Wayland Academy Greetings—Fall 2021

GREETINGS T H E O L D E S T A L U M N I P U B L I C AT I O N I N A M E R I C A

Annual Report WE CELEBRATE 2020–2021 AND LOOK TO THE FUTURE.

FALL 2021

Infusion of COVID Relief Funds B R O U G H T T O YO U B Y T H E AC ADEMY FUND your generosity is crucial to help Wayland Academy continue its more than 166-year tradition of emphasizing academic excellence and personal growth. Contributions to The Academy Fund provide resources for students and faculty that support educational initiatives not covered by tuition alone.

As part of The Academy Fund, the COVID-19 Relief Fund was created in the fall of 2020. This fund helped to provide Wayland’s on-campus and virtual community the critical funding to maintain a safe campus environment, provide our faculty with technology that allowed for innovative educational experiences, and ensured that current students impacted by the pandemic were able to continue a Wayland education.

Last year, 102 individuals contributed $33,260 to the COVID-Relief Fund. Funds were allocated as follows:

5%

purchasing of additional supplies (masks, face shields, gloves, etc.)

30%

additional facility cleaning (personnel hours and supplies)

20%

technology upgrades for hybrid learning

45%

student aid due to financial hardship caused by COVID

When you give to Wayland Academy, you help us to keep our promise to generations of students: Discovering knowledge and building character. Together.

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IN THIS ISSUE

Annual Report Issue, November 2021 wayland.org/greetings

Greetings is published for the alumni, parents, students, friends, and staff of Wayland Academy. We welcome letters concerning the content of this magazine and/or issues relating to the Academy. Letters must be signed and we ask that you include your address and daytime phone number for verification purposes. The editorial staff retains the right to edit at their discretion. Send correspondence to:

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Greetings Editor, Wayland Academy 101 North University Avenue Beaver Dam, WI 53916 Or, email us at: alumni@wayland.org

HEAD OF SCHOOL

Pete T. Patterson H`12

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Jason Warnick jwarnick@wayland.org

Megan Petersen `11, Ex Officio, Alumni Board President

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Rosina Samadani `85

Giving Society Donor Lists

Executive Board

Burnett G. Sullivan `69

David C. Larson `71, Chair

Bethann Vaubel P `12, `14, `16

Shelley Greenwood `73, Vice Chair

Elizabeth Wallman `71 P`21

Dottie Jung `75, Vice Chair

Jason Warnick, Ex Officio

Peter Sensenbrenner `71, Treasurer

Trustees Emeriti

Michael C. VanHaren `82, Secretary

Fred Bishop `57 R. Scott Jones `63

Trustees

CONTRIBUTORS

James L. Janik `74

Photography

Richard H. Kimberly `54

Justin Behm Fine Arts Co-Chair jbehm@wayland.org

Elizabeth W. Parker `72 P`06, `08 Onnie Leach Smith H`21 P`12 William T. Luedke IV `70 Patricia Martin `96 John P. McConnell `82 John B. McKinstry H`10

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Class of 2021— Commencement Celebration

Sarah Hafey Assistant Dean of Admission for Marketing shafey@wayland.org Design

Ariel Esser arielesser@gmail.com

special thanks to our many field reporters and special

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Alumni You Should Know

contributors who are noted with bylines in this issue. Their contributions are invaluable in creating this magazine.

on the cover Class of 2021 graduate, Aryan Bhardwaj, peeks out to see guests before the commencement ceremony begins.

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right Students conducting an experiment with beets in AP Biology class.

State of the Academy

by DAVID C. LARSON `71, wayland academy board of trustees chair and JASON WARNICK, head of school

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“Whenever the word Wayland is mentioned in the presence of anyone who has identified with the school in any way, there flashes before his or her mind the picture of the four towering Corinthian pillars of Wayland Hall . . . symbolic of the school’s trials and triumphs. They have stood, sometimes forlorn with peeling paint and decaying capitals, sometimes glistening with fresh white paint and sturdy timber, but always proud, dignified, imposing . . . representing symbolically the basic traditions which fashion the fourfold preparation for a better way of life: Scholarship, Faith, Health and Service.”

The Wayland Story, 1855-1955, printed for the Centennial Celebration By Alton Edward Wichman

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or 166 years, Wayland Academy has served students to prepare for a better way of life. We are proud of our heritage and excited about our future. The years 2020 and 2021 have required us to be flexible and creative. We have marked new beginnings as a result of these challenges— coming out of the pandemic and into a fresh, new start. Using the Four Pillars as guideposts, let’s look at our new beginnings in 2021.

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FAITH

HEALTH

As the oldest continuously coeducational boarding school in America, we are standing on the shoulders of giants. Our predecessors crafted academic programs for our faculty to share with our students. Now we are combining the traditional college prep courses with technology and twenty-first century skills to help our students become creative and analytical thinkers.

The Academy continually draws on our past while looking to the future—with an innovative curriculum that prepares students for their next steps and beyond.

We are thrilled to have Andrew McDonnell to direct our newly designed Media Studies Program.

He will provide curricular and extracurricular opportunities for students to create media as artists and innovators, and perhaps more importantly, to engage with media as thoughtful consumers. Through workshops and classes, students will learn to produce their own podcasts and video productions, while also learning about the media landscape in the world at large.

The warmth and compassion of the Wayland community is empowering. Students know they are accepted and supported, making them free to explore beyond their comfort zone and take risks to be their best. Regular connections with fellow students—as lab partners, roommates, teammates, and classmates—and with the adults in their lives—as teachers, coaches, dorm parents, and mentors—reinforce the ethical, moral, and spiritual awareness of students in their daily lives. This year we are pleased to welcome Amanda Kidwell as our Director of Student Success. Amanda is leading a program designed to support students holistically through academic support, mental health resources, and social-emotional skills development. Student Success programming will focus on individual students, ensuring successful outcomes through systems that provide access to the key resources needed to succeed. We meet students where they are and help them develop the skills to get them to where they aspire to be.

We are committed to the emotional and physical wellbeing of our students through participation on athletic teams, in physical education classes, and through practices designed to encourage healthy lifestyles. We honor character as much as we do knowledge so we ask our athletes and their coaches to uphold these core values: Integrity, Respect, Caring, Gratitude, Passion. Our new Athletic Director, Josh Blumenthal (Coach Blu), has unveiled a new athletics podcast—Big Red Report—featuring Wayland athletes, coaches and staff, alumni, and other members of the Wayland community. Additionally, Coach Blu has introduced a partnership with Sports AdvantEdge. Many of our student athletes get up early to train in the Field House with Sports AdvantEdge to increase their fitness, strength, and endurance—all while working towards injury prevention.

And, Coach Blu is introducing a new sport to Wayland—Lacrosse!

Lacrosse will get started with clinics and introductory classes, and look for some competition in the spring.

SERVICE Our belief in the importance of student awareness of social obligations, both in our community and in the world, becomes very clear each year through stories told during Chapel talks, programs carried out through Capstone projects, or activities sponsored by student-run clubs on campus.

Throughout the year student-led fundraisers support underserved populations—for example fundraisers to benefit PAVE (Protect, Advocate, Validate and Educate) for victims and survivors of abuse. Also, we actively participate in activities led by the Protect Wisconsin Waterways to assist with the clean-up of the Beaver Dam River area. Efforts spearheaded by our Ecology Club and their advisors Lori Bird and Catherine Mangonés. All of these activities make a positive difference in our community.

Each example of our new beginnings is supported by our Board of Trustees, a dedicated volunteer group of alumni, parents, and friends, who through their gifts of time and talent, oversee the stewardship of Wayland Academy—caring for our resources, our campus, our endowment, and our future.

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CAMPUS NEWS Academics During 2021-2022

by SETH W. AHLBORN, M.S. director of curriculum, instruction and innovation For 166 years Wayland Academy has been a place for students to develop knowledge and character for their lives here, in college, and beyond. This year is no different on the larger scale, however, at no time in recent history have students come from so many different settings and experiences brought on by COVID-19. The impact of the pandemic has brought students from around the world to Wayland who have not had anything close to a normal school year last year, as well as never finishing the prior school year in a traditional way. Just as the crescendo of learning was to rise in spring 2020, many students and teachers had to resort to distance learning platforms that were, at best, a temporary support to move learning forward in a new way.

In preparation for this school year, we were optimistic about returning to in-person instruction, the kind we know to be far superior to remote learning and teaching.

While we trust that everyone tried their best, the quick changeover to virtual learning was too unusual for many to be as successful as they would have been in physical class settings.

Uncovering individual strengths and using those strengths to move forward as quickly as feasible on the challenges, continues to be at the heart of reopening school for in-person learning and teaching this year.

We are back on campus and charging ahead with a combination of review, remediation, refreshing mastery from the past, and launching into new material as we would in any “normal” school year. We are wearing masks indoors, which makes language learning more challenging, but our faculty and students are excited to be back together in the classroom and moving forward.

With this backdrop, it is important to note that we are meeting students where they are and building upon relative strengths to support areas of relative challenge. As examples, physical handwriting hasn’t been a significant way to transmit learning for 18 months and those muscles are atrophied and the thinking that accompanies pen to paper is a skill set that has lapsed in many of our students. Calculating on paper or the white board, and not on a calculator, handheld, app, or computer program, is different in class than it was at home. Presenting

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above Students enjoy the nice weather during an outdoor class session. ideas in front of peers is different than engaging in dialogue remotely. Using time effectively for academics is more challenging with friends in person, athletics in person, and hanging out in person. It’s wonderful to be back, and we are well on our way to relearning many of the social and basic academic skills after being away from in-person learning for some time. It’s joyful, spirited, and exhausting—but we are hitting our stride as we recently closed out Quarter-1 (Q1) in mid-October.

Since March 2020, everyone has indeed had a different, even unique, personal educational experience. Coming together as a learning community with so many new students has created an amazing opportunity to relearn and do things in entirely new ways. Only our four-year seniors know Wayland pre-COVID, and most of our new students arrived without stepping on campus before coming to start this year. It is an exciting time of rebirth at Wayland Academy!

Importantly, we have added a Student Success Director focusing on social-emotional learning, dealing with some of the stressors of getting back to full days of in-person school and activities, study hall and living away from home for boarders, and engaging with the fullness of days at a boarding school for day students.

As Student Success programming grows it will include professional development for our faculty and staff to support differentiated instruction in classrooms, and mentorship programming.

Media Studies began with evening and weekend workshops which lead up to an elective course for the spring semester.

Taught cooperatively by Ms. Miller `13 and Mr. Warnick, this course will focus on media literacy. Over the year students will have more opportunity to create videos, podcasts and utilize different media platforms. Developing skills and strategies in the area of media literacy as well as producing and sharing media content will be highly instructive as the program grows.

Our Advanced Placement (AP) program continues to be strong and robust: science has offerings in physics, and biology; mathematics includes AB and BC calculus and statistics; history has US, European, and microeconomics; languages include American literature, American language, German and Spanish; and fine arts includes art studio. All students enrolled in AP courses will take the respective test (or submit their portfolio) in May 2022. Some of our students also decide to take the test in courses which Wayland does not offer, for instance AP Mandarin and AP Macroeconomics. We are quite pleased with the variety of offerings and the challenge for which students are excited as we emerge from the most unusual educational circumstances most of us have experienced in our academic careers.

We thank the entire Wayland community for its support of innovation and exploration toward our new normal. Please look for Wayland Wisdom Wednesdays in both the alumni and parent issues of the Wayland Wire—coming soon from the office of Academic Innovation.

Wayland Athletics Are Red Hot

by JOSH “COACH BLU” BLUMENTHAL director of athletics The Wayland Academy Athletics are truly working to #BeRedHot! Calling upon past successes, competing hard every day, and looking to the future with new programming, the future of Big Red Sports continues to be on the rise.

Following a tough but accomplished year in 2020–2021, which culminated with the strong finish of the track & field team along with other team milestones, Big Red athletics in 2021– 2022 have picked up right where they left off.

With new and improved social media engagement (@WABIGREDSPORTS), pack-thehouse events (Dig Pink, Picnic in the Park, etc.), strength and conditioning programs, charitable organization connections, newly created clubs and activities, and the continuation of local community partnerships, the excitement remains at a feverish pitch on University Avenue.

Brown Field will see the addition of lacrosse this spring as Wayland Academy welcomes in the nation’s oldest sport to one of the nation’s oldest schools. Wayland students will also be out on Beaver Dam Lake taking part in our new crew team. Watch for a rowing competition to be announced in the spring. Our new fleet of rowing shells is made possible by gifts to get the

program started, and we already have a dozen students interested in this varsity club.

Make plans to join us in 2021–2022—in person, online, or through livestreaming—as our student-athletes do all they can to #BeRedHot!

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As the weather cooled and the leaves started to fall, the Admission Office staff began hosting events and meeting students and families, in the Beaver Dam area and around the world.

After a year of exclusive digital recruitment, we’re excited to be back to hosting families in person with tours, classroom visits, and of course, our Fall Open House (October 29). Our Annual Fall Open House provided a wonderful opportunity for families to learn more about Wayland up close and served as a great kickoff for the application season. This year, we welcomed students and families for an afternoon of parent panels, student tours, and classroom visits.

above Bryanna Sanders Michaletz `13 talking with a family at a school fair.

Admissions News

by JOSH LABOVE dean of enrollment and financial aid the admissions office has the joy of being the front door to our beautiful campus and our inclusive community—we get to meet students and parents early in their discovery and watch them fall in love with the promise of a Wayland education. There is much to be proud and excited about in the work underway to ensure Wayland remains top of mind and within reach

for talented young people around the world.

In August, we welcomed 55 new students to campus—new thinkers and doers drawn to our campus and to a community that celebrates character alongside knowledge.

Overwhelmingly, this group of new students came to Wayland having never stepped foot on our campus—a trend of digital recruitment only exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Now, they are settling in and stepping up—in clubs, teams, activities, and classes.

If visiting campus isn’t an option, Wayland is out visiting students and parents this fall as well. From Indianapolis to Copenhagen, the Admission Office is connecting with prospective Big Red families in their communities. It’s a busy calendar, for sure. You can find out when Wayland will be in your area on our website (click ‘connect with us’ to see our full schedule). We hope to say hello to alumni and friends along the way too. If we’re nearby, please reach out.

These are exciting days at Wayland, nowhere more so than in admissions. We’re celebrating our 166 years of living and learning together and welcoming the next generation to build upon our rich history with an equally exciting future.

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above Students performing a scene from As You Like It.

The Visual and Performing Arts Are Alive at Wayland!

by JUSTIN BEHM, co-chair fine arts department and resident artist and ANDREW ESTERVIG, co-chair fine arts department and choir and voice teacher When the pandemic hit in the spring of 2020, educators were faced with many challenges. Teachers had to shift to virtual learning and then to teaching classes that were made up of both students attending in-person and virtually. Creating double lesson plans became a regular practice. Wayland’s art, music, and band teachers faced these challenges with creativity. From creating art kits to send out to students learning virtually to students recording themselves singing and playing their instruments on their computers—the arts curriculum remained a vibrant part of our Wayland education.

Our Resident Artist and Co-chair of Fine Arts, Justin Behm, compiled art kits for students studying remotely and designed 20+ new project options for students working remotely, many of which used common household supplies—like painting with coffee and baking cookies. All offering true lessons in creative problem solving. Art classes were taught synchronously in-person and virtually, allowing students studying virtually to receive live instruction and feedback while working alongside of students studying in person. He also offered one-on-one time with students. Virtual art shows provided opportunities for families near and far to enjoy the work being done in the many arts classes Wayland offers. Student work will be shared through virtual and in-person art shows in the future.

For students taking music classes that involved performance, the students studying remotely often had to sing or play their instrument while recording it on their computer. The faculty often combined the recordings to create a finished piece that sounded as if the student

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performers were all in the same room for the recording. Music students performed in virtual recitals, a virtual Coffeehouse, and virtual concerts.

The annual tradition of Lessons and Carols was recorded and shared on video and broadcast on the local Beaver Dam radio station for all to enjoy. Music students also shared recorded performances during the virtual Gala & Auction in April 2021. Teaching music classes and performing virtually opened many doors to creative ways to present the work of our students. The music faculty plan to continue to share recordings and offer virtual opportunities for families to take part in Wayland’s musical performances.

Wayland’s arts curriculum offers a wide range of classes and performance opportunities. In visual arts we offer seven different courses—Art 1: Explorations in 2D, Art 2: Independent Art in 2D, Art 1: Explorations in 3D, Art 2: Independent Art in 3D, Advanced Placement Studio Art (AP), Graphic Arts and Media, and Honors Art—all taught by our Resident Artist, Justin Behm. Our performing arts course offerings include Wayland Concert Band, Wayland Concert Choir, Music Ensemble Hybrid, Contemporary A cappella Choir, Music Theory I, Music Theory II, Music History I, and individual music lessons.

Students from beginner to advanced have the unique opportunity of taking individual music lessons in bass guitar, clarinet, drums, flute, guitar, piano, saxophone, trumpet, violin, and voice. There are also options for students to take independent study courses in visual and performing arts.

Students taking visual and performing art classes can showcase their work annually in art shows, studio recitals, large ensemble concerts, and theater and musical performances. Within the Trailways North Conference, our students participate in honors band and choir events, solo and ensemble competitions for band, choir, and piano, and submit art to the conference art show where their work is judged by other artists and art educators.

To see some of the creative work that has been done by students studying art and music at Wayland, visit: wayland.org/arts-in-action

New Beginnings with Campus Life

by KAYLA SLUSHER dean of students, warren cottage dorm head it was exciting to see our returning students come back and to welcome our new students this year from online learning and getting the chance to see their beautiful faces, or at least half of their face as we are still masking on campus. The first few months of school are always filled with orientations, new experiences, and opportunities for students from around the world to meet new people.

The students are doing a lot of bonding in the dorms (day students are affiliated to dorms so they can participate in the activities as well) and on their weekend adventures. We have had trips to Devil’s Lake State Park, had s’mores at a faculty members’ home where they told stories about their home state or country (many of our students had never had a s’more!), enjoyed time in the campus pool, and even had a movie night inside. The dorms are full of activity from hanging out in the lounges playing board games or making Tik Toks to working on class projects or talking to the supervisor/proctor about their days.

also opened the opportunity for students to get involved in cooking some of our meals, specifically our delicious omelet bar during Sunday brunch. We’re also excited to have Mentor Lunch each Friday, where students meet with their mentor in small We have had trips to groups and talk about Devil’s Lake State Park, upcoming projects, had s’mores at a faculty weekend activities, or go out for a sweet members’ home where treat. It’s another touch they told stories about point for the students their home state or and faculty and staff to see each other in a country, enjoyed time in space with a the campus pool, and even relaxed great vibe.

had a movie night inside.

above A student enjoying a hike at Devil's Lake.

The community comes together on a regular basis to celebrate, to share news, and learn from one another. Twice a week we gather— for announcements and build school spirit during Assembly on Janik Terrace or in Lindsay Gym (on Mondays) and for reflection in Kimberly Chapel (on right Head Fridays). We also come together daily for of School Jason our delicious meals in Pickard Dining Hall— Warnick addresses filling the room with chatter and laughter. the Wayland We are enjoying meals from all over the student body, world including ramen, stir fry, and pulled faculty, and staff pork sandwiches, with options for all styles during assembly of cuisine. Our amazing dining hall staff has on Janik Terrace.

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Student Clubs & Activities 2021–2022

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Thespian Society advisor: Martha Kesler H`08, Faculty, Fine Arts Department UNICEF advisor: Michelle Miller `13, Faculty, Languages Department

Admission Ambassadors advisor: Bryanna Michaletz `13, Senior Assistant Dean of Admission Art Club advisor: Justin Behm, Fine Arts Co-chair and Resident Artist Athletic Council advisor: Josh Blumenthal, Director of Athletics Baking Club advisor: Linda Tyranski H`20, Faculty, English Department Personal Finance & Entrepreneur Club advisor: Janel Vertz, Wayland Academy CFO Forensics advisor: Amy Throndsen H`14, Faculty, Fine Arts Department Ecology Club Advisors: Lori Bird, Library Director and Catherine Mangonés, Chair, Languages Department Kaleidoscope Literary Magazine advisor: Linda Tyranski H`20, Faculty, English Department Math Club advisor: Olga Johnson, Chair, Mathematics Department Model United Nations (UN) advisor: Liberty Bell H`14, Director of College Counseling P.E.A.C.E. Advisor: Justin Behm, Fine Arts Co-chair and Resident Artist Ping Pong Club advisor: Tyler Ratajczak P`25, Director of Major and Planned Giving Robotics and Tech Club advisor: Holly Gefvert `78, Faculty, STEAM 8

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Student Leadership Opportunities prefects The Prefect position is the highest and most respected student leadership position on campus and is awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding leadership and character.

Each spring, juniors and sophomores interested in becoming Prefects complete an application and participate in an interview process. The Head of School appoints all Prefects. proctors Like Prefects, Proctors provide leadership and help keep order on campus during study hall and campus activities. A Proctor must demonstrate leadership qualities and must set a positive example. Proctors are selected from the rising sophomore, junior, and senior classes.

Student Activities/Union Planning Board advisor: Kayla Slusher, Dean of Students Student Activities/Union Planning is a group of students who aid in planning weekend activities, Spirit Week activities, the Homecoming Dance, and Snow Ball.

This group brought an ice rink to campus, obstacle courses, and several “Dive in Movies” where students watched a movie while they swam in our campus pool.

Student Council advisor: Kayla Slusher, Dean of Students Wayland’s Student Council is comprised of a President, Vice President, and Treasurer/Secretary as well as two elected representatives from each class to discuss the important student topics.

This group is where issues are addressed, assessed, and resolved amongst peers with faculty guidance.

PETER SENSENBRENNER `71

board of trustees treasurer finance, audit, and enrollment committee chair and

JANEL VERTZ P`25

chief financial officer

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efore the COVID-19 pandemic began, “pivot” was a buzz term in business management referencing agile organizations that changed the direction of their strategic plan to improve revenue or survive the market. The global health crisis gave new meaning to “pivot” as organizations, systems, and families were forced to change the direction of their plans and lives to survive. During this time, Wayland Academy was not immune to such forces, and our community practiced flexibility and fluidity in nearly all facets of the way we learn, teach, live, and do business.

The pandemic hit just months into Ms. Vertz’s tenure as Wayland Academy’s Chief Financial Officer. Simultaneous to the health implications came an economic crisis, international political unrest, and social justice movements— each of which had the potential to do great harm to the enrollment and net tuition revenue at an international boarding school in the Midwest.

Early in the strife, Ms. Vertz and the Board of Trustee Finance Committee braced the Academy for impact by creating a financial response and longterm recovery plan that was proactive and forward thinking. We recognized that operations revenue including tuition, facility rentals, and fees would decline in the short-term. To combat this, Ms. Vertz guided the administrative team through a thoughtful cost reduction plan that enabled the Academy to reopen in a manner that was socially and financially responsible, and she launched a risk management program to protect the Academy’s assets and the long-term financial position. Further, we relied on non-operations revenue such as annual fund contributions to support the

above Students listen during Spanish class.

unavoidable costs created by COVID-19 such as additional financial aid for families economically impacted, health supplies, technology for hybrid learning and teaching, extra housekeeping labor for sanitation, plexiglass, and materials enabling physical distancing.

In the early stages of the COVID-19 Financial Response and Recovery Plan, we saw indicators that the invested endowment funds would perform well in the 2020-21 fiscal year (FY21). With that in mind, we strategically used annual fund contributions, Campus Project donations, cash reserves, and Federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) dollars to manage our cashflow without drawing additional funds from the endowment. That plan paid off as we saw nearly $4 million in gains and approximately $4 million in contributions bringing the value of the endowment from $14.1 million on June 30, 2020, to $22.8 million on June 30, 2021.

As we enter the final stages of our Financial Response and Recovery Plan we see our operations revenues and expenses beginning to align. Net tuition is projected to increase incrementally as we grow enrollment and families begin to build back their wealth after the economic impacts of the pandemic.

This will not happen overnight, but we have the extreme fortune of being able to lean on our endowment and annual fund contributions as we work towards recovery.

and kindness to the Academy have helped us carry the financial burden and further position us to continue for generations our mission to prepare students for college and beyond.

We tell you our story of the financial response to COVID-19 because we want to illustrate for you how seriously we take the fiduciary responsibility of the Academy assets and your gifts. Further, we want to emphasize how meaningful an impact every contribution and gift has made during these troubling times.

Annual fund contributions and Campus Project donations helped us manage our operations budget and become debt free while other organizations have become debt laden. Gala initiative funds enabled us to advance, improve, and evolve our academic programs to emerge as a leader in innovation while other schools are merely surviving. Endowment funds have provided us with the opportunity to perform special projects and provide much needed financial aid to students today and for countless incoming classes.

Throughout the strife, your collective gifts and kindness to the Academy have helped us carry the financial burden and further position us to continue for generations our mission to prepare students for college and beyond.

There is a saying, “Many hands make for light work.” While many are attributed for this quote through history, it is the Wayland Academy community of donors and supporters who have demonstrated it.

Throughout the strife, your collective gifts

As we march to the light at the end of the tunnel, Ms. Vertz and the Finance Committee look to transition from a Response and Recovery Plan to a LongTerm Strategic Financial Plan. With a healthy endowment, strong annual giving, and a debt free portfolio, we look forward to crafting a plan that continues to demonstrate our fiduciary responsibility and commitment to the long-term fiscal health of the Academy. We will be sharing more with you about this plan as it evolves and how you may play a part in your Wayland Academy community’s longevity and success.

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2020–2021

Honor Roll of Donors

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ELIZABETH W. PARKER `72

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board of trustees, fy22 advancement committee chair

BURNETT G. SULLIVAN `69

board of trustees, fy21 advancement committee chair

We are pleased to present our 2020–2021 Honor Roll of Donors!

Thank you, everyone, for your contributions of time, talent, and treasure this past year to support our school.

Here at Wayland, we do not take giving lightly. Your giving is an important part of Wayland Academy’s finances. Annual giving and the Academy Fund support students, faculty, programs, and more during the current year. Endowment giving ensures a bright future for the Academy and for students in the years to come.

Your giving is evidence of the strong culture of philanthropy that we nurture at Wayland. Our organizational values and practices

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support development and fundraising—the engines for growth and improvement of our school. The breadth of donors speaks to the impact Wayland makes on each member of the community, on all of those who are “Wayland Made.”

When you give to Wayland, you join so many other donors who are supporting our mission. From the part-time employee in Pickard Dining Hall to the Chairman of the Board of Trustees; from a German exchange student alumnus to a parent of alumni, a current teacher, or a college freshman who just graduated; you become part of the community of Wayland donors. Every donor and every gift matters to us. Every penny contributes to making the Wayland experience accessible for more students across the globe. Your gift does make a difference.

So, again—Thank you! We hope you find this list inspiring and, of course, that you will include Wayland in your giving again in 2021-2022.

PATTERSON SOCIETY $ 2 5 , 000 A N D ABOVE The Patterson Society, founded in 2011, is named in honor of Raymond A. Patterson, Jr. `40, his wife Ruth H`10, and their children, Pat `69, Stephen `75, Pete H`12, Elizabeth and Margaret. Their dedication to the Academy over the years has been unwavering. Mr. Patterson served Wayland Academy as teacher, coach, and President from 1949 to 1970. His vision led Wayland through an unprecedented period of expansion in enrollment, physical plant, and national reputation. The Patterson Society recognizes donors who give $25,000 or more during the fiscal year.

Anonymous Joanne Bunge Estate Margaret Nast Caldwell `43 Kelly & Gerardo Cumpiano `06 Gerald Greenspan Marius Greenspan H. Jeff Hamar `76 Franklin Hochholzer `55 Estate

Jane Barrows Shepard `71 & Donald Shepard `71

1855 SOCIETY

Jamie & Joseph Steuer, Jr. Estate Elizabeth Burnham Wallman `71 & Charles Wallman ORGANIZATIONS

Dye Family Foundation George S. Parker II Charitable Lead Trust #2 Nielsen-Massey Foundation Theda and Tamblin Clark Smith Family Foundation

$1, 000 TO $5, 000 The 1855 Society, founded in 2002 by the Board of Trustees to encourage annual support of $1,855 leading up to the Sesquicentennial (150 year) Celebration in 2005. Today, the 1855 Society recognizes supporters who contribute $1,000 to $9,999 during the fiscal year. The 1855 Society has three giving levels— President’s $5,000– $9,999, Francis Wayland $2,500–$4,999, and 1855 $1,000–$2,499.

Waukesha County Community Foundation

NEWELL SOCIETY $10,00 0 TO $24, 999 The Newell Society, founded in 1997, is named in honor of Pastor and Mrs. Benjamin F. Newell, the first principal and preceptress of Wayland Academy. The Benjamin Newell Society recognizes donors who give $10,000 to $24,999 during the fiscal year.

PRESID EN T' S LEVEL $5, 000 TO $9, 999 Diane Alpaugh H`83 Elizabeth Traut Bosio `73 Robert P. Bull Estate Bonnie & David Burnham `62 Richard Burnham Harry Cody `58 Robert Cowles III `68 Sharon Cowles Tilden Cummings, Jr.

Marilyn & Craig January Karen H`08 & Richard Kimberly `54

Barb & Andrew Aylward `73

Oscar Cumpiano `08

Linda & David Larson `71

William Aylward, Jr. `70

Jacquelyne Nixon DenUyl `70

Onnie Leach Smith H`21

Louise Aylward

James Downing `94

Melissa & Scott Lowell

Frank Babka `79

John Fisher `65

William Luedke IV `70

Stephanie & Frederick Bishop `57

Barbara Hill `73

John B. McKinstry H`10

Tyrell Schiek Centanni `71

Judy H`08 & Craig Hill H`06

Shannon & Randy Neuman

India Radford Clarke `77

Susan & James Janik `74

Beth Nielsen `88

Louis Davidson Estate

Anne & R. Scott Jones `63

Shelley Greenwood `73 & John Lincoln

Rosina Samadani `85

Dorothy Jung `75 & Craig Hedberg

Barbara Duce Sarwar `56

Joseph Lennertz H`86

Jeffery Tempas `63

Camilla Nielsen Craig Nielsen `82 Matthew Nielsen `90 Ellette & Johan Nyman Elizabeth W. Parker `72 Samuel Pickard `51 Estate Ann Sensenbrenner Salutz `78 Emily & Peter Sensenbrenner `71

Dale Luck `76 Beverly & Alan Martens Victoria & C. Scott Radford `68 Kathryn & Curtis Radford `73 Jeffrey Royer `73

Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc. Jung Family Foundation

Ruth & Frederick Schwertfeger Hilary & Sean Scott Jennifer & Phil Tallman

Is your name not included on any list? We’d love to help you see it there next year. Give us a call 920-356-2120 ext. 222 or visit our giving page online at: wayland.org/support-wayland

ORGANIZATIONS

F RAN CIS WAYL AN D LEVEL $2, 500 TO $4, 999

ORGANIZATIONS

Kathleen & Steven Ashby

Aylward Family Foundation Inc.

Ellen & Kevin Bruning `79

Estate of Kathryn Huth Newton `43

Janice & Andrew Coulson `64

Sodexo Inc.

Carla Radford Fair `00 & Seth Fair

Theda and Tamblin Clark Smith Family Foundation

Theda & Huascar Jessen

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1855 SOCIETY, continued Sandra Smith Leland `52 & John Leland

Laurel Johnson

ORGANIZATIONS

F. Addison Jones `46

Determan Balk Family Foundation

Thomas Kelman `81 Jan Pendexter Macdonald II `60 Betty Maier

Laura Moore `86

Patricia Duez Martin `96

Susan Peterson `63 & Archie Alexander

Gregory Mayer `69

Samuel Radford `06 F. Robert Russo, Jr. `71 Harold Sogard `70 Jennifer Downey Wirtz `86 & Arthur Wirtz `86 ORGANIZATIONS

Inter-Quest Corp.

M3 Insurance Neuman Pools Inc. Schwab Charitable WDS Construction

Wendy & Chris Meier John Miller `05 Janet Millermaier `72 William Moore `59 Louis Newell Mitzi Pickard H`43 John Proctor `60 Deborah & James Quirk `68 Lauren & Carlton Radford `08 Weston Radford `03 Suzanne Roberts `02

1 8 5 5 L E V EL $ 1 , 0 00 TO $2,499

Jo & Mark Schumann

Dorothy & Paul Balfe

Frederick Schwertfeger `91

Peg Determan & Lance Balk

Charles Shaw `94

Clay Barnes `84

Matthew Songer `76

Ellen Barber Boeye `52

Richard Stafford `73

Nancy & Kris Boucher H`90

Len Steiner

Victoria & Jay Brenner `75

Connie & Dave Stelsel

Lindsey & James Cleary H`20

David Stelsel `00

Susan & David Couch `69 Peter Cross `61 Barbara Cummings Jennifer Cobb `81 & Jonathan Cushman `80 Kelly & Jordan Esten `02 Linda Spaans Esten H`11 Fred Flom `59 Robert Folsom `63 Robin Wilson & Peter Foote

Network for Good The Jack and Arlene Schumann Foundation, Inc. The Retirement Research Foundation

John McConnell `82

Arlene & Jack Schumann

Mari & Robert Cleary

Horicon Bank

Judith Jensen Schwartzbaum `61

Kirk Stelsel `01 Robert Stilin `83 Penelope Hommel Strack `96 Jane & Burnett Sullivan `69

LENNERTZ SOCIETY $300 TO $999 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—Cordial $500–$999, Faculty $400–$499, and Senior $300–$399.

CO RD IAL LEVEL $500 TO $999 Kristi & Ben Agnew Carrie & Seth Ahlborn Susan Perry Baumgartner `63 Linda & John Blossom Andrew Buchta `88 Robert Chesi `56 Elizabeth Esten Cross `56 Robert Darling `48

Nancy Swanson

Ashley Kuenzi Davis `01 & Eric Davis `01

Jon Tempas `61

Patricia & Robert Davis

John Triller `93

Connie & Ric Fiegel

Cynthia & Michael Lardy

Janet Sharp Turner `56

Amy Fisher `89

Dona & Larry Turner

Virginia Teas Gill `79 & John Gill

Sarah Engle Lawrence `53 & Robert Lawrence

Bethann & Thomas Vaubel

Peter Lee `59

Arndt Gossel `08

Katherine Libby `80

Cynthia Grantz

Carolyn Lowry `04

Margaretann & Douglas Haag

Pete Patterson H`12

Valerie & Edward Hatcher

Lisa Pepper

Jan Wells Hooker `70

Thomas Platt `71

Monica & Curry Horak `66

Carole & Robert Howard `73

Unia Griffin Wilson `05 & Terrence Wilson `02

Anna January `08

Debra Neumeyer Plumadore `87

Suzanne Filut & Peter Jensen

Caixia Guo & Wenhai Xie

Laurie & Steven Jenkins `86

Gail Walter & Allen Proctor `70

Jeanne Enhelder Frink `67 Judith & Gregg Heidebrink `82 Katharine Purdy Herbert `68 Fleurette Kram Hershman `52 Elaine Hill

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Stephanie & Michael Vrabec `75 Colleen & Jason Warnick Ruth Ann & Thomas Watkins `54

SEN IO R LEVEL $300 TO $399 Anonymous Cheri & George Aubry Jane & Daniel Barber `56 Steven Baumgartner `91 Tami Posnanski Carpenter `88 & Jack Carpenter Frances Keally & Marten Cieslik Jane & Les Cooper Judith & August Crivolio Tiffany Cummings `87 & Chris Sanderson Sheffia Randall Dooley `91 Susan & Douglas Ganske Elizabeth Bloom Gill `74 Nada Proctor Graves `51 Agnes Hadhazy `91 Candis Bailey Hickey `72 & John Hickey Judith Nagley Hidde `56 Antonia Frederick Houston `77 and John Houston Beth & Robert Jens Joan & Jim Johnston David Kasper H`81 Christopher Klee `86 Alecia & Josh Labove Lori Bird & Andrew McDonnell H`20 Gretchen Wright Moore `60 Leah Martens Rhodes `02 Kathy & Richard Russo `72 above Students leaving Kimberly Chapel after assembly.

Melissa & Kenji Sanders Lisa & Michael Schneider H`86 Roland Schoen, Jr. `56

Paul Schmidt `74

Russell Investments

Eric Nagle `82

Ellen Burns Skatrud `66

Summit Ford

Alice & James Oestreicher

Darcy Trapp Silver `03 & Joel Silver

Jeffrey Tait `01

The Peter J. Seippel Foundation

Robert Prosser `60

Karen Speicher `80

Rebecca Tyson `07

Marjorie Stephenson Uphoff `51 & John Uphoff `50

John Tisdel `72 Linda Tyranski H`20 John Unland `70 Carl von Ende `63 Michael Yanikowski `73

FAC ULT Y L E V EL $400 TO $499 Charles Altier, Jr. `61 Lewis Baxter `63

ORGANIZATIONS

James Exner `70

Brookfield Properties Retail

Linda & Michael Maier `64

Marilyn & Frederick Webster, Jr. ORGANIZATIONS

AmazonSmile Foundation

Kurt Walters H`11 Richard Wittnebel `53 Tobias Wohlrabe `73 ORGANIZATIONS

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Maria Luz & Roel De Ramos

Carol Smith Metzger `56

Julie & Dean Wahl

Deanna & Gerald Disch H`93

Helen Flanagan & Jim Michaletz

Leslie Walton `11

Virginia Banta Michel `71

Charles White `70

Anne Provost Drummond `75 Mark Duffy `79

$ 1 TO $ 299 The Greetings Society is named for the Academy’s alumni news magazine—the nation’s oldest alumni publication—and celebrates participation at all levels. The Greetings Society has three giving levels—Junior $100–$299, Sophomore $50–$99, and Freshman $1–$49.

J U NI O R L E V EL $ 1 0 0 TO $299 Peggy Berg Aaroen `57 James Abbott `56 Deborah Adams `70 Anonymous Robert Aplin Mellanie Aubry Kristina & Roger Bacci Laura Bachmann `10 Victoria Royer Bachmann `76 Robert Banky, Sr. `54 Patricia Barkhuff H`56 Sara Traut Bass `75 Julia & Thomas Behrenbeck Dawn Benzinger Bruce Black `62 Carol Wester Blattman `55 Erik Brandt `91 Martha Oestreich Brault `48 Jody Geyer Brotherston `50 Mary Brazeau Brown `70 Thomas Brown `69 Scott Buchta `82 Lori & David Byrne

Linda & Wayne Edson Lewis Elin `56 Bradford Ellis `86 David Erbstoeszer `61 Edgar Ezerietis `08 Johanna Karsten Fabke `56 Robert Felt Carol & Thomas Fisher `50 Mary McPherson Fitzpatrick `69 Aaron Ganske `13 Catherine Garnett `66 Anne Blanchard Gascoigne `53 Robert Gollwitzer `42 Elizabeth Rumpel Gukich `58 Deborah H`18 & Jack Hankes Marilyn Hartig Tyler Hill `09 Gregory Hofbauer `73 Jerry Johnson `72 Don Jones, Jr. `46 Robert Jones, Jr. `67 Andrew Kallgren `14 Michael Kamp `48

Loran Miller `07 Lynn Miller Mary Miller `08 Kai Helland Mulford `79 Gilbert Myers III `67 George Neuberger, Jr.`71 Robert Neuman `62 Bruce Ogden `72 Alison Burrowes Olsen `77

Corey Whiteside `87 Mary Lou Miller Williamson `55 Thomas Wilson Michael Wolfe `61 Ann Schlaefer & David Wright KunHo Yoon `07 Wendy Zellner `77 Brian Ziebell `79 Amanda Zopp Kelsi Zweifel

Wendell Olson

ORGANIZATIONS

Elizabeth Head Osterhaus `79

Design Plus, Inc.

JoEllyn Phillips `52

Gene's Beaver Floral

Connor Pierson `13

Greater Green Bay Community Foundation

John Powless Ernest Price, Jr. `39 Benjamin Reed Elizabeth Miller Reed `60 Rosemary & Phillip Resch Patricia & Louis Riche Mary Lou Miller Righellis `65 James Ritman `84

IBM Corporate Matching Grants Program Lamers Bus Lines, Inc. Menasha Corporation Foundation Patty Chapman Family Foundation The Erroll & Elaine Davis Charitable Gift Foundation

Sally Zellner Rossmiller `76 & Daniel Rossmiller

Peter Keady `52

Jack Saunders `65

Laura Baddaker Kee `46

Cindy & Ross Schieffer

Christie Kelley `70

Karl Schleevogt `11

SO PH O MO RE LE VEL $50 TO $99

Paul Kleist `73

Helen Burton Schuckel `56

Walter Koskinen `73

S. Reginald Smith `81

Victoria Ajayi

John Lee `85

Carolyn Davis SpattaEckhart `52

John Leritz Nancy Liljedahl `81 Felicia Linsky `79 Vicki Mason Lonngren `56 Nicole Brandrup Lucas `94 John Lungerhausen `74

Cynthia Chapman `77

Peter MacInnis `66

Norman Chimenti

Catherine Mangonès

Robert Conner `70

Lee Ann Marcheschi `99

Leonard Coulson III `61

Ruth & Robert Martin

Carol Czajkowski

George Maye `54

Sharon Hartzell D'Arco `70

Eldon Mayer `53

Elaine & Erroll Davis, Jr.

Linda & Stephen McMillan `78

Erin Dawson `00

Mary Beth Schnur Metcalf `61

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Gail & Edward Miller `59

R. Brad Karl `90

Barbara & Reynolds Challoner, Jr. `60

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Alison Lighthall `76

Emma McGraw Watson `59

Brendan Lyon `07

Jayson Spring `87 Georgianna Starz Karla Bigham & John Stechmann `89 Marc Stecker `78 Colin Stetson `56 Jon Stillman `56 Barbara & Alan Sturges Elizabeth Pedigo Sullivan `70 Pamela Finney Swenson `81 Marjorie Espersen Thornton `48 Janel Vertz Nancy Vrabec `73 Susan Heacox Vrabec `70 & Peter Vrabec `70

Martha AlexanderSzymanski `74 & Michael Szymanski Elizabeth Cumbler Bartolini `67 Elisha & Seth Barudin Mark Beecher Ileana Blanco Peter Bredlau `85 Elizabeth Disher Brown `70 Lisa & Kelly Bunkoske Carri Carl `81 Suzanne Lamping Dann `97 Linda Darling Martha Stevens Dresser `68 William Eldred `70 Christine Foth-Regner `70

Margaret Debenham Galloway `70

Kimberly Moore Wall `84

Lam Ho `23

Dawn Ray `82

Susan & Donald Garrison

William Wiedenhoeft `74

Thanh Hoang `21

Katherine Rinshed

Kerry H`18 & Paul Wolfgram

Heather Hughes

Emilia Rutembesa `22

Nikki Brown-Huss `96 & Andrew Huss `96

Satori Sanders `24

Elizabeth Jaakola `84

Emily Schroeder Orvik

Lucy Wilder Hibbard `70 Stephanie Hill `10 Darby & Stanley Hintz Judd Hirschberg `70 Tam Nguyen & Chuong Ho Mary H`14 & Thomas Irwin

FR E SHMAN L E V EL $1 TO $49 Parnian Alavi `21

Frederick Jedwill `55 Olga Johnson

Thomas Schmitz `77 Nicholas Schubert `10 Alanna Schuett `23

Andrew Kaftan `82

Virginia & Raphael Seaholm

Nancy & Daniel Kallgren

Roxanne Sell H`92

Holly Gefvert `78

Katherine Shank `08

Shirley Keene-Gefvert

Thora Stoutner Shannon `01

J. Matthew Keil `92

Isabella Stromberg `21

Laura Killingsworth

Osayande Sule `24

Margi & Mike Klausmeier

Erin Tallman `23

Hailey Kowing `22 Karyn & Jay Kroschel

Amy Throndsen H`14 & Michael Throndsen

Scheree & Charles Krueger

Megan Tyranski `23

Tami LaChance

Michael VanHaren `82

Sophie Ptaschinski Lajewski `11

Crystal Verran

Alicia Lechon Cabello `21

Emmaleah Vickers `21

Anh Bui `21

Edgar Lentz, Jr. `65

Maya Wallman `21

Kevin Byrne `21

Claudia Loppnow `21

Renee & Glenn Westra

Paul Carroll

Linda Lutes H`15

Catherine Whereatt `74

Lisa Middleton Contois `93

Erica Malimi `21

Jonathn White `21

Kimberly & Rodney Miller H`17

Catherine Corbin Davis `08 & Brandon Davis

Beth Marbach `84 & Jarrod Krug

Glenn Wiedenhoeft `75

Leslie Morris `56

Nicholas Derr `10

Mark Marcucci, Jr.

Omar Muammar `06

Burak Dincsahin `21

Julia Martin `21

ORGANIZATIONS

Tam Nguyen & Chuong Ho

Esra & Faruk Dincsahin

Gian Martinez `21

Paul Osvald H`11

Hilary A. Disch `01

Hayden Masche `21

The Progressive Insurance Foundation

Megan Petersen `11

David Dries `88

Hannah Neuert `15

Eva Hartman Ptaschinski `83 & Thomas Ptaschinski

Erin Hullison Edson `05

Kelly Neuert H`17

Sandra Elgizooli `21

Hung Nguyen `21

Elizabeth Schneider Ratajczak `96 & Tyler Ratajczak

Daniela Espinoza `24

Vinh Nguyen `21

Kathryn Freeman Jansky `70

Brianne Allen `21

Alan Jung `70

Martha Lentz Anderson `56

William Kerr, Jr.

Gladys & Bertrand Asobo

Martha Kesler H`08

Liberty Bell H`14 & Mark Born

Susan Hicks Labahn `57 & Jon Labahn `57

Drew Benson `23

Tricia Leith `70 Jason Liao `94

Jacqueline Gasamuduri & Nestor Bigirindavyi

Linda Lonergan

Maria & Lawrence Bislew

Margaret Lowell `09

Jane Blossom `21

Gregory Ludlow `70

John Blossom `23

John Lyle `71

Nikki Brown-Huss `96 & Andrew Huss `96

Morgan Manchester `99 Luis Marin Nancy Detweiler Metzger `68 Bryanna Sanders Michaletz `13 & Carl Michaletz

Rosanne & Todd Benson

Kristie & Andrew Estervig

Aryanna Oestreicher `21

Katherine Fogarty `24

Kimberly Heide Russell `70

Angela & Peter Fogarty

Farhut & Ayaz Samadani H`12

Jane Soutar Fox `51

Thomas Schiek `70

Ebru & Martin Friedrich

Martha Scott `75

Barbara Lippert Fuhrman `67

Stephen Shaw `70

Salvador Garcia

Megan Wahlen Shine `85

Bradley Garvey `77

Thinh Pham `21

Jacqueline Gasamuduri & Nestor Bigirindavyi

Nancy Phillips `70

Lowell Snorf III `73

Javier Pizarro `90

David Spengler `52

Gabriel Goldade `21

Connor Purvis `22

Christopher Stanton `67

Abbe Grebel

Eva Putnam `21

Jin Suntivich `02

Mark Harrison `85

Jiaxing Qin `21

Heather Tietz `89

Sheranita Hemphill `00

Patty & William Radford

Jonathan Sisk `70

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation

Hope & Mark Nkurunziza

Elisabeth Edelblute Roll `70

Levin Friedrich `23

Tessa Wilson-Brown `22

Oluwafemi Ojo `21 Bridget O'Malley Judith Easton Opsahl `53 Arielle Petty `21 Joyanne & Harrison Petty Hung Pham `21

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Commencement Celebration For generations Wayland Academy has prepared students to go out into the world prepared for their lives in college and beyond. A lot has changed at Wayland between the 1920s and the 2020s, but one thing remains the same, the commitment to providing a curriculum and campus programs devoted to the pursuit of knowledge and development of character. We continue to draw on our past while looking to the future.

Congratulations, Class of 2021!

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1 Head of School Jason Warnick takes a selfie with the Class of 2021 2 The Class of 2021 celebrates by throwing their caps in the air 3 Celebrating outside of the Field House 4 The Class of 2021 on the steps of Wayland Hall

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5 Graduates listening to speakers during the ceremony

8 Class of 2021 choir members perform

6 Graduate Brianne “Bri” Allen `21 holds up her Wayland diploma with pride

9 A group of graduates pose for the camera before the ceremony

7 Student Council President Emmaleah “Emma” Vickers `21 addresses her class

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COMMENCEMENT SPEECHES

vale dic torian Jiaxing “Bill” Chin

The 2021 Valedictorian, Jiaxing "Bill" Qin, was not able to be on campus to address his class in person at the commencement ceremony, due to the pandemic. Bill instead recorded a video of his speech from his home in Beijing, China, that was broadcast during the event. Bill attended Wayland for four years and is now attending Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, studying behavioral economics, with a goal of working in the field of consulting.

To watch the video of Bill’s speech, visit: WAYLAND.ORG/COMMENCEMENT-2021/BILL-CHIN

salutatorian Vinh “Vincent” Nguyen

The 2021 salutatorian, Vinh “Vincent” Nguyen, from Hanoi, Vietnam, attended Wayland for three years and planned to study computer science and applied mathematics after graduation. While at Wayland he found his love for music and plans to continue performing in college. He was the leader of the bass section, a member of Unaccompanied Minors, performed a solo in the musical Working, and played guitar for Wayland’s virtual Coffee House.

During his speech, Vincent talked about asking for advice from classmates in preparation for the ceremony. “During the process of writing this speech, I have asked many friends for inspiration. You know, I was expecting the generic graduation speech materials about how we will continue to pursue knowledge and character and somehow change the world. Well, in reality, the most common advice was to keep it short. Here are some suggestions from my friends: ‘Please keep it short or I will sleep through it.’ ‘Keep it short so we can graduate already.’ ‘You better quote Winnie the Pooh.’” He went on to share, “Graduation is more than a piece of paper, of course. It is a time to celebrate. We celebrate all the important things that we have learned in classes that drove us through these long years. And by drove, I meant they drove me up the wall. We celebrate all the times when we barely made it on time and didn’t have 20 points of our participation grade deducted in Mr. McDonnell's class. We celebrate all the late work and assignments that were mercifully

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accepted by our teachers, and last but not least, we are here to celebrate all those times we procrastinated and somehow wrote a tenpage essay in 24 hours.” Vincent also shared a sincere message of thanks to his class, “What really motivated me through these long years of high school was you guys, my friends. You

“What really motivated me through these long years of high school was you guys, my friends. You are the people who made a difference in my life.” are the people who made a difference in my life. You came to my room to wake me up when I was almost late to class. You reminded me of that assignment I totally forgot about and would have gotten a zero on it. You gave me such insightful suggestions for this speech. I wouldn't have been able to stand here in front of everyone without the help of my friends. I appreciate the bonds we have formed here for the rest of my life, and I wish we can be friends forever.” And of course, he closed his speech with a quote from Winnie the Pooh. “’We didn't realize we were making memories. We just knew we were having fun.’ I had a lot of fun, made great memories, and I hope you did too. I love you guys, the class of 2021!”

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comme nce me n t s pe ak e rs Opportunity and Community— Craig H`06 & Judy H`08 Hill, Parents `09, `10 The 2021 commencement speakers were Craig and Judy Hill. Craig who spent more than 33 years in independent boarding school education, began his work at Wayland in the fall of 1996 as Athletic Director, Wayland Hall Dormitory Director, and Head Football Coach.

In the ensuing 25 years, Craig coached both boys and girls athletic teams, served as the Head Resident of the Ella Dye Dormitory, taught Chemistry, Environmental Science, and several STEAM courses, and was the Science Department Chair. Before his retirement in June of 2021, Craig served as Academic Dean.

lives and are pillars in the Wayland community.

It would be difficult to find people more dedicated to their work than the Hills. They raised their children-Tyler and Stephanie-on this campus. And, both of their children are graduates of the Academy-Tyler in 2009 and Stephanie in 2010.

Craig and Judy shared their observations of life centered around opportunity and community with the graduating class and guests. They highlighted the opportunity to be a part of an amazing community—the Wayland family.

this year, I hope that you will continue to celebrate Wayland as alumni. As a former commencement speaker said, ‘You came to Wayland and met the world’ and now it is your chance to take Wayland out into the world.”

“Wayland has been here for 166 years and will always be here for you.

Thousands of alumni from the class of 1855 to 2021 are Wayland, they are your community.”

Judy spent close to 30 years in independent boarding school education and began her work at Wayland in 1998 as the Head of the Glen Dye Dormitory and Director of the Tutor program. Judy also coached girls athletic teams and was the Athletic Director from 2005 until 2011, before being named the Director of Advancement, a above Craig Hill, position she held until Judy Hill, Joseph her retirement in June Lennertz H`86, 2021.

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Craig referenced a recent chapel talk—“What do teachers make?—and key take-aways from that chapel talk, “. . . teachers make kids wonder, make them question, make them criticize, make them apologize and mean it, make them write (and write), and make them show all of their work in math class and chemistry.” Judy summarized it all by stating, “teachers make a difference.” She noted, “We all brought different backgrounds and experiences to this place where we learned to share, to grow, to find ourselves in this diverse gathering space in the middle of Wisconsin.”

Craig and Judy encouraged the class of 2021 to continue to pay it forward and share their gifts into their new communities beyond Wayland.

Emeritus, and Jason Warnick, Head of School

Judy encouraged the graduates to take Wayland out into the world with them, “Just as you’ve celebrated many Wayland traditions

In closing, the graduates were reminded that they are prepared and that their Wayland community will always be here for them.

Craig and Judy were at Wayland for most of their professional

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Commencement Honors and Awards

THE WEIMER K. HICKS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD— Maya Wallman Given to the senior, who in the estimation of the faculty, has shown marked progress in all phases of Wayland life.

THE WAYLAND ACADEMY WRITING AWARD—Eva Putnam Presented to a senior in recognition of his or her outstanding writing while a student at the academy. The award is given at commencement to highlight the goals of the Wayland writing initiative. The winners names are inscribed on a plaque which hangs in the Academic Center.

ALUMNI MEMORIAL SERVICE AWARD—Amelya Barudin and Jiaxing “Bill” Chin The Wayland Alumni Association presents two awards Alumni Memorial Service Awards for Service to the school.

This honor is granted irrespective of class, scholastic, or athletic ability to a young man and young woman who have, in the opinion of the faculty, made valuable contributions to Wayland through unselfish service and generous giving of their time and talents. The winners names are inscribed on a plaque which hangs in Roundy Hall.

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES AWARDS—Sandra Elgizooli and Hung Pham The Board of Trustees Awards go to a young man and young woman who have demonstrated an interest in Wayland and whose performances have helped to create loyalty and dedication toward the goals and objectives embraced in a Wayland education. Their contributions to dormitory living, extracurricular activities, and all other phases of campus life are considered in making these awards.

GLEN AND ELLA DYE AWARD—Femi Ojo In 1979, Wayland Academy established the Glen and Ella Dye Award, in memory of two former alumni, benefactors, and trustees. This award is given to a student, irrespective of class, whose behavior is exemplary in religious earnestness and moral sensitivity.

THE JAMES P. FREEMAN PRESIDENT’S AWARD—Femi Ojo In 1995, Ralph Robinson `64, established an award in memory of one of his Wayland classmates— the James P. Freeman President's Award.

This award is presented

annually by the members of the senior class to the individual who exemplifies the characteristics of Jim Freeman, in his or her relationships with others. Jim Freeman, class of 1964, was recognized as a nonjudgemental friend to all groups, an individual who was open and available to anyone and who gave of himself to others without expectation of gain. Jim demonstrated loving kindness equally, to everyone with whom he interacted.

HEAD OF SCHOOL’S AWARD—Brianne Allen, Claudia Loppnow, Noah Padilla, and Osamu Sule The Head of School's Award is a special award which is presented on those occasions when students deserve special recognition for long-term contributions to the student body and the community of Wayland Academy.

KIT MAYER SPORTS CUP—Alicia Lechόn Cabello The Kit Mayer Sports Cup is primarily an athletic award based on the following qualifications: • the recipient must be a member of the girls’ varsity club in good standing; • must have earned a varsity letter in at least one sport;

• must have satisfactory scholastic standing; • must have displayed good citizenship and lofty ideals of sportsmanlike conduct in various undertakings.

WISEHEART CUP—Burak Dincsahin The Wiseheart Cup is given to the young man who has best fulfilled the following standards: • won his letter in one sport and has taken part in two others;

Other Student Honors and Awards SPECIAL ACADEMIC AND CO-CURRICULAR AWARDS/ RECOGNITIONS Cum Laude Society Inductees Amelya Barudin, Tien Le, Son Nguyen, Hung Pham, Thinh “Tony” Pham, Elizabeth Aplin, Jay Clark, Griffin Hughland, Hailey Kowing

Academic Book Awards—The annual Wayland Academy Honors Convocation was held on Friday, May 21, 2021. The following students received book awards in recognition for having been the highest-ranking underclassmen in a specific academic discipline.

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• has a satisfactory scholastic standing;

Ann Nelson `89 Champion of Character Award Griffin Hughland

• is outstanding in leadership in all forms of activity;

Senior Art Purchase Award Emmaleah “Emma” Vickers

Greg Boulanger Memorial Award in Drama— Kevin Byrne and Emmaleah “Emma” Vickers

• and whose sportsmanship is unquestioned.

Wirtz Family Athletic Award Griffin Hughland

Music—Kevin Byrne

John Philip Sousa Band Award Erin Tallman

Spanish—Jane Blossom

Head of School Service Award Sophia Lama and Katherine “Kat” Fogarty

Science—Thinh “Tony” Pham

Four-Year Fine Arts Award Brianne Allen, Kevin Byrne, Shania Luster, Hayden Masché, Noah Padilla, Elion Saliu, Isabella Stromberg, Emmaleah “Emma” Vickers

STEAM—Michelle Lyu

LAURA A. MACDONALD AWARD—Emmaleah “Emma” Vickers The Laura A. MacDonald Award is the most significant honor bestowed upon a young woman at Wayland Academy. It is given to the senior, whose actions and demeanor bespeak self-respect, courteous consideration for others, and loyalty to the academy and its traditions. She must be a leader in scholarship and other school activities. Her name is inscribed on a plaque in Roundy Hall, and the recipient also receives her own inscribed plaque.

EDWIN PUTNAM BROWN AWARD— Kevin Byrne The Edwin Putnam Brown Award is the most significant honor bestowed upon a young man at Wayland Academy. It is given to the senior who, with a sense of social responsibility and with fine school loyalty, has shown the highest type of leadership. His name is inscribed on a plaque in Roundy Hall, and the recipient receives his own award.

Wayland Academy’s valedictorian and salutatorian honors are awarded by the faculty to the seniors with high academic achievement and who best fulfill the school motto of “Knowledge and Character.”

English—Eva Putnam

German—Claudia Loppnow Mathematics—Hung Pham Social Studies/History—Alicia Lechón Cabello

WIAA Scholar Athlete Alicia Lechón Cabello and Burak Dincsahin

TRAILWAYS CONFERENCE ACADEMIC ALL-CONFERENCE AWARD Class of 2021 Amelya Barudin, Anh Bui, Kevin Byrne, Shaniah Edwards, Sandra Elgizooli, Thanh “Sarah” Hoang, Hayden Masché, Phuc “Karen” Nguyen,Vinh “Vincent” Nguyen, Noah Padilla, Hung Pham, Thinh “Tony” Pham, Eva Putnam, Jiaxing “Bill” Qin

ACADEMIC BOOK AWARDS GRADES 9–11

Class of 2022 Jay Clark, Molly Davis, Brendan Dempsey, Sam Evans, Griffin Hughland, Erin Jaison, Tien Le, Claudia Loppnow, Maggie Mihalic, Nam Nguyen, Tessa Wilson-Brown

Junior English, Brown University Book Award—Molly Davis `22

VALEDICTORIAN—Jiaxing “Bill” Chin SALUTATORIAN—Vinh “Vincent” Nguyen

Art—Emmaleah “Emma” Vickers

Art—Emily Harmon `22 Biology—Grace Hankes `24 Chemistry—Melany Ruiz `23 Drama—Jay Clark `23

German—Elizabeth Aplin `23 European History—Griffin Hughland `22 U.S. History—Jeb Blossom `23 Humanities—Lotus Buss `24

FOUR-YEAR SENIOR HONOR AWARD WINNERS

Mathematics—Hung Pham `22

Amelya Barudin, Claudia Loppnow, Emmaleah “Emma” Vickers, Eva Putnam, Gian Martinez, Jiaxing “Bill” Qin, Kevin Byrne, Noah Padilla, Oluwafemi Ojo, Aryanna Oestreicher

Physics—Emre Kocer `23

Music—Lam “Albert” Ho `23 Spanish—Molly Davis `22 STEAM—Phuc “Peter” Dang `23

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College Counseling

Lawrence University

University of Rochester

Loyala Marymount University

Rutgers University

wayland’s college counseling program provides students with exceptional individualized support—from helping students to select schools that fit their needs to the final selection process among admission offers.

Lehigh University

Saint Louis University

Loyola University Chicago

St. Olaf College

Marquette University

University of San Diego

University of Massachusetts

University of San Francisco

University of Miami

Santa Clara University

Miami University

Savannah College of Art & Design

COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES 2017–2021* Agnes Scott College

University of Connecticut

American University

Clark University

University of Arizona

Cornell University

Bard College

Creighton University

Bates College

Davidson College

Baylor University

Michigan State University Michigan Technological University

Sewanee: The University of the South Southern Methodist University

Denison University

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

University of Southern California

Beloit College

University of Denver

Mount Holyoke College

University of South Florida

Binghamton University

DePauw University

New York University

Stony Brook University

Boston College

Dickinson College

Syracuse University

Boston University

Drexel University

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Brandeis University

Duke University

Northeastern University

Tulane University

The University of British Columbia

The University of Edinburgh

Northwestern University

Union College

Oberlin College

University of Utah

Bucknell University

Florida State University

Ohio State University

Vanderbilt University

University of California, Berkeley

Fordham University

University of Oregon Pennsylvania State University

Washington University in St. Louis

Pepperdine University

University of Washington

University of Pittsburgh

Wheaton College (MA) University of Wisconsin, Madison

University of California, Davis

Flagler College

Franklin & Marshall College

University of California, Irvine

The George Washington University

University of California, Los Angeles

Georgia Institute of Technology

Purdue University

Gettysburg College

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Gonzaga University

Rochester Institute of Technology

University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Barbara

Grinnell College

Carleton College

College of the Holy Cross

Case Western Reserve University

Howard University

University of Chicago Colby College University of Colorado, Boulder Columbia University

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University of Michigan

GREETINGS

University of Illinois Chicago University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign Indiana University, Bloomington Kenyon College Lafayette College

Texas Christian University

The College of Wooster Worcester Polytechnic Institute

“Our students go on to a broad range of schools, including some of the most selective in the country. Our goal is that every student and family will be prepared to make the choice that’s truly best for them.”

— L IB E RT Y B ELL H`14 Director Of College Counseling * This is a sampling of the schools our students received acceptance offers from in the past five years.

SPRING GALA & AUCTION The annual Spring Gala & Auction on April 17 was held online again in 2021. The live virtual event featured trustees, student musical performances, faculty, staff, and donors encouraging participation in the Academy’s largest fundraising event of the year. We thank all who attended the virtual event, supported the Media and Mindfulness initiative, donated something for the auction, sponsored the event, participated in the auction, or gave of your time and talent in support of the 2021 Gala & Auction.

Kristi & Ben Agnew

Connie & Ric Fiegel

Carrie & Seth Ahlborn

Angela & Peter Fogarty

Diane Alpaugh H`83

Susan & Douglas Ganske

Linda & David Larson `71

Cheri & George Aubry

Bradley Garvey `77

Onnie Leach Smith H`21

Justin Behm

Anne Blanchard Gascoigne `53

Joseph Lennertz H`86

Liberty Bell H`14 & Mark Born

Shelley Greenwood `73

Linda Lonergan

Meredith & Andrew Harmon

Anabel Manchester Lopez `97

Rosanne & Todd Benson

Judy H`08 & Craig Hill H`06

Margaret Lowell `09

Elaine Hill

Melissa & Scott Lowell

Tyler Hill `09

William Luedke IV `70

Elizabeth Jaakola `84

Linda Lutes H`15

Susan & James Janik `74

Jan Pendexter Macdonald II `60

Jaime Blossom Linda & John Blossom Nancy & Kris Boucher H`90 Mary Brazeau Brown `70 Walter Burtis `08 Lori & David Byrne Tyrell Schiek Centanni `71 Lindsey & James Cleary H`20 Mari & Robert Cleary

Beth & Robert Jens Suzanne Filut & Peter Jensen Olga Johnson Dorothy Jung `75 & Craig Hedberg

Catherine Mangonès

Nancy & Daniel Kallgren

Patricia Duez Martin `96

Barbara Cummings

Julia Martin Keelty `79

Stephanie & Michael Masche

Jill & Chris Kehrmeyer

Lori Bird & Andrew McDonnell H`20

Erin Hullison Edson `05 Linda & Wayne Edson

J. Matthew Keil `92 Martha Kesler H`08 Laura Killingsworth

Emily & Peter Sensenbrenner `71

B RONZE LE VEL

Mark Marcucci, Jr. Beverly & Alan Martens

Deanna & Gerald Disch H`93

S I LV E R LE VEL

Beth Marbach `84 & Jarrod Krug

Andrew Kallgren `14

Britta & Shaun Dempsey

G OLD LE VEL

Sophie Ptaschinski Lajewski `11

Meredith Coulson-Kanter `95 & Chris Kanter Linda Darling

2021 Sponsors

Onnie Leach Smith H`21 P`12

John B. McKinstry H`10 Carl Michaletz Alison Lighthall `76

Katie Eisenreich `00

Karen H`08 & Richard Kimberly `54

Linda Spaans Esten H`11

Karyn & Jay Kroschel

Kai Helland Mulford `79

Edgar Ezerietis `08

Scheree & Charles Krueger

Lucine & John Nersesian

Ryan Monsen `07

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Kelly Neuert H`17

Nicholas Schubert `10

Terrence Wilson `02

Suites Beaver Dam

Shannon & Randy Neuman

Cassel Villarreal & William Schwartz

Michael Wolfe `61

Hometown Glass & Improvement Inc.

Judith Jensen Schwartzbaum `61

KunHo Yoon `07

Ellette & Johan Nyman Alison Burrowes Olsen `77 Isabelle Ostermann `19 Paul Osvald H`11 Elizabeth W. Parker `72 Elizabeth Pechous `90 Amy & Karl Pippenger Javier Pizarro `90 Thomas Platt `71 John Powless Kathryn & Curtis Radford `73 Samuel Radford `06 Weston Radford `03 Elizabeth Schneider Ratajczak `96 & Tyler Ratajczak Mary Vogl-Rauscher & Thomas Rauscher Dawn Ray `82 Leah Martens Rhodes `02 Teresa Muench Russell `81 Bari Green Russo `91

Chelsey Seippel `01

Kerry H`18 & Paul Wolfgram Amanda Zopp

Honestly Cranberry Horicon Bank Inter-Quest Corp.

Emily & Peter Sensenbrenner `71

ORGANIZATIONS

Jimmy John's Subs

Darcy Trapp Silver `03 & Joel Silver

Air Care, Inc.

Kwik Trip

Benvenuto's Italian Grill

Lamers Bus Lines, Inc

Blake Tonn Pest Control Inc.

LeRoy Meats of Horicon

Blue Boy Dairy Treat Store

M3 Insurance

Camp Nicolet Inc.

Malibu Tan & Spa

Casey's General Store Cave of the Mounds

McKinstry's Home Furnishing Inc.

Chang Jiang Buffet

Neuman Pools Inc.

Chippy's Popcorn Creations

Northern Sky Theater

Culver's Restaurant

Northleaf Winery

Dam Chicken

Parallel 44 Vineyard and Winery

S. Reginald Smith `81 David Spengler `52 Jayson Spring `87 Georgianna Starz Jeremy Starz `97 Jane & Burnett Sullivan `69 Jennifer & Phil Tallman Linda Tyranski H`20 Rebecca Tyson `07 Bethann & Thomas Vaubel Crystal Verran Emmaleah Vickers `21 Elizabeth Burnham Wallman `71 & Charles Wallman

Design Plus, Inc. Destination Kohler DRM, Inc. Ebert's Greenhouse Village Firefly Fibers

Farhut & Ayaz Samadani H`12

Kurt Walters H`11

Gene's Beaver Floral

Colleen & Jason Warnick

Glacial Lake Cranberries

Rosina Samadani `85

Mary Hughes & Teri Weiland

Glasgow Photography

Susan Schieble

Renee & Glenn Westra

Green Bay Packers

Thomas Schmitz `77

Unia Griffin Wilson `05 &

Holiday Inn Express &

Lost Lake Acres Greenhouse

Park Plaza Pizza, Inc. Piggly Wiggly PS Seasoning and Spices, Inc. Riverfront Wine Bar Schultz's Cheese Haus Shane Acres Country Inn Sherwin-Williams Paint Store Silica Appliance & Electronics Sodexo, Inc. and Affiliates Stafford's Perry Hotel Summit Ford The McCracken Basketball Camp The Peter J. Seippel Foundation The Pfister Hotel Von Klaus Winery Walker's Restaurant & Bakery Walmart Distribution Center #7039 WDS Construction White Gull Inn Wisconsin Aviation, Inc. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers left Andrew McDonnell, Director of Media Studies, shows Anthony Gilliam `22 how to fly a drone during a media studies workshop.

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GREETINGS

THE ENDOWMENT named scholarships and other programming support Endowment funds are a set of restricted gifts which generate annual income to support student scholarships, faculty compensation, academic programs, facility improvements, and other operating expenses. This endowment income is crucial to help Wayland fulfill its mission-critical objectives. Wayland is grateful to the following alumni and friends who have established endowment support for the Academy.

50th Class Reunion Fund

James Johnston Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship

Class of 1947 Scholarship

Era and Marvin Keil Scholarship

Peter J. Seippel Scholarship

Class of 1956 Memorial Fund

Peter E. Lee Scholarship

Peter J. Seippel Chair in Economics

Class of 1969 David S. Terrell `69 (Student Activities)

S. Walter “Abe” Lincoln Memorial Award in United States History Scholarship Fund

Peter J. Seippel Chair in Fine Arts

Janet Newton Allan`22 Scholarship

Linfield Hall Alumni Scholarship

Karlie Lynn Aubry `09 Memorial Scholarship Fund

Suzanna Steptoe Linnell Scholarship

Joseph and Mary Ellen Sensenbrenner Fund

George J. Maye Scholarship

Smith Service Fund

Richard Aylward Memorial Scholarship

Mayer Scholarship Fund

Stephanie Dorward Smith Scholarship

Frederick Eric Bishop & Juvannah J. Bishop Memorial Scholarship

McGregor Scholarship

Cleveland & Anna Stanley Academic Fund

Class of 1989 Scholarship

Boldt Special Events Series (Fine Arts) Greg Boulanger Memorial Scholarship Edwin Putnam Brown Memorial Scholarship Cynthia Snyder Catlin Memorial Scholarship Ella and Glen Dye Fund (Dye Chair of Religion) (Dye Chair of Science)

John B. McKinstry H`10 Endowment for the Arts Mark Anderson McMillan Memorial Fund

Susan Seippel Grow Memorial Scholarship

Joseph T. Steuer, Jr. Family Scholarship Swan Library Fund

Martin J. Meyer, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Mary M. Swan `25 Scholarship

Marion E. Mitchell Scholarship

Shirley Hughes Tempas Scholarship

Earl C. Moeller Scholarship

David S. Terrell Memorial Fund (Athletic Support)

C.J. Tempas Scholarship Fund

Ellis Family Scholarship

Romona R. and Vincent F. Nast, Sr. Memorial Scholarship

William Emanuel American Legion Scholarship

Ann Nelson `89 Champion of Character Award

Wayland ARISE Scholarship Fund

Esten Family Scholarship

Ann Nicole Nelson `89 Scholarship Fund

Westra Construction Inc. Scholarship

Edward E. Ford Foundation (Faculty Professional Development) James P. Freeman (President’s Award) Gray Family Scholarship Earl Sheldon Greenspan 1918 Memorial Scholarship Catherine L. Hatcher Memorial Fund (English Literature-Kaleidoscope) Mikki Hebl `87 & David Harvey, Jr. Scholarship

Wayland Scholars Program

Roy B. Nelson Scholarship

Alton E. Wichman Memorial Scholarship

Ben F. Newell Chair (Computer Science)

Wirtz Family Athletic Fund (Hockey or Athletic General)

Harry M. Newton Scholarship

Wisconsin Power and Light Scholarship

George S. Parker Dedicated Fund for Discovery Hall

Wisconsin Power and Light Foundation (Fine Arts)

Dorthea W. and Samuel N. Pickard Family Scholarship

Magnus Hendrickson Scholarship

The David G. Proctor H`07 Chair in English

Dr. Weimer K. and Jean J. Hicks Scholarship

Carla Smith Radford Memorial Scholarship

Frank X. Hochholzer Family Scholarship

Rauschert Family Scholarship

Horak-Wayland Residential Scholars Award

Valley First National Bank Scholarship

Reader’s Digest Endowed Fund Scholarship

Horicon Bank Scholarship Fund

Arthur Sadoff Family Scholarship Fund

Ralph G. Johnson Scholarship Fund

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IN MEMORY OF DONATIONS

IN HONOR OF DONATIONS

The following donations were made in memory of another individual. Honorees are listed in bold, followed by the name of the donor.

The following donations were made in honor of another individual. Honorees are listed in bold, followed by the name of the donor.

Alma Altier Charles Altier, Jr. `61

Virginia Drake Raddatz Kelsi Zweifel

Class of 1956 Carol Smith Metzger `56, Leslie Morris `56, Helen Burton Schuckel `56

Margaret Boldt Anderson `74 Elizabeth Bloom Gill `74

Victor Sampon H`60 Peter Cross `61

Class of 1970 Jacquelyne Nixon DenUyl `70

Richard Boya H`67 Jane & Daniel Barber `56

Ann-Marie Sampon H`68 Peter Cross `61

Peter Bredlau `85 Laurel Johnson

Patricia Buchta `57 Scott Buchta `82

John Schlicher `75 Alison Lighthall `76

Leslie Alexander Cooper `13 Jane & Les Cooper

BJ Chimenti Norman Chimenti

Gertrude and Leo Schnur Mary Beth Schnur Metcalf `61

Beverly Dohmann H`64 Lucy Wilder Hibbard `70, Jan Wells Hooker `70, Tricia Leith `70

James Cowles `70 Robert Cowles III `68, Sharon Cowles

Eli Seighman H`71 Diane Alpaugh H`83

Amparo Cumpiano Elizabeth W. Parker `72

Waylandtines Thora Stoutner Shannon `01

Margaret and Phil Esten `29 Kelly & Jordan Esten `02, Linda Spaans Esten H`11

C. Scott Shearer `77 Alison Lighthall `76

Robert Esten `64 Kelly & Jordan Esten `02, Linda Spaans Esten H`11 Earl Sheldon Greenspan 1918 Gerald Greenspan, Marius Greenspan Dwight Currier Harris `50 Jody Geyer Brotherston `50 Catherine Hatcher `83 Valerie & Edward Hatcher Dr. and Mrs. Weimer K. Hicks, Sr. Susan Hicks Labahn `57 & Jon Labahn `57 Keely Lake H`12 Carolyn Lowry `04 Mark Anderson McMillan `76 Alison Lighthall `76 Martin Meyer H`81 Scott Buchta `82 Bonnie Dohmann Moll `70 Jan Wells Hooker `70, Tricia Leith `70 Johnathan Myers `69 Gregory Mayer `69, Gilbert Myers III `67

Christopher A. Starz `01 Georgianna Starz Dave & Jean Stelsel Connie & Dave Stelsel, David Stelsel `00, Kirk Stelsel `01 Susan Schneider Stewart `59, who loved and championed English Literature & Grammar Cynthia Grantz J. Hobart Tucker Leonard Coulson III `61, Robert Jones, Jr. `67 Roger Van Haren H`84 Carla Radford Fair `00, Kai Helland Mulford `79 Leigh VanEtten Peter Cross `61 Patsy Vaughn Elizabeth Esten Cross `56 Andrew P. & Cecilia D. Vrabec Nancy Vrabec `73 Andy Wiesbrook Judy H`08 & Craig Hill H`06 Carol Swanson Wilson `47 Thomas Wilson

Class of 1971 F. Robert Russo, Jr. `71

Judy H`08 & Craig Hill H`06 Robert Aplin, Bishop Family Foundation, Stephanie & Frederick Bishop `57, Lindsey & James Cleary H`20, Linda & Wayne Edson, Erin Hullison Edson `05, Linda Spaans Esten H`11, Edgar Ezerietis `08, Connie & Ric Fiegel, Shelley Greenwood `73, Elaine Hill, Tyler Hill `09, Dorothy Jung `75 & Craig Hedberg, Andrew Kallgren `14, Nancy & Daniel Kallgren, Scheree & Charles Krueger, Sophie Ptaschinski Lajewski `11, Joseph Lennertz H`86, Linda Lonergan, Lori Bird & Andrew McDonnell H`20, Alison Burrowes Olsen `77, Weston Radford `03, Leah Martens Rhodes `02, Rosina Samadani `85, Farhut & Ayaz Samadani H`12, Nicholas Schubert `10, Hilary & Sean Scott, Darcy Trapp Silver `03 & Joel Silver, Jayson Spring `87, Jane & Burnett Sullivan `69, Jennifer & Phil Tallman, Elizabeth Burnham Wallman `71 & Charles Wallman, Kurt Walters H`11, Colleen & Jason Warnick, Unia Griffin Wilson `05 & Terrence Wilson `02, KunHo Yoon `07, Amanda Zopp David Kasper H`81 Debra Neumeyer Plumadore `87 Chef Richard Krejcarek H`20 Bishop Family Foundation, Stephanie & Frederick Bishop `57, Hilary & Sean Scott Chef Richard Krejcarek H`20, In gratitude for the many kindness he showed us every time we visited the Academy, love and gratitude Mari & Robert Cleary

George R. Newell Louis Newell

Kathryn Schnur Witzke `57 Mary Beth Schnur Metcalf `61

Joseph Lennertz H`86 Ruth & Robert Martin

Bob Onan Elizabeth Esten Cross `56

Sol Wolfe `34 Charles White `70, Michael Wolfe `61

Easton Meier `18 Wendy & Chris Meier

My Parents Jack Saunders `65

Donald Yahn `51 Susan & Donald Garrison, Margi & Mike Klausmeier

Anthony Pflum `89 Darby & Stanley Hintz David Proctor H`07 Jane & Daniel Barber `56, Robert Neuman `62

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David Zoerb `64 Linda & Michael Maier `64

William Luedke IV `70 Ileana Blanco Ruth Patterson H`10 Linda & David Larson `71 Heather Bredlau Popelka `87 Laurel Johnson Ryan Sabin `12 Joan & Jim Johnston J. Hobart Tucker John Proctor `60 Peggy Jo Wilhelm, my mentor and champion Sheffia Randall Dooley `91

GIFTS-IN-KIND and GIFTS OF TIME & TALENT Wayland wishes to acknowledge the many ways alumni, family, and friends give to the Academy. Whether they donated an item to the school, assisted with a function, or volunteered at an event, Wayland is truly thankful for their commitment.

Safaa Ataya & Suleiman Al Tallaa Parnian Alavi `21 Brianne Allen `21 Aimee Lilly Anderson `87 Harold Ansell III `87 Frank Babka `79 Laura Bachmann `10 Karen Coyle Barnes `87 Thomas Bartell, Jr. `87 Sarah & William Baxter `83 Stephen Beers `64 Portia Belloc Lowndes Abigail Benavides `05 Rosanne & Todd Benson Stephanie & Frederick Bishop `57 Jaime Blossom Kristene Boucher `97 Michael Boucher `10 Sue Braden Nikki Brown-Huss `96 & Andrew Huss `96 Valentina Buccoliero `17 Adrell Bullock `03 Walter Burtis `08 Lori & David Byrne Tami Posnanski Carpenter `88 Paul Carroll Robert Cleaves `87 Harry Cody `58 Jordan Cole-Rehfeldt `02 Megan Connell `10 Thelma Arslan Connor `49 Tiffany Cummings `87 Gerardo Cumpiano `06 Sharon Hartzell D'Arco `70 Jill Richards Dahlstrom `87 Jacqueline & Chris Davis John DeVine III `87 David Dohmann `79 James Downing `94 Vincent Duenes `17 Michael Ecker `77 Sarah Ehrhardt `15 Lewis Elin `56 Jordan Esten `02

Sarah Cross Esterhay `60 Edgar Ezerietis `08 Austin Fiegel `10 Amy Fisher `89 John Fisher `65 Rachel Fister `17 Angela & Peter Fogarty Aaron Ganske `13 Eric Stanton Gefvert `73 David Genereaux Javier Gomez, Jr. `17 Shelley Greenwood `73 & John Lincoln H. Jeff Hamar `76 Meredith & Andrew Harmon Randall Harris `13 Michelle Hebl `87 Susan Schmidt Hick `60 Stephanie Hill `10 Thanh Hoang `21 Alexander Hodgdon `05 Jennifer Howard `87 Carole & Robert Howard `73 John Hunt `72 Susan & James Janik `74 Anna January `08 Stacey Westra Johnson `88 Khristian Jones `17 Anne & R. Scott Jones `63 Dorothy Jung `75 & Craig Hedberg R. Brad Karl `90 John Kasten `87 Holly Keene-Gefvert `78 J. Matthew Keil `92 Karen H`08 & Richard Kimberly `54 Christine Jaskulek Kobes `87 Thomas Koch `65 Dawn Kolpin `90 David Koskinen `78 Elise Krause `04 & Kristian Borrud `99 Jane Goski Krause `10 Dan Kurth Roberta Hansel Laine `73 Linda & David Larson `71

Stephanie Arndt Latimer `98 Onnie Leach Smith H`21 Alicia Lechon Cabello `21 Elizabeth Boucher Lee `99 Joseph Lennertz H`86 Sarah Mackin Lincoln `87 Claudia Loppnow `21 Melissa & Scott Lowell William Luebke H`89 William Luedke IV `70 Peter MacInnis `66 Linda & Michael Maier `64 Lee Ann Marcheschi `99 Julia Martin `21 Patricia Duez Martin `96 Hayden Masche `21 John McConnell `82 John B. McKinstry H`10 Alison Lighthall Miller `76 John Miller `05 Mary Miller `08 Margaret Wharton Minnich `72 Michael Neuser `87 Shelby O'Rourke `17 Nicholas Ostermann `13 Paul Osvald H`11 Can Ozbalkan `14 Elizabeth W. Parker `72 Pete Patterson H`12 Megan Petersen `11 Arielle Petty `21 Connor Pierson `13 Amy & Karl Pippenger Cheryl Pivar `80 Javier Pizarro `90 Robin Garard & Scott Posnanski `86 Eva Hartman Ptaschinski `83 Carlos Puga `17 Lauren & Carlton Radford `08 Samuel Radford `06 Tyler Ratajczak Sofia Romero `16 Joseph Sackett, Jr. `83 Samson Sackett `85 Asma Samadani `87

Rosina Samadani `85 Annette Sampon-Nicolas `68 Judith Ronin Scherb `63 Paul Schmidt `74 Alexander Schmitz-Kohlitz `87 Brooke Schumann `11 Spencer Schumann `09 Emily & Peter Sensenbrenner `71 Katherine Shank `08 Bob Shaw `68 Darcy Trapp Silver `03 S. Reginald Smith `81 Isabella Stromberg `21 Omasukoon & Oghomwen Sule Jane & Burnett Sullivan `69 John Sweeterman `87 Laura Thompson `05 Marjorie Espersen Thornton `48 Janet Sharp Turner `56 Rebecca Tyson `07 Michael VanHaren `82 Bethann Vaubel Eric Vaubel `14 Michael Vaubel `12 Robert Vilker `71 Elizabeth Burnham Wallman `71 & Charles Wallman Cole Ware `13 Marjorie Warren `03 Richard Washburn `69 Carl Weinkauf `77 Cassaundra Bails-McLeod White `08 Unia Griffin Wilson `05 & Terrence Wilson `02 KunHo Yoon `07 ORGANIZATIONS

CrossNet Inter-Quest Corp.

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HERITAGE SOCIETY Alumni and friends of Wayland Academy become members of the Heritage Society by including Wayland in their estate plans or by making the Academy a beneficiary in their charitable trusts, annuities, wills, and life insurance policies. Wayland is grateful to the following alumni and friends who have already provided or are planning to provide sustaining support to the Academy through the Heritage Society: Martha Alexander-Szymanski `74 & Michael Szymanski

Doris Fisher & John Fisher `65

Mitzi Pickard H`43

Janet Newton Allen `22 ♦

Anne Blanchard Gascoigne `53

Samuel Pickard `51 ♦

William J. Gibbons P`90 ♦

Robert Prosser `60

Alice Hartman `31 ♦

Karl Rauschert `47 ♦

Franklin D. Hochholzer `55 ♦

Paul Riesen III `34 ♦

Betsy Cross Jacowski `74

Judson A. Roundy ♦

Susan & James Janik `74

Martha Scott `75

John Jung P`70, `72,`75,`77

Peter J. Seippel `62 ♦

Janye E. Kay `66 ♦

Mary Ellen & Joseph Sensenbrenner P`65, `71, `78 ♦

Margaret Boldt Anderson `74 ♦ Frank Babka `79 Christopher Ballar-Mientus H`17 Patricia Barkhuff H`56 ♦ Susan & Fred Bartizal, Jr. P`90, `92, `95 Ardeth Bayley P`62 ♦ Frederick E. Bishop `57 Oscar C. Boldt P`74 ♦ Patricia H. Boldt P`74 Robert P. Bull ♦ Joanne M. Bunge ♦ Margaret Nast Caldwell `43 David S. Campbell `28 ♦ James Cape `69 Harry Cody `58 Linda & Larry Cole P`01 Louis Davidson ♦ James Downing `94 Ella 1907 & Glen Dye 1907 ♦ Glen R. Dye William H. Emanuel P`70 ♦ David Erbstoeszer `61 Linda Spaans Esten H`11 Robert L. Esten `64 ♦ Millicent Ferris `57

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John Keil `50 ♦ Karen H`08 and Richard Kimberly `54 Raymond D. Krier P`81 ♦ David Larson `71 Jeffrey Lasher `64 William Lavicka `62 ♦ Peter Lee `59 Joseph Lennertz H`86 John B. McKinstry H`10 David Mead `65 Edward Miller `59 Marion E. Mitchell 1919 ♦ Gretchen Wright Moore `60 Kathryn Huth Newton `43 ♦ Harry M. Newton 1890 ♦ Camilla Nielsen P`82, `88, `90 Ruth H`10 & Raymond Patterson `40 ♦ James Pickard `43 ♦

John F. Shaw Julia Pickard Shaw `47 ♦ Jamie & Joseph Steuer, Jr. ♦ Burnett Sullivan `69 Mary Swan `25 ♦ Walter H. Thiede `43 ♦ Marjorie Espersen Thornton `48 Gretchen Trumpf `74 Marilyn VanHaren P`80, `81, `82, `84, `87 Roger VanHaren H`84 ♦ Helen J. Vastine `22 ♦ Stephanie & Michael Vrabec `75 Emma McGraw Watson `59 Mary & Steven Weiler `82 Judith Pickard Yeakel `47 ♦ ♦ Deceased

STUDENT PROFILE

ALUMNI TO KNOW

Katherine "Kat" Fogarty `24

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very week when we come together as a community in Assembly, we have an opportunity to recognize students, faculty, coaches, and staff for accomplishments during that week or month—and we all say in unison—Way to Go! Katherine “Kat” Fogarty, Wayland Class of 2024 from Beaver Dam, recently became an Eagle Scout—and we are proud to share a “Way to Go!” Two years after girls were first allowed into Scout BSA, a rebranded Boy Scout program for older youth, almost 1,000 young women from across the U.S. rose to the top rank of Eagle Scout, including 15 young women from the Bay-Lakes Council in Northeast Wisconsin. And, in true Scout spirit, they completed this monumental accomplishment amidst a worldwide pandemic.

On average only 6% of scouts become Eagle Scouts. To earn the title, an individual must take on leadership roles within their troop and their community; earn a minimum of 21 merit badges that cover a broad range of topics including first aid and safety, civics, business and the environment; and they must research, organize and complete a large community service project.

For Kat’s Eagle Scout project, she built a Gaga Ball Pit for St. Katharine Drexel School, in Beaver Dam. Gaga is a fast paced, high-energy sport played in an octagonal pit. The more players the better! Dubbed a kinder gentler version of dodge ball, the game is played with a soft foam ball, and combines the skills of dodging, striking, running, and jumping, while trying to hit opponents with a ball below the knees.

Kat is also an accomplished student at Wayland— now in her second year, she is a strong academic student and has also been very involved in athletics—she played football, managed crosscountry, and baseball, is interested in running in track and field, and will be one of the first girls to play in our new lacrosse program!

One of Kat’s favorite traditions at Wayland is her love and appreciation for the Victory Bell on Front Campus. Whenever she is able to ring the bell, she feels as though she is promoting school spirit and pride in athletics. Way to Go, Kat!

Randall Harris `13 fter graduating from Wayland in 2013, Randall Harris went on to Northwestern University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering. Shortly after graduating, he decided to go in a different direction and follow his passion for increasing financial literacy, especially in marginalized communities. Randall began building a national financial planning practice with Northwestern Mutual, based out of Chicago, Illinois. He quickly won several awards, including the Rookie of the Year award for the Chicagoland agency, and became one of the top young advisors in the nation. His practice currently serves over 250 clients, mainly consisting of physicians, business owners, engineers, and professional athletes, across 30 states.

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Randall also spends a lot of his time speaking to schools and organizations to educate students and others on financial wellness. He serves as the Wealth Generation Pillar Lead for ThinkTank, a collaborative community dedicated to empowering and connecting a generation of “Wayland allowed me to entrepreneurs, innovators, and be intellectually curious creators to accelerate the economic development of Black people in the and develop a breadth United States. He is also a member of knowledge inside of the National Society of Black the classroom, while Engineers (NSBE) professional chapter in Chicago. also being creative and

building relationships with people from all different walks of life outside of the classroom.

Those experiences and connections have uniquely prepared me for the world we are living in today.”

Outside of his work in the financial education space, Randall enjoys creating and performing music under the stage name Prez Harris. Music, which he started as a hobby at Wayland, has allowed him to perform in venues across the Midwest, NY, and LA. He looks forward to releasing his next project soon and continuing to grow his fan base.

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Felicia Linsky `79 elicia Linsky— proud alumna of Wayland’s class of 1979 is a Hollywood award-winning celebrity makeup artist, a member of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and a Journeyman union member of IATSE Local 706 Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild.

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Felicia earned her degree in Fine Arts from Beloit College with a background in medicine, photography, film, theatre, and cosmetology. Her education provided her a unique perspective as a visual storyteller that led her to becoming a professional makeup and hair artist in the entertainment industry spanning more than 35 years.

Felicia’s career began in Chicago where she was associated with

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editorial photo shoots, commercials, and independent films. She later relocated to Los Angeles to pursue her makeup and hair career in film and television and has been a part of many cult favorites. Her A-list clientele is vast and talent she has been Personals to include: Ben Stiller, Ellen DeGeneres, Lily Tomlin, Kathryn Morris, and Rob Lowe to name a few, and her film and television credits have been as Makeup Designer, Makeup Department Head, and Personal Makeup Artist depending on the project.

Felicia continues to leave her artistry on the screen from past to present projects: MadTV, I Heart Huckabees, Prairie Home Companion, Hendrix, The Shield, Scrubs, Cold Case, Magic Mike XXL, Westworld, Shooter, War Dogs, Jane the Virgin, 9-1-1 Lonestar, Dancing with the Stars, and upcoming, Untitled Lakers Project.

“Wayland Academy came into my life when I needed to find my confidence and my academic and creative strengths. Wayland provided me a space to be me, receive an excellent well rounded education and align with peers who I’m grateful to call my lifelong friends. I’m forever thankful to the Wayland community for what an important part it has played in my life.”

Felicia has been nominated for eight Emmy Awards and has won five Makeup & Hair Guild Awards.

Felicia has recently launched her own podcast, Camp Fifi Uncensored that can be followed, subscribed and listened to on all listening platforms from Apple, Anchor, Spotify, Google.

She also owns her own private hair and makeup studio and is a Partner with the newly launched Athleisure Lifestyle brand SAVVI.

To follow and stay connected with Felicia Linsky: linktr.ee/Felicialinsky

Charles Burton `67

above Burton's most treasured award, his varsity letter jacket.

M

y dear Waylandites,

You'll find enclosed one of my most treasured awards.

It was earned fifty years ago and I thought it most appropriate to return it to you on our fiftieth reunion of the class of `67.

You see, I've been diagnosed with a medical condition that determines my demise in a few years. My wife or children would not respect that which I cherished and would most likely dispose of it.

Perhaps you might find a proper use.

As my peers would testify, my four-year tenure at Wayland was rebellious for the most part. I never really studied, rather adventured. I was a person onto myself, rather learning from experience.

That which I learned from Wayland's experience would stay with me for the rest of my life. Those who thought that I would fail in life were so terribly wrong. I lived according to the principals set forth by Hobart Tucker, Marty Meyers, Sol Wolfe, and many others.

My life has taken me all over the country and the Caribbean, adventuring, learning

left Charles Burton, taken from the 1967 Pillars yearbook.

and experiencing all facets of life and philosophy. I even encouraged and strongly supported my daughter to become a very successful physician. All because of the basic learning experience at Wayland.

That was my ultimate success.

I hope and wish that present and future students will allow themselves to think and learn independently to develop their individuality, to stand on their own. I repeatedly told my daughter that what truly mattered in life was to be happy in life without relying on anyone but yourself to be successful.

I will be at the reunion in spirit, not body, and will miss those that attend and those not in attendance. Everyone has had a “high school sweetheart.” I did too and met her at our last reunion. I have always thought of her and have always loved her.

Unfortunately, our paths took different directions. I have never loved anyone more.

Horicon Marsh is a very special place!

You know, it's strange that when in high school, you're the “king of the hill.” It's only in later years you realize that you were only in the foothills, beginning to climb to the top of the hill.

Your students have so very much to appreciate, experience, and learn. There are always difficult times but equally precious times. Their experience at Wayland will never leave them, as it never left me.

I wish all students and alumni the very best of life as I know that it slips by so quickly. Tell your students not to waste a minute on trivia, instead take advantage of every opportunity and not to fear failure. We all have failures in life.

Remember, we all have to climb the hill!

I know you'll have a wonderful reunion.

My very best thoughts and wishes to all alumni and students.

Such a precious experience.

Please take care of my award.

Chuck Burton `67

After Chuck Burton graduated from Wayland Academy in 1967, he lived in Yuma, Arizona, where he joined the National Guard and attended Arizona Western College to earn his associate degree, finishing it up in Seneca Falls, New York.

He then worked around the country and in the Caribbean with title companies and in hospitality, working on special projects related to time shares and hotel management. He is now retired, living in Tampa, Florida, with his wife Caryn. They have one daughter, Allison, who received her medical education in Florida and is now a very successful general practice physician in the Tampa area.

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