team.

Soccer has been a passion of the Guiangs and played a role in challenging and channeling Andrew ’08, Matthew '11, Eric '14, and Nicholas. In fact, 2017 marks the 17th straight year that one of them has played in an MPA jersey. All four played soccer with another brother at some point during their time at MPA—often on championship teams.

Aside from the great experiences offered through sports, all four brothers feel grateful for opportunities to participate in music and academic pursuits, helping them become more well-rounded individuals. As Andrew notes, the experience “better prepared [them] for everything that came after MPA.” This reflects values that their parents—Dr. Jennifer Mehmel and Dr. Sixto (“Ex”) Guiang—emphasized in

Nicholas and Matthew together on the soccer field during Homecoming 2017.

raising their boys.

Jennifer says, “We’ve always tried to instill in our

Matthew graduated from Washington University, majoring in

sons a strong work ethic, a spirit of adventure,

geophysics, and interned with the U.S. Department of Energy.

and the importance of living a life of service and

When not coaching at MPA, he spends winters skiing in the

gratitude. We’ve been lucky, mostly. We have deep

Rockies and working for an action sports media production

family connections, we had a great caregiver for our

company. He plans to also attend law school.

young sons, we have a strong church community, and we chose an excellent school, where our boys

Eric is a senior at Bowdoin College, majoring in chemistry

were challenged, offered innumerable opportunities,

and serving as manager of Bowdoin’s Outing Club. A true

encouraged to try new things, and supported by faculty

adventurer and outdoor enthusiast, Eric canoed 500 miles to

and staff. Each boy eventually found a strength we

the Arctic Ocean following his MPA senior year.

might never have known existed; soccer is only one example of that.”

Nicholas continues to focus on sports and music in his senior year at MPA, and is not likely to hang up his spikes as he

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

heads off to college next fall.

Andrew currently attends Cornell Law School, after

Mounds Park Academy will miss having one of the Guiang

graduating from Georgetown University’s School of

brothers in school on a daily basis, but we know they’ll

Foreign Service and serving in the Minneapolis Public

continue to circle back and stay involved in the MPA

Schools through Teach For America.

community. By now—parents included—MPA is in their DNA and they’re in ours!

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Turpin Sisters Innovate in the Arts Kelly '04 and Hannah '07 Turpin (left and right respectively), both members of MPA’s Joanne Olson 13-Year Club, recall their MPA experiences as nurturing and engaging. They hold fond and playful memories of teachers, peers, and the larger PreK–12 community that included their mother Ellen, who was on staff. Following passions sparked at MPA, it is no surprise that they found meaningful careers in the arts.

Kelly is company director at Mill City Summer Opera in Minneapolis and still performs as a solo recitalist and chorus member for Minnesota Opera and other regional companies. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Ithaca College and Master of Arts in music from Arizona State University in opera performance. Hannah is curatorial assistant for modern and contemporary art and photography at Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh, with a passion for feminist and queer theories and representations in modern and contemporary art. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts from Denison University and a Master of Arts in art history from NYU’s Institute of Fine Arts.

Beyond having interesting, established careers in the arts, it is especially impressive that both sisters are engaged in community building and social activism, using their roles to illuminate important issues during these times of social and political change.

As Hannah says, “MPA taught me about being open-minded, the values of dignity and respect, the importance of challenging yourself and others to work toward a progressive future—all things I acknowledge cannot be taken for granted.” As a curator, she is particularly drawn to creating community conversations and exploring the power of art and artists’ voices—values that came with her MPA education.

Kelly also exudes the spirit of innovation in how she lives the school’s motto of dream big and do right. “Immersed in the arts, it’s hard not to dream big. Ideas of projects and possibilities are always formulating. Running an opera company and working as a performer, it’s my responsibility to showcase art and choose projects that strive to strengthen our society. I am committed to making an impact in the communities I touch. Though there’s a lot of death and despair in most operatic tales, love always trumps hate, and I see the arts as a way to remind others of that truth.”

Outside of their busy working lives, both sisters enjoy traveling with their partners, relaxing, re-energizing, and soaking up what life has to offer.

Panthers Achieve Greatness in College Athletics

by Nathan Bander '09, guest writer

What factors contribute to an athlete’s success both on and off the field? How does a small-by-design school like MPA foster athletes who go on to do incredible things?

I sought to answer those questions as I researched

Evan echoes Mason, sharing his thoughts about Mr.

and interviewed more than 25 of the many MPA alumni

Ethier and Ms. Docherty: “Mr. Ethier is easily one

who have competed at the college level and beyond.

of the best cross country coaches in the state of

Their reflections centered around four hallmarks of

Minnesota. He gives equal support and attention

the athletics experience at MPA: providing exceptional

to each athlete, treating the youngest and least

coaching, developing emotional intelligence, focusing

experienced runners with as much attention as he

on teamwork, and blending athletics, academics, and

gave me and other more experienced athletes. And

the arts.

Ms. Docherty is the track and field coach, and person, everyone deserves to have in their life at some point.

PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL COACHING

She has been, and still is, one of the most supportive

There was a time, long before national championships

people that I surround myself with.”

and the Olympic trials, that Mason Ferlic ‘11 had to be coaxed into running. Mason, who is among MPA’s

At MPA, coaches are often teachers, and the fields

most decorated athletes of all time and one of the most

and the courts are extensions of the classroom.

accomplished distance runners in recent Minnesota

Finding the best coaches for each sport was a

history, grew up a soccer player. It wasn’t until his

founding principle of MPA athletics that continues to

sophomore year that he focused on running.

help produce top athletes.

Mason’s meteoric rise from a “scared sophomore,”

DEVELOPING EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

as he put it, to the first University of Michigan runner

The athletics program at MPA encourages students

in 32 years to win the NCAA Championship in the

to participate, engage, and dream big. Through

steeplechase, wasn’t without guidance. He attributes

this, student athletes develop overall emotional

his success to the coaching he received at MPA. “My

intelligence, including qualities and skills like

coaches, Ms. Docherty and Mr. Ethier, were both

commitment, perseverance, initiative, leadership, and,

instrumental in my development and progression,” he

as Beth Larson ’08, notes: resilience. She strongly

says. “They believed in my potential and helped uncover

believes resilience is the quality that most successful

my unknown talent.”

athletes share.

Evan Ferlic ’14, Mason’s youngest brother, chose to

A multisport athlete from a young age, Larson was

compete at the college level in both cross country and

the 2006 and 2007 Doubles State Champion with

track and field for Michigan's conference rival, the

Amber Washington ’12, and she led the Girls Tennis

University of Minnesota. In 2016, his second season at

Team to their first State Team Championship in 2007.

the U, he helped the Gophers to a top four finish at the

“Participating in athletics at MPA gave me resilience,”

Big Ten Cross Country Championships.

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I developed a ‘Do what’s best for your team’ mentality (at MPA) that helped me immensely when playing tennis at Emory University.

Brenna Kelly '10 17 Photo courtesy of Emory University Athletics

shares Larson. “And resiliency significantly contributed

She credits MPA for her success at Emory: “MPA

to my athletic successes throughout my collegiate

athletics prepared me in many ways: from how to

career since it helped me focus and maintain a

work and communicate with teammates and coaches

positive attitude when I faced challenging opponents

to the importance of putting one’s expectations

and daunting matches.”

aside in order to advance and support the team,” she says. “I developed a ‘Do what’s best for your team’

Larson’s name now dots the record books at

mentality that helped me immensely when I began

Lawrence University. She holds the Vikings’ record for

playing tennis at Emory University.”

wins and winning percentage, she’s the only player in Midwest Conference history to win two Conference

Panthers soccer standout Helga Midelfort-Vognar ‘03

Championships in No. 1 Singles and two in No. 1

remembers playing the Section Championship late

Doubles, she was honored as Lawrence Women’s

one night in October 2002. “Each person on the field

Tennis Most Valuable Player in each of her four years

was giving 100 percent to the point of exhaustion,

in Appleton, and she was a three-time Academic All

watching the clock tick down. When that buzzer finally

Midwest Conference honoree.

sounded and the official’s whistle blew, one last rush of adrenaline propelled us toward each other

FOCUSING ON TEAMWORK

in the middle of the field. WE WIN! Sweat, tears, and

In the six years that Brenna Kelly ‘10 played on the

teammates all piled together celebrating an MPA first:

Girls Varsity Tennis Team at MPA, the Panthers made

We were going to state.”

five trips to the State Tournament, winning twice.

Kelly, who’s acclaimed by former Head Girls’ Tennis

“The most important way that MPA prepared me for

Coach Justen Seim as “one of the smartest players

collegiate soccer was by showing me the importance

I’ve ever coached,” played a critical role in that

of teamwork,” Midelfort-Vognar remembers. “I

success. She selected Emory University to continue

learned that a team is greater than the sum of the

her tennis career at the collegiate level.

individuals involved. It was with this mindset that I entered college, and it was this mindset that allowed me to succeed in college.”

LOWER SCHOOL STUDENTS SPEND TWO+ HOURS PER WEEK ON PHYSICAL EDUCATION

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ON-STAFF COACHES

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NO-CUT ATHLETIC POLICY

INDIVIDUAL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

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193 UPPER AND MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETES THIS FALL

TEAM STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Photo courtesy of Nick Gardner '14

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YEARS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH TEACHING EXPERIENCE

21 YEARS OF ATHENA AWARD WINNERS

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Photo of Nick Campanelli '11 courtesy of University of Puget Sound Athletics

FIVE MPA COACHES ARE ALUMNI

30,000

SQUARE FEET OF HARDWOOD IN THE LANSING CENTER

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SPORTS TEAMS AND CLUBS

14 ATHLETIC CLUBS AND GROUPS

Photo courtesy of Mason Ferlic '11

200 METER INDOOR MCKEOWN TRACK

DEDICATED TIME FOR RECESS OR REST IN ALL THREE DIVISIONS

ACK

ME OR REE

Midelfort-Vognar continued her soccer career at

Like many MPA student athletes, Campanelli

Carleton College. She was a four-year starter for the

was more than a brilliant soccer player. He also

Knights, earning varsity letters from 2003 to 2006

excelled at the French horn, playing in MPA’s most

and helping lead Carleton to the MIAC Conference

select music ensembles as well as in the Tri Metro

Championship in 2006.

Conference Honor Band and the Minnesota Music Educators Association All-State Concert Band.

MPA’s no-cut policy promotes inclusion and sportsmanship, encouraging all to participate and

“MPA helped prepare me for collegiate soccer

contribute to a team. In both team and individual

by giving me an environment in which I could be

sports, great emphasis is placed on the team as a

successful on the field while still maintaining a

way to foster school spirit and build community.

high level of academic success. This proved to be tremendous preparation for succeeding as an NCAA

BALANCING ATHLETICS, ACADEMICS,

student athlete,” says Campanelli. Following an

AND THE ARTS

outstanding career for the Panthers, Campanelli

A balance between athletics, academics, and the

chose to play collegiate soccer at Division III

arts is not found at every school. Often students’

University of Puget Sound.

priorities conflict and they must choose one passion area over another. MPA students are encouraged

Few athletes earn All-State Honors in even one sport.

to dive deep into many passion areas and the

However, Nick Gardner ’14 earned All-State Honors

supportive environment makes doing so possible.

in three sports, excelling in cross country running, Nordic skiing, and track and field.

Brenna Bray ’02 started her athletics career as an eighth grader on the Nordic Ski and Track and Field

Not only was Gardner prepared to succeed as a

Teams. Over the next six years, she became one of

college athlete, continuing his Nordic skiing career

MPA’s most successful endurance athletes in both

at Williams College (which competes at the Division I

sports. Bray joined the Cross Country Team as a

level), he also felt academically ready. “MPA instilled

junior, recording the seventh best cross country

in me a sense of balance that has become my

performance in girls’ team history and earning a

mantra in high-level competition,” he says. “Instead

Tri Metro All-Conference Honorable Mention Award.

of choosing between athletics and academics, I believe both can embolden the other. Instead of

It was cross country running that Bray decided to

defining myself as an athlete or a math major or

pursue at St. Olaf College, bringing with her what she

putting myself in any other box, I define myself as a

learned as an MPA athlete. “I learned the importance

whole person. And I have MPA to thank. Though I’ve

of sleep and rest. It was sometimes challenging in

been a ‘math person’ since first grade, Ms. Buck, Ms.

high school to manage a heavy academic and athletic

Conway, Ms. Kunze, and Ms. Sommer taught me that

load, but the experience was ultimately helpful for

I could also be a ceramics person, a history person,

me,” says Bray. “When I was in college and had more

a language person, and a literature person, too,” he

control over my time, I was able to draw from my high

says.

school experiences to structure my time in a way that helped me perform well both athletically and

This foundation steered him toward Williams

academically.”

College. Gardner explained, “In touring other college ski programs, it often seemed that around

Tri Metro Conference Champions, Section

their sophomore years, athletes needed to make

Champions, State Qualifiers: MPA’s 2010 Boys

the decision to focus on studies or sports, but at

Soccer team will go down as one of the Panthers’ all-

Williams, athletes didn’t ‘sacrifice’ skiing for grades,

time great teams, and midfielder Nick Campanelli ’11

or vice versa. They strove to be the best at both. This

was the glue that held the team together.

mentality has created one of the best teams in the nation and for me, it is in perfect alignment with my MPA education.”

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WHEN DID YOU JOIN THE MPA COMMUNITY? I first came to MPA in 2008 as a student teacher from the University of St. Thomas and as the Junior Varsity Girls Soccer coach. I was also a substitute teacher at MPA in 2009–10 before moving on to my first teaching job in Mountain Lake, Minn. I came back to MPA in 2015 as an assistant coach for the Varsity Boys Basketball Team. I was hired as a full-time physical education teacher for the 2017–18 school year and am currently co-head coach with Mike Scinto of the Varsity Girls Soccer Team.

WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO MPA? Longtime MPA faculty member Sue Samuelson was one of my professors at the University of St. Thomas and invited me to come to complete my student teaching experience with the physical education teachers at MPA. I was amazed by the friendly faculty and staff, the engaged students, and the beautiful facilities.

I have enjoyed staying connected to the community since then.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE MPA MOMENT? Last winter, the Boys Varsity and Junior Varsity Basketball Teams took a trip to Duluth for a game against Marshall. It was a close game, but MPA pulled out the win. Not only was the game memorable, but it was a great team-bonding experience that included going to Lake Superior and eating dinner at Grandma’s.

WHAT’S YOUR SECRET TALENT? I’ve got a really good eye for spotting wildlife. If my family is out for a walk, bike ride, or kayaking, I love to spot turtles, eagles, deer, and other creatures along the way.

WHAT’S A LITTLE-KNOWN FACT ABOUT YOU? My wife, Clare Halloran, is an MPA alum from the class of 2003. We met as assistant coaches for the Girls Varsity Soccer Team in 2009.

Head coaches at the time—Mike Scinto and Al Greimel—were very proud of their matchmaking

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skills. We welcomed our first daughter, Norah, to our family this past August.

Mr. Sheehan is one of five physical education and health teachers at MPA who brings fun, unique experiences to classes PreK–12.

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MPA 2 016–2 017 A N N UA L R E P OR T

Dear MPA Families, Alumni, and Friends, Because of your inspiring and unwavering support, Mounds Park Academy continues to thrive as an academically rigorous institution, a joyful community, and a unique and safe space where students can dream big, do right, and stir the human spirit.

This edition of MPA Now, which includes the 2016–2017 Annual Report, highlights how your investment in our school has accelerated the launch of new programs, enriched our curriculum, and enhanced our facilities. Your financial gifts and volunteer hours have strengthened the fabric of Mounds Park Academy for today’s students, and for the next generation.

It’s truly humbling to see what we can achieve together, and to witness the positive and powerful impact of philanthropy on our community. With deep appreciation, thank you for your generous contributions.

Jennifer Gatti MPA Trustee, Development Committee Chair, Parent

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MPA Leadership Circle Mounds Park Academy’s Leadership Circle recognizes current families, alumni, parents of alumni, grandparents, and other friends who have made significant gifts in support of the school.

This includes, but is not limited to, gifts of $2,500 or above to the MPA Fund, restricted gifts of $2,500 or above in support of new initiatives or programs, or significant in-kind contributions that help offset the school’s operational budget.

Thank you to the following donors for your philanthropic leadership and for making a substantial difference in the lives of our students.

Your gifts directly impact the quality of the education we are able to provide by ensuring that the best teachers, curricular offerings, extra-curricular programs, and tuition assistance are available to our students. Your leadership transforms the lives of our students and for that, we thank you.

Karl and Leah Anderson

Nilton and Karin Gil

Jeffrey and Jacqueline Mudge

Tamra and Richard Anderson

Paul and Lori Guggenheim

Peter and Karla Myers

Steve and Jane Arsenault

Sanders and Doreen Gwin

Ford and Catherine Nicholson

Beth Averbeck and Gary Schwochau

Kevin and Polly Hart

Chad '97 and Laura Nicholson

Emily '91 and Bryce Binstadt

Chris and Amy Hawley

Rob and Mary Nicoski

Neelima and Rama Boddipalli

Jeffrey Hill and Diane Ogren

Steve and Pam Nippolt

Brian and Jennifer Boyle

Thomas and Laura Hockert

Jesse Okie and Mary Harrington

Dana Boyle

Wayne and Dianne Hoeschen

Brent and Melissa Peacock

Robin and Gregg Brooksbank

Scott and Jennifer Holloway

Jim Poradek and Katharine Gotham

Courtenay '91 and Whitney Brown

Ron Hook

Andrew and Karen Portis

Kofi Bruce and Amy Christensen-Bruce

William Hudson and Ross Olson

Anudeep Rahil and Timinder Biring

Ryan '90 and M'Liz Campbell

Beth Janke and Betsy Furman

Kevin Rhodes and Melinda Lopes

Jim Caspers and Cory Pope

Chris and Jeanine Jesmer

Tim and Melinda Samsel

James '97 and Samantha Cordon

Norman Jones and Sandra Schreur Jones

Susan and Bill Sands

Jenean and Peter Cordon

Gary and Dawn Jurkovich

Tim and Mary Scanlan

John and Gretchen Corkrean

Kurt Keogh and Colleen Casey

Joseph and Christi Schmitt

Michael Dai and Gail Engstrom

Robert King

Gary and Suzanne Schwartz

Robert and Fay DeBellis

Eric Korbach and Beth Eckhardt

Dan and Emily Shapiro

Joy and Lior Elazary

Maurice Kuypers and Denise Rutherford

Sanjay and Anju Syal

Daniel and Elizabeth Esch

Deborah LaChapelle

Norman Troullier and Christine Stanson

Nan Etzwiler and Dan O'Neill

Tom and Karen Lansing

Frank and Judith Tschida

Jonathon Faust and Jessica Flynn

Matthew and Christine Larson

Michael and Lisa Vale

Elizabeth and David Finch

Sandy and Alan Law

Karen Weiss and Sally Doherty

Jerry and Karen Francois

Randy and Jennifer Lindrud

Judy Wood

Walter and Stefanie Galicich

Sheri '86 and Thomas Lyons

Pat and Jill Wyant

James and Cindy Gardner

Matt and Jennifer MacDonald

James Ziegler and Susan Knapp

James and Joan Gardner

Daniel and Heidi McKeown

Rahoul Ghose and Lynne Bardy

Michael and Susan Mercer

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MPA Legacy Society The MPA Legacy Society honors those families and individuals who have made provisions for Mounds Park Academy in their estate plans. Your generosity will provide for the school’s future, ensuring that generations to come benefit from MPA’s innovative, supportive, and rigorous learning environment. Regardless of the size of your gift, your legacy contribution will have a lasting impact on promising young students. Thank you for your commitment to sustaining MPA’s legacy and for having the foresight to ensure a bright future for our students.

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Karen and George Benz

Lance '93 and Betsy (Brewer) '95 Harris

Christopher '95 and Danielle Parish

Dana Boyle

Scott and Jennifer Holloway

Brent and Melissa Peacock

Fosten and Beverly Boyle*

William Hudson and Ross Olson

Wade Peterson '87

Robin and Gregg Brooksbank

Robert Kreischer

Chris and Dwight Porter

Jim Caspers and Cory Pope

David and Susanna Meyer

Susan and Bill Sands

Jenean and Peter Cordon

Peter and Karla Myers

Mary Ann Smith*

Nan Etzwiler and Dan O’Neill

Jerry and Gail Neren

Sandy Kreischer Smith

Robert* and Suzanne Flotten

Ford and Catherine Nicholson

Glen Taylor

James and Cindy Gardner

Richard and Nancy Nicholson

Camille and Louis Wainwright

James and Joan Gardner

Jesse Okie and Mary Harrington

Donald and Esther Williams *Deceased

MPA Alumni Giving

Thank you to the following alumni for their generous donations. Without you, Mounds Park Academy programs would not be possible and countless students would miss out on the MPA experience. Your contributions affirm the hard work and dedication of our exceptional faculty and staff. Join us as we highlight our youngest alums for their involvement and generosity! Any Graduate of the Last Decade who contributes $25 or more is recognized for his or her support of MPA with a GOLD Society membership and a star beside his or her name.

Thank you, alumni!

Amanda Abdo Sheahan '92 and Bill Sheahan Dina Abdul-Rahman Israel '95 and Jeff Israel

Adam Frudden '08 H

Kelsey (Ober) '05 and John LaValle

Michelle Galbavy '15

Avalon Levey '11 H

Benjamin Gardner '12

Christopher Lindrud '16 H

Demetrios '87 and Eryn Geokezas

Nicholas '96 and Jill Livingston

Kathryn Andersen '09 H

Molly Gherty '02

Kristi (Anello) '00 and Ande Lund

Katherine Andrews '09 H

Shannon Gherty Anderson '00

Sheri (Boerbon) '86 and Thomas Lyons

Asha Bandal '00

and Bradley Anderson

Isaac Marshall '11 H

Nathan Bander '09 H

Cathryn Glueck '04

Karli McGill '03

Matthew Bander '11

Missy Goldberg '07 H

Justin McKee '97

Leland Barker '06

Sara Goodno '16 H

Kevin McQuade '07

Eric Baudry '10

Kristi (Wood) '89 and Jeremy Green

Joshua Meltzer '09 H

Julie (Epstein) Baum '91

Amy (Kemper) '90 and Dan Haase

Hillary Mercer Graves '96 and Rich Graves

Elin Beck '08

Jackson Hagen '09

Jennifer Merry-Baldwin '87

Karl Berget '07 H

Nina Hagen '11

Emily (Spilseth) '91 and Bryce Binstadt

Clare Halloran '03 and Timothy Sheehan

Marian Messing '07

Alexandra Bolduan '05

Joseph Hammer '15 H

Cameron Meyer-Mueller '13

Brendan Boyle '14 H

Hannah Harms '17

Claire '00 and Bryant Mielke Rogness

Stephanie Boyum '00

Maren (Krebsbach) '95 and Eric Hayes

Matthew Miller '09 H

Elaine Bransford '97 and Nikola Govich

Suzanne (Doebler) '94 and Chris Haynes

George Mills '04 and Barclay Woodbury

Sarah Brendzel '07 H

Andrea Heil '10 H

Kathleen (Murphy) '97 and Rob Miltner

Erica (Utgaard) '96 and Matt Brewinski

Lisa Herman '12

Cameron Montour '07 H

Megan Bridges '97

Michelle Hesterberg '07 H

Ellyn (Scibora) '91 and Chris Mortimer

Charles Brower '09 H

Weston Hoard '00

Nicolas Murphy '10

Courtenay '91 and Whitney Brown

Christian Holmen '90

Laura Myers '11 H

Sam '94 and Karen Brown

Thomas Hooven '97 and Christina Graves

Chad '97 and Laura Nicholson

Andrew '93 and Margaret Burke

Robert Hope '96 and Sarah Shanley Hope

Catherine Nicholson '12 H

Catherine (Boult) '98 and Philip Bye

Kristian Horvei '00

Laura Nicholson '14 H

Brendan Byrne '06 H

Hannah Irvine '08

Pondie Nicholson Taylor '02

Ryan '90 and M'Liz Campbell

Benjamin Jacobson '94

Meredith Cavin '06

Brook '93 and Anne Johnson

Sarah O'Connor '87 and Patrick Jackson

Aaron Cheng '07

Ty Johnston '04

Adam '88 and Pamela Orandi

James '97 and Samantha Cordon

Beryl Kaczmarczik '08 H

Jeffrey Pabarcus '05

Kethan Dahlberg '14

Daniel '86 and Lauren Kaplan

Heather Parish '92

Kian Dahlberg '16

Rachel (Gates) '02 and Ravi Katkar

Christopher '95 and Danielle Parish

Juliet Dana '05

Lauren (Sperry) '00 and Steve Kavan

Molly Petersen '03

Patricia Dana '07 H

Lindsey Kenyon '08 H

Laura Petersen '06 H

Jeremy Drucker '97

Peter Kieselbach '06 H

Wade Peterson '87

Valerie DuBreuil '03

Kimberley Kirby '06 H

Jennifer Portis '16 H

Abigail (Kline) '98 and Alex Duffine

Lesley Kroupa '97 and Christopher Kearns

Emily Rhodes '15

Maureen Ellis '97

Amy (Effenberger) '01 and Nathan Kuchta

Kathryn Roach '11 H

Ann Entwistle '02

Noel Larson '98 and Robert Longden

Anne Robinson '97

Francis '95 and Mindy Farrell

Andrew Lasch '09 H

McKenzie Roese '09 H

Robert Fox '00

Carolyn Lasch '11 H

Margaret Rose '89

and Joseph Baldwin

and Mark Taylor

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Rebecca Ruprecht-Barrett '00 and Brian Barrett Vance Ryan '08 H Erik Sand '03 Logan Sand '08 H Sarah Sandstrom '97 Callan Schackor '13 H Jacob Schwartz '09 H Laurel Schwartz '11 H Bill '88 and Stephanie Seymour Paul Shapiro '05 Katie (Ditmore) Sinaikin '97 David Sorenson '97 Greta Stacy '11 H Emma Stacy '15 Katherine Steffes Dean '97 and Matthew Dean

MPA Fund

Andrew and Karen Portis

every gift to the MPA Fund. Unrestricted

Tim and Mary Scanlan

Mounds Park Academy appreciates contributions at all levels make it possible for MPA to enhance our programs and facilities, compensate deserving teachers, offer tuition assistance, and so much more. Without the philanthropic support of our donors, the MPA experience would not be possible. In an effort to recognize those who contribute to the MPA Fund, we have established giving levels. Every gift counts in all amounts! Your participation makes a difference.

Tim and Melinda Samsel Karen Weiss and Sally Doherty LEADER • $2,500–4,999 Tamra and Richard Anderson Karl and Leah Anderson Anonymous Steve and Jane Arsenault Associated Eye Care Beth Averbeck and Gary Schwochau Emily '91 and Bryce Binstadt Dana Boyle Bremer Bank - Saint Paul Kofi Bruce and Amy Christensen-Bruce Jim Caspers and Cory Pope

Jennie Steldt '94

VISIONARY • $25,000 AND UP

John and Gretchen Corkrean

Ann Stewart '11 H

Brian and Jennifer Boyle

Michael Dai and Gail Engstrom

The King Family Foundation

Robert and Fay DeBellis

Michael and Lisa Vale

Dellwood Foundation, Inc.

Kendra Stone '14 H Alison Suzukamo '09 H Conor '99 and Amy Toohey Herbert Tousley '97 Shelley Turk '97 Kelly Turpin '04 Benjamin Ullery '00 Christopher Utgaard '92 Hena Vadher '13 Michael Velin '06 H Todd Wandell '95 Shay Weinblatt '97 Karen West '06 H Andrea Wisniewski '08 H Leah Wisniewski '12 Jessica Wong '05 Garseng Wong '11 Ryan Wood '96 Amanda Xu '04 Viva Yang '97 Debora Yones '89 Amy Yuan '17

Jonathon Faust and Jessica Flynn BENEFACTOR • $10K–24,999

Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

Robin and Gregg Brooksbank

Walter and Stefanie Galicich

Nan Etzwiler and Dan O'Neill

Nilton and Karin Gil

James and Cindy Gardner

Paul and Lori Guggenheim

Kevin and Polly Hart

Sanders and Doreen Gwin

Robert King

Chris and Amy Hawley

Tom and Karen Lansing

Thomas and Laura Hockert

Daniel and Heidi McKeown

Scott and Jennifer Holloway

Ford and Catherine Nicholson

William Hudson and Ross Olson

Brent and Melissa Peacock

Norman Jones and Sandra Schreur Jones

Anudeep Rahil and Timinder Biring

Kowalski's Market

Sanjay and Anju Syal

Deborah LaChapelle

Frank and Judith Tschida

Sandy and Alan Law Randy and Jennifer Lindrud

AMBASSADOR • $5K–9,999

Kevin Rhodes and Melinda Lopes

Neelima and Rama Boddipalli

Medtronic Foundation

Courtenay '91 and Whitney Brown

Michael and Susan Mercer

James '97 and Samantha Cordon

Jeffrey and Jacqueline Mudge

Daniel and Elizabeth Esch

Rob and Mary Nicoski

Elizabeth and David Finch

Steve and Pam Nippolt

James and Joan Gardner

Joseph and Christi Schmitt

Wayne and Dianne Hoeschen

Gary and Suzanne Schwartz

Chris and Jeanine Jesmer

Dan and Emily Shapiro

Kurt Keogh and Colleen Casey

Norman Troullier and Christine Stanson

Maurice Kuypers and Denise Rutherford

Judy Wood

Peter and Karla Myers

Pat and Jill Wyant

Chad '97 and Laura Nicholson

James Ziegler and Susan Knapp

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BUILDER • $1K–2,499 Chris and Billi Jo Aamodt

Alice O'Brien Foundation

Paul and Kathi Peterson

Matt and Jennifer MacDonald

Abe and Kristen Appert

Curtis and Linda Peterson

Barry Madore and Kirstin Scanlan Madore

John Berdusco

Salem Foundation

Robert and Mary Messner

John and Ruth Bergerson

Gary and Pat Sauer

Cynthia Meyer

Virgil and Bonnie Brenny

Mark Scheible and Beth Wegner

George Mills '04 and Barclay Woodbury

Andrew Brosi and Turi Svennevig-Brosi

Schwab Fund for Charitable Giving

Matthew and Jane Moore

Tom and Nancee Bruggeman

Jason and Elizabeth Schwalen

Cynthia Mueller

Huck and Chrissie Cammack

Securian Financial Group

NAU Country Insurance Company

Jim and Kris Christiansen

Thomas and Bonnie Strand

Network for Good

Consumer Justice Center

The Minneapolis Foundation

Pondie Nicholson Taylor '02

Norb and Mary Ellen Conzemius

Stanley Thiele

Jenean and Peter Cordon

Tobi Tanzer and Rene Tragatsch

Stephen and Cindy Olk

Don and Sharon Dolan

Mary B. Vergin

Adam '88 and Pamela Orandi

Fred and Carol Entwistle

Renee and David Wright

Piper Jaffray & Co.

Thomas and Mary FitzGerald

Jordan and Christi Zweig

William Platz and Todd Savage

Les and Meredith Forgosh

and Mark Taylor

Chris and Dwight Porter

Todd Fruchterman

ADVOCATE • $500–999

Premier Banks

Nick and Ingrid Gangestad

3M Foundation

Steven and Anne Quam

Jennifer Gatti and Michael Hanson

Abdikafar Aden and Hawo Hersi

Peter Rogers and Suzanne Ogden

Rahoul Ghose and Lynne Bardy

American Center for Philanthropy

Margaret Rose '89

Kevin and Linda Goodno

Ryan Baldwin and Heidi Nelson

Chip and Suanne Sardi

Alfred and Ingrid Harrison

Bartholic Family Foundation

Alexander and Susanne Schmitz

Allan and Lois Hietala

Carolyn Bates

James and Audrey Schwieger

Jeffrey Hill and Diane Ogren

Steve and Nancy Beck

Mark and Judith Segal

Mark and Andrea Honda

Linda Bjornberg

Thomas and Caroline Simonson

Vladimir and Silvia Hugec

Michael and Kathy Bourne

Renee and David Sonka

Peter Jacobs and Carol Hatcher

Makai and Jolene Catudio

Paul and Claire Spilseth

Douglas and Kimberly Jakway

Anthony Collins and Bridget Fitzgerald

LaTasha and Henri St. Arnault

Brad and Maggie Johnston

Andrew and Wendy Cusick

Lori Tapani

Gary and Dawn Jurkovich

Amos Deinard and Yukiko Miyokawa

Traci Tapani

Harvey and Suzanne Kaplan

Anne and Randy DeVout Atchison

Thomson Reuters

Drs. Michael and Kyung Kim

Maxwell and Zoe Dickson

Mani and Harini Upadhyaya

Mary Kowalski

Disciplined Growth Investors, Inc.

Sharon Utgaard

Paul Lafferty and Tara Matthews Lafferty

Craig and Andrea Dodson

Jose Varela and Alexandra Castillo Varela

Kathleen and John Lamey

Abigail '98 and Alex Duffine

Michael and Stephanie Vergin

Land O' Lakes, Inc. Foundation

Mari Espeland and Ken Dahlberg

Tohr Vorvick and Sarah Bellefuil

Matthew and Christine Larson

Fredrikson & Byron, PA

Gina Wallraff

Sheri '86 and Thomas Lyons

Tara Fruchterman

Natalie Waters Seum and Bradley Seum

Deane and Nancy Manolis

Rudy and Ruth Gatti

Robert Wentink and Jacqui Ganser

Margaret A. Cargill Foundation

Cathryn Glueck '04

Mikki Williams and Alan Troske

Microsoft Matching Gifts Program

Sean Grimes and Andrea Carruthers

Jessica Wong '05

Mrs. John H. Myers

Sixto Guiang and Jennifer Mehmel

Jim and Mindi Woodson

Richard and Nancy Nicholson

David and Laurel Gunderson

Jerry Yu and Tanya Liang

Nicholson Family Foundation - Richard

Joe and Shari Hammer Joseph Hammer '15

PROVIDER • $250–499

Michael and Pam Nightingale

John and Catherine Harvanko

Jonathan and Patricia Akers

North Metro Dermatology

Ellen Higgins and John Brower

AmazonSmile Foundation

Henry and Jennifer Ogden

Jenny Housum

Mark and Jane Anderson

Douglas Olson and Charlene McEvoy

Thomas Kieselbach and Anna Davies

Avago Technologies

Christopher '95 and Danielle Parish

Peter Kieselbach '06

Doug and Jennifer Baldwin

Heather Parish '92

Robert and Milly Lalor

J. Randolf and Margaret Beahrs

Curt and Anne Petersen

Jason and Kirsten Long

Karl Berget '07

and Nancy Nicholson Fund

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Amit and Ankita Bhalla

Erik Sand '03

Caitlin Becks

Brad and Angela Bliese

Lawrence Schultz

Mary and Bryan Beggin

Mel and Sue Blowers

Brian and Tracy Serres

Charlotte Bergh '22

Harlan Bos

Brent Sill and Erica Huppert

Rosemary Bergh '26

Remy and Avis Bourne

Katie Sinaikin '97

David and Chari Binstadt

Brendan Boyle '14

Lawrence and Karen Stang

Cherylann Bleeke

Stephanie Boyum '00

Katherine Steffes Dean '97

Jessica Blue and Jon Bergh

Chubb Corporate Giving

and Matthew Dean

Peter and Laura Colton

Alexandra Bolduan '05

Randy Comfort and Lisa Fisher-Comfort

Stephen and Angeline Tan

Mary Bos

Dennis Davidson

Mitch Thomsen and Sue Moses

Norlin and Carole Boyum

Conor '99 and Amy Toohey

Elaine Bransford '97 and Nikola Govich

Beverly and James Docherty

Herbert Tousley '97

Sarah Brendzel '07

Jeremy Drucker '97

Ellen and James Turpin

Erica '96 and Matt Brewinski

Daniel Ethier

Gayle Ulrich and Sharon Smith Ulrich

Megan Bridges '97

Jerry and Karen Francois

United Health Group

Tom and Heather Broneak

Wei Gan and Peihui Zhang

Stephen Vacca and Judith Hennen

Charles Brower '09

General Mills Foundation

Todd Wandell '95

Sam '94 and Karen Brown

Tom and Caroline George

Claudia Waters and Pete Johnson

Julie Brown and Jones Adkins

Ashley and Matthew Goetzke

Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign

Jon and Sally Bruggeman

Ann Frances Gregg and Lucas Gerstner

Daniel and Genevieve Winga

Lisa Buck

Richard and Carol Gross

Ryan Wood '96

Andrew '93 and Margaret Burke

Josh and Trish Hanson

William and Elizabeth Zimmermann

Catherine '98 and Philip Bye

and Stéphanie Bernatchez

Brendan Byrne '06

Gwynn Hietala-Carver Christian Holmen '90

DONOR • $1–249

Amanda Cammack

Warner and Carey Ide

Leah Abbe Bloem and Michael Bloem

Amanda Campbell

Lauren '00 and Steve Kavan

Amanda Abdo Sheahan '92

Arne and Susan Carlson

Ferry Khouw and Helen Hindrawati Ross and Janet Kimmerle Eric Korbach and Beth Eckhardt

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Peter Bohacek and Kristen Hansen

Daniel and Marie Steinberger

and Bill Sheahan Dina Abdul-Rahman Israel '95 and Jeff Israel

Gerald and Rachel Carlson John and Amy Carpenter Meredith Cavin '06

Karen Kozen-Lien

Accenture

Jean Paul and Nancy Chave

Lesley '97 and Christopher Kroupa

Beatrice Alvarez

Aaron Cheng '07

Kari and Jeffrey Kunze-Hoeg

Kathryn Andersen '09

Karl Chun and Jane Neumann

Kenneth and June Lash

Katherine Andrews '09

Community Shares of Minnesota

John and Jeana Lee

Chloe Appert '22

George Connolly and Erin Jordahl

Peter and Diane Ley

Gabrielle Appert '26

Patricia Corkrean

William Madigan

Jessica Appert

Don Craighead

Chad and Heather Mastel

John and Julie Appert

Robert and Paula Cusick

Ralph and Eileen McGinley

Nicolas Appert

Peter Dahlberg and Anuradha Tummala

Zachary and Julie McLean

Apple Inc.

Kethan Dahlberg '14

Claire '00 and Bryant Mielke Rogness

Frank and Marilyn Aspen

Kian Dahlberg '16

Matthew Miller '09

John Baillie and Peg Guilfoyle

George Dalbo

Sara Mohn and William Schultz

Yazdan Bakhsh

Marina Dale and Brian Harms

Kevin Nepsund and Karen Ta

Asha Bandal '00

Jennifer Daly

Catherine Nicholson '12

Nathan Bander '09

Richard and Nancy Dana

Laura Nicholson '14

Michael Bander

Juliet Dana '05

Patti and Kent Osman

Matthew Bander '11

Patricia Dana '07

Robert and Stacy Penkala

Susan Barker

DBA Finer Meats and Eats

Gunnar and Ginnie Peterson

Leland Barker '06

Simon and Michelle De La Pena

Russ Purdy and Amy Schneider Purdy

Eric Baudry '10

Amos and Sue Deinard

Quest Diagnostics Matching Gift Program

Julie Baum '91

Carolina and Jose Del Solar

Jason and Joana Rengstorf

Anna Baxter-Singh

Jordan and Ashley DeNight

Betsy Rest

Elin Beck '08

James Densley and Emily Faber-Densley

Elizabeth and Bill DesLauriers

Marisue Gleason

Michelle Hesterberg '07

Sally DiMartini

Cheryl Godbout Bandal

Weston Hoard '00

Valerie DuBreuil '03

Missy Goldberg '07

Jim and Sandy Hoeg

Ecolab Foundation

Sara Goodno '16

Thomas Hooven '97 and Christina Graves

Larry Edwards and Missy McDonald

Nansee and James Greeley

Robert Hope '96 and Sarah Shanley Hope

Donald and Patricia Effenberger

Jim Greeley

Barbara Horlbeck

Jake and Laura Eibon

Kristi '89 and Jeremy Green

Kristian Horvei

Jean Eibon

Jim and Judy Grubs

Kelly Humphrey

Maureen Ellis '97

Matthew and Brenda Haak

Nadine Ide

Jim and Alice Engstrom

Dan and Amy Haase '90

Hannah Irvine '08

Ann Entwistle '02

John Habermann

Benjamin Jacobson '94

Markus and Sandra Erben

Erik and Jana Hagen

Evelyn and Steve Johnson

Rebecca Erdahl

Jackson Hagen '09

Ty Johnston '04

Loren and Shirley Espeland

Kevin Hagen

Beryl Kaczmarczik '08

Francis '95 and Mindy Farrell

Nina Hagen '11

Daniel '86 and Lauren Kaplan

Laurie and Robert Foss

Andrea Hager

Rachel '02 and Ravi Katkar

Robert Fox '00

Barbara Hall

Larry Kavanagh

Adam Frudden '08

Clare Halloran '03 and Timothy Sheehan

Lindsey Kenyon '08

Ellen and Gary Galbavy

John Halloran and Dianne Wright

Yamini and Carl Kimmerle

Michelle Galbavy '15

Brian and Debra Hanson

Anna King

Bill Gamble and Anne Labovitz

Charles Hathaway and Anne Brataas

Kimberley Kirby '06

Benjamin and Leah Gapinski

Doug and Jolayne Hauge

Vern and Janice Kissner

Benjamin Gardner '12

Nancy Hauschild

Karen Koen

Demetrios '87 and Eryn Geokezas

Maren '95 and Eric Hayes

Nicole and Aaron Koen

Angela and Matthew Gerstner

Suzanne '94 and Chris Haynes

Joe and Debby Kordosky

Molly Gherty '02

Andrea Heil '10

Julie Koster

Shannon Gherty Anderson '00

Brian and Sarah Henke

Robyn and Jeffrey Kramer

Lisa Herman '12

Robert Kreischer

and Bradley Anderson

Meet the Goodno Family As the parents of three girls, Sara ’16, senior Abby, and sophomore Katelyn, Kevin and Linda Goodno came to MPA in 2009 for challenge at appropriate, individualized levels. They found that in the classrooms and through athletics, specifically basketball and soccer. Kevin shares, “They’ve all found athletics as a way to develop skills, be part of a team, and be part of the broader community.

The social interaction with older students helped them mature and be more confident in themselves.”

Grateful for what MPA has provided their girls, Kevin and Linda are quick to volunteer and are generous with their gifts to the school. “Clearly, if you are making contributions, all students are benefiting from that. But you are also showing your own children the importance of being involved in the community, and setting an example for how to leave the places you are a part of in a better position than how you found them,” says Kevin. MPA is so grateful for the many ways the Goodno family contributes to this community—both on and off the courts and fields!

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Martha and Michael Krikava

Garrett Mulrooney and Anissa Mediger

Anne and John Scalia

Jim and Amy Krohn

Nicolas Murphy '10

Callan Schackor '13

Sanjay and Tricia Kuba

Katie and Dan Murr

John Schneider

Amy '01 and Nathan Kuchta

Stephen Muscanto

David Schreifels and Linda Gondringer

David and Barbara Lader

Jacob Schwartz '09

Nancy Lage

Laura Myers '11

Laurel Schwartz '11

Robin Lalor and Steve Schaffel

Courtney Nagle and Scott Burnett

Jennifer and Jim Schwieger

Mike Larson and Anne Cammack

Prashant Nayak and Seema Anwar

Michael and Barbara Scinto

Noel Larson '98 and Robert Longden

Gail Neren

Marvin and Stephanie Segal

Andrew Lasch '09

Eric Netteberg and Julie Wrase

Brynne Seierstad Plant

Carolyn Lasch '11

Jay Noland and Kimberly Strand

Murt and Rollie Seltz

James and Kathleen Lasch

Sarah O'Connor '87 and Patrick Jackson

Bill '88 and Stephanie Seymour

Kelsey '05 and John LaValle

Kari and Michael O'Keefe

Marc and Kathy Shapiro

Avalon Levey '11

Steve Olson and Diane Gobran

Paul Shapiro '05

Leon and Yolla Levitt

Pam Omersa

Steven and Carrie Siegel

David and Terryl Liebgott

Jeffrey Pabarcus '05

Garry and Linda Sill

Jyue and Hatice Lim

Chad Pearson and Mette Flor

Simply Steve's Food Truck

Christopher Lindrud '16

Lisa and Craig Pederson

Ranjit Singh

Nicholas '96 and Jill Livingston

Philip Petermann

Mark and Kathleen Smith

Eric Loukas and Stacy Suberg

Kristine Petersen

Sandy Smith and Greg Giesen

Russell and Ellen Luepker

Laura Petersen '06

David Sorenson '97

Kristi '00 and Ande Lund

Molly Petersen '03

Jay and Joni Springer

Carole Lynne

Chris Peterson

Joseph Springer and Joan Ireland

Bob and Ruth Madore

Garry and Mary Ann Peterson

SRI

Dan and Tasslyn Magnusson

Wade Peterson '87

DeeDee and Jess Stacy

Nisha and Yatheendhar Manicka

Kristeen Petrich

Emma Stacy '15

Todd and Judith Marshall

Sarah Plumb

Greta Stacy '11

Isaac Marshall '11

Mona and Jerry Poehling

Shelley Steingraeber

George and Anastasia Mastrogiorgis

Jennifer Portis '16

Jennie Steldt '94

Michele Maturen

Steve and Caroline Portoghese

Ann Stewart '11

Sarah and James McFarland

John and Kelsi Rahm

James Stewart and Florence Monsour

David and Chris McGaha

Sue Rengstorf

Renette and Scott Stinson

Karli McGill '03

Emily Rhodes '15

Kendra Stone '14

Justin McKee '97

Scott and Sally Richie

Miriam Stone and Andrew McArthur

Chris and Julia McLaughlin

Trudy Richter

Shane and Suzanne Strack

Patrick McLees

Kathryn Roach '11

Hannah Sullivan and David Thompson

Kevin McQuade '07

Frank and Tamara Robertson

Wendy and Peter Sullivan

Joshua Meltzer '09

Susan Robertson

Alison Suzukamo '09

Patricia Meras

Anne Robinson '97

Karen Tarrant

Hillary Mercer Graves '96 and Rich Graves

Ferrol and Catherine Robinson

Sam Thao and Mee Vang

Jennifer Merry-Baldwin '87

McKenzie Roese '09

Travel by Nelson LTD

Karen Rogers

Shelley Turk '97

Marian Messing '07

Karen Rossbach

Kelly Turpin '04

Cameron Meyer-Mueller '13

Rebecca Ruprecht-Barrett '00

Benjamin Ullery '00

and Joseph Baldwin

Lori and Don Migdal

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and Diane Greenwood

and Brian Barrett

US Bank Foundation

Michael Milinovich

Vance Ryan '08

Christopher Utgaard '92

John Miller

Jim and Lois Rydeski

Hena Vadher '13

Kathleen '97 and Rob Miltner

Michael and Susan Saltman

John and Betsy Van Hecke

Joyce Miyamoto and James Faber

Susan and Steve Samuelson

John Velin and Jane Harper

Cameron Montour '07

Logan Sand '08

Michael Velin '06

Ellyn '91 and Chris Mortimer

Sarah Sandstrom '97

Kevin Wahl and Darcy Burgund

Lisa Mueller

Urbano and Beatriz Santiago

Glenn and Jennifer Walter

Renae Wantock John and Jane Wardell

$2,500–4,999

Karen Weiss and Sally Doherty

Nan Etzwiler and Dan O'Neill

Mikki Williams and Alan Troske

Shay Weinblatt '97

Jerry and Karen Francois

Wyoming Machine, Inc.

Karen West '06

Chris and Amy Hawley

James Ziegler and Susan Knapp

Jennifer White

Beth Janke and Betsy Furman

William and Anne Whitsitt

Kurt Keogh and Colleen Casey

$250–499

Rose Wick

Eric Korbach and Beth Eckhardt

Jonathan and Patricia Akers

Karen Widerski

Matt and Jennifer MacDonald

Dana Boyle

Scott Wilson

Peter and Karla Myers

Chipotle

Gayle Winegar Andrea Wisniewski '08 Leah Wisniewski '12

Jenean and Peter Cordon $1,000–2,499

Les and Meredith Forgosh

Acorn Property Management

Jennifer Gatti and Michael Hanson

John Witt

Jim Caspers and Cory Pope

General Mills Box Tops for Education

James Wright and Jeanne Danaher

Michael Dai and Gail Engstrom

Peter Kieselbach '06

Charlie and Maureen Wu

Maxwell and Zoe Dickson

Sarah and James McFarland

Amanda Xu '04

Daniel and Elizabeth Esch

Michael and Susan Mercer

Viva Yang '97

Elizabeth and David Finch

Paula Miller

Marlene Yarusso

Todd Fruchterman

Jeffrey and Jacqueline Mudge

Debora Yones '89

Walter and Stefanie Galicich

Mrs. John H. Myers

Dawn and Peter Zimmerman

David and Laurel Gunderson

Ann Stewart '11

Restricted Giving

Scott and Jennifer Holloway Peter Jacobs and Carol Hatcher

$1–249

Thank you so much to the following

Gary and Dawn Jurkovich

Abe and Kristen Appert

donors for giving to programs and

Land O' Lakes, Inc. Foundation

Jessica Appert

other capital projects. Your gifts allow

Matthew and Christine Larson

Nicolas Appert

us to make special enhancements to

John and Jeana Lee

Best Buy Charitable Trust

our school and programs and, most

Randy and Jennifer Lindrud

George Connolly and Erin Jordahl

importantly, positively elevate the overall

Jason and Kirsten Long

Marina Dale and Brian Harms

MPA experience for our students. Thank

Sheri '86 and Thomas Lyons

Simon and Michelle De La Pena

you for your foresight and contributions.

Ford and Catherine Nicholson

Robert and Fay DeBellis

Polaris Foundation

James Densley and Emily Faber-Densley

$25,000 AND UP

Andrew and Karen Portis

Shirley Espeland

Anonymous

Anudeep Rahil and Timinder Biring

James and Cindy Gardner

Susan and Bill Sands

Tim and Melinda Samsel

Charlie and Ellen Gerstner

The REELL Foundation

Charles Hathaway and Anne Brataas

Jordan and Christi Zweig

Vladimir and Silvia Hugec

$10,000–24,999 Karl and Leah Anderson Daniel and Heidi McKeown Jesse Okie and Mary Harrington Pat and Jill Wyant $5,000–9,999 Robin and Gregg Brooksbank Charles and Ellora Alliss Educational Foundation

Douglas and Kimberly Jakway $500–999

Barry Madore and Kirstin Scanlan Madore

Chris and Billi Jo Aamodt

Heather and Chad Mastel

Philip Billings

George and Anastasia Mastrogiorgis

Emily '91 and Bryce Binstadt

Naomi Munzner

Peter Dahlberg and Anuradha Tummala

Pondie Nicholson Taylor '02

Rahoul Ghose and Lynne Bardy

and Mark Taylor

Nilton and Karin Gil

Patrick Opatz and Stephanie Hawkinson

John and Catherine Harvanko

Chad Pearson and Mette Flor

Joy and Lior Elazary

Jeffrey Hill and Diane Ogren

Mona and Jerry Poehling

James and Joan Gardner

Thomas and Laura Hockert

Trudy Richter

Ron Hook

Chris and Jeanine Jesmer

Chad Sauer

MPA Parents Association

Ralph and Eileen McGinley

Mark Scheible and Beth Wegner

Brent and Melissa Peacock

Michael and Pam Nightingale

Murt and Rollie Seltz

Gary and Suzanne Schwartz

Rene Tragatsch and Tobi Tanzer

Renee and David Sonka

Norman Troullier and Christine Stanson

Valley Bookseller

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Meet DeeDee Stacy Fourth grade teacher DeeDee Stacy came to MPA in 1989 and is the parent of two alumnae, Greta ’11 and Emma ’15. She has given to MPA in so many generous ways, most publicly as the Swim Club coach since 2004 (see page seven).

“I make the choices that I make about my time because I am passionate about what I do. Beyond the classroom, all of us faculty members have passions we choose to share—for some people it is the art shows they take the kids to, for some it is coaching athletics—and for me, it was trying to establish a swim program for our youngest kids,” DeeDee shares.

Uniquely positioned as both a teacher and a parent of alumni, she wholeheartedly believes that students need to see their teachers going above and beyond because that is what is expected of them. “I recognize the hours that others have put in for my own children in speech, debate, drama, art, music, athletics, and academics. I know what that extra mile meant to my girls.

I hope to give that same feeling to all of our current students.”

Honorary and Memorial Gifts

Isak Dai

Joe Kordosky

Jim and Alice Engstrom

Craig and Andrea Dodson

IN HONOR OF

Adam Frudden '08

Anne D. Atchison

Marina Dale

Clare Halloran '03 and Timothy Sheehan

Marian Messing '07

Juliet Dana '05

The Myers Family

Nathan Bander '09

Marilyn Fritz Shardlow

Matthew Bander '11

Christian Holmen '90

Brent and Melissa Peacock

Andrew Lasch '09 Matthew Miller '09

Steven and Carrie Siegel Karli and Raul D. Gasteazoro Trudy Richter

Cullen and Larkin Barker Susan Barker Barbara Bradley

Bob and Ruth Madore Maureen Ellis '97

Richard Meacock

Jim Greeley

Patricia Dana '07 Robert Fox '00

Kevin Groebner

Christian Holmen '90

Christian Holmen '90

Avalon Levey '11

Christian Holmen '90 Maureen Conway

Lily, Stella, and Tallulah Madore

Nansee Greeley

Avalon Levey '11 Rolando Castellanos

Nancy Lage

George Mills '04 and Barclay Woodbury The Heil Women

The Myers Family

Andrea Heil '10

Brent and Melissa Peacock

Maureen Ellis '97

Curt and Anne Petersen

Michelle Hesterberg '07

Arecelia Hudson Olson

Curtis and Linda Peterson

Christian Holmen '90

Rebecca Erdahl

Garseng Wong '11

Katie and Dan Murr

Chris Jensen

Dylan Merchant

McKenzie Roese '09

Christian Holmen '90

Avalon Levey '11

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Gayle Winegar

and Maya Mueller Merchant Lisa Mueller

Isaac Muscanto

John Frances Potter Wilkinson

ArtStart

Stephen Muscanto and Diane Greenwood

Mark Flannagan

Anne and Randy DeVout Atchison

Gordon Gendler

B52 Burgers and Brew

Jenny Housum

Ryan Baldwin and Heidi Nelson

Will, Ian, Charlotte, and Grace Olson Douglas Olson and Charlene McEvoy Anne Petersen

Bartlett Tree Experts Matthew Gardner '92

John Berdusco

James and Joan Gardner

Bibelot

Molly Petersen '03 Tony Reimers

Biercycle Adventures, LLC. Rick Kemper

Big Steer Meats

Dan and Tasslyn Magnusson

Big Thrill Factory

Marian Messing '07 Emma Rengstorf

Emily '91 and Bryce Binstadt Mary Ann Lockhart

Neelima and Rama Boddipalli

James and Joan Gardner

Body Work by Katrina

Jason and Joana Rengstorf Sue Rengstorf

Mary Bos Joan Munzner

Michael and Kathy Bourne

Naomi Munzner

Brian and Jennifer Boyle

Aili Ridgers Mikki Williams and Alan Troske

Breadsmith John Norton

Brittany Kubovec Photography

Barbara Horlbeck

Robin and Gregg Brooksbank

Tommy and Joseph Sauer Gary and Pat Sauer Marc Shapiro

Kofi Bruce and Amy Christensen-Bruce Laurel Jones '02

Bruegger's Bagels

Pondie Nicholson Taylor '02

Lisa Buck

and Mark Taylor

Tamra and Richard Anderson Evan and Sophia Smith Gayle Ulrich and Sharon Smith Ulrich Susan Thacker Maureen Ellis '97

Cafe Latte Amanda Cammack

Bette Ruprecht

Huck and Chrissie Cammack

Marlene Yarusso

Ryan '90 and M'Liz Campbell

In-Kind Gifts

Jim Caspers and Cory Pope

Thank you to the following donors for their in-kind donations of goods and services.

Dennis and Sara Cernohous Sailaja Chandrapati and Srinivas Somayajula

We appreciate the many items that are

Charlie Chen and Cissy Xu

Ellen Turpin

donated to the school each year, such

Jim and Kris Christiansen

The Myers Family

as classroom supplies, library books,

Colleen McKenzie Photography

Brent and Melissa Peacock

recess equipment, art supplies, office

Commonwealth Properties

necessities, decorations and food for

George Connolly and Erin Jordahl

Renae Wantock

Lower School parties, as well as auction

Continental Diamond

Kevin McQuade '07

items for the annual Spring Auction!

Norb and Mary Ellen Conzemius

Thank you again for your gifts.

CorePower Yoga

Zosha Winegar-Schultz

Costco A. Johnson & Sons Florist

Andrew and Wendy Cusick

Chris and Billi Jo Aamodt

Cycle Bar

IN MEMORY OF

Abbott Paint and Carpet

RJ and Amy Dahiya

Bradley Boyle

Accolades Salon & Spa

Peter Dahlberg and Anuradha Tummala

Brendan Boyle '14

Acme Comedy Club

Michael Dai and Gail Engstrom

Air Choice One

George Dalbo

Todd DiMartini

Al Vento

Marina Dale and Brian Harms

Sally DiMartini

Tamra and Richard Anderson

Robert and Fay DeBellis

Lawrence Schultz

Karl and Leah Anderson

Carolina and Jose Del Solar

Roger Eibon

Anonymous

Dellwood Hills Country Club

Jean Eibon

Jessica Appert

Beverly and James Docherty

Nicolas Appert

Eckroth Music

Steve and Jane Arsenault

Emagine Theater

Arthur's Jewlers

Nan Etzwiler and Dan O'Neill 35

FastSigns Maplewood

Gary and Dawn Jurkovich

Rob and Mary Nicoski

Elizabeth and David Finch

Karin's Services LLC

Michael and Pam Nightingale

Denise Fitch and Dave Jacobson

Kelley Galleries

North Metro Dermatology

Flat Earth Brewing Co.

Ashish and Anshu Khandpur

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Foss Swim School

Robert King

Kevin Nyenhuis

Jerry and Karen Francois

Knoke's Chocolates and Nuts

Henry and Jennifer Ogden

Freestyle Yogurt

Nicole and Aaron Koen

Kari and Michael O'Keefe

Dan and Jerri Freier

Eric Korbach and Beth Eckhardt

Douglas Olson and Charlene McEvoy

Fresh Thyme Farmers Market

Kowalski's Market

Paper Lemon Photo

Todd Fruchterman

Kari and Jeffrey Kunze-Hoeg

Park Square Theatre

Gabberts Design Studio

La Patisserie

Patina

Walter and Stefanie Galicich

Paul Lafferty and Tara Matthews Lafferty

Brent and Melissa Peacock

James and Joan Gardner

Kathleen and John Lamey

Gunnar and Ginnie Peterson

Jennifer Gatti and Michael Hanson

Matthew and Christine Larson

Pink Moose Boutique

Tom and Caroline George

Mike Larson and Anne Cammack

Pink Parasol

Angela and Matthew Gerstner

James and Kathleen Lasch

Pioneer Power

Rahoul Ghose and Lynne Bardy

John and Jeana Lee

PJ Murphy's Bakery

Zara Gil '26

Peter and Diane Ley

William Platz and Todd Savage

Ginko's Coffee House

Life Core Yoga

Pool and Yacht Club

Marisue Gleason

Scott and Carrie Lindgren

Punch Neapolitan Pizza

Ashley and Matthew Goetzke

Jason and Kirsten Long

Russ Purdy and Amy Schneider Purdy

Green Lotus Yoga and Healing Center

Lost Spur Golf Course

Steven and Anne Quam

Sanders and Doreen Gwin

Love Your Melon

Radiance Medspa

Josh and Trish Hanson

Sheri '86 and Thomas Lyons

Josh Reimnitz

Hannah Harms '17

Matt and Jennifer MacDonald

Susan Robertson

Kevin and Polly Hart

Barry Madore and Kirstin Scanlan Madore

Saint Paul Ballet

Chris and Amy Hawley

David and Belinda Manolis

Tim and Melinda Samsel

Healing Insight Acupuncture

Massage by Suzanne

Susan and Steve Samuelson

Health Foundations Family Health

George and Anastasia Mastrogiorgis

Sandbox Theatre

and Birth Center

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MB2 Raceway

Chip and Suanne Sardi

Heppner's Auto Wash

Sarah and James McFarland

Schmitt Music Company

Hilda Berdie Photography

Daniel and Heidi McKeown

Gary and Suzanne Schwartz

Hire A Host

Robert and Mary Messner

Henry R. Schwartz '25

Thomas and Laura Hockert

Timothy and Michelle Mick

Mark and Judith Segal

Scott and Jennifer Holloway

Midwest Consulting Partners

Sencha Tea Bar

Barbara Horlbeck

Minnesota Orchestra

Garry and Linda Sill

Hovland Conservatory of Music

Minnesota State Fair

Thomas and Caroline Simonson

William Hudson and Ross Olson

Minnesota Vikings

Elizabeth Slocum and Robin Brown

Huge Improv Theater

Minnesota Wild Hockey

Mark and Kathleen Smith

Joseph and Tricia Hutton

Minnesota Zoo

Renee and David Sonka

Inspiration Performing Arts Center

Mississippi Market Natural Foods Co-up

Spectacle Shoppe

Peter Jacobs and Carol Hatcher

Mister Car Wash

Scott and Jean Spisak

Kapil and Tina Jain

Matthew and Jane Moore

Spruce Flowers and Home

Douglas and Kimberly Jakway

MPA Parents Association

DeeDee and Jess Stacy

Chris and Jeanine Jesmer

MSP - Plumbing, Heating, Air

Stages Theatre Company

Jessica Smith Photography

Jeffrey and Jacqueline Mudge

Stephanie's

Jewish Community Center

Maya C. Mueller Merchant '22

SteppingStone Theatre

Jewish Community Relations Council

Katie and Dan Murr

StevenBe

Brook '93 and Anne Johnson

Peter and Karla Myers

Stevie Ray's Improv Company

Peter Johnson and Melissa Tuura-Johnson

Courtney Nagle and Scott Burnett

Studio One Yoga

Norman Jones and Sandra Schreur Jones

Prashant Nayak and Seema Anwar

Don and Pat Sullivan

Jungle Theater

Eric Netteberg and Julie Wrase

Wendy and Peter Sullivan

Surly Brewing Company Sweatshop Health Club Sanjay and Anju Syal Tailor Made Nutrition Lori Tapani Karen Tarrant The Boxed Leaf The Red Balloon Bookshop The Shire The St. Paul Hotel The Unofficial Trader Joe's Tria Restaurant, Bar and Event Center TST Creative Catering Two Bettys Green Cleaning Service Mani and Harini Upadhyaya Michael and Lisa Vale Vibrance Med Spa Gina Wallraff Glenn and Jennifer Walter Renae Wantock Natalie Waters Seum and Bradley Seum Wendell Pittenger Golf Operations William and Anne Whitsitt Wild Birds Unlimited Brian and Peggy Willett Jessica Wong '05 Woodlane Flowers Charlie and Maureen Wu Pat and Jill Wyant Jackie Wylie Xclusive Fitness Amy Yuan '17 Michael Zajac and Megan Kavanagh James Ziegler and Susan Knapp

Spring Auction

Besides being a great deal of fun, the MPA Spring Auction is our largest community event and only fundraiser.

Thanks to the generous MPA community, we raised more than $160,000 at the 2017 auction. There are two primary functions of the auction. First, it is an opportunity for all parents, alumni, faculty, and friends to build community and to celebrate our common interest in education. Second, it is an opportunity to raise much needed funds. Thank you to our 2017 Spring Auction donors!

Chris and Billi Jo Aamodt Jonathan and Patricia Akers Karl and Leah Anderson Tamra and Richard Anderson Anonymous Abe and Kristen Appert Steve and Jane Arsenault Associated Eye Care Yazdan Bakhsh Doug and Jennifer Baldwin Ryan Baldwin and Heidi Nelson Emily '91 and Bryce Binstadt Neelima and Rama Boddipalli Michael and Kathy Bourne Remy and Avis Bourne Dana Boyle Stephanie Boyum '00 Bremer Bank - Saint Paul Robin and Gregg Brooksbank Kofi Bruce and Amy Christensen-Bruce Jon and Sally Bruggeman Jim Caspers and Cory Pope Makai and Jolene Catudio Jim and Kris Christiansen Randy Comfort and Lisa Fisher-Comfort George Connolly and Erin Jordahl Consumer Justice Center Jenean and Peter Cordon John and Gretchen Corkrean Don Craighead Andrew and Wendy Cusick Peter Dahlberg and Anuradha Tummala Michael Dai and Gail Engstrom Jeanne Danaher and James Wright Simon and Michelle De La Pena Robert and Fay DeBellis Amos and Sue Deinard

Carolina and Jose Del Solar Jordan and Ashley DeNight Maxwell and Zoe Dickson Beverly and James Docherty Craig and Andrea Dodson Jake and Laura Eibon Markus and Sandra Erben Daniel and Elizabeth Esch Mari Espeland and Ken Dahlberg Nan Etzwiler and Dan O'Neill Elizabeth and David Finch Les and Meredith Forgosh Laurie and Robert Foss Jerry and Karen Francois Fredrikson & Byron, PA Tara Fruchterman Todd Fruchterman Walter and Stefanie Galicich Bill Gamble and Anne Labovitz Wei Gan and Peihui Zhang Nick and Ingrid Gangestad James and Cindy Gardner James and Joan Gardner Jennifer Gatti and Michael Hanson Tom and Caroline George Rahoul Ghose and Lynne Bardy Nilton and Karin Gil Catie Glueck '04 Ashley and Matthew Goetzke Kevin and Linda Goodno Sara Goodno '16 Nansee and James Greeley Ann Frances Gregg and Lucas Gerstner Sean Grimes and Andrea Carruthers David and Laurel Gunderson Sanders and Doreen Gwin Barbara Hall Joe and Shari Hammer Josh and Trish Hanson John and Catherine Harvanko Chris and Amy Hawley Brian and Sarah Henke Jeffrey Hill and Diane Ogren Weston Hoard '00 Thomas and Laura Hockert Scott and Jennifer Holloway William Hudson and Ross Olson Vladimir and Silvia Hugec Warner and Carey Ide Peter Jacobs and Carol Hatcher Douglas and Kimberly Jakway Chris and Jeanine Jesmer 37

Gary and Dawn Jurkovich

Sara Mohn and William Schultz

David Schreifels and Linda Gondringer

Larry Kavanagh

Jeffrey and Jacqueline Mudge

Gary and Suzanne Schwartz

Kurt Keogh and Colleen Casey

Katie and Dan Murr

Mark and Judith Segal

Ferry Khouw and Helen Hindrawati

Peter and Karla Myers

Dan and Emily Shapiro

Peter Kieselbach '06

NAU Country Insurance Company

Garry and Linda Sill

Thomas Kieselbach and Anna Davies

Prashant Nayak and Seema Anwar

Thomas and Caroline Simonson

Robert King

Ford and Catherine Nicholson

Mark and Kathleen Smith

Karen Koen

Nicholson Family Foundation -

Renee and David Sonka

Nicole and Aaron Koen

Ford and Catherine Nicholson

LaTasha and Henri St. Arnault

Eric Korbach and Beth Eckhardt

Rob and Mary Nicoski

Lawrence and Karen Stang

Mary Kowalski

Michael and Pam Nightingale

Sanjay and Anju Syal

Kowalski's Market

Steve and Pam Nippolt

Lori Tapani

Karen Kozen-Lien

Jay Noland and Kimberly Strand

The Minneapolis Foundation

Sanjay and Tricia Kuba

North Metro Dermatology

Tobi Tanzer and Rene Tragatsch

Kari and Jeffrey Kunze-Hoeg

Stephen and Cindy Olk

Travel by Nelson LTD

Deborah LaChapelle

Douglas Olson and Charlene McEvoy

Norman Troullier and Christine Stanson

Paul Lafferty and Tara Matthews Lafferty

Christopher '95 and Danielle Parish

Ellen and James Turpin

Kathleen and John Lamey

Brent and Melissa Peacock

Kelly Turpin '04

Matthew and Christine Larson

Lisa and Craig Pederson

Gayle Ulrich and Sharon Smith Ulrich

Mike Larson and Anne Cammack

Paul and Kathi Peterson

Stephen Vacca and Judith Hennen

John and Jeana Lee

Gunnar and Ginnie Peterson

Jose Varela and Alexandra Castillo Varela

Leon and Yolla Levitt

Andrew and Karen Portis

Mary B. Vergin

Peter and Diane Ley

Jennifer Portis '16

Glenn and Jennifer Walter

Randy and Jennifer Lindrud

Russ Purdy and Amy Schneider Purdy

Natalie Waters Seum and Bradley Seum

Jason and Kirsten Long

Steven and Anne Quam

Karen Weiss and Sally Doherty

Russell and Ellen Luepker

Anudeep Rahil and Timinder Biring

William and Anne Whitsitt

Sheri '86 and Thomas Lyons

Jason and Joana Rengstorf

Mikki Williams and Alan Troske

Matt and Jennifer MacDonald

Sue Rengstorf

Daniel and Genevieve Winga

Barry Madore and Kirstin Scanlan Madore

Scott and Sally Richie

Jessica Wong '05

Heather and Chad Mastel

Susan Robertson

Renee and David Wright

George and Anastasia Mastrogiorgis

Tim and Melinda Samsel

Pat and Jill Wyant

Ralph and Eileen McGinley

Urbano and Beatriz Santiago

Amanda Xu '04

Michael and Susan Mercer

Chip and Suanne Sardi

Jerry Yu and Tanya Liang

Robert and Mary Messner

Mark Scheible and Beth Wegner

James Ziegler and Susan Knapp

George Mills '04 and Barclay Woodbury

Alexander and Susanne Schmitz

Jordan and Christi Zweig

Total Giving

$15,684 Endowment

$74,569 Restricted Gifts $165,800 Spring Auction

$1,316,454

$96,753 Black Box

MPA Fund $629,448

Restricted Gifts $687,006 38

$500,000 Makerspace

$463,648 General Donations

4% P

Income Statement REVENUE

UNRESTRICTED

Tuition (less financial aid)

8,210,000

CONTRIBUTIONS

Contributions

1,316,000

General Donations

463,648

Auxiliary Programs

409,000

Spring Auction

165,800

Investment Return and Interest Earnings

755,000

Other Revenue and Support

349,000

Total

629,448

TOTAL REVENUE

11,039,000

RESTRICTED CONTRIBUTIONS Makerspace

15,684 500,000

Endowment Gifts EXPENSES Instructional and Support Services

7,151,000

Black Box

96,753

General and Administrative

1,886,000

Restricted Gifts

74,569

Plant and Maintenance

476,000

Fundraising

371,000

Total

687,006

Financing Expenses

224,000

Depreciation

1,149,000

TOTAL EXPENSES

11,257,000

TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS

1,316,454

4% Auxiliary Programs

Expenses

64% Instructional and Support Services

7%

Revenue

Investment Return and Interest Earnings

3% Other Revenue and Support

74% Tuition

12% Contributions 2% Financing Expenses 3% Fundraising

4% Plant and Maintenance 10% Depreciation

17% General and Administrative

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