Shades of Green - Stephen T. Badin High School

A message from
Advancement
by Angie Pieper Gray ‘83
Director of Development and Marketing
When I think of the Badin family, I
envision a large oak tree in fertile
ground. The Badin root system is
plentiful, strong and well fertilized.
The trunk is sturdy and ever growing.
The limbs and leaves are abundant
and bountiful. Through sunshine,
storms, droughts, snow & ice, the oak
tree continues to grow and bend to
adapt to its ever changing environment.
The root system continues to
flourish and the above ground portion
grows new leaves and sheds them every year, further fertilizing the
ground it stands in.
According to the Colorado State University web page on ‘Healthy Roots
and Healthy Trees’: “…The root system of a tree performs many vital
functions. In winter, it is a store-house for essential food reserves needed
by the tree to produce spring foliage. Roots absorb and transport water
and minerals from the soil to the rest of the tree. Roots also anchor the
portion of the tree above ground. It is important to keep the portion
above ground healthy to ensure an adequate food supply for the roots to
continue their important functions…”
As I read the information for healthy trees and roots, I am reminded how
important both the root system and the above ground portion are and
how they must work together to provide an overall healthy tree; and that
proves true for the Badin family. The root system represents our alumni
from Badin, Hamilton Catholic, and Notre Dame High Schools; the above
portion of the tree our current school family.
Our tree is producing bountiful students who are service-minded and
well prepared for college and the world beyond our walls. Our Badin
tree also has a strong and plentiful root system that has withstood the
past recession and continued to support Badin High School as we have
weathered the poor economy. We often hear of alumni successes –
acceptances into prestigious programs, running successful businesses,
being honored by their community for their service, earning post-graduate
degrees, teaching at Badin or other schools, working as doctors, nurses,
firefighters, police officers and more. Our alumni continue to change
the world for the better in so many ways, too many to count, and we are
proud.
Annual Fund Gift Levels
Ram’s Rally Leadership Council
Stephen T. Badin Grant $7,900 +
Badin Family Grant $5,000 +
Pride Grant $3,000 +
Tradition Grant $2,000 +
Unity Grant $1,000 +
Spirit Grant $500 +
Badin Gift Clubs
Champions Club $300- $499
Green & White Club $100 - $299
Friend of Badin Club up to $99
In addition to the Rams Rally Leadership Council will
be the new Rams Rally Corporate Partners who will
have their corporate logos listed on the inside back
cover of the Shades of Green Newsletter, published
three times per year, and in our monthly parent e-
newsletter.
Rams Rally Corporate Supporter levels -
$250, $500, $750, $1000, $2000, $5000
All Annual Fund donors receive a personal acknowledgement
and are recognized in the Annual Report by gift level and
constituency.
The entire tree needs ongoing nurturing to remain
vibrant and healthy and I am asking your help.
Build a Brighter Badin ~
Please consider a gift today.
BUILD A BRIGHTER BADIN
The 2012-13 Badin Annual Fund has just begun. Thank you for your
support of the past year’s annual fund drive. In looking to the future, we
have updated the giving levels to more appropriately fit our donors and
financial needs. A new addition to our giving tree is our Rams Rally
Leadership Council – for those who desire to help support students as
they embark on their four year high school journey. We have many great
students who need financial support and we think you can help.
“like” Stephen T. Badin High School on Facebook!
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accomplishments with one click!
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Join the Badin High School Alumni group on
LinkedIn and connect with classmates and others
that may be a great business connection.
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