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2012 President's Report Blanchet Catholic School 2012 President’s Report President’s Advisory Board President’s Message Rick Adelman, NBA Coach September 2012 Gayle Caldarazzo, Executive Director, Mid Willamette Valley United Way Dear Blanchet Community, Peter Courtney, Western Oregon University Chief Justice Paul J. De Muniz, The school year 2011-2012 was truly one of the most remarkable in Oregon Supreme Court our school’s young history. We made great progress on the goals of our five-year plan, broke ground on a new 10,600 sq. ft. addition, Larry Epping, Larry Epping Building Company celebrated the amazing success of our very talented class of 2012, and Gerry Frank, President, so much more. Gerry’s Frankly Speaking Jeff Gianola, KOIN-TV We’ve chosen to share what we consider our ‘biggest stories of the year’ in the form of a calendar. Please take the time to read the sidebar that accompanies each photo Joseph Hanna Jr., President, and be reminded what your support and generosity means to the 360 students that attend Blanchet Hanna Consulting, LLC Catholic. James S. Kreitzberg, Benefactor We hope you enjoy the new calendar format of our President’s Annual Report and hang it prominently Kevin Mannix, Attorney at Law in your home so you can look forward to the many special events that we have scheduled for this Patti Milne, Marion County Commissioner upcoming year. I also ask you to pay special attention to the donor lists that populate the back of the Jim Monaghan, CEO - Gelco Corporation publication and join me in saying a prayer of thanksgiving to the hundreds of donors whose consistent Cheryl Roberts, President, and generous support allow us to continue providing an excellent Catholic secondary education to Mid Chemeketa Community College Valley youth. Bill Schonely, Voice of the Trailblazers We look forward to building upon school traditions and successes, and making our 18th school year The Most Reverend Kenneth Steiner, even more memorable than last year. Auxiliary Bishop of Portland Lawrence Tokarski, CEO, By Courage & Faith, Mountain West Investment Corp. Jerry Walker, President, Salem-Keizer Volcanoes Charles E. Lee, President Joe Weston, President, Weston Investment Company Dick Withnell, Withnell Motor Company Board of Directors Development Report Five Year Plan - Executive Committee: We are very grateful to the donors listed in the back We established our latest Strategic Five-Year Plan, Kevin L. Mannix, Chair, Attorney of this publication whose generous financial support Vision 2015, in 2010. We made considerable progress Lowell Smith, Vice-Chair, School Psychologist allows us to continue carrying out our mission. this year towards our goals including breaking Doug Weathers, Treasurer, Hop Farmer Below is a brief report on our development activities ground on our new Commons building, continuing Donna Garaventa, Secretary, Lawyer/Mediator in 2011-2012. to renovate and modernize the school campus, James S. Kreitzberg, Benefactor purchasing Naviance college counseling software and Robert Saalfeld, Estate Lawyer Major School Fundraisers – beginning to implement a technology curriculum into John Salstrom, Small Business Owner Auction – While our fall auction fell 9% short of its the master schedule. Members: financial goal, the event remains the school’s largest Glenda Anderson, Lawyer annual fundraiser and netted nearly $100,000 for Foundation for the Future Campaign Garth Brandaw, Architect our operating budget. We greatly appreciate the We went public with the “Foundation for the Future” Elizabeth Vargas Duncan, State of Oregon campaign in fall 2011. To date, over $3.6 million has Kevin FitzPatrick, Business Executive volunteer committee that organizes this successful event and the over 375 attendees who enjoyed a been raised towards our $4.2 million goal. These Fr. Todd Molinari, Pastor funds are being used to: renovate and build facilities, Parke Raffensperger, Business Owner fantastic evening in support of our school. provide tuition assistance, enhance the curriculum and Dan Smith, Student Body President Theresa Taaffe, Public Utility Administrator Raffle – Blanchet students did an amazing job upgrade technology. We are confident that, with your selling raffle tickets this winter and as a result, this help, we can raise the remaining $600,000 to fund the Administration & Staff fundraiser met its ambitious financial goal and netted priorities of our five-year plan by 2015. $45,000 for students and programs. Thank you to Charles E. Lee, President Please Join Us! Anthony Guevara, Principal everyone who supported this fundraiser by buying Carlton Wise, High School Vice Principal raffle tickets! Marsha Lyons, Mid High Vice Principal Ron Miller, Athletic Director/Facilities Director Annual Fund – Our annual fund exceeded its goal Nancy Parks, College Counselor and netted over $65,000. Over 70 donors (including Save the Date! Brandy O’Bannon, Director of Development many first time donors) took advantage of the Saturday Mary Hollinger, Business Manager opportunity to purchase a custom stepping stone Joan Estes, Office Manager that will be installed in our new outdoor courtyard. October 13, 2012 Cathy McClaughry, Marketing Manager Megan Johnston, Special Events/ Overall, over $240,000 was raised by the Athletics Assistant Marypat Hill, ASPIRE Coordinator development team this school year to fund school A Vintage Chris Lieder, Development/Business Assistant operations. Garden Gala Jean Mattison, Receptionist Steve Herb, Maintenance Blanchet’s 16th Annual Filo Ortega, Custodial Benefit Auction Warren Williamson, Custodial Faculty John Andreas Micki Halsey Randall Valerie Lemmon Kelley Parosa Kasey Roberts Robin Smith Mary Angove Evan Harris Mark McCormick Deb Pavelek William Roberts Melissa Turner Sherrie Bashaw Mary Heintzman David Mucken Tina Pearson Barb Schreiber Eileen Virden Ted Dowell Kami Hettwer Robbe Ostby Stephanie Razmus David Shultz Dr. Olga Walmisley-Santiago Danielle Wise Blanchet Catholic School Artistic Talents Shine September 2012 Blanchet’s Fine Arts Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Whether in band, choir Calendar dates are subject to change. Visit www.blanchetcatholicschool.com for the most current calendar. or drama, Blanchet students found success. Under the outstanding leadership of Music Director Kami Hettwer, the band and choir programs have seen a marked increase in participation 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 and overall quality. In additon Labor Day First Day of Cav Pride Day to band, guitar ensemble and School ~ Half Day & Mass choir classes, Mrs. Hettwer has provided many wonderful opportunities for her music students to share their talents including participation in pep 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 band, musical workshops and festivals. The high school drama program welcomed two talented guest directors for the 2011-12 season. Dave Berrier directed the fall production of The Scarlet Letter and Gabrielle Brewer-Wallin 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 directed the spring musical Back to School Half Day Auction Night ~ Donations Due Quilters. Both plays showcased 6:00 p.m. the wonderful theatrical and musical talents of our students. Kasey Roberts brought her expertise and guidance to the mid high program for the year 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 with the production of two Service Day Mass Homecoming delightful plays, School House BBQ ~ 6:00 p.m. Rock and Seussical. Game ~ 7:30 p.m. 6th Grade Outdoor School .............................................................. 30 Photo Retakes Shukutoku Weekend Stay ............. Blanchet has been well represented in Salem’s World Beat Festival Art Contest for many years in a row. This year was no exception. Blanchet’s high school art program won the Honorable Mention award for high school art classroom and the mid high art program won 1st Place for their classroom entry in the K-8 category. Individually, Megumi Kim (grade 11) and Ryan Orlandini (grade 10) both received Honorable Mention Concept Design, and Katie Pittioni (grade 10) was honored with the Award of Excellence. Blanchet Catholic School Mrs. Heintzman October 2012 Crystal Apple Award Winner Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Blanchet art teacher Mrs. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Heintzman was named a 2011 Crystal Apple Award winner, one of just ten superb educators in Salem to receive this prestigious honor. Each year the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 with Salem-Keizer Public Schools, Columbus Mass No School Auction ~ and the Salem-Keizer Education Day “A Vintage Foundation awards the Crystal Garden Gala” ~ Apple to educators who have Doors open at 5:00 p.m. made significant contributions in the lives of children. In letters nominating Mrs. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Heintzman for this award, 7th Grade Half Day ~ Blanchet parent Mary Belleque Retreat PSAT commented, “Mrs. Heintzman is EXPLORE Test loved, valued and admired not only by her present students, but by faculty, former students, parents and the entire Blanchet community. She is truly one of 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Blanchet’s treasures.” Mass Parent Teacher Conferences No School ............................... Colleague Kasey Roberts wrote, “Mary is able to pull the very best from the rawest of talent. Her students feel that she connects with them individually and is able to steer them in the 28 29 30 31 direction of their interests.” Halloween In addition to her 28 years as Freshman an educator, Mrs. Heintzman Retreat has dedicated countless hours outside of the classroom to community projects including directing the Eco-Earth project in Salem’s Riverfront Park. Blanchet Catholic School The Heart of Campus November 2012 Blanchet’s New Commons Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Blanchet broke ground on 1 2 3 its new Commons building Mass last spring. “This is the heart of All Saints Day the school,” said President Lee when talking about the new Music Concert ~ Commons building during the 7:00 p.m. groundbreaking ceremony on April 13, 2012. Auxiliary Bishop 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Kenneth Steiner, who also is a Open House ~ No School ~ member of Mr.
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