2005-2006 Program - John Carroll Catholic High School

2007John CarrollHigh SchoolAnnual Giving Campaign2008

Dear Friends of John Carroll High School,Thank you for taking the time to read the 2007-2008 John Carroll High SchoolAnnual Giving Campaign brochure. It is because of our generous benefactorsthat we are able to build upon the successes of the past and work togethertoward a bright future for our school. This report will highlight the generosity ofour supporters from last year’s campaign as well as provide options for makinga gift for this school year.The John Carroll Administrative Team:Jim Clark (Director of Guidance),Ben Hopper (Principal),Linda Easom (Assistant Principal), andRev. Thomas E. Barrett (President).We would like to begin by expressingour sincere gratitude to the donors whocontinue to support John Carrollfinancially. Due to the success of thiscampaign, we are able to provide for theever-changing educational andtechnological needs that give ourstudents a wholistic educationalexperience and a competitive edge.The entire faculty, staff, andadministration are working togetherwith our alumni and friends to secure abrighter future for our students as we continue to stand firm in promoting theschool’s mission of being “committed to the spiritual, academic, physical, andemotional growth of our student body.”JCHS students continue to learn about thelove of God, His Son Jesus, and thecontinuing presence of the Spirit in religionclasses, Alpha retreats, and prayer services.They have excellent learning opportunitiesthrough advanced placement, dualenrollment, and honors classes. A widevariety of extracurricular and communityservice opportunities are also available.JCHS students truly are well-rounded andwell-prepared when they graduate.Jeff Eubank and Rebecca Schoonovervoted 2007 Most Athletic.Nearly every John Carroll graduate (98%)attends college following graduation, with more than half attaining the BrightFutures Scholarship. There are no better ambassadors for our school thanour students! If one looks at the accomplishments of our current students andthe achievements of our graduates, the importance of fostering the JCHStradition cannot be overstated.

Joey Miller (1960) of St. LucieBattery & Tire sponsored aHabitat for Humanity home thatJohn Carroll students builtduring the school year.In order to maintain the success of ourprograms and services, we must continue toprovide both excellence in education andmeaningful spiritual development. Yourdonations are essential to meeting thefinancial demands of operating a privateCatholic school.As you read this brochure, you will noticethat donations can be made in many differentways as outlined in our “Methods of Giving”section. For example, gifts of cash, check, orby credit card are simple and direct.Contributions of mutual funds, stocks, or bonds can also be transferred to theschool easily. You can honor someone special in your life who has passed awayby making a Memorial Gift in his or her name. Local businesses or individualshave the opportunity to create a scholarship in their name, and gifts of realproperty or in-kind donations are greatly appreciated. Donors also have theopportunity to give back to the school by remembering John Carroll in their lifeinsurance policy, bequest, or a charitable remainder trust.Please keep updated with the ways in which John Carroll continues to have apositive impact upon students, alumni, and the community by reading ourquarterly newsletter and frequently checking our website.Please prayerfully consider what you are ableto donate, remembering that we are trulygrateful for your generosity. “What return can Imake to the Lord, for all that the Lord has donefor me?” (Psalm 116:12). Thank you and mayGod bless you!Sincerely Yours in Christ,Rev. Thomas E. BarrettPresidentBishop Barbarito and Father Barrettserve the Eucharist at a school mass.Jennifer (Melville) Trefelner (1999)Development Director/ Alumni Association Director

Where is your money going?All funds raised in the Annual Giving Campaign are deposited into the Education Fund.This account is spent directly on current and future John Carroll students, schoolfacilities and improvements, and educational equipment and training.Funds from the 2006-2007 Annual Giving Campaign helped to:* Purchase 28 new Dell Optiplex computers, each with a17” flat panel LCD monitor for every classroom* Renovate the band room and band director’s office* Purchase an iMAC computer for a new course“World and Electronic Music” in which studentsexplore modes of electronic music production, learnpod casting, produce audio programs, andmanipulate computer-generated music.* Acquire two Mobile Modular classrooms so all full timeteachers have their own room.* Complete the state of the art rubberized track.The blue track will allow JC to host regulation meets,ensure that the students have a safe running surface,and attract community events such as the Susan G.Komen Relay For Life to take place on campus.* Purchase Thor Guard, a lightining sensing and trackingdevice to keep students, parents, and fans safeduring stormy weather.* Upgrade the cafeteria equipment with a new oven and range.The school is able to offer a new variety of healthy mealsfor the students at lunchtime.2006-2007 SGA officers“John Carroll students havecontributed much of their timeand talents to help thecommunity through variousservice projects. I believe thecommunity should give back tothe school and its students inreturn for their hard work.”- Lauren Haag (2007),on far right* Assist in funding for the new wall-to-wall wood gymnasium floor, sound system, andstate championship banners.* Purchase Dell Mimio projectors for each classroom, which allow the white-boards tobecome interactive and internet capable; lessons can be saved and emailed.* Produce curriculum for new courses: Character Education , Dual EnrollmentBusiness Principles, and Dual Enrollment Business LawThe 2007 State Champion Envirothon Teamplaced 13th in the prestigious nationalcompetition, held in Canada.“I know my child is in a safe, lovingenvironment with teachers that care abouthim and his well-being. Both Kaylee (2002)and Corey (2004) have done well at theUniversity of Notre Dame and I feel it isbecause their classes at John Carrollprepared them well.”- Teresita (Valdivia) Collins (1975) andmother of Kyle (far right)

Methods of GivingJohn Carroll offers several methods of giving, all of which providetax deductions or other financial benefits in addition to helping the school.Gifts of CashGifts of cash, check, and by credit card are always welcome. This optionoffers John Carroll immediate financial support and allows a tax deduction to theextent permitted by current tax laws.Dave Daigle, John Daigle, Peter Daigle, andRay Daigle represented Team Grill Refill, aCorporate Sponsor in the 2007 Golf Tournament.Gifts of SecuritiesContributions of mutual funds,publicly traded stocks, and bondsmay enable donors to contribute alarger gift at less cost. Transferringgifts of securities to John Carroll iseasy and, if timed and plannedcarefully, can provide significant taxbenefits. You will avoid paying thecapital gains tax on the appreciationand will qualify for an income taxcharitable deduction based on thefair market value of your securitieson the date you made the gift.Memorial GiftsMemorial gifts offer an opportunity to remember a special family member,leader in the community, influential role model, or someone special in your life.The memorial gift can be made in any amount to honor a special someone whohas passed away.Personalized ScholarshipLocal businesses or individuals have the opportunity to create the criteria forscholarships, provide the funding, and select the recipient. The scholarship can benamed after the business or individual if they choose.Gifts of Real PropertyDonors may contribute land, buildings, leases, or other items of value. Thisoption may enable John Carroll to acquire much-needed property to expand itsboundaries or may serve as an investment for the school.Gifts in KindContributions of products, merchandise, equipment, or services can providesupport for the school. If you or your company would be able to provide a service,please contact the school.Life InsuranceConsider making John Carroll a beneficiary or a partial beneficiary of your lifeinsurance policy.

BequestsYou can make a charitable gift by bequest or your will. Bequests, likeinsurance policies, do not provide immediate cash for operating purchases butmay be very beneficial to the long-term financial health of John Carroll.Charitable Remainder TrustsA Charitable Remainder Trust is a trust that provides for and maintainstwo sets of beneficiaries. The trust benefits the donor (and spouse, if married)during their lifetime and John Carroll High School after they pass away.Gift Matching ProgramsAsk your employer to match your contribution. Many corporations havegift matching programs and will match their employees’ contributions tononprofit organizations.How to donate to the Annual Giving CampaignA donation card and return envelope are enclosed in this mailing for yourconvenience. You may enclose a check or cash in the envelope.If you would like to donate securities, property, in-kind contributions, lifeinsurance, bequests, or a charitable remainder trust, please indicate yourinterest online or on the donation card. A financial advisor will be contactingyou to discuss how to help make the transition smoothly.Visit our website atwww.JohnCarrollHigh.com. There isnow an area on the website for on-linedonations. You can either make a onetime donation or multiple payments withMaster Card, Visa, or American Expressonline. Multiple payments may also bemade by mail. John Carroll alsowelcomes anonymous gifts. Pleaseindicate that you would like to remainanonymous on the donation card.John Carroll students won 6 of the 12 St. Lucie County Young Floridian categories theyentered. The purpose of the county-wide competition is “to recognize outstanding seniors forachievement and service to their school and community.” Students must complete entrypackets and are interviewed by a panel of qualified judges for each category.General measurements to determine an individual’s qualifications are achievement,leadership, and character. Each winner receives a full-tuition scholarship to Indian RiverCommunity College and $1,000 from the St. Lucie County Education Foundation.

Annual Giving Campaign CategoriesDonations are on an annual basis, commencing on September firstand closing on June first. The donations can be either personalor corporate contributions. All donations are tax deductible.$10,000 “John Carroll Ambassadors’ Club”• A table for ten at the 300 Club Gala ($1,000 Value)• A golf foursome at the annual tournament ($400 Value)• A reserved parking space at all home football games for one year• Two season tickets to all John Carroll sporting events for one year• A professional donor banner at major John Carroll events• Special recognition in John Carroll publications• Personalized plaque of recognition$5,000 “John Carroll President’s Club”• Tickets for four to the 300 Club Gala ($400 Value)• A golf foursome at the annual tournament ($400 Value)• A reserved parking space at all home football games for one year• Special recognition in John Carroll publications• Personalized plaque of recognition$1,000 “John Carroll Golden Rams’ Club”• Tickets for two to the 300 Club Gala ($200 Value)• A golf twosome at the annual tournament ($200 Value)• A reserved parking space at all home football games for one year• Recognition in Annual Giving Campaign Brochure$500 “Blue and Gold Club”• Tickets for two to the 300 Club Gala ($200)• Recognition in Annual Giving Campaign Brochure$250 “John Carroll Boosters”• Recognition in Annual Giving Campaign Brochure$100 “Friends of John Carroll”• Recognition in Annual Giving Campaign Brochure

2006-2007 Annual Giving Campaign DonorsGenerous Donor to John Carroll High School: $25,000Friend Edward CookJohn Carroll Ambassadors’ Club: $10,000Parent AnonymousJohn Carroll President’s Club: $5,000Parent Art and Tammie StoverJohn Carroll Golden Rams’ Club: $1,0001942 Thomas A. Scott1965 Joseph R. Holahan1970 Dan and Betty Ann (Campbell) Scott1975 Graham and Rita (Bolin) Stikelether1986 Brian and Linda (Hopper) Ageeb1988 Kyle and Kolynn KellyParent Anonymous DonorParent Michael and Mirium Burns ($1,500)Parent Bernie and Marge GrallParent Bill and Darlene HeimFriend Anonymous DonorFriend Holy Cross ChurchFriend Joan and Elmer Maddy FundFriend Richard and Maureen SchlittSara Matulonis and Danny Irizarryrepresented JCHS in the HughO’Brien Youth Leadership Program.“I am pleased with the qualified,enthusiastic, and caring teachers atJC, who really make a difference inmotivating students. The clubs arealso an important part of the school;they provide opportunities for studentsto get involved, make friends,and have a positive impact in theworld,” stated Sara’s mom, Carol.Alumna Ariana Costanzo(2005) holds a bouquet ofroses that was auctionedat the 2007300 Club Dinner,Dance, and Auction.Blue and Gold Club: $5001966 Dominick and Pandora Scotto1967 Anonymous Donor1969 Bob and Ann Sinnott1978 Richard and Robbin (Cambron) Lynch1978 Allen and Terry Osteen1979 John and Karol Carvelli1985 Kathy Post1989 Steve and Kristen (Koblegard) CheyneParent John and Marla BruhnParent Jim and Melanie CarrParent Tim and Carolyn McGlynnParent Mr. and Mrs. Robert ManningParent Gordon and Carol MatulonisParent Ken and Patricia ScottFriendFriendFriendFriendFriendFriendAnonymous DonorMr. and Mrs. Frank H. Fee, IIIMichael JacquinHal and Claire MelvilleDick and Mase NeillSt. Bernadette Catholic Church

In Memoriam...Numerous generousdonations weremade this year in thememory of:Dr. Robert CambronMark CiccarelliBella DeFreitasFred EikenbergKatie FeeDanny WilsonParent Anonymous DonorParent Peter Aldana, M.D., PAParent Mark and Tricia HeaterFriend Richard and Mary DungeyFriend Seacoast National Bank ($300)John Carroll Boosters: $2501945 Louis C. Forget1948 William L. Wolf1958, 59 Janine (Bournival) and Michael Richmond1960 Tom and Jackie Richmond1962 Robert LaPorte1964 Robert Tuerk1965 Dr. Barbara (Ash) Bush1968, 73, 99, 02 Bob, Debbie (Poitras),Kyle and Ryan Guettler1970, 03, 05 Karen, Brianna, and Jarod Huck1979, 85 Anthony and Tammy (Gagnon) Crocco1989, 90 Daniel and Jennifer (Menchavez) Richmond1990 Anonymous Donor1992 Paul and Rebecca (Post) O’Brien1993 Rob Bowden1993, 94 Jeff and Jen ( Zrallack) Miret1995 Class of 1995Friends of John Carroll: $1001937 Charles Bloehm1939 Dorothy (Clemenzi) Scotto1944 Muriel Fonnett1948 Paul J. Driscoll1955 Joseph and Ann Guettler ($200)1957 Judy Rasch1958 Dorothy (Schlitt) Bennett1958 Gary L. McLain1960 Lena Fong (Lueg) Hor1962 Mary Jo (Dillon) Sluder1963 Karen (Hartman) Malfregeot1965 Jennifer Mueller1966 Mike and Connie Driscoll1966, 75, 76, 79, 02, 04 Lourdes Valdivia, Teresita (Valdivia) Collins,Robbin (Cambron) Lynch (1978) iscongratulated by Principal Ben Hopperand President Father Barrett on beingnamed the 2007 Volunteer of the Year.“John Carroll made a great impact on mylife, and it is a joy to watch my boys(Ricky and Robbie) have a wonderfulexperience here, too.”Jose F. Valdivia III, Maria (Valdivia) Morgan, Kaylee and Corey Collins1967 Vicki (Dalton) Lyles1968, 95, 00 Bill, Steve, and Bill Campbell ($150)1968 Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Durham1969 Dennis J. Noelke

Friends of John Carroll: $100 Continued1973, 75, 04 Richard, Frances, and Michael McGlenn1974 Susie Cassens1974 Chuck Enns1974 Rudolf J. Hehn1975 Anonymous Donor1976 Dr. Jay DiVagno ($200)1976 Jon Kelley1978 Susan (Ryan) Hahn1978 Kim (Bolin) Schelin1979 Melissa (Jacobus) Cook1979 Carlton and Georgia Jones1979 Albie Scoggins1981 Daniel E. Field, C.P.A.1982 Mary Pat (Wadel) Dunleavy1982 Steve McCormick, All Star Roofing1982 Dr. Kenneth Schroeder1984 Ed and Laura (Koblegard) Reilly1985 Diane (Hopper) Williams1988 Tracy ShawBlue and Gold winnersSara Wheeler, Susie Irizarry,Rebecca Schoonover,Jack Fitzgerald, andLindsey McAlarnen, exemplifythe JCHS spirit.Nearly all 500 JCHS students worked tobuild the Habitat for Humanity home.The students will be buildinganother home next year!1992 Gerald and Elizabeth (Dungey) Alcalde1992 Dr. Mary Rose (Dungey) Bressman1992 Anonymous Donor1992 Ansley Shultz1994 Tom and Cheryl (Scott) Mitchell1996 Anonymous Donor1998 Nicole Dixon1999 Anonymous Donor2002 Matthew ScoboriaParent Thom Jones, Seacoast National BankParent Oliver and Katherine MacKenzie-SmithParent Tim and Bobbie RitterParent Mr. and Mrs. Al SheriffParent Chris and Nancy WeissFriend Gil and Marie CulbrethFriend Francis J. and Lois E. Dermody ($200)Friend Marty and Jane Horn, Banner SignFriend Robert and Joanne KostFriend Patrick and Kay LearyFriend Sal and Elsa MerolaFriend Shin G. ParkJohn Carroll would like to thank all the donors who gave less than $100 to thecampaign. Every donation helps to ensure a brighter future for our students.

“John Carroll hasprepared me forcollege in more waysthan strictlyacademically. Theeducation I receivedwas in social,spiritual, and moralresponsibilities, andhas led myclassmates and meto give back to thecommunity. I wasalso given theopportunity to findthe place where I belonged, and thenchallenged to continually better myself bothinside and outside the classroom. I lookforward to attending the University of NotreDame in the fall and pursuing a career inorthopedic surgery.”- Lindsey McAlarnen (2007)“We were so proud to have our childrengo to JC for the academics, religion, anddiscipline. Our children are our future,so spare nothing to give them the besteducation; John Carroll is the best inSt. Lucie County.”-Dorothy (Clemenzi) Scotto (1939)and recipient of the2007 Distinguished Alumni Award“John Carroll hastaught me aboutliving a Christianlife. The rigorousacademic structurehas taught me howto stay focused andwork hard. TheJCHS community islike a family. It isawesome to be apart of it!”- Katie O’Rourke(2007)“JCHS gave methe resources Ineed to besuccessful andprepared forcollege. Thevarious courseworkchallenged meto be do mybest.”- Prom King,Everett Cross(2007)For more information, please contact:John Carroll High School, Jennifer M. TrefelnerDevelopment Director/ Alumni Association Director3402 Delaware Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida 34947(772) 464-5200, Fax (772) 464-5233Alumni@JohnCarrollHigh.com, www.JohnCarrollHigh.com