Facing Forward: A Vision for Marshall Snapshot!: Science Becoming New: The First Year at Marshall

SPRING 2011 from the Hilltop The Hilltopper Table of contents A publication of Marshall School Dear Marshall Community, Spring 2011

As I write this, I am sitting on a plane, flying back to Duluth from New York. It has been a typical business trip for me with lots of meetings and The mission of Marshall School is shaking hands, but I was struck by how many of those I spoke with worried to educate students to become about the education of their children. I had a long discussion with a global citizens who demonstrate thirty-something Wall Street trader who was concerned about getting his strong academic habits, respect, 5 year-old daughter into the right kindergarten next fall, where he will compassion, integrity, pay $35,000 in tuition. That discussion was followed by a fifty-something executive bemoaning how unprepared his son was for college and how self-discipline, and after two years at an Ivy League School, his son dropped out to pursue a intellectual curiosity. career in photography. The central theme in these two discussions (and the others I had) was the Editorial Team importance of education to parents. Parents out East, parents I have met Christa Knudsen ’92 across the country, and parents I have met at Marshall all have the same Tony Lockhart question: How do we get it right? Sarah Perry-Spears ’92 Jim Jarocki ’76, Board President The role of the Board of Trustees at Marshall is to make sure we get it Trisha Skajewski right. The way we do that is threefold: 1) Hire the best person possible to head the school; 2) Help the Head set a strategic direction for the school; Marshall School and 3) Support the strategic plan with time, talents and treasure. Design & Production 2010-2011 Board of Trustees Amy Geissler I think we got the first item right. Dr. Mike Ehrhardt (and his wife Krista President, James C. Jarocki ’76 and their two children) joined us last fall after a long search by the Bonding and growing outside the classroom during MORE! Board and many interviews. Mike is a runner and he has been going Vice President, Melinda Machones additional photography at a marathon pace since his arrival. With help from the Board, he is Kim Kosmatka & the Marshall Secretary, Elizabeth crystallizing a strategic direction for Marshall that he describes in this Beacon Yearbook Staff 4 facing forward: A Vision for Marshall Stauber-Johnson, Ph.D ’68 issue of the Hilltopper Magazine. It is a great plan that sets the direction for the school and ensures that we are getting it right. Treasurer, Jim Spreitzer ’73 Printing Service Printers Deb Amberg On our school website is our Annual Report with a list of donors to 6 snapshot!: Science Marshall. You will find all the Board members on that list (fulfilling Michelle Buria ’89, Alumni Chair the third part of the Board’s responsibility) as well as many past On the Cover Todd Campbell ’79 Board members, current and past families, many graduates and lots of Sophomore student in the 8 community members who believe in the Marshall mission. I thank each and chemistry lab becoming new: The First Year at Marshall Kim Chart ’69 every one of them. Marshall School can’t exist without their generosity. Kristina Fryberger D’Allaird ’86 Every donation makes a difference. Tadd M. Johnson ’75 Address Changes I love Marshall. And I wear three hats: alumnus, parent, and trustee. I contact Katie Barker at Departments Beth Kelly graduated from here. Our oldest son has graduated and is pursuing a Math 218.727.7266 x113 or major at the University of Notre Dame. We have a junior and a sophomore Gale Kerns [email protected] here now. And we have their two younger siblings anxiously awaiting inside From the Brian Murphy ’76 their turn to go to Marshall. I serve on the Board because I believe in the cover Hilltop school’s ability to help children become thoughtful, smart and involved Kathryn Nelson contact information young adults. Marshall, with the help of its parents, is creating great Marshall School 2 campus News Barbara R. Sheedy global citizens. 1215 Rice Lake Road Fred L. Shusterich Duluth, MN 55811 10 alumni News Charles Skinner 218.727.7266 & Notes

Philip W. Sneve To submit comments, Jim Jarocki 10 Tell Us Who Barb Welinski, MPO Chair feedback, or ideas, e-mail President, Board of Trustees [email protected]. Brent Wouters back cover The View Michael Ehrhardt, Ed.D The Hilltopper is published for Head of School alumni, parents, grandparents, “Androcles and the Lion,” spring 2011. and friends of Marshall School and Duluth Cathedral High School. marshallschool.org 1 Campus News Campus News

topper tunnels - marshall dance team leads impressive list of state participants online learning meets the upper school Have you seen the parent pass blog? It is a Marshall School Online learning is exploding in higher education. The number of college tradition to send students taking at least one online course has grown from 12% in 2003 competitors to state to 25% in 2008. As a college preparatory school, Marshall recognizes that competitions with an all- it is essential to prepare students for success beyond high school. In the school “Topper Tunnel.” 21st Century, this means online coursework. Marshall recently became This year, the list starts the first high school in the state of Minnesota to partner with the pioneer with the The Divas Dance organization in online learning – Virtual High School (VHS). VHS began Team, who claimed from a challenge grant from the US Department of Education and has been their fifth consecutive evaluated by the Stanford Research Institute and accredited by the Middle Minnesota State High States Commission on Secondary Education. School League Class A Jazz All-State Musicians Importantly, the partnership will allow Marshall students to access a title with their performance network of over 600 schools nationally, 60 schools internationally, and of “Black Roses Red.” The team also competed in the High Kick division, gain access to over 300 courses with classmates from around the globe. The spring POPS concert advancing to the finals and finishing in 5th place. Marshall’s course offerings just expanded – to include philosophy, forensic 2010-11 Marshall Dance Team Additional Hilltopper teams advancing to state competition include: The science, engineering principles, and psychology, among others. Upper School Math Team, Music Listening Team as well as the Marshall Band, Choir, and Orchestra. Individuals Beyond pure online courses, Marshall faculty are hard at work looking for students also qualified in Nordic and Alpine Skiing, the State History Day Competition, and music solo/ ways to integrate the best online tools into their face-to-face classrooms. ensemble performances. Faculty are studying the concept of hybrid or “blended” courses this spring. Research shows that this form of technology integration can boost Honoring longevity student learning beyond traditional face-to-face classes or pure online faculty Spotlight classes. It is a Marshall School tradition Ms. Jamie to honor the length of service of MacDougall Marshall faculty and staff at the Preparing for the Christmas City of took a break annual Trustee-Staff Dinner. This the North Parade from her year the following individuals new student enrollment Soars American were recognized: February 18 was the priority admissions deadline for new families. This Literature deadline was put in place after new enrollment hit a nine-year high last 20 Years - Terry Schoer - Phy Ed/ and coaching fall, and not just by a small margin. For example, applications for 2010 Health responsi- were 30% higher than 2004. So far, as the admissions season has unfolded, bilities 15 Years - Tim Britton - interest in a Hilltopper education is well ahead of previous years. In to present at the National Operations, Tom Buck - Computer February, inquiries and applications were ahead of pace. It is very likely Association of Gifted Children Science, and Mary Whitlock - Music/Choir that by the end of May many grade levels will be full and accepting annual conference in Atlanta students on a wait-list only. in November for which she 10 Years - Ben Gagne - IT, Ann Grover - German, and Anita Larson - Social is the editor of the Middle Studies Mr. DJ leads fifth graders through Grades newsletter and sits the woods on Forestry Day 5 Years - Kathy Jukic - Operations, Christa Knudsen - Director of on the Teaching for High International Programs and Communications, Miriam O’Brien - German, Marshall wins the act red quill award... again! Potential Editorial Board. In Marge Tri - Library Assistant, and Matt Whittaker - English 2011 she will be presenting ACT is in their fifth year of awarding the Red Quill Award, and Marshall “The State of Gifted Education School has won the award the last four years. The Red Quill is awarded in 21st Century Independent to high schools who demonstrate excellence in their analysis of EXPLORE, announcing... fourth grade! Schools” in New Orleans. PLAN, and ACT testing data as well as an ability to enhance curriculum Ms. MacDougall continues to Marshall will add a 4th grade in the 2011-12 academic year. The and instruction based on discovered learning community needs. Marshall present around the country, decision was made in response to demand in the community for upper received the Red Quill award for the fourth year in a row due to efforts in and is currently completing elementary programming that included accelerated math, science and providing all students with exceptional opportunities to succeed. Marshall her doctorate in educational writing instruction. Marshall’s Upper Elementary (4-6) program will offer students have consistently demonstrated a high level of achievement psychology with an emphasis in just that, as well as daily foreign language instruction, daily physical as shown through ACT’s College & Career Readiness System. Hats off to gifted and talented education education, a full music and arts program, experiential learning and Marshall students and faculty in earning this honor! Marshall skiers host holiday ski camp through Purdue University. community service opportunities, and the small class sizes and individual attention that are the hallmark of a Marshall education. Check it out at www. marshallschool.org/parentpass

2 THE HILLTOPPER marshallschool.org 3 them through meaningful off- campus extensions of the academic Facing program.” This school year, our faculty has been working on a review of our forward: current offerings for experiential learning, which includes our trips to the Concordia Language Village, Camp Widjiwagan, and Camp A Vision for Menogyn. This winter we held open forums for parents to share thoughts and ideas within this Marshall strategic area as well. The faculty by Michael Ehrhardt, Ed.D will be making recommendations on how to implement this vision in May. The Marshall community, under the Goal I: Goal II: Goal III: opportunities for our students and for contingencies in admissions, direction of the Board of Trustees, An Outstanding Program Character and Community Global Citizenship model an interconnected future.” fundraising, and budgeting. This recently completed the vision Our Vision: Marshall has been Our Vision: As an independent Our Vision: At the heart of the planning is extremely important as for the school’s next strategic preparing students for college long school, Marshall believes strongly in Marshall mission is the goal to Our current initiatives to provide we seek to balance program growth plan – which is a living document before post-secondary education the importance of self-awareness educate students to become global new exchange opportunities for with affordability for local families. providing the framework for school was considered necessary for and character development citizens. To prepare students for students and faculty in Brazil and initiatives over the next three personal and professional success, in our students’ personal and the “Global Century,” the entire India are an example of how we are Goal V: years. Considering the challenges and the best possible preparation intellectual growth. Values, then, Marshall community must embrace moving to implement this outcome. Appropriate Facilities and facing our world today, the need for college will remain the bedrock become a value-added part of a a diverse present and prepare for Resources for the Future for bold, clear direction has never of the school’s mission into the Marshall experience as we nurture Goal IV: While Marshall’s greatest resource an interdependent future. Within Financial Stewardship and been more important. future. However, the competition the intellectual, physical, and this global context, an environment is its personnel, the school’s for seats into highly selective emotional skills necessary to be Data-Driven Planning facilities and resources must be Marshall School, founded in 1904, that values difference will promote As an independent school, Marshall schools in the Midwest and contributing members and leaders deeper understanding and learning. of a quality to support the mission has provided access to the highest throughout the US has never been within our communities. Growth is committed to providing the and help establish a positive sense quality education for generations of Through their experiences at best-possible educational value tougher. To meet those demands, is reinforced when we extend the Marshall, students will learn to of community. Resources must not families in the greater Duluth area, Marshall must continue to pull from walls of our classrooms beyond our for our families. Marshall’s only support current educational and the school’s next Strategic Plan see themselves as responsible revenue depends on enrollment, best practices not only in Minnesota campus and provide meaningful and empathetic citizens in a needs but flexibility must exist to will ensure that Marshall positions but throughout the world and then opportunities for service learning, tuition and non-tuition income, meet future program goals as well. the next generation of leaders for a complex and highly diverse global philanthropy, and endowment. The tailor an innovative educational artistic expression, and athletic community. bright and meaningful future. program to best meet the needs of participation. school is committed to finding the One strategic outcome of this vision appropriate balance within these would be: “The school will create a The trustees have identified five our students at this moment in our One strategic outcome for this One strategic outcome for this areas to ensure the school remains master facilities plan that can serve strategic areas for action. Within history. vision would be: “The school will vision would be: “Students will affordable while continuing to as a guide for short- and long-term each of these areas, there are pursue connections with other One strategic outcome for this have opportunities to learn about offer the best college preparation facilities development, use, and several strategic outcomes. The organizations in greater Duluth, the vision would be: “Marshall students themselves and the world around in the region. The administrative maintenance. “ school’s administrative team is nation and the world to promote experience a cohesive academic team and Board of Trustees will developing action plans within To achieve this vision, the school program designed to know, inspire use appropriate data to provide the framework of these goals and has worked through a long-term and challenge each student.” oversight and measure progress strategic outcomes. Those plans maintenance plan for the campus Our current initiatives in science within key areas of the program will serve as internal guides and and will be embarking on an provide one example on how we and find ways to share appropriate be reviewed and assessed annually update of its facilities plan, with a are working to implement this information with its constituents. by the trustees. They will act as vision. Our curriculum changes particular focus on how we can best a blueprint for purposeful school will position the school to offer One strategic outcome of this vision support our emerging vision for improvement. students higher level science would be: “The school will develop science and technology education. a robust business model that I’d like to summarize each area courses earlier in their academic Look for our complete Strategic maximizes value for families.” here and provide a few examples sequence, offering additional Plan document in the fall Hilltopper of a strategic outcome and related challenge and opportunity for Over the past year and a half, our and for more information about action items to illustrate how the students inclined towards a deeper business office and trustees have individual initiatives in future school implements planning. study of science. been working hard to develop magazines, the Head of School a five-year financial model that blog, or other official school will help the school as it plans communication.

4 THE HILLTOPPER marshallschool.org 5 Middle School: earth SNAPSHOT! Science science Tom Diener, Marshall’s Earth Science teacher, said it was Between the time a new Hilltopper enrolls in 5th grade and the time they just coincidence that students graduate, students will attend science class for nearly 1500 class periods. were building earthquake proof These extraordinary learning opportunities stand in stark contrast to structures on the day that a other schools in the Duluth area where science is a part-time offering. In major 8.9 quake struck Japan. addition to year-long classes in the middle school, Marshall upper school Earthquakes are studied as a students are required to complete 3 years of science – and more than 75% part of the 8th grade curriculum. choose to complete a 4th year. Student projects, made from heavy paper, wooden sticks and So what is happening in all of these classes to ignite such a passion for hot glue, must measure at least 30 science? Parent Pass blogger, Kim Kosmatka, captured images from five centimeters high. Building them classes during a day in early March and observed a rich variety of content is not enough - they are measured and activities. The common thread was engaged students and a curriculum and tested on a real “quake- that mapped basic concepts in the middle school to advanced concepts in meter” to see how they withstand a the upper school. Please enjoy this montage of scientific discovery! simulated earthquake. Upper School: Biology accelerated science In the upper school, Michael curriculum Gabler’s sophomore Honors Biology Middle School: Marshall has re-calibrated its students swabbed their cheeks and science program for 2011-12 and 5th grade science extracted bits of DNA. In this photo, will offer accelerated science Fifteen-year veteran science students are working with Marshall instruction starting in 4th grade. teacher Dave Johnson takes parent, Dr. Wendy Carter, who is According to Laura Zimny, chair 5th graders outside to look at helping them test their DNA for the of the upper school science snowflakes...really close up! bitter taste gene. The students are department, the curriculum was Mr. Johnson set up a black table looking specifically at chromosome re-sequenced with the purpose outside and students attempted to 7. After testing, results demonstrate of creating opportunities for look at individual flakes through a why some students like broccoli, Upper School students to take magnifying glass and classify the while others may find it bitter. multiple advanced science different shapes. Here, one student could not taste courses during their junior and the bitter flavor, while two of them senior years. Marshall students could taste it. will now take Biology in the 9th grade – a full year ahead of Upper School: Physics their peers in other schools - and Junior and senior physics students provide a chance for students Middle School: life science in Laura Zimny’s class tested the to finish a Biology, Chemistry, “egg cars” they had designed by Physics sequence before their 7th graders plant seeds to germinate rolling them down a 45-degree senior year. Katie Voller-Berdan, a butterfly garden on the Marshall ramp straight into a wall. Students Marshall’s Director of College campus. 7th grade natural science hoped that the two eggs inside Counseling, has observed that teacher Michael Gabler says the the car would be protected during state-wide, the highest average young flowers will be planted behind impact. The result was not always ACT scores are earned by MARS arena sometime in May. In a positive one. These eggs were students completing this course the fall, seeds will be harvested cracked, and so were the eggs in sequence. The average score of and the cycle will continue, so the many of the other egg cars. Ms. Marshall students on the ACT garden will grow in size every year. Zimny wants the students to think is already 2 points above the The campus butterfly garden is part about how their cars reacted on statewide average. The adjusted of the ongoing butterfly migration the track, keeping in mind mass, sequencing should help students research done by Michael Gabler velocity, and collision time. to finish their studies in 12th and Marshall Spanish teacher Kristin Students will have another chance grade another notch above their Stuchis. to make changes to their egg cars competition when it comes and re-test later in the week! to applying to colleges and universities.

6 THE HILLTOPPER marshallschool.org 7 The Morehouse Family The Schottenbauer family has one new student in Marshall’s Middle School this year, Noah (grade 5). Noah has always lived just across the bridge in Superior, WI, and was home-schooled by mom, Kristi, until this year. Noah has two younger siblings, Molly, who will be in Marshall’s newly added fourth-grade this fall, and Luke, six years old.

Being New Noah entered middle school with 24 other new fifth-graders this year, so while the school was new to him, he didn’t “feel like a new kid.” His mom, Kristi, advises new parents: “Just don’t worry.” She credits the friendly staff and visits beforehand with helping Noah transition to a new place.

Staying Busy! Although playing hockey keeps Noah very busy all winter, he also finds time for reading, church youth group and making things out of duct-tape, like wallets. He loves making things “for all the projects at Marshall.”

Why Marshall? Noah finds Marshall, “awesome!” His favorite activities so far this year have been Forestry Field Day, a day spent at Chester Creek Bowl with park rangers teaching students about the local wildlife, and cross-country skiing on the campus trails. Kristi loves the fact that “all the students are interested in learning” at Marshall. She and husband John, “feel very blessed to be here.”

If You Were The Head of School For A Day . . . Noah knows exactly what he would do as Head of Becoming New: Marshall: “We would start out with breakfast, an assortment of bagels and cream cheeses. Since I love social studies I’d bring in a bunch of professors from around the world to teach us about world history. That would take all morning. In the afternoon the students would teach the teachers what they’d learned.” The afternoon The First Year at Marshall is important, says Noah, because “Ms. Flaherty (5th-grade social studies) told us she learns a lot from our questions, so I think the teachers would like this chance to learn more from us.” by Marshall Parent Krista Giddings Looking back over the year we see the results. We watch our new students flourish – each in their own unique Every fall Marshall welcomes new families to campus, greeted by faculty, staff and peers who are excited to way. We watch them begin to laugh with peers who were strangers a few weeks earlier, try new activities, and offer a warm Hilltopper welcome. In the months prior to beginning their Marshall career, however, most new stretch and grow academically. We watch them love school more than ever before, enjoying their own unique Hilltoppers and their families experience a range of feelings from excitement to trepidation. As bystanders to assortment of what Marshall has to offer. this annual process, we watch new students find courage and confidence as their parents take a leap of faith. This spring we caught up with two new Hilltopper families to get their personal take on “becoming new” in a school that offers each student the opportunity to do just that. The Schottenbauer Family The Morehouse family has two children new to Marshall this year, Matthew in Middle School (grade 6) and Catherine in High School (grade 9). The family has lived in Duluth for the past 11 years and Matthew and Catherine attended Holy Rosary prior to Marshall. The two younger Morehouse children, Megan and Sara, are at Holy Rosary.

Being New Both Matthew and Catherine described a smooth transition to Marshall from their former school. According to Matthew, participating in Marshall’s summer program, “Train Your Brain,” helped a lot. “Since I’d already been at the school in the summer, I knew where to go,” explained Matthew. Catherine was also comfortable coming to school on the first day since she had participated in Marshall’s soccer program as an 8th-grader.

Staying Busy! Both Morehouse kids are active in and out of school. Matthew “likes all the different after- school clubs,” skis competitively and reads “a lot.” Catherine plays soccer, runs track, performs in drama programs at Marshall, and looks forward to “Prom and leaving for lunch” when she gets older.

Why Marshall? Matthew likes Marshall’s A&B Day schedule with alternating classes and “teachers who look out for you.” Catherine likes the mix of kids from her former school and a variety of area schools. Their parents, Mary and Joe, chose Marshall “because we found the values in line with what we wanted for our children.” Mary especially appreciates the smaller school setting, where “every teacher gets to know your child’s strengths and weaknesses.” Joe summed up why he wants his kids at Marshall: “It’s cool to be a good student and achieve.”

If You Were The Head of School For A Day . . . If Catherine were the Head of Marshall for a day she would make just one hard and fast rule: “No homework over breaks!” If Matthew were Head of Marshall for a day students would get out of the building: “I would send all the students down to the Mars Arena for skating, to do whatever they wanted to, with discounted concessions!”

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Game on! - Marshall’s annual auction • Saturday, May 7th Game On! Marshall’s Annual Auction and Dinner is May 7, 2011. Be a part Alumni of something new and exciting…we are the first auction in Duluth to use BidPal, a paper free bidding system using only iPod Touches. hill t opper Purchase tickets, register for auto check-out, and preview auction items online at marshallschool.org/auction. Come join the fun! all class hilltopper reunion • July 15 and 16, 2011 Ticket prices are as follows: Hilltopper • $75 per ticket Alumni Council • $50 for first-time auction goers • $600 for a table of 8 If you have any questions or are interested in donating an auction item, please contact Deb Stephan, Event Members Assistant, [email protected] or call Deb at 218-727-7266, x107.

Michelle Buria ’89 - President Meet your new Alumni As I prepared for a new beginning at Marshall I wondered what it would Molly Rathke ’95 Director be like transitioning from an institution of higher education, the Universi- Frank Befera ’84 ty of Wisconsin-Superior, to Marshall, an independent college preparatory Judith McKeever ’78 school. Since that first day now over a month ago, I can say without pause Branden Robinson ’03 The Duluth Cathedral/Marshall Hilltopper reunion tradition will continue on July that it has been an amazing experience. I would note, however, there 15th and 16th. Join us for a weekend of reconnecting with your classmates and J. Steve Nys ’98 is one distinguishing characteristic and that is the “BRRIINNNG” that an- talking with former faculty and staff. nounces and dismisses every class. Now, that takes some getting used to! Ryanne Overom ’96 Hilary Crook ’98 Friday, July 15, 2011 • All Class Gathering I hope that you will find ways to seek out or deepen your connection to Sam Rathke ’09 5 – 7 pm at Marshall School. Complimentary appetizers and refreshments will be Duluth Cathedral and Marshall School. There are many ways to con- provided. All alumni from all classes are welcome! nect - attend an even, join Facebook, visit our website, stop by for a campus visit or contact me at [email protected] or phone Saturday, July 16, 2011 • Golden Hilltopper Luncheon 218.727.7266 x114. I look forward to meeting you! Mission 11:30 am in the Marshall School Dining Room. The event will include a The purpose of the complimentary lunch for alumni who graduated in or prior to 1960. Trisha Skajewski Hilltopper Alumni If your class is interested in planning an event, we hope you’ll consider getting Council is to promote the together during reunion weekend. The alumni office would like to offer assistance. Since 1904 The boys are back! participation of alumni For more information, please call Trisha Skajewski, Director of Alumni Relations, Former Marshall Hockey standouts returned to MARS arena during their from Duluth Cathedral High Hilltopper at 218.727.7266 x114, or email [email protected]. Register on-line at holiday break to watch the ’Toppers play St. Paul Academy. The players School and Marshall School marshallschool.org/reunion. Watch your mailbox in May for the reunion invitation! Alumni agreed to wear “retro” Marshall Hockey jerseys for the photo. in activities that support Back Row: L to R Derek Stauber ’09 - UW-Superior, Chris Connolly ’05 - the mission of Marshall submit your news Boston University, Scott Kozlak ’05 - Air Force Academy, David Hafferty School and promote a Let your classmates know what’s new in your life, including, ’08 - Harvard Front Row: L to R Pat Mahoney ’09 - St. Thomas University, sense of community marriages, births or adoptions, Rob Bordson ’06 - Philadelphia Flyers, Jack Connolly ’07 - UMD among alumni. job changes, awards received or graduations. We will publish your SUBMIT YOUR NEWS! update in the Hilltopper. Class news and notes To submit your news: information to be included Tell Us Who • Complete the online form at in the Alumni section of the marshallschool.org/alumni Hilltopper should be sent to: If you can identify all the Hilltop- pers in this picture, your name will • Email Katie Barker at kbarker@ marshallschool.org Alumni Relations Office be placed in a drawing for a Hill- topper sweatshirt! We’ll announce • Call the alumni office at 1215 Rice Lake Road 218.727.7266 Duluth, MN 55811 the winner in the Fall 2011 edition of the Hilltopper. Congratulations • Or mail your news to: Marshall School to our last winner Linda Anderson ’70. 218.727.7266 Alumni Relations Office [email protected] Submit your guess to kbarker@ 1215 Rice Lake Road marshallschool.org marshallschool.org by June 1, 2011. Duluth, MN 55811

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Walking the halls of “hilltopper school” Marshall Calendar by Chico Anderson, Religious Studies Teacher and School Chaplain Spring Choir Concert Fregeau Auditorium There is, for me, a ritual nearly ev- May 10 - 7 PM ery day during the school year that has been pretty much the same Spring Strings Concert these past thirty one years. I Fregeau Auditorium walk laps around the halls of this yel- May 12 - 7 PM low brick school atop the hill. I always stop and peer out the win- Spring Band Concert dows of the front hallway to gaze Fregeau Auditorium upon the big lake and it never fails May 16 - 7 PM to inspire me. However, the main Athletic Banquet and Athletic reason for my daily strolls through Hall of Fame Induction the hallways of Marshall is to Gymnasium afford me an opportunity to greet May 25 - 5:30 PM and chat with the students. Some might call it “ministry of presence” or others, “just being there.” Hilltopper Band marches in Memorial Day Parade The greetings are different now than thirty one years ago. Then it May 30 - 12:30 PM was a “head nod” or a “thumbs up.” Now, more often than not, it’s a “fist bump.” But the conversations are still pretty much the same. 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony “Nice going in the game last night,” to one student. “Hey, awesome Chapel job on your recent essay,” to another. “How’s your sister doing?” to June 7 - 5 PM a lad whose little sister is ill.

Baccalaureate Every Hilltopper I meet is dear to me. I love our students and I Fregeau Auditorium cherish the moments I have with them in or outside the classroom. we give June 11 - 4 PM But, I must confess, that there’s a group of students I enjoy greeting and teaching a wee bit more than all the others. They’re sort of my Graduation Class of 2011 “academic grandchildren.” These are the students whose parents I Fregeau Auditorium taught long ago. Now those former Hilltoppers are sending their “We have been attending the Marshall Auction for 18 years, long before our son became a June 12 - 3 PM children to this school atop the hill. There is something, dare I say, ‘mystical,’ about seeing the faces of young people in the same Hilltopper student. The dedicated volunteers on the committee and the traditions Hilltopper Golf Outing school where their moms or dads once attended, especially considering developed by prior parents attracted us to this event. More than just a great Ridgeview Country Club that their parents are sending their sons and daughters here out of June 20 - Noon choice, not mandate. evening for a great school, the Auction provides critical resources that ensure Marshall’s role as an innovative leader in education.” All Class Reunion When I greet Nick or Mary or Joey or Erin or Ike or Jenna or J.B. or Marshall School Courtyard the many, many other children of former Hilltoppers whom once I taught July 15 - 5-7 PM there is a wonderful feeling that the school they attend is, in many Bridget Brine and J.D. Feriancek, Auction Co-Chairs • Parents of Cole ’16 ways, the same school their parents attended. Sure, the hair styles Golden Topper Luncheon are different and most of the teachers who taught their parents are no Chapel longer here, but there is the same Hilltopper ethos that made their July 16 - 11 AM Gifts of all size make a difference. Make your gift of $25 or $2,500 online at parents who they’ve become. Now, they want that for their own children. stay connected on facebook The other day a senior girl, whose father and aunts and uncles I marshallschool.org/onlinegiving Stay connected on taught, said she hoped I’d be here to teach her children someday. I Facebook! Join the looked at her with a look that said, “What are you thinking?” (after Marshall’s Hilltopper Fund Marshall’s Big Circle Fund Duluth Cathedral/ all, I’m no spring chicken!) and then I just smiled. I smiled and Marshall Hilltopper continued my morning lap around the building knowing that the Support excellence today to create global Provide access to the Marshall experience through Alumni page. It’s a Hilltopper ethos would be here long after I’ve left the hallowed halls leaders for tomorrow. Contributions to Marshall’s need-based financial aid. A gift to the Big Circle great way to stay connected to your of Marshall. And for that I was grateful. Hilltopper Fund directly benefits our exceptional Fund is a gift that will make a difference in a classmates and the alumni office. academic and co-curricular programs and the young person’s life today and far into the future. faculty who lead them.

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