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Latest Foundation News MSF
Unveils Recognition ring and Spirit Walkway Project
The Mariemont
School Foundation (MSF) has unveiled an exciting new recognition
and fund raising initiative at the The project involves the construction of a
new sidewalk comprised of personally engraved brick pavers along
the Mariemont High School auditorium turnaround area (named the
Spirit Walkway) as well as a large Recognition Ring in the
grassy area of the turnaround that will be created using bricks
reclaimed from each elementary school in the District.
The Recognition Ring will also include a recognition wall
where large donors to the Foundation will be honored. According to MSF President Wendy McCracken,
“These personalized pavers are a great way for people in the
school district to recognize the achievements of their children
at graduation or other individuals in the school district who
have truly made a difference to their child’s educational
experience.” The idea was conceived by two members of the
MSF Board of Trustees, Christine Kauffmann and David Faulk,
early in the year and was approved by MSF Board of Trustees and
the School Administration in April.
According to Kauffmann and Faulk, the goal of the project
is to accomplish four key goals:
1)
Create a
unified space where bricks from the original three elementary
buildings are co-mingled
2)
Create a much
needed sidewalk and attractive entrance area to the auditorium
3)
Celebrate our
District students, families and faculty with a personalized
brick
4)
Recognize and
encourage individual and business giving to the Foundation The funds generated from this exciting
project will be used to finance school district initiatives that
help sustain and enhance educational excellence. Individuals interested in purchasing a personally engraved brick paver can go here for more information. The Mariemont School Foundation is an
independent non-profit organization whose mission is to raise
funds to help preserve, enhance and sustain educational
excellence throughout the
Foundation
Announces New Robert D.Threlkeld Scholarship
The Mariemont School
Foundation (MSF) is pleased to announce the formation of the
Robert D. Threlkeld Scholarship. The scholarship is being
established by Alan Threlkeld in honor of his late brother
who was a 1962 graduate of Mariemont High School.
Wendy McCracken, President of MSF commented, “The Foundation
is so pleased that Alan Threlkeld chose to honor his late
brother with such a generous gift to a student who values
giving back to the community. This significant scholarship
will enable a student to continue his or her education and
become a leader of tomorrow."
Alan Threlkeld and his brother Robert both attended Fairfax
Elementary School before moving to Mariemont and enrolling
in the high school which was then located on Wooster Pike.
At the time of his death Robert Threlkeld lived in Carmel,
Indiana. Alan
Threlkeld recently met with Mariemont City Schools
Superintendent Paul Imhoff and Foundation President Wendy
McCracken to tour the schools and to learn about the changes
that have taken place in the school district since the
1960s.
The Mariemont School
Foundation (MSF) has unveiled a new look complete with a new
logo, tagline and marketing support plan. “We are excited
about the new identity”, Foundation President Wendy
McCracken said, adding, “It is part of our renewed energy
and commitment to increase the awareness and relevance of
The Foundation in the coming years as part of our effort to
generate additional revenue in these difficult financial
times to support our mission; to sustain educational
excellence in our School District.”
James Ferguson, a member
of the Board of Trustees and Marketing Committee Chair, led
the pro-bono branding initiative. “Our goal was to develop a
new clean, fresh look for the organization as well as a
clear marketing proposition that successfully educates our
target audience about who we are, what we do and how we do
it. We have been
a fairly quiet organization in the past with little to no
community awareness. We want people to get excited about the
great things we are doing in the School District which will
motivate them to support our efforts.” Ferguson said.
The new logo and tag line
“sustaining educational excellence” is just the start of an
ongoing marketing effort, according to Ferguson.
A comprehensive marketing plan has also been
developed which includes public relations efforts, direct
mail initiatives, social media and local community events.
The Mariemont School
Foundation is an independent non-profit organization whose
mission is to raise funds to help preserve, enhance and
sustain educational excellence throughout the Mariemont
School District and its communities.
The Foundation helps fund the gap between what the
School District can afford vs. what it needs to sustain
educational excellence. The organization supports a broad
range of needs within the School District, including, but
not limited to, academic programs, athletics, fine arts,
language arts, extracurricular activities, facilities and
technology initiatives. McCracken Elected President of The Mariemont School Foundation
The Mariemont School Foundation (MSF) has elected Wendy
McCracken as its new President.
McCracken has been actively involved in the Mariemont
School District for over 15 years in a number of organizations
where she has filled many leadership roles. She has also served
on the MSF Board of Trustees for the past three years and takes
over the leadership position from Karen Herkamp, who recently
completed her term as President. “Wendy is an excellent choice
for our new President.
She has both the experience and vision to successfully
lead this organization.” Herkamp said.
McCracken expressed great appreciation for Herkamp’s
contribution to the organization and is excited about the
future. “Karen's passion and commitment
to the Foundation and the Mariemont School District have had an
extraordinary impact on the effectiveness of this
organization. Thanks to her we are poised to step up and meet
the growing needs of the District as state funding continues to
decline.” McCracken said. She added, “I am excited about the
opportunity to work with such a dedicated group of individuals
on the Board of Trustees. We have a lot of work to do to
generate additional revenue for the Mariemont School District
but I am confident that our communities will support our
efforts.”
The Mariemont School Foundation is an independent non-profit
organization whose mission is to raise funds to help preserve,
enhance and sustain educational excellence throughout the
Mariemont School District and its communities.
The Foundation helps fund the gap between what the School
District can afford vs. what it needs to sustain educational
excellence. The organization supports a broad range of needs
within the School District, including, but not limited to,
academic programs, athletics, fine arts, language arts,
extracurricular activities, facilities and technology
initiatives.
The Foundation has recently established the Mariemont School
Foundation Spanish Language Fund that will provide an annual
gift to the District to underwrite the salary of a Spanish
language teacher and curriculum.
The curriculum will provide Spanish language learning to
K-8 grades, with the primary focus on teaching 3rd-6th
grade students.
The establishment of this Fund by Terrace Park parent, T.
Anthony Sullivan, Jr., honors the memory of Mr. Sullivan’s
Father, Thomas Anthony Sullivan, Sr.
The elder Sullivan established the TAS Family Foundation
more than two decades ago to support education, students and
faculty. The
Foundation is privileged to be stewards of this new Spanish
Language Fund to benefit the Mariemont School District.
The TAS Family Foundation gifts are an example of the new
opportunities the Mariemont School Foundation now seeks to
bridge the seriously growing gap between State funding and the
actual financial requirements of the School District.
The Community Art Installation, directed by acclaimed environmentalist, biologist, educator and writer of non-fiction for children, Ron Herschi, was supported by a gift from The Mariemont School Foundation. For this event at the Terrace Park, Mariemont and Fairfax Elementary Schools, banners were created to display a variety of student writings, art, and scientific observations. These banners are displayed at each elementary school for the education and enjoyment of the entire school community.
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