2018–2019 ANNUAL REPORT€¦ · Deborah DaLay Maggie Doyle Ervin Erin Gunn Pat Harris Donna Jahnke Vincella Lake, SSND Deanna Kay Rice Finance and Facilities Greg Patterson, Facilities

2018–2019 ANNUAL REPORT

85% 100% 82% 92%attend college, compared to 51% of U.S. studentsof similar background and circumstance.

name a STEM-related careeras one of theirtop choices.

graduated fromhigh school in2019, comparedto 74% of thosewho attend localpublic schools.

face poverty, traveling from 30 zip codes to receive a life-altering education.

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Marian Middle School, a Catholic school welcoming adolescent girls of all backgrounds, is committed to breaking the cycle of poverty through education. Marian fosters each student’sspiritual, academic, social, moral, emotional, and physical development from middle school through post-secondary education as a foundation for careersuccess.

OUR MISSION

2018-2019

A Letter from Our GraduateMarian has helped me transform what was once the spark of an idea into a lifejourney. I loved Marian from my very first day at school. I met friends who becamesisters. My teachers became family. I loved learning, and most importantly, my teachers challenged me to be my best every day.

What I didn’t know when I joined Marian is that the school would help me bringmy dreams to life. I’ve loved dancing since I was a child. I even tried to teach myself

how to dance by watching YouTube tutorials. I was floored when I found out that Icould take real dance classes as part of Marian’s Enrichment Program, which

empowers students to explore their talents and career interests.

I took classes every Tuesday at Marian, performed in four musicals, and joined the Theatre Club. I gained confidence and learned that I could become a successful performer even though I began learninglater than most trained dancers.

When it came to picking a high school, Marian counselors helped me select environments that offered anarray of creative opportunities within a rigorous academic setting. A major benefit of being a part of theMarian family is the Marian scholarships we receive to continue our academic journey at high-performing high schools. Marian also helps us learn how to successfully secure scholarships and financial aidto cover remaining costs. Without Marian, I wouldn’t have been able to continue chasing my dreams.

Today, I am a senior at Nerinx, am a part of the Thespian Club, and have appeared in eight musicals and plays. Because I learned time managementat Marian, I am balancing a tough course load and achieving a 4.0 GPA!

This year, I became one of the few selected out of thousands of applicants to participate in the Missouri Arts Academy Summer Fine ArtsProgram. I would not have been able to participate in this life-changing experience without Marian’s financial help. Marian paid for my expensesfor the program, and I learned so much about the importance of art inour world.

This experience gave me the foundation I needed to conquer the Muny!That enormous stage always spoke to my heart, but I never thought I wasgood enough. Marian taught me that if I applied myself and worked hard,I could achieve anything. After one of the most grueling auditions of mylife, I got the part! I danced every night in Footloose, and I felt alive!

Thanks to Marian, I’ve planned the rest of my journey, and I know the sky is the limit for me. Next, I plan toget my Bachelor’s in Musical Theatre at Southeast Missouri State University.

Because of Marian, I have a fire in my belly. I am receiving an amazing education that provides me with opportunities to be creative and continue challenging myself. One day, I’m going to perform on a Broadwaystage. I am so grateful that Marian is helping me to get there.

— Nyla Green, Marian Class of 2016

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Thank You from Our LeadershipNyla is an incredible young woman, and we’re looking forward to seeing her on Broadway! It’s girls like Nyla who embody the mission of Marian — breaking the cycle of poverty by enabling girls to realize their dreams. Nyla is one of more than 265 girls who have had the opportunity to receive a life-changing education at Marian, since ourfounding in1999. Thank you for being a part of the Marian Middle School family for the last 20 years. Together, we areTransforming Lives and Building for Our Future.

Best regards,

Mary Elizabeth Grimes Sarah WalkerPresident Principal

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Marian Middle School is aleader in providing life-altering education. Marian graduates are accomplished youngwomen equipped tomake informed decisionsand create enduring, positive change.

OUR VISION

20182019 2018–2019

Board of Directors

OfficersKimberley R. Johnson, MBA, CFP, Chair

Christopher (Chris) Young, M.Sc., Vice ChairRosemary Hufker, SSND, Ph.D.,Secretary

Kirk D. Mills, CFA, EMBA, Treasurer

MembersRyan C. Carney, MBATrish L. Geldbach, B.S.N., M.A., MBAVictoria A. Gonzalez, MBAJohn M. Headrick, Ph.D.Laura Uberti Hughes, JDCarla Jackson, MBARuth E. Kim, B.A., JDPat Knoerle-Jordan, B.A.Audrey Lohse, M.A., B.S.Christine McCoy, JDGregory A. Patterson, JD, M.A.Mary E. (Betsy) Ross, B.S.John A. Shaughnessy, Ph.D.Barbara A. Thomas, ASCJJanet M. Varner, B.S.Kirk L. Wrobley, MBA

Members BoardRosalie Wisniewski, OSF, ChairJulie Cutter, DCMarie Fennewald, CPPSRosemary Hufker, SSNDJanet Kuciejczyk, CSJPauline Lorch, OSUBarbara Roche, SL

OUR FOUNDRESSESMarian Middle School was founded in 1999 by sevencommunities of Catholic sisters. We are grateful theyshared their dream and vision to establish hope for the future of the St. Louis area. We thank them for their continued guidance and support throughout our history.

• Daughters of Charity, Province of St. Louise (DC)• Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help(OSF)

• School Sisters of Notre Dame, Central Pacific Province (SSND)

• Sisters of Loretto (SL)• Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Louis Province(CSJ)

• Sisters of the Most Precious Blood (CPPS)• Ursuline Sisters of the Central Province (OSU)

2018–2019 Committees*Marian is grateful for the many people who dedicate their time and talents to advancing and sustaining our mission. For more informationon how you can serve on a committee, please contact the DevelopmentOffice at 314.771.7674. ext. 24.

Executive CommitteeKimberley Johnson, ChairChristopher Young,Vice ChairRosemary Hufker, SSND, SecretaryMary Elizabeth GrimesPat Knoerle-JordanKirk MillsGreg PattersonBetsy RossJanet Varner

AcademicJohn A. Shaughnessy, Co-ChairSarah Walker, Co-ChairLaura Goeddel BurnworthDeborah DaLayMaggie Doyle ErvinErin GunnPat HarrisDonna JahnkeVincella Lake, SSNDDeanna Kay Rice

Finance and FacilitiesGreg Patterson, Facilities ChairKirk Mills, Finance ChairTom BrocklandDianne DeckerMary Elizabeth GrimesKimberley JohnsonJohn McArthurCarmen Schnyder, CPPS

Graduate SupportVictoria Gonzalez, ChairErica CiarloAshley GilkeyLisa GladsonHeather GogelTamara HarrisRosemary Hufker, SSNDStephen LamkinErin PisoniKaitlyn Venta

Institutional AdvancementJanet Varner, ChairMary Elizabeth GrimesKristin GumperCynthia HeathToni HuntRuth KimAudrey LohseChristine McCoyJoy McMillenEmily UngerMartinous Walls IIKirk Wrobley

Marketing and CommunicationsBetsy Ross, ChairBrian Hall, Vice ChairMary Elizabeth GrimesKristin GumperCarla JacksonLaura KangrgaJules RileyBarbara Roche, SLKate StrobleSarah Walker

Young FriendsAudrey Lohse, Chair Elizabeth Lillis,Vice-ChairAmy Brand Matt BrunsJessica CervenkaKelsey ChausseKaci DannattTommy DavidsonAnna Eschbacher Grace FisherLibby GarnerChristopher G’Sell Shakia M. GulletteAnne Haudrich Lesley HerwigAllie LanzerottePreston LappeRobyn MasonBrittany MitanAmber MurphyMike RapiniEmily Sheehey

100+ VOLUNTEERSGAVE 3,000+

HOURS OFSERVICETO MARIAN

2018–2019 Staff Members

PresidentMary Elizabeth Grimes, MBA

PrincipalSarah Walker, M.A.

Faculty & StaffDonna Black, M.A.

Dianne Decker, B.S.

Kerri Gallen, MSW, LCSW

Kristin Gumper, B.A.

Erin Gunn, M.A.

Tamara Harris, B.S.

Eleanor Humphrey, B.A.

Bridget Kelly, M.Ed.

Erin Lynch, M.A.

Sara Mashburn, M.Ed.

Amber Murphy, M.A.

Sarah Paulsen-Fuller, MFA

Victoria Reinders, B.S.

Barbara Roche, SL

Pearl Scheve, Th.M.

Christy Toben, M.Ed., M.A.

Natasha Truong, M.A.

Kaitlyn Venta, B.A.

Adriana Verduzco

Ashley Vosholler, B.S.

2018–2019 Service Volunteers

Jill Orr, B. A., Ignatian Volunteer Corps

Doug Schwaab, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.Ignatian Volunteer Corps

Kate Stroble, M.Ed., Ignatian Volunteer Corps

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...to receive a life-altering education.

68% Saint Louis City

25% Saint Louis County7% Illinois

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

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STUDENTSTRAVELEDFROM

n 78% African Americann 12% Hispanicn 7% Multiracialn 3% Caucasian

CORE SUBJECTS

GIRLSSERVED

MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES LANGUAGE ARTS

85%qualify for free and reduced-price meals, a national indicator of poverty

Students in fifth grade..............14Students in sixth grade ............22Students in seventh grade.......20 Students in eighth grade..........17

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FOUNDATION SUBJECTS• Religion• Spanish• Art• STEM Lab• Race in America• Immigration and Citizenship• Typing• Computer Science

Marian Girls, who often enter performing twoor more years below grade level, leave Marianon or above grade level, prepared to succeed in high-performing high schools.

FACT:

Where will your Marianeducation take you?I’m going to high school and college tolearn new things every day.I’m going to travel to different countries,and learn more about the world.I’m going to make my parents proud.I’m going to work at a hospital as a pediatrician.I’m going to have a family and do everything to keep them happy.I’m going to achieve the goalsI set for myself in the past.I am going towards success!

— Mary

Students read

1,181BOOKS

totaling 48,420,998 words

READING

daily attendance.

of returning 8th gradersstarted the year above the national reading average.

of students made morethan 2 years of growth.

of returning 7th gradersstarted the year above thenational reading average.

30%

of students exceeded their expected growth. 90%

95%

60%

55%

20182019

STEM

MATH• 82% of 7th and 8th graders were ator above grade level in math.

• 46% of Marian Girls either tested atthe highest grade level in math ormade more than two years of growth.

SCIENCE• 87% of returning sixth graders metor exceeded estimated growth in science.

• 92% of returning seventh gradersmet or exceeded their estimatedgrowth.

• 73% of eighth graders made significant gains in science from their first year at Marian to their 8th grade year.

• One 7th grader grew from the 6th percentile in science to the82nd percentile in just one year —advancing multiple grade levels.

92%of 7th and 8th gradersnamed a STEM-relatedcareer as one of theirtop career choices

Marian prepares students for 21st century careers in STEM through an innovative curriculum that combines multidisciplinaryand hands-on learning.

Their diligence enables them to advancethroughout their high school, college, and career journeys and pursue higher-payingcareers.

Courses Offered: • Automotive Engineering• Careers in Medicine• Computer Coding• Computer Gaming• Fashion Design• Furniture Refurbishing• Gardening and Bee Keeping• Institute for Math and Computer Science or IMACS

• Media• Robotics• Rocketry• STEM Club

Careers of Interest Include:ArchitectCardiac SurgeonComputer EngineerDental HygienistDoctorEntrepreneurFarmerEngineerFederal AgentFilm EditorForensic PsychologistMarine BiologistMathematicianMusicianMusic Producer8

NeurosurgeonNICU NurseNurseNuclear Material CourierOBGYNOccupational TherapistParamedicPediatricianPediatric CardiologistPhotographerPhysical TherapistPlastic SurgeonVeterinarianZoologist

� Zoom, Zoom!Marian Girls refurbished two electric-start, eco-friendly motor scootersthrough STEM class. One was thefeatured auction item among 450 attendees at the 2019 Marian Magic gala.

� 3-2-1 Lift-off!In our new Rocketry class, studentsworked with a former NASA employee to design, build, and launchrockets. Students studied diversewomen in space and learned thephysics behind rocketry, includingthrust, weight, stability, lift, drag, andgravity.

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:• Marian Girls competed at the Clavius Project Robotics Jamboreeat St. Louis University High School. Of 39 schools, Marian wasone of only four awarded the platinum award — and the onlytwo-time platinum award winner!

• Through the Learn2Earn program, students who are taking STEM-related classes at Marian receive credits towards futureclasses at Ranken.

Bzzz! Students created a fruitful garden, inwhich they planted and harvestedfruits, vegetables, and herbs, and enjoyed the bounty with their families. Students also secured agrant from Gateway Greening tobuild new compost bins and observed Mother Nature at work at Marian’s observation beehive,which holds up to 10,000 bees.

PLANNEDGIVINGConsider sustaining Marian’s mission by includingus in your will or trust. Contact us to learn more.

Ways to Give4 Bequest by will4 Beneficiary designations4 Appreciated property4 Retirement plans4 Gifts of life insurance

Bushell Legacy SocietyMembers*Evelyn Bushell provided the first bequest to Marian in 2004.

AnonymousBarbara BuettnerEvelyn Bushell*Peter and Susan FraneJanet FraneDiane and Joe GareaLisa and Mike GladsonMary Jo Gorman, MD, and Michael Borts, MD

Bob and Roseanne HenkelCraig and Toni HuntEileen PfeiferBernard and Rosalyn PurcellBarbara and Michael RichterSandra StearnsKathleen ValentaLinda and Bob Waugh

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Marian’s Enrichment Program provides students with opportunitiesfor self-discovery, leadership development, and career exploration.

These activities also foster belonging and connection after studentsgraduate Marian and enter their new high school environments.

The skills they build – like leadership and time management, healthydecision-making, and forming positive relationships with others — last a lifetime and help them become even more successful through-out their high school, college, and career journeys.

School Year Activitiesn Fine and Performing Arts

Art, Choir, Dance, Drums, Media, Piano, Sewing & Fashion Design, and Theater

n Fitness and WellnessBasketball, Culinary Arts, Mindfulness, Praise Dance, Step Dance, Track, Volleyball, Yoga, and Zumba

n Social AwarenessCulture Club, Environment Club, Etiquette Club, Girl Scouts, Lean-In Club, Model United Nations Club, and Service Club

n AcademicsBook Club, Chess Club, Coding Club, Creative Writing, Media (Digital Storytelling and Yearbook), Harry Potter Club, Language and Culture Club, Nature Club, Robotics, and STEM Club

FACT:It costs more than $12,000 to provide one Marian Girl with a rigorous academic environment and an array of enrichment activities each school year.

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ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

20182019

Where will yourMarian educationtake you?

I’m going to NotreDame, to a house ofmore sisters!

I’m going to makechanges and be different.

I’m going to live my bestlife, where any dream is possible.

— Cathy

Fearless woman of strength and grace,Help me to see myself in your face.

Tell me your stories, all you’ve been through,That I may love like you,Teach me to love like you.

I know you were young and I know you felt small,But you rose to your calling.And sometimes I feel too young and sometimes too small,But there are things I want to do,Like change this world.

Fearless woman of strength and grace,Help me to see myself in your face.Tell me your stories, all you’ve been through,That I may love like you,

Teach me to love like you.11

� Leading OthersTwo 8th grade students created and oversaw theirown enrichment classes based on input from otherstudents. Dyawna led Hair Braiding Club and Alana ledHarry Potter Club. Both created weekly lesson plansto ensure each class accomplished its goals.

AlanaDyawna

� Students made eco-friendly clothingin Fashion Design.

� Self-expression Through SongMarian’s Choir, led by Choir Director Eleanor Humphrey, wrote and performed “Dear Mary” for more than 450 guests at our annual gala. The song illustrates the power and potential that Marian sees in each Marian Girl, and the importance of faith in each of their stories.

Highlights� The Art Club collaborated with the Theatre Club to bring stories of

hope and self-discovery to life for Marian families, donors, and staff during the Spring Musical.

20182019

Bishop DuBourg High School Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School Collegiate School of Medicine and BioscienceCor Jesu AcademyDuchesne High School Gateway Science Academy of St. LouisHancock Place High School Hazelwood West High School Incarnate Word Academy KIPP St. Louis High School McCluer North High School McKinley Classical Academy Mehlville High School

Metro Academic and Classical High SchoolNerinx Hall High School Northwest High School Notre Dame High School Ritenour High School Rosati-Kain High School Saint Louis Public Virtual SchoolSoldan International Studies High SchoolSt. Joseph’s Academy Trinity Catholic High SchoolUrsuline AcademyValley Park High School Villa Duchesne

HIGH SCHOOLS

Our Graduate Support Program, the final component of Marian’s innovative educationalmodel, provides long-term high school, college, and career preparedness support forMarian Girls so they can continue their journey of success.

The program was developed in 2003 after the first six students graduated from Marian,to ensure their success in high school. Marian expanded the program in 2016 to support Marian Girls during their college years and into career success. Today, Marian Girls flourish in the workforce.

“Once a Marian Girl, Always a Marian Girl!”

The program includes academic, social,and financial support, including:

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

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96%

95%

94%

93%

HIGH SCHOOLGRADUATION RATE

100%!

Alumnae in high school ....73High school graduates ....197Alumnae in college ..........50+College graduates ..............37

ALUMNAE265

from Marian Middle School

in 2019

• One-on-one mentoring • High school scholarships • Student and parent workshops • ACT/SAT prep courses• Pre-enrollment college visits and continued support• Summer internships and career exploration programs • Counseling support and referrals when crises occur• College access programs through Saint Louis University,Washington University, University of Missouri-St. Louis,College Bound, and more

100%

GRADUATE SUPPORT PROGRAM

of Marian alumnaegraduated fromhigh school in2019, compared to74% of others whotypically graduatelocally.

� Kristi Navalta graduated from Truman State inMay, debt-free, and started a job at BarnesJewish Hospital as a medical laboratory technician, putting her chemistry degree togood use.

� Zoe Webster and Andrea Lowe were both recognized with the Martin Luther King Jr. Model of Justice Award for exemplifying thespirit of service and social justice.

$5,298

Alabama A&M University Alabama State University Blackburn College Chamberlain College of Nursing Columbia College DePauw UniversityDillard University Fontbonne University Harris Stowe State University Lincoln University Lindenwood University Lutheran School of Nursing Mississippi Valley State University Missouri Baptist University Missouri State University

COLLEGES MAJORS

Ranken Technical College Saint Louis University San Jacinto Community College Southeast Missouri State University Southern Illinois University Edwardsville South University West Palm Beach St. Louis Community College Tennessee State University Truman State University University of Central Missouri University of Evansville University of Missouri Kansas City University of Missouri St. Louis Washington University in St. LouisXavier University of Louisiana

AccountingAthletic TrainingBaking and Pastry ArtsBiologyBusinessBusiness/EntrepreneurshipBusiness/ManagementBusiness/MarketingChemistryCommunicationCriminal JusticeDigital CommunicationEducation

EnglishFashion/Design MerchandisingGeneral Transfer StudiesHealth StudiesInformation Technology Liberal Arts and HumanitiesModern Languages (Spanish)NursingPolitical SciencePsychologyPhysical Therapy AssistantPublic Health

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Highlights:

� Melissa Huerta was awarded a full scholarship to Washington University through the national Questbridge program, where morethan 16,000 students apply and only 1,000 receive a full four-year College Match Scholarship. Melissa plans to study Biology and HealthSciences and credits Marian with inspiring her love of science. Currently, 3 alumnae are enrolled at Washington University.

What does Marian mean to you?I am living proof that a young womancan embody her own ideals, regard-less of her background. It all startedwith the spark at Marian. Now, I know I can accomplish anything. I am a daughter of immigrants... I ama first-generation college graduate... I am a scientist...

And I am a Marian Girl!

— Kristi Navalta,Marian Alum

More than 31 students participated in internships andcollege preparation programsacross the community, includingthose at the St. Louis ScienceCenter YES Program, St. LouisArtworks, St. Louis InternshipProgram, College Bound St. Louis, Saint Louis UniversitySummer Scholars program, andthe College Prep Program atWashington University in St. Louis.

Marian has given over $1.4 million in scholarships to our graduates over the past 10 years!

FACT:is the average highschool scholarshipaward from Marian.

� Kyndall Taylor wasrecognized as a Mission Model student at IncarnateWord Academy.

� Kaitlan Agins touredItaly as part of astudy abroad program.

� Kayla Sullivan studied abroad in South Africa.

� Bibiana Barragan iscurrently stationedin Kuwait with the National Guard.

Capital Campaign59%

FundraisingEvents10%

Other3%

Academic38%

Enrichment/Social Services11%

Managementand General

16%

Fundraising15%

GraduateSupport20%

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FINANCES

20182019OUR GUIDING VALUES

Cash and CashEquivalents

18%

Grants and ContributionsReceivable

4%

Prepaid Expenses.3%

Investments15%

Property andEquipment - net

18%

Capital Campaign44.7%

Statement of Financial Position • June 30, 2019

Faith-Filled Life

Quality Education

Family and Community Spirit

Respect for the Uniqueness of the Individual

Service to Foster Justice, Peace, and Equality

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents $1,173,322Cash and cash equivalents —Capital Campaign $1,290,651

Investments $976,630Grants and contributions receivable - net $248,708Contributions receivableCapital Campaign - net $1,586,577

Prepaid expenses $17,221Property and equipment - net $1,155,821Total assets $6,448,930

Liabilities and Net AssetsLiabilitiesAccounts payable $103,509Accrued liabilities $25,941Long-term debt $257,407Total liabilities $386,857

Net AssetsWithout donor restrictions $2,764,149With donor restrictions $3,297,924Total net assets $6,062,073Total liabilities and net assets $6,448,930

Support and RevenueGrants and contributions Capital Campaign $2,922,987Other $1,306,782

Fundraising events $488,485Tuition $32,437Lunch program $48,412Net investment income $76,642Loss on uncollectible grants and contributions receivable ($85,834)

Other $2,474Total support and revenue $4,792,385

ExpensesProgram servicesAcademic $704,943Social services $210,790

Graduate Support $370,368Total program services $1,286,101

Supporting ServicesManagement and general $285,340Fundraising $266,651

Total supporting services $551,991Total expenses $1,838,092

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS $2,954,293Net assets at beginning of year $3,107,780Net assets at end of year $6,062,073

Statement of Activities • June 30, 2019

Grants and Contributions

28%

TO OUR DONORS!Thank youMarian thanks the following donors for their generous gifts made between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2019. If we have omittedor misspelled your name, please help us correct our records by calling the Development Office at 314.771.7674 ext. 24.

Individual GivingFounder’s Circle $25,000+Fred and Karen BartonJanet FranePeter and Susan FraneDiane and Joseph GareaMary Jo Gorman and Michael BortsCynthia HeathRobert and Roseanne HenkelAntoniette and Craig HuntAnita MackieEdward Monser

Trustee’s Circle $20,000-$24,999Christine and Michael McCoyPam McIntyreMargaret and Meredith Murphy

Visionary’s Circle $15,000-$19,999Carole and Frederic BrownJennifer and James LordJulianne and Richard NiemannJulia and Tom PreisPatrick and Peggy Sly

President’s Circle $10,000-$14,999Mary and Steven FrankLisa and Michael GladsonKimberley JohnsonPatricia McGuire and Robert SciortinoMagdalen and John MulcahyJerome SextonRuth and Francis StrobleAnn Wadlington

Principal’s Circle $5,000-$9,999AnonymousAnne BannisterJohn and Crystal BeuerleinTrish and Larry GeldbachSusan and Steven HassellJohn and Sharon HeadrickAdele HeagneyLinda and Michael HonigfortPatrick and Lauri KosterKatherine and James MartinKirk and Rhonda MillsRonald and Carol SchmidtJohn and Mary Jo ShaughnessyKate and Mark StrobleChristopher Young and Marian Adly

Director’s Circle $2,500-$4,999Susan and Robert AllenAnonymousJacqueline ApplegateMary M. BannisterSara and Joseph BoscoElizabeth CarverDavid and Maureen EbenhohBruce and Shelley EdwardsGregory and Janice GodfreyVictoria Gonzalez and Stephen WelkerCarol and David HamptonKimberley Hankins-Kujawa and Duane Kujawa

Joe and Penny HelmsingCarla JacksonSusan and Stuart KeckRuth KimMary Jo and Mark LaBargeGerald and Debbie LewisBarbara, Thomas and Carol McCaffertyRoderick MikusMichael and Gina MinksDean and Janet MuellerEdward O’ConnorGreg PattersonBernard and Rosalynn PurcellBruce and Jane RobertCarol RogersMary Kay SchumacherJoan ShafferJohn and Carrie ShaughnessyJohn Paul and Judy SlosarKaren SmethersSandra and Robert StearnsJanet VarnerDavid WeissRobert and Cynthia WilhelmKathy Wisniewski

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TO OURThank youLeader’s Circle $1,000-$2,499

Investor’s Circle $500-$999

Elizabeth and Patrick AdamsJoe and Marcia AmbroseMichael ArgirMelanie and Peter AveryCatherine BannisterRobert and Laura BiraHenry and Lisa BlamyMaureen BorkowskiCynthia and Mark BreihanThomas and Agatha BrocklandBarbara BuettnerEd and Joan BurtelowJill ButlerRobin and Scott CaldwellDiane CarcoMeghan ChunJohn ClarkSusan ConradRobert and Mary CoxJames and Kathleen DefrancoFrank DellaquilaBob and Marie DonnellyMegan and Joe DownsLori and Kory DruryJacqueline FairchildDonna Farmer and Robert Gropler

Dolores Feaster

Joanne and Patrick FergusonJulia FraneEllen and John GalanisRobert GaravagliaTimothy GearinElizabeth Ann GoodwinMary Elizabeth GrimesKathleen and Richard GundThomas and Kathleen GunnCallie and Timothy HallsChris HarrelsonDaniel HarrelsonDewitt HarrelsonVirginia Heagney and James Tobin

Mary and Robert HegerHelen HeimannMary HelbigTom and Jennifer HillmanGlenda and James HowardChristine HuberPatricia and Rick JordanAnne and Michael KrazerAlexander KrupskiEleanor T. LavigneSilvia and Laurence MadeoRichard MarkJoan and Don O'Neal

Sheila and Terrence O'TooleDavid and Carol RabeJennifer and Lyle RalstonKathleen RatcliffeWinthrop ReedKathy RehmerJune ReillyKim and Dan RosenthalBetsy and Andy RossJeanne RothermelLeslie and Guy SandersJason and Jen SharpPhil TreacyEdith VarleyMark Viox and Janet KnobbeGlennon and Joan WaeckerleMartinous and Gloria WallsJerome WelschNina and Milton WilkinsMilton P.WilkinsKatherine and William WinfreyRoss and Carrie WoosleyKirk and Lavanna WrobleyJane and Thomas Wulf

DID YOUKNOW?

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Many donors make recurringgifts to Marian through monthlyor quarterly credit or debit cardpayments. Recurring gifts provide a convenient way tospread gifts over a period oftime and have a big impact. If youwould like to set up this specialgift, contact the DevelopmentOffice, or visit our website.

Gifts of stock are also greatways to give. To make a gift ofstock, please transfer securitiesdirectly to Marian’s broker.(Please inform Dianne Decker,Business Manager, if you make agift of stock.)

DetalusMs. Cheryl Anthony314.997.3191DTC #: 0443Account name: Marian Middle SchoolAccount #: AIH001182

Donors also shop on AmazonSmile to ensure a partof their purchase goes back tothe community. Simply selectMarian Middle School as yourcharity partner of choice.

Your contribution, no matterwhat size, provides a quality education for girls who face the obstacles of poverty.

359NEWDONORSTHIS YEAR

Jay AdamsJohn ArnoldMary and Anthony AubuchonAnne and Brian BeardenDonna and Richard BennerRebeccah BennettMatthew BrunsBarbara BryantSandra and Robert CannonDenise Coughlin and Ralph Levy

Mary and William DigmanBarbara and John DoyleMargaret DoyleSharon EndicottRichard and Cindy EtzkornMarie Fennewald, CPPSAaron FerberElizabeth and Mark FogartyMary Carolyn GamacheNancy and Robert GormanCheryl and Daniel HawkinsBrian HegerDiana K. Holway

Michail HuerterLawrence and Christine Johnson

William JollyJane KaiserReiad and Mary KhouriKevin and Tracy KisslingElaine and David LemingElizabeth and Steve LillisJoy McMillen and John WeilandJim and Lori MessinaLauren MingCharlotte and Joe MoroCatherine and Birch MullinsPatrick and Ellen MurphyBob OkerHeather and Stephen OlsonCleta PouppartDan ReynoldsNannette and Mike RichBarbara RichterBarbara Roche, SLAnne RoweCatherine and William Sackett

Elise and Matthew SchallerThomas ShaughnessyKathleen SherbyScott SouthardDorothy StephensSusan VeidtAurelia and Russell WeilPatricia WeisenseeDeborah and Mark WilhelmLori WillibrandKimberly Wood

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DONORS!Ambassador’s Circle $1-$499

52 DONORS HAVE MADE GIFTS FOR THE LAST 10 YEARS

Mohammed AbdulwahhabFran AdamsTed and Donna AgnielMartha AldersonAlyssa AllariaMaryAnn and Walter AllesMarci AlthoffPeter and Ann AmbroseKarim AmosAnonymousMartha ArjonaJudith and Michael ArriElizabeth and Tony ArroPatricia AubuchonBonnie AydenThomas AzarSheri and Brent BabbRobert BachmannEmily BaileyKathleen BannisterKelly BannisterBrittany BarklageKay BarnesAnn and Edward BarnidgeMary BatchelorBecky BeckLaura BeckeringAnne Marie BeckerleDonald and Sherry BeckerleMaybelle BennettMary BequetteSteven and Cindy BerryAmy Bertelson

Susan and David BirdAmy BlaisdellMarian BleekeWilliam BollwerkMeghan BottomleyKathleen BoudreauBarbara BowyerLouann and Craig BoydBryan BoyerShirley and Harry BradyAmy and Jeff BrandCaitlin BrauerJosh BrenkerCindy BrethAudrey and Pat BrittHelana BrochadoCarol BrownsonStephanie and Timothy BruntNina and Wallace BryansWilliam and Zoe BuckleyJudith and John BuerkChristian BugyisLouise BullockKevin BurchChristine BurghoffEmily BusseNina CaldwellEmily CallahanCourtney CannonJanelle CaponiDonna CarrKristen CarrollJessica Cervenka

Sarah Jean CharniakKelsey ChausseChris CheakDavid ChiMary ColemannNancee and Ronald ComptonKenneth and Kathleen CookPatricia and Ian CooperRaymond CooperRaymond and Marilyn CordesBarbara and Stephen CornJoyce CornwellDennis and Jean CraftKathianne and David CraneMary Jo CrosbyMary Cullen and Daniel Goldberg

Julie Cutter, DCJeanenne DallasKaci DannattStephen DaunoyThomas DavidsonRichard and Nancy DavidsonBrian and Jennifer DaviesKaitlin DavisAnn DeBergeDianne and Cleman DeckerLinda and Ralph DeckerLinda DelaneyHolly DemerathTeresa DeshieldsJudy and Lawrence DeutschLorri DewittTed DickinsonJulie and Jon DirnbeckDennis DonnellySusan and David DoyleAnn DugganRobert and Johanna DunnDotti and Michael DurbinJared DurerMatt Duvall and Colleen Ambrose

Jeannine and Joseph DwyerKristin DyePaul and Emily EberleLisa Edelen-Barnes and Michael Barnes

Rick and Diane EfferBarbara and Christopher Eichner

Marci EisenTammy ElbeJames EpsteinArline Epstein

Benjamin ErschenAnna EschbacherMaureen EschbacherKelsey EvansSuellyn FaheyFran and Paul FeaganGregory Ferguson and Jessica Scales

Sara FergusonJoAnn Filla-TaylorCarol FlanneryKatie FlascharRosie FlemingJeanne and Mike FloodGeorge and Helen FlorosNadine Flott, CPPSMichelle and Michael FlynnTeresa FlynnKathryn FogartyJoseph ForandMary Diane FordJohn FournieRebecca FowlerMolly FraneThomas and Ann FrawleyKathy FreelyLouise and John GabrielHelen GagenPamela GambaroKathy GardnerDenise GardnerElizabeth GarnerRobert GatterPamela GempelDeborah and George GenungJane GliebeLaurna Godwin-HutchinsonAnne GoecknerKatherine and Robert Goedeker

Ann GoldAmanda GoldsmithLaurie GoodfelowThomas and Jean GosebrinkDeborah and Phillip GouldAmanda GrzesiowskiChris and Emily G'SellShakia GulletteConstance GullyKristin GumperClaire GunnEllen and Joe GunnMary and John GuntherMary Louise GuntherJane Hackett

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Emily HaislarRenee and James HallTheresa HamiltonAnn HammerMildred Kay HapkeMaureen HardinJohn and Kathleen HarlanAnnie and Michael HarmanTamara HarrisThelma HartnettKathryn and William HartrichWilliam HaskenhoffChristian HaskenhoffLoretta HasslerAnne HaudrichJames HawkinsElizabeth HazzardMary HeadenMichelle HeavensPeggy HeckMark HeffernanCindy HeffernanJim HeinzerKatie HemenwayLibbe Henke LambWendy and Louis HermannCaroline and Dale HermelingDenise and Randall HerringtonLesley HerwigKara HerwigPaul and Veronica HicksDiane HildebrandLaurie HilerKelsey HindsJustin Hitschler

Jane HoekelmanTerry HoffmannShelley Hogan, SSNDPaul HolwayJane and Robert HorasJake HowardRosemary Hufker, SSNDRobert HughesPeter HummelLaura HurlbutPhillip HusseyClara JacksonCharles JamesRichard JohannesmannBarry and Judy JohnsonMark and Eva JohnsonTracie and Eric JonesNancy KarandzieffMary KarrMadeline KayserKatherine and David KellerDon and Susan KellyJennifer and Brian KempfGeorge and Karen KerseyMaria and Andrew KimPamela KingMichael KirnerJoe and Dorothy KittnerMark and Jane KlamerJordan KlinckhardtMaggie KlonskyThomas and Patrice KorteJane and John KosashAmanda KracenMary Lou KramerJeanne and Henry KreyAshley KruegerMary Beth KrullJanet Kuciejczyk, CSJSeema Kumar and Krishnamoorthy Thamburaj

Lynn and Joseph KussVincella Lake, SSNDCynthia LammertMary W. LamySean LandgrafAllison LanzerotteMichael LaposhaPreston LappeMeghan and Andrew LayKathy LeonardBrian LeonardJoAnne LevyRobert and Stephanie Locke

Constance LohrAudrey LohseMary LongeneckerMichael LoweMark and Marybeth LumettaErin LynchPatrick and Jayne LynchLois MahsmanJill MalenJoLee and Tom MalkowiczKyle MalleDebbie MarchantAnn and Craig MarrSandra and Steve MarshCatherine MarshallChristy MarshallThomas and Lois MartinVeola P. MartinTaylor MasonAnne Caitlin MayCarl MayPaula McAndrewJessica and Corey McCarthyMary K. McClellanPatrick and Jennifer McDanielAllison McDonaldMaureen McGauleyLinda A. MetzlerMarguerite MilfordElizabeth MillerLaJuan MillerGeorge and Mary MillsJessica MincherSarah MinningBrittany MitanHeather and Darren MitchellJeff and Carol MitchellKathryn ModeerMaddy MoellerMegan MonahanMary Ann MooreSharon MoranShannon MorseByron Moser and Janet EtoMaureen and Thomas MuellerLindsay and Keith MullengerTheresa MulliganAnthony MunozAmber MurphyTom MurphyDavid NaillingSarah NajjarDon and Amy Nealy

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Thank you

Where will your Marianeducation take you?I’m going to a prestigious college,then around the world. I’m going to live my life to my full expectations. I’m going to be me.I’m going to make a difference and

make people happy. Then, I’m going to a place where I can build a house out of

waffles — as a chef!

— Morgan

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TO OUR DONORS

Cynthia Newsome and John Essner

Margaret Ann and Louis Niederberger

Marcia NiedringhausKatie NorrisKaren NovakChonda NwamuMark and Beth O’ConnorAmy Oglander-Wartman and Kenneth Wartman

Andrew OgleDorrit O’HalloranMadonna O’Hara, OSUBarbara O'LearyJeffrey OrfJill and Terry OrrAna and Nicholas PantaziDeborah PattersonSarah Paulsen-FullerElizabeth Pecha-PoelkerMary PendergastPatricia and Stephen PetersonCharlotte PettyMary and Gerald PhelanTodd PingletonHeather PiskorowskiErin and William PisoniJillian PlesciaDonna and Gerald PoelingRonna PohlmanMichael Pontello and Kathleen McDarby

Anna PoppellMargaret PorterPatricia PotterMary PownallSasha and Mary Lai PreussJohn QuigleyDewayne RaderDerek RalloFrances and Dan RaniereMike RapiniCathy Rauch

Stephanie Re and Con FraneyLinda and Kenneth RechtienElizabeth and Gordon ReelMelissa ReelJenny and Kevin ReidShannon RempeEdward and Sigrid RennerAly RicciKyle RichterCatherine RiedeselMatthew RobertsCardelia RobinsonMartha RoedderMatthew RoggeMargaret RomanoJeffrey and Idania RombachBeverly RombachSharon RosenbergLisa and Charles RossWilliam and Margaret RoweDoug and Debbie RushingJenna and Jeremiah SandersDiane SandzaTheresa Sarich, OSUCassie SaundersKeith and Laura SaylorStephen SchallerMary and Philip SchenkenbergKatie SchevePearl ScheveKara SchmiemeierCarmen Schnyder, CPPSRob SchraderDouglass SchwaabLaura and David ScobeeKatrina ScottMary SeematterEmily SheeheyAeron SheeleyCarol ShepardJulie and Stephen SheridanKatherine and Vihar ShethJuli ShieldsEric Sielfleisch

Kathleen SimarSharon SpellmanKaren SnyderHazel and Richard SohnRobert StaedPhillip and Candace StallonePaul and Jeanette SteinerKaren SternMary StewartDenise StoenVicky and Thomas StringerErich and Barb StrohMary Ann StrubertAbby StutsmanPatricia SuelmannCarrie and Patrick SullivanDrew and Lauren SullivanKaren SundtKevin SweeneyDeborah and Steven TharpeJudith ThomanEmily ThompsonElizabeth and Wade ThorstadKate TichelkampMargaret TimmonsChristy and Kevin TobenEmily TollyElizabeth ToolanMatthew TornettoElizabeth TrasterKatherine and Robert TychsenKelli UnlandJennifer VachaKathleen and Richard ValentaA.H. Van GordenAnn and Brent VanConiaBarbara and William Van LuvenMarcie J. VantineOscar VasquezMiguel VentaSteven and Doris VoelkerCheryl and Ken VohlkenAnne and James Von Der Heydt

Ashley and Cory VoshollerCaren VredenburghBeverly and John WagnerSarah WalkerConnie and Brian WalshMary Ann and John WalshPauline WalshMark WanhainenEdward and Marcie WannerMelissa WarnerGregory Watson and Rhonda Mannion

Kevin and Linda WeberLarry and Debra WeissMary Jo WelchAnna WelkeCarol WellsCarol and David WhelanJulie WhiteheadMelinda and Keith WhittleJoan and Steven WidemanLou Ann and Thomas WilcoxDenise WilliamsGeorge WilsonPeter WimmerPatricia WinchellKathleen and John WinklerJennifer WischnowskyMichelle WitteBarbara WittePatricia WommackKara WurtzJeanne and Ronald YeggeJane and George YorkNicole YoungeKrissi ZappiaPamela ZellThomas Zimmerman

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20182019

4 Hands Brewing CompanyAlpha Brewing CompanyJoe and Marcia AmbroseLisa BauerAnheuser-BuschAnonymousArch ApparelBeautiful NailsBiobalance SkinBlush BoutiqueCaleresCha BoutiqueCollections by JoyaEMPOWER of Maryville UniversityPeter and Susan FraneDiane and Joseph GareaGeorge DermatologyLisa and Michael GladsonGOLFTEC ClaytonBarb HaberbergerSandy HopkinsHummingbird WineriesAntoniette and Craig HuntiHeartMediaDonna JahnkeKangrga DesignKEE West FarmMichele KennerLocal HarvestLohr DistributingLola & Penelope’s Pet BoutiqueMajor Brands

Melvin Brewing CompanyMitchell James SalonMoonrise HotelNachomama’s Tex-MexNarwhal’s Crafted Urban IceNestling Nora’s Newest AngelsNew Era Productions Dance AcademyThe Normal Brand Nouveau MedspaO’Fallon BreweryPaperdolls BoutiquePickleman’s Gourmet CafePretzel Boy’sPro Am GolfRally House Des PeresRBO PrintLogistixREPCO SolutionsRiverside Golf ClubRusso's Catering CompanyRuth KimSaks Fifth AvenueSchlafly BeerKendra ScottSeries Six CompanyThe Spotted PigPhil TreacyTreats UnleashedUrban Chestnut Brewing CompanyUrban Improvement CompanyGlennon and Joan WaeckerleKaren WinklerWorld Wide Technology Inc.

In-kind gifts are essential to our fundraising program. We appreciate your support!

In-Kind Donations

Thank you!

Marian Middle Schoolwould like to thankLaura Kangrga ofKangrga Design forvolunteering hertime and talents tocreate this annual report and severalother marketing materials during the 2018–2019 school year.

Invest in Her FutureMarian Middle School families commit to supporting studentsbased on their financial capacity. The typical family pays $400 annually. However, the actual cost of educating one Marian student ismore than $12,000 annually. It isthrough the generosity of ourdonors that we are able to succeedin our mission to break the cycle ofpoverty by Educating Girls for Life.

I come from a place of violence, guns, knives, and bullets.

I come from giving food to the poor.

I come from a loving and courageous Mom.

I’m going to a place of enthusiasm, creativity and knowledge.

A place of dreams and a place where my goals can be met.

I’m going to a place where my future can be successful and secure. To a place of chance.

Where I’m From, and Where I’m Going

— Arianna

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Foundation, Corporate, and Organizational Giving

Investor’s Circle $500-$999Acropolis Investment ManagementBeck/Allen CabinetryBKD FoundationCushman & WakefieldFischer-Bauer-Knirps FoundationGene and Joan Slay Charitable FoundationGroundwork MortgageLeo Brown Jesuit CommunityMary, Mother of the ChurchMissouri State Council Knights of Columbus

MonetaNational Park TrustSt. Elizabeth Mother of John the BaptistThrive St. LouisUBS Financial Services Inc.

Ambassador’s Circle $1-$499AmazonSmile FoundationBishop DuBourg High SchoolBox Tops for EducationCommerce BankDaughters of Charity-Parkwood ResidenceeScripJack & Jill Associates, St. Louis ChapterLadue NewsMerchandise Pickup Service Inc.Nerinx Hall High SchoolNix & AssociatesOppenheimer & Co. Inc.Pampered ChefRBO PrintLogistixRecovery House of Saint LouisThe Hedgehog Group LLCTisBest PhilanthropyUrsuline Nuns of the Parish of New Orleans

Walter Knoll Florist

Founder’s Circle $25,000+Ameren Corporation Charitable TrustAscension HealthBayer FundBellwether Foundation Inc.Berges Family FoundationBoniface FoundationDaughters of Charity, Province of St. Louise

EmersonEmerson Charitable TrustHauck Charitable FoundationLoretto Literary & Benevolent InstitutionMission and Ministry ImpactOrthwein FoundationSchool Sisters of Notre Dame, Central Pacific Province

Sisters of the Most Precious BloodToday and Tomorrow Educational Foundation

Trustee’s Circle $20,000-$24,999Express Scripts FoundationSt. Louis Community Credit UnionThe Hawkins Foundation

Visionary’s Circle $15,000-$19,999Ameren MissouriHands That ServeInternational Charitable FoundationPershing Charitable TrustThe Pott Foundation

President’s Circle $10,000-$14,999Ameren IllinoisDrury Development CorporationFirst BankFranciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale P.C.Guth FoundationMaritz Inc.McCarthey Dressman Educational Foundation

MercyNorman J. Stupp FoundationOlympic Marine CompanyPettus FoundationThe Saigh FoundationUrsuline Sisters of the Central ProvinceVassia Family Charitable Foundation

Principal’s Circle $5,000-$9,999Armstrong TeasdaleEdward JonesEmployees of the Resource GroupESCO Technologies FoundationGreat Southern BankHughes Leahy Karlovic (HLK)Incarnate Word FoundationLewis Rice LLCPoettker ConstructionSisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Louis Province

Society of the Sacred HeartTrio Foundation of St. LouisWells Fargo FoundationWessel Foundation

Director’s Circle $2,500-$4,999Brinkmann ConstructorsCardinals CareClifford L. Knight FoundationDetalusExpress ScriptsINTRENJ.F. ElectricJack and Jill of America Inc.Kerber, Eck & Braeckel LLPKS Energy Services LLCMaryville UniversityPMI Energy Solutions LLCPolyurethane Foam AssociationRavarino Family FoundationShaughnessy Family FoundationSociety for Information ManagementSt. Joseph's AcademyThompson Coburn LLP

Leader’s Circle $1,000-$2,499Anders CPAs + AdvisorsApostles of the Sacred Heart of JesusAssisted Recovery Centers of AmericaBJC HealthCareBroadridge Securities Processing Solutions LLCBrown Smith Wallace LLPConcord Village Lions Community Services Foundation Inc.

Cor Jesu AcademyFishco GroupHandi-craft CompanyKinder Morgan FoundationMarco TechnologiesMaxine K. Clark and Robert N. Fox Charitable Foundation

Parkside Financial Bank & TrustPi Beta Phi/Sign of the ArrowRanken Technical CollegeSt. Louis Philanthropic Organization Inc.Suburban Journals Old Newsboys Day FundWells Fargo AdvisorsWilliams Childrens Foundation Inc.

Marian Middle School thanks the following donors for their generous gifts made between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2019.

To find out how you can impact the mission of Marian Middle School through a financial donation, please contact: Kristin Gumper Development and Communications Director 4130 Wyoming Street St. Louis, MO, 63116 Phone: 314-771-7674 ext. 24 Email: [email protected]

www.marianmiddleschool.org

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TRIBUTES

Lana and James Argir Given by: Michael Argir Joan Burtelow Given by: Mary Jo Crosby Kathianne Crane

Maxine Clark Given by: Mary Jo Gorman, M.D.

Kathianne Crane Given by: Joan Burtelow

Mary Jo Crosby Given by: Joan Burtelow

Grace Fisher Given by: Gene and Joan Slay Charitable Foundation

Peter and Susan Frane Given by: Callie Halls

Trish Geldbach Given by: JoAnne Levy

Joe and Diane Garea Given by: John Arnold

Libby Garner Given by: Gene and Joan Slay Charitable Foundation

Victoria Gonzalez Given by: Doug Rushing

Given by: Mary Jo Gorman, M.D., and Michael Borts, M.D.

Kristin Gumper Given by: Elizabeth Hazzard Bob Oker Melissa Warner

In Memory Of Sr. Maureen Bannister, DC Given by: Anne E. Bannister Catherine Bannister

Dr. Stephen J. Barenhamp, M.D. Given by: Raymond J. Cordes

Sr. Joann Bauer, SSND Given by: Jane F. York

Barb Dau Given by: Dewitt Harrelson Daniel and Chris Harrelson

David Heath Given by: Cynthia Heath

Mary Heger Given by: Thomas Martin

Warren and Marianne Knaup Given by: Kathianne Crane

Neal P. Murphy Given by: Margaret and Neal Murphy Charitable Remainder Trust

Valle Peistrup Given by: Jeannine Dwyer Caroline Hermeling Catherine Marshall

Rose Purcell Given by: Gerald Poeling

Susan Rothweil Given by: Jane Hackett Pearl Scheve

Dorothy Rull Given by: Richard Davidson Thomas Davidson Ann DeBerge

Phillip Andrew Stallone Given by: Phillip Stallone

Where will your Marian education take you? I’m going somewhere in which I can express my creativity — where being different is normal!

I’m going to be a leader and a good role model to someone!

— Zionna 22

Carol Hampton Given by: Deborah Gould

Gina Heagney Given by: Adele Heagney

Robert Henkel Given by: Edward Wanner

Ed and Sharon HingleGiven by: Patricia Suelmann

Donna Jahnke Given by: Jill Butler

Claire Kloster Given by: Sarah Jean Charniak

Joe Lee Given by: Mary Lamy

Sr. Barbara Roche, SL Given by: Eleanor Lavigne George Floros

Mary Kay Schumacher Given by: Mary Headen

Kate and Mark StrobleGiven by: Joanne Ferguson Mary Digman Kathy Rehmer

Kevin Sweeney Given by: David Nailling

Kaitlyn Venta Given by: Guy Sanders

Kathy Wisniewski Given by: Sharon Rosenberg Thomas Azar

In Honor Of

Nancy and Robert Gorman Carole and Harold Borts

18THANNUAL

Marian Magic

5THANNUAL YOUNG FRIENDS BEER TASTING

BrewfestSaturday, October 19, 2019Hosted at

“Brewfest is one of my favorite events of the Fall. It’s great to haveso many people passionate about Marian in one place raising moneyfor Marian Girls because they are learning the skills they need tosucceed in high school, college, and beyond. My favorite part ofBrewfest was when one Marian Girl, Nariah, showcased her talentsby serenading the crowd with a Beyonce song. It’s awesome to seethe confidence and passion that is instilled in the girls through aMarian education. I’m a believer of the Marian mission — breakingthe cycle of poverty through education.”

— Elizabeth C. LillisAssociate Attorney, Growe Eisen Karlen Eilerts

12THANNUAL WOMEN’S EVENTGirls Night OutThursday, September 26, 2019Charles F. Knight Center at Washington University

Presented by Speaker: Jackie Joyner-Kersee

“Girls Night Out is a special eventthat brings accomplished women who

lead business, civic, and charitable organizations inour community together for a night of networkingand interaction with the bright, impassioned girlsof Marian, who inspire us all to give back anddream big. Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Marian 2011

Alumna Kristi Navalta shared all is possible andachievable by hard work, dedication, perseverance, and

belief in oneself and something greater than ourselves, andchallenged us all to pursue our goals and dreams despite thechallenges and adversity life inevitably brings to us all. I was humbledand honored to lead this auspicious event, which garnered a record-setting crowd in support of Marian Girls! We look forward tohaving an even more successful 2020 and hope to see you all there!”

— Joy McMillenMember, Lewis Rice

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Saturday, April 27, 2019 • Four Seasons Hotel

Founder’s Circle Sponsors:

“For nearly 15 years, Ascension has supported Marian because ofour shared commitment to faith and social justice and the positiveimpact that Marian’s innovative educational model has had on more

than 265 Marian Girls and their families. AlthoughMarian Girls have limited means, we know theyhave immense potential, and we depend ontheir leadership in our workplaces and ourshared communities. It was an honor toserve as Chair of Marian Magic because itilluminates the success of Marian students.It also gives others the opportunity to

support a brighter future for Marian Girls ingenerations to come.”

— Christine McCoyExecutive Vice President and General Counsel, Ascension

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A Community of Support at RECENT EVENTS

SAVE THE DATE!April 25, 2020!

SAVE THE DATE!September 17, 2020!

2NDANNUAL

Young Friends Trivia NightSaturday, April 13, 2019 • Marian Middle School

“In 2019, we implemented a fun holiday theme for trivia night, andit turned out great! Several tables got really into their themes —including costumes. Trivia is a great event for friends and family togather in Marian’s gym and have some fun. I really believe in thework that Marian is doing to provide a quality education for youngwomen.”

— Anna Eschbacher Senior Accountant, Handi-Craft Co.SAVE THE DATE!

March 14, 2020!

Save the date!Marian Magic

SATURDAYAPRIL 25, 2020

Transforming LivesA Campaign for Marian Middle School

Building for Our Future

While we have made a dramatic impact on Marian Girls with limited resources and facilities, our capital campaign is the next step in realizing transformational change. Our two-pronged campaignfunds Capital Improvements and the increasing needof our Graduate Support Program.

To learn more, contact the Development Office at 314.771.7674, ext. 24.

Thank you to our donors who have already joined the campaign!

“What impact

do you want

to make on

the world?

How can

we support

your dream?”

Transforming Lives

A Campaign for Marian Middle SchoolBuilding for Our Future

OUR EDUCATION MODELn Our Academic Program enhances student learning

by challenging students to think beyond the boundaries of traditional academia and develop critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, and life skills in preparation for high-performing high schools.

n Our Enrichment Program offers students additional opportunities for learning, empowerment, character growth,and leadership development.

n Our Graduate Support Program assists alumnae in findingsuccess during their high school and college years by providingacademic, social, financial, and career readiness support and byconnecting students to internship and job opportunities.

For more information or to arrange a tour, contact us!

314.771.7674www.marianmiddleschool.org