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1 Celebrating 31 years of supporting excellence! THE NEWSLETTER OF THE EGR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION VOL. XXX, FEBRUARY Board of Directors Dean Witting, President Mary Reagan Shapton, Vice President Brad Freiburger, Treasurer PK Mason, Secretary Will Boeschenstein, 14 Todd Brandstadt Pat Connor Nancy Hejna Lindel Hoff Tom Kyros Stacey Levitt Michael Mackson Onder Ors Michael Reid Noah Salasky, 15 Eric Starck Allison White Tracy Wolford Marilyn Zack Ex-Officio Members Dr. Sara Shubel, Superintendent Natalie Bernecker, School Board Member Amy Stuursma, Executive Director Rosanne Mack, Accountant Maria Allen, Alumni Relations Coordinator Laura Paschall, Office Assistant Message from the President The East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation is hard at work continuing to support the EGR School District, the community, and our alumni near and far. The Foundation continues to evolve and adopt new strategies addressing the ever-changing landscape from the state, federal and general economic impacts. Over the past few years the EGRNow! campaign has been a fantastic vehicle to support programs and weather the budget deficit. The EGRNow! campaign will continue to adapt and support programs and projects that fuel excellence in teaching and learning. Our EGRForever! endowment translates to impactful grant awards that continue to enhance teaching and learning. The goal is to grow the endowment while providing enhancements and preserving excellence for future generations of students. The combination of these two campaigns (EGRNow! and EGRForever!) provides a healthy balance for both short and long-term needs. These options enable the EGR community and alumni to engage and support the school district in meaningful ways. We sincerely thank everyone who has participated in EGRNow! and EGRForever! as well as the multitude of volunteers who support the EGR Schools Foundation every year! Let's continue the journey, invest in the education of our students and support continued growth in our community! Dean Witting, 80 Foundation Honors Excellence in Teaching The Excellence in Teaching Award and James and Georgia Nicholas Award are ways for you to honor and thank that amazing teacher who has made a difference in your life or your child s life. Through the Excellence in Teaching Award, the East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation awards $1,000 each to two teachers, one at the Elementary level and one at the Secondary level. These awards recognize and encourage superior professional effort to improve instruction. The James and Georgia Nicholas Award (previously called the Vi-Chem Award) recognizes excellence in teaching of science, mathematics, or technology. This is a $1,500 award DATES TO REMEMBER: March 1, 2014 Spring grant deadline March 22, 2014 HURRAH! - UICA May 1, 2014 Nominations due for teacher awards and student scholarships June 11, 2014 (Wednesday) Gerken Open - Thousand Oaks Golf Club A special thank you to Brenda Cronin, Susan Emrich and Mari Persons for their volunteer hours in the Foundation office recipients Dan Brown, Katie Michell and Betsy Anderson sponsored by the Nicholas/Slott Family and given to one elementary or secondary teacher of the above subject areas. The awards are presented each year at the opening meeting for staff in August. To nominate a teacher, please complete a nomination form available at Submit the application online or download the nomination form and send it to the Foundation office. The deadline is May 1, 2014.

2 2 February 2014 THE DONOR ROLL CALL The East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation s Donor Roll Call recognizes those individuals, businesses and organizations that have supported the Foundation from January 1, 2013 through December 31, The Foundation s Board of Directors gratefully acknowledges all who have generously supported our mission through their gifts. We also thank individuals who have secured matching gifts from their employers, as well as the employers who have supported their employees generosity through matching gifts. This list reflects all outright gifts and does not include participants in Foundation sponsored events such as HURRAH! or golf outings. EGRNOW! ANNUAL FUND Cornice: $1,000/year or more Dave 60 & Sib 62 Barrett Mark & Cathy Bissell Ted & Claudine Duncan Dirk 61 & Victoria Hoffius John & Gail Nowak Onder & Carol Ors Peter & Joan Secchia Bill & Nancy Swaney Architrave: $ /year Fred & Kathleen Burkhart Dan 58 & Linda Conway John & Mary Dersch Founders Bank & Trust Tom 46 & Mickie Fox Gary Graeff & Kim Krause Michael J. Hannah, 63 Cliff Jones & Leena Mammen Gil & Tinker Judson Jim 81 & Sue 82 McLain Paul & Joan Witting Bryant & Marcia Zanko Column: $ /year Chris & Emily Backus Scott Brundage James Busch, 79 John H. Busch, 45 Tom & Sandy Carroll Stu & Rita Citron Mike & Mary Crawford Marcus & Margo Crotts Bob & Julie Currier, 74 Jim & Harriet Engbers Hank 63 & Marcia Fairchild Jeff 59 & Carolyn Fraley Chuck & Julie Frayer Mark & Barbara Gerson Hillary Kooy Scott & Elisabeth Loos Larry & Sally Robson Mark & Lisa Shuart, 76 Susan K. Smith, 73 Martha Teichner, 65 Roger 48 & Luella Warnshuis David 62 & Sharon Weiss Capital: $ /year Anonymous Matthew Allard, 90 Noyes L. (Toby) Avery, 62 Charles F. Behler, 65 John & Janie Boeschenstein Hilda Bok Lee 57 & Nancy Burgett Brandon & Elizabeth Burnette Chuck & Lucy Caldwell Paul & Barbara Claesson Steve & Kathleen Clark Jennifer Coffman Tom & Kim Condon Jay & Kathy Cragwall Mike & Mary Ann Crete Rick & Pam Cross Rob 54 & Kathy Deane James D. Dodge 61 & Valerie Beyer Dennis & Amy Donohue M. Douglas Dunn, 62 Chris & Linda Edgar Steve & Lisa Eldersveld Constance S. Ellis Carl Erickson & Mary O Neill Paul & Bridget Farr Harvey Fixler, 62 Reginald 80 & Jane French Tom & Heidi Frye Kathryn Spalding Gallanis, 73 Ted & Louise Gedra Tom & Sally Gleason Ed & Chris Goodrich Robert Goodrich, 58 Jim, Katie & Molly Green Boyd & Jane Henderson Bryson & Patricia Hoff Bob & Judy Hooker Mike 54 & Roberta Jacobson Virgil D. Johanningsmeier Tom & Margy Jones Kickboard USA Erika King Herbert & Glenna Knape Steve 58 & Polly Larned Nick 62 & Gail Leech Philip M. Leech, 58 Kathy Lennon Frank & Nancy Letherby Chuck & Jan Lippert The Hon. John H. Logie, 57 Dan Lorenz & Aletta VanderPlaat Dick & Genie Lyman Matt & Kathy MacGregor Hezi & Ilanit Marx Chet Maternowski Terry McIlhargey John & Jane 79 Meilner Marian Swarthout Middleton, 41 David & Janet Neff Bob & Ellen Nelson Jack Nichols Chris & Joan Panopoulos Linda B. Patterson Brent & Page Rector Mike & Betsy Redman Laurie Oosting Reighley, 77 Bud & Marjorie Roegge James Saalfeld Jeffrey Schad & Marilyn Lanker Jim Sebastian, 83 Nancy Seymour, 62 Brent & Diane Slay David L. 63 & Peggy Child 64 Smith Lou Solis Ed Spaans Rick & Sue Steketee, 65 Karen Henry Stokes Jerome P. Subar Foundation David & Donna Swigers Chip Tappan, 58 Woodrow & Maureen Ellis 78 Tyler Tom & Lori Vacchiano Bryan & Angie Walters Mark & Wendy Wassink David & Stephanie 79 Whitford Rand E. Winters, 62 Tom & Lisa Wurst Bruce C. Young, 74 Jack 77 & Jennifer 83 Zinser Pedestal: $20-99/year Roger & Marcia Beutner Michael Bird Carla D. Blandford, 58 Jan Brander Sue Burns Ken 81 & Lynn Clark Greg & Linda Clarkin Mary E. Davis, 69 Lisa Dykstra, 81 John & Punky Edison, 69 Laura Ellis, 76 Kirk 85 & Kirsten Essenmacher Lynn & Alice Francis Luke Gamble, 2023 Ruiseil Gray, 59 Christopher Gutek Lee & Linda Hegstrand Stephen & Nancy Hoffman Tom 69 & Janis Hollingsworth Thomas B. Jillson, 65 Sarah Porter Jury, 69 David 64 & Beverly Kagan Theresa Keyes Jim 79 & Beth Kincaid Mark & Marcie Lewis Tim Lewis, 82 David & Ginny MacDonald Randy & Marcia Macgeorge Richard 62 & Susan Miller Thomas 72 & Glynis Miller Jason Moore, 90 Sheila Pantlind Martin & Monica Pritchard Committee to elect Michelle Rabideau Chris & Sue Rosmarin Dennis L. Ruffin, 57 Jim 66 & Sheryl Siegel Nancy Sutherland, 59 Craig & Betsy Teske Ron Thiele, 63 Richard Tracy, 66 Kristen Reed Von Doersten, 94 Jim 85 & Susan Weiss David Westphal & Kathryn Stieler Beth Wilbur Dean 80 & Nell Witting David & Leine Ziegler Young Alumni Donors Alissandra Bissell Kruer, 04 Max M. Bissell, 06 J. Meric Bissell, 13 United Way Donors Carlye Allen Bill Behrendt Caroline Breault-Cannon John Burke Nancy Bylenga Lori Dood Sara Edleman Lisa Eldersveld Jenny Fee, 87 Jill Fouch Matt Fouch Brad Freiburger Anne Genthe Jeanne Glowicki Cinny Gould Lori Johnston, 79 Tim Johnston Jim Keane Holly Lampen Debra Lundquist, 85 Amy Marlow Carole McDonald Katie McIntosh, 93 Scott Mitton Anthony Morey Alisha Myers James O Connor Onder Ors Joanne Platt Mark Pullen Stacey Pyper Hollie Rademacher Betsy Raymond Bridget Rieth Hyacinth Rosario Sara Shubel Jane Siegel Peter Stuursma, 89 Karen Sullivan, 86 Terry Szpieg Scott Tompkins

3 February Marjolijn van der Velde Melissa VanderZyden Katie Vicente Deborah Williams Dean Witting, 80 Janice Yates Matching Gift Donors Bank of America Foundation Gannett Foundation JPMorgan Chase Foundation Rockwell Automation Foundation Steelcase Foundation Wells Fargo Foundation In Honor Of Emily 2015, Sam 2018 & Lauren 2021 Dodgson Alice Dodgson, 55 Brian 98 & Ellen 03 Foster Tony & Linda Foster Genevieve LaBelle, 2019 Mary Beth LaBelle David 73, Michael 74, John 77, Daniel 79 & Thomas 82 Wilkinson Charles & Patricia Wilkinson Members of the EGR High School Community John & Janyce Huff Perrigo Math and Science Grant and Scholarship Award Program Perrigo Company Foundation PROGRAM/PROJECT SUPPORT 2013 CAMPAIGN Anonymous Stephanie Aardema David Adams & Gina Kuyers Doug & Christine Adams Nick & Shellie Adamy Craig & Staci Alguire Darrell & Jeanna Allen Marty & Sue Allen Steve & Maria Allen Diane Alt Vincent & Jenie Altruda Greta Ardern Michael & Hilary Arthur Jason & Tamara Ashley- Oswalt Linda J. Ashley Philippe Assaf & Coeli Fitzpatrick Brigid Avery Rich & Cassandra Axtell Chris & Emily Backus Todd & Carman Baines Dave & Katie Baker Mark Baloga & Amy Williams The Banbury Family Jim & Linda Barbour Max & Becky Barnes Tony & Gwen Barnes Sam & Ben Basham Bill & Diane Baxter Tim & Shari Bayer Andrea Beckett Andrew & Jennifer Behler Dan & Celina Belfer Michael & Stacey Bell The Bender Family John & Pat Bergstrom Bill & Jenny Bergstrom Scott & Natalie Bernecker Matthew Bertke & Erin Elsen-Bertke Blake & Taylor Beusse Michael & Roberta Bird Helen Bisbee Kurt & Michele Bishop Mark & Cathy Bissell Chris & Analisa Blakley Steve & Betsy Bloom Larry & Susan Blose Jason & Vikki Boersma Lindy Bolling Bretton & Kimberly Bolt Scott & Andrea Borden Brian & Kyle Borst James & Joan Borst Michael & Margaret Bosscher William Braden Kevin & Eileen Brader Janice Brander Ren & Cj Brander Todd & Bonnie Brandstadt Kris Bratlie Mike & Bethany Bregenzer Breton Downs Elementary PTO Scott & Emily Brew Brett Brinker & Heather Slay Steve & Winnie Brinks Scott & Amy Broersma Alicia Brokoff Aaron Brossiet Charles & Kathleen Brown Dan & Lynne Brown Lisa Brown Dennis & Jennifer Bruce James Bruinsma Pete & Angela Buck John & Bonnie Burke Fred & Kathleen Burkhart Eamonn Burns Kevin & Julie Burns Rick Busch & Angie Thompson-Busch Dirk & Lisa Buth Dev & Susan Butler Molly Buxton MaryAnn Byam Mike & Lisa Byam Dan & Nancy Bylenga Allan & Bonnie Caldemeyer Brian & Ann Callahan Rich, Amy & Julia Callahan Chris Camfferman Carol Campbell Dave & Britt Campbell Jackie Campbell Peter & Karen Campbell Brock & Caroline Cannon Thomas & Sarah Cannon Kevin & Kimberly Carey Scott & Tia Carmichael Gregory Carnevale David & Cara Cassard Lance & Sue Caston Chris & Rona Caswell Matt & Sarah Cavanaugh Dan & Michelle Cavera in memory of Molly Cavera Jim & Martha Chalmers The Chamberlin Family Jeff & Tamara Christians Drew & Rebecca Chuba Joseph Cianfarani Martin & Ilze Cieslak Dan & Tara Clappison Mike & Jodi Clay Harry & Michele Coffill Brian & Jennifer Coles Jason & Andrea Collins Stew & Emilie Collins Jason & Jody Conant Barbara Cone Bob Congdon Steve & Melissa Conlon Pat & Nancy Connor Brandon & Teresa Converse Dan & Linda Conway Jeff & Sarah Conway Dave & Nancy Cook Brooks Corl Mike & Cheri Cornell Tom & Samantha Cornell Dave & Dori Couvreur Ed & Linda Cox Sean & Cheryl Cox Michael & Mary Crawford Mike & Mary Ann Crete Brad Darooge Bill & Margy Darooge Collin & Nicole Dawes Joe & Angie Day David & Linda de Jong Jeff & Jill Dean The Dear Family James & Tammy DeHaan Gaylen & Diane Demarest Peri dendulk Rod & Barb Denning Joe & Laurie Dermody John & Mary Dersch David & Michele DeVelder Rob & Allison DeVilbiss Mark & Lisa DeVries Dave & Carol Distel Mike & Meghan Distel Toby Dolinka Dennis & Amy Donohue Lori Dood Jason & Stephanie Doublestein Rick & Traci Douglas Jim & Kelly Doyle Robert & Linda Dudley Ulrich Duffner & Debra Williams Joan Walsh Duffy Nadav & Karen Dujovny Ted & Claudine Duncan Albert & Lana Duoibes Peter & Anne Eardley Gary & Suzanne Eberle Chris & Linda Edgar Louise Edison Nnaemeka Egwuatu Steve & Lisa Eldersveld Brian & JoAnn Ellis Constance S. Ellis Laura Ellis Dave & Amy Engbers Robert Etienne & Kathleen Waters Matthew & Emily Eugster Mike & Rachel Farrell Tom & Martha Farrington Fathead Media Group LLC Tom & Kathryn Faturos Domenic & Dee Federico Michael & Jenny Fee Matt Feyen & Nicole Haglund Jarett & Jessica Fitnich Betsy Fleetwood Jeff & Katie Flermoen Bryan Formsma Steve Fox & Michelle Boisvenue-Fox John Francis Lynn & Alice Francis Andy & Jeannine Frazier Todd Fredrickson Nate & Joyce French Kelly Froehlich James Fuson & Monica Haviland Gretchen Galbraith Toby & Jill Gebben Anne Genthe Steffen & Amy Genthe Mark & Barbara Gerson Thomas A. Getz, MD Christine Gilman Rick & Carol Godfrey Marjorie Goebel Ed & Chris Goodrich Flip & Darrow Goodspeed Tim & Emily Gorashko Scott & Mary Gorsline Gary Graeff & Kim Krause Bill & Linda Graham Russell Gray Jim & Katie Green John & Deanna Green Jonathan & Jennifer Greer Robert & Marie Griffin Martin & Erin Grin Randy & Donna Grit Ian & Anne Grobel Darren Grunwaldt & Carla Beebe-Grunwaldt Gus Original Leanne Gusky David & Elizabeth Hamm Marcia I. Hammerslag Brian & Karey Hamrick Craig Hanson Bruce & Maureen Hart Marcus & Rachel Haulenbeek Andy & Peggy Head Jack & Lisa Healey Lee & Linda Hegstrand Dave & Nancy Hejna Josephus & Julia Herring Gerry & Nancy Hickey Beth Hill Hannah Hillary Mary Hillyard David & Kim Hoekstra John & Lindel Hoff Mark & Lisa Hoffman Steve & Nancy Hoffman Russell & Barbara Hohmann David & Susan Hojnacki Craig & Chris Hondorp Continued on pg. 4

4 4 February 2014 Program/Project Support 2013 Campaign, continued from page 3 Deanna Hoopingarner- Allchin David J. Horning, MD Brian & Gerry Hotchkiss Robyn Hubbard Jeffrey & Beth Huegli Amorak Huey & Ellen Schendel Gary & Cindy Humphries Dan & Kim Hunsberger The Hunt Family Joel & Shannon Iakiri Fil & Elizabeth Iorio Theodore & Gretchen Iorio Win & Kyle Irwin Graham H. Irwin Jason & Katie Israels Mark & Lauren Jacoby Glenn & Lynnae Jarrell Family Kurt & Lynn Jekkals Aaron & Nikki Johnson Susan J. Johnson Andy & Mary Johnston Beverly Johnston Tim & Lori Johnston Steve & Julie Jones Tom & Margy Jones Julian & Judith Joseph Gil & Tinker Judson Hunter & Claudia Judson Dave & Bev Kagan Amy Kam Jozef & Mary Kaneti Dave & Jill Kantor Paul Karsten & Julia DeJonge Jyoti Kataria Ritsu Katsumata Jim & Amy Keane Susan Wilson Keener Mike & Sue Keil Scott Keil John & Emily Keller Caroline Kelly Sean & Jenelle Kelsch Theresa Keyes David & Jennifer Khorey Whitt & Megan Kilburn Robert P. Kimball Erika King Bob & Sue Kirchgessner David & Jennifer Kirchgessner Brad & Michelle Kirk Amy Knape Mike & Megan Knuble Warren & Jane Koepf Allison Koetsier Janet Korn Chad & Andrea Koster Mark & Jennifer Kotchenruther Matthew Koukios & Lynne Pappas-Koukios Rob & Julie Kowalewski Bruce & Betsy Kratt Andy & Stephanie Krause Ben & Margaret Kroese Chris & Susie Krupp David & Sarah Kugler Jeffrey Kunitzer Frank J. Kuta Tom & Sally Kyros Brad & Susan Laffrey Robert & Lucy Lafleur Lakeside Elementary PTO Eric & Doreen Lambert Holly Lampen Sean & Paula Lancaster Robert & Jane Lang John & Mary Lange Brent & Karin Lannon Lindsey Lantz Bill Larson Glade Lathrop R. Dale & Shirley A. Lausch Tony & Heather Lawrence Joanna Lee Sanford Leestma Jeremy & Kathleen Lehman Phil & Andrea Leistra Bob & Susan Levine Dave & Stacey Levitt Dawn Lewis Heather Lewis Mark & Marcie Lewis Bill & Jan Lewis Chuck & Jan Lippert David & Carol Lippert Mike & Kathy Lloyd Steve & Laura Longfellow Chris & Sharon Longstreth Scott & Elisabeth Loos Randy & Lisa Lovell Paul & Elizabeth Luce Erik Lundeen & Jessica Wood Bill & Marilyn Lundquist George Lundskow Jerry Lykins & Elizabeth Welch Lykins Doug & Stacey Maas David & Virginia MacDonald Charlene MacDougal Pam MacDougal Randy & Marcia Macgeorge Matt & Kathy MacGregor Paul & Rosanne Mack Jeff & Shannon MacKeigan Dave & Paula MacKenzie Thomas MacVicar Jason & Jennifer Madden Donald Malcolm & Jean Magolan Judie Malec Bernie & Patti Malewitz David & Jan Mann Larry & Shirley Manning Alan & Hope Margherio Paul & Kim Mark Patricia Marks Matt & Amy Marlow Bill & Melissa Marsh Nadine Martell Rodney & Mimi Martin Hezi & Ilanit Marx Darrell & PK Mason Al & Marnie Masterson Barbara Mayo-Johnson Larry & Julie McCahill Michael & Lois McCardell Michael & Carole McDonald Richard & Noel McGarrity Casey & Pattie McGovern Terry McIlhargey Matt & Katie McIntosh The McIntyre Family Jim & Sue McLain Sean & Theresa McLaughlin Steve & Jenny McMahon Nancy McSkimming Karl & Sherri Mead Chris & Michele Meader Hank & Liesel Meijer Alan & Samantha Mellish David & Gail Mester William & Karen Metcalf Jason & Sarah Mettler Greg & Jennifer Metz Rich & Jennifer Meyer Michigan Lighting Systems David & Lil Milanowski Bob & Beth Milanowski Drew & Allison Miller Brian & Megan Miller Daniel & Virginia Miller Eric & Marlee Miller Matthew & Jill Miller Family Pete & Liz Miller Tom & Glynis Miller Steve & Katie Millman Randy & Amanda Millwood Bob & Anne Minnema Joel & Melissa Mitchell John Mitchell & Gina Ang Matt & Gwen Moelker Molten Blue Pictures Cary Stauffacher Elizabeth Mondoux Marc & Charlene Montpetit The Moo Family John & Ann Mooney S. Michael & Suzanne M. Moore Anthony & Polly Morey David & Joy Morgan Brian & Jill Morrill Jeff & Pam Morris Jim & Carolyn Morse Jim & Courtney Moskal Sue Muallem Otto Muller & Kelly Gest The Hon. David Murkowski & Diane Goller Elisha Murphy Norah Murphy Paul Murphy & Leigh Eicke Tim & Denise Myers Dean & Lisa Nargi Kathleen Nelson David & Julie Neuhaus Tom & Diane Northway Tom & Suzanne Nowak Kathleen O Leary Terrence O Rourke The Oosse Family Jack & Margie Oosting George & Bess Orphan Onder & Carol Ors John & Ellen Osterhart Steve & Nardos Osterhart Norm & Jan Palm Jim & Leslie Papp Jay & Laura Paschall Richard Paschke & Kate Cragwall Howard & Stacy Paul Charles Pazdernik & Miriam Aukerman Jennifer Peacock Amy Peceny Harold & Phyllis Penny Lance & Marie Penny The Peot Family Molly Peskin Theresa Petko Thomas & Christine Pfennig David Scott Pharms Kevin Philipps Timothy & Pamela Pietryga Jeffrey Potteiger & Ellen Adams Christopher & Carey Potter John Preston & Melissa VanderZyden Matthew & Kelly Putnam Chris & Michelle Rabideau Tom & Hollie Rademacher The Rakovic Family Mark & Lisa Rapoport Steven Ratliff Scott & Betsy Raymond Mark & Kay Rector Mike & Betsy Redman Tom & Dawn Reed The Reese Family Mike & Trish Reid Mark & Krista Rensland Terence & Tina Reuben Franz & Krista Reuchlein Jose & Natalya Reyna Bill Rich & Linda Kehm Brian & Meg Richards Thomas Rider & Tracy Miller-Rider Brian & Bridget Rieth Jeannine Rizzo Karl & Stacy Roberts Gray & Amy Robertson Larry & Sally Robson Steve & Amy Rockwell John & Lisa Rogers Ken & Elaine Rongey Robert & Cassandra Rood Chris & Sue Rosmarin Al & Kim Rossi Joe & Marie Rossi Mike & Betty Roth The Royce Family Luis & Katrina Ruiz Peter & Jessica Ruppert Ronald Sagritalo & Aracelis Lopez Steve & Jennifer Salasky Steve & Laura Saltsman David & Susan Samrick Buck & Judy Saunders Irene Savara Melissa Sayre John & Julianne Schaal Jeff Schad & Marilyn Lankfer Matt & Diana Schad Timothy & Cynthia Schad Robert Scheper & Candace Wilkes-Scheper Roger & Marianne Schlick Dan & Shelley Schmidt Eddy & Susanne Schmitt Shelly Schram Matt Schroeder Gary & Lorna Schultz Joel & Julie Schultze Mark Schwartz Peter Sears The Seethaler Family Jim & Mindy Seufert Lyndsay Seyferth Tom J. Shannon, Jr. Bob Shapton & Mary Reagan Shapton Tim & Ann Sheridan Beth Shimko Peter Sholler Rick & Stacy Shorey Mark & Lisa Shuart Greg & Sara Shubel Bob & Jane Siegel Richard Siersma Flory Silverstein Roberta Silverstein Phil & Beth Skaggs Aaron & Jill Smith Allan & Melissa Smith

5 February David L. & Peggy Child Smith J. Patrick & Kathleen Smith Jason & Latchezara Smith Jerome & Helen Smith Mike & Deecy Smith Dale & Mary Jo Smith Judge Sara J. Smolenski Dan & Stephanie Socie Rich & Abby Sorota Dave & Katie Southwell Edward Spaans Achilles & Ruth Spagnuolo Jenell Spindle Brian & Rebecca Staggs Pam Stanley & Kelly Eldred Martin & Rebecca Stein Amy Steketee Bob & Peggy Steketee Brian Sterling & Carla Boyd Richard & Mary Stevens Lane Stewart Lori Stewart Clay & Kris Stiffler Elizabeth Stolle Chris & Amy Strand Charles Strikwerda Peter & Amy Stuursma Judith Subar Tim & Karen Sullivan Jean Swaney Andrew & Amy Sweet Sysco Grand Rapids in honor of Rob Kowalewski Amanda Tabata Kiran Taylor Ryan & Breanne TenHave Jeremy & Lisa Tesch Pete & Lisa Theut Nick Thole & Amy Turner-Thole Robert & Molly Tholl Andy & Kate Thomas Ann Thomas Tomasz & Ewa Timek Michael Tomich & Jeanne Glowicki Amy Townsend Christian & Gretchen Trost Bob & Linda Trout Toby & Kim Tucker Brett & Julie Turner Julie Davis Turner Daniel & Anna Tyrer John & Sue Uglietta Jeanne Uhl The Murua Family The Van Dis Family Heather D. Van Houten Darrell & Lee Van Orsdel Owen Van Winkle Jim Vanden Berg Jeff & Lori Vanden Bosch John VandenBerg Joe & Tanya VandenBosch H. Lewis & Rose VanderKolk David & Leigh VanderMolen Patrick VanderVeen Richard & Debra VanderZyden Chris & Sarah VanDeven Julie VanHoose Judy VanHoven Bev VanWees David & Beverly Verdier Giorgio Verduzio & Marta Fenu Fernando & Katie Vicente Joseph Videtich & Eva Miller-Videtich Robert & Barbara Vis Russ & Chris Visner Jack & Nella Visser Scott & Marni Vyn Eric & Margaret Walchak Irene Walker Tom & Judy Walker Corey & Anna Waller Damian & Deanne Walters Brian & Kris Ward Mark & Wendy Wassink Mary K. Weadock Wealthy Elementary PTO Scott & Kim Weaver Craig & Carmen Weigel Christine Weis Virginia Welch Steve & Jane Wert Suzanne West David Westphal George & Susie Whinery Mark & Allison White Mark & Marnie White Mary Whiting David & Jennifer Wiener John & Carroll Wiener Beth Wilbur Douglas & Andrea Williams Julie Williams Kyle Williams & Vanessa Bradley Kevin & Betsy Wilson Andy & Erin Winkel Charlie Winslow & Judy Sopeland Jay & Mary Wisentaner The Wisniewski Family Dean & Nell Witting Paul & Joan Witting Bob & Tracy Wolford Dave & Jan Wollet Mark & Beth Woudstra Eric & Kathy Wynsma Jim & Phyllis Wynsma Matt Yadlowsky Peter & Lynn Yardley Bob & Jennifer Yarger Christopher & Janice Yates Garry & Marilyn Zack Michael & Kathy Zago Michael & Anna Zaharakos Bryant & Marcia Zanko David & Leine Ziegler Gloriana Zimdar Jack & Jennifer Zinser Corporate Matching Gift Donors: Aon Foundation Covidier Dell Giving Elsevier Gannett Foundation GE Foundation Grand Rapids Community Foundation Microsoft PNC Bank Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP Steelcase Foundation Wells Fargo In-Kind Donors: Reagan Marketing + Design D&W Gaslight Village Marta Fenu Woodways Ramona s Table Rolf Smith Eileen Brader Sarah Cavanaugh Mario & Eileen Deruda Amy Sherman Peter Stuursma Judy VanHoven Benjamin Redmon San Lucia Bake Sale Cambridge Bake Sale Floral Community Garage Sale Lemonade Stand Kids Car Wash Kids Breton Downs Elementary PTO Lakeside Elementary PTO Wealthy Elementary PTO PROGRAM/PROJECT SUPPORT 2014 CAMPAIGN Paul & Joan Brink 59 Bergsteinsson Jim & Amy 81 Keane Robert & Lucy Lafleur Stephen & Kelly Sadowski Irene Walker ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN 2012 Lead Supporters Mark & Cathy Bissell in honor of Alissandra Bissell Kruer 04, Max Bissell 06 & Meric Bissell 13 Mary Ann Byam, 57 Mark & Barbara Gerson Robell Foundation Jane Welch Ambassadors Anonymous Dave 57 & Nancy Cook Mitch & Jill DeJonge Chip & Pam 76 Meier Joseph 86 & Tanya VandenBosch Charles B. Welch, 05 Benefactors Ray 71 & Kristin Abraham Tony & Gwen Barnes, 87 John R. Bertsch, 61 Todd & Bonnie Brandstadt David & Judy Frey David & Nancy Hejna John 79 & Lindel Hoff Tom 71 & Vicki 70 Kimball Mark & Allison 89 White Sustainers Ted & Claudine Duncan Darrell & PK 74 Mason Mike & Trish 89 Reid Dean 80 & Nell Witting Patrons Scott & Natalie Bernecker, 89 EGRFOREVER! Dan & Elizabeth Bogo Campbell Frey, 01 Flip 79 & Darrow Goodspeed Tim & Lori 79 Johnston Mike & Sue Keil Brad & Susan Laffrey Bob 73 & Susan Levine Mike & Kathy 74 Lloyd Paul & Rosanne 83 Mack Michael & Dawn Mackson Anthony & Polly Morey Jay & Laura Paschall Linda B. Patterson Al & Kim Rossi Greg & Sara Shubel Jay & Helen Smith in honor of Dr. James Morse Michael Tomich & Jeanne Glowicki Brian & Kris 82 Ward Friends John & Diane Aouad John & Janie Boeschenstein Craig & Shelly Boeve Franklin Codel, 82 Herbert & Glenna Knape Dave & Stacey Levitt Mirko & Jane Mikelic Nancy Seymour, 62 Tom 77 & Ginny 73 Wanty in memory of Christine Fairbank Webber, 60 Matching Gift Donors C. R. Bard Foundation Gannett Foundation Steelcase Foundation ADVANCING EXCELLENCE CAMPAIGN Dave 57 & Linda Mehney GENERAL ENDOWMENT Rich & Cassie Axtell Bill 67 & Diane Baxter John R. Bertsch, 61 Lorraine Boer David & Dorene Couvreur Michael & Jenny 87 Fee Andrew R. Gremel, 79 David & Elizabeth Hamm Gerry & Nancy Hickey Tom & Sue Hoane Julian & Judith Joseph Armen 78 & Kimberly Kassouni continued on pg. 6

6 6 February 2014 General Endowment, continued from page 5 Haig 76 & Ann Kassouni Robert & Lucy Lafleur Tim Lewis, 82 Mary Loupee Richard & Noel McGarrity Rick & Lonnie Ostrander Vint & Mari Persons Matt 78 & Anne Pursley Chris & Michelle Rabideau Bob & Mary Shapton David 67 & Beverly Verdier The Wisniewski Family JIMMY GERKEN FUND Founders Club Marty & Sue 56 Allen John & Marie Canepa Dave 57 & Linda Mehney Gold Club Mark 94 & Beth 92 Hoekstra Blue Club Scott & Natalie Bernecker, 89 Mike 89 & Lisa Byam Hank & Liesel Meijer Pioneer Club Michael & Jennifer 87 Fee Matt & Katie 93 McIntosh Donors Ben Ainsworth, 73 Grant 85 & Josie Cheney The Gremel Group Louise Hoekstra, 66 Glenna Paukstis, 55 PERFORMING ARTS FUND Dennis J. DeLano, 91 John & Carroll Wiener REID VANGELDEREN MEMORIAL AND SCHOLARSHIP FUND Nick Cisler 04 & Broomball Friends Campbell Frey, 01 Charles D. Goodyear David & Jennifer Goodyear Bill & Chris Syverson Frederick S. Upton Foundation VANDENBERG FUND Shirley A. VandenBerg WE THE PEOPLE FUND Robert Goodrich, 58 Beverly Barrett Barbara Keller Paul E. Beard, 96 Laurie Beard Bob Bennett, 41 John & Punky Edison, 69 Nancy J. Massingham Joanne Coretti James H. Coretti Franklin L. Cornelius, 49 Robert V. V. Rice, Jr. Garnet Damoose, 57 George 55 & Cari Damoose Denise M. DeLano, 85 Dennis J. DeLano, 91 J. E. Dexter, 64 Linda Vinkemulder Hitchcock, 64 Patricia Dingham EGR District Office Staff Carole McDonald Bill Doolittle, 68 David & Susan 64 Wittenbach Kenneth D. Ellis, 47 Frances Ellis Cary A. Fotias, 71 Mary Fotias Robert Ward (Bob) Gunn, 65 Steve Fogel, 65 Jeanne Brooks Gunn, 65 MEMORIAL GIFTS Betty Harrett Matt Kutsche, 06 Ric & Lisa Loyd David B. LaClaire, 48 Barbara Beukema Richard, 48 Harry, Evelyn & Chuck 64 Lawford Anne Lawford Krawczak, 60 Sherman H. Massingham, 40 Nancy Massingham Jane Nichols Bill & Kathy 59 Laidlaw Mark C. Pleune, Jr., 63 T. Scott Pleune, 65 Coach Bob Porter former coach from Chuck Jennings, 57 George Ruwitch former superintendent Keith Paluska Dr. Deno Sellas Chrisa Sellas Spiro (Spee) Sellas, 89 Chrisa Sellas Bruce P. Sidell, 66 Mary Sidell James, 61 Arthur Sikkenga Mary Jeanne Tourek, 50 Kathy Tourek, 74 William Trestrail, 46 Sally Trestrail Joseph Walker Irene Walker Jack White, 48 Mike Griffin, 48 James B. Jamie Wilkinson, 75 Charles & Patricia Wilkinson Richard N. Wolf, 50 Muriel D. Wolf Janice Elias Dennis, 65 Steve Fogel, 65 Dave Hamilton, 52 Nancy Hamilton, 55 Leighton J. Parnham, 11 Cindy Parnham Wiegerink Rusty Swaney, 51 Jean Swaney, 51 HURRAH! 2013 Hawaiian Sponsors BISSELL Inc. Brad Ditmar, 88 - Keller Williams Realty Law Weathers Tahitian Sponsors Mike 89 & Lisa Byam Lacks Enterprises, Inc. Fijian Sponsors Anonymous Andre & Kris Gauri Rick & Carol Godfrey Hoekstra Transportation, Inc. Bernie & Patti Malewitz Norris Perné & French LLP Joe & Marie Rossi Joe 86 & Tanya VandenBosch Russ & Chris Visner Samoan Sponsors Scott & Natalie Bernecker, 89 Mike & Deb Corby John & Emily Keller Joe & Katy Levan Mark & Faith Micho Reagan Marketing & Design Robert W. Baird - Paul Solberg, SVP The Welch Law Firm, PLC SPECIAL EVENTS Tongan Sponsors Nick & Shellie Adamy Steve 86 & Maria Allen Bill 90 & Jenny 91 Bergstrom Bob & Val Bernecker Blake 93 & Taylor Beusse Christopherson & Caldwell Orthodontics Pat 91 & Nancy Connor Brad 93 & Amy Darooge Brian 78 & JoAnn Ellis Linda Dexter Hitchcock, 64 David J. Horning, M.D. Otis & Kathy Jackoboice Keil Lasik Vision Center Krupp Law Offices PC Jim & Mary Krzeminski Jeremy & Kathleen Lehman Bob 73 & Susan Levine John & Suzie MacKeigan Paul & Kim Mark Steve & Jenny McMahon Dan Mehney 88 & Brooke Fisher Matthew 86 & Jill Miller Steve & Katie Millman John Preston & Melissa VanderZyden Bill Rich & Linda Kehm Rio Grand Steakhouse Steve & Amy Rockwell Gideon & Tova Sanders Daniel & Shelley Schmidt Denise Twinney, Esq./ Wardrop & Wardrop, P.C. Two Men And A Truck Valleau and VanDeven Dentistry for Children Brian Ward Home Improvement Mark & Allison 89 White Julie Wiseman Dean 80 & Nell Witting Bryant & Marcia Zanko David & Leine Ziegler Patron Ticketholders Chris & Emily Backus

7 February David 55 & Mary Kay 57 Berles Chris & Rona Caswell Michael & Jenny 87 Fee Gordon Water John 79 & Lindel Hoff Shibly Hossain & Ferdousi Begum Julie McCahill Sue McLain, 82 Mirko & Jane Mikelic Chris & Michelle Rabideau Mike & Trish 89 Reid Jim & Ann Stuursma Michael Tomich & Jeanne Glowicki Donors Bob 42 & Connie 44 Bennett Kurt & Michele Bishop Ken 81 & Lynn Clark Mike & Mary Ann Crete Robert & Linda 65 Dudley Michael 80 & Lynette Ellis Tim & Marianne Griffin Jack & Lisa Healey Erik & Lisa Johnson Andy & Mary Johnston Barbara Keller Robert Kimball, 40 Richard Klinkner, 55 Chris & Amy Knape Bob & Jane Lang Jack & Margie Oosting, 56 Dr. & Mrs. Richard Rasmussen Jean Swaney, 51 Christian 87 & Gretchen 93 Trost John VandenBerg Food and Beverage Sponsors Acorn Grille at Thousand Oaks Arby s Bar Divani Big Bob s Pizza Cherie Inn Derby Station El Barrio Mexican Grill Founders Brewing Co. Georgio s Pizza The Green Well Gastro Pub Houlihan s Olive s Ramona s Table Rose s on Reeds Lake Schuil Coffee TCBY Supporters Central Michigan Paper Design 1 Spa Design Design Diversified Data EGR Middle School Art Students Ellis Parking Founders Brewing Co. Grand Rapids Yacht Club Great Lakes Pub Cruiser JW Marriott Kent Beverage Mackinac Kite Co. Minnie Morey and the Pacific Island Dancers The Moonrays Papers Plus Plastic Surgery Associates Sensitography Smooch Beauty Boutique Trent Wadsworth Brian Ward Home Improvement GERKEN OPEN 2013 Gold Sponsors Anonymous Scott & Natalie Bernecker, 89 Chiropractic Unlimited Brad Ditmar, 88 Keller Williams Realty Exclusive Garbage & Recycling Fox Acura HNI Risk Services Kassouni Group LLC Lacks Enterprises, Inc. Law Weathers Met Life Peter & Joan Secchia Thousand Oaks Golf Club Blue Sponsors John 79 & Lindel Hoff JY s Distributing LLC Michigan Street Orthopedic Specialists, PC Randy Lovell, MD, 88 Orthopedic Associates of Michigan Dr. Peter Theut & Dr. Greg Golladay Paul Goebel Group Insurance RJ Regan & Bill McDermott Event Sponsors Barwis Methods Training Center Central Michigan Paper Co. Dooge Veneers, Inc. Founders Bank & Trust GLT Packaging Graves & Company Johnny Mac s Sporting Goods Nutra Food Ingredients Robert & Jodie Rutgers The West Michigan Group LLC Wolverine Construction Event Donors and In-Kind Sponsors Bob & Jan 75 Aardema Jim Braun, 82 Bullseye Group Celebration Cinema Pam Clifford Pat 91 & Nancy Connor Pete Eardley EGR Athletics EGR Spirit Shop EGR Team Boosters Jerry Foy Gaslight Promotions Beth Graff Chris Grunwald Mike & Megan Knuble Koeze Company Labeltape, Inc. Luv Nail Salon Malibu Board Dave 57 & Linda Mehney Jack Nichols Papers Plus Patterson Ice Center Pearson Foods Jennifer Pohlman Root-Lowell Manufacturing Co.- Flo Master Jeanine Samuelson Mickey Stanley Stella and Dot Bob Trout REID VANGELDEREN MEMORIAL AND SCHOLARSHIP FUND GOLF OUTING Event Sponsors BISSELL Inc. InterActive Studios Investment Property Advisors, LLC Structural Concepts Corporation Larry Willey Save the Date GERKEN OPEN GOLF OUTING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2014 THOUSAND OAKS GOLF CLUB Love truth but pardon error. We strive to be accurate and comprehensive, but in a listing of this length errors may occur. We appreciate readers assistance in bringing any inaccuracies to our attention. Voltaire

8 8 February 2014 Grants Awarded Fall 2013 Grants Requestor/School Amount 21st Century Classrooms Jenny Fee/High School $10,000 Pilot for state-of-the-art learning environment Field Hockey Equipment Hollie Rademacher/Middle School $1,375 New instructional unit in middle school Physical Education curriculum Form 1 3D Printer Patrick Reed, Jack Ruppert/High School $3,449 3D printer for Drafting, Design & Technology classes Outdoor Flag Sculptures Holly Lampen/Middle School $2,976 Created by middle school art students 9 ProScope Handheld Digital Microscopes Jane Siegel/Wealthy $3,249 Inquiry-based approach to science Audio and Video Recording Equipment Music Department and Parents/High School $1,000 for Performing Arts Center Choir Uniform Replacements James Borst/High School $3,600 Replacement tuxedos and gowns for Madrigals 1 SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard Lori Dood/Breton $2,217 Purchased in collaboration with Breton Elementary and PTO 6 ipads for Kindergarten Classrooms Katie McIntosh, Jen Metz, Shannon Mitchell/ $2,580 Lakeside 6 ipads for Kindergarten Classrooms Erin Grin, Jane Siegel, Kerry McKee/Wealthy $2, Chromebooks with cart for 5th Grade Classrooms Kelly Froehlich, Anthony Morey/Wealthy $10, Spring Musical Pamela Steers, Trent Wadsworth/High School $3,000 Underwriting of the flying apparatus for spring musical Darkroom Timers Terry Szpieg/High School $650 For use in photography and chemistry classes Studio Equipment Terry Szpieg, Aiden Wysocki/High School $1,174 Router, jigsaw and drills for art, science and DDT classes Go Animate Susan McCaffrey/Middle School $413 Site license for animation software for use in social studies classes ipad Annie Schmieder/Lakeside $439 Enhancing music instruction with available apps TOTAL GRANTS FALL 2013 $48,737 Grant Highlight - Students in art class benefit from grant requested by Aiden Wysocki and Terry Szpieg for a router, jigsaw and drills. Aiden Wysocki, 15 MacKenzie Bosscher, 14 Turner Sytsma, 15

9 February East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation STARS Gifts to the Foundation were made to honor stars in our school community. Below is the list of gifts made during the Fall of 2013 recognizing a favorite teacher, staff member or school employee. Thank you to the many contributors and to the many outstanding staff members who make East Grand Rapids Public Schools a great place to learn! Bill Behrendt Nancy Bylenga Jim Borst Grace McSorley Steve Brinks Cam Knuble John Burke Anna Knuble Brian Clay Cam Knuble Michelle Day Samantha Connor Kris DiVita Anna Knuble Ben Hammer Grace McSorley Lisseth Hoksbergen Anna Knuble Lakeside Specials Teachers and Support Staff Cameron Douglas & Family Lindsey Lantz Cam Knuble Bill Larson The McClure Family Kathy Larson Anna Knuble Emma & Megan Peceny Becky Martin Julia McSorley Heather McKinney-Rewa The McClure Family Grace McSorley Katherine Miller Cam Knuble Tom Morris 3rd grade class Carl Nestor (former teacher from ) Jim Glessner, 65 Cheryl Radecki 4th Grade Class Hollie Rademacher Anna & Cam Knuble Kaitlin Ronda Charlie Connor Mark Lafleur Cassandra Rood Cam Knuble Lynda Rupke Cliff Jones & Leena Mammen Jill Smith Anna Knuble Julia McSorley Chris Stabile Rotem Marx Peter Stuursma Nancy Bylenga Scott Titus Grace McSorley Laura Woolford Anna Knuble Julia McSorley We want to thank all EGR staff for providing an exceptional educational experience for our students and making a difference in their lives. Recognize a Star in Your Child s Life Recognize a star in your child s life by making a tax-deductible donation of $20 or more to the East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation in honor of a special person. We will acknowledge your star in a special section of the next newsletter. In addition, we will provide you with a certificate to present to your honoree. What a wonderful way to thank those special stars in our lives! STAR AWARDS Your Name Address City, State & Zip $20+ STAR Award *Staff, *Teacher *Appreciation & Recognition- Recognize a favorite teacher, staff member or school employee $20+ Jimmy Gerken Award of Appreciation and Thanks- Recognize a coach who has made an impact in your child s life Please print the name of the individual to be acknowledged as you wish it to appear. Please print your name exactly as you wish it to appear. Amount enclosed Please mail to: East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation 2915 Hall Street SE East Grand Rapids, MI Rob Henkey, Mark Hoekstra, Jeff Hoppman, Paul Solberg, David Wiener 7/8ers Football Team John Preston, Mike Sekulich, Mark Wassink 2013 Rocket Football Team Jamie Billo, Dave Mitchell, Tim Ward 2013 Rocket Football Team Jimmy Gerken Award of Appreciation and Thanks Fall 2013 Scott Hall, Rob Kowalewski, Mark White 2013 Rocket Football Team George Bar Barcheski, Alex Zy Zykowski, Chuck Thomps Thompson Jim Robertson, 75

10 10 February 2014 UPCOMING REUNIONS Mark your calendars for these 2014 reunions! More reunion information may be found at Class of th Reunion June 13-15, 2014 Contact: Judy (Gamble) Sheppard at or (616) Class of th Reunion August 15-17, Contact: Lou Murray at Class of th Reunion July 18-20, Contact: Lisa Wenger-Menerick at or ALUMNI NEWS Class of th Reunion June 28, 2014 Contact: Andrew Gremel at or Mark Richards at Class of th+1 Reunion June 20-21, 2014 Contact Susie Albert at or (671) Reunion website: - Please RSVP by 4/30/14. Facebook page: EGR HS Class of 83 Class of th Reunion September 26-27, 2014 Contacts: John Fuller at JFuller@arnstein.com, or Melissa (Moore) Janes at mmjanes2000@gmail.com Facebook page: Class of th Reunion September 26-27, 2014 Contact: Sarah Conway at sarahbconway@hotmail.com Class of th Reunion Contact: Andrew Martin at amartin.68@gmail.com Reunion planning has begun for a November 2014 reunion. Class of 1973 began their 40th reunion event with a high school tour. Class of th Reunion July 19, 2014 Reunion website: Facebook page: East Grand Rapids High School Class of 1974 Contact: Sam Bander at drsambander@gmail.com The Alumni Association maintains alumni records and assists with planning of Alumni events such as class reunions. Updating your contact information will ensure you receive reunion information for your class. Maria Allen, Alumni Relations Coordinator, is available to support your reunion planning efforts. Contact Maria at mallen@egrps.org. INTERLOCHEN YEARBOOKS NEEDED Class of 1948 Class of 1953 Class of 1963 Class of 1963 in honor of Lou Murray, 64 Class of 1963 CLASS REUNION GIFTS Class of 1967 Crowne Plaza Grand Rapids in honor of Class of 1967 Class of 1972 Joe O Malley Class of 1986 Class of 1986 Britt Bergstrom O Malley Class of 1993 Class of 1993 in honor of Katie Stuursma McIntosh, 93 Class of 1993 Class of 2002 Class of 1964 members enjoy the senior bench donated by the Class of 1961 EGRSF is in need of copies of Interlochen yearbooks for our archives. If you have a copy that you would like to donate, please contact Maria Allen, Alumni Relations Coordinator at mallen@egrps.org. Specific years include:

11 February ALUMNI DIRECTORY We appreciate your participation! Thank you to all of our alumni that updated your contact information with Harris Connect for the East Grand Rapids High School 2014 Alumni Directory. If you did not order a copy of the directory and would like one, there may still be time. You may contact Harris Connect customer service at Please note that any updated biographical information submitted directly to the East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation, and not to Harris Connect, may not be included in the 2014 publication due to the publisher s inability to verify the information directly with the individual. If you would like to update your contact information with EGRSF-Alumni Association please go to our Contact Us page at If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Maria Allen, Alumni Relations Coordinator, at mallen@egrps.org or (616) Seniors enjoying the Homecoming Parade 1939 Kenneth Muir 1940 Frank Lee 1941 Robert H. Bennett, Jr. Robert H. Davis 1943 James Smith LaVange Sally (Coleman) Waite 1945 Charlotte A. (Hickman) Easly Heiser 1946 Sheila A. Mulvihill 1948 Thomas Roderick 1949 Margaret Polly (Stuart) Gray Anne (Stuart) Reisman 1951 Avis (Hardaker) Ivey IN REMEMBRANCE 1952 David A. Hamilton 1953 Judith (Borden) Missad 1959 James F. Wendell Jr Walter H. Faget III 1967 Stephen L. Armstrong 1969 Bruce Kimball 1970 Gregory J. Wolf 1976 Jody (Whitman) Dreher 2013 Keeland T. Johns EGRPS Former Personnel Beverly Barrett Irene K. Robberson We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the alumni who have passed away since our last publication. They will be greatly missed. We apologize for any errors or omissions. Please help us stay informed by contacting us at (616) or egrsf@egrps.org. Jody (Whitman) Dreher passed away September 19, She was a 1976 EGR graducate and Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Georgetown University. Combining her love of language and music, Jody created Sing Your Way to Spanish, a unique and popular Spanish Education CD for children. She taught Spanish through music in elementary school, high school, and college and entertained in community settings nationwide. Jody lived in Hollywood, FL, and is survived by her husband, Joel, son David and daughter, Danielle. Jody had great memories of her EGR years and loved returning for Pioneer football games. Submitted by Susan (Whitman) Harrison, 79 Share, Update, Inquire Contact the Alumni Association at egrsf.org/alumni/contact-us to share your news, update your contact information, or request information. Be sure to like the East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation and Alumni Association on Facebook. Find us at facebook.com/pages/east-grand-rapids-schools-foundation-and-alumni-association. We love to hear from you!

12 East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation 2915 Hall Street SE East Grand Rapids, MI NON-PROFIT U.S. Postage PAID Grand Rapids, MI Permit #907 February 2014 Thank you for supporting East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation. Please include this form with your donation. You will receive a letter of receipt for your tax-deductible gift. If you would like to make your donation online please visit our website: Name (as you wish to be recognized on printed materials) Address City/State/Zip Phone East graduate(s) Class year(s) Please accept my gift of: $100 $250 $500 $1000 & above Other $ Please charge my VISA Master Card Discover Credit Card # Exp. Date Amount $ I would like my gift to be used: Wherever Needed Most EGR Now! - Program/Project Support EGR Forever! - Endowment Fund I wish to honor a special person with this gift: I wish to remember a special person with this gift: I/We have remembered EGRSF in my/our estate plans. Please send me/us information on how to remember EGRSF in my/our will. I plan to make a matching gift through my employer. Employer name Please make checks payable to: East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation. Donations may be sent to: 2915 Hall St. SE, East Grand Rapids, MI or donate online at: