GIVING SUMMARY
FISCAL YEAR 2020 GIFTS July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020 earned Carthage a place in the top five among U.S. baccalaureate institutions. Finally, as proven by the events of this past year, Carthage can lead a community through difficult times. In March, the College quickly adapted to online instruction and began a robust campaign to fundraise for the Student Emergency Assistance Fund, providing immediate aid to students experiencing financial hardships due to the pandemic. Carthage also announced it would provide first responders and essential employees exposed to the virus a free place to stay in isolation and donated medical supplies and equipment to area healthcare facilities. Our alumni and student communities took up the charge by adapting manufacturing facilities, organizing supply drives, and even donating their hard-earned graduation gowns to medical facilities in need. This coming year presents new challenges, and therefore new opportunities, to lead our community through uncharted waters. I sincerely thank you for your past contributions, and I hope that you will join me in our ongoing efforts to improve the lives of our students and all those whom they encounter. In a couple of years, Carthage will complete its first 175 years and begin its second. At such a pivotal time, we are reminded that it is an honor to continue the work of our predecessors, adding to their bold and noble efforts those of our own.
Total Raised:
$3,613,125 3,729 donors of which 1,702 are alumni DESIGNATED AREAS Annual Operating:
$2,018,811 Capital Improvement:
$228,478 Endowment:
$1,262,884 SOURCES Alumni:
$1,233,295 Foundations/Businesses:
$556,334 Friends:
$587,011 Parents of Students and Alumni:
$348,115 Estate Gifts:
$775,852 John R. Swallow President and CEO
Faculty and Staff:
$99,990 Anonymous/Other:
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vice president’s update:
A century and a half of leading women
As the 150 Years of Carthage Women celebration draws to a close, we’re extremely grateful for the many layers of support that have kept it on course over the past year. To mark a century and a half of educating women — a legacy that began on the previous campus in western Illinois — the College tapped into its network of successful and devoted alumnae. Over 70 volunteers serve on various planning committees for the celebration. “We have 150 years to celebrate here at Carthage and an infinite number of years to celebrate what we have become,” business executive Tammylynne Jonas ’00 said, setting the tone at a kickoff event on campus last October. As of June 30, the initiative raised $6.6 million ($1.4M in cash and $5.2M in pledges) toward scholarships and experiential learning for women, women’s athletics, and estate commitments from women. You may recall that we started the initiative with a modest goal of $1.5M, raising the goal three more times until we landed at the $6M mark. It’s not too late to add your own new or continued support to the initiative! We will continue our fundraising efforts through Dec. 31. It’s been especially rewarding to learn about the deep relationships that inspired people to pay it forward. Of the more than two dozen
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new scholarship funds established for 150 Years of Carthage Women, many bear the names of familiar figures in Carthage lore: Alice Kibbe, Juanita Jones, Ruth Fangmeier, Beverly Keller, Irma Anderson, Betsy Brown, and Barbara Campbell. Additionally, many donors made gifts in honor of powerful role models, such as Terri Wruck, who hired Rachel (Jason) Gamarra ’13 for an internship at Snap-on Inc. and became a mentor for her charitable work. Or the late Jean Burkee, who was Kenosha’s first lady by day and Carthage student by night; she would rise at 3 a.m. to do homework, recalls her daughter Christine (Burkee) Hobbs ’71. The focus of the celebration has stretched well beyond financial support, with volunteer committees organizing events that showcase women’s contributions and challenges from 1870 to today. Commemorating 100 years since the ratification of the 19th Amendment, history professor Stephanie Mitchell interviewed visiting fellow Nancy Tate about her work as co-chair of the Women’s Vote Centennial Initiative. The Carthage Fine Arts season highlighted women’s works and concerns through original theatre and music performances, plus an alumnae visual arts exhibition. Through features in The Carthaginian magazine and a dedicated website, we’ve
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told stories of remarkable alumnae and the transformative College experiences that keep them connected long after graduation. Although the pandemic disrupted some of our plans, we are intent on gathering in celebration when it is safe to do so. Our plans are to hold an in-person closing ceremony, as well as women’s athletics and sorority reunions, during Homecoming 2021. Please watch for future communications with details. In closing, the 150 Years of Carthage Women celebration and fundraising campaign surpassed our expectations in nearly every way. However, there is no reason to stop the positive momentum that we have begun. To that end, we are considering how to continue to gather and engage our strong Carthage women and their supporters in an ongoing way. If you have ideas, please email me at tkline@carthage.edu. Thanks again to all who helped us commemorate this important milestone. We are excited to embrace the next chapter in our story with the same courage and pioneering spirit as the first Carthage women.
Estate Commitments and Deferred Gifts
$4,923,037
Endowed and Annual Scholarships
$1,466,373
Professional Development
$126,442
Women’s Athletics
$116,814
* These numbers represent the total raised in gifts and pledges since the start of the 150 Years of Carthage Women initiative, October 1, 2018, to the end of fiscal year 2020, June 30, 2020.
With gratitude and great pride,
Thomas A. Kline Vice President for Institutional Advancement tkline@carthage.edu
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major gifts
Generous alumni strengthen the future of computer science at Carthage This year, the Computer Science Department became the grateful recipient of two major gifts: • B ill ’71 and Phyllis Mischo donated $25,000 to establish the Computer Science Innovation Fund, a program endowment that will financially support equipment and new learning technologies.
Bill Mischo ’71
Carthage trustee Christine (Burkee) Hobbs ’71 and Richard Hobbs
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• C arthage trustee Christine (Burkee) Hobbs ’71 and Richard Hobbs made a $60,000 pledge to create the HobbsBurkee Computer Science Scholarship. These two endowments will exist in perpetuity and benefit computer science students for generations to come. Mr. Mischo, a first-generation college student, came to Carthage with the intention to play football and major in physical education. His plans soon changed, however, after discovering a passion for advanced calculus in his first year. He switched his major to mathematics and became less interested in running plays and more interested in writing programs. “I was always very interested in computers, but this was very early
days,” said Mr. Mischo. “We just had a teletype machine with paper tape input that was hooked to a mainframe in Chicago.” He fondly recalls using this machine during an independent study in which he created a computer program that simulated the first 300 seconds of the 1962 Mercury-Atlas 6 space flight. Physics professor John Casey and mathematics professor Harvey Glaess were instrumental in guiding his independent learning. This type of personalized attention and focus on practical skill-building are still qualities that make the Carthage computer science program the success it is today. These qualities are also what Mrs. and Mr. Hobbs credit for the success of their son, Michael Hobbs ‘15, who attended Carthage as a nontraditional student. Michael knew that Carthage would support his education no mater his stage in life because his grandmother, Jean Burkee ‘75, also earned a Carthage degree at the age of 49, and his mother graduated early when she was only 21. “Not one of the three of us were typical students but somehow Carthage was the perfect place for each of us at the perfect time,” said Mrs. Hobbs. They hope their scholarship will
support future students who also find their calling in the computer science program at Carthage. It will be awarded for the first time this year. For Mr. Mischo, it was important that his gift not benefit any one particular student, but rather the program as a whole. He established the Computer Science Innovation Fund to support the purchase and upkeep of equipment and instructional technology used by the department. “Right now, it’s a very small endowment, but my hope is that it will serve as a seed grant and that others will help to build up a more significant endowment that would be very useful for the program,” he explained. To that end, Carthage trustee Maria Nalywayko and Bohdan Drobenko, parents of Zack Drobenko ’19, issued a challenge. They agreed to match all gifts of $50 or more (up to $2,500) to the Computer Science Innovation Fund or the Hobbs-Burkee Computer Science Scholarship. Students jumped at this opportunity, launching their own crowdfunding campaign to inspire gifts from their networks. As of Oct. 2, 20 alumni and friends have contributed an additional $3,660 to these funds.
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Honor Roll of Donors We gratefully acknowledge Leadership Giving Society members who give $1,000 or more cumulatively to any area of the College in one fiscal year, which runs from July 1 through June 30. Tiers within the society recognize higher levels of giving. KEY:
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Denhart Society members who have designated Carthage as a beneficiary of their estate or other deferred gift Enduring Gift Society members with cumulative lifetime giving of $100,000 or more A Alford Park Loyalty Society members who’ve made gifts to Carthage for three or more consecutive years T Carthage Trustees who have final governing and fiduciary responsibility of the College TE Trustees Emeriti who are recognized for distinguished past service as trustees PLC President’s Leadership Council members who lead through philanthropy, advocacy, and volunteer engagement 150 150 Years of Carthage Women committee volunteers who’ve helped the College celebrate this important milestone AC Alumni Council members who strengthen the relationship between Carthage and its alumni D E
Founders’ Circle ($100,000+)
Elizabeth Kassel Brown ● ● 150 E Roger Brown ● D ● E ● A T H. Jeffrey ’80 and Susan Hamar ● D ● E Charles Reynolds ● D ● E ● A TE Edward ’57 and Alice ’57 (Lawler) Smeds ● E
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Lincoln Circle ($50,000-$99,999) D ● E 150 Mary (Palmer) Enroth ● E ● A T Steven and Margaret Hopp ● D E A Gloria Mullen ●●● D ● E ● A TE Loren Semler ’65 ● D ● A Darrell ’75 and Karen Willson ●
Trustees’ Circle ($25,000-$49,999)
D ● E ● A T 150 Patrick ’85 and Kimberly Anderson ● D Robert ’83 and Beth ’83 (Kumbier) Barkhau ● E ● A T Mary Bishop ●
Sarah Brown Russ Amy Brown Tuchler D ● E ● A T Lucy Brown and Steven Minn ● E ● A Craig Leipold and Helen Johnson-Leipold ● E A Thomas ’73 and Lisa Kieso ● ● T E T Robert Jr. and Linda Lee ● Gina Madrigrano Friebus ’76 and D ● E ● A T 150 William Friebus ● E Thomas Madrigrano ● William ’71 and Phyllis Mischo D ● E ● A T Dennis Monroe ’74 and Nancy Weingartner ● A Maria Nalywayko and Bohdan Drobenko ● T E ● A T Nicholas and Lee Pinchuk ● A Robert ’72 and Diana Placko ● E Steven and Kristin Tripp ● D ● E ● A Albert Van Maren ’65 ● D ● E ● A T David ’98 and Heather Wiers ● D ● E ● A T Gary and Lucinda Wilson ●
President’s Circle ($10,000-$24,999)
E ● A Cary Bjork ’68 ● D ● E ● A 150 Barbara and F. Gregory Campbell ’12 ● D E A Rich and Patricia Christman ●● ● T D ● E ● A Don Eken ’65 and the late Virginia Eken ● D E A Judith ’61 (Ewig) and John Fritsch ●● ● TE D ● A Cynthia ’71 (Osgood) and Wesley Geib ● E ● A T Hoyt H. Harper II ’77 and Beth Eggenberger ● D ● E ● A T 150 Christine ’71 (Burkee) and Richard Hobbs ● Dieter Jedan ’69 D ● A 150 Christine Krueger ’71 ● E ● A T Frederick ’83 and Joan Krull ● D ● E ● A Frederick Marks ’48 ●
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A Sarah Bryan Miller ’74 ● D ● A T Alan ’79 and Sally Mills ● E ● A T Andrew and Jane Palmen ● A LeAnn Pedersen Pope ’79 and Clyde Smith McGregor ● E ● A Rita Petretti ● D Don Rapp ’50 ● Christopher and Chantil Ruud A Leon Siklossy ’93 ● D ● E Margaret Spangler ● A T Wendy ’78 (Stone) and Vladimir Stadnyk ● D A John and Cameron Swallow ● ● 150 D ● E ● A 150 Jim ’63 and LaRue ’64 (Rhine) Unglaube ● D E A Ann Wagner Bundgaard ●● ● 150
D ● A Ann (Mullins) Tindall ’62 ● D ● E ● A Karen Van Lone ’74 and Richard Britton ● D ● E ● A TE 150 June ’63 (Boatman) and Ashton Waller ● Jeff Waring and Cheryl Stucky PLC
Leadership Circle — Fellow ($2,500-$4,999) A Sharon (Green) Asmus ’73 ● A PLC Christian ’95 and Erin Ballman ● A Greg and Kathy ’84 (Gall) Berg ● A Kevin ’77 and Nancy Brunner ●
Leadership Circle — Sustainer ($5,000-$9,999) D William and Julie (Stadalnik) Abt ● Charlotte Bishop ’77 D ● E ● A PLC David and Lyn Brunn ● A Fredric ’69 and Pamela Carlson ● D ● E TE Virginia ’74 (Altera) and Bob Cornog ● E ● A W. Craig ’72 and Janice ’74 (Ryden) Deaton ● A James T. and Janice Duncan ● A PLC John ’86 and Katherine ’88 (Semler) Felton ● E A Hugh ’66 and Elizabeth ’65 (Dean) Foster ● ● D ● A Cornelia ’59 (Ellis) Green ● D ● E ● A Betsy Hanisch ’81 and Thomas Sawyer ● A Charles Heide and the late Kathryn Heide ’82 ● D ● A PLC 150 AC Christine King ’97 ● A Perry and Sara Kivolowitz ● D ● E ● A 150 Sharon (Gollish) Koelsch ’69 ● A Ronald Levy ● E ● A Katherine Madrigrano Comi ’81 and Luigi Comi ● A Thomas and Aimee Martinez ● T D ● A T Marge ’94 (Skinner) and Wayne Miller ● Scott Odahl and Amie Barsch Odahl Fred ’81 and Chris ’80 (Eckert) Petersen PLC A PLC David ’96 and Abbie ’95 (Adolph) Reitzel ● D ● A John Roth ’55 ● A Janet Salstrom ’63 ● A Susan Salstrom ’67 ● D ● E ● A Eleanor Sather and the late Glenn Sather ● A August IV ’99 and Michele Schmidt ● A Joyce Schowalter ● A Doug and Diane Shearer ● A Elinor Siklossy ● A Maxine Silvius ● Phil ’74 and Diane ’76 (Jole) Slocum A Jane ’75 (Slezak) and Lester Sturgeon ●
D ● A PLC 150 Kathleen ’96 (Whiston) and Robert Colbert ● A Arthur Cyr ● D ● A 150 Clayton ’59 and Shirley ’59 (Eller) Diskerud ● A 150 Mary Dixon ● A Mark and Janice Franzen ● A Michele and Charles Hancock ● A Abigail Hanna ● The late Jack Harris ’49 and D ● E ● A Mae ’52 (Voth) Harris ● D ● A 150 Steve ’78 and Debra ’80 (Erickson) Hartfield ● A Karen ’83 (Moldenhauer) and Michael Howell ● D ● A Erik Humlie ’77 ● A John Jr. ’98 and Gail Johnson ● A T Thomas ’99 and Tracy Kelley ● A Judy (Reed) Kese ’61 ● A Annette (Walser) Kilver ’52 ● D ● A Tom and Gina Kline ● A Daniel Krc ’16 ● D ● A Sandra ’66 (Priaulx) and John Lang ● A Jay ’65 and Susan ’67 (Hidding) Maher ● D A 150 Maria Markusen ’91 and James Creigh ● ● D ● A Eric ’69 and Carol Otterbein ● D ● A Florence Panning ● Carlee (Pochert) Petelle ‘51 and the late Donald Petelle ‘50
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RESPOND ING TO C OV I D - 1 9 C RI SI S A N D H EA LTH C A RE B E YO N D In March, the Nursing Department donated medical supplies and equipment to area healthcare facilities, including face masks and shields, isolation gowns, and sterile gloves. Even more valuable were the 43 recent nursing graduates who entered the workforce; they will have a long-term impact on the healthcare of the region. Recognizing its larger impact, Carthage supporters took steps to assure that the nursing program continues to thrive and expand. Three area foundations — the Palmer Foundation, the Enroth Family Fund at the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, and the Franklin I. and Irene List Saemann Foundation — helped Carthage expand the nursing program to include online classes that better serve an adult working population. Their investments in an online learning platform, Schoology, and digital curriculum development staff equipped Carthage to launch an online RN-to-BSN program in 2021. This same online platform allowed the College to quickly transition to distance learning last spring and continues to be critical to all online and hybrid course offerings. Additionally, Edward and Alice Smeds, both 1957 graduates of Carthage, made an initial contribution of $20,000 to support program expenses and nursing scholarships. They hoped their gift would inspire others, and that it did, many times over. Leaders from Kenosha and the Carthage community agreed that supporting the nursing program and expanding opportunities for students was important — not only for Carthage, but for the entire region. Pledges of support quickly added $125,000 to the Smeds initiative. Building on that success and wishing to inspire even broader support, Mr. and Mrs. Smeds increased their donation and issued a challenge to the Carthage community during the College’s annual Giving Day on May 5, aptly named Together. When all gifts were totaled, donors had contributed more than $250,000 to the worthy cause. “Alice and I have always believed in the positive
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impact that Carthage could have,” Mr. Smeds said. “The nursing program connects the development of critical, humanistic thinking abilities that are integral to Carthage’s liberal arts foundations with practical outcomes that are making a difference in Kenosha and southeast Wisconsin.” With these new programs and funds, Carthage continues to respond to the shortage of nurses identified in the region more than five years ago. Thanks to wide support from the community, the Carthage nursing program has quickly become one of the leaders in southeastern Wisconsin.
Honor Roll of Donors (continued) A Patricia Petretti ● A David and Barbara (Gatz) Powers ’65 ● Kristy Putnam ’08 PLC 150 A Barry Rabe ’79 and Dana Runestad ’80 ● Karen Rasmussen ’79 and Barbara Brehm A Chris Renaud ● David Riley James and Kathryn (Poduska) Ripley A Ernest and Susan Santin ● Martin Schultz ’70 and the late Myrna (Barroga) D ● A Schultz ’70 ● A Richard and Mary Sjoerdsma ● A Mark and Kay Snavely ● A Ellen (Galvin) Steenrod ’78 ● Chuck and Lynn Sutton T A Tom ’67 and Kristine ’68 (Rasmussen) Thommesen ● D ● A Fred Tissot ’84 ● A 150 Cynthia Walker ’78 ● A AC Jason Wendt ’08 ● Wayne and Deborah Wulf PLC A Fred Young Jr. ●
Leadership Circle — Member ($1,000-$2,499) A William Aiello ● Ricardo ’81 and Tracy ’83 (D’Amore) Alfonso PLC Benjamin Alt ’20 D ● A Dorothy (Frank) Anderson ’51 ● A Ron Anderson ’78 and Rachel Tomasek ’78 ● D ● A Irma (Niekamp) Anderson ’48 ● Matthew Anderson A R.W. ’59 and LeNay ’59 (Mcgue) Anderson ● A Steven ’77 and Jacque ’77 (Biery) Anderson ● A Tamra (Grundahl) Bahr ’88 ● D ● A James Barsch ’69 ● A Kara and Trenton Baylor ● A Michael ’87 and Karen Beckmann ● A Henry ’74 and Deborah Belusa ● A John and Marilyn Bendixen ● A Thomas ’67 and Marie Bentz ● A Gregory Bergner ’71 and Beverly Fulton-Bergner ’72 ● Sandie ’94 (Deangelis) and Joseph Bisciglia 150 A John ’76 and Marian Bleeke ● A Donald and Barbara Boe ● D ● A Kenneth ’70 and Marianne ’71 (Litawa) Boehne ● Thomas and Renee Boldt Andrew ’99 and Leigh Ann ’99 (Mondrawickas) A AC Boncher ● Tashe and Paris Bozinovski A Burton ’66 and Gilda Bratt ●
A Deanna and Colin Byrnes ● A Jennifer ‘95 (Carlson) and Andrew Caldwell ● A Richard ’75 and Lana Colbo ● D ● A Lorilyn Colleran ’90 ● Lawrence and Sophia Cripe A Suzanne Dahl ● A Gerald ’86 and Mari ’86 (Jacobson) Danzer ● A Caryl Dierksen ’69 ● D ● E ● A Robert and Lois Dittus ● D ● A Rich ’59 and Judith ’61 (Ferron) Dokmo ● A 150 Lynn Draeger-Ivan ’83 ● Zachary Drobenko ’19 D ● A Kenneth ’62 and Maureen Drum ● A James Durdan ’19 ● A Joan Ehrenberg ’61 ● D ● A David ’72 and Sheila Endres ● D ● A 150 AC Karen Evans ’78 ● D ● A Linda Even ’78 and Scott Kania ● A Roy ’59 and Leah ’58 (James) Everson ● A Ted Fares ● D ● A Douglas Farr ’70 ● A Russell ’50 and Phyllis Fergus ● Paul Ferguson ’00 A Jim Ferwerda ● A Mardell ’17 (Ager) and Rob Fisher ● James Fleming ’16 A Kristine ’98 (Simon) and David Freitas ● A Jason ’01 and Sarah Froehner ● A PLC 150 Andrew ’10 and Rachel ’13 (Jason) Gamarra ● A Brian and Tricia Gast ● D ● A Ronald ’61 and Jane ’61 (Bonander) Geison ● A Nathan Giebel ’12 ● AC A Phillip and Linda Godin ● D E A John Gorton ’66 ●● ● TE D ● A Joanne (Ludwig) Greathouse ’71 ● Sigrid Gronning Matt ’14 and Ann ’14 (O’Leary) Gundlach 150 AC A AC David ’71 and Nancy ’71 (Weiner) Hackbarth ● A Bridget Haggerty ● Cary ’72 and Melissa Haller
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BLAC K A L U M N I L E A D C O M M U N I T Y TH RO U G H CHAN G E In the 2018 Impact Report, we shared the story of some devoted Black alumni who began to consider the state of diversity, equity, and inclusion on the Carthage campus. That year, the Wiggan-Kenniebrew (W-K) Black Alumni Network became an official affinity group in the Alumni Association. Since then, the group’s unwavering commitment, financial support, and robust engagement have been a driving force behind the College’s progress in its diversity and antiracism efforts. That impact is instrumental, given the renewed push for racial equity in our country, community, and campus. The W-K funds provide both current-use and endowed scholarships for African American students and those who
support the African American identity. To date, supporters have donated more than $200,000 and more than 50 Carthage students have received aid. The W-K Network held its inaugural reunion in fall 2019, drawing more than 125 alumni, parents, students, and community partners. “The Wiggan-Kenniebrew Black Alumni Reunion, for me, was all-encompassing,” said Karen Cesar ’81. “It was historic, healing, hospitable, heartwarming, harmonious, hopeful, high-spirited, honorable, and high class!” The weekend’s events included an alumni panel discussion with tips for students to overcome career challenges, the announcement of the first Black Student Union Scholarship
A Sidney ’53 and Grace Hamper ● A Phyllis ’68 (Olson) and Gerald Hand ● A Eugene Jr. and Mary Hanneke ● D ● E ● A Sarah ’87 (Hunt) and William Harris ● D A Creston ’67 and Susannah ’67 Hart ● ● A Steven ’70 and Barbara ’69 (Lorber) Hendricks ● A Franklin Hicks ● Lisa Hinkley A William Hoare and Jane Forester-Hoare ● A Michelle Hobbins ● Barry ’74 and Mary ’75 (Stormer) Horek A Richard and Inna Hren ● A AC James Inendino ’82 ● William and Karen Isaacson A Darrell Jodock ● Charlotte Johnson
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recipients, and a dinner with many inspiring speeches. The speakers recalled challenging times on campus and declared a commitment to today’s students. Then came the pandemic, the ensuing economic crisis, the killing of George Floyd, and the shooting of Jacob Blake, all of which put the spotlight on lingering racial injustice in America and our community. Carthage president John Swallow held several listening sessions with students, faculty, and W-K Network leaders to determine how the College could contribute to the healing process. He announced an expedited Anti-racism Plan of Action on July 6. The core tenets are to close gaps in retention rates, to expand resources for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives,
A Richard Johnson ’70 ● Richard ’72 and Barbara Johnson A Melanie Jumisko Shaw ’95 and Brian Shaw ● A Don Jr. and Tara Kaelber ● A Rick ’06 and Alicia ’06 (Culbertson) Katka ● A William and Joan Kelley ● TE A Allen Klingenberg ● A John Kness ’63 ● A Jeffrey ’75 and Marja Koenitzer ● A Larry ’58 and Mary ’58 (Park) Krull ● A Peter ’95 and Patricia ’95 (Geroulis) Kyriazes ● John Larsen ’18 Stephen and Karen Lied A Roger and Sharon Lindberg ● A Carl and Shelly Lingle ● A Steward and Jane Lyman ●
WIGGANKENNIEBREW FUNDS RAISED IN FISCAL YEAR 2020 ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP
$26,319 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP and to infuse U.S. racial history throughout the curriculum. Read plan details at: carthage.edu/anti-racism. Since the rollout of this plan, Carthage has announced the retirement of the athletic team names, Red Men and Lady Reds, the launch of a campus intercultural center, and the hiring of a full-time assistant director of equity and inclusion. “This work is vital to the future of our community and
our nation, and it is the kind of work a place like Carthage is uniquely suited to engage in both in and out of the classroom,” said President Swallow. “The more who take up action, the more we stand together to work against racism.” This important work is far from over. If you would like to take part, please contact Bridget Haggerty, executive director of institutional advancement, at 262-551-6572.
Nancy Lyon ’78 and Gary Hansel 150 A Jennifer Madden ● A William and Kim Madden ● Aldo and Dawn Madrigrano D ● A Larry ’79 and Mary Magnesen ● D A Dennis Magnuson ’63 ● ● Myron ’67 and Pat Marlett A Peter ’77 and Nancy Martin ● A Richard ’71 and Carol ’71 Massat ● Clare McCauley ’20 D ● A Daniel Michalak ’77 ● A Jerry and Margaret Miller ● A Kevin ’99 and Christina ’99 (Yerga) Miller ● A Wayne and Pamela Miller ● Linda and Thomas Milson A Samuel Mischio ’18 ●
$20,312 BLACK STUDENT UNION SCHOLARSHIP
Supports students actively involved in the BSU
$4,000 EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING FUND
Provides grants for activities such as study abroad, research, and internships
$19,573
D ● A Malcolm ’65 and Annette Mitchell ● A Lynn (Henson) Mouritsen ’66 ● A Nicholas ’02 and Kylie ’11 Mulvey ● Dan Munro Scott and Colleen Munro A Robert Muschewske ’63 and Leaetta M. Hough ● A Scott ’92 and Nicole Muschewske ● Owen Myers ’18 A 150 Carol Nailor ’75 ● A James Nelson ’65 ● Jeff and Lisa Neubauer T A PLC William and Shanna Otto ● Helen Pagel Matthew ’09 and Katherine ’10 (Zierke) A AC Passanante ● D ● E TE John Pender ●
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A PIONEERIN G F E M A L E SCIE NTIS T During her time at Carthage, Wilma Jean Schneider ’51 developed a lifelong love of science — a passion that prominent biology professor Alice Kibbe fostered. Having a woman as a faculty mentor greatly influenced Ms. Schneider. During her career, she was often the only female in the lab. Ms. Schneider spent her career with the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Peoria, Illinois. Three patents bear her name, based on her work with linseed oil and water-dispersible resin coatings. She recalled sharing her work with a roomful of male petroleum executives from companies like Texaco and Standard in a smoke-filled convention hall in Texas during the 1970s. Before moving into town during her final years, Ms. Schneider lived quietly in retirement at her Pike Lake cabin in northern Wisconsin. A member of the local lake association, she conducted water quality research with the Department of Natural Resources well into her 80s. Though she never sought the limelight in her career, Ms. Schneider certainly wasn’t shy about her support for Carthage. A strong advocate for the sciences, she liked to give through charitable gift annuities. Her lifetime giving, in excess of $200,000, has made a significant impact on the College. During our celebration of 150 Years of Carthage Women, we also take a moment to celebrate Ms. Schneider’s wider impact as a scientist — particularly at a time when few women held that role.
Wilma Jean Schneider ’51
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Honor Roll of Donors (continued) A David and Louise Petering ● Gary ’72 and Joanne Petersen A Jeffrey ’69 and Virginia Petersen ● A John Peterson ’69 ● A Paulette Petretti ● A Greg Pignataro ’12 ● D ● A Philip ’67 and Karin ’67 (Allen) Pratt ● A 150 AC Nicole Rakers ’09 and Mark Kane ● A Jason and Britnee Ramirez ● Carol (Prange) Reckmeyer ’49 and the late Warren D ● A Reckmeyer ’49 ● Linda Roberts A Melanie Roseland ’95 ● A Christopher ’89 and Tracy ’91 (Lopas) Rossing ● A Daniel Ross-Jones ’06 and Andrew Patton ’10 ● Sarah Rubinfeld A Carol ’82 (Hintzsche) and Mustapha Sabbar ● Marie Sarantakis ’11 150 John ’72 and Carole ’70 (Wee) Schafer A Keven ’91 and Carmen Schattner ● A Benn E. Scherzer ● A Lauren Sergent ’18 ● D ● A Susan ’69 (Hayek) and Michael Shaw ● A Edward ’58 and Judith ’58 (Gorsky) Simko ● D E A John Jr. ’65 and Celia Sladek ●● ● TE Dan and Sharon Smeja A Walter and Anne Smith ● Zechariah Smith ’17 D ● A Jack ’72 and Jane ’80 (Anderson) Spencer ● D ● A Ronald ’57 and Barbara ’58 (Boyd) Stamer ● A Connie (Twietmeyer) Swanson ’52 ● Raymond ’79 and Sheila ’79 Threlkeld A John and Patricia Tomsheck ● Matt ’06 and Kara ’09 (Gallagher) Ulmer A Beverly (Spencer) Unglaube ’67 ● A Chuck ’58 and Karen Vavrin ● D ● A Fred ’76 and Cynthia ’76 (Ebe) Vogt ● A Mary Wagner-Moldenhauer ● A Audrey (Akvick) Walsh ’82 ● D ● A Robert ’57 and Beverly Walters ● D ● A 150 Elaine Walton ’79 ● A Reinholt ’67 and Carol ’68 (Cory) Wasemiller ● A Seth Weidmann ’18 ● A Kary Wellen ● A Nancy Wennerstrand ’65 ● A Mark ’79 and Lisa ’79 (Foster) Werner ● Lauren ’07 (Johnston) and Matthew Withrow D ● A AC Tim ’69 and Ann Yanacheck ● A Lhanoo Gunawardhana and Mimi Yang ● D ● A James ’56 and Corrine (Lambrecht) Zoellick ●
Denhart Society We gratefully acknowledge Denhart Society members who have made Carthage a part of their legacy through estate commitments and through other planned gift vehicles. These charitable contributions help ensure the strength and quality of Carthage for generations to come.
In Remembrance Harriet Borg Ilsemarie Caspar ’47 Calvin Claus ’49 Virginia Eken Edith Fellows Jack Harris ’49 Elizabeth Hrajnoha Ruth Johnson ’84 Beverly (Hand) Keller ’61 Grace (Dovemuehle) Parkhurst ’64 Warren Reckmeyer ’49 Betty Schenck Wilma Schneider ’51 Ronald Stamer ’57 William Stewart ’64 Ralph Tenuta William Wittig ’45 New Members Christopher M. Duffy ’04 Diane (Hamm) ’73 and William Katt Charles Knipp ’64 Alan ’79 and Sally Mills Thomas ’71 and Anna ’71 Potratz Don Rapp ’50 John Roth ’55 John and Cameron Swallow Robin and Nancy Wendt
To see a full list of Denhart Society members, please visit carthage.edu/give/recognition
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REMEMBERING TWO LEGENDARY LEADERS IN CARTHAGE ATHLETICS
Bob Bonn (1952-2020)
Bob Bonn, who retired in 2018 after 26 years as director of athletics, died unexpectedly in June. Decades of student-athletes and colleagues mourn his loss. “Doc Bonn” presided over Carthage’s steady ascent to the upper echelon of collegiate athletics, earning him a place in the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics’ Hall of Fame and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Athletic Development Directors. The program raised 117 banners on his watch, each signifying a conference
championship or top-eight national finish. Over that period, Carthage Athletics added nine NCAA Division III sports (including five for women), completed more than $50 million in facility renovations, and built a $3 million endowment — a rarity for a school of this size. “I don’t know where to begin to talk about a man that had such an impact on Carthage Athletics, my life and the lives of so many coaches, staff, and student-athletes,” said Leanne Ulmer, women’s volleyball head coach. “He was a champion for improving all our lives and would give us sage advice about many topics. He was a fierce competitor and he pushed us all to be better.” Many years before Mr. Bonn transformed Carthage athletics, women’s athletics was essentially a one-woman show. Dianne Mizerka coached at Carthage from 1968 to 1980, juggling nine different sports in the early days of the women’s athletic program.
Although she eventually pared that list to three — volleyball, basketball, and softball — coaching was far from her only task. “Miss M” also scheduled games and officiating crews, provided supplemental meal money, and even washed the makeshift uniforms. “Under the direction of Miss M, our athletic teams not only practiced the skills required by our sport, but we also understood the need to support one another in both our athletic and academic pursuits,” said three-sport athlete Carol Nailor ’75. Ms. Mizerka passed away in January. If you wish to honor the memory of these remarkable Carthaginians, please direct your gift to the Michele and Robert Bonn Athletic Endowment or the Dianne Mizerka Softball Endowment.
Dianne Mizerka (1938-2020)
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STEWART STEPS IN TO LEAD CARTHAGE ATHLETICS Despite a shortened competition year, Carthage Athletics still produced noteworthy results in 2019-20. That made Nate Stewart even more excited to take over as director of athletics. Nate Stewart “Carthage has a great reputation, both athletically and academically,” said Mr. Stewart, who arrived in August. “I felt an instant connection to the people and the campus and really fell in love with the place.” Carthage finished the year with four conference championships — in men’s and women’s swimming and diving, women’s golf, and women’s volleyball, which made it to the Final Four in the NCAA Division III tournament. Individually, 18 Carthaginians earned All-America honors and eight were named Academic All-Americans. Mr. Stewart previously served as deputy director of athletics at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky. Before that, he was the athletic director at Eastern University in Pennsylvania and Valley City State University in North Dakota. He also has extensive coaching experience. Nearly one third of Carthage students participate in collegiate athletics, and student-athletes have higher-than-average GPAs and graduation rates. These facts illustrate the importance of a strong studentfocused program and director.
INDUSTRY, COMMUNITY LEADERS DONATE TIME AND EXPERTISE Last fall, the Aspire Center held the inaugural Aspire Conference, a multi-day event focused on career development, entrepreneurship, leadership, and creativity. Carthage alumni generously volunteered their time and talent to run workshops, sit on panels, and network with Carthage students, faculty, and staff. Alumni also lent their expertise in the classroom, such as Julie Elginer ‘95, who joined a nursing class to give a lecture on population health via zoom from her office in California. Virtual volunteering like this became the norm after the COVID-19 pandemic forced all classes and events online. Daniel Orlando Diaz ’11, director of World Cup and Olympic partnerships at NBC Universal Media, spoke to sports management students about the postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and its effect on the industry. Carthage parents Dr. Gail Gizzo-Waitley and Dr. David Waitley recorded a video sharing their front-line experiences and tips to stay safe. Larry Magnesen ’79, Amanda Prochaska ’04, past Carthage parent Steven Tripp, and special guest Jeff Korzenik formed a panel of industry experts who held a live webinar focused on small business recovery and government loan programs. Even more Carthaginians serve the community through ongoing volunteer cohorts such as the Alumni Council, the President’s Leadership Council, and the Board of Trustees. This past year, more than 70 women served on the 150 Years of Carthage Women volunteer committee, helping to gather and compose stories, organize events, and raise support for future Carthage women. We thank all those who give to the College through volunteer service.
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Enduring Gift Society We gratefully acknowledge Enduring Gift Society members who have cumulative lifetime giving totaling $100,000 or more. The below list excludes estate realizations and late society members. To view the complete honor roll, visit carthage.edu/give/recognition/ New Members: Lucy Brown and Steven Minn Roger Brown Betsy Hanisch ’81 and Thomas Sawyer Christine (Burkee) Hobbs ’71 and Richard Hobbs Lee Plumbing Mechanical Contractors Inc. and the Lee Families Charles Reynolds and the late Kathryn Reynolds ’49
Albert Van Maren ’65 and the late Marianne Kidd Van Maren Todd Wehr Foundation Wisconsin Foundation for Independent Colleges, Inc.
Silver Level — $500,000 to $999,999 Abbott Laboratories Fund Elizabeth Kassel Brown and the late Howard Brown Mary (Palmer) Enroth and the late Leonard Enroth
Platinum Level — $5,000,000 and above
Jeff ’80 and Susan Hamar
Donald ’50 and Marilyn Hedberg and the Hedberg Family Foundation
Thomas Kieso ’73
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and predecessor bodies
Racine Community Foundation Inc.
Siebert Lutheran Foundation, Inc. The N. E. Tarble Family
Gold Level — $1,000,000 to $4,999,999 Joel Bleeke ’75 Charitable Foundation Helen Clausen and the late A. W. (Tom) Clausen ’44 and the late Peggy Clausen Virginia ’74 (Altera) and Robert Cornog Judith ’61 (Ewig) and John Fritsch Jockey International, Inc. and the Steigerwaldt and Waller Families
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Gloria and the late Charles Mullen Loren Semler ’65 and the late Vickie (Myers) Semler ’67 Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation
Bronze Level — $100,000 to $499,999 1335 Foundation Nadine and the late George Acker ’34 Altria Group, Inc. American Chemical Society Patrick ’85 and Kimberly Anderson Jody Zuraitis and the late Mark Barmak Mary Bishop
The late Samuel and Imogene Johnson, and SC Johnson
Cary Bjork ’68
The Kresge Foundation
Brady Corporation
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
David and Lyn Brunn
National Science Foundation
Ann (Wagner) Bundgaard and the late Axel Bundgaard
Susan (Young) Ruud Stover ’69
Barbara ’12 and F. Gregory ’12 Campbell
Alan Ruud Franklin I. and Irene List Saemann Foundation
Steven and Cindy Chapman and the Chapman Charitable Foundation
Edward ’57 and Alice ’57 (Lawler) Smeds
Richard and Patricia Christman
Snap-on Incorporated
Chrysler Foundation
David A. Straz Jr. and Catherine Straz
Consolidated Papers Foundation, Inc.
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and predecessor organizations
Miriam (Spielman) Cotanch ’41 and the late Robert Cotanch ’42
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Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation
W. Craig ’72 and Janice ’74 (Ryden) Deaton
Palmen Auto Stores
Robert and Lois Dittus
John Pender
Donald Eken ’65 and the late Virginia Eken
Clifton and Gladys Peterson
Hugh ’66 and Elizabeth ’65 (Dean) Foster
Rita Petretti
Galleher Corporation
Kurt Piepenburg ’77 and Kate Jerome
Gateway Mortgage Corporation
Terry ’70 and Evelyn Pillinger
John Gorton ’66
Dolores (Ronk) Prellberg ’50
Greater Kenosha Area Foundation
W. David and Gael Romoser
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Ruud Lighting, Inc.
Edna Gross ’38 and the late Kenneth Gross
Eleanor Sather and the late Glenn Sather
Hoyt Harper II ’77 and Beth Eggenberger
Wilma Schneider ’51
Mae (Voth) Harris ’52 and the late Jack Harris ’49
John Seal ’72
Sarah ’87 (Hunt) and William Harris
John Jr. ’65 and Celia Sladek
Peggy Hedberg ’81
Linda Staubitz and the late Arthur Staubitz
Helwig Foundation
John Stewig
Steven and Meg Hopp
Dennis and Natalie Troha
The Johnson’s Wax Fund, Inc.
James ’63 and LaRue ’64 (Rhine) Unglaube
The John J. and Ruth F. Kloss Charitable Trust
Karen Van Lone ’74 and Richard Britton
Sharon (Gollish) Koelsch ’69
June ’63 (Boatman) and Ashton Waller
Joyce (Helwig) Koenitzer ’51 and the late John Koenitzer
Lawrence Weiss ’70
Frederick ’83 and Joan Krull
Gary and Lucinda Wilson
Craig Leipold and Helen Johnson-Leipold
Wisconsin Energy Corporation, Inc.
David ’98 and Heather Wiers
Thomas ’63 and Martha Lentz Katherine Madrigrano Comi ’81 and Luigi Comi Gina Madrigrano Friebus ’76 and William Friebus Glenn Madrigrano Sr. and Barbara Madrigrano Thomas Madrigrano Richard Marconi ’56 Frederick Marks ’48 and the late Jewel ’46 (Beres) Marks Dean ’84 and Donna Matthews The Jack Miller Center Dennis Monroe ’74 Diane Muri National Space Grant Foundation Andrew and Jane Palmen
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DONOR-SUPPORTED SKILL-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES LEAD TO STUDENT SUCCESS In any Carthage classroom, you’ll find world-class faculty challenging students’ boundaries, inspiring creativity, and encouraging learners to develop deep, independent, critical thinking. But the classroom is just the beginning. Carthage ranks No. 3 nationwide for participation in short-term study abroad. On our J-Term study tours, students immerse themselves in another culture and language. Perhaps even more critically, these international opportunities encourage self-discovery, adaptability, independence, and confidence. Thanks to the Wiggan-Kenniebrew Experiential Learning Grant, Lexington Fitzpatrick ’21 took his first trip outside the United States — to a country that has fascinated him since childhood: Japan. He was able to practice his language skills and learn about holistic healing practices that he hopes to apply to a future career as a therapist.
Mia Morton ’21 didn’t travel across the globe but, rather, back in time with a competitive yet unpaid research internship at the Wisconsin Historical Society thanks to support from John Johnson ’98. The Aspire Program helped Mia apply for internship assistance, which allowed her to gain this critical field experience, preparing her for graduate work in museum studies and education.
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For Celestine Ananda ’20, the research experience was literally out of this world. She was part of the Carthage team that developed the Modal Propellant Gauging (MPG) technology, which successfully launched into space Dec. 11, 2019, aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket. This fall, Ms. Ananda began a Ph.D. program at the University of Colorado Boulder and works part time with Ball Aerospace. Thanks to a generous estate gift from Pamela D. Sherer ’71, Carthage now has an endowment to help undergraduate researchers like Ms. Ananda pursue academic research and discovery. Carthage recognizes that experiential learning is critical in shaping graduates who have the necessary tools and mindset to achieve their dreams. Thanks to donor support, the College is able to send students across the globe, back in time, and into zero-gravity, helping them become the curious, courageous, and compassionate leaders of tomorrow.
In FY20
115
donors gave a total of
$91,403
in support of experiential learning.
Alford Park Society We gratefully acknowledge Alford Park Loyalty Society members who contribute to the College for three or more consecutive years. Tiers recognize greater consecutive years of giving. Below is a list of our most loyal donors, whose giving spans 20 or more consecutive years.
Beacon Level — 20+ years
Jean ’55 (Tweitmeyer) and Thomas Dirksen
Ledith ’54 (Garber) and Max Ambs
Clayton and Shirley (Eller) Diskerud ’59
Scott Amick ’71
Robert and Lois Dittus
Dorothy (Frank) Anderson ’51
Paul ’54 and Norma Doering
E.B. Anderson and Rachel Tomasek ’78
Richard ’59 and Judith ’61 Dokmo
Gary ’80 and Nancy Anderson
Kenneth ’62 and Maureen Drum
Irma (Niekamp) Anderson ’48
Anne (Beckstrand) Dudycha ’56
Patrick ’85 and Kimberly Anderson
Shirley and the late James Duncan
Steven Anderson ’78
Patricia Milner Dunn ’77 and James Dunn
Vincent ’70 and Linda ’91 Angel
Rebecca ’76 (Campbell) and Robert Earnest
Gregory Baer and Robert Ater
Dennis ’70 and Jeannine ’72 Ellertson
LeeAnn Lambrecht-Banks ’76
Carl ’65 and Karen Engelardt
James Barsch ’69
Karen (Larson) Evans ’72
Kenneth ’70 and Margaret Bartels
Janice ’55 (Knutson) and Thomas Evensen
Jane ’70 and Wayne Beem
Russell ’50 and Phyllis Fergus
John and Marilyn Bendixen
Mardell ’17 (Ager) and Rob Fisher
Kathleen ’84 (Gall) and D. Greg Berg
Laura ’85 (Van Puymbrouck) and John Francis
Mary Bishop
Gina Madrigrano Friebus ’76 and William Friebus
Cary Bjork ’68
Judith ’61 (Ewig) and John Fritsch
Dorathy (Kamphausen) Bobzin ’66
Jason ’01 and Sarah Froehner
Robert ’86 and Faye Boehler
William Goetluck ’77
Kenenth ’70 and Marianne ’71 (Litawa) Boehne
Kenneth ’56 and Martha ’58 (Hinrichs) Gorsky
Burton ’66 and Gilda Bratt
John Gorton ’66
Karen (Fink) Van Lone ’74 and Richard Britton
Elsie ’70 (Anderson) and William Goulding
Dean and Carolyn Brockmeier
Joanne (Ludwig) Greathouse ’71
Deborah (Brach) Brooks ’76
Cornelia (Ellis) Green ’59
Elizabeth Brown
Richard Gustafson ’60
Jonathan Bruning
Sylvia Hackbarth ’75
David and Lyn Brunn
Diane ’93 (Clark) and Richard Halom
Richard ’73 and Linda Carey
Sidney ’53 and Grace Hamper
Gerald ’73 and Lois Caslavka
Sarah ’87 (Hunt) and William Harris
Allegra ’85 (Devereaux) and Thomas Clark
Steven ’78 and Debra ’80 (Erickson) Hartfield
Lorilyn (Krug) Colleran ’90
Paula ’59 (Beebe) and George Hayward
Gail ’70 (Gipp)and Robert Copelan
Tessie ’66 (Heubach) and Stephen Heath
Linda Yeaton Day ’74 and Jerome Day
Robert and Mildred Herder
Dennis Day ’66 and Renee Raddatz-Day
Harold ’57 and Martha Hockman
Timothy ’75 and Marilyn Diemer
David ’55 and Jean ’57 (Meyer) Hockman
Caryl Dierksen ’69
Raymond ’53 and Reva ’55 Hoewing
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LETTING FAITH TAKE THE LEAD The Rev. Fred Marks ’48 has a long history with Carthage. He met his wife, Jewel ’46, on the previous campus in western Illinois, and they enjoyed a full and loving life together until her death in 2017. Their son, Joel ’78, also studied at Carthage after its move to Kenosha. During their life together, Pastor and Mrs. Marks both worked in congregational development for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, traveling around the Midwest to establish new churches. Both in his generous spirit and philanthropy, Pastor Marks framed his life simply, “the Lord has blessed me, and so I try to share it with others,” he said. For over 40 years, Pastor Marks has made annual contributions to support his alma mater, making him one of the most senior members of the Alford Park Loyalty Society. In recent years, he has chosen to give to Carthage through charitable gift annuities. He has such an affinity for gift annuities that he has made gifts in this way for an astounding sixteen consecutive years. Pastor Marks has supported a wide array of campus initiatives, most recently directing that support to scholarships. The remaining funds from his gift annuities will support the Fred & Jewel Marks Endowed Scholarship. Whether establishing new church communities or sharing his blessings with others, Pastor Marks has let his faith lead him. His lifelong generosity has secured transformative educational experiences for future generations of Carthage students.
What is a gift annuity? The concept of a charitable gift annuity is simple. A donor gives money to the College that Carthage invests in a separate annuity pool. In return, the College agrees to make fixed payments to the donor for the duration of their life. At the end of the agreement, the remaining funds become available to support their pre-determined purpose. Giving in this manner is a superb way for a donor to create supplemental income in the present, while providing an enduring gift to support the College when the balance becomes available in the future. However, at the end of the day, the gift annuity is just a vehicle. It is hearts inclined toward generosity that make the real difference.
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Roger ’64 and Carol Hug
Jeffrey ’75 and Marja Koenitzer
Erik Humlie ’77
Phyllis ’82 (Holzman) and Gerald Koskinen
Dale ’79 and Roberta Jacobs
Christine Krueger ’71
John ’75 and Mary Jeanmaire
Larry and Mary (Park) Krull ’58
Chip ’82 and Donna Johnson
Amy Larsen ’76
Paula Kalke
Ronald ’80 and Cynthia ’72 (Mackinnon) Larson
Linda Even ’78 and Scott Kania
Jerry ’88 and Sandra Larson
Annette (Walser) Kilver ’52
Deborah Luedke ’78
John Kness ’63
Kevin and Sharon Mac Kinnon
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