the wilson school 2012-2013 annual report

AN EXTRAORDINARYEXPERIENCE INELEMENTARY EDUCATION

THE WILSON SCHOOL’S 2012-2013 ANNUAL REPORT

The Wilson School • Pre-Kindergarten — Sixth Grade

Our MissionTo prepare students for success in an ever-changing world, our exceptional educators combine classic and innovative methods within a warm, nurturing environment.

Providing our students:• an outstanding academic education• an awareness of their creative abilities• an understanding of their social responsibilities• a respect for and value of differences in people and points of view• a sense of responsibility for their personal and physical well-being

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Report from the

Head of SchoolDear Friends:

I wonder if Mabel Wilson envisioned that the school she founded in 1913 would reach 100 years old? Or that 186 students would be filling a newly renovated space with the smiles and laughter of a true joy of learning? The 2012-13 academic year was just that milestone for The Wilson School, and it was such a pleasure to be part of this celebratory year for our thriving school.

With the building under construction in September, we started classes in our home away from home at the Maryland Campus. The first days of school always are special at Wilson, and our centennial year was particularly poignant.

Beginning in September and throughout the year, our amazing students and teachers recognized this historic anniversary with monthly assemblies focusing on the decades. The students gave performances and presentations that helped all of us learn about the past 100 years through news events, inventions, clothing styles, popular toys and more. It was quite a sight to behold when, during one assembly, the full student body (and many adults) danced The Twist. Each of these assemblies concluded the same way, with students and faculty singing a commemorative piece written by our very own Rebecca Donaldson.

As another special tribute, many members of our community contributed to capturing the rich history of Wilson in a commemorative book. Making it even more special is that one of Wilson’s legends, Eugene D. Ruth, authored this work entitled, The Wilson School; Celebrating Excellence Since 1913.

It was no small accomplishment that at the start of 2013, we resumed classes at 400 DeMun Avenue. The building had been lovingly restored, and the entire school community immediately felt at home again. Wilson School was in its 100th calendar year and in a facility befitting of our move into our Second Century of Excellence. Further, the mission-centric projects from the Centennial Campaign were complete. The additions of a library classroom and the innovation room strongly support the way Wilson approaches instruction by using classic and innovative methods. The front entrance is a welcoming statement for

families and such a complement to the emphasis we place on being a nurturing environment for children.

Throughout the second semester it was a special treat to see the unique benefits of a Wilson education continue to come to life through the achievements of our students. As in years past, the Student Achievements Assembly celebrated students who earned recognitions at local, regional, state-wide and national levels. This always is an inspiring event that speaks strongly to the importance of diligence and putting forth your very best effort. Demonstrating that Wilson values creative arts, the full student population participated in a collective mosaic project. With the assistance of a visiting artist, students completed two striking works of art that are permanently mounted in the hall outside of the innovation room.

The accomplishments of our graduating Class of 2013 exemplify well the caliber of our outstanding students and exceptional teachers. The students in the Class of 2013 earned an impressive rate of acceptance to their secondary schools, and these twenty spectacular young ladies and young men ultimately chose attendance at eight prominent local schools. This graduating class also proved its academic prowess by exceeding Wilson’s norm of students scoring in the top ten percentile nationally.

Wilson’s centennial was memorable on so many levels, not the least of which was the unique opportunity to connect with and further strengthen our community. The Centennial Gala was a spectacular event, allowing the parents and friends such an enjoyable evening. And in keeping with the pulse of the year, the 2012-13 end of year school picnic was the largest attended Wilson event in history. Over 700 of our ‘closest friends’ came together for wonderful food, great music, and enjoyable activities held at the World’s Fair Pavilion in Forest Park.

Words cannot adequately express the gratitude owed to so very many people who made this a truly exceptional 100th year for The Wilson School!

Thad Falkner Head of School


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Report from the

Board PresidentDear Friends:

Wilson’s 100th year was truly a remarkable time to celebrate our distinguished history of providing an outstanding education in a nurturing, compassionate environment. Wilson continues to be at the forefront of independent education, and we have undergone vital and exciting strategic initiatives to strengthen and prepare the school for the next 100 years. Through the fire repair, capital construction, fundraising efforts and centennial activities, the Wilson community embraced the tremendous challenges and great opportunities with a strong sense of purpose, dedication and enthusiasm.

Fire Repair Efforts On January 7, 2013, Wilson students and faculty resumed classes at 400 DeMun. The preceding nine months were spent restoring the DeMun facility, with much attention given to ensuring we maintain our warm environment while preserving the historic nature of our unique space. The restoration enabled us to reconfigure many of our classroom spaces for optimal learning and relocate key administrative offices for maximum visibility of our school leaders.

Capital Construction Projects At the same time as the fire repair, Wilson completed construction of our capital projects – the innovation room, renovated front entrance, expanded foreign language room and dedicated library teaching space. These projects support our mission of blending classic educational practices with innovative techniques.

Fundraising Success The transformative capital projects were made possible by the tremendous success of the Wilson Centennial Campaign. During 2012-13, the campaign reached a fundraising milestone of $2.0 million making it the largest and most successful capital campaign in school history. These results enable us to fully fund the capital projects and add to the endowment that is so critical to our future. In addition, for the first time in school history, Wilson achieved 100% parent participation in Annual Giving, raising a total of $248,108 towards our Annual Fund and Excellence Program. The Excellence Program not only supports outstanding professional development opportunities for our faculty (well above the national norm) but is a catalyst for innovation and experiential curriculum.

Looking Forward Over the past ten years, Wilson has been transformed in many ways, with the addition of the gym, the expansion of the library, the establishment of the Excellence Program and the completion of the latest capital projects. Believe it or not, 2003 is the year the entire building was first air-conditioned! Wilson has addressed many of the goals outlined in our 2010 strategic plan, so it is time for us to look to the future.

The Board began a new strategic planning process with a day-long retreat in April 2013. At that time, we examined trends among independent schools around the world and discussed areas to explore that can propel Wilson even further. Over an 18-24 month period, trustees, faculty, staff and parent volunteers will delve deeper to gain insights and develop potential strategies in excellence in marketing, internationalism and globalism, and new revenue sources. We have outstanding leadership overseeing this strategic planning process and, by fall 2014, the Board hopes to share the results that will position Wilson for continued success in the next ten years and well beyond.

In Conclusion As the parent of a Wilson School graduate, it is clear to me that Wilson’s outstanding educators prepare our students for much success in life. I encourage everyone to engage in our children’s education and immerse yourself in the Wilson community. The strength of our programs, the quality of faculty and staff, and the achievements and success of our students are second to none.

Thank you all for your overwhelming support of Wilson during this transformative year. I am deeply grateful for the dedication, enthusiasm, hard work and patience shown by our families, faculty, administration, friends and trustees as we completed the fire restoration and capital construction projects and returned to our ‘home’ at 400 DeMun. The Wilson community is truly special, and I am thankful to be a part of it.

Ashley George Gill President, Board of Trustees

Board of TrusteesAshley George GillPresident

Kelly FlemingVice President

Megan PhilipSecretary

Rob AkredAlex Berger IIIJudson CalkinsDavid ChristensonDavid FarrellCatherine A. FaughtGeorge FujiiLaVonne GingerMichael GreeneSteve KrekelerRobert McCormickLisa Prinster-MesseyLinda RobySteve Shepley

Ex OfficioThad FalknerHead of School

Mary McKownPA President

Advisory CouncilCicardi Bruce, Jr.Candy CadyJessica LissTheresa MulliganIrma PattonFlorence ShinkleRobin Wald


With Special Thanks...Fire Repair and RelocationAlex Berger III, TrusteeCarey Edwards, TR,i ArchitectsGeorge Fujii, TrusteeMichael Greene, TrusteePat Lawlor, Lawlor CorporationElaine Moss, Parent VolunteerJohn Prosser, Prosser Moving & StorageKarla Ritter, Ritter Berkeley Consulting EngineersAndrew Ruben, Former TrusteeJeff Stecker, Lawlor CorporationLarry Swan, KPFF EngineersMarie UnanueThe City of ClaytonSchool District of Clayton - AdministrationSchool District of Clayton - BoardSchool District of Clayton - FacilitiesWoodard Restoration

Centennial CelebrationsLisa Prinster-Messey, ChairTrisha BeckerMelinda BiermanSuzanne BoyleLisa ChristensonKelly FlemingSam Fox, EvntivTanya FrenchSally GelfmanChris GeorgenDawn JungermannMegan PhilipAndrew RubenEugene D. RuthLeila SadatMarie UnanueDebbie Wilhelms

At The Wilson School, we pride ourselves on our nurturing environment where every student feels known and connected to the community.

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Head of SchoolThad Falkner

Assistant Head of SchoolAndrea Ruth

Administrative CoordinatorMarie Unanue

Director of AdmissionLaura Hartung

Director of DevelopmentChris Georgen

Coordinator of FinanceCyndi Ludwinski

School SecretaryJeannie Shay

Student Services CoordinatorMiguel Figueras

Summer Camp CoordinatorMichael Hinkebein

Pre-KindergartenLinda NoelDebbie Wilhelms

Junior KindergartenFritz FahrenkampAmy Wilson

Senior KindergartenMichael HinkebeinMary Jaeger

First GradeRachel DixonPenny Lyles

Second GradeMiguel FiguerasMaureen Zeman

Third GradeCarolyn CadyMara Goldschmidt

Fourth GradeRoberta GoldfederLisa Leuther

Fifth GradeLaurie FinkenkellerKevin McGinnis

Sixth GradeCharla GrayJoseph Thomas

Science—Grades 4, 5 and 6Angie Zinkl

TechnologyMelika Panneri

LibraryPamela Comello

ArtDiane SignorMary Beth Tipton

French/LatinJoana Ocros-Ritter

MusicRebecca Donaldson

Physical EducationRachel Simpson

FacultyAdministration


The first tenet of the Wilson Way is Academics – First and Foremost. For the past 100 years, one of the hallmarks of The Wilson School has been an outstanding academic education.

The success of our students is not only demonstrated through data, such as standardized test scores, but also through the traits our Wilson students embody.

Our students master essential skills, develop problem-solving abilities, face challenges, gain academic confidence and self-assurance, think independently, become voracious readers, and stay curious as they become lifelong learners.

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Our students consistently rank in the top 10th percentile nationally in achievement testing and enjoy excellent secondary school placement. We are proud that they become good citizens and leaders in their professions and communities, because of the strong academic foundation set at Wilson.


Academic Achievements


Scores from the Comprehensive Testing Program by Educational Records Bureau (ERB)10-year averages of test scores for The Wilson School Sixth Grade Students show those who ranked at the 90th, 75th and 50th percentiles achieved nationally at the following percentiles:

Ever since The Wilson School graduated its first class, our alumni have gone on to be accepted to some of the most prestigious colleges and universities throughout the United States.• Boston University• Brown University• California Institute of Technology• Columbia University• Duke University• Harvard University• Northwestern University• Princeton University• Stanford University• University of Notre Dame• Washington University in St. Louis• Wellesley College• West Point U.S. Military Academy• Yale University

Recent Achievements of Wilson Alumni:• Presidential Scholars• National Merit Scholars• National Merit Semi-Finalists• National Merit Letters

of Commendation• National Achievement Awards for

Outstanding Black Students• Missouri “Bright Flight”

Scholarships from the Missouri General Assembly

• St. Louis Post-Dispatch Scholar Athletes

Students in the class of 2013 were accepted to the following schools:• Chaminade College

Preparatory School• Crossroads College

Preparatory School• John Burroughs School• Mary Institute/St. Louis

Country Day• Saint Louis Priory School• Thomas Jefferson School• Villa Duchesne and

Oak Hill School• Visitation Academy• Westminster Christian

Academy• Whitfield School

Providing an exceptional education comes first and foremost at The Wilson School.


Scores from the Comprehensive Testing Program by Educational Records Bureau (ERB) 10-year averages of test scores for The Wilson School Sixth Grade Students show those who ranked at the 90th, 75th and 50th percentiles achieved nationally at the following percentiles:

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1913 exceptional educators • classic instruction • innovative methods • nurturing environmentsince

Academic AchievementsMEASURING EXCELLENCE 2013-2014:

The first tenet of the Wilson Way is Academics – First and Foremost. For over 100 years, one of the hallmarks of The Wilson School has been an outstanding academic education. The success of our students is not only demonstrated through data, such as standardized test scores, but also through the traits our Wilson students embody. Our students master essential skills, develop problem-solving abilities, face challenges, gain academic confidence and self assurance, think independently, become voracious readers, and stay curious as they become lifelong learners.

Our students consistently rank in the top 10th percentile nationally in achievement testing and enjoy excellent secondary school placement. We are proud that, because of the strong academic foundation set at Wilson, they become good citizens and leaders in their professions and communities.

Recent Achievements of Wilson Alumni:• Presidential Scholars• National Merit Scholars• National Merit Semi-

Finalists• National Merit Letters of

Commendation

• National Achievement Awards for Outstanding Black Students

• Missouri “Bright Flight” Scholarships from the Missouri General Assembly

• St. Louis Post-Dispatch Scholar Athletes

• Chaminade College Preparatory School• Crossroads College Preparatory School• John Burroughs School• Mary Institute/St. Louis

Country Day• Saint Louis Priory School

• Thomas Jefferson School• Villa Duchesne and Oak

Hill School• Visitation Academy• Westminster Christian

Academy• Whitfield School

Graduates of The Wilson School have been recognized locally and nationally for their academic achievements.

Ever since The Wilson School graduated its first class, our alumni have gone on to be accepted to some of the most prestigious colleges and universities throughout the United States.

• Boston University• Brown University• California Institute of Technology• Columbia University • Duke University• Harvard University• Northwestern University• Princeton University• Stanford University• University of Notre Dame• Washington University in St. Louis• Wellesley College• West Point U.S. Military Academy• Yale University

Students in the class of 2013 were accepted to the following schools:

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Annual Giving Campaign CabinetAnnual Giving ChairLeon Waxer

Parents’ ChairNuviah Shirazi

Grandparents’ ChairsMary Ellen & Donald Hawf

Class CaptainsTeresa Benbenek Eric CarmichaelPaula D’AngeloHillary ElfenbeinBart FrenchMichael GreeneMelanie KeeneySteve KrekelerChristopher McKeanMatthew PhilipRonald RobyRuben RosarioTiwi & Mark Rush

Thistle Society Cornerstone Members

Gift of $7,500 and AboveHeather & Rob AkredCandy & Flip CadyCatherine A. FaughtAngela Zeng & Shawn HuMichelle & Robert McCormickKaisa-Leena & Charles StuckeChristine Moody & Stephen TilleryTom Wendel

Thistle Society Leadership CircleGift of $5,000 to $7,499Ashley George Gill & Scott GillJoy & Jay LissRobin & Joel Prakken Thistle Society 1913 BenefactorGift of $3,000 to $4,999AnonymousMelinda & Jeffrey BiermanJill & Ryan BoganLisa & David ChristensonReneé & Marvin DufnerHélène Urvoaz & David FarrellMary & Gerard GuntherKerri & Ray HartmannTania Beasley-Jolly & William JollyK. C. & Fernando Mercé Betsy Tuttle-Newhall & Phil NewhallSusan Culican & John PruettLinda & Ronald RobyRachel & Scott RoseBettina & Stephen StraussJennifer & Jason Woods

Thistle Society SponsorGift of $1,500 to $2,999AnonymousStacey AsherKelly Fleming & Philippe BalletTera Harrington & Gregory BantrupMary & Andy BlattClare & Paul BradyElaine Moss & Alan BreckenridgePilar & Judson CalkinsTrisha Becker & Eric CarmichaelHillary & Daniel ElfenbeinTanya & Bart French

Terri & George FujiiPaula D’Angelo & Sebastian GalianiSally & Steve GelfmanAbby & Joe GoldbergJanet & Tom HorlacherMarye Gleva & Chuck HuddlestonNancy JoistMelanie & Tim KeeneyLori & Steve KrekelerLisa Prinster-Messey & Rick MesseyPeggy & Andrew NewmanAllégra Clément-Bayard &

Andrew NewmanLori & Andrew O’BrienMegan & Matthew PhilipSteve ShepleyAlison & Scott SilvestrySarah Griesbach & Florian ThomasJessica Liss & Steve TraubeElna Nagasako & Leon Waxer

Wilson PartnerGift of $800 to $1,499Nuviah Shirazi & Stephen ClarkNettie Orthwein DodgeMarilyn & Thomas GolianChris Merryman Gueck & Jim GueckBrooke Shadel & Steven LawrenceKimberly & Eric LivingstonDoreen Salli & Christopher NelsonMiriam RodinJoyce Koenig &

Kenneth SchowengerdtNikoleta Kolovos & Douglas SchuererNauty & Kevin TeubnerMarianne & Emil Unanue


2012-2013

Annual Giving



Wilson PromoterGift of $250 to $799Oksana & Vadim BaramCynthia & Alex Berger IIIOlivia BourAmanda & Matthew CashenMegan & Michael ClearyAnne Pokoski & Ian CohenChristina & Sean DohertyJean & Francis DudaShelly & Mike EdwardsKorey EwingAmy & Thad FalknerSusy Stark & Paul FendlerJulie FriedmanMiechele Catt & Josh GoldstienMolly & Peter GrayMary Ellen & Donald HawfAmy & Andrew HogensonJayne & Jerry JackoBill KafigVictoria & Stephen LeRescheLisa & Tim LeutherMarni Dillard & Robert MartynMary & Michael McKownMargaret MilbournTheresa & Michael MulliganIrma PattonMarcia McCabe & John RaneyJeff RushRebecca Glenn & Eugene D. RuthGentry SayadKimberly & Rodney ScalesMaria & Charles SchweizerNicole ShelledyMichelle & Tim SwansonJeannette & Nathan ThompsonMarie UnanueJi Youn Park & Andrew Yoo

Wilson FriendGift up to $249Margaret & Zachary BaischCathy & Jan BanschCanan & Burchan BayazitTeresa BenbenekShadab & Kashif BhuttoIsabel & Craig BiesterfeldCarolyn CadyLetah CarruthersMartha CharepooPamela ComelloJocelyn & Herbert DamperMatthew DeWaelscheRachel & Jesse DixonRebecca DonaldsonFortune & Patricia DuganSarah & Bob Dunn

Dianne & Gerald ElfenbeinJohn Curtis EnglerKatya EvansFritz FahrenkampKaren & Miguel FiguerasLaurie & Bob FinkenkellerRollin & Diane FishbackNancy J. FrantzKeith FullerJohn GatesChris GeorgenDora & John GianoulakisSara & Eric GilbertRoberta & Maury GoldfederMara & Rich GoldschmidtCaroline GoldschmidtAngela GonzalesWendy & William GreenAnne-Marie & Dominic GreeneMelissa & Michael GreeneDeborah Finkelstein & Rob GrimmCissy & Jim HackingEliza & James HalcombLaura HartungMargaret HermesCynthia Whited &

Michael HinkebeinMary Cox & Johns HopkinsJames HorlacherJamila Hunter-GatesMary & Ray JaegerKelly JenningsAdrienne & Christopher JersanDawn & Kim JungermannCristi & Willie KingFriederike & Daniel KreiselGwendalyn Randolph &

Hermann KyrychenkoAllyse LoboncCyndi & Rob LudwinskiPenny LylesKathryn & Sidney MachefskyYumeng & Shawn MahoneyMary & Thomas MaxeinerAnne & Jeremy MayesJames McDonaldCarolyn & Kevin McGinnisMelanie & Christopher McKeanFred & Lara MeyersTwinda Murry & Thomas MillerLinda & Claude NoelLaxmi & Venkat NukalaMelika & Nick PanneriShannon ParkerJacqueline PerrymanJoana Ocros-Ritter & Detlef RitterElizabeth Blake & Ruben RosarioLeila Sadat & Andrew Ruben

Tiwi & Mark RushAndrea & Justin RuthFloyce & Jack ScherrerAnna & Duke SchuererKristin & Ben ScullyBeth Fisher & Amit ShahBipin & Karuna ShahJeannie & Terry ShayNicole ShelledyTatyana Demidovich &

Stanley ShenderovDiane SignorLuther SimmonsCarol & David SimpsonRachel SimpsonBeth Meyer & A. Dale StohreFemmy Puteri & Rangga SuciptoJoseph ThomasNicole WelchDebbie & Pete WilhelmsAmy & Mike WilsonMonica & Mohammed WitherspoonJulia Medvedeva & Alexey YamilovMaureen & Buz ZemanAngie & Ken Zinkl


Excellence Program DonorsHeather & Rob AkredKelly Fleming & Philippe BalletCanan & Burchan BayazitJill & Ryan BoganCarolyn CadyPilar & Judson CalkinsTrisha Becker & Eric CarmichaelAmanda & Matthew CashenLisa & David ChristensonNuviah Shirazi & Stephen ClarkPamela ComelloJocelyn & Herbert DamperMatthew DeWaelscheRachel & Jesse DixonNettie Orthwein DodgeRebecca DonaldsonShelly & Mike EdwardsHillary & Daniel ElfenbeinDianne & Gerald ElfenbeinKorey EwingFritz FahrenkampHélène Urvoaz & David FarrellCatherine A. FaughtKaren & Miguel FiguerasLaurie & Bob FinkenkellerNancy J. FrantzTerri & George FujiiPaula D’Angelo &

Sebastian GalianiChris GeorgenAshley George Gill & Scott GillAbby & Joe GoldbergRoberta & Maury GoldfederMara & Rich GoldschmidtMary Ellen & Donald HawfCynthia Whited & Michael HinkebeinMary & Ray JaegerKelly JenningsAdrienne & Christopher JersanTania Beasley-Jolly & William JollyLori & Steve Krekeler

Gwendalyn Randolph & Hermann Kyrychenko

Brooke Shadel & Steven LawrenceLisa & Tim LeutherKimberly & Eric LivingstonCyndi & Rob LudwinskiYumeng & Shawn MahoneyMarni Dillard & Robert MartynAnne & Jeremy MayesCarolyn & Kevin McGinnisMary & Michael McKownK. C. & Fernando MercéPeggy & Andrew NewmanLinda & Claude NoelLaxmi & Venkat NukalaJoana Ocros-Ritter & Detlef RitterMelika & Nick PanneriMegan & Matthew PhilipSusan Culican & John PruettMarcia McCabe & John RaneyTiwi & Mark RushJeff RushAndrea & Justin RuthKimberly & Rodney ScalesJoyce Koenig &

Kenneth SchowengerdtNicole ShelledyDiane SignorAlison & Scott SilvestryRachel SimpsonBeth Meyer & A. Dale StohreKaisa-Leena & Charles StuckeJoseph ThomasElna Nagasako & Leon WaxerNicole WelchDebbie & Pete WilhelmsAmy & Mike WilsonJennifer & Jason WoodsMaureen & Buz ZemanAngie & Ken Zinkl

Matching Gift CompaniesAnheuser-BuschBoeingExpress ScriptsMastercardMonsantoUS Bancorp FoundationWells Fargo

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Volunteer LeadershipAuction ChairsLisa ChristensonTanya FrenchMegan Philip

AdvertisingHeather & Rob AkredMelinda Bierman

Acknowledgements & MailingKerri Hartmann

AttendanceMelanie McKean

Class ProjectsShelly Edwards

Clean UpLori & Steve Krekeler

Dance CoordinatorMary Jaeger

DecorationsDevon Fischer

Program & InvitationDawn Jungermann

Program BookRob Akred

RafflesAnne-Marie & Dominic Greene

Sign-Up PartiesMarni Dillard & Michelle Swanson

Auction DonorsPK ClassJK ClassSK Class1st Grade Class2nd Grade Class3rd Grade Class4th Grade Class5th Grade Class6th Grade ClassHeather & Rob AkredAmerican GirlAnonymousBespoke CoutureBissinger’s Handcrafted ChocolateBlueberry Hill Restaurant & BarBob’s SeafoodJill & Ryan BoganMichael BrockersCandy & Flip CadyCarolyn CadyPilar & Judson CalkinsChallenger Learning Center - St LouisChase Park Plaza CinemasChesterfield Athletic ClubLisa & David ChristensonCite Works ArchitectsCity Coffeehouse & CreperiePam Comello & Elizabeth PlatteRachel & Jesse DixonRebecca DonaldsonDonut Drive-InDrury Hotels Company, LLCReneé & Marvin DufnerShelly & Mike EdwardsElectronic ArtsElleard Heffern Fine JewelersAmy & Thad FalknerHélène Urvoaz & David FarrellCatherine A. Faught

Karen & Miguel FiguerasFirst National Bank of St. LouisTanya & Bart FrenchFriends Image DesignFritz FahrenkampLaurie & Bob FinkenkellerTanya & Bart FrenchTerri & George FujiiChris GeorgenShannon & Trey GoedeAbby & Joe GoldbergRoberta & Maury GoldfederMara & Rich GoldschmidtGood SportCharla & Ashley GrayAnne-Marie & Dominic GreeneMelissa & Michael GreeneGregory’s Creative CuisineChris Merryman Gueck & Jim GueckPeter GuntherOlvido & Rodolfo HernandezCynthia Whited & Michael HinkebeinHome Wine KitchenInnsbrook Resort &

Conference CenterMary & Ray JaegerJohnny Mac’s Sporting GoodsKristin K. Scully PhotographyBrooke Shadel & Steve LawrenceLisa & Tim LeutherLookAfter Hair CompanyPenny LylesMad Science of St. LouisThe Magic HouseMarni Dillard & Robert MartynCarolyn & Kevin McGinnisMary & Michael McKownLisa Prinster-Messey & Rick MesseyMissouri Botanical GardenMissouri History Museum


2013 Centennial Gala

Museum of TransportationLinda & Claude NoelOh Lolli LolliOlioOlivette Bowling LanesMelika & Nick PanneriPatrick Ahearn- Bottle CellarsMegan & Matthew PhilipPRP Wine InternationalJoana Ocros-Ritter & Detlef RitterThe Ritz-Carlton ChicagoAndrea & Justin RuthSt. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis Carousel - Faust ParkSt. Louis RamsSt. Louis Science CenterSchlafly BeerNikoleta Kolovos & Douglas SchuererDiane SignorRachel SimpsonStraub’s MarketsStephen & Bettina StraussKaisa-Leena & Charles StuckeSubZero Vodka BarAnn & Allan SwansonTesoros del SolNauty & Kevin TeubnerTLC for Kids, Inc.Lindsay Negwer & Joseph ThomasMary Beth & Virgil TiptonTower Tee GolfUnited Fruit & Produce Co., Inc.Upper LimitsUrban Chestnut Brewing CompanyWalter Knoll FloristWehrenberg Theatres Inc.Debbie WilhelmsThe Wilson SchoolAmy & Mike WilsonMaureen & Buz ZemanAngie & Ken Zinkl

2013 Joy Liss Faculty Appreciation FundThe Joy Liss Faculty Appreciation Fund was established in honor of the many years of outstanding service given by Mrs. Joy Liss to The Wilson School. Contributions to the fund underwrite faculty attendance at the Thistle Auction.

AnonymousHeather & Rob AkredKelly Fleming & Philippe BalletCynthia & Alex Berger IIIElaine Moss & Alan BreckenridgePilar & Judson CalkinsTrisha Becker & Eric CarmichaelLisa & David ChristensonMegan & Michael ClearyGrace CollinsSandra DillardBarbara & Robert DonnellyReneé & Marvin DufnerHillary & Dan ElfenbeinHélène Urvoaz & David FarrellTanya & Bart FrenchTerri & George FujiiSally & Steve GelfmanAshley George Gill & Scott GillLaVonne & Kevin GingerMelissa & Michael GreeneChris Merryman Gueck & Jim GueckMarye Gleva & Chuck HuddlestonNancy & Stephen KidwellLori & Steve KrekelerJoy & Jay LissMarni Dillard & Robert MartynMichelle & Robert McCormickMary & Michael McKownLisa Prinster-Messey & Rick MesseyJeanne & John MulliganBetsy Tuttle-Newhall & Philip NewhallLori & Andrew O’BrienShannon Parker

Megan & Matthew PhilipRobin & Joel PrakkenFlorence RiceLinda & Ronald RobyAndi SchankmanSteve ShepleyAlison & Scott SilvestryMichelle & Tim Swanson Robin & Dan WaldEllen & Daniel WattElna Nagasako & Leon WaxerTom WendelAlice WolfePat & Michael Wolff

In-Kind DonorsMargaret & Zachary BaischBaisch & SkinnerThe Fabulous Motown RevueDawn JungermannAndrew NewmanOh Lolli LolliPeter SchankmanNicole ShelledyDavid WeisMonica Witherspoon



OfficersPresidentMary McKown

Vice PresidentLisa Christenson

SecretaryMelissa Greene

TreasurerKeith Fuller

Committees – Chair/Co-ChairsArtsoniaK.C. MercéChristine Moody

Autumn BoutiqueMelinda Bierman

Birthday Book ClubMarie Unanue

Birthday Bulletin BoardTiwi Rush

Book FairKerri HartmannElaine Moss

Cosmic BowlMarni DillardSally Gelfman

EmailChristine Moody

Scholastic Book FairRachel RoseAngela Zeng

School SuppliesMonica Witherspoon

Speaker SeriesK.C. Mercé

Staff AppreciationShelly EdwardsRachel Rose

Used Book SaleJill BoganMarni DillardSarah Griesbach

Wrapping Paper SaleHeather AkredReneé DufnerMelanie McKean

YearbookCathy BanschShelly EdwardsAbby Goldberg Andrew Newman

Parents’ Representative CommitteePK – Christy DohertyJK – Devon Fischer/Monica GuntherSK – Shelly Edwards1st – Jennifer Woods2nd – Rachel Rose3rd – K.C. Mercé4th – Tanya French5th – Clare Brady6th – Shannon Parker

AlternatesPK – Miechele CattJK – Bridget VargasSK – Angela Zeng1st – Melissa Greene2nd – Robin Prakken3rd – Reneé Dufner4th – Melinda Bierman5th – Cathy Bansch6th – Lisa Prinster-Messey

Parents’ Association Leadership


2012-13 2012-13 YTD 2013-14 ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE BUDGET

Income Items Passive Fundraising Dues $ 13,300 $ 13,000 $ 300 $ 13,000 Target 1,033 800 233 1,000 Schnucks 1,610 1,200 410 1,400 DirectTV 50 100 (50) 50

Total Passive Fundraising $ 15,993 $ 15,100 $ 893 $ 15,450

Active Fundraising (Net) Wilson Night Fundraisers (Blues/Cardinals/Etc.) $ 1,548 $ 1,400 $ 148 $ 1,500 Wrapping Paper Sale (Net Expenses/Class Trips) 2,998 2,500 498 2,500 Autumn Boutique 1,189 750 439 750 Wilson Wear 1,030 – 1,030 1,000 Wilson Nights (B&N, Pei Wei) 949 1,000 (51) 750 Artsonia – 200 (200) 200 Used Book Sale/Scholastic Book Fair 2,312 900 1,412 1,000 Miscellaneous – – – –

Total Active Fundraising $ 10,026 $ 6,750 $ 3,276 $ 7,700 Total Income $ 26,019 $ 21,850 $ 4,169 $ 23,150

Expenditures Events Cosmic Bowl $ (1,676) $ (2,000) $ 324 $ (2,000) School Picnic (7,000) (4,500) (2,500) (4,500) Speaker Series (2,028) (2,250) 222 (2,500) Wilson Family Nights (160) (200) 40 (200) Donations Class Trips: 5th Grade (100/child) (21 students for 2012-13) $ (2,100) $ (2,100) $ – $ (2,000) 6th Grade (175/child) (20 students for 2012-13) (3,500) (3,500) – (3,675) Donation to Centennial Campaign (2,000) (2,000) – (2,000) Special Donations - Discretionary (1,000) (1,000) – (1,000) Donation to Art Program – (200) 200 (200) Activities Staff Appreciation $ (2,278) $ (2,250) $ (28) $ (2,500) PA Meeting (757) (1,200) 443 (1,200) Sundry Items Yearbook $ (7) $ – $ (7) $ – Birthday Books (248) – $ (248) – School Supplies – – – – Total Expenditures (22,754) (21,200) (1,554) (21,775)

Accounting Correction Credit Correction – – – – Debit Correction – – – – Total Accounting Correction – – – –

TOTAL GAIN/LOSS $ 3,265 $ 650 $ 2,615 $ 1,375

The Wilson School Parents’ Association 2012-2013 Academic Year

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FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 2012

Changes in Unrestricted Net Assets Revenues and Support

Tuition $ 2,920,103 $ 3,005,805 Less: Scholarships and Financial Aid 351,439 297,865 Tuition - Net 2,568,664 2,707,940 Summer Programs 49,653 56,171 Extended Day Program 112,848 109,142 Auxiliary Programs 5,905 6,774 Application Fees 3,300 3,370 Other Student Fees 22,730 23,860 Annual Fund Contributions 187,182 161,119

Auction Income (net of expenses of $51,863 in 2013 and $27,212 in 2012) 80,338 78,385 Trivia Night Income (net of expenses of $645 in 2013

and $725 in 2012) 3,105 710 Interest and Dividend Income 1,287 1,576 Unrealized Losses on Investments (102) (2,998) Realized Losses on Investments (697) — Other Income 3,007 5,558 Net Assets Released From Restrictions 545,371 437,477 Total Unrestricted Revenues And Support 3,582,591 3,589,084

Expenses Educational Programs 2,516,069 2,473,574 General and Administrative 841,541 810,747 Fundraising 112,365 175,737 Total Expenses 3,469,975 3,460,058

Increase In Unrestricted Net Assets 112,616 129,026

Changes in Temporarily Restricted Net Assets Excellence Program Contributions 69,505 61,225 Auction Restricted for Innovation Room Equipment 14,100 — Capital Campaign Contributions 273,243 1,474,275

Endowment Interest and Dividend Income 3,105 1,737 Endowment Unrealized Gains 8,970 —

Net Assets Released From Restrictions (545,371) (437,477) Increase (Decrease) In Temporarily Restricted Net Assets (176,448) 1,099,760

Changes in Permanently Restricted Net Assets Irma Stender Patton Fund 100 — Capital Campaign Contributions 95,000 150,000 Increase in Permanently Restricted Net Assets 95,100 150,000

Increase In Net Assets, Before Extraordinary Expenses 31,268 1,378,786 Extraordinary Events Due to Fire* 2,016,714 (39,114) Increase In Net Assets, After Extraordinary Events 2,047,982 1,339,672

Net Assets - Beginning Of Year 2,820,175 1,480,503 Net Assets - End Of Year $ 4,868,157 $ 2,820,175

* 2013 Amount represents the building reconstruction cost less the carrying value of involuntary conversion of assets due to fire damage.


The Wilson School Financial Summary of Activities


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This report honors donors who have made gifts to The Wilson School during the 2012-2013 fiscal year. We have reviewed the names of the contributors listed as carefully as possible, but errors may still occur. If your name has been omitted, misspelled or incorrectly listed, please notify the Development Office.

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