2010-2011 BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1215 Rice Lake Rd. Duluth, MN 55811 (218) 727–7266

James C. Jarocki ’76, President Melinda Machones, Vice President Elizabeth Stauber-Johnson Ph. D. ’68, Secretary Jim Spreitzer ’73, Treasurer

marshallschool.org Deb Amberg Michelle Buria ’89, Alumni Council Chair Todd Campbell ’79 Kim Chart ’69 Kristina Fryberger D’Allaird ’86 Tadd M. Johnson ’75 Beth Kelly Gale Kerns Brian Murphy ’76 Kathryn Nelson Barbara R. Sheedy Fred L. Shusterich Charles Skinner Philip W. Sneve Barb Welinski, MPO Chair Brent Wouters

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Letter From Head of School PG. 3

Financials PG. 5

Donor Lists PG. 10

Impact Stories PG. 16

Many Ways to Give

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As you can see from the financials presented in these pages, Marshall is in fine fiscal health. We strive to offer a top-notch program within the economic realities present in our smaller market in northern Minnesota. We remain frugal in our efforts to keep the school tuition well below those charged at similar independent schools in the Twin Cities. At the same time, we allocate a healthy portion of our budget to financial aid, recognizing that a Marshall education should not be limited to only those who can afford to pay full tuition. We believe our community is stronger with a healthy mix of socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic diversity. As is the case in other independent schools, tuition at Marshall provides only a portion of the costs to operate the school. Much of the innovation in the Marshall program is made possible through additional contributions of trustees, faculty and staff, parents, alumni, and long-time friends of the school. This giving provides the extra programming that so many of our students will remember as the defining moments of their school experiences. You will also find the most recent Marshall Strategic Plan placed into the pages of this Annual Report. This plan was approved by our Board of Trustees in May 2011 and provides a vision for the next three years at Marshall School. There are bold initiatives present in this plan, and achieving these goals will require much hard work.

Dear Friends of Marshall School, We are delighted to share with you our 2010-2011 Annual Report. We had much to celebrate last year. Many of our initiatives and programs would not be possible without the dedication and support of so many in our community.

We believe our students are worth it. Furthermore, we believe that the Northland deserves strong educational options for our children, and that includes an innovative and thriving independent school. A heartfelt thanks to everybody who contributed to make 2010-2011 such a wonderful year. We are grateful for your support. Sincerely,

Michael Ehrhardt, Ed.D Head of School

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Financials 2%

Includes Annual Fund, Auction, Grants, Endowment Transfer and Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation

Other Income includes Athletics, Auxiliary Services, Rental and Misc. (Cafeteria is at net)

10%

8%

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57% 10%

Revenue

80%

14%

Revenue Source to Cost per Student

Expenses

80%

19%

Cash Reserves

Plant & Maintenance

Support from Other Sources

Other Income

Programs & General Operations

Tuition and Fees

Philanthropy

Financial Aid

Tuition and Fees

Faculty & Staff Compensation

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We gratefully recognize the generosity of the individuals and organizations who have given to Marshall School. At the core of our ability to provide a sound, strong, and rigorous academic and co-curricular programs are you, the individuals and organizations who give your time, treasure, and wisdom. Thank you for making a difference.

Thank You

for

Giving.

The following list of donors includes those individuals and organizations who made a gift to Marshall School from July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2011. Publishing an annual list of donors is a challenging task with the potential for both human and computer error. Marshall School makes every effort to list donors accurately. Should an error occur on your listing, please accept our deepest apologies. Please contact Trisha Skajewski, Director of Annual Giving, at (218) 727-7266 x112 or email [email protected].

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Individual Donor List Mr. Richard Adams Ms. Valerie Adams Mr. George and Mrs. Roseann Agriesti Ms. Tina Alcala Mr. Nicholas B. Alworth ’79 Mr. Alan and Mrs. Gina Amatuzio Mr. Richard and Mrs. Liz Amatuzio Mr. Gregg and Mrs. Hiroe Anderson Mr. Jon and Mrs. Ann Anderson Mr. Michael ’78 and Mrs. Lauri Annoni Mr. Ken and Mrs. Kimberly Aparicio Dr. Robert and Mrs. Pamela Ardis Mrs. R. G. Arimond Mr. John and Mrs. Kathleen ’67 Arola Mr. Robert Aronsohn ’79 Ms. Alexandra E. Austin ’05 Mr. Jonathan T. Austin ’98 Mr. Michael and Mrs. Cheri Auvinen Mr. Robert ’55 and Mrs. Denise Balgaard Ms. Julie Ball Mr. James ’65 and Mrs. Susan Banks Mr. Jonathan Bothun and Ms. Katie Barker Mrs. Carol Barnstorf ’55 Mr. Gregg Batinich and Ms. Cheryl Goldberg Mr. B.T. and Mrs. Mary ’72 Batsch Mr. Thomas Beaupre ’56 Mr. Frank Befera ’84 Mr. Mark and Mrs. Linda Behning Mr. Paul Belsito and Ms. Stacy Radosevich Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Kathleen ’58 Beres Mr. Troy and Mrs. Susan Berg Dr. Gregory and Mrs. Judy Bernhardt Mr. Charlie and Mrs. DeBora Bernick Mr. Larry and Mrs. Wanda Birnbaum Dr. Timothy Blackburn ’66 and Dr. Jessica Richard ’92 Mr. Michael and Mrs. Ann ’96 Blunt

Mr. Mike and Mrs. Deborah Bolen ’72 Mr. John ’65 and Mrs. Stacia Bonifaci Mr. John ’63 and Mrs. Lynn Boreen Drs. Norman and Kaydell Boucher Mr. Philip ’48 and Mrs. Renata Bradley Mr. Brian and Mrs. Susan Brashaw Mr. Jason ’87 and Mrs. Diane Brickley Mr. John ’76 Brickley, Jr. and Mrs. Nancy ’78 Brickley Mr. Frank and Mrs. Virginia ’46 Brophy Mrs. Patricia Broyles ’56 Dr. Frank* and Mrs. Laura Budd Mr. John and Mrs. Alice Buria Mr. David Lambert and Ms. Michelle Buria ’89 Dr. Tim and Mrs. Valerie Burke Mr. Keane ’74 and Mrs. Jane Busche Dr. Michael ’71 and Mrs. Denise Bussa Mr. Christopher and Mrs. Martha Byrnes Mr. Harry ’55 and Mrs. Connie Cadotte Mr. Edward Caldwell ’53 Mr. Lee and Mrs. Margaret ’52 Campbell The Honorable Robert Campbell Mr. Todd Campbell ’79 and Ms. Sue Wegener Mr. Larry Carl, Jr. and Mrs. Nancy Carl Mr. Brian and Mrs. Danelle ’95 Carlson Mr. Daniel and Mrs. AnnMarie Carlson Mr. Keith ’82 and Mrs. Kelly Carlson Mr. William and Mrs. Sara Carlson Dr. David and Dr. Wendy Carter Mr. Richard and Mrs. Brenda Caya Dr. Kim ’69 Chart, D.D.S. and Mrs. Dede Chart Mr. Timothy ’74 and Mrs. Karen Cheslak Mr. William ’73 Cheslak, Jr. and Mrs. Mona Cheslak Mr. Cord ’94 and Mrs. Dusti ’94 Christensen Mr. James Christensen Mr. Jim and Mrs. Cathy Christopherson Major Aloysius ’39 and Mrs. Gisell Cismowski Ms. Anne Cizadlo ’91 Mr. Todd and Mrs. Misty Clark Mr. Juan and Mrs. Karina Colareta Mr. Jed and Mrs. Kathleen ’55 Coller Ms. Marianne A. Connelly ’73 Mr. Mark and Mrs. Judith Connolly Mr. James Conroy ’52 Mr. Rob and Mrs. Anne Cotter Dr. Jim Coughlan Mr. Frank ’44 and Mrs. Marie Couture

Mr. Joseph Cox and Mrs. Jo Thornley-Cox Ms. Hilary E. Crook ’98 Rev. James Crossman ’39 Mr. John ’82 and Mrs. Stephanie Cummings Mr. Justin and Mrs. Rachel Cummins Mrs. Linda J. Curtis ’72 Mr. Patrick and Mrs. Susan ’83 Cutshall Mr. Tadeusz and Mrs. Danuta Czernia Mr. Daniel and Mrs. Kristina ’86 Fryberger D’Allaird Mr. Paul Dallavia ’93 Dr. Brian and Mrs. Susie Hill Mr. Jon ’85 and Mrs. Cat Dauplaise Ms. Marlene David Mr. Charles and Mrs. Nancy ’50 Davidson Mr. Steven Davis and Dr. Terese Tomanek Mrs. Nicole Davis Mr. Scott and Mrs. Erika ’89 Day Ms. Gina DeConcini ’86 and Mr. Thomas Zessman Dr. Christopher and Mrs. Carmel DeMaioribus Ms. Yvonne DeMuyt Mr. Brian DeRoche ’85 Mr. Claude DeSanto ’50 Mrs. Joan V. DeVault ’66 Mr. Jesse and Mrs. Renee DeWitte Mr. Thomas and Dr. Nancy Diener Mr. Dennis ’64 and Mrs. Suzanne Dock Mr. Gerald ’76 and Mrs. Nancy ’76 Dodd Mr. Theodore Doe ’67 Mr. Bob and Mrs. Mary Dow Mr. Andrew and Mrs. Sara ’98 Drenner Mr. Jacob and Mrs. Kathy Dryke Mr. Tod ’92 and Mrs. Erin ’94 Dungan Prof. Douglas Dunham and Ms. Helena Jackson Ms. Bonnie L. Dunphy ’73 Ms. Lauren Durant Mr. Joe and Mrs. Susan Dusek Mr. Paul ’70 and Mrs. Diane Ebert Dr. Mark and Mrs. Mary Eckman Dr. Michael Ehrhardt and Ms. Krista Giddings Mrs. Jaqueline Elliott ’54 Mr. Elmer Engman and Ms. Carol Saranpaa Mr. Joseph A. Erickson ’75 Dr. Steven Erlemeier Mr. Richard and Mrs. Mary Lou Erola * Deceased in 2010-2011

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Dr. Marty and Mrs. Ericka Espe Mr. Mike ’86 and Mrs. Linda Farrell Mr. James and Mrs. Therese ’86 Faulconbridge Mr. Todd and Mrs. Lisa Fedora Mrs. Jeanette Feldhousen ’81 Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Mickey Ferguson Mr. Tom and Mrs. Dorothy Ferguson Mr. J.D. Feriancek and Ms. Bridget Brine Mr. Jerome and Mrs. Rosemary* Feriancek Mr. John ’52 and Mrs. Beverly Feuling Mr. Michael ’59 and Mrs. Karen Fish Mr. Philip ’51 and Mrs. Theresa Fisher Mr. Brendan ’82 and Mrs. Carrie Flaherty Mr. Patrick and Mrs. Dina Flaherty Mr. Dillon ’74 Flaherty, Jr. and Mrs. Rojean Flaherty Mr. Richard ’49 and Mrs. Carolyn Flynn Drs. Dean and Tammy Fox Dr. Peter and Mrs. Pam Franklin Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Joan Freed Mr. Jeffrey and Mrs. Susan Frey Mr. Richard and Mrs. Ann Fryberger Mr. Robert Fryberger, Jr. and Mrs. Angelica Fryberger Mr. Robert ’49 and Mrs. Carole ’52 Galarneau Dr. William and Mrs. Linda Gall

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Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Mary Gallegos Mr. Harry ’88 and Mrs. Wanda Gehring Mr. Paul and Mrs. Amy Geissler Ms. Lynn Gevik Mrs. Jessica Gilbert Redman Dr. Wilson and Mrs. Joji Ginete Mr. Daniel and Mrs. Janice Glisczinski Mr. Matthew and Mrs. Heather ’89 Godin Drs. Peter ’76 and Anne Goldschmidt Mr. Paul ’72 and Mrs. Mary Gollinger Mr. Stanislaus and Dr. Susan Goltz Mr. Jeffrey and Mrs. Kim Gondek Dr. Larry Goodwin Mr. David and Mrs. Kelly Grannis Mr. James and Mrs. Christabel Grant Ms. Sarah Green ’86 Ms. Kari Greenan Mr. Jim and Mrs. Linda Gross Mr. Robert and Mrs. Ann Grover Mr. Charlie and Mrs. Mary ’56 Grubb Dr. Martin and Mrs. Melanie Grune Mr. Christopher Gunthert-Hinz and Ms. Amy Gunthert-Hinz ’95 Mr. John and Mrs. Annie Hagen Mr. Richard and Mrs. Mary ’61 Hall Dr. Patrick and Mrs. Becky Hall Mr. Dennis and Mrs. Denise Hamsher Mr. Robert Wilke and Ms. Kathleen Hannan Dr. Steve and Mrs. Mary Hansen Mr. David and Mrs. Carmen Hartley Ms. Aliina C. Hawk Mr. Haz and Mrs. Nedra Hazareesingh Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Joan Hedin Mr. Scott and Mrs. Cindy Hedlund Ms. Stephanie J. Hemphill Ms. Kathy Hermes Sr. Mary R. Higgins, OSB ’48 Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Ann Hodge Dr. Joel and Mrs. Shannon Hoffman Mr. Brian ’84 and Mrs. Wendy Homstad Mr. David ’72 and Mrs. Denise Homstad Dr. Roderick and Mrs. Kathleen Hood Mr. William ’71 and Mrs. Debra Hoyt Mr. Brian and Mrs. Jen Hren Mr. Timothy Hunt and Ms. Bari ’89 Fladmark-Hunt Mr. Dan and Dr. Heidi ’99 Hurley

Mr. Bob and Mrs. Cheryl Husby Dr. Michael Huska, Sr. and Mrs. Lori Huska Mr. John Hustead ’86 Mr. Patrick Hyland ’86 Mr. Kerry and Mrs. Karen Isensee Mr. Carl P. Jannett ’71 Mr. James Jarocki ’76 and Ms. Kristin Blakeslee Mr. Michael ’64 Jaros, Jr. and Mrs. Annette Jaros Mr. Charles ’61 and Mrs. Patricia Jessico Mr. Ronald ’62 and Mrs. Susan Jessico Dr. Alan and Mrs. Dorothy Johns Mr. Paul Johnson and Dr. Laura Hedlund Mr. Armand and Mrs. Dawn Johnson Mr. David and Mrs. Liz Benson - Johnson Mr. Dean and Mrs. Laura Johnson Mr. Richard and Mrs. Bonnie Johnson Dr. Stephen and Mrs. Laurie Johnson Mr. Tadd Johnson ’75 and Ms. Emily Segar-Johnson Ms. Carmen Johnson Ms. Jennifer K. Johnson ’77 Mr. Shane Johnson Mr. James and Mrs. Mary ’78 Johnston Mr. Robert and Mrs. Joanne Jokela Mr. Michael and Mrs. Robyn Jones Mr. Mike Jones Dr. Richard and Mrs. Donna Kanoff Ms. Nancy J. Katoski ’75 Mr. Travis ’96 and Mrs. Catherine Keeling Mr. Jack and Mrs. Sue* Keenan Mr. John and Mrs. Roberta Keener Mr. John and Mrs. Elizabeth Kelly Mr. John ’91 and Mrs. Teresa Kenney Ms. Amber Kern Dr. Gale and Mrs. Jeri Kerns Ms. Carolyn Kerns ’00 Mr. Mitchell ’95 and Mrs. Alison King Mr. Donald and Mrs. Elizabeth Kneepkens Ms. Christa M. Knudsen ’92 Ms. Colette Knudsen Dr. Jay and Mrs. Julie Knuths Mr. Toshifumi and Mrs. Dawn ’71 Komatsu Dr. Paul and Mrs. Kimberly Kosmatka Mr. John and Mrs. Elizabeth Kratz Mr. Scott ’82 and Mrs. Kelly ’84 Krenzen * Deceased in 2010-2011

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Mr. Brandon and Mrs. Joan Krogh Dr. William Krossner, Jr. and Dr. Rhonda Krossner Mr. Dave and Mrs. Kim Kulas Mr. Morgan Kunz ’99 Mr. Scott ’90 and Mrs. Sara Kylander-Johnson Dr. Stephen ’76 and Mrs. Jean L’Abbe Mr. Marcel and Mrs. Julie LaFond Mr. Clarence LaLiberte ’36 Mr. Mark ’80 and Mrs. Karen LaLiberte Mr. Thomas J. LaLiberte ’66 Drs. Paul ’93 and Jessica Larson Dr. Anita Larson Mr. Paul ’82 and Mrs. Debra Laskowski Mr. Steven and Mrs. Patricia ’77 Lasky Mr. Aaron Latto ’86 Mr. Christopher and Mrs. Jennifer ’92 Lawrence Mr. John ’78 and Mrs. Kathleen ’80 Leek Ms. Helen Leider Mr. Richard ’54 and Mrs. Louise LeSavage Mr. Doug and Mrs. Jenny Lewis Mr. Fred and Mrs. Mary Lewis Mr. Dan Lewis Mr. Brian and Mrs. Sue Liberty Ms. Michelle Lilly Mr. Robert and Mrs. Rebecca Lindquist Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Andrea Lipovetz Dr. Phillip and Mrs. Claudia Little Mr. Anthony Lockhart and Ms. Audrey Butts Mr. Troy ’86 and Mrs. Deanna Loken Mr. Kendall Price and Ms. Michelle Loken Price ’92 Mr. Steven Long, Sr. and Mrs. Molly Long Ms. Marlene Longpre Mr. Albin Loushine ’49 Mrs. Bonnie Lund ’51 Mr. Rick and Mrs. Patty Lundquist Mr. Gary and Mrs. Jane Lyons Ms. Jamie MacDougall ’94 Mr. Michael and Mrs. Melinda Machones Mr. C. F. and Mrs. Lois ’48 Mackay Mr. Robert Mackie Mr. Robert and Mrs. Anne MacLean Mr. Patrick ’66 and Mrs. Mary Madden Dr. Michael and Mrs. Marta Maddy Ms. Sarah Maddy ’01 Ms. Beth Magamolla Mr. Richard Makela ’57

Mr. William and Mrs. Cynthia ’89 Malark Mr. Jason ’94 and Mrs. Kandi Malm Mr. Robert Mars, Jr. and Mrs. Ann Mars Mrs. Kristin Martins ’86 Ms. Elisabeth Mason Mr. Darrin and Mrs. Jennifer Mass Mr. John and Mrs. Holly Mattinen Ms. Mary McClernon Dr. Edison McDaniels, II and Mrs. Jean McDaniels Mr. Michael ’80 and Mrs. Julie ’80 McDonnell Mr. Thomas ’76 and Mrs. Barb McGrath Mr. Steve and Mrs. Margaret ’70 McGregor Dr. David and Mrs. Marie-Laure McKee Mr. Jim and Mrs. Patricia ’84 McKenna Dr. David and Mrs. Fiona McNaney Mr. Harry B. McOuat ’46 Mr. Michael and Mrs. Mary McParlan Mr. Michael ’56 and Mrs. Marge McPhee Mr. David and Mrs. Robin Meierhoff Mr. Douglas and Mrs. Ann Melander Mr. Brent and Mrs. Lisa ’88 Mellum Mr. Doner and Mrs. Christine ’82 Melone Mr. Charles and Mrs. Brittany ’94 Metzig Mr. Robert ’71 and Mrs. Annette ’72 Meyers Mr. John and Mrs. Joyce Miklausich Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Carol ’75 Miller Mr. Steve ’87 and Mrs. Cindy Miller Mr. David and Mrs. Mary Miller Dr. Roger and Mrs. JoAnne Miller Dr. Steven ’76 and Mrs. Nancy Miller Mr. James ’72 Miner, Jr. and Mrs. Diane Miner Mr. John and Mrs. Judy Miner Mr. Herbert Minke, III and Mrs. Terri Minke Mr. James and Mrs. Margo Mischler-Philbin Mr. Peter Mokros ’95 Mr. Donald and Mrs. Nancy Moline Mr. Gary and Mrs. Mary Moline Mr. Daniel R. Moline ’04 Mr. David Moline ’02 Ms. Kelly Momsen Mr. George ’50 and Mrs. Dorothy Moore Ms. Paula Moore Dr. Joe and Mrs. Mary Morehouse Ms. Sally Morehouse Mr. John and Mrs. Joan Morrison Mr. James ’66 and Mrs. Mary Moyle

Mr. Jacob ’56 and Mrs. Geraldine Muhvic Mr. John and Mrs. Arlee Mundy Mr. Victor and Mrs. Rosemary ’77 Munsch Mr. Brian ’76 and Mrs. Shelley Murphy Mr. Francis and Mrs. Cynthia Nash Mr. Tim Carpenter and Ms. Kathy Nelson Mr. John ’87 and Mrs. Michelle Nephew Mr. Donald ’50 and Mrs. Eleanor Newman Ms. Joanne T. Newman ’52 Mr. Andrew Newstrom ’96 Ms. Kathryn Noble Mr. Eric and Mrs. Carol Norberg Mr. John and Mrs. Nancy Nordin Mr. Larry and Mrs. Jan ’69 Nosse Mr. Lawrence ’52 and Mrs. Terri Nowak Mr. Gerald Nowak ’43 Mr. Joseph Nowak ’46 Mr. J. Steve Nys ’98 Mr. Lawrence and Mrs. Patricia Oakes Ms. Nance M. O’Brien ’75 Ms. Miriam O’Brien Mrs. Lois O’Leary Mr. Brandon and Mrs. Beth Olson Mr. William ’72 and Mrs. Martha Oswald Ms. Meghan Overom ’99 Ms. Ryanne E. Overom ’96 Dr. William and Mrs. Patricia Owens Mrs. Karen Pagel Guerndt ’90 and Mr. Richard Guerndt Mr. Andrew M. Pappas ’73 Mrs. Audrey Parker ’02 Mr. Frederick ’70 and Mrs. Susan Paul Mr. Arthur J. Paulson ’72 Mr. Bill and Mrs. Cari Pedersen Mr. David G. N. Pederson ’04 Mr. Rudy Perrault and Ms. Elizabeth Nordell Mr. Samuel ’76 Perrella, III and Mrs. Barbara Perrella Ms. Sarah ’92 and Ms. Megan Perry-Spears Mr. Kurt and Mrs. Deb Peters Dr. Craig and Mrs. Jeanie Peterson Mrs. Sue Pichetti Mr. Timothy ’89 and Mrs. Bronwynn Pichetti Mr. David and Mrs. Marcia Podratz Mr. Christopher and Mrs. Laura ’96 Polikowsky Ms. Carrie Pollard ’94 and Mr. Carlos Krieger Mr. David Pollard ’92 Mr. Timothy Pollard ’90

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Mr. Edward and Mrs. Kathy Ponder Mr. Gerard ’70 and Mrs. Mary Potvien Mr. Barry and Mrs. Joanne Power Mr. Richard ’66 and Mrs. Patty Priley Mr. Eugene ’66 and Mrs. Pamela Prudhomme Mr. Joseph ’57 Pucci, Sr. and Mrs. Laura Pucci Dr. Timothy and Mrs. Aida Quinn Mr. Todd and Mrs. Margaret Rapp Ms. Margo Rathke Mr. Peter and Mrs. Jodi Ray Ms. Angela Reasor Ms. Lucille Rich ’48 Mr. David and Mrs. Brenda Risdon Mr. Jules and Dr. Lisa ’95 Roazen Ms. Megan Robb ’92 and Mr. Alan Greenblatt Mr. Michael and Mrs. Rhoda Robinson Mr. Branden Robinson ’03 Mr. Joseph Roby, Jr. and Mrs. Catherine Roby Ms. Carolyn C. Roby ’99 Mr. James and Mrs. Sue Ross Ms. Becca A. Rubenfeld ’00 Mr. Donald and Mrs. Lorraine ’50 Rubertus Mr. Jeremy and Dr. Amanda Rubin Mr. Anthony Rubin ’96 Ms. Amy Rust ’00 Dr. Michael ’80 and Mrs. Marjory ’80 Ryan Mr. Robert and Mrs. Kristin Ryan Mr. Thomas F. Ryan ’63 Mr. Jon and Mrs. Gretchen Safstrom Dr. Paul and Mrs. Ann Sanford Mr. Leonard ’85 Sarvela, III and Mrs. Sara Sarvela Mr. Michael and Mrs. Lynn Sather Mr. Robert ’77 and Mrs. Elizabeth Sauve Ms. Mary Jo Sauve ’86 Ms. Mabel Schauland Mr. Chris Schenk and Ms. Deb Amberg Mr. Michael and Mrs. Karen Schneider Dr. William and Mrs. Ruthann Schnell Mr. Roger ’49 and Mrs. Nancy Schober Mr. Terry Schoer Rev. David and Mrs. Jennifer Schoessow Mr. Robert ’70 and Mrs. Mary Schroeder Rev. George Schroeder ’54 Mr. William A. Scott Mr. Steven and Mrs. Connie Scrignoli Mrs. Susan Semrad

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Mr. Scott and Mrs. Angela Sepp Mr. Michael and Mrs. Erin ’82 Serre Mr. Paul ’78 and Mrs. Beth ’78 Sever Ms. Tracy Shaw Ms. Laura J. Shearer ’08 Mrs. Barbara and Mr. David ’74 Sheedy Mr. Fred and Mrs. Sheila Shusterich Mr. Gerald Sicard ’48 Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Susan ’77 Sieger Mr. John and Mrs. Bonnie Simenson Mr. William and Mrs. Karie Simpson Mr. Bruce Eskola and Ms. Doris Sivertson Mr. Tony and Mrs. Trisha Skajewski Mr. Charles Skinner and Dr. Audrey Park-Skinner Ms. Danielle R. Skorich ’98 Mr. Matt and Mrs. Elizabeth ’88 Smith Mr. Wade Smith Mr. Philip and Mrs. Mary Sneve Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Karen Snyder Mrs. Nancy Sodeman ’48 Mr. John ’75 and Mrs. Lori Solon Mr. James ’73 and Mrs. Katherine ’73 Spreitzer Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Gina ’79 Sprenger Mr. Jeffrey and Mrs. Julie Spry Mr. Bernard ’56 and Mrs. Annette ’60 St. George Dr. Elizabeth Stauber-Johnson ’68 and Mr. A. Ronald Johnson Ms. Brandi Stavlo ’96 Mr. Bruce and Mrs. Katherine Stender Dr. Kevin and Mrs. Deborah Stephan Mr. John Stephenson and Ms. Pam Moore Mr. Michael D. E. Sterling ’10 Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Julie Stern Lt. Col. Gerald ’67 and Mrs. Wendy Sternal Mr. Phil and Mrs. Carrie Stocker Mr. Alan and Mrs. Heidi Stone Ms. Julie Stone Mr. Lou and Mrs. Diane ’58 Stovern Drs. John Streitz, Jr. and Mrs. Susan Streitz Mr. Michael Gabler and Ms. Kristin Stuchis Ms. Jana Studelska Ms. Margot Studts ’91 Mr. Brian and Mrs. Sheri Sullivan Mrs. Mary Sundland ’46 Mr. Tim and Mrs. Carolyn Sundquist Dr. Christopher Johnson and Ms. Therese Swanstrom ’86

Ms. Holly Tanner ’89 Ms. Laurie A. Tarnowski ’71 Mr. Randy and Mrs. Janice ’79 Terry Ms. Elizabeth Tessier Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Kathleen Thibault Mr. Paul ’53 and Mrs. Karen Thibert Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Mollie Thibodeau Mr. Dale and Mrs. Denise Thompson Mrs. Katherine A. Thompson ’91 Ms. Marge Tri Mr. Pete Mataya and Ms. Mary Ann Ulishney Mr. Stephen and Mrs. Susan Utech Mr. Bill and Ms. Mary Van Evera Mrs. Mary A. Van Petten ’70 Dr. Michael and Mrs. Sheryl Van Scoy Mr. Clarence Vedder* ’46 Mrs. Katie Voller-Berdan and Mr. Tom Berdan Lt. Col. Richard and Mrs. Anne Louise Vosika Mr. Joe and Mrs. Amy Walker Mr. Steven and Mrs. Mary ’68 Walsh Mr. Alan and Mrs. Kristen ’87 Warmka Ms. Cheryl Wasmund Dr. Richard ’70 Weatherby, Jr. and Mrs. Kristine ’70 Weatherby Mr. Paul Weatherby Ms. Shawna J. Weaver Ms. Meg Weber Mr. Clayton ’91 and Mrs. Teresa Weiby Mr. Jeffrey and Mrs. Anna ’94 Weis Mr. James and Mrs. Barb Welinski Mr. David and Mrs. Kimberley Whittaker Mr. Alan and Mrs. Mary ’70 Whittaker Mr. Matthew ’02 and Mrs. Laura Whittaker Mr. Joshua ’91 and Mrs. Nicole Widdes Ms. Ginete Wilson Mr. Richard and Mrs. Diane Winkler Mr. Joseph ’61 Wisocki, III and Mrs. Bernadine ’64 Wisocki Mr. Brad and Mrs. Dianne Witten Mr. Ben and Mrs. Barry Wolfe Ms. Catherine Wolfgang ’95 Mr. Norbert J. Wollak ’66 Mr. Todd ’87 and Mrs. Kristen ’87 Woodhull Mr. Brent and Mrs. Shawn Wouters Mrs. Kristin Yapel ’94 Mr. Blaze Zenner and Ms. Sally Bradt * Deceased in 2010-2011

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Organizational Donor List

A G O'Brien Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. Advanstar Communications Al's Duluth Pawn & Variety Andren's Inc. API Electric Company Asphalt of Duluth Bemis Company Foundation Bernick's Pepsi Bix Produce Company Canal Park Dairy Queen Cartier Agency Charles & Ellora Alliss Educational Foundation Chart & Gregorich Dentistry, PA Class of 1952 Class of 1958 Class of 1990 The College of St. Scholastica Compudyne Professional Computer Service CPL Imaging Group D & C Letourneau Enterprises Diamond Drilling & Supply, Inc. Downs Reyelts Leighton Bateman & Hylden, Ltd. Duluth Cross Country Ski Club Duluth Fire-Fighters Local 101 Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation Duluth Teachers Credit Union F & I Sales Corp. Gartner Refrigeration Company Genesis H&R Block Foundation Harbor City Kennels Hemlock Garage Island Investment J.G. Tools, Inc. Jim Perrault Construction Johnson Insurance Consultants Johnson Wilson Constructors Junior Rotarians Korkki Nordic Ski Club KTM Paving, Inc. Last Chance Liquor Maki & Overom Mansel Properties, L.L.C. McDonald's Merrill Lynch & Co. Foundation, Inc. Matching Gift Program

Midwest Sportswear & Athletic Supply Inc. Miner's, Inc. Minnesota Power/ALLETE Moline Machinery LLC MTS System Corporation North Shore Bank of Commerce North Star Foundation Northern Asset Management, Inc. Northern Business Products Northland Ear, Nose and Throat Associates, P.A. Northwood Children's Services Northwoods Properties Pioneer National Bank Pro Form Business Systems Inc Republic Bank, Inc. Rotary Club of Duluth Harbortown MN, USA, Inc. Sandstrom's Scalzo Architects, Ltd. Security Jewelers St. Edwards Church - Council of Catholic Women Stolat Management Inc Susan Schober Cutshall, CPA Target The Jaffe Family Foundation The Jamar Company Twin Ports Paper & Supply Voyageur Bus Co Wells Fargo Foundation Widdes Trailer Sales Wildey Mitchell Family Foundation

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FUND-A-NEED

Advances Instruction With Introduction of Smart Boards “I can’t imagine not having one!”

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arshall teachers echo these words in praise of the new Smart Boards— electronic, interactive white boards. Thanks to the 2010 Fund-a-Need, Marshall’s classrooms have been revolutionized by this technological teaching tool. The Smart Board projects presentations and videos while enabling students and faculty to write on the screen and digitally navigate the system like a computer. Smart Boards are changing the face of instruction. They have increased efficiency and instructional time on task; augmented instruction by enabling multi-media presentations of information; enhanced active student interaction with material; and served as a valuable communication tool. Middle School teacher Wanda Birmbaum credits the Smart Board for her efficiency in preparing for instruction and transitioning smoothly through material. She has witnessed an increase in student participation as students respond to material on the Board and create

their own presentations. “We are speaking their language,” reports Birmbaum. “They have an intuitive sense of how to operate the Smart Board and feel at home navigating it.” Amazing creations emerge from the active exchange of ideas and acquisition of knowledge through this interactive tool. Ann Castle, Middle School Math teacher, can’t fathom teaching without it. Castle and students solve equations on the board and Castle stores the lessons for later reference. Three dimensional depictions of abstract concepts are portrayed on the Smart Board, providing a newfound visual clarity. Class notes are saved and shared on teachers’ websites, immediately available to students and parents. Thank you to the contributors to the 2010 Fund-a-Need for supplying Smart Boards in many of our classrooms, enabling teachers and students to maximize instructional opportunity.

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Building a Community

Rich With Human Experience

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arshall’s greatest assets are its students, past and present. We celebrate, daily, the eclectic body of students who walk our halls, play on our fields, sing, act and debate on our stages, and create digital and artistic magic. Stories abound of individuals, lonely in their brilliance, finding a place at Marshall where they belong and matter. Marshall provides an environment for kids to be different and find others with similar passions, building meaningful relationships and growing together. The diversity of the student body is directly affected by the accessibility of the Marshall experience. Forty percent of Marshall’s students receive financial aid. We salute the Big Circle Fund, the endowed funds, and the many donors who support financial aid at Marshall, enabling us to foster a community rich in human experience. While these funds directly assist students who receive the financial aid, the entire community benefits from the unique students who join the community as a result. One student describes his transformation from a lonely introvert to an active member of an extracurricular club, “Recomp (gaming club) changed my (antisocial) perspective. When I joined the club, I met and played with a variety

of people from a variety of backgrounds and mentalities, and this changed me. It didn’t happen overnight, but gradually over the years. I started to open up more as I met person after person and found that I was okay with them, and even more to my surprise, they were okay with me.” While this student did not receive financial aid, those near him did, and they made a positive and permanent mark on his spirit. One recipient of assistance from the Big Circle Fund describes his Marshall experience as a “change for the better.” He describes the initial shock and sense of betrayal felt when his father announced his transfer from a public high school to Marshall. He tracks his path to becoming a strong leader and credits the transition to Marshall for his social and

emotional development. “I was once against the idea of going to Marshall, but now (Marshall) has helped me to become a leader and it has sharpened my people skills. The change was right for me.” Another fund recipient credits his involvement in six Marshall clubs with a transformation from being a shy kid to an outgoing leader, “As a result of this immersion into my experience, I make more friends, have a tendency to involve myself more in life, and appreciate school as a place to enjoy oneself. These each, in turn, have even more influences in my life.” For these stories and more, we give thanks for the generous contributions of the funders who support Marshall’s financial aid program, thereby enriching the lives of its recipients and the entire community at large.

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Rosemary Feriancek: Legacy Gift in Celebration of a Grandchild

Marshall School thanks the Feriancek family for their generous Legacy Gift in celebration of JD’s mother and Cole’s grandmother, Rosemary Feriancek (1939-2011). Family, education, and community involvement were Rosemary Feriancek’s defining values. She was a teacher for 40 years at the Harrison School in Brainerd, Minnesota, an advocate for the advancement of education, a supporter of the local community college and her grandson’s greatest fan. During her final days, she desired to leave a gift to Marshall School to benefit her grandson’s educational community. Appreciating that education extends beyond the walls of the classroom, and character education happens in athletics, the family targeted Marshall’s basketball teams as the recipient of their generous gift. Thanks to the Feriancek Legacy Gift, the Marshall basketball program joins the ranks of collegiate and professional teams using an innovative training tool called “The Gun” to maximize shooting practice and build endurance. A massive net extends below the hoop, rebounding and filtering the ball into a machine (the Gun), which then passes the ball to the shooter. It counts and tracks each shot for accuracy and location. Through the summer and fall, Eric Miklausich, Marshall’s

senior center, took over 16,000 shots. When asked about the impact of the Gun on his game, Eric replied, “My game is already better. My shooting stamina has increased. I can put up 1,000 shots in a third of the time it took me before. I can come in at any time of day to shoot. It’s awesome!” The Gun also provides a website where students can track total shots taken and their accuracy based on shooting location. In addition to two shooting Guns, the gift enabled the Athletic Department to erect a screen in the gymnasium separating the upper court from the lower court, replacing the ancient wooden and metal doors. The screen proudly displays Marshall’s logo and modernizes the gymnasium’s appearance, as well as increases athlete safety. The purchase of moveable bleachers enables basketball practices and games to run on the upper court simultaneously with games on the lower court. We extend a special thank you to the Feriancek family for their support of Marshall School. Marshall’s basketball players look to honor Rosemary Feriarcek in their commitment to hard work, sportsmanship, and excellence.

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The mission of Marshall School is to educate students to become global citizens who demonstrate strong academic habits, respect, compassion, integrity, self-discipline, and intellectual curiosity.

Student Art Collection We are thrilled to announce the inauguration of a permanent Marshall School Art Collection comprised exclusively of student work. In May of 2011, after careful review, two pieces were selected to launch the collection. The first piece is an abstract painting by Losa Jung (’11). The second is a vase by Killian McKee (’11).

Each year, students will receive the opportunity to submit work to a panel of reviewers for selection. The winners will be announced at the National Arts Honor Society banquet in the spring. The collection serves as another showcase of our students’ extraordinary talents.

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Many Ways To Give There are several options and fund designations for making a gift to Marshall School.

Outright Gifts Many of the gifts that Marshall School receives each year are unrestricted gifts of cash or marketable securities. Make your gift today using our secure online form or by mailing in the attached envelope. Planned Gifts Deferred gifts are a popular way to contribute to Marshall School’s endowment. These gifts may be arranged through trusts, annuities, and other estate planning vehicles.

Matching Gifts Many corporations match gifts made by employees, retirees, and family members. Gift-in-Kind Donations Gift-in-Kind donations are a welcomed contribution to the Marshall’s annual Auction and Dinner and rummage sale.

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Annual Giving

Current Endowed Funds

Gifts to the Annual Fund provide the extra margin of excellence that makes the Hilltopper experience the best it can be for our students. Annual Gifts are comprised of the Hilltopper Fund and the Big Circle Fund.

Marshall School is grateful for the generosity of our Hilltopper community. Alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, and friends of the school have established and provided support to these endowed funds to provide need-based financial aid to students and their families.

Hilltopper Fund Contributions to the Hilltopper Fund provide direct support to Marshall’s students, faculty, and programs for the current year. Big Circle Fund Contributions to the Big Circle Fund provide need-based financial aid to talented, qualified students who otherwise could not afford tuition.

Benedictine Community Scholarship Fund As part of Marshall School’s Our Second Century Campaign, Duluth’s Benedictine Community established this need-based scholarship for upper-school students and their families. Members of the Benedictine Community guided the school for many years when it was known as the Duluth Cathedral High School. George Feiro Scholarship George Feiro was responsible for the operation of the school facility from the time the school was built in 1963 until he died suddenly in 1978. John Sorman, Frank Napoli, and a few Benedictine Sisters who taught at the school in the late 1960s and early 1970s initiated the endowment fund. LaVerne M. Fryberger Scholarship An anonymous friend of the school established this scholarship to honor Mrs. Fryberger who was a member of the founding board and a constant supporter of the school until her death in 2002. Katharine J. Gibson Fund The Katharine J. Gibson Fund was established in 2010 as a bequest. This gift will support the

Marshall School endowment, providing lasting support for financial aid, faculty professional development, academics, and capital projects. Katherine Gibson’s gift to the school was made possible by the strong support of a long-time friend of the Hilltoppers. Alfred Gregoire Scholarship Alfred Gregoire accumulated wealth in his years of working the Great Lakes boats. His inclination to support the school was inspired by the students he came to know through the Cathedral Community Commitment Program. Mr. Gregoire asked that the fund be used to “support scholarships for needy students of good character.” MARSHALL Hilltopper Alumni Scholarship Fund Contributions from Hilltopper alumni, family, and friends support this fund. Proceeds are used to provide financial aid to current and future Hilltopper students. Syl Laskin Scholarship Fund Syl Laskin was a Minnesota Power executive and trustee of the school. Many generous friends of Mr. Laskin established this fund to honor him and his commitment to Marshall School.

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Fred C. & Mary H. Lewis Scholarship The Lewis family founded this scholarship at the Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation to honor Mr. and Mrs. Lewis. The scholarship provides financial assistance for deserving and needy students at Marshall. Mars Family Scholarship Friends of Robert S. Mars, Jr. established this scholarship in appreciation of his years of service on the Marshall School Board of Trustees. The fund is designated for use by families from the Lincoln Park or West Duluth areas of the community. Caroline & Julia Marshall Fund Caroline and Julia Marshall, who were influential civic leaders and philanthropists in the community, established this fund to support “whatever the school needs most.” The fund provides resources to support need-based financial aid to students attending Marshall School. Irene Oswald Scholarship Fund Mr. and Mrs. Oswald had no children of their own but helped a number of their nieces and nephews with tuition at the school. This scholarship was established with a gift from Mrs. Oswald’s estate to help needy students. Frank Napoli Scholarship Fund Faculty and staff established this fund as a memorial for Frank Napoli – teacher, coach, and athletic director from 1965 to 1991. It is awarded to a sophomore or junior who displays initiative, reliability, and volunteerism and has demonstrated that he or she is taking

full advantage of the opportunities offered at the school. This scholarship is funded with the proceeds from the annual Frank Napoli Spaghetti Dinner. Martha Nolan Peterson Scholarship Fund Martha Nolan Peterson was a friend of Marshall and of education. It was Mrs. Peterson’s desire to give a gift to education by assisting a Marshall student in need of financial aid. The William S. Pollard Scholarship Fund This scholarship is intended for a Marshall student with a passion for foreign language. Dr. William S. Pollard (1925-2003) was a gifted neurosurgeon in the Duluth/Superior community for more than 40 years. His belief that “knowledge is the finest gift one could give himself or another” has been the founding principle for this scholarship, established in his memory in 2008. Lucia Angela Pucci & Eugene Dominic Pucci Scholarship Fund Christine C. Scholtes established this scholarship in honor of her sister, Lucia, and brother-in-law, Eugene, who was an alumnus of Cathedral High School. Dr. Mark Rathke Family Scholarship Established as a memorial, this scholarship is presented to a graduating senior of Marshall who has demonstrated school or community involvement, leadership qualities, and

hard-working behavior. The scholarship can be used at an accredited college or university. Elva & Mitchell Sill Scholarship Fund As part of Marshall School’s Our Second Century Campaign, Elva and Mitchell Sill established this fund to provide need-based financial assistance to motivated children in dire need that could benefit from a Marshall School education in their preparation for higher education and for a career of their choosing. U CAN TOO Scholarship Fund Named in recognition of a life-long personal mantra of Duluth entrepreneur Rob Link. Rob and Dianne Link endowed this fund to provide support for students who have financial hardship, academic potential, a strong commitment to and involvement in the community, church, and other organizations. We welcome your questions about your intended gift to Marshall. We strive to understand your vision and intended legacy at Marshall so we may properly help you designate your gift. Please contact us so we may discuss it with you.

Trisha Skajewski Director of Annual Giving (218) 727-7266 x112 [email protected]

Minnesota’s Give to the Max Challenge is November 16th Give. And expect excellence.

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Looking Ahead

Preparing students for college and for life is our priority. Your past support is greatly appreciated and we hope that you’ll continue to invest in our students and our outstanding faculty. In addition to continued growth in our endowment, our 2011-12 Annual Fund priorities include programs and initiatives in innovation: • New Technology—ALEKS math proficiency program in 6th grade; iPads in 7th grade; and the Virtual High School, connecting high school students to classrooms around the world. • New Curricula—robotics programs in middle school, science programs in high school. • New Activities—speech team for grades 7-12; theater partnership with the Duluth Playhouse for grades 4-6; ecology trips for 5th grade; and leadership trips for 12th grade.

Marshall will once again be taking part in Minnesota’s largest non-profit donation day! Give to the Max is November 16, 2011. Make a gift to support a year of innovation!

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