DONOR IMPACT REPORT 2017-2018 FUNDING OUR FUTURE I EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING I EMBRACING OUR PASSION I THE WHOLE STUDENT I FUNDING OUR FUTURE I EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING I EMBRACING OUR PASSION I THE WHOLE STUDENT I FUNDING OUR FUTURE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING I EMBRACING OUR PASSION I THE WHOLE STUDENT I FUNDING OUR FUTURE I EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING I EMBRACING OUR PASSION I THE WHOLE STUDENT I FUNDING OUR FUTURE I EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING I THE WHOLE STUDENT I EMBRACING OUR PASSION I FUNDING OUR FUTURE I EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING I EMBRACING OUR PASSION I THE WHOLE STUDENT I FUNDING OUR FUTURE I EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING EMBRACING OUR PASSION I THE WHOLE STUDENT I FUNDING OUR FUTURE I EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING I EMBRACING OUR PASSION I THE WHOLE STUDENT I FUNDING OUR FUTURE I EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING I EMBRACING OUR PASSION I THE WHOLE STUDENT I FUNDING OUR FUTURE I EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING I EMBRACING OUR PASSION I THE WHOLE STUDENT I FUNDING OUR FUTURE I EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING I EMBRACING OUR PASSION I THE WHOLE STUDENT FUNDING OUR FUTURE I EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING I EMBRACING OUR PASSION I THE WHOLE STUDENT I FUNDING OUR FUTURE I EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING I EMBRACING OUR PASSION I THE WHOLE STUDENT I FUNDING OUR FUTURE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING I EMBRACING OUR PASSION I THE WHOLE STUDENT I FUNDING OUR FUTURE I EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING I EMBRACING OUR PASSION I THE WHOLE STUDENT I FUNDING OUR FUTURE I EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017-2018 A Year In Review 2018–2019 Mary Curran ’81, Board Chair James Rubadue, Vice-Chair Wendy Hoke, President Lisa Andreani, Chief Financial Officer GRADUATES Nick Beyer, Principal Janine Boyd ’89 Katherine Callahan ’80 Roseanne Nowinski Deucher ’88 Andrea Wasdovich-Duffner ’68 Sister Susan Durkin, OSU 100% 100% $12.5 million Thomas Fanning Graduation College in merit-based Rate Acceptance scholarships earned Danielle Gisondo Suzanne Hanselman Jason Jones Megan Hauer Kacvinsky ’96 Mary Frances Monroe ’76 Sister Joan Peine, OSU Sister Susan Mary Rathbun, OSU Jennifer Roth Brien Shanahan Sister Ritamary Welsh, OSU ’63 10,316 More Than 100 Claudia Wenzel ’85 Total service hours completed Scholastic Art and by class of 2018 Art Competition Awards More Than 150 Student-Athletes Legacy of all-girls’ Catholic education since 1850 The only all-girls’ school in Northeast Ohio to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 2 DONOR IMPACT REPORT 2017-2018 To Our Donors Merriam-Webster defines the noun “impact” as “the force of impression of one thing on another: a significant or major effect.” That definition is precisely what went through our minds as we planned to share the results of philanthropy for the 2017-18 academic year at Beaumont School. Impact in this context can mean so many things. It can be a significant gift, or a more modest gift that transforms the way one student is able to experience her day. Your gifts do have an impact on the young women of Beaumont. Whether it’s providing scholarships, experiences, athletics, mission trips or technology, your generosity is what helps our students to set themselves apart from their peers. It is said that a story in its simplest form is a connection of cause and effect. Through brief stories, we hoped to illustrate the impact made through your generosity this past year. We have chosen a range of donors who tell us their “why” for supporting Beaumont (hint: it’s almost always the students), but also we’ve paired them with a representative sample of students who benefit from your generosity. So enjoy the stories and then head over to www.beaumontschool.org/ donors to see our complete list of donors. It is an impressive and growing list! With your commitment, Beaumont School had a record-breaking year in philanthropy. Overall giving was up 25 percent over the previous year in all areas: annual fund, planned giving, scholarship giving, grants and major gifts. We could not have done this without your commitment and support of all-girls’ Catholic education at Beaumont. We are certainly blessed to have your support. Thank you! In the spirit of St. Angela Merici, Mary Curran,’81 Wendy A. Hoke Board Chair President A Catholic school in the Ursuline tradition educating women for life, leadership and service. I BEAUMONTSCHOOL.ORG 3 EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Christopher Tool Every spring, six months of work culminates in three minutes of nail-biting competition when the Alliance for Working Together (AWT) Robotic Competition turns Lakeland College into a multimedia arena filled with teams of high school students and budding engineers literally battling for bragging rights. Before they can step into the arena, young women of Beaumont, providing others, most importantly, the success Beaumont’s Robotics Team members authentic hands-on experience of of our youth. I hope to help a few spend months learning about engineering, including learning how to young women make more informed design and manufacturing through design, build, and compete with their career decisions,” he says. the generosity and guidance of robot. And the investment pays off. Christopher Tool in Solon. Every As the only all-girls’ team competing, This unique experience builds more Saturday morning from October to Beaumont has placed in the top three than engineering skills for our students. April, Christopher Tool opens its spots nationally for the six years It builds confidence and an awareness manufacturing facility to Beaumont’s they’ve been competing. of possibilities for their futures. The team under the guidance of former Robotics Team members often go on science teacher Gretchen Santo. For Pat Christopher, it’s an opportunity to pursue STEM majors and careers Christopher Tool’s support goes to support young women interested in and credit this particular experience beyond just sponsorship of the team. engineering, but also to show them as pivotal in influencing this direction Pat Christopher, owner and CEO, what manufacturing looks like today. in their lives. ■ dedicates three engineers who “At this stage in my life, my success is spend their Saturdays with the less important than the success of 4 DONOR IMPACT REPORT 2017-2018 Hayley Muhvic ’20 Hayley Muhvic ’20 admits she was very engineering process and a necessary shy when she first came to Beaumont. life skill. One that I will take with But Beaumont has pushed her to take risks, me wherever I go,” says fail and through that, better herself. It has Hayley, who is also in the Beaumont has taught me to be a taught her to seek out opportunities she Pre-Engineering Club, strong leader. While it was intimidating might not have imagined possible for Latin Club, National at first learning how to work with older herself, including being the only freshman Honor Society, and runs students I had never met before, the on the Robotics Team when she started. Cross Country. biggest take away of being on the “Beaumont has taught me to be a Hayley knew she belonged at Robotics Team has been the teamwork strong leader,” she says. “While it was Beaumont on her Shadow Day. and collaboration. intimidating at first learning how to work She watched her ambassador with older students I had never met before, ensure that another student who was the biggest take away of being on the sitting alone had someone come sit with Robotics Team has been the teamwork her at lunch. This small gesture told Hayley and collaboration. It’s a major part of the Beaumont’s welcoming community was the place for her. ■ A Catholic school in the Ursuline tradition educating women for life, leadership and service. I BEAUMONTSCHOOL.ORG 5 EMBRACING OUR PASSION Maureen Lamb ’73 Maureen Lamb ’73 has been an enthusiastic fan of Beaumont School since she was first a student and athlete here, and then as an active alumna serving on the Board of Directors for six years, and as member of our Golf Outing and Gala Committees. Maureen’s dedication perhaps had its greatest culmination this year as her efforts to establish a Beaumont Athletics Hall of Fame came to fruition. For more than 10 years Maureen has worked tirelessly to help bring this important recognition to Beaumont’s athletes throughout its history. In October, more than 180 guests gathered to celebrate the inaugural Hall of Fame Awards. The joyous occasion revealed bonds of teammates and lessons learned through athletics that only deepens through the years. This will become a signature event for Beaumont and a perfect legacy for Maureen’s passions. “Beaumont has given me so much —an excellent education, lifelong friendships, and a solid foundation for my Catholic faith,” says Maureen. “It has been my honor and pleasure to give back to Beaumont by serving on the Board of Directors and various committees over the years. I am especially proud of being part of the Hall of Fame Committee. The inaugural induction ceremony this past October was a wonderful night for Beaumont as several amazing women were honored for their accomplishments as student athletes during their years at Beaumont.” ■ 6 DONOR IMPACT REPORT 2017-2018 Mia Mlynek ’20 is always running. Her passion for athletics has led to three state Mia Mlynek ’20 meet appearances in cross country and two in track. At the 2018 State Cross Country Meet, Mia finished 9th overall, earning her a spot on the podium for the second consecutive year and pushing her team to an 8th place finish overall. She is also a guard on Beaumont’s varsity basketball team. Beaumont’s impressive track and field and cross country history was a deciding factor in Mia coming to Beaumont. This, along with the fact that whenever she would ask someone who attended Beaumont or who had a daughter or sister who went here, they constantly reassured her they were beyond prepared for college.