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arrensburg
Volume 3, Issue 2
Fall 2013
Schools Foundation
Mission
Statement
The Foundation pursues
excellence beyond the
basics by supporting:
• Classroom Impact
Grants for Teachers
• Academic Excellence
Awards Banquet
• Scholarships
• Teacher Recognition
• Reunion Support
Directors
Bob Lotspeich
Chair
Lynn Solomon
Vice Chair
Jan Crouch
Secretary
Dr. Scott Patrick
Superintendent
Dr. Andy Kohl
Treasurer
Marshall Abney
Melva Andrew
Craig Coen
Barry Gilbert
Sherri Hibdon
Tom Kerber
Dr. Larry Landwehr
Drew Lewis
Heidi Moore
Janet Mudd
Dr. Deb Orr
Wanda Skelton
Donna Warden
Meridith Sauer
Director
Judy Long
Assistant Director
www.warrensburgfoundation.org
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660.747.7823
Founding Fifty Grows With Two New Members
The Warrensburg Schools Foundation is very
pleased that the Founding Fifty has grown
by two memberships since the beginning of
2013. The Cliff and Leah Harris family and the
Judith H. McClure memorial have become
the latest additions to the Founding Fifty
campaign that is ensuring the future of the
foundation.
Cliff and Leah Harris Family
Cliff and Leah
Harris
have
very
deep
roots in the
Warrensburg
communit y.
Both
are
Warrensburg
High
School
Alumni and they
each have two
sisters that
Evan, Leah and Cliff Harris at
graduated from Academic Excellence Banquet
Warrensburg
High School. Cliff has two adult children that
graduated from Warrensburg and he and
Leah have a child currently in the district.
They have three grandchildren with one
more on the way.
“We wanted to become Founding Fifty
members because we believe education is
very important. A strong school makes for a
strong community,” said Cliff.
Cliff and Leah are the owners and operators
of Cliff Harris Warrensburg Ford and
Warrensburg Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.
Judith H. McClure
Contributions made through the Judith
H. McClure memorial helped establish a
Founding Fifty membership
in Judith’s honor after her
passing February 14, 2013.
A longtime resident of
Warrensburg, Judy worked
in the Warrensburg R-VI
School District for 26 years
as a special education
teacher, early childhood
teacher and elementary
counselor.
Judith’s
husband, Arthur, who Judith H. McClure
preceded her in death in
1998, was chair of the Department of History
and Anthropology and university archivist at
the University of Central Missouri for 26 years.
All four of their children, Allison McClure
Cheesebrough, Arthur Kyle McClure, Amy
McClure Swearingen and Steven Anderson
McClure graduated from the Warrensburg
School District.
“Our mother chose to gift the Warrensburg
Foundation prior to her death so that she
could honor past co-workers and students
while continuing to impact future staff and
students in the district. Our family wishes
to continue this support after her passing in
hopes of encouraging others to honor mom’s
memory by also donating to the foundation,”
said her daughter, Amy.
The Founding Fifty is designed to build the
endowment of the Warrensburg Schools
Foundation to $500,000 to ensure the
Foundation’s longevity.
For more information on how you can
become a Founding Fifty member, please
contact Meridith Sauer at 660.747.7823.
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Founding
Fifty
The Founding Fifty is
designed to build the
endowment
of
the
Warrensburg
Schools
Foundation to $500,000
to ensure the Foundation’s
longevity. Donors may
give a minimum of $2,000
per year over a five-year
period by signing a pledge
or by giving the full amount
at one time. For more
information on how you
can become a Founding
Fifty member, please
contact Director Meridith
Sauer at 660.747.7823
or via email to msauer@
warrensburgr6.org.
Founding Fifty as of
August 1, 2013
Quarry City Savings & Loan
The Sterling Family
George & Betty Dixon Family
Foundation to Raise $75,000 For
Playground Equipment
Remember back to when you were sitting in a wooden desk,
the smell of Elmer’s Glue and pencil shavings in the air, trying
so hard to concentrate on what your teacher was saying but
your mind and eyes kept wandering to the window where
you could see the green grass and sunshine? You watched
the clock counting down the minutes until your class could
go to recess; five minutes seemed like an hour. Finally, your
teacher allowed your class to line up to leave the building and
you worked with all your might to quietly walk through the
halls. The door to the playground opened and the sunlight
was so bright you squinted but you didn’t care because
you were too busy filling your lungs with the crisp air. Joy
radiated through your body as you and all of your class mates
ran, arms waving through the air to the swing sets, slides and
monkey bars.
This fall over 430 students will enjoy that same euphoric
feeling at Ridge View Elementary and the Warrensburg
Schools Foundation is focusing on raising $75,000 towards
the safety improvement of their playground equipment. The
playground equipment at Ridge View Elementary is the last
of the four elementary schools to be updated.
We are asking our Foundation Friends, Alumni and Supporters
to consider becoming a Partner In Progress by helping us
raise the $75,000 for the safety updates. If you are interested
in becoming a Partner in Progress please contact Meridith
Sauer at 660.747.7823 or [email protected].
Andy & Susan Kohl Family
First Central Bank
Robin & Jan Crouch
Lynn & Jackie Harmon
Cliff & Leah Harris Family
Insurance & Benefits Group
Johnson County Title
Company
Lotspeich Automotive –
The Lotspeich Family
Thomas F. & Ann Achauer
Maidment
Major Saver
Lynn & Mary Solomon
Sue R. Crouch
Jeffrey W. Crouch
Judith H. McClure
Donor Levels and Benefits
Help us color in our Ridge View
Tiger as we raise money for
safety improvements for the
playground equpment.
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WPR Foundation
Color Splash 5K
WHS Homecoming
Weekend
October 12, 2013
The Warrensburg Schools Foundation
is very happy to announce that it will be
partnering with Warrensburg Parks and
Recreation for the Color Splash 5k to raise
money for safety improvements to Ridge
View Elementary’s playground equipment
during
WHS Homecoming Weekend,
Saturday, October 12th.
The Foundation is encouraging families
and runners to support Ridge View
Elementary by joining the colorful race. A
Tiger Cub Dash will be held for the younger
runners.
Come out and support Ridge View
Elementary and run, walk or stroll the
route.
You can find more information
about the Color Splash 5k at www.
warrensburgfoundation.org
or
the
Warrensburg Parks and Recreation
website at www.warrensburg-mo.com/
departments/parks-recreation.
Make Plans to Attend the 6th Annual Dinner and
Auction November 5th
Save the date and plan to attend the 6th Annual
Dinner and Auction to be held November 5,
2013 at the University of Central Missouri Union
Ballroom.
The evening is always an exciting night for all
attendees and includes a delicious dinner, 50/50
raffle, games, silent auction and a spirited live
auction.
Proceeds from this year’s event will be used for
safety improvements to Ridge View Elementary’s
playground equipment. The 2013-14 Classroom
Impact Grant winners will also be recognized.
We hope you will save the date and join us on
November 5th and help continue the tradition
of pursuing excellence beyond the basics!
Are you on
TEAM Tiger?
TEAM Tiger is a way
for the young, and
young at heart, to
show their tiger
spirit while cheering on
our Warrensburg Tigers.
Members will receive a
TEAM Tiger bundle of items
with their choice of a TEAM
Tiger sportspak and foam
finger OR a TEAM Tiger
lunchbox and tiger paw.
All Team TIGER members
will receive a pom
pom, spirit bracelet,
water bottle and
a free gift at the
WHS Homecoming
Football
game.
Membership
also includes a
chance to be chosen to be
a guest announcer with
Tiger Bob Lotspeich during
a home varsity football or
basketball game.
TEAM
Tiger membership does not
include entry fees to events,
nor supervision at events.
Parents may pick up TEAM
Tiger membership forms
from the Warrensburg R-VI
elementary schools, the
district office at 438 E. Market
Street or by completing
the online form at www.
warrensburgfoundation.
org. Membership is $10 per
student.
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2013 Academic Excellence Banquet Recognizes
Over 150 Students
WHS Alumni and Friends
Memberships are now available
for the 2013-2014 school
year. A one-year membership
is $20 and a Lifetime
membership is $250. Become
a member today at www.
WarrensburgFoundation.org.
THANK YOU to our current
Lifetime Alumni & Friends
1906 Nellie Hart Sterling
1968 Melva DeCeuster Andrew
1968 Steve Andrew
1970 Robin Crouch
1976 Steven Hezlerig
1976 Sherri McCoy Hibdon
1984 Susan Kohl
1985 Allison Sterling Ludlam
1986 Dr. Mark Curtis
1986 Danny Charles Ludlam
1987 Shannon Sterling Pierce
1989 Shawn Long
1991 Darin Baldwin
1991 Ryan Bowie
1995 Tiffany Sterling Gutierrez
1995 Michelle Moll Schubert
2000 Marshall Abney
2003 Darin Shreves
2006 Katie Shreves
2008 Brook Ludlam
2011 Danny Chase Ludlam
2011 Amanda Shreves
Friend Barbara Erikson
Friend Rosalie Gilbert
Friend Anita Gosney
Friend Norma Highlander
Friend Dr. Larry Landwehr
Friend Drew Lewis
Friend Lynn Solomon
Friend Dr. Duane Sterling
Friend Pat Sterling
Friend Donna Warden
Annual Memberships (‘12-’13)
2001 Matt Lotspeich
1971 Cindy Gable
On June 9, 2013 the Warrensburg Schools
Foundation hosted the 25th Annual
Academic Excellence Awards Banquet. Over
150 Warrensburg High School students were
recognized for reaching the top 15% of their
graduating class. Twenty-three seniors were
recognized for reaching and maintaining this
level all four years of high school. All students
received a medallion, designed especially for
this event. During the banquet the students
heard an inspiring speech from WHS Alumnus
Dr. Kendy Hess. Dr. Hess, a Harvard graduate
and assistant professor at the College of
the Holy Cross, shared a challenge to the
students to not only continue their current
work habits in regards to their education,
but to expect and look for the “sparks that
connect their education to the real world”;
thereby enlarging and enriching the world
around them. She assured the students by
expecting the “sparks” they would receive
much more from their education than just
knowledge and a good job, but a more
enhanced and meaningful life. The inspiring
message received a standing ovation.
In addition, the attendees celebrated
the 25th Anniversary of the Academic
Excellence Awards Banquet by recognizing
the original planners: Senator David Pearce,
Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce
Director in 1988; Mr. Marion Woods, 1988
Chamber President and emcee of the event
for 24 out of 25 years; Mrs. Marie Robison,
1988 education committee member; Mr.
Ivan Oestreich, 1988 education committee
member; State Senator David Doctorian, first
guest speaker; and Rev. Dr. Alex Wales, has
given the invocation for 24 out of 25 years.
All attendees received a commemorative gift
provided by the UCM University Store, the
Anniversary Sponsor for the evening.
The Warrensburg Schools Foundation
wishes to thank the community
sponsors that helped make this event
possible, especially the Warrensburg
Chamber of Commerce which provided
the student medallions.
Table Sponsors
Central Missouri Credit Union
Insurance and Benefits Group
Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Harmon
University of Central Missouri
JE Dunn Construction Company
Murdock Banner Financial Group
Lifetime Animal Center
Student Sponsors
Gillum & Gillum, CPA
MFA Oil Company
Hwy 13 North Antiques & Collectibles
Ear, Nose and Throat of Warrensburg
Bill and Dorothy James
King’s Chef Buffet
Phil & LuRae Shreves
Finnane-Robison Dental, LLC
Allergy and Asthma Consultants
Dennis & Dr. Deb Orr
Dr. and Mrs. Alex Wales
Wanda Skelton, State Farm Insurance.
Dr. Kendy Hess
Four Year Academic Excellence
Award Recipients
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2013 Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament Raises
Almost $7,000 for Ridge View Playground Upgrades
The Warrensburg Schools Foundation Alumni
& Friends 2nd Annual Golf Tournament was
held April 20, 2013. Over 70 golfers and 30
sponsors raised nearly $7,000 for the Partners
in Progress campaign to improve the equipment
and safety of the Ridge View playground. The
campaign received kick-off donations from
JE Dunn Construction Company and the
Dorothy Stockton Memorial totaling $3,000.
Mrs. Dorothy Stockton served as the Ridge
View principal for 12 years. The Warrensburg
Schools Foundation has committed to raise
$75,000 to supplement Warrensburg R-VI
School District funding for the project. The
Ridge View playground is the final R-VI District
playground to receive the updates. For more
information regarding the Partners in Progress
campaign or other Warrensburg Schools
Foundation activities, please contact Meridith
Sauer at 660.747-7823.
Alumnus Scott Solomon of Ameriprise Financial
sponsored the event, with Quarry City Savings
and Loan providing the Flight Prizes for the
tournament. Johnson County Title Company
provided the raffle items including an at-home
golf simulator and Garmin GPS watch.
To
see pictures from the event, please visit our
Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/
WarrensburgFoundation
SWISHER’S PUTTING CONTEST WINNERS
1st place - Randy Russell
2nd place - Keith Chapman
3rd place - Blaine Warden
FLIGHT WINNERS
Flight A - Jake Lotspeich and Chad Edwards
Flight B - Drew Lewis and Kevin Smarr
Flight C - Bob Collins and Allen Wise
Flight D - Alex Karscig and Taylor Dyer
Flight E - Craig Hibdon and Mike Joyner
EVENT SPONSOR
Ameriprise Financial, Scott Solomon
HOLE-IN-ONE CONTEST
Lotspeich Automotive
PUTTING CONTEST
Swisher’s
HOLE SPONSORS
Action Realty, Co.
Allergy and Asthma Consultants
Altered Images
Castlerock Real Estate
Dennis and Deb Orr
First Central Bank
Harris, Harris & Gilbert, LLC.
Insurance & Benefits Group
JE Dunn Construction
Joe Good State Farm Insurance
Johnson County Title Company, Inc.
Major Saver
Murdock Banner Financial Group
Quarry City Savings & Loan
Rehab Care
SSi Furnishings
Susan and Andy Kohl
US Bank
Wanda Skelton State Farm Insurance
Warrensburg Booster Club
Western Missouri Bone & Joint
Western Missouri Medical Center
Yeager’s Harley-Davidson
SPONSORS
Gator Graphics
HOLE PRIZES
Garmin
Insurance & Benefits Group, LLC
Missouri Army National Guard, Sgt. Shreve
Quarry City Savings & Loan
Warrensburg Booster Club
Did You Receive
Your Alumni
Newsletter?
This
summer,
the
Warrensburg
Schools
Foundation sent out
its very first WHS
Alumni newsletter. The
newsletter was sent
via email and included
articles
on
alumni
activities, alumni notes,
in memoriam notices
and dates to remember.
If you didn’t receive
your Alumni newsletter
via email that means
the Foundation does
not have your current
email address.
Please
take a moment to go
to our website at www.
warrensburgfoundation.
org and update your
contact
information.
You can also submit a
class note for our next
newsletter that will be
sent this fall. You don’t
have to be an alumnus to
receive the newsletter!
We encourage anyone
interested
in
the
Foundation to sign up to
receive the publication.
Alumni TShirts
are now
available!
Order yours at www.
WarrensburgFoundation.org
Follow us on Facebook at
facebook.com/WarrensburgFoundation
Promoting excellence in
education beyond the
basics.
Read about the Homecoming Color Splash 5k
on page 3
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Warrensburg Schools Foundation
Now is the time to donate to the Warrensburg Schools Foundation!
Your generosity enhances opportunities for our students and teachers.
To donate online, please visit our website at www.warrensburgfoundation.org.
To donate by mail, simply complete the information below.
Name
Address
Telephone Number
E-mail Address
Choose one
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Please indicate how you want your tax-deductible donation used.
Classroom Grants Academic Excellence Banquet
As Needed
One-year Membership ($20) Other Make your check payable to Warrensburg Schools Foundation.
Mail your completed form and check to:
Warrensburg Schools Foundation
438 E. Market • PO Box 638
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Dual-Credit Scholarships
Lifetime Membership ($250)
Partners In Progress (Ridge View Playground Equipment Improvements)