Wayland Academy Annual Report 2019-2020

ANNUAL REPORT

2019 2020

A MESSAGE FROM BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIR

Dear Wayland Community, The phrase “change is inevitable” has gained increasing traction during the last decade as we’ve seen monumental developments is so many aspects of our world. It’s almost become cliché and yet has never been truer for the fiscal year we’ve concluded.

While some of the transitions were anticipated, others presented challenges resulting in collaboration and innovation to ensure we delivered on our mission.

The educational environment continues to transform. Students have become increasingly savvy consumers, with a better understanding of what they hope to achieve through their high school education. These expectations combined with continuing shifts in the educational market mean we must continue to highlight the value of a Wayland education to prospective students and their families.

Pivot became a common term, as classes, traditions, and events, like the gala and auction and commencement and student recruitment, all pivoted to online platforms.

The retirement of long-time Head of School Mr. Joseph Lennertz H`86 meant that the campus community would experience a transition to new leadership. We’re pleased to welcome Mr. Jason Warnick as the new head of school effective July 1. Mr. Warnick and his family are making themselves at home in the community. Prior to joining

The global COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in adjustments to almost every aspect of life at Wayland. The pandemic escalated while students were on spring break, resulting in campus closure and distance learning through the fourth quarter. The word pivot became a common term, as classes, traditions, and events, like the gala and auction, commencement, and student recruitment, all moved to online platforms. Wayland’s leadership, faculty, and staff – as well as our larger community – exercised creativity and flexibility as they strove to complete the academic year. Community assumed new significance as we supported one another via Zoom meetings, social media, and through other virtual connections.

Change continued during the intensive planning to safely re-open campus. Time to develop new protocols to manage campus health and investment in equipment to support both campus sanitation and learning have been priorities. Additional classroom technology supports hybrid learning allowing students to participate in a Wayland education from almost anywhere in the world.

While there has been great change in the past year, our appreciation of your support of Wayland Academy remains unwavering. Your participation in events such as Homecoming, Gatherings, and the Spring Gala and Auction keeps our community connected and reminds us of the strength of our traditions, while your continued financial support enables us to deliver an educational experience like no other despite the changes in the world around us. Wayland continues to prepare students for college and life beyond with knowledge and character to adapt to the everchanging world we live in no matter what change tomorrow may bring.

In gratitude.

Wayland, he served in administrative roles at schools in Maine, Connecticut and New York. He brings 18 years of experience serving as teacher, coach, dorm parent, and dean at independent schools. Aside from his daily duties on campus, he is striving to meet with as many members of the Wayland

David C. Larson `71 Wayland Academy Board of Trustees Chair

community as he can.

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AWARDS

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1 Michael Schneider H`86 2 & 3 Bill Luebke H`89 coaching football in the 1990s, and receiving an award in 2019 from Joseph Lennertz H`86.

4 Dr. Keely Lake H`12

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5 Chef Richard Krejcarek H`20

Staff & Faculty Service Awards 10 YEARS

SPECIAL HONORARY

Elise Krause `04

DIPLOMA

Linda Tyranski H`20 James Cleary H`20 Andrew McDonnell H`20 15 YEARS

Linda Lutes H`15 40 YEARS

Michael Schneider H`86 Annual Report

Chef Richard Krejcarek H`20 FACULTY EMERITI APPOINTMENTS

Joseph Lennertz H`86 Michael Schneider H`86 Bill Luebke H`89 Dr. Keely Lake H`12 (posthumously)

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F U T U R E PL A N S Arda Baykara Purdue University

Chloe Haipek Milwaukee School of Engineering

Anh Do Drake University

Torrence Bennett York University, Ontario

Galen Hodlofski Webster University

Charles Eubanks University of Missouri-Columbia

Merrielle deGuzman LaSalle College, Quebec Waddah Elgizooli Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario

Eli Pippenger University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Elizabeth Fogarty Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Onella Nkurunziza Trinity Western University, British Columbia Luis Vaquilar University of the Fraser Valley, British Columbia

Abbey Luedtke University of Mary

Seyedeh Saghi Rokneddini University of Illinois-Chicago

Kathryn Tyranski University of Wisconsin-Madison

Alexis Spears Iowa State University

Oshane Richard Vaccianna Kansas State University

Robert Stenzel University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Matthew Wagner Washington University in St Louis

Elizabeth Tallman Ripon College

Alex Walker St. Olaf College

Mehrzad Tardast St. Norbert

Maurice Walker University of IllinoisUrbana-Champaign

Tia Thomas Valparaiso University

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Henrietta Belloc Lowndes George Mason University

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Jaspreet Dhillon Quinnipiac University Tamaki Hashiramoto Bates College Jing Jin Stony Brook University, SUNY Eimi Kamijo Lesley University

Tiankuo Li University of California -San Diego

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Nordhen Lama Bentley University

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Qianzhen Li Syracuse University Shuhong Liu Bates College

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and opening of college campuses has left some students uncertain of exact post-secondary plans.

Giselle Garcia

Allison Pearce

Alexandre Kalinda

Selin Tufan

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Kacey Holbrooke Nova Southeastern University

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Yue Meng Stony Brook University, SUNY Najani Palomino Kent State University at Kent

Hailey Johnson Georgia State University

Thanh Tran New York University

Jared Sullivan Jackson State University

Jiarui Zhang University of Connecticut

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Honors Convocation Awards

AWARDS

Academic Book Awards Class of 2020

GERMAN

ART

SPANISH

Jaspreet Dhillon ENGLISH

Alex Walker GREG BOULANGER MEMORIAL AWARD IN DRAMA

Alex Walker

Commencement Awards THE WEIMER K. HICKS

Elizabeth Fogarty

Henrietta Belloc Lowndes

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

WISEHEART CUP

AWARDS

Seyedeh “Saghi” Rokneddini & Alex Walker BOARD OF TRUSTEES AWARDS

Maurice Walker THE WAYLAND ACADEMY WRITING AWARD

Allison Pearce & Kathryn Tyranski

Seyedeh “Saghi” Rokneddini & Shuhong “Danny” Liu

LAURA A. MACDONALD

GLEN AND ELLA DYE AWARD

EDWIN PUTMAN BROWN

Nawaf Al Tallaa

THE JAMES P. FREEMAN

AWARD

Elizabeth Fogarty AWARD

Matthew Wagner

PRESIDENT'S AWARD

VALEDICTORIAN

HEAD OF SCHOOL'S AWARD

SALUTATORIAN

Elizabeth Fogarty

Elizabeth Tallman 5

Hailey Johnson MATHEMATICS

Matthew Wagner SCIENCE

SENIOR ART PURCHASE

CUM LAUDE SOCIETY

WIRTZ FAMILY ATHLETIC

INDUCTEES OF 2020

AWARD

AWARD

Qianzhen “Li” Li `20

Arda Baykara `20, Tiankuo

Maurice Walker `20

“Kurt” Li `20, Kathryn

JOHN PHILIP SOUSA BAND

Tyranski `20, Sandra

AWARD

Elgizooli `21, Claudia

Elizabeth Tallman `20

Loppnow `21, Vinh “Vincent

DEAN OF STUDENTS

Nguyen `21, Eva Putnam `21, Jiaxing “Bill” Qin `21

Tiankuo “Kurt” Li

ANN NELSON `89 CHAMPION

SOCIAL STUDIES/HISTORY

Jiaxing “Bill” Qin `21

OF CHARACTER AWARD

Tony Tran

Tiankuo “Kurt” Li

CLASSICS

STEAM

MEMORIAL AWARD

Robert Stenzel

Eli Pippenger

Annabelle Clark `22

S. WALTER "ABE" LINCOLN

SERVICE AWARDS

Chloe Haipek `20, Eva Putnam `21, Osamudiamen “Sule” Sule `21, Brendan Dempsey `22, Erin Tallman `23

KIT MAYER SPORTS CUP

ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

MEMORIAL SERVICE

MUSIC

Elizabeth Fogarty

Special Academic & Co-Curricular Awards/ Recognitions

Matthew Wagner Robert Stenzel

at left Bill Qin, Eva Putnam, Max Wierenga, and Claudia Loppnow were selected to serve as Junior Marshals from the Class of 2021. These students are selected by the faculty on the basis of academic achievement as well as demonstrating the values of the Academy. far left Salutatorian Robert Stenzel `20 and Valedictorian Matthew Wagner `20 shared an informal moment in January while waiting to be measured for commencement gowns. wayland.org

FOUR YEAR FINE ARTS AWARDS

Jaspreet Dhillon `20, Elizabeth Fogarty `20, Chloe Haipek `20, Shuhong “Danny” Liu`20, Robert Stenzel `20, Elizabeth Tallman `20, Kathryn Tyranski `20, Matthew Wagner `20, Alex Walker `20

WIAA Scholar Athlete Tia Thomas and Maurice Walker

Phuc Nguyen, Vinh Nguyen, Noah Padilla, Hung Pham, Thinh Pham, Eva Putnam, Jiaxing Qin, Jorge Serrano-Velazquez, Max Wierenga

2020 Senior Honors Award ONE-YEAR

Arda Baykara, Sean Bennett, Waddah Elgizooli, Charles Eubanks, Chloe Haipek, Najani Palomino, Selin Tufan, Oshane Vaccianna TWO-YEAR

Trailways Conference Academic All-Conference CLASS OF 2020

Arda Baykara, Waddah Elgizooli, Tamaki Hashiramoto, Kacey Holbrooke, Hailey Johnson, Nordhen Lama, Tiankuo Li, Qianzhen Li, Shuhong Liu, Najani Palomino, Allison Pearce, Saghi Rokneddini, Robert Stenzel, Thanh Tran, Kathryn Tyranski, Matthew Wagner, Alex Walker, Maurice Walker CLASS OF 2021

Amelya Barudin, Anh Bui, Kevin Byrne, Marcin Ciaston, Shaniah Edwards, Sandra Elgizooli, Emma Gibson, Thanh Hoang, Tien Le, Claudia Loppnow, Hayden Masche, Dung Nguyen, Annual Report

Tamaki Hashiramoto, Kacey Holbrooke, Nordhen Lama, Qianzhen Li, Seyedeh “Saghi” Rokneddini, Alexis Spears, Mehrzad Tardast, Tony Tran THREE-YEAR

Kathryn Tyranski FOUR-YEAR

Elizabeth Fogarty, Kurt Li, Shuhong “Danny” Liu, Robert Stenzel, Tia Thomas, Matthew Wagner, Alex Walker, Maurice Walker

Four-year Attendance Awards Jaspreet Dhillon, Elizabeth Fogarty, Giselle Garcia, Chloe Haipek, Jing Jin, Eimi Kamijo, Nordhen Lama, Kurt Li, Shuhong “Danny” Liu, Abbey

Luedtke, Robert Stenzel, Jarred Sullivan,Elizabeth Tallman, Tia Thomas, Selin Tufan, Kathryn Tyranski, Matthew Wagner, Alex Walker, Maurice Walker

following students received book awards in recognition for having been the highestranking underclassmen in a specific academic discipline.

Academic Book Awards Presented to Underclassmen at Honors Convocation

ENGLISH

The annual Wayland Academy Honors Convocation was held Sunday, May 3, 2020. The

ART

Hailey Kowing `22 Eva Putnam `21 DRAMA

Emma Vickers `21 MUSIC

Max Wierenga `21 CLASSICS

Anabelle Clark `22 GERMAN

Tien Le `21 SPANISH

Katie Tyranski `20 MATHEMATICS

Hailey Kowing `22 BIOLOGY

Claudia Loppnow `21 CHEMISTRY

Sandra Elgizooli `21 PHYSICS

EUROPEAN HISTORY

Eva Putnam `21 U.S. HISTORY

Griffin Hughland `22 STEAM

Jason Shepherd `22 EXCHANGE STUDENT AWARDS

Marcin Ciaston `21, Luka Herlitz `22, Noah Marx `22, Emma Sessing `22 HUMANITIES

Eldana Zhakypbaeva `23

Jorge Serrano Velazquez `21

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YEAR IN REVIEW

Looking Back at 2019–2020 Our campus community celebrated some wonderful highlights and adapted nobly to some character-building disappointments too.

In August 2019, as the academic year began, the campus was again filled with the joyous sounds of the community reunited. New friends were welcomed from around the globe.

Enthusiastic par ticipation in longstanding traditions forged bonds that Wayland students and alumni know and value.

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The cooler, bright days of October provided a welcome setting for the annual Homecoming celebration. Alumni returned to campus not only to renew connections with old classmates, but to share knowledge and experience with current students and their families.

The Day of Caring in September provided a multitude of philanthropic opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to become involved in the broader community. By the time the sun set, 554 volunteer hours had been completed for charities across the region.

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February’s Fine Arts Week provided a showcase for Wayland student’s with musical and artistic talent. Recitals, exhibits, and fun online activities engaged the entire community in an appreciation of the arts.

The annual celebration of Lessons and Carols signaled the conclusion of first semester.

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Vocabulary changed as students, faculty, staff, and Academy leadership met “on Teams” and used Zoom. The annual Spring Gala and Auction became an online auction complete with fun (and funny) online videos to encourage participation in the Academy’s largest fundraising event of the year.Thanks to all who participated, the event was a wonderful success.

As the academic year drew to a close, the Class of 2020 was celebrated with many of the usual traditions being transferred to virtual venues. Honors Convocation, Baccalaureate, Senior Recital, Cum Laude luncheon, and Commencement were all held online as we extended the Class of 2020 our warm congratulations, while wishing circumstances would have allowed the traditional handshakes and hugs near the Victory Bell.

Indeed, it was a trying time for a community that values the close connections that Wayland does, but it was a year that taught us new and valuable lessons in both knowledge and character that have made us all better people.

Students left campus for spring break in March aware of the growing concerns of COVID-19. As the end of March drew near Wayland leadership, prioritizing the health and safety of students, faculty, and staff, elected to close the campus and transition to learning online.

Not only were classes virtual, but other activities migrated too. Assembly, Mindful Monday, and Chapel Talks were all available online.

Despite being scattered in time zones across the globe, the Wayland community continued to demonstrate their character, highlighted by the theme “Wayland Together.” Alumni, faculty and staff, and friends of the Academy dressed in Wayland red and posted words of encouragement and good cheer to keep spirits up during uncertain days.

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SENIORS ADAPT CAPSTONE PROJECTS TO VIRTUAL FORMAT

by LORI BIRD librarian & capstone advisor

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or the past few years, the Wayland community has supported and celebrated the Capstone Projects of graduating seniors. From service, athletic, and engineering endeavors, to original films, music, clothing, art, and cuisine, the many projects created by seniors have been unforgettable.

This year was simultaneously no different and entirely different.

Robert Stenzel kicked things off in October by presenting his project – a working kitchen knife created on a forge that he built with salvaged materials.

below Charles Eubanks, Nordhen Lama and Maurice Walker wanted to build something that everyone could have fun with, so they built a pop-a-shot basketball hoop. They started with a drawing on a piece of paper and did the work to bring the game to life. The team reported that the most thrilling part of the project was putting the last pieces of wood in the front and back and seeing what they had achieved.

In November, then-Head of School Joe Lennertz H`86 established a fund that gave students the opportunity to apply for and receive funds for project materials, teaching students about grants and allowing them to obtain items that pushed their projects to a higher level (such as a new guitar pedal for Matthew Wagner’s rock concert).

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FIRST CLASS TO COMPLETE THE 4-YEAR CAPSTONE CYCLE

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THIS CLASS STOOD OUT FOR THEIR INGENUITY AND TEAMWORK. 3 During winter break, Tamaki Hashiramoto and Liz Fogarty learned from family members how to sew and use power tools, respectively, as they completed their projects.

In January and February, it was common to see the teams of Charles Eubanks, Nordhen Lama, and Maurice Walker and Mehrzad Tardast and Saghi Rokneddini working together on their multi-part projects.

Throughout the year, this class stood out for their ingenuity and teamwork, consistently wowing younger students as finished projects materialized across campus.

Finally, in May, the seniors rallied from across the globe to contribute photos and text to a virtual Capstone Fair, becoming the first class to complete the four-year Capstone Project cycle.

Special thanks to the 2020 faculty and staff Capstone Advisers who lent time, expertise and patience, to Mr. Lennertz for establishing project grants, and to Director of Advancement Mrs. Judy Hill H`08 and Academic Dean Mr. Craig Hill H`06 for their time and warm support.

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1 One of the most visible projects Mehrzad Tardast and Saghi Rokneddini completed as part of their Capstone was the design and decoration of a bulletin board featuring Latinx role models outside of Ms. Damon’s room..

4 Tamaki Hashiramoto’s Yukata being sewn.

2 Tackling the unusual was not unusual for Mehrzad Tardast and Saghi Rokneddini as they completed a book folding project for Ms. Mangones.

6 Liz Fogarty learned to use power tools to construct a Little Free Pantry out of an old recycled cabinet and other reusable materials.

The free pantry operates as a safety net when people unexpectedly fall on hard times.

3 Robert Stenzel learned how to blacksmith, an undertaking he’d been interested in for a long time. After overcoming various setbacks, he used salvaged materials to build a forge and make a kitchen knife.

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Read more about the four-year capstone project cycle and the 2020 virtual fair at www.wayland.org/academics/capstone

5 Tamaki Hashiramoto honored her heritage by making a Yukata.

With the help of her grandmother Tamaki learned the pleasure of making something from scratch.

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FINANCIAL REPORT

Academy Fund Participation 24%

Trustee

27%

Alumni

26%

Current & Alumni Parents, Faculty & Staff, Other

23%

Organizations

Gifts to the Academy Fund

Every Gift Makes a Difference

The Academy Fund, in addition to tuition revenue, helps support all the resources that go into providing an exceptional Wayland education.

A significant portion of the operating budget is covered by donations to the Academy Fund, gifts for special events and projects, and income from gifts to the endowment funds. Your contributions make a huge impact on our community, the quality of instruction and programs, and the continued financial viability of Wayland Academy. Every gift matters; when you give, you inspire others to give.

We’ve moved the donor lists online to allow space to illustrate the impact our donors have on the Wayland community.

As you read these stories, I hope you sense the appreciation the Academy’s leadership, faculty, and staff have for all of you and can imagine the important role you play in both Wayland’s history and Wayland’s future.

Gifts to the Academy Fund in 20192020 were nearly $600,000. The Board of Trustees and Administration both maintained 100 percent participation, while faculty and staff continue to average around 90 percent participation.

The Advancement Team along with the Board of Trustees, the Alumni Board, the Parents Council. class correspondents, and other volunteers are making strides to encourage increased support and engagement in the future.

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View the List of Donors Online at wayland.org/Donors2020

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Total Giving

Gifts to Endowment & Restricted Fund

$ 82,970 10%

Gifts to Academy Fund

$ 591,395 69%

Events

$ 107,693 12%

Maintenance Projects

$ 74,439

Total Giving

$ 856,497

9%

Gifts to Special Projects & Programs Our historic 165-year-old campus requires regular updates and maintenance as any long-standing landmarks would. Upgrading our facilities and infrastructure are vital to maintaining our beautiful campus and academic programs.

Some examples this year included, but are not limited to, installation of new energy efficient light fixtures in Lindsay Gym and the Field House, additional technology necessary to facilitate the hybrid model of classroom instruction, and enhancement of digital networks

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to improve wi-fi access across campus.

Donors contributed in excess of $74,000 to support these special projects.

More than $107,000 was raised through this year’s major fundraising event, Wayland’s Spring Online Auction. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our annual Spring Gala and Auction fundraiser quickly transitioned to an entirely virtual event. This pivot allowed for an increase in donor engagement and participation from constituents around the world.

Wayland Academy Introduces The Lennertz Society Previously known as The Cordial Society, this giving society was renamed in 2020 to honor retiring Head of School Joseph A. Lennertz H’86 for his more than 40 year career at the Academy.

The Lennertz Society has three giving levels: the Cordial ($500 - $999), the Faculty ($400 - $499), and the Senior level ($300-$399).

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SCHOLARSHIPS RESULT IN LIFE-LONG IMPACT

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ayland is more than just a boarding school – it’s the best preparation you can imagine for college and beyond. We believe that a Wayland education should be accessible to students of all backgrounds; we welcome students from all over the world to experience our liberal arts curriculum and campus programs. However, for many of these students, a Wayland education would not be possible without considerable financial support.

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The global pandemic has impacted everyone, including our students and their families. Recent research from the National Association of Independent Schools indicates that nationally 24 percent of parents/guardians have experienced a loss of salary. Additionally, 24 percent of families report a negative impact on their savings and retirement funds. Many current and prospective Wayland families were not immune to these

downturns. With lost income they now lack the financial means for their children to either start or continue their education at the Academy. Scholarships provide these families the financial assistance they may need for their students to graduate from Wayland.

Through scholarships, students have the chance to develop as individuals and gain a superior education. Without our scholarship donors, many of our students’ Wayland moments would never happen. Currently, Wayland offers more than 50 scholarships, many founded and suppor ted by legacy families who suppor t Wayland’s mission. We’ve selected a sampling to highlight.

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THE CARLA SMITH RADFORD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

George R. Radford, Class of 1879, was the first family member to attend the Academy, followed by nine additional family members over the next three generations.

In 1944, one of these relatives, William D. Radford, married Carla Smith. Together they raised five children, four of whom also graduated from Wayland (Peter `67, Scott `68, Curt `73, and India `77). Curt `73, had five children who also graduated from the Academy (Carla Radford `00, Weston Radford `03, Quinton Radford `05, Samuel Radford `06, and Carlton Radford `08). Several members of the Radford family have served on the Academy’s Board of Trustees, Parent Council, and Alumni Board.

In 1979, in honor of Carla Smith Radford, William’s late wife, the family established a student scholarship for students to attend Wayland Academy. Carla had been known for her dedication to causes and organizations that aided and supported youth. Specifically, she was a long-time supporter of Easter Seals (a non-profit providing education, services, and outreach to people with disabilities), The Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh, and was a member a regional chapter of the Service League. Additionally, she was very committed to supporting youth and their pursuit of education.

KARLIE LYNN AUBRY `09 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP George B. Aubry established this scholarship in 2016 to honor the memory of his daughter, Karlie Lynn Aubry `09.

Since that time, friends and family of Karlie continue to support this fund. Recipients of this scholarship have an interest in theater.

HARRY M. NEWTON SCHOLARSHIP THE RAUSCHERT FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established in 1991 by Eileen and Karl `47 Rauschert and their children: Phillip Rauschert `76, Laura Rauschert Millar `80, and Mark Rauschert `83. The scholarship, geared to a student with interest in art, is presented to a student for their tenure at Wayland.

“You’ve not only invested in an education for me and others, you’ve created invaluable experiences that students will never forget. You’re not only helping with an education; you’re helping cultivate community and family life for all students on campus.” - Abbey Luedtke `20 Annual Report

“Thank you very much for your gift in allowing me and future Wayland students a great education. I greatly appreciate the opportunities that you have given me.” - Zachary Schubert `12

Established by Harry M. Newton in 1920 with contributions being added by family members throughout the years. Other family members who have attended include his children George 1920 and Janet 1922, grandsons George M. Newton Jr. `44 and Robert W. Newton `52, and great grandsons George M. Newton III `68 and Windon S. Newton `80.

Your continued support of an established scholarship fund – or founding a scholarship of your own – directly helps students who wouldn’t otherwise be able to attend Wayland Academy. We are grateful for the investment made in our students.

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L E AV I N G A LEGACY

by TYLER J. RATAJCZAK director of major & planned giving As a student (or an alumni) on the Wayland campus you’ve been immersed in legacies, so much so that those legacies became a regular part of your everyday life. From eating your meals in Pickard Dining Hall to studying in Swan Library or attending assembly and chapel in Kimberly Chapel, you lived within a legacy every single day.

You also spent time in Heatons Union, Roundy Hall, Whiting Gallery, and Ella and Glen Dye dormitories! Do those names ignite memories? These familiar spaces were provided by someone who wanted to leave Wayland better for those who would come after them.

In the current vernacular they wanted to “Pay it Forward”.

While these spaces were funded in a variety of ways, some resulted from donors choosing to leave a legacy through a planned gift.

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Last October Frank Babka `79 visited campus as a guest speaker. He has spent the better part of his

life leaving his family’s

legacy all over the world,

including Wayland

Academy.

He talked to students

about the importance of

giving back and shared some of

his experiences traveling and helping

others around the U.S. and throughout the world.

Frank encourages others to consider a planned gift to Wayland as well.

Simply name Wayland Academy as a

beneficiary on an account or include the Academy as a percentage of your estate in your will.

While the Advancement Office can provide guidance, an attorney’s assistance may be helpful.

This legacy gift from Frank is one of

several that the Academy is grateful

to be aware of. These types of gifts are

essential to our future success, as we prepare students for college and beyond.

Frank’s gift stems from fond memories of his four years in Beaver Dam. He recalls the rigorous academics and all the hard work required to succeed, but he also remembers playing on a drum kit and participating in organized team sports for the first time in his life while he was a student here.

If you’d like to join Frank, and all our legacy donors, with a planned gift to Wayland contact tratajczak@wayland.org.

See members of Wayland's Heritage Society at wayland.org/heritagesociety

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CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS A QUIET SPRING and summer on campus provided the Buildings and Grounds department an opportunity to work on a variety of outstanding campus improvements.

A variety of notable projects were funded through generous contributions to the Lennertz List during the Online Auction last April. The Lennertz List, named for retired Head of School Joe Lennertz H`86, featured a list of campus enhancements to be completed before he retired.

Outdoor Seating near Discovery Hall The addition of stylish brushed-metal outdoor furniture creates a flexible space for class meetings as well as casual gatherings when the weather allows.

Enhanced Wifi Digital connectivity is key both for academic and social pursuits. As technology improves, Wayland continues to invest to strengthen our on-campus network.

outdoor seating near discovery hall Trees Wayland continues to replace aging and damaged trees with new varieties to maintain the beauty of campus.

Waylandtines Success Results in New LED Lights Shining Brightly The Class of `56 once again led the charge during Waylandtines in February.

Together with other donors, funds were raised to install new energy-efficient LED fixtures and associated system modifications in Lindsay Gym. Wayland’s Fieldhouse also benefitted from the generosity of the Class of `56 as a new energy efficient LED lighting system was also installed there.

Whiting Gallery New tables and chairs in the gallery make it a more inviting place to quietly study or to meet in small groups to collaborate. The Class of 2020 contributed comfortable cushions for this community space as part of their senior class gift.

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Wayland athletic and community activities will benefit from the improved lighting at the Fieldhouse.

Photo by Judy Hill H`08 above

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Greetings

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID LGI

Parting Thoughts to the Class of 2020 during their virtual Commencement Ceremony on May 17, retiring Head of School Joe Lennertz H`86 gave students some advice, “Find a community and belong. Then share that common space with others.” He reminded them as well that Wayland will also be their home. in his address

Members of the Board of Trustees, school leadership, faculty, and staff celebrated Mr. Lennertz’ career during an informal, physically distanced ceremony on campus at the end of June. One of his last official duties was to fulfill the silent auction obligation, ringing the Victory Bell 53 times, one for each donation to the Lennertz List. We expect that Mr. Lennertz will continue to consider Wayland his home.

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