40th Anniversary Decades Dinner Program

Our History 1982

Shawnee Country Day School opened with 43 students in a former public elementary school building in Pauline.

1989

The school’s name was changed to Topeka Collegiate School.

1996

The school purchased and relocated to its current, more centralized location in a former public school building at 2200 SW Eveningside Drive.

2000

The Founders Activity Center was built, adding a new gym, the Commons, and Eagle Foyer to the campus.

2017

The Limitless Learning Lab (L3) was built, adding robotics, 3D printing, and virtual reality to the technology curriculum.

2020

Topeka Collegiate implemented the Eagles360° Program, allowing the school to remain open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021

The school formally adopts the 2022-2026 Strategic Plan, including an updated mission statement and new value statements.

2022

Topeka Collegiate renews its full accreditation from the Independent School Association of the Central States, as we have done since the inception of accreditation over twenty years ago.

Event Program 7:30 PM

Welcome from Head of School DR. LYN D. RANTZ

7:40 PM

Program Kick-Off

EMCEE MICHEL’ COLE & MAYOR MIKE PADILLA

7:45 PM

1980’s Speaker

MATT GARLINGHOUSE, ’90

8:00 PM

1990’s Speaker

MARIA MALDONADO-MORALES, ’99

8:15 PM

2000’s Speaker NYALIA LUI, ’08

8:30 PM

2010’s Speaker

LAURA NICOLAE, ’12

8:45 PM

Special Announcement & Closing DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS BRITTANY CRABTREE, BOARD TRUSTEE BRIDGET ELMER, ’91, BOARD PRESIDENT KENT LAMMERS, & HEAD OF SCHOOL DR. LYN D. RANTZ

Our School Song You Must Fly JOYCE ELAINE EILERS

Like the eagle on the mountain your spirit must be free, there’s a bond between the eagle and the sky.

And the moving force within you gives an answer to the call ... you must fly!

Fly like an eagle, follow your fancy, soar on the wings of destiny.

For none can claim your spirit and none can own your soul.

Like the eagle on the mountain you are free.

You have seen the mighty eagle as he proudly takes the air, And the wanderlust is shining in your eye.

Other lands and other challenges are calling out to you ... you must fly!

Fly like an eagle, follow your fancy, soar on the wings of destiny.

For none can claim your spirit and none can own your soul.

Like the eagle on the mountain you are free.

Special thanks to accompanist Aditi Nimishakavi, ’21

Michel’ Cole Decades Dinner Emcee • •

Parent to alums Jacob Cole, ’12, and Adam Cole, ’13 Named a Washburn Mass Media Outstanding Alumni Successful 35-year career in public relations; retired in 2018

Matt Garlinghouse Graduating Class of 1990 Graduated from Stanford University In 2006, co-founded Recurrent Energy Lives in Portola Valley, California, with his wife and kids

Maria Maldonado-Morales Graduating Class of 1999 Attended George Warren Brown School of Social Work Pursuing a Doctorate in Clinical Social Work in Houston Works with undocumented families after trauma

Nyalia Lui Graduating Class of 2008 MS in Computer Science from Purdue University Software Engineer in Washington, D.C. Responsible for compatibility testing at RedPanda

Laura Nicolae Graduating Class of 2012 Worked as an Economist on Wall Street Awarded 2022 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship Ph.D. student in Economics at Harvard University

Fast Facts 1,837 $1.34

48%

25%

students have attended Topeka Collegiate since the school opened its doors in 1982.

million has been invested in Topeka Collegiate’s endowment to increase the school’s long-term sustainability and accessibility — and it is still growing!

of families receive some financial assistance, increasing their ability to access the only independent school education in Shawnee County.

of the National Merit Finalists in Shawnee County, on average, are Topeka Collegiate alumni.

Our mission is to inspire and prepare every student for a successful future through academic excellence, active citizenship, and humanitarian ideals.

Our 2022-26 Strategic Plan

EDUCATE

SUSTAIN

CONNECT

Provide an unparalleled foundational education.

Ensure a strong future through strategic investments.

Foster an inclusive and supportive community.

Value Statements

We value and support the uniqueness of every individual in our school community.

We value a solutions-oriented approach to academic excellence through critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.

We value a nurturing environment that fosters compassion, curiosity, collaboration, integrity, individuality, and inclusivity.

We value bold and thoughtful humanitarianism rooted in citizenship, service to others, and social responsibility.

We value our independent school autonomy and agility to customize vibrant programming for the benefit of every student.

Thank You Thank you to the following 40th Anniversary Planning Committee members for creating a memorable weekend for our school community.

Jodi Boyd Maggie Doll Susan Garlinghouse Phyllis Hoyt Mary Loftus

Sara McBride Jennifer Owen Martha Patterson Jane Tilghman Stephanie Valley

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