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2016-17: community upd Dear friends of St. Paul’s:
2016-2017 was a banner year for St. Paul’s Episcopal Day School! As a community, guided by our Strategic Roadmap, we focused on four major areas: enhancing the student experience, upgrading our facilities, optimizing enrollment, and building upon our solid financial foundation. As you review our annual report, you will see that we continue to be excellent stewards of our resources. We operate with a balanced budget, maintain recommended levels of reserves, and successfully manage a growing endowment. But, independent schools are expensive enterprises. We must continue to invest in our faculty, facilities, and programs to serve our current students and ensure that St. Paul’s will be in midtown for the next 55 years (and beyond). We have made significant strategic progress, and your support has been critical. After a record auction and Fund-A-Need, we launched our school wide STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) Accelerator and an innovative Project Based Learning initiative. Following a summer of intensive professional development, our teachers are creating challenging, hands-on experiences across all grade levels and across the curriculum. This fall, we also introduced our 5th-8th grade Anchor Trip series. Our 8th graders spent a breathtaking week in the Rockies, team building and learning about the ecology of the region. Over the next few months, our fifth graders will travel to the Ozarks to build leadership skills, our sixth graders will visit Heifer International in Arkansas to learn about global food issues and sustainability, and our 7th graders will visit a working marine lab to better understand our earth’s environment. As we move forward, with your help, we will continue to identify ways to enhance our ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL
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date excellent academic, character education, and chapel programs. In addition to programmatic upgrades, we spent the last fifteen months preparing to completely upgrade and renovate our campus. Teaching and learning are changing rapidly. Students collaborate in small groups; teachers guide students through hands-on experimentation; and students are given frequent opportunities to solve authentic problems. Our teachers and students have embraced this new paradigm, and we must re-imagine our classrooms and learning spaces to meet the needs of our community. After a year of work, we recently finalized and shared our campus master plan. For the past few months, we have been working behind the scenes to prepare for a capital campaign. The initial fundraising feedback has been excellent, and soon we will be asking for community-wide support. We exist to develop confident learners, ethical leaders, and compassionate, engaged citizens. Your ongoing willingness to share your time, talent, and treasure is a critical component of our success. We thank you for your contributions over the last twelve months, and we ask that you continue to make St. Paul’s one of your top philanthropic priorities.
Most Sincerely,
Andrew Myler
Amy Holewinski
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2016-2017 Amy Holewinski President
Brandon Boulware
Matthew Hufft
Denny Chinnock
Christopher Long
Andrew Myler Head of School
Bill Davison
Janda Nielsen
Gordon Gee
Elizabeth O’Neal
Courtney Goddard
Joe Pindell
Latoya Goree
Joe Platt
Craig Hakkio
Brett Posten
Jeanine Haistings
Karen Seitter
Melissa Hendricks
Sarah Telford
Courtney O’Farrell Parents’ Guild The Rev’d Dr. R. Stan Runnels Rector
Whitney Gee Hosty
PARENTS HONOR SON WITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
For two years, Melissa and David have directed gifts from this fund to St. Paul’s for a student scholarship awarded to a student who would not have been able to attend St. Paul’s without their help.
says. “He took a little bit of teasing himself, so he was kind of a champion for the underdog.” “He was always cognizant of those that weren’t as fortunate as others,” David adds, “so he would think it’s really cool that there are some kids at St. Paul’s who might not have otherwise enrolled.”
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When Matthew Skeens ‘08 died in an ATV accident in 2010, his parents, David and Melissa, set up a memorial fund through the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation.
The first student to receive the scholarship provided through gifts from the Matthew Skeens Memorial Fund completed his 8th The Skeens, longtime grade year in May and now members of St. Paul’s attends Rockhurst High Episcopal Church, became School. The Skeens have — David Skeens, Matthew’s father Day School parents when expanded their efforts they enrolled Matt in to provide even more Preschool. Younger sister scholarship support for the 2017-2018 school year. Rachael followed a few years later, and both graduated Through this gift, another family is now able to make St. from St. Paul’s as “lifers.” Paul’s a reality for all three siblings.
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We love the experience we had at St. Paul’s.
“We loved the experience we had at St. Paul’s,” David says. “It seemed like just a natural thing to help others who couldn’t attend without some assistance.” Matt, who played basketball, liked rap music and loved hanging out with friends, would have been pleased with this tribute, his parents say. He was always quick to stand up for kids who were being teased or left out, his mom says. “He was this huge, red headed kid,” Melissa
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“The Skeens’ generosity has truly changed the life of the first recipient, and will continue to change the lives of children benefitting from these scholarship gifts,” says Andrew Myler, Head of School. If you would like to learn more about making a scholarship gift to benefit students at St. Paul’s, please contact the Development Office at 816.268.6537.
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TRIBUTE GIFTS In memory of William L. Atwood Clark and Ruth Achelpohl Atwood & Palmer Inc. Liz Barnes Susan A. Eschenroeder Francis Family Foundation Jean Green Mr. and Mrs. William P. Kline Kent F. Maughan Mary Jo Powell Tom and Pam Ruane Addie C. Ward
In honor of Campbell and Sayers Jones David and Anne Hines
In Memory of Donna Matthews Ferd and Carol Avril
In memory of Eugene Ronald Pal Anthony Albracht and Michelle Pal
In Honor of Jas Phillips James and Patricia Phillips
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES 2016-2017
Assets $202K Parents’ Guild Contributions
$154K Endowment Draw of 4% Annually
$41K
$200K
Interest Income
Annual Fund Revenue
$1.04M Auxiliary Revenues
$6.94M
$5.34M Tuition And Class Fees
Asset Allocation Salaries and Benefits ............... $4.16M Building and Maintenance ....... $633K Auxiliary Expense ...................... $623K Tuition Assistance ..................... $541K Instructional Expense ............... $271K Administration ........................... $253K Other Operations ...................... $244K Amortized Capitol Expenses ... $187K TOTAL EXPENSES .................... $6.92M
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ANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN St. Paul’s Proud!
Tuition alone does not cover the cost of educating a student at St. Paul’s Episcopal Day School. We want to give each student access to programs and resources that will help them become confident learners, ethical leaders, and compassionate, engaged citizens. The Annual Fund provides the additional funds needed to turn day-to-day needs into the exceptional educational experience that only St. Paul’s can provide. That is why the Annual Fund Campaign is the most important gift we ask of every trustee, alumni, parent, grandparent, faculty member and friend of St. Paul’s. We are grateful to every contributor who generously invested in St. Paul’s students and teachers. Gifts noted were received between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017.
Partnership in Excellence $10,000 + Paul and Amy Holewinski Matt and Blair Gogel Sherman Family Foundation
Visionary Society $5,000 - $9,999 Eric and Lesley Friskel Robert Long and Karen Wiedeman Long Mark and Janda Nielsen
Cornerstone Society $2,500 - $4,999 Reed and Kristie Brinton John and Trish Dorsey Geoffrey and Ann Fasel Craig and Barbara Hakkio David and Laura Hall Bryan and Erin Krug Bill and Suzanne Raney Christopher Seidel and Kimberly Bland Bill Shackelford William and Pamela Smith Team Aero and the Altendorf Family
Leaders’ Circle $1,000 - $2,499 Anthony Albracht and Michelle Pal Jason and Courtney Angilan Anonymous Jim and Donna Banwart William and Susan Bell Brandon and Jenny Boulware Alice Carrott and Al Eidson Dennis and Audrey Chinnock David and Rebecca Collier David and Rosi Danker
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Bill Davison and Elizabeth Delagardelle Leanne DeShong Ann Dickinson Dan and Lina Dickinson Stephen and Kay Gaffney Dody Gates Matt and Kate Gibbs Eddie and Nancy Gilpin Charles and Melanie Glenn Eric and Kristin Havens Timothy and Melissa Hendricks Matthew and Jesse Hufft Charles and Lynette Koester Mike and Jane Kress Mike and Candis Lochmann Chris and Angie Long Robert and Melissa Male Manica Architecture Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation Tom and Jill McGee Rick and Britton Norden Joe and Ashley Pindell Joseph and Katy Platt Sean Power and Alison Auxter Gareth Pritchard and Jenny Murphy Bob and Charlotte Ronan Allen and Cameron Rostron Scott and Karen Seitter William and Virginia Shackelford Ed and Jamie Taylor Tom and Jill Turner Tim and Christina Wahl Richard Wetzel
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Campus Fellows $500 - $999 John and Ellen Aisenbrey John and April Bier Lee and Marilyn Bloemendal James and Polly Breitenkamp Justin and Mindy Bridges Delwyn Catley and Kathy Goggin Robert and Katherine Coughlin Matt and Michelle Dawdy Burt and Robyn Dickinson Capt. Alan Dougall, USN (Ret.) Andrew Jurgenson and Elizabeth Duncan The John Callison Family Michael and Sara Gentry John and Missy Giocondo Joyce H. Harris Ryan and Alka Hudson Roger and Leah Ivey Tim and Leslie Kostner Paul Madson and Jill Morris Todd Mayfield and Micah Hobbs Mike and Julie McCann Andrew and Landis Myler Northrop Grumman Corp Charity Trust Steven and Kathy Palmer Douglas and Bonnie Pearson Charles and Gina Penner Brett and Joanna Posten Mike and Dana Posten Peter, Nancy, Wylie and Aaron Rosenthal Prasad Saraph and Seemantini Pathak Paul and Miryam Sinclair Josh Sitzer and Amy Winger Tim and Margaret Stauffer Paul and Sarah Tiedt Cooper and Nancy Weeks David Wetzel Buzz and Pamela Willard Bernard and Andrea Wilson Patrick and Jill Woolley Alan Yu and Jodie Lee Andy and Karyn Zaborny
Friends of St. Paul’s - Gifts to $499 Vince and Sheila Abio Mary Ahrens Anonymous Brian and Ashley Ascencio Ellen Avril Tewaney Ayalneh and Cindy Wissinger Natalia Aycart Scott and Erica Bach John and Miriam Bailey Bruce and Kathy Bartlett Donis Beale and Kimberly Dyer David Becker and Vera Scharrer Doug and Reachel Beichley Gretchen Beilharz Seigfreid Bingham Nicole Blanc Brian and Angela Boots Matthew and Susan Brisch William and Laura Brooks Rick and Anna Brown
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Coly Bryant Steven and Rebecca Burnett Louis Byrd and Sharon Innis Delia M. Carr Jim Carr Edward and Vicki Chinnock Bill and Marlana Christensen Kevin Christensen and Melinda Quiat Robert and Diane Christian Bryce and Abigail Crady Skip and Cheryl Crumpecker Brad and Christina Cutcliffe Don and Pat Dagenais Albert and Ellen Darling Steve Darnell Troy and Erin Davig Dorothy Dawson Francoise Delhalle and Keith Van Winkle Suzanne Demark Bill and Juliet Dickerson Allen and Sandi Dillingham Thomas and Virginia Dobesh Kenneth and Martha Dyer Ryan and Leslie Englund Tim and Tamara Everly Benjamin and Courtney Fadler Steve and Cheryl Fadler Brian and Anna Finigan John and Karen Fischer Jennifer Fisher Erika G. Forsythe Peggy S. Fowler Frank and Sharon Franke Jonathan and Bettine Freeman Hires and Gail Gage Alan and Susan Garner Gordon and Diane Gee Courtney Goddard Latoya M. Goree Nestor and Sarah Gouttierre Tom and Janet Greaves Joe and Kelly Groebl Scott and Jeanine Haistings Ken and Linda Hamilton Earline W. Harris Mr. Thomas G Hatfield Chris and Marilyn Hedges Paul and Beth Herbers David and Anne Hines Gene and Margaret Holewinski Patrick and Whitney Hosty Harold and Beverly House Adam and Libby Huggins Gianni Hughes William and Andrea Jackson Ari and Saradgene Jean-Baptiste Brad and Ann Johnson McGregor and Lindsay Johnson Patrick and Lisa Jones Shawn and Rita Kalmus Richard and Carole Kelly Gib Kerr and Tracy Gordon Kerr Daniel Kerr and Anna Grodzinsky Wade and Jessica Kerrigan Bill Koenigsdorf and Kay Johnson ANNUAL REPORT
James and Allyn Kratzer Catherine Kuhls Bill and Nancy Lacy Shirley Laird Virginia Lane Tom and Kathy Lawrence Chuck and Marilyn Lederer Kevin and Stephanie Leek Jim and Beverly Leonard Dale and Diane Long Peter and Ann Long Carey Lorfing Bettina Lowe Luong Luu and Jessica Nguyen John and Carla Mabry Trip and Beth MacCracken Keith Mann and Mara Becker Emma Marston Kent Maughan Devon McAnany Vincent and Carolyn McCarthy Reese and Allison McClain Tom and Karen McDonald Bob McGannon Bill and Hilary McGee Larry and Christine McMullen Gerald and Brigitte Miller Alex and Meg Mincher Mildred Mitchell Ray and Monica Moncrieffe Karen Monsees Earmon Morgan Brian and Judy Moriarty Grayson Murphy and Kate Brubacher Sean and Sarah Murray Randolph and Jaclyn Myers Charles and Judy Myler Nick and Becky Nash Vernie and Kristy Nerstheimer Dottie Novak Bill and Rachel O’Connell Maeve O’Connor Patricia O’Dell Patrick and Courtney O’Farrell Michael and Elizabeth O’Neal Alison Peck Daniel Pennington George and Carolyn Pierce Leo and Nora Pink Mary Jo Powell Molly Pruett Bruce and Karen Rand John and Ann Readey Bruce and Page Reed Sue Rempel Theodora Rendlen Robert and Kathryn Ricci Bill Rice and Terry Satterlee Mike and Catherine Roberts Robby and Laurie Robinson Ronald and Lesley Robinson Matt and Jamie Ronan Thomas and Colette Rousey Tom and Pam Ruane Stan and Guytie Runnels
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Johanna Russell George and Sana Saleh Casey and Melissa Sansale Margaret A. Schwartzburg Matthew and Lindsay Severns Richard and Shawn Sharpley Timothy and Allie Sifers Casey Simmons Michael and Sunday Siragusa Jason and Melissa Harper Phillip and Mindy Stephenson Cyndi Stephenson Ken Stewart and Mercedes Taylor-Puckett Jim and Michele Stowers Ward and Katherine Strahan Mary Alice Strannigan Jason and Marcia Sutton Tom and Sarah Telford Edward and Liz Thompson Matt and Julie Tomasic John and Erin Tomasic Nick and Karolyn Tomasic John and Marilyn Underwood Harl Van Deursen and Sloane Simmons Ben and Kelly Van Maren Ted and Linda van Thullenar Danny and Michelle Vandoren Hunter Ward Shawn and Courtney Ward Rick Welsch and Jane Lampo Ted and Molly Wiedeman Kurt and Kathleen Wiedeman Kyle Wiedwald and Katie Gregg-Wiedwald Bill and Julie Willets Jonathan and Sarah Willis Brad and Amara Wright Bennett and Jenny Wyllie GABL Youth Sports Foundation Inc. Silvya Zamora
Matching Gift Companies American Century Investments Foundation Pitney Bowes Cardinal Health Foundation Merck Partnership for Giving Travelers Foundation
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FUND-A-NEED PROGRAM INCREASES STEM RESOURCES If you’ve been to the St. Paul’s Auction, you’ve seen the bid cards fly when the live auction breaks and guests are asked to “fund-a-need.” These gifts have helped St. Paul’s stretch and expand our core programs and stay on the leading edge of independent schools. In the last two years, Fund-A-Need donors have given more than $130,000 toward an initiative to bring more STEM (science, technology, education and math) programing into the school’s curriculum and pilot 21st century classrooms. Last year’s record-breaking Fund-A-Need gift allowed St. Paul’s to send a school-wide team of teachers and administrators to STEM training at the Missouri University of Science and Technology. St. Paul’s was also able to implement innovative STEM curriculum and purchase supplemental resources with these funds.
— Zion Collins, 5th Grader
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Science is one of the best parts of St. Paul’s. My favorite assignment this year has been programing robots.
“Science is one of the best parts of St. Paul’s,” says Zion Collins, 5th grade student. “My favorite assignment this year has been programing robots, and I would love to build a robot.” Brian Humphrey, 7th grade student, is participating in the Medical Detective elective in middle school. “We are learning about the body’s main functions, maintaining homeostasis and fixing the body. Instead of being overwhelmed, we are learning one step at a time about something that is important to the world.” In the previous academic year, Fund-A-Need gifts helped outfit three classrooms — one 6th grade room and two 4th grade rooms — with highly adaptable furniture. The furniture, which St. Paul’s hopes to add to more classrooms in the future, is reflective of a recognition among educators that not all students learn alike, so they shouldn’t all have to sit and work in rows of rigid desks and chairs. In today’s classrooms, teachers are “guides on the side,” facilitating student-led learning. They’re not lecturing to students from the front of the room, spooning out information. “Believe it or not, the physical space impacts teaching and learning,” says Andrew Myler, Head of School. St. Paul’s will continue to invest in the school’s physical spaces.
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ST. PAUL’S PARENTS’ GUILD Every year, a dedicated and active cadre of parents come together to support the school and its students in a wide variety of ways. Whether serving as room parents, auction volunteers, or being called upon for ad hoc needs, the members of Parents’ Guild play a vital role in fulfilling the mission of St. Paul’s. Thank you to all parents who volunteer and make financial contributions through the Parents’ Guild.
Parents’ Guild 2016-2017 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Courtney O’Farrell President Joanna Posten President Elect Amy Rose Secretary Susan Bell Treasurer Victoria Lewellen Treasurer Elect
Buddy Run Supporters 8th Grade Class of 2016 Anthony Albracht and Michelle Pal Scott and Elise Alexander Jason and Courtney Angilan John and Julia Bartlett David Becker and Vera Scharrer Daniel and Collette Bednarczyk Doug and Reachel Beichley William and Susan Bell Nicole Blanc Mike and Felicia Bondi Eric and Joanne Bradley Jay and Polly Breitenkamp Reed and Kristie Brinton Matthew and Susan Brisch William and Laura Brooks Andrew and Kristen Brought Rick and Anna Brown Richard Carrothers and John Flower Delwyn Catley and Kathy Goggin Mike and Sandra Chism Wesley and Nikki Christian Megan Clem Bill Davison and Elizabeth Delagardelle Matt and Jenny Davisson Leanne DeShong Dan and Lina Dickinson Burt and Robyn Dickinson Peter and Anne Dipasco Mark and Kathleen Donovan John and Trish Dorsey Frank and Angie Etzenhouser Benjamin and Courtney Fadler Geoffrey and Ann Fasel Erika Forsythe Eric and Lesley Friskel Fry Orthodontics Stephen and Kay Gaffney Chuck Gibbs and Kat Florendo Courtney Goddard Matt and Blair Gogel Tom and Janet Greaves Joe and Kelly Groebl Rob and Jessica Hagg Garrison Hassenflu and Brittany Harris-Hassenflu Dana Hawkinson Weston and Kelly Heide Paul and Amy Holewinski Patrick and Whitney Hosty Tyler and Jennifer Hudson Gianni Hughes KD’s Books Sandy and Christine Kemper Gib Kerr and Tracy Gordon Kerr Mike and Jane Kress Bryan and Erin Krug Ramon and Heather Larkin Andrew and Victoria Lewellen Chris and Angie Long Peter and Ann Long Carey Lorfing Los Tules Mexican Restaurant Trip and Beth MacCracken
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Henri MacCracken and Stephanie McGuire Paul Madson and Jill Morris Manica Architecture Keith Mann and Mara Becker Mike and Julie McCann Reese and Allison McClain Monte and Beth McDowell Christian and Lynne McElhinney Joseph and Katherine McLiney Anthony and Connie Mendolia Ray and Monica Moncrieffe Richard and Leah Moore Jeff and Mary Morris Sean and Sarah Murray Mark and Janda Nielsen Rick and Britton Norden Patrick and Courtney O’Farrell Charles and Gina Penner Brooks Pierce and Amy Freeman Pierce Joe and Ashley Pindell Joseph and Katy Platt Brett and Joanna Posten Bill and Suzanne Raney Robby and Laurie Robinson James Roddy and Lisa Hansen Allen and Cameron Rostron Andrew and Lindsey Sauer Scott and Karen Seitter Bill Shackelford Tim and Allie Sifers Herb and Melinda Sih Josh Sitzer and Amy Winger Tim and Margaret Stauffer Bob and Anita Strohm Team Aero, LLC and the Altendorf Family Paul and Sarah Tiedt Richard Wetzel Bernard and Andrea Wilson Pat and Jill Woolley Brad and Amara Wright Alan Yu and Jodie Lee Andy and Karyn Zaborny
Auction Sponsors and Gift Gathering Hosts a store named STUFF Academy Bank Anthony Albracht and Michelle Pal Apex Engineers, Inc. Atwood and Palmer, Inc. John and Julia Bartlett Daniel and Collette Bednarczyk Doug and Reachel Beichley Nick and Clare Blasi Mike and Felicia Bondi Eric and Joanne Bradley Jay and Polly Breitenkamp Reed and Kristie Brinton William and Laura Brooks Andrew and Kristen Brought Centric Projects Lora Cheatum Dennis and Audrey Chinnock Mike and Sandra Chism
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David and Rebecca Collier Bob and Katherine Coughlin Country Club Bank Glenn and Janet Crawford Matt and Jenny Davisson Matt and Michelle Dawdy Leanne DeShong Dan and Lina Dickinson Burt and Robyn Dickinson Dickinson Financial Corporation and the Gary Dickinson Family Charitable Foundation Tom and Ginny Dobesh Mark and Kathleen Donovan John and Trish Dorsey Ben and Courtney Fadler Geoffrey and Ann Fasel Eric and Lesley Friskel Aaron and Amy Gaul Matt and Blair Gogel Jeff and Anne Graves Joe and Kelly Groebl John Haberkern and Laura McQuade Alex and Sarah Hancock Heidi Harman Orthodontics Helzberg Diamonds Dave and Julie Hendricks Paul and Amy Holewinski Matthew and Jesse Hufft J.E. Dunn Kansas City Southern Railroad Sandy and Christine Kemper Andrea Kimball and Julie Cox Matthew and Kristen Koenigsdorf Tim and Leslie Kostner Mike and Jane Kress Bryan and Erin Krug Patrick and Alicia Kuehl Kurt Aarons, DDS Michael Lawhead and Christina Sternberg Levy Craig Law Firm Marshall and Nora Lockton Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions Peter and Ann Long Paul Madson and Jill Morris David and Noelle Manica Maverick Charity Auctions Mike and Julie McCann Reese and Allison McClain Christian and Lynne McElhinney Anthony and Connie Mendolia Midwest Distributors Mark and Janda Nielsen Patrick and Courtney O’Farrell Pediatric Associates Charles and Gina Penner Joe and Ashley Pindell Joe and Katy Platt Brett and Joanna Posten Bill and Suzanne Raney Riega Foods Erik Roberts and Amy Nopper Jeff Robinson and Courtney Watkins Robby and Laurie Robinson Jared and Amy Rose Scott and Karen Seitter
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Bill Shackelford William and Virginia C Shackelford John and Marny Sherman Herb and Melinda Sih Tim and Margaret Stauffer Ward and Katherine Strahan Team Aero, LLC and the Altendorf Family Tivol William T. Kemper II Charitable Trust and Robert W. Loyd, Co-Trustees Bernard and Andrea Wilson Andy and Karyn Zaborny
Auction Catalog Contributors 5B and Co Candlemakers - Anonymous Academy Bank AesthetiCare Medspa Aixois Anthony Albracht and Michelle Pal Allison Inn and Spa Andre’s Confiserie Suisse Andrews McMeel Publishing Jason and Courtney Angilan Brian and Ashley Ascencio Associated Plastic Surgeons Baldwin Daniel and Collette Bednarczyk Bergamot and Ivy Bishop Miege High School BKS Nails BRAVO/BRIO Restaurant Group Bread and Butter Concepts Breakout KC Polly Breitenkamp Jeffrey and Sarah Brent Leslie Brett Matthew and Susan Brisch Brookside Embroidery Brookside Gallery and Framing Brookside Jewelry Brookside Jewelry Brookside Toy and Science Kristen Brought Rick and Anna Brown Kris and Anne Bruso Buffalo Mane Barbershop Cafe Provence Californos The John Callison Family Delwyn Catley and Kathy Goggin Ceramic Cafe CF Etiquette Chaney Painting Chartwells Denny and Audrey Chinnock Chipotle Wesley and Nikki Christian Coco Nissen Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant Cosentino’s Brookside Market Costco Coterie Theatre Country Club Plaza Craig Sole Designs Creative Adventures ANNUAL REPORT
Crown Center Michelle Dawdy Kat DeFreece Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center Dino O’Dell Mark and Kathleen Donovan John and Trish Dorsey Eric and Joanne Bradley Eden Alley Vegetarian Cafe Everyday Occasions Ben and Courtney Fadler Falling Off Bicycles Nate and Sarah Feldmiller Fiddly Fig Fusion Fitness Jay and Leeze Gaudreau Matt and Kate Gibbs Joe and Kelly Groebl Guy Grossbard and Merle Zierke Hair We Are Salon Alex and Sarah Hancock Hangers Cleaners Happy Habitat by Karrie Kaneda Harriman-Jewell Series Hattie’s Fine Coffees Heidi Harman Orthodontics Helzberg Diamonds Damon and Kari Heybrock Hotel Sorella Tyler and Jennifer Hudson Hudson & Jane Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions J. McLaughlin Jewelry Arts Inc. JJ’s Restaurant
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Johnny’s Tavern Kansas City Repertory Theatre Kansas City Veterinary Clinic Kansas City Young Audiences KD’s Books Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art Kendra Scott Andrea Kimball and Julie Cox Knotty Rug Company Matthew and Kristen Koenigsdorf Mike and Jane Kress Bryan and Erin Krug KU Natural History Museum Patrick and Alicia Kuehl LaBodega Kathy Lawrence Lazerwood Industries Gui Lerro and Caroline Pierce Lerro Andrew and Victoria Lewellen Marshall and Nora Lockton Scott and Julia Long Longboards Carey Lorfing Lyric Opera M2 Luxuries Trip and Beth MacCracken Greg and Liz Maday Magnolias on the Move Keith Mann and Mara Becker Emma Marston Todd Mayfield and Micah Hobbs Devon McAnany Mike and Julie McCann Monte and Beth McDowell Joseph and Katherine McLiney ANNUAL REPORT
Mely’s Yogurt and Ice Cream Mer-Sea and Co. Michael Forbes Grill Judy Moriarty Mr. Stinky Feet M’sBroidery Sean and Sarah Murray Andrew Myler National League of Junior Cotillions Natural Accents Lighting Design Nature’s Own Health Food Market Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Janda Nielsen Notre Dame de Sion High School Patricia O’Dell Patrick and Courtney O’Farrell O’Home Lauren Onions Paddy Cakes Papa Murphy’s Parisi Artisan Coffee Paul Mesner Puppets Pembroke Hill School Pizza 51 Plowboys Barbeque Brett and Joanna Posten Pot Pie Sean Power and Alison Auxter QuikTrip Corporation Bill and Suzanne Raney RAYGUN Riega Foods Rimann Liquors Erik Roberts and Dr. Amy Nopper Jeff Robinson and Courtney Watkins William and Erin Rock Rockhurst High School Room 39 (Anonymous donor) Jared and Amy Rose Allen and Cameron Rostron Jim and Courtney Roy Ryan and Lisa McCamy Melissa Sansale Science City Scott and Karen Seitter Alex Shapiro Sharyn Blond Linens Shawnee Mission East High School John and Marny Sherman ShopGirls Southmoreland on the Plaza Sporting KC St. Teresa’s Academy Steel City Media a store named STUFF Kirk and Robin Sumner Sunnybrook Dental Tavern Restaurant Tea Market The Bar Method Kansas City The Conderman Group Keller Williams Realty The Golf Club of Creekmoor The Kansas City Symphony The Learning Tree The Little Flower Shop
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The Little House The Rockhill Grille The Salty Iguana The Tasteful Olive Thou Mayest Coffee Roasters Tivol Tivoli Cinemas Toy and Miniature Museum Trapp and Company Truman Library Institute Unicorn Theatre Union Station Kansas City Ben and Kelly Van Maren Village Flower Company Waldo Pizza James and Heather Walker Laurie Warwick Richard Wetzel Mike and Pam Whitman Karen Wiedeman Bernard and Andrea Wilson Wines by Jennifer John and Cati Wolfe Wonderscope Woodside Health and Tennis Club Yard House Zoom
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They’re seeing their future selves. — Ted van Thullenar Dean of students
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ALUMNI RETURN TO THE SCHOOL AS SPEAKERS Each month, St. Paul’s middle school students have an opportunity to glimpse into the future – at least a possible future. The school invites alumni to speak during chapel on a regular basis. These graduates share their real-world experience with our students. “They’re seeing their future selves,” says Ted van Thullenar, Dean of Students and coordinator of the alumni speaker program. “It’s amazing to see the students looking up at these kids thinking, ‘I want to do that,’ or ‘I want to go to that school.’ “ Van Thullenar, who has been a St. Paul’s teacher or administrator for three decades, still calls the speakers “kids” even though he has watched with unabashed pride as they have grown into successful adults. “The guest speakers give more advice than you might expect,” says Ella Lorfing, 8th grade student. “They share about bumps in the road and how they handled those situations. It’s helpful to know what to expect.” Speakers are doing a wide variety of things with their lives, which is exactly what van Thullenar wants his current students to see. He wants them to know that life is full of many different possibilities. In February, Annie Palmer Noren ‘93, advised students to say thank you and be selfless. “Find your passion and get involved,” she said. “Be proactive and reach out to others. Don’t be afraid to speak up and ask for help.” Yoga instructor, urban farmer and graduate student, Emily Cox ‘07, visited late in the spring. She encouraged students to spread their light and wisdom to others. “Doors to the world are there for you to open.” Last year more than 20 alumni spoke at chapel. This year, there will be many more sharing their experiences with the middle school students. “To the kids, it’s not like the teachers preaching,” van Thullenar says. “It’s people who used to be in their shoes. They really listen to that.”
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ENDOWMENT FUNDS Tuition Assistance Fund Endowment helps stabilize enrollment and increase the registration of middle income students by providing scholarships and keeping tuition consistent. Endowment funds can help ensure that access to a St. Paul’s education remains in reach for qualified, talented students and strengthens diversity within our community.
Sustainability Fund Endowment is the single best strategy to assure sustainability in future years. It provides a safety net against economic downturns and offers an annual revenue stream to sustain St. Paul’s mission.
Named endowment funds for the benefit of St. Paul’s Episcopal Day School: Curtis D. Blanc, III Memorial Endowment: Funds provide an annual award for tuition assistance for a student currently enrolled at St. Paul’s who has lost a parent, or whose family needs temporary assistance due to a job loss or serious medical issue. Callison Family Library Learning Resource Endowment: Funds provide annual revenue for library resources at St. Paul’s. Lathrop M. Gates Faculty Enrichment Endowment: Funds provide financial support for faculty enrichment experiences that augment professional development opportunities. David and Krista Peterson Technology Endowment: Funds provide resources for the school’s technology needs. Ward Fund for Building, Grounds and Maintenance: Funds provide resources for ongoing maintenance needs, as well as special projects which enhance the function and appearance of the school.
CLASS OF 2017
High School Selections Zachary Abrahms | Pembroke Hill
Austin Long | Shawnee Mission East
Juliet Barnett | St. Teresa’s Academy
Charlotte Lowe | Shawnee Mission East
Grant Beichley | Pembroke Hill
Cirese Mendolia | Notre Dame de Sion
Alex Blanc | The Barstow School
Jack Morris | Rockhurst High School
Brooke Brinton | Pembroke Hill
Carter Murdock | Rockhurst High School
Ava Chinnock | Shawnee Mission East
Tommy Murphy | Rockhurst High School
Kelsey Christensen | Shawnee Mission East
Edgar O’Farrell | Rockhurst High School
Matthew Claassen | Rockhurst High School
Allie Pierce | Pembroke Hill
Charley Davison | Pembroke Hill
Jessica Pindell | Shawnee Mission East
Ava Dicapo | Pembroke Hill
Tatum Robinson | Pembroke Hill
Luke Donovan | Pembroke Hill
Elie Roddy | St. Teresa’s Academy
Jacki Flower-Carrothers | St. Teresa’s Academy
Fisher Roy | Rockhurst High School
Sam Fountain | Shawnee Mission East
Vivaswan Saraph | The Barstow School
Sam Freund | Shawnee Mission East
Jake Shackelford | Shawnee Mission East
Erin Graham | St. Teresa’s Academy
Ella Tomasic | St. Teresa’s Academy
Anna Heide | Shawnee Mission East
Nick Trainor | Pembroke Hill
Cameron Hughes | Shawnee Mission East
Addison Vance | Notre Dame de Sion
Noah Jean-Baptiste | Pembroke Hill
Elizabeth Weedman | Shawnee Mission East
Zoe Jonas | Pembroke Hill
Luke Woolley | Pembroke Hill
Charlie Kemper | Lee’s Summit North
Adie Zahner | St. Teresa’s Academy
Charlotte Lawrence | Pembroke Hill
CLASS OF 2013
College Selections Abria Abron | Prairie View A&M University
Meghan Long | University of Chicago
Lena Bara | Johnson County Community College
Taylor Long | Texas Christian University
Haley Bell | University of Texas, Austin
Josh Lopez | Arizona State University
Ashley Bough | University of Georgia
Lilly Lyddon | University of Kansas
Philip Brain | Kenyon College
Monty Lyddon | University of Kansas
John Bruso | University of Kansas
Cora Martin | Davidson College
Meg Burditt | Southern Methodist University
Duncan Mathews | Creighton University
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