Endowment Witnesses Growth
Since the long-term stability of STVM is so important, the growth of Endowment was a focus growth area during the recently concluded five-year Share the Vision Capital Campaign. Beginning with the lead donation from the Brennan Family at the start of Share the Vision, which encouraged many families to establish new scholarships and to support the Endowment, we enjoyed a tremendous five-year growthperiod. During this period we saw anastounding 274% growth in the value of Endowment if you consider donations plus investment income. More importantly, in this same time period, the Endowment has gifted $1.6 million to STVM.
The continued growth of the Endowment through donations, capital campaigns, and grant monies is central to our commitment to making a Catholic education affordable and attainable through scholarships and tuition assistance. The Endowment Board was established in 1983 and has 22 members. The board recently welcomed new members Mike Piglia, Tony Tricomi, Susie Gaebel Wallace VM91, and Dick Waltz M54.
Antonino Scholarship
John Barnes VM80 shares his Memorial Scholarship story
The St. Vincent-St. Mary scholarship program has benefited many a person through the years and still continues today. My name is John Barnes VM08 and the scholarship program at STVM has helped me to get where I am today through Nick and Eileen Antonino. I was blessed to be the first recipient of their scholarship.
For those who may not know the Antoninos, they are some of the most caring and friendly people that I have had the pleasure of meeting. Ever since I accepted their scholarship as a freshman, there has been a type of bond that the Antoninos and my family have shared.
I remember when my mom and I first met the Antoninos at the scholarship breakfast and thinking, “These people sure are nice.” I never imagined in a million years that they would come to my graduation party and take us to dinner before I went back to The University of Dayton. In closing, I would like to say thank you to the Antoninos and all of the other alumni who contributed to my success. I would again like to thank the STVM scholarship program because without it, I would not be the man that I am today. Good luck Class of 2010 and of course GO IRISH!!
John Barnes, VM80
Helping Hands Across Half a Century
We gave so another can learn. We gave so the vision could be shared.
The St. Vincent Class of 1959 held their 50th Class Reunion in September, 2009. It was decided to make two donations to STVM from the V59 Class. The first, in the amount of $1,000.00, to help fund the Irish Academic Partners, a tuition based program. The second, in the amount of $1,500.00, to share the continuing vision of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, by purchasing a polished granite stone to be placed in the Walk of Champions at the Cosgrove Center. It will be inscribed with a message from the St. Vincent High School Class of 1959.
St. Vincent High School Class of 1964 Scholarship
Classmates honor deceased classmates by establishing Memorial Scholarship
To mark the occasion of their 45th Reunion, the St. Vincent Class of 1964 decided to honor and to memorialize their deceased classmates or spouses in perpetuity through the establishment of a new scholarship. For the St. Vincent Class of 1964 classmates, this signified the perfect way to create a memorial for their classmates while supporting their alma mater and helping deserving students to receive a Catholic education at STVM. On November 11, 2009, Bill Bertsch and Terry Steel, representatives of the class, met with Don Utrup M56, Endowment Board President, and Susie Gaebel Wallace VM91, Endowment Board Assistant Treasurer, to formally establish the St. Vincent Class of 1964 Memorial Scholarship as part of the STVM Endowment Trust. It is the goal of the St. Vincent Class of 1964 to fully fund and to award this scholarship prior to their 50th Reunion in fall 2014. What a special way to celebrate a hallmark reunion! Members of the St. Vincent Class of 1964 agree that this is a beautiful and meaningful way to remember their classmates and to help future students attain a STVM education. It is their wish that their scholarship inspires fellow alumni to consider asimilar memorial to their classmates.
Matt Kauffman 5k Memorial Run
The 12th Annual Matt Kauffman 5K Open Memorial Run in memory of Matt Kauffman VM97 is scheduled for August 7, 2010 at Goodyear Metro Park. Since Matt was a young alumnus when he passed away and since the run benefits St. Vincent-St. Mary students, we encourage all our alumni to dust off their running shoes and join the fun and support the project.
Matt Kauffman was a 1997 graduate of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School who ran track and cross country. He was an athlete and a scholar. As one of the Class of 1997 salutatorians, Matt had a promising future, but he died suddenly in October of 1997 while attending Ohio State University. In honor of Matt, the cross country and track program of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School has a 5K Memorial Run on the second Saturday in August. This year will be the 12th Annual Matt Kauffman 5K Memorial Run. The proceeds from the benefit run goes to the Matt Kauffman Memorial Scholarship at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. Sponsors and participants are needed!
This is a wonderful event, affordably priced at only $12.00 per participant and we hope you can join us for our annual “meet the team – and alumni runners’ picnic.” This always follows the race and is free to all family members.
New Scholarship - Jim Pier Memorial Scholarship
On September 4, 2009, The Jim Pier Memorial Golf Tournament was held at Good Park Golf Course. This event brought together family and friends of Jim Pier to not only celebrate his legacy of leadership, generosity and service to the community, but also to raise funds for his named scholarships at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School and St. Sebastian School. The golf outing was a great success and $14,500 was presented for deposit to the endowed Jim Pier Memorial Scholarship Fund. The family is very excited that a scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student for the 2010-2011 school year.
Jim Kelly Memorial Scholarship Set for May 20, 2010
The Jim Kelly Memorial Scholarship Reverse Raffle and Silent Auction is scheduled for Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at Guy’s Party Centre. You won’t want to miss this gala event which brings together both old and new friends of our Irish community. This popular fundraiser, for the benefit of our Endowment Fund, is always a sell-out so plan now for an evening of delicious food and spirited bidding of unique gifts. Tickets are $100 each for a chance to win the $3,000 grand prize. This cost includes two dinners, if requested. This reverse raffle has become known as a “reunion” of many of our longtime, as well as new, supporters. Mark your calendars!
The Jim Kelly Memorial Scholarship of the STVM Endowment Fund has helped eased the tuition burden for over 110 STVM students since 1989! For more information, call Jerry Kelly at 330-253-9113.
