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CONNECTING THE 2019 ANNUAL REPORT A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Omaha Central High School Foundation Supporter: The past year has been a very exciting one for the Addition, the CHSF Board of Directors have now Endowment Campaign. It has been an honor to Central High School Foundation and Central High recommitted to finishing the Foundation’s Legacy be involved with such a fantastic institution and School. On April 11, 2019, the Foundation, Central Endowment Campaign. The Legacy Endowment is organization, and I look forward to continuing to staff, Alumni and Friends of Central gathered for the designed to provide the CHSF with the operational work with the CHSF and Central High School in Ribbon Cutting of the Central High School Arts resources required for its day to day expenses of the years to come. and Library Addition. It was truly a momentous keeping Central High - Central High. It is critical day for anyone who loves Central. On behalf of that we institutionalize the Foundation in a way Lastly, I would like to say how grateful we are at the the CHSF, I would like to thank everyone who that ensures the organization’s long-term success in CHSF for all the amazing people who are a part gave their time and talent to this project - you are supporting Central High School. Look for more this incredible high school and its legacy. appreciated! I would also like to give a special thanks information from the CHSF about the renewed The success that Central enjoys today, and I am to the Alumni donors, the Foundation staff and emphasis on the Legacy Endowment Campaign in confident will enjoy in the future, is because of its Foundation Board members for their commitment, the upcoming months. tremendous Alumni base and their support for the support, and insight in transforming the Arts and best high school in the country! Library Addition dream into a reality. On another note, as of July 31, 2019, I stepped down as President of the CHSF Board of Directors. Thank YOU and GO EAGLES! In addition to the Arts and Library Ribbon Cutting, I had the privilege of being involved with the CHSF we also celebrated the opening of the Dr. G.E. and Board for the past nine years, serving the last six as Betty Moller Legacy Walkway and Jepsen Family the Board’s President. While I am no longer serving Plaza with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on June 11, as President, I will continue as a Board member, Matt Aden, CHS 1974, Board President 2019. With the completion of the Arts and Library and I have agreed to Chair the ongoing Legacy BOARD OF DIRECTORS Matt Aden Rob Likes Julie Cobb Matt Darling Ed Bennett, Ed.D. Keith Bigsby, Ed.D. CHS 1974, President CHS 1991, Vice President Parent, Secretary CHS 1999, Treasurer Principal Principal Emeritus Rusty Crossman, MD Andy Haggart Kristie Hayes, MD Mike Lebens Merrilee Moshier Miller Harley Schrager CHS 1966 CHS 1988 CHS 1973 CHS 1970 CHS 1966 CHS 1965 FOUNDATION OFFICE 2018-19 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $2,054,096 Certificates of deposit $300,000 Deposits $600 Investments and cash restricted for endowment $3,410,740 Total Assets $ 5,765,436 Michele Roberts Josh Bucy Executive Director Communications & Database LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS LIABILITIES Bridge loan for capital campaign $4,233,425 NET ASSETS Without donor restrictions - ($1,898,042) With donor restrictions Temporary purpose restrictions $779,372 Permanent endowments $2,650,681 Sydney Davidson Joanne Wagner Givens Total Net Assets $ 1,532,011 Events & Alumni Relations Class of 1968, Finance TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $5,765,436 PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS ANNOUNCED IN 2018-19 OCTOBER 2018: The DeEmmett Bradshaw Zerbe (’43) NOVEMBER 2018: Thanks to financial support from a JUNE 2019: The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the and Mason Speltz Zerbe (’48) Central High School grant secured by the Central High School Foundation, the Eagle Dr. G.E. and Betty Moller Legacy Plaza and the Student of the Year Scholarships were announced by the Broadcasting team received new production equipment to Jepsen Family Legacy Plaza was held. See page 13 for Zerbe Family at Central High School. One senior boy broadcast games and events. This equipment included cameras, more information about the Legacy project. and one senior girl will each receive a $2,500 scholarship. a MacBook Pro, switcher, monitor, and sound board. Pictured below are Doc Moller and Ed Jepsen (‘61). A NOTE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR On behalf of the Omaha Central High School The generosity of the Central Community is a point report and its snapshot of the Central High School Foundation Board of Directors, the Foundation of pride for the Central High School Foundation. Foundation’s work in supporting our Eagles, please staff, and myself, I would like to thank our Thanks to our donors, the Foundation was able to keep in mind it represents just a small part of what constituents for helping make this past year a very provide Central High School staff over $360,000 in the Foundation does every day in helping Central special one. classroom grant funding during the 2018-19 school High School remember its past, live in the present, year. These classroom allocations work to ensure that and plan for its future! The Central High School Foundation is dedicated all Central students, teachers, and staff have access to maintaining Central High School’s Tradition of to the equipment, materials, and unique learning Once again, I thank you for your belief, Excellence by connecting past, present and future opportunities that are not always available within a commitment, and financial support to the ongoing Eagles. We strive to close the Opportunity Gap by regular school budget. In addition, the Foundation success of Omaha Central High School - Home of providing CHS students with an unrivaled college awarded $170,000 in scholarships to our graduating the EAGLES! preparatory education. Because of your support, we seniors at the Central High School Senior Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle, are able to give our hard working students and staff Recognition Ceremony. at Omaha’s downtown high school an unparalleled advantage. As you look through the pages of this year’s annual Michele Roberts, Executive Director CENTRAL BY THE NUMBERS Student Body CHS Faculty Class of 2019 Opportunity Gap 2,799 Students 177 Teachers 512 Graduates Caucasian 36% Hispanic 28% African American 27% 13 71% 55% Other 9% Average Number of Years GRADUATES PURSUING Students on Racial/Ethnic Composition Of Teaching Experience POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION Free or Reduced Lunch 119 70% 112 260 Number Of Clubs And % of Teachers With A National Honor Number of English Society Members Language Learner Students Extracurricular Activities Master’s Degree or Higher 3 CLASS REUNION RECAPS The 60th reunion for the Class of 1958 drew classmates The Class of 1973 met on July 27th and 28th for their Over Labor Day weekend, the Class of 1993 reunited from 16 states to Omaha for a fun filled three day 45 year class reunion. The reunion began with a Purple for their 25 year class reunion. The fun began with a weekend. Friday, October 12th classmates and spouses Carpet Premier Opening Night full of movies and fun cocktail event at Blackstone Social on Friday evening. gathered at DJ’s Dugout for beverages, food and lots of at the Dundee Theater. On Saturday morning, Classmates had an opportunity to tour Central High conversation and storytelling. Saturday morning, classmates received a tour of Central High School School on Saturday morning. The weekend concluded October 13th began with coffee and purple decorated and presented former music department head Robert on Saturday evening with dinner and drinks at Paddy donuts in the now covered Central High Courtyard McMeen with a special award. The reunion weekend McGown’s Pub and Grill. followed by a presentation of current Central activities. concluded on Saturday night with some Zio’s pizza and To complete a busy Saturday, 96 classmates met at cocktails at the Waiting Room Lounge in Benson. “Time flies” and “we cannot believe it has been 20 years” were common words spoken at the Class of 1998 Happy Hollow Country Club for a wonderful 1978 evening of great food and conversation with old and The Class of met for their 40 year class reunion on reunion on September 14-15. The weekend kicked off new friends. Unfortunately all good things must come October 5 and 6 during the CHS Hall of Fame Week. with the Central vs. Bryan football game during to an end, and they did it in style on Sunday, Classmates gathered at the eagle statue outside homecoming weekend. On Saturday morning, October 14th with a fabulous brunch buffet at Seemann Stadium before the football game against classmates gathered for breakfast in the courtyard Champions Country Club. The Class of 1958 won the Norfolk High School on Friday night. After the game, before taking a tour of the school. The reunion weekend 2018 First Class Challenge and raised over $25,000! people reconnected at Upstream Brewery in the Old concluded with a night out for cocktails and appetizers Market for appetizers and a cash bar. The reunion at Early Bird in the Blackstone District. It was a great The Class of 1963 reunited for their 55 year reunion on continued on Saturday morning with a tour of the night spent catching up, reminiscing and hopefully Friday, September 21, and Saturday, September 22. school and concluded on Saturday night with a making an effort to stay in touch a little more often. Eagles gathered at Ryan’s Food and Spirits for some semi-formal dinner at the Field Club of Omaha.