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Letter From The WHS Foundation President

Friends of Washburn High School,

The school year is well under way at Washburn, as is the Foundation’s support of the School, students, and staff. Last spring I wrote in this space that the one constant in today’s public school budgeting environment is a lack of adequate public funding due to budget cuts. This scenario seems to have become the new norm, with public institutions in many sectors increasingly relying on alternate and private sources of funding to meet their needs.

Washburn High School is no exception to this trend. In order to achieve its goal of Excellence in Academics, Arts, and Athletics, Washburn has partnered with the WHS Foundation to attempt to fill in specific gaps in funding and provide unique opportunities to students that they would not otherwise have without outside support.

This is where YOU come in!

Last spring I shared that, in working with the administration at Washburn, we identified over $150,000 of potential ANNUAL funding needs, including tutoring, scholarships, and grants to teachers. I am happy to report that you listened, and, with the leadership of a group of alumni sponsors, successfully met our Spring Match Fund and raised over $70,000 toward our goal. Please see the article in this Newsletter for more information.

While the recent fundraising success is laudable, our work is not finished. We have a lot of work to do to continue to connect new donors to the success story that is being written at Washburn. While the existing donors have helped propel the surge of support recently, the vast majority of stakeholders in Washburn’s well-being have yet to connect and contribute. The good news is that it’s never been easier to connect to the WHSF. Simply go to WashburnConnections. org and click on “Membership” to learn how you can support Washburn and keep up with the rising tide of Miller Pride!

Please read on for more information on the “Are You In?” Membership Campaign, success stories from current and former Washburn students, information on the effort to renovate and improve the auditorium, and a great testimonial from a parent about why it’s important to support our public schools.

It’s a great time to be a Miller... Are You In?

Mark Bachman, ‘91 President, WHS Foundation THE LEGACY NEWSLETTER FALL/WINTER 2012

Testimonial from a WHS parent

I am writing to you in support of the value of our multi- community connections that are reinforced when you year investment in the Washburn Foundation. see each other at football or games. With more kids attending Washburn and staying in the My wife and I first began our connection to the Washburn community - we cut down the number of parents Foundation the first year my son decided to attend who abandon the school district and neighborhoods Washburn. His decision to attend Washburn fit into the when their kids reach school age. This continuity adds pattern of attending our neighborhood public schools - to the bonds of the neighborhood - increasing the first Burroughs, then Anthony and finally Washburn. We value we place in our homes and the businesses in the supported his decision after attending the open house neighborhood. as well. The open house at Washburn featured a diverse student body and new principal -Carol-that told the Our son is now in his first year of college, using his truth. Carol was going into the “fresh start” year and this Washburn education to apply and get accepted at 8 appealed to us since she could only influence change if different colleges. Our son’s experience with the diverse she could manage the mix of skills and commitment of population at Washburn has forever changed his outlook on the teaching professionals. where he feels comfortable and the kinds of environments that feel right for him. My daughter - now a sophomore I listened to Carol say that some things would not be at Washburn - never hesitated about where she was going perfect, some things will surprise us, but with the rich to high school. She has been able to embrace all the diverse mix of students and committed parents and benefits from Washburn sports (basketball, soccer, track) community we had the foundation to make this fresh and student council. Her friends are from all over the start work. We decided to contribute in support of Washburn attendance area and have led us to meeting the three “A’s” : Academics, Arts, Athletics that needed some new friends of our own in the form of their parents. funding in the early phases. Investing in the school your child attends is not a new idea, or more noble than other Invest in the foundation for your kids, your community causes, but if you heard the case for how basic some of the and the future of rich friendships the connection will needs were at this point in Washburn’s history you knew provide. it was a place where you could make a big impact. Rich Renikoff

The key for this investment decision is even broader than the needs of the school. The payoff comes in the strength a strong high school provides to the community. As Washburn has progressed from turnaround project to a success - the benefits to the community are evident. The revival of Washburn keeps kids in the community building bonds with each other, neighbors and parents. Kids walk to school, parents and adults without kids at the school attend athletic events together - for the

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While there is definitely a new feel to Ramsey, some Rhinos spotted at things never change. Mr. Marietta showed us the infamous “tunnel” between Washburn and Ramsey. Ramsey Middle School He said this is emblematic of the past and future bond between Washburn and Ramsey. He hinted that is where he and Principal Carol Markham-Cousins have been meeting to discuss future collaborative opportunities This past September, something happened just across between the two schools. See, the tunnel really does exist! ol’ MacQuarrie Field that hadn’t occurred in over 30 years: Ramsey Middle School opened the new academic year as a community middle school (6th -8th grade). Mini-Grants Provide For decades Ramsey served as a junior high school for Washburn High School. It was the proverbial feeder of Opportunities future Millers. Now it’s back!

“THANK YOU for the check for $500. The students are The new principal Paul Marietta and his staff are very SO eager for this opportunity to learn about printmaking excited about the opportunity to design a curriculum and and actually participate in this workshop in a professional culture for a “new school” in the district. Mr. Marietta studio. said the school will focus on implementing a rigorous curriculum that includes the STEM program (Science This is truly quality enrichment! Technology, Engineering, and Math) and the Arts. To You and the Foundation are awesome!” help students keep pace with our ever-accelerating Nancy Hinz, IB Visual Arts class instructor technological world and to enhance achievement, Ramsey is one of only a handful of schools in the district to have Hinz’ grant is for two afternoons at Highpoint for iPads for each student. The first class of Ramsey students Printmaking to expose her students to “the world of has already been empowered to help shape their new printmaking and expand their creative boundaries.” Over school. In a hotly contested election the student body 40 additional staff members who requested and received chose the new Rhino mascot over the original Ramsey financing this fall offer similar thanks for their varied Rams mascot! projects.

Last year chemistry teacher Sam Jayakumar (and ranked table player) began a “PingPong” connections/club at the request of some students, using tables going “from bad to worse,” but students came every week. Last spring a parent donated a table to the club. This year your financial donations will allow the club to purchase additional equipment to keep the dozens of players swinging. (Additional “in kind” donations are certainly welcome.)

When the Mini Grant program debuted in the spring of 1998, the Foundation was able to award less than $1000

VOLUME 25 FALL/WINTER 2012 www.WashburnConnections.org THE LEGACY NEWSLETTER FALL/WINTER 2012 to the school; your generosity this past year enabled Martha Baker Donors Barbara Barickman us to award this fall over $18,000 in grants directly to Barbara Bauer Received Donor classrooms and activities. From the Arts department Mikkell and Lois J. Beckman to WRAP, students can experience field trips, enjoy Scholar Alix Behm ($5,000 - $9,999) Janelle Beitz supplemental books for the classroom, improve Anonymous Toni and James Beitz Tom and Paula Crouch technology, receive care from the nurse’s office, use a Becky Thatcher-Bell and Farfellow Foundation (Kip and Tracie Bell bus card for a trip home from after-school tutoring. Suzanne Knelman) Carolynn Bell-Tuttle Deborah and Tom Healey In a new IB science class the students will measure In memory of Frank Ario Richard and Maryan Schall water quality in the Minnehaha Creek water shed. Michael Belzer Steve Stoll Environmental Systems and Society is a course which Mary T. Benson Mick Benson investigates how local activity impacts the global Gold Medalist In memory of Bill Shinn (‘53) ($1000 - $4,999) Herbert and Lynne Benz environment. What better opportunity than a creek Anonymous Robert W. Blackmur Anonymous which leads into the Mississippi River, which leads to Charles and Kathy Bodger Kevin and Paula Ario In memory of Frank Ario the Gulf of Mexico? Your donations also make possible Lawrence Bachman John and Christine Lee W. Bachman such basics as math supplies for a new section and Bonnes Mark and Carrie Bachman Gladys Bowden teacher, chemicals for science classes, Braille books James and Edith Broten Jeffrey and Karilyn Bowers Class of 1981 for a new student, and dance shoes for a dance class. Gwenn Branstad Mary Gage James and Kathryn Bratly Enrichment activities such as going to the Art Institute Jeremy and Sarah Graff Denny Brewster Bruce and Jean Grussing and bringing guest artists to WHS Theatre were also In memory of Natalie R. Stuart and Gail Hanson made possible by your gifts. Teams such as , Johnson (‘61) Kathy Hoff James Malcolm and Nancy boys tennis, and football received grants to supplement Anna Korinko and Broz Charles Peterson their fund raising. Vicki Bunker Steve and Tristin Lindemann Donald J. Burns Brian Love and Ann Sonnesyn Jane Burton George E. and Patty Maas From Media specialist Lynette Cargill: “Sincere Eric and Gina Buss David and Kathleen Mortenson Phil Campbell and Stephanie THANKS for the Foundation mini grant. I am so Jack Mueller Steel John W. Nyquist excited to start spending money” on the books and Dayton C. Carlson Ronald James Peterson Janet Carpenter magazines you make possible. Rich Renikoff Robert J. Christianson, Jr. Arne and Edie Rovick Annadell Christman Kay Thomas Owen Christoferson Charles Thurick Class of June ‘48 Donations In memory of Tom and Steve Henry W. and Linda Thurick Cohen Gavin Wright David R. Conkey Judy Yung The Washburn High School Foundation would In memory of Maxine Siegal (‘40) and Barbara Benton like to thank the following people who donated Miller Pride Griffith (‘40) ($100 - $999) from July 1, 2011- September 30, 2012. Barbara Connelly Anonymous William (Will) Craig Anonymous In memory of Mert Runkel Robert and Roberta (Bobbi) Because of you we are able to continue our goal (‘60) Abdo of making Washburn High School one of the top Brad and Christy Crary Alden Allen Karen and Todd high schools in the city with the best teachers, the Gilbert Anderson Dalebroux Roger C. Anderson best resources and the best-prepared students for Bonnie L. Daniels Joel Ario the future! Bruce H. and Marty In memory of Frank Ario Danielson Richard and Sharon Don Davies Thank you for your continuous support Astleford and donations. Lucillia Ayala Andrew and Katherine (Continued next page) Bachman VOLUME 25 FALL/WINTER 2012 www.WashburnConnections.org THE LEGACY NEWSLETTER FALL/WINTER 2012

Sevren and Leslie Richard and Winnie (Continued) Dennis Henriksen David Higgins Maynard Roome Andrzej and Virginia De La In memory of John and Cindy McCreary James W. Rustad Riva (‘42) Timothy and Katherine McGinley Jean Cool Rustad Jeff DeGree Bruce and Cynthia Hillyer Jean McHugh Joy Sacre Michael and Michelle Paula Hirschoff Walter E. and Nancy Greg Samuelson and Jean DeVaughn In memory of Frank Ario Meadley Miller Pam Dewey and Mark Anita Hoffman Nancy Meikle Nancy Saxhaug Maves John and Shirley Horn Leslie Fellows Mendelson Barbara Schroeder Dirk and Sarah Parsons Chris and Karen Hoy Chris and Cathy Middlebrook Camille Schroeder DeYoung Ernesto Infante In memory of Frank Ario Connie Scott Charles and Joan Diessner Raymond J. Jackson Jeffrey and Sarah Milligan- Norm and Debra Scott Amanda Docter Robert C. Jackson Toffler Tina Sherman Lisa J. Dongoske William Jackson Thomas Moe Bill and Carin Simpson Nancy Doyle Duane Jacobson Tilman Moe Ann Smith Dennis Dunne John and Katy Stone Geraldine Mooers William D. and Annette C. In memory of Patty Dunne Karen Wiggins Johnson Steve and Wendy Moore Smith (‘46) In memory of David Wiggins Buzz Morrison and Janet Steve and Stephanie Smith Ted E. and Julie Dyste (‘55) Jones Rolf E. and Roberta H. Joe Egan Margaret E. Johnson Margaret E. Murakami Sonnesyn Craig E. Eichhorn and Margaret In memory of Lloyd P. Jeff and Joelle Murray Margaret Spriggs and Berg Johnson Rick Nelson Jim Hanneman Joan Evans David W. Johnston Stuart Nielsen Carolyn and Thomas Stark Gary Exberger Michael E. Jorgensen Randall (Randy) Niemiec Lisen Stoa In memory of Lawrence Dan and Meredith Jurek Richard and Joan Niemiec Lynda Stout Exberger (‘38) Matt Kane and Liz Paul Nordland and Sonja James and Deanna Stratton Elizabeth Feldman Conway Somdah In memory of Frank Ario Sheila Forbes Dr. John H. and Anne N. Rebecca Nyguard David J. Sutton Shannon Foulkes Kersey David and Barbara Chuck and Barbara Barbara O. Freeman, Michael Kesti and Jennifer May Odegard Swanson Barbara In memory of Frank Ario Jean Olin Nita Swisher Robert Friedman John Keyes and Kathy In memory of Patricia In memory of Robert Tharp Roger H. Frommelt Lawless Gebhard (‘44) (‘40) Stan Furber Dick and Elizabeth Kinyon Roy H. Olson Sandra and Dennis Talbott In honor of Jim Furber (‘58) Dick Krentz William L. Olson Richard S. and Dorothy and Daniel Kvinge Judith Paine Taylor Jane Furber Becker (‘60) Marguerite Labhard Grace C. Parsons William J. Taylor Kathy Garmezy David M. and Virginia Susan L. Peirce Cokey and T. N. (Tom) Tom and Marcia Garton Larson James F. Peters Thiss Mary Jane Gavin Stacy Lasley In honor of the Class of 1957 John and Carrie Tietz In memory of Thomas W. Jeff and Janet Lauber Alan and Barbara Peterson William and Marla Gavin (‘42) Betsy Leach Brad Peterson Tipping Melissa Gjerde In memory of Frank Ario Corwin S. Peterson Jessica Toft Mimi Graceman Gleekel Dean and Sarah Ledoux Ross and Gail Peterson Eric and Gretchen Tuck Herbert and Judith Michael Lee and Lori Steven D. Peterson Emily Anne Tuttle Goldenberg Johnson In memory of Frank Ario John and Linda Van Straaten Judy Goldenberg Greg and Katie Lervick Angelena Phillips In memory of Judy and Susan Shark Goldenberg Patrick Liddiard Daniel Pike Charlie Eggers Helen and Gordy Griller Stephen E. Lieberman Sherill Piotraschke Barbara Vieburg Joel Groethe Deborah and John Lilly Benjamin Pofahl Robert E. Vik Margaret Sweetser H. Willard Linder Mark and Janet Poston Edward and Shirley Wade Hagerty Gerard A. Lindgren Roger H. Princell Anne-Marie and Michael Bruce and Barbara Linda Linwick Elizabeth Heath Purdy Wagener Halgren In memory of Gloria B. Putnam David and Sara Stephen Hannes Lois Snyder Linwick (‘38) In memory of Gerald Putnam Weingartner Eileen E. Hanson-Kelly Leslie Livingston (‘53) Jeffrey S. Werner In memory of Judy Corlett In memory of Robert Kilgore Jeffrey and Lisa Quist Fritz Westphal (‘59) (‘41) R.G. and Patricia Douglas and Kristin White Brian and Regan Hartney Ronald S. London Hoaglund John White Jerome and Adrienne Philip and Susan Long Carolyn Radtke John M. Widen Harty Kristin Wright Louden Becky and Evan Reed Nancy Fawcett Winslow Robert A. and Sharon Nathan Marsten Barbara Rieke Michael Woods Heiberg Dick Matson Julie A. Ristau Judith K. Eye Workman (Continued next page) Julie Robinson Steve and Ellen Young VOLUME 25 FALL/WINTER 2012 www.WashburnConnections.org THE LEGACY NEWSLETTER FALL/WINTER 2012

Orange & Tim French Joe Husbands ($1-$99) In memory of David Wiggins Jeffrey Frommelt William W. Huttner Anonymous (‘55) Phyllis and Newton Fuller David T. Jackson Anonymous David and Judy Carmein Mark and Rosemary Gagstetter Thomas Jackson Anonymous Jeanne Carroll In memory of Harold Strobel Alexandra Jacobs and Irwin Anonymous In memory of Ton Leach (‘45) Jeremy Gale Light Robert Ackerwold Roger and Barbara Cersine Vincent Garry Janice A. Johnson Jane Adamson In memory of Harold Strobel Geoffrey D. Gould Virginia Jones Charlotte Weber Marilyn Miller Chapman Bruce and Elona Graff William R. Jorgenson Anderson Ann Smith Chase In memory of Frank Ario Richard N. Juhl Debby Anderson Norma Smith Christopher In Kathryn M. Grambsch Judy Jurgensen In memory of memory of Marilyn Whisman Patricia Graves In memory of George Psihos John Anderson (‘77) Monsour Tyler (‘41) In memory of Gale Graves (‘54) Emily Anderson Judith M. and Frank Cirilli (55) Dr. Robert and Jacqueline James and Marilyn Anderson Gayle Reuterdahl Claus In Joan and Allen Greenberg Kapanjie In memory of memory of Mr. MacQuarrie Florence St. Mane Gregory Gerald T. Kaplan Richard D Anderson (‘55) (principal) and Mrs. Clara In memory of Wayne St Mane Bobbie Kaufmann Joell and Mary Jane Basford (teacher) Scott and Jane Griggs Donna Taplin Kaye-Welk Anderson Jim Clinite Robert Grossman Patrick Kelehan Joyce Anderson James Colby David and Judith A. In memory of Frank Ario In memory of Frank Ario In memory of Harold Strobel Gunnarson Thomas W. Keljik and Harold Strobel Brian and Susan Connelly Norman Gurstel Kristin E. Kieft David Ario Bob Coulter Rachel Hall Robert H. Kieft JoAnne Arndt Tim Cowder Henry and Diana Halladay Joan Freeberg Klaiber Mary Arneson, M.D. and Bill Cranford Marjorie Halstead Mary Knolle Dale E. Hammerschmidt, James and Judy Daugherty Louise M. Halverson In memory of Pat Stubbs (‘61) M.D. John and Anne Davis Jeff and Joan Hamiel Charles and Elizabeth Dave and Shari Arundel Robert M. Davis In memory of Frank Ario Knutson Richard and Arlene Aune Ronald W. Davis David K. Hamry William R. Kostick John and Debbi Bahr Jim and Virginia Deneen Grace Han In memory of Harold Strobel Michael Bailey Sherman and Lois Devitt Kenneth R. Hande , M.D. Frank Kreiser Helen Hawkinson Baker Jerry and Elizabeth Patricia Hartman Hande Dianne Mae Bollefer Krenik In memory of Dhennin Terry and Colleen Hansen In memory of Gary Krenik Charles Kenneth Hawkinson Marilyn P. Dongoski Constance Pelto Hanson Larry Kriedberg (‘46) John Doty In honor of ‘72 Officers-40th Michelle Kuklinski Anne Gilbert Becklean Todd and Sharon Duncan reunion (Stacy Lasley, Tom Dianne Curry Kurschner Jolene G. Beitz In memory of Frank Ario Bailey, Jodi Paulson) Christopher B. Lakey Donald Bergerson Amy and Rex Dwyer Jeanne M. Harkness Brett and Lynda Lange In memory of Harold Strobel H. Duane Edberg Janet Hatch Wendy Klees Larsen Jerrold F. Bergfalk Jeffrey C. Elavsky William Haupert Donald P. Larson Gary C. Bergseng Scott Elton David Hawley In memory of Jeanne Leubner Robert S. Berkwitz Dale H. Erickson and Susan John Heitkamp (‘47) Richard S. Bezdeny Isakson Audrey Hembree Liz Larson Gwili Blair Jeanne Erickson In memory of Frank Ario Richard Larson Susan Blake-Lewis Susan E. Erickson, Ph.D. Foster O. Hemstock Robin Larson Linda Bochert Susan E Erickson Kay Kennedy Henjum Warren W. and Elizabeth Thomas Loren Bodger Robert and Marcia Erickson Dennis and Jo Henriksen Larson In memory of Frank Ario In memory of Harold Strobel In memory of Harold Strobel Wendy Klees Larson Judy Stanthony Boylan David J. Evans Caroline Dean Herr Marlene J. Lawson John Boyt Carl R. and Elsie Evenson Barbara and Greg Dorothy Levy Mary Ann Bracket In honor of William Lydell Hestness Holly B. Hannah Lewis John Brenneman Timothy Evenson Ann Buchstein Heter In memory of Frank Ario Joan Brown Kelly Evenson-Mayhew James E. Hetland Carol E. Lindberg In memory of David Amos Willard Everett Jill Eileen Peterson Ken Linwick Brown (‘42) John P. Farrell Heuring Daniel and Marsha Loewenson Mollie Brown Elizabeth Fisher Carol Heyl On behalf of Aaron Sally Brown In memory of David and Lynn Hiden Loewenson Robert and Dorothy Bruer Dorothy Hesier Stevenson William E. Hill Howard Loomis, Jr. Patricia Bryan David and Susan Flesner John Hillman Randi Luoto Pam Campbell W. Daniel Flory Mary M. and Bill Hoban Jeanne Lupton Bruce Carland Dorothy Fontana Mary (M. I.) Ireland Gordon C. Carlson and Lois Foster Holman Diane Hansen Dan and Jan Frederick Grace Huenemann (Continued next page) Karlotta Heckrich Carlson Kathryn Freimuth In memory of Frank Ario VOLUME 25 FALL/WINTER 2012 www.WashburnConnections.org THE LEGACY NEWSLETTER FALL/WINTER 2012

(Continued) Paul Peyrat Donna J. Potretzke Barbara Pryor Wiegand Felix M. Phillips Sonnesyn In memory of Daniel and Kristi Lyon Carolyn Phillips Jon and Kimberly Sorensen Louis R. Pryor (‘69) In memory of Frank Ario Maslansky (‘47) In memory of Frank Ario Betty and Merlin Wilson James D. Lyons Alice Estes Pierce Donald K. Sovell Maryan Witkop Lynn Maaske In memory of Nancy State Diane Mesker Woelm In memory of Frank Ario William K. Estes (‘37) Patricia Steffer Allan and Carol Wurst Dennis Maetzold Gretchen and Larry In memory of Frank Ario In memory of Jack and Mary Ellen Pinsonneault Benjamin and Roberta Harold Strobel Magner Howard D. and Nancy Steiner Kristin Ziegler Judith Elzas Mandel Punch Gary and Lynn Stenerson Nan Raymond Zosel Carol Wachter Mannetter Philip A. Quanbeck In memory of Harold Strobel Lynn Martin George and Kathryn Reimer Diane Hoiosen Stephens In-Kind Donations Janelle Carlson Mattson In memory of Frank Ario In memory of Gwenn Branstad Mary Jo McDonough Ethel M. Plitman Reinharz Jane Hoiosen Leeder (‘70) Vicki Bunker In memory of Pat Stubbs (‘61) In honor of Michael Hughes Donald H. Stevenson Jane Burton Kay McKay Elsie Van Den Bergh John H. Stocking Myrton Charney In memory of Frank Ario Rhoades Frederic M. Stone William Semans Katherine A. McKinstry Michelle Rickard Donovan and Lois Strickland Stephanie Smith Sherwood Mellom In memory of Frank Ario In memory of Harold Strobel Marlene Vartdal Meyer Susan Robiner Virginia Strobel John and Phyllis Middlebrook In honor of William and In memory of Harold Strobel In memory of Frank Ario Judy McGoldrick Carol Taylor Paul and Barbara Corinne Robinson Cary and Kathy Teague Mikelson In memory of Harold Strobel In memory of Frank Ario Donald R. Mittendorf Edward Gerard Roche Bruce and Carolyn Temte Paul and Karine Moe Amy E. Rock In memory of Harold Strobel Saralee Dworsky Mogilner Charlene Roise Jacquelyn Tennant Nancy Moody John M. Rosen Mary Jane Merriam Teslow Bradley Morison Amos Rosenbloom Robert I. Tharp Miriam M. (Mimi) Noah S. and Janet M. Lois Tigay Molander Moss Rosenbloom In memory of Pat Stubbs (‘61) Joan Lindemann Mowatt Elaine London Rothman Lee H. Trelstad Michael Myers In memory of Frank Ario James M. Urnes, Sr. In memory of Harold Strobel Karen and John Rovick Suzanne Sears Van Zandt Michael L. (Mike) Myers Lawrence and Barbara Marjorie Vogel Neil Naftalin Rudnick Jean C. Volna In honor of the conscientious Mary K. Russ Bruce Waller teachers at WHS 1947 - 1950 Dennis and Carol Ryan In memory of Harold Strobel Carol Spencer Nelson James Salmon Bill and Cecilia Walsh Karen R. Nelson Elizabeth J. Sandell In memory of David Wiggins Kathryn A. and Rollie Nesheim Shirley Santoro (‘55) In memory of Cheryl Schott In memory of Elizabeth Walton Frobenium, Janice Myren David Wiggins (‘55) William K. Wangensteen Mabley, Merriley Borell (‘63) Richard Scarlett Peter Warner Lorraine Neuger James Schultz Gretchen J. and John Watz In memory of Dick Henderson Zana Sehlin Maurice and Nancy Webert (‘51) Roberta Shipps In memory of Harold Strobel Dorothy Nordness Cheryl A. and Bruce Michael Welbaum Sally and Bruce Nydahl Skalbeck Stephen and Sarah Weld Joani Reinhardt Olsen Clifford Skorstad George Wemeier Barbara Olson Emilie (Edie) Davison In memory of Harold Strobel Michael and Mary Orman Slape Martha Werler Ronald and Leslie Ostrem John S. and Linda Smaby Mary Werler Robert and Jill Owen Sheri Smith Sandra and Harold Werthe In memory of Pat Stubbs (‘61) Wheeler Smith In memory of James and Carolyn Wendell and Sandra Marian Ensign Allen (‘28) Parsons Snyder Philip E. Wheaton John A. and Carole Marcia Sorenson Solon Steve and Patricia White Peterson In memory of In memory of Frank Ario Scott E. Peterson Jerry Solon (‘51) Marlene Haugen Widmark

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$35,000 Challenge WHS National Match Fund – Mission Merit Semifinalist, Accomplished! Mayson Lee, originally hoped to attend Southwest

Last spring, a group of 18 Washburn alums put forth a Four years ago, $35,000 contingent donation. The challenge was simple: academic superstar If the Foundation could raise an additional $35,000 Mayson Lee dreamed between May and July the group would match that of attending Southwest $35,000. In other words, $35,000 of donations would be High School because immediately doubled to $70,000. With your support we of its International were able to reach the goal and “win” the challenge! We Baccalaureate program want to specifically thank these alumni for participating and strong reputation, in the Challenge Match Fund: but because of the new school boundaries set Lawrence Bachman (1941) by the School Board that year, Lee Bachman (1959) Mayson found herself Mark and Carrie Bachman (1991) in the halls at Washburn Jim and Kathryn Bratly (1959 and 1963) instead. Things always have a way of working out, Tom and Paula Crouch (1963) though. In fact, earlier this fall Mayson was informed that she was a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist, a Maryan (Strathy) and Richard Schall (1948) distinction reserved for the top 1% of a state’s high school Jeremy and Sarah Graff (1993) seniors based on academic achievements, extracurricular Stu and Gail Hanson (1955) activities, leadership, and service commitments. According to the counselor’s office, this is Washburn’s first Deborah (Harley) and Tom Healey (1966) semifinalist in over a decade. Dr. John and Ann Kersey (1956) Betty Lee (1934) Mayson, daughter of Mike Lee and Lori Johnson, admits, Brian Love and Ann Sonnesyn (1965) “Washburn ended up being the right place for me. I’ve had more chances to be involved and it’s just more Jack and Char Mueller (1963) accepting.” Her WHS experience has even found her in John and Penelope Nyquist (1950) unfamiliar places: “I never thought of myself as an athlete Tod Olson (1950) before attending Washburn. Now, I play tennis and I’m Jim Peterson (1950) the captain of the cross-country ski team.” She adds, “It’s changed me as a person.” Steve Stoll (1961) Kay Thomas (1959) All National Merit scholarship applicants must submit an Gavin Wright (1961) essay demonstrating their writing skills in addition (Continued next page) VOLUME 25 FALL/WINTER 2012 www.WashburnConnections.org THE LEGACY NEWSLETTER FALL/WINTER 2012

(Continued) Bemidji State, U of M, University of Miami, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Madison, and Normandale. to their SAT and ACT scores and high school transcript. Somewhat ironically and yet wisely, Mayson chose to We asked two of our recent recipients of the WHS write her essay on her high school turn of events. She Foundation 4-year Scholarship to give us a glimpse into states, “Washburn has made me more open to different their studies and how Washburn has impacted their points of view and more comfortable in different studies: situations.”

Her college search is in full swing with the University of Alex Mundstock, ’09 Chicago, Johns Hopkins, Grinnell College, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute as possibilities. Her focus for the Alex is one of a handful of students who chose to go from next four years will be in engineering, math and physics, Anthony Middle School to Washburn High School. It was yet she’s not sure which college halls she’ll be walking. 2004, “Pre Fresh Start,” and such a decision was pioneer in We’re pretty sure wherever she decides to go, things will nature. Alex proved to be an excellent student and a very work out well for her once again. hard worker. Readers from the South Minneapolis area would recognize Alex as one of the knowledgeable and helpful people at Diamond Lake Ace Hardware . . . his place of employment in high school and during college breaks. College Scholarships “I am a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Program Update pursuing a degree in statistics. My years at Washburn were very important for me as a student and as a person. Providing scholarships for Washburn graduates as they Attending school and learning from the great teachers pursue further education has long been a key objective for at Washburn have helped me continue my education the Washburn Foundation. In addition to the Washburn at one of the finest Universities in the country. Taking Foundation Scholarship fund, the foundation helps to college prep classes at Washburn and even my time as a facilitate additional scholarships funded by graduating Post-Secondary Education Student at the University of classes, graduates, and families. my senior year of high school have helped me understand the lifestyle and the routine of the academic Each year, 15-16 Washburn graduates receive life after high school. Now years later, I do not and will scholarships. Total scholarship dollars have grown to over not regret my career at Washburn as I met many great $20,000 awarded each year. Available scholarships vary people and learned a lot about academics and life in from $500 - $2,000, with several providing each recipient general. Those years have many great memories that I will an annual scholarship for 4 years each. not forget the rest of my life.”

Our scholarship recipients are attending a variety of Max Pratt, ’11 colleges and universities, including Swarthmore, St. Olaf, Moorhouse, University of Oregon, Gustavus Adolophus, St. Catherine, Missouri State “The Washburn Foundation Scholarship University, Hamline, Augsburg, University of North provided me the opportunity to study outside of Dakota, Marquette, Iowa State, St. John’s, MCTC, (Continued next page)

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Minnesota, which had always been a goal of mine.” Did You Know Washburn Has An Arts Council? Max (yes, he’s WHS Athletic Director Dan Pratt’s son) has The Washburn Arts Council is comprised of always been a leader and gifted student-athlete. In high parent advocates, community members, and school he participated in tennis, , yearbook, Washburn Foundation representatives who help student government, the school newspaper and the promote the growing and thriving Washburn arts National Honor Society. Now a sophomore at Missouri programs. Currently, 550 students participate in State University, majoring in Mass Media Digital Film arts programs including visual arts, choir, band, Production, he swims the 200, 500 and mile freestyle for orchestra, theater and world music and dance. the Bears, an NCAA Division I swimming and diving The Arts Councils’ November Fall Gala at program. If you’re lucky to know Max, however, it’s his the Parkway Theater will raised funds character and humility that easily impress. for renovations to the WHS Auditorium. Stay tuned for a report on the Gala in the next “I am incredibly thankful and honored to be representing Legacy newsletter. my home, my state, my city and my high school. Washburn taught me not only how to lead, but how to be Questions? Please contact Deb Brisch-Cramer at a follower. It taught me that no matter where you come [email protected] from, your past no longer matters and your future has never been brighter. It’s a school of opportunity, a school that will catch you when you fall and push you to new Wishlist heights. I may now have my diploma from Washburn and currently be a Missouri State Bear, but I will always be a The Special Ed Department at Washburn is looking for Miller and a very proud Alumni.” a full size fridge to be donated to their wing.

Max Pratt is enjoying the challenges of college and a If anyone has one please contact new part of the country. “…the grits, biscuits and gravy, [email protected] sweet tea and Chick-fil-A (fast food restaurant) were 612-306-5843 responsible for the 30 pounds I picked up as a freshman.”

Don’t worry, Max, you’ll ‘BURN ‘em in the pool! GIVE TO GOOD. GET THE GOODS.

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Are You In? Washburn High School Foundation Announces New Membership Program

You may have seen the bright yard signs around the Director and Board Member on the Washburn High neighborhood proclaiming “We’re In” for Washburn School Foundation said, “We designed this program as High School. Did you know the Washburn High School a way for community members to become more actively Foundation is behind those signs? The Washburn High engaged with the growth of Washburn High School, School Foundation is excited to announce the launch while providing an incentive for their direct contribution. of their new membership program, designed to bring Aligning with locally-owned businesses was the perfect together community members, current and future way to keep this program focused on the community. It is families of Washburn High School and Washburn alumni a win-win for all involved.” with locally-owned neighborhood businesses – all while raising tens of thousands of dollars for immediate use at Washburn High School.

The program is open to anyone with a vested interest in connecting with Washburn High School. Here’s how it works: For a $100 or larger donation, members get the WHSF Member Card – good for exclusive, ongoing discounts at locally-owned restaurants, retailers and service businesses in the Washburn High School area. 2012 businesses include Anodyne Coffeehouse, George & the Dragon Pub, Broder’s Cucina, Gigi’s Cafe, Pat’s Tap, Blackbird and many, many more. The offers provide WHSF members with ongoing discounts when they patronize the local establishments, and are valid through June 30, 2013. To donate and view a full list of participating businesses and their offers, go to www. washburnconnections.org/membership. You may also sign up online for free at www.washburnconnections.org, ensuring you stay up-to-date on Washburn HS activities Moved? and newsworthy items. Provide us your new contact The WHSF membership program is unique for high information and stay connected. school fundraisers and signifies the growing connectivity Update your contact information between Washburn High School, the surrounding on washburnconnections.org/connect neighborhoods and Southwest Minneapolis business community. Meredith Jurek, Volunteer Membership

VOLUME 25 FALL/WINTER 2012 www.WashburnConnections.org THE LEGACY NEWSLETTER FALL/WINTER 2012 VOL. 25 Millers Score Big with Two New Fields

It’s been a remarkable year for the athletic department with the dedication of the new Harmon Killebrew Field at Pearl Park off Diamond Lake Road and the renovation at MacQuarrie Field on campus.

The field is the first in the city named after the late Twins legend. The dedication was held on August 23rd, 2012 with Harmon’s widow Nita Killebrew throwing out the ceremonial first pitch. Former Twins Tony Oliva and Frank Quilici entertained several hundred local fans by sharing their favorite Killebrew stories. Olivia and Quilici played with Harmon on the 1965 team that lost to the Dodgers in the World Series at the old Met Stadium. In 1984 Harmon was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Harmon passed away on May 17, 2011 after a long bout with cancer.

The Miller’s new home field is a state-of-the-art facility, including a new scoreboard, dugouts, batting cages and bullpen. Improvements were funded by the Hennepin Youth Sports Programs ($225,000) and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board ($75,000).

The new MacQuarrie Stadium field was dedicated before the boys soccer team’s 3-0 victory over Trinity on “Jeff Jones flyin’ high August 27th, 2012 and again before the September 21st Homecoming football game with a 19-18 victory off the new turf at over Southwest. The new artificial turf will end the constant problems with divot and drainage issues Homecoming with that have plagued the facility for decades. The 1.2 million dollar project was jump-started with $200,000 Derek Schleicher from the Minnesota Vikings, a $220,000 grant from Hennepin County, and the balance from the school, signaling for a landing” parents, students, and the district.

Athletic Director Dan Pratt praised the new field, commenting “It’s been 13 years that we’ve been talking about it and coming up with different plans. Finally everything came together and we were able to get it PHOTO: Courtesy of done this fall. With both Pearl Park and MacQuarrie Stadium, WHS has amazing facilities for its teams Steve Kotvis, f/go ( www.f/go.us )

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