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Reunion Class Giving Boosts 2013 Annual Fund Every generation of Chaminade Julienne and predecessor school graduates can point to memories which made their high school experience distinctively their own. When they gather under the big tent this summer for Reunion Weekend 2013, no doubt stories will be shared comparing how each generation is set apart from all others. Coaching styles of Coach Place to Coach Faust are likely to be compared, while others will note the wide array of uniform styles worn over the years — jumpers and saddle shoes for Julienne and St. Joseph grads and the uniform free days of the 70’s and early 80’s. Celebrants will talk about changes downtown and on campus, remember teachers of their day, and recall the stories which tend to grow just a little bigger and better over the years. While these memories call to mind very different times and different places, it is the strong threads of faith and mission — our combined foundations — that sew each generation’s story into one combined tradition of family spirit and love for Christ. For more than a century, the characteristics of an education guided by the Marianist, Sisters of Charity and the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur have inspired excellence in students, and a culture of philanthropy among graduates. Gratitude and the inspiration to “give back” has led to great support for the Annual Fund for the past two decades, and increased giving for the past four years at a time when the economy has taken its toll on so many. Class Gifts Help Elevate Success One of the key driving forces behind the success of the Annual Fund has been the elevated giving of graduates during their reunion years — not only financially, but through time committed to this annual effort. Since the launch of the 2013 Annual Fund last July, classmates SPRING 2013 14 have helped coordinate the efforts of their class, made phone calls, written letters, and met with development staff to see what else needed to be accomplished. Their efforts have positioned their classes for a tremendous year of support that is essential to the operations of the school. Your Contribution is Significant With three months remaining before the end of this year’s effort, graduates are invited to join in their class’ effort in fulfilling its reunion year goal. There is still plenty of time to help class representatives reach out to classmates during this final push for the top. During the Taste of CJ event, held on the Friday night of Reunion Weekend 2013, reunion year class totals-to-date will be unveiled. At the conclusion of the Annual Fund year (June 30, 2013), classes with the largest increase in participation and the largest increase in total dollars raised for the year will receive special recognition for their achievements. Top finishers will have an emblem permanently affixed to their class composites which are currently hanging in the school’s main floor hallways. This in addition to recognition in the 2013 Annual Report. Results to Date As of the end of March 2013, the Class of 2008 is leading in the category of increased participation category with 93 percent increase while the Class of 1943 is leading in increased giving over last year by a total of $4,740. As evidenced by our current leaders, it does not matter whether graduates received their diplomas five years ago or 70 years ago to impact the results of a combined class effort Chaminade Julienne appreciates every gift made to the Annual Fund, and believes that those who are moved to give understand that they share in a rich tradition that has been blessed over the years by the sacrifices of vowed religious, laity, parents, friends and other alumni. It is in this giving through Chaminade Julienne that their gifts benefit today’s students in an excellent way. They are learning the mission and are the future of our tradition, and just a few of their stories are told in the pages of this publication. Everyone who partners with the school to educate today’s generation of students can claim responsibility and celebrate the wonderful results of their contributions. V Progress on Reunion Class totals will be unveiled on Friday, June 21 during The Taste of CJ at Reunion Weekend 2013. The results below are totals for each leading class as of March 27. If you are unsure of whether or not you have made a gift this year, please contact the development office at (937) 461-3740 x232. 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Top 5 Reunion Class Participation Totals 25.26% 22.45% 20.07% 19.80% 19.02% 1953 1948 1963 1958 1968 35K 30K 25K 20K 15K 10K 5K 0K Top 5 Reunion Class Total Support $33,761 $24,525 $13,604 $13,460 $11,421 1948 1963 1978 1958 1988
Together Again Celebrating Eagle Tradition alumni news Florida Alumni Receptions During a week in January, more than 100 alumni living in Florida gathered in five different cities to spend some time together and hear first-hand about the many wonderful things happening at CJ today. CJ staff hosted receptions in The Villages, Sarasota, Naples, Ft. Myers, and Tampa/Clearwater. If you would like to know more about regional alumni receptions, please contact Caitlin Cronin Bennett at (937) 461.3740 x201, or cbennett@cjeagles.org. 10 Year Anniversary Women’s State Basketball Title The women of the 2003 state championship team celebrated 10 years since claiming their title by attending a men’s basketball game and speaking with the women’s basketball team at a brunch the next morning. Ten of the players from the team returned and apparently left a little of their magic behind. After their visit the women’s team had a tremendous turnaround to their season making it all the way to the state final four for the first time since 2005. 50 Years of Cheerleading On December 21, CJ hosted a reception for all cheerleading alumni as they marked 50 years of keeping Eagle spirit high. In 1962, cheerleading became the first officially sponsored student group that combined students from the all boys and all girls schools at the time. We were pleased to welcome back members from each of the past five decades for the reunion — all were introduced at the men’s basketball game that evening. CJ’s Annual Fish Fry More than 1,200 people converged at CJ for the best Fish Fry in Dayton on March 16th for what appears to be a record year. Alumni, parents and friends enjoyed fish prepared by the famous Corpus Christi Fryers, multitudes of games, and an incredible selection of silent auction items. Proceeds support co-curricular activities for students. Special thanks to Angie Shaw, Kelly Muhl, Lenise Knight, Sherry Kroger ‘80, Lorraine Perna and David Schwendeman ‘74 as well as all volunteers who helped make the night so much fun. VISION 15
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