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Annual Report2008 - 2009

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Colin McComiskeyChairman, Board of Trustees

Greg Homer Headmaster

For twenty five years, the success of our school has been the result of the passion and efforts of each and every member of the school community.

The dedicated, talented faculty and staff deliver a product that is truly unique in our area.

Despite the weak national economy, the school has been blessed with continued strong enrollment and generous donors. These factors, coupled

with our emphasis on fiscal discipline, provide a strong foundation for the next quarter century.

The fiscal results reported here reflect our steadfast, strident and enduring orientation to maximize the resources allocated directly to instruction.

The willingness and generosity of families, grandparents, alumni and friends to provide ongoing financial support allow us to enrich programs and

curriculum and help us bridge the gap between tuition and our actual cost per student. Tuition and fees cover eighty-nine percent of the actual cost of a CES education. This equates to approximately $1,300 per student for the 2009-2010 school year. Fundraising, through such endeavors as the Annual Giving campaign and Art at the Park, is the way this gap is bridged.

Your generosity last year, detailed in this report, is an indication of your goodwill and recognition of our efforts. We hope that we can increase

participation in the 2009-2010 Annual Fund in order to demonstrate that we as the CES family have made the school’s mission a priority and dedicated our own funds to its future.

You have given your time, efforts or dollars on behalf of the school in countless ways. At times these might have been unrecognized, but without

your continued support, CES as we know it would cease to exist. So, thank you most sincerely. We pledge to continue to strive to honor your trust with our best efforts in this important work.

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1. An Episcopal School is a concrete expression of the Church’s care for young people and their families.

At Christ Episcopal School, children come first. Each child is special, a unique child of God. Our goal is to prepare our children for living in God’s world, with all their rights and privileges, duties and responsibilities.

2. An Epsicopal School values reason as a way to true understanding.

At Christ Episcopal, intellectual curiosity is prized, and students are challenged to think independently and critically, to act creatively and collaboratively. We are life-long learners with a strong Christian ethic and morality, preparing to become involved and responsible citizens.

3. An Episcopal School has a concern for the well-being of society.

Christ Epsicopal students learn that they do not exist apart from society, and they are called to respond to the needs of others. We are called to act justly and to call others to do so. We are challenged to imitate Christ and to instill peace, at school and in the world.

4. The unity of an Episcopal School is based on ritual and tradition rather than doctrine.

At Christ Episcopal, religious and spiritual formation is integrated into all aspects of the educational experience. We are a community that honors, celebrates, and worships God as the center of life.

5. An Episcopal School values freedom and diversity of belief.

At Christ Episcopal, we model acceptance of self and others as unique, divinely appointed creations. We honor values that unite people rather than those that divide. We encourage reverence for each other’s beliefs, and we strive to treat all with charity, kindness, and respect.

6. An Episcopal School is founded on love.

Love for students as unique children of God is the hallmark of Christ Episcopal School. Our faculty, imbued with a spirit of humility and profound purpose, pledge to act out of love, teach love, to model love, and to love one another in our school community. *Published by the National Association of Episcopal Schools

The Idea of an Episcopal School*

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VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP

2008-2009 CESPA OFFICERSCharlotte Bradford, President Erika Briggs, Vice-President

Allison Mercante, Corresponding SecretaryErin Berrigan, Recording Secretary

Natalie Smith, TreasurerNicole Reilly, Art at the Park Chair

Laura Brown, Ex-officio

PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2008-2009

Anne BaileyRev. Tom Blackmon, RectorErika Briggs, CESPA RepresentativeWilliam ColombJohn DubreuilMelissa Elliott, SecretaryLisa Geary, Vestry RepresentativeJill Giberga

Chandra Gordon, Vice-ChairGreg Homer, HeadmasterColin McComiskey, Board ChairJohn Murphy, TreasurerBilly PreauPuddy RobinsonLain St. Paul

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CESPA COMMITTEE CHAIRSCES Apparel: Lisa RiceCESPA Links: Nicole St. PaulChristmas Greens: Meg Smith, Cori NelsonCuisine-To-Geaux: Jill HeebeFrom Our Table to Yours: Lisa FloodGrandparents’ Day: Shannon Klaare, Katie Gilly, Beverly McQuaid, Alison LagardeLibrary/Birthday Book Club: Joanna CaseLiterary Week: Amy Morris, Kit Friedrichs Meetings and Events: Leslie UsonParents’ Council: Jennifer BurasPoinsettias: Melissa BiggsPublicity: Yonshin Willis, Perry ClarkRegistration: Meagan DubreuilRoom Mothers: Britton MillerSally Foster: Ashley Ponder, Jane SlattenSchool Packs: Amy VergesSunshine: Amy May (ECC) Sue Loustalot (Lower School) Debbi Hocevar (Middle School)

CESPA FUNDS RAISED: 2008-2009CESPA raised more than $120,000 during the 2008-2009 school year. This amount was turned over to the school to be used to augment the educational environment during the 2009-2010 school year.

ART AT THE PARK-2009 $101,000

SALLY FOSTER 9,495

CHRISTMAS GREENS 6,275

POINSETTIAS 2,184

CUISINE TO GEAUX 1,195

TOTAL CESPA FUNDS $120,149

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Total Giving 2008-2009

$440,585

Summary of Giving 2008-2009

Unrestricted Operating Gifts are primarily gifts to the Annual Fund and other gifts for current school operations. They are used as needed for salaries, development, instructional items for academics, P.E., athletics, utilities and plant expenses, as well as other program enhancements. These funds close the gap between tuition charged and the total cost to educate a CES student.

Funds from parent fund raisers are used primarily for technology and other instructional enhancements as well as faculty development and facilities and grounds improvements.

Capital Project Gifts and Pledges are designated for new facilities, further development of the site, and building an endowment for the future. Restricted gifts are designated by the donor.

Unrestricted Operating GiftsBoardofTrustees$14,940Parents95,132Faculty/Staff3,360Alumni/AlumniParents7,800Grandparents29,694FriendsandOthers 67,310Total Unrestricted $218,236

CESPA Fund RaisersArtatthePark-2009$101,000OtherFundRaisers19,149Total CESPA $ 120,149

Capital/Restricted GiftsKeystotheFuture$20,000UpperSchoolStart-up73,500OtherRestrictedGifts8,700

Total Capital/ $102,200 Restricted

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Summary of Financial Results2008-2009

The operating financial results shown do not include amounts raised for capital projects or for endowment during 2008-2009.

Revenues from operations TuitionandFees $3,451,209AnnualGiving 167,404CESPASupport103,726InterestIncome 31,530StateandOtherFunds 156,386

Total Revenue $ 3,910,255

Expenses from operations SalariesandBenefits $2,802,465InstructionalProgram 224,769FinancialAid 142,460PlantandMaintenance 126,382GeneralAdministrative/Overhead 342,351DebtService 213,428OperatingCapital/FutureFunding 58,002

Total Expenses $ 3,909,857Net Income $ 398

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Goal 1: Refine and enhance the educational program, ensuring it reflects the mission, principles and values of CES.Our teachers and staff strive each day to go beyond the classroom walls so that “Imitate Christ” are living and vibrant words, discernable in all aspects of campus life. We continue to nurture spirituality by making the Christian education components more meaningful and rewarding for students. During the 2008-2009 year, planning for improved and expanded student worship with the Rector was completed. These new liturgies began with the 2009-2010 school year.

Goal 2: Continue to attract, recruit, retain and develop faculty and staff who embrace and emulate the missions and values of CES.Teachers are the core of the school’s success. Over half of our faculty hold a master’s degree, and the average number of years teaching experience is 17. Our average tenure is 7.5 years for current full-time faculty. Over $20,000 was expended in 2008-2009 for a wide range of professional development opportunities for our faculty. Our benefit plan has been enhanced to provide our faculty with a comprehensive package that is competitive with other schools and businesses.

Goal 3: Ensure ethnic diversity.CES has endeavored to address issues of affordability by managing tuition levels and increasing financial aid available. The FACTS Tuition Management system provides families with increased flexibility on payment options and methods. Accessibility to all socio-economic groups, to promote cultural and social diversity, continues to be a key priority of our school’s administration.

Goal 4: Create an Upper School Program, adding grades 9 through 12.As the 2009-2010 school year began, the new Upper School building was completed and a ninth grade class was established. John Morvant, with a wealth of 32 years of experience from St. Paul’s School in Covington, has been hired as head of the Upper School. He and his talented faculty colleagues bring a rich educational background to our 8th and 9th grade students. This group of educators has developed a strong college preparatory program that challenges students to be accountable ethically, spiritually and intellectually.

“Building on a Solid Foundation” 2008-2013 Strategic Plan September 2009 Progress Report“Building on a Solid Foundation” anticipates that we continue to improve upon the 25 year tradition of excellence in early childhood, elementary and middle school education as we expand it through the 12th grade. This plan addresses continual improvement and growth of our educational program and extracurricular opportunities as well as ways to strengthen the school financially. We will continue to provide a vibrant Christian learning environment which develops in our students the skills and character needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world. During the 2008-2009 year, we were fortunate to reach some of the plan’s early benchmarks.

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Goal 5: Continue to improve the physical environment and plant to enhance student learning, strengthen Christian identity, embrace our extended community, maximize safety and reflect our mission and vision.A joint committee comprised of members of the Vestry, the CES Board of Trustees, and the Christwood Retirement Community Board met throughout 2008-2009 to address the planned growth surrounding the Christwood campus. Recommendations regarding traffic flow, property development and other global site issues are being finalized this fall. During 2009-2010, the Master Site, Finance and Development Committees of the Board will work with the administration to define future needs, including classrooms, performing arts, and worship space. The end result will be a comprehensive case for support that will support future capital as well as endowment fundraising.

The school administration participated in a parish-wide project funded by FEMA to formalize and standardize emergency plans in order to ensure that response to any emergency at the school or in our community is acted upon in a coordinated manner and first responders have accurate and up-to-date information about and access to facilities.

Goal 6: Raise funds to ensure the short and long-term viability of CES by developing a “culture of philanthropy.”The Business and Advancement team expanded in 2009 with the addition of a Director of Development. The Development Director will execute the annual Advancement Plan and coordinate the fundraising goals and objectives necessary to create a “culture of philanthropy” at CES. This effort encompasses improving Annual Giving particiaption, and building the endowment to augment faculty salaries and benefits and facilities maintenance. It also includes support for Art at the Park fundraising as well as developing relationships with donors for future campus facility expansion.

Goal 7: Further develop the Board of Trustees to ensure effective planning and leadership. The role of the Board of Trustees is to “hold the school in trust” for future generations. The hiring of and collaboration with the Head of the School on policy and planning issues is its main role. As the school leadership transitions from Greg Homer to John Morvant, the Board of Trustees is committed to meeting the school’s most critical future needs. These are finalizing the plan for infrastructure and property development, raising the necessary capital to meet the most pressing priorities, and building the “Securing Our Future” endowment fund in order to ensure the school’s financial stability for future generations. The Development Committee plans to provide Board training to all members so that every Board member understands and can communicate the future plans for the school and increase their roles as advocates and ambassadors of the plans.

The Board of Trustees held an orientation meeting in early September, 2009 to introduce and review the goals and operating objectives to all members of the Board. This meeting included an overview by each division head and a financial overview, and provided essential training to make sure that every board member is ready to serve.

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Annual Fund 2008 - 2009“Celebrate Each Student”

Icing on the Cake ($2,500+)Mr. and Mrs. Harold AndersonMrs. Janis BellMr. and Mrs. Drew Bevolo on Behalf of Jack BevoloMr. and Mrs. David BriggsAnonymousMr. Chuck Daniel and Dr. Kay DanielFlick Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. James GilmoreMr. and Mrs. John GrahamMr. Terence HallMr. and Mrs. Chris JeanDrs. Donald and Judi KuebelMr. and Mrs. Brandon MatherneDrs. Colin and Dottie McComiskeyMr. and Mrs. David McCubbinMr. and Mrs. Jim MilesCoughlin-Saunders Foundation / Michael Owings FamilyMr. and Mrs. Heath RushingMr. and Mrs. William SlattenMr. and Mrs. Steve SmithDr. Roger Vitter and Dr. Elizabeth Kinsley

Toast of the Town ($1,000 - $2,499)Autin FamilyMr. and Mrs. Glyn BaileyBES Realty, LLC on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Duvic, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Suggs, Mrs. Karolyn Westervelt, and Mr. Scott DuvicThe Rev. Tom Blackmon and Ms. Molly SteeleDr. and Mrs. R. Graham BoyceMr. and Mrs. Jerry BraswellMr. and Mrs. Charlie CaplingerMr. and Mrs. Steven CassanovaMr. and Mrs. Jon CromwellMr. and Mrs. Steven CroxtonPaula Plaia DavisMr. and Mrs. Johnny Despeaux, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. George DittaJohn and Meagan DubreuilMr. and Mrs. Paul FrolichMr. and Mrs. Samuel GibergaMr. and Mrs. Joey GordonMr. and Mrs. Kirby Gordon IIMr. and Mrs. Nathan GuiceMs. Rachel HernandezMr. and Mrs. Robert Hoffman

The Annual Giving Fund is an essential component of our annual operating budget. The funds raised each year allow CES to better support innovations in teaching, low student/teacher ratios, upgrades to technology, maintenance of our expanding facility, our service learning projects, and to continue to develop a program aligned with our mission and learning goals. In light of the economic climate during 2008-2009, we were blessed with a continued base of committed donors and are extremely grateful to everyone who participated.

The total dollars raised were $167,636. This was a decrease of 14% from the 2007-2008 amount of $195,695. Gifts from current parents decreased 18% from $115,184 to $94,832 and the percent participation by parents decreased from 51% to 40%.Alumni giving remained steady and accounted for 5% of the total. Giving by grandparents declined slightly from $32,440 to $29,694. Giving by members of the Board of Trustees increased by 13% and had 100% participation. Foundation and gifts by other friends of the school accounted for approximately 10% of the total.

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Mr. Chuck HughesMr. and Mrs. Paul JaquillardThe Erik F. Johnsen Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. Kenneth LopiccoloM. E. Peters & R. W. Polchow FoundationMr. and Mrs. Doug MacEachernMr. and Mrs. Jeff MartinMs. Jackie McComiskeyMr. and Mrs. Art MonroeMr. and Mrs. Harvey O’NeillDr. and Mrs. Karl OrdoyneMr. and Mrs. Richard PolchowDr. and Mrs. Billy PreauDrs. Felix and Mary Frances RabitoMr. and Mrs. William Reily IVDrs. Jason and Rachel ReinaMr. and Mrs. Ryan Rousse on behalf of Andie Rousse Stalter FamilyThe Niels Frithjof and Anita Julia Johnsen FoundationMr. and Mrs. Bobby TruittMr. Sean and Dr. Kristen ValliantDr. and Mrs. Paul Van DeventerMr. and Mrs. Joseph WardMr. and Mrs. Harry WarnerAnonymousMr. and Mrs. Michael Willis

Bubbles and Balloons ($500 - $999)Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Bagby

Mr. and Mrs. Ron BarlowMr. and Mrs. Hank BiedenharnMr. and Mrs. James BradfordMr. and Mrs. Travis BriggsMr. and Mrs. Baldwin BrownMr. and Mrs. Anthony CaldareraDr. and Mrs. William ColombMr. and Mrs. Keith CoutureDr. and Mrs. David CressyMr. and Mrs. Christoffer FriendMs. Ashley FuselierDrs. Gerard Gianoli and Mary Lee CherryMr. and Mrs. David HarrisonDr. and Mrs. Michael HaydelMr. and Mrs. Dunbar HealyMrs. Marvin G. HeebeAnonymousMr. Ed. HukillMr. and Mrs. Joost KlaareMr. and Mrs. Kevin LevineMr. and Mrs. John MarleyMr. and Mrs. Michael T.D. MillerMr. and Mrs. John MurphyMr. and Mrs. Robert MyersMr. and Mrs. Brett OubreMr. and Mrs. James Owens IIMs. Linda PelegrinMr. and Mrs. Barbee PonderMrs. Genita PooleMr. and Mrs. Donald PowellMr. and Mrs. George Ragland

“At CES’ Early Childhood Center, we… take the developmental approach…very hands on,

child-driven and developmentally appropriate.” ~ Reina Gardner, Early Childhood Center School Head

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Mr. and Mrs. Jim HeurtinNorthwestern Mutual Foundation, Match of Rob and Nancy HewittMr. and Mrs. Matthew HolzhalbGreg and Emily HomerMr. and Mrs. Jason HysomMr. and Mrs. Billy KentzelMr. and Mrs. Meade KoehlMr. and Mrs. Kenneth LacosteMr. and Mrs. Jonathan LagardeMr. and Mrs. Kent LambertMr. and Mrs. Frank LamotheRandall and Sue Loustalot / Creative Directions Inc.Ms. Mary MacEachernMr. and Mrs. Tom McCarthyDr. and Mrs. Kevin McLaughlinMr. and Mrs. Andrew McQuaidMr. and Mrs. John McQuaidMr. and Mrs. James MileyMr. and Mrs. Steve NealMrs. Susan NelsonDarryl and Sharon O’MeallieMs. Christie O’NealMs. Cheryl PearseMr. and Mrs. Craig PierceMr. and Mrs. Ken ReevesMr. and Mrs. John ReillyMr. and Mrs. John RiceDr. and Mrs. James RobinsonDr. Howard Russell, Jr.

Boatner Reily Family FundMr. William B. Reily/Reily Foods CompanyTimothy and Jennifer RiceMr. and Mrs. Randy SellersE.N. Bisso & Son, Inc./Mrs. Susan SharpMr. and Mrs. Steve ShawMr. and Mrs. Lain St. PaulMr. and Mrs. George SumnerMr. and Mrs. Ed TrahanMr. and Mrs. Paul UnKaufMrs. Karolyn WesterveltMr. and Mrs. Andrew Wilcox

Candles and Confetti ($200 - $499)Mr. and Mrs. Richard AdlerMr. and Mrs. Harold AndersonMr. and Mrs. Jeff BellMr. and Mrs. Landry BernardMr. and Mrs. Miles BiggsDr. and Mrs. Peter BlesseyMr. and Mrs. Wayne CoveyDr. Kevin DarrMr. Bryan Davidson and Mrs. Alison Pelegrin-DavidsonMr. and Mrs. Don DruckerMr. and Mrs. David DubreuilMrs. Melissa ElliottMr. Harold A. Fuselier IIIMr. and Mrs. Cove GearyCommander and Mrs. Lee Hallman (USN Ret.)Mrs. Sandra Harrell

“The CES Lower School is a place where

children explore, learn, question… Our goal is

to empower children to become life-long

confident and competent learners.” ~

Sharon O’Meallie, Lower School Head

Bubbles and Balloons cont’d ($500 - $999)

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Mr. and Mrs. Jerry SalyerMrs. Kimberly SchultzMr. and Mrs. William SherarMr. H. Paul SimonMr. and Mrs. Eric SjunnesenMr. and Mrs. Jeff St. RomainSimone Sterck and Gregory SterckStolin-Holmes FamilyMr. and Mrs. Paul ViningMrs. Beverly WhiteMr. and Mrs. Michael WhiteheadMr. and Mrs. Tucker WhittingtonMr. and Mrs. Dale Williams

Ribbons and Bows ($1 to $199)Mrs. Patricia ArnoldThe Rev. and Mrs. John C. BauerschmidtMr. and Mrs. Nigel BealeMr. and Mrs. John BeckerMrs. Robert J. BecnelMs. Natalie BelkoMr. and Mrs. Darin BorneMrs. Merlin BoyerRay and Joan BoyerMr. and Mrs. Jason BroussardMr. Chuck Brown and Mrs. Patti Daigle-BrownMr. and Mrs. Max BrunsonMr. and Mrs. Joe CanizzaroMrs. Robin Cardinale

Dr. and Mrs. Charles ChehardyMrs. Eleanor CherryMr. and Mrs. Pen ClarkMr. and Mrs. Michael ConroyMrs. Pam CookMr. and Mrs. Gerald CottrellMr. and Mrs. William CourtneyMs. Alixe CraneMr. and Mrs. Jon CromwellMr. and Mrs. Chad DanenhowerMr. and Mrs. Marty DeanMr. and Mrs. Jean-Paul deLaurealMr. Jerry DobbsMs. LaVondra DobbsMr. and Mrs. James DuffyMr. and Mrs. Paulo DufourMrs. Airey EllisMr. and Mrs. Chris EstepMr. and Mrs. Daniel FoilMrs. Catherine FriedrichsDr. and Mrs. Harold FuselierMr. and Mrs. William Wiley GahaganMr. and Mrs. Scott GardnerDr. and Mrs. William L. GearyMrs. Becky GillyMr. and Mrs. Andrew GoldateMr. and Mrs. Reid GreenMr. and Mrs. Carter GuiceDr. and Mrs. Andrew GutterMr. and Mrs. George HealyAnonymousAnonymousMr. and Mrs. Jim HowellMrs. Beverly JarrellMs. Mandy JeneveinMr. and Mrs. Larry JohnsonMs. Jaime KentzelMr. and Mrs. Ross LagardeMr. and Mrs. Lee LambertDr. and Mrs. Craig LandwehrMr. and Mrs. Andre LivaudaisMr. and Mrs. Frank LopiccoloMr. and Mrs. Mark LorandoMr. and Mrs. Jacques MagneMr. and Mrs. Mike Massey

Candles and Confetti cont’d ($200 - $499)

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Mr. and Mrs. Mark MercanteMr. and Mrs. Charlie MorazanMr. and Mrs. Wayne MorrisMr. and Mrs. Russell NashMr. and Mrs. James RaffertyDrs. Brent and Sandy RobbinsMr. and Mrs. Rory RonigerMrs. Nancy RonigerMr. and Mrs. Jim RothMr. and Mrs. Michael RussoMr. and Mrs. Mark SaccoMr. and Mrs. John SatterleeMr. and Mrs. Rusty SavoieMr. and Mrs. Skip ScogginMr. and Mrs. Doyle SpellMr. and Mrs. Larry SpurlockMr. and Mrs. Tom StaffordMr. and Mrs. Gordon StewartMrs. Margaret SullivanMs. Mary ThompsonMrs. C. B. UdellMr. and Mrs. Leroy VicknairDr. and Mrs. Bob WeissmannMr. and Mrs. James WieseneckMr. and Mrs. Alan Zaunbrecher

Average Giftper Student

2003-2004 $1942004-2005 $2682005-2006 $254 2006-2007 $400 2007-2008 $398 2008-2009 $330

Ribbons and Bows cont’d ($1 to $199)

“The intent of our Middle School

program extendsfar beyondclassroom

instruction. We learn to share

our hearts, our time, and ourselves by

reaching outto others

through our service learning

programs…” ~ Maurine Magne,

Middle School Head

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Other GiftsAs we move forward with the plans outlined in the 2008-2013 Strategic Plan, the following generous donors have made pledges or contributions to support our plans for the the future. Thank you!

Restricted to High School Endowed Funds/Start-upMr. and Mrs. Barbee PonderDr. Cammie ColombMr. and Mrs. Kirby Gordon IIDrs. Colin and Dottie McComiskeyM. E. Peters & R. W. Polchow FoundationMr. and Mrs. Richard PolchowDr. and Mrs. William PreauMr. and Mrs. Michael WillisAnonymous

Keys To The Future Capital CampaignThe Booth-Bricker Fund

Unrestricted Operating GiftsThe Toler FoundationMr. and Mrs. Joey GordonGirl Scount Troop #1016

Restricted Operating GiftsMr. and Mrs. Brian ComeauxMr. and Mrs. William TreadwayThe Rev’d L. Stephen Holzhalb and Mrs. Julie HolzhalbIn-Kind DonationMr. Michael Storms

“The faculty is committed to presenting a challenging, rigorous curriculum, stressing creativity, self-expression, collaboration, and critical thought.” ~ John Morvant, Upper School Head

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Art at the Park DonorsArt at the Park 2009 celebrated the Wild West with wonderful weather and a lot of fun! The successful fundraiser earned an amazing $101,000 net profit! Thank you to all the donors as well as our generous parent volunteers who contributed countless hours to making it a success.

Van GoghBaker Donelson Bearman Caldwell Berkowitz PCBisso Towboat Co. Inc.Express Employment Professionals Gilmore & Sons Construction Corp./ Mr. and Mrs. Gene AbadieJefferies & CompanyDrs. Colin and Dottie McComiskeyNorthshore Chemical

Dr. and Mrs. Felix G. Rabito, Jr.Spartan Building CorporationSuperior Energy Services, Inc.Swampgas Technology LLCTylertool.comDr. Roderick Chandler and Dr. Paul Van Deventer /Orthopaedic Clinic of MandevilleWhitney National Bank

RembrandtArt Monroe’s Taekwondo PlusRhonda Bagby / Humana Health PlanBaldone and Reina DermatologyBanner Ford / ChevroletBevolo Gas and Electric LightsSue and Eddie Boudreau / Pan American PowerBrown Family Orthodontics, LLCChristwood Retirement CommunityCompass Capital Management / Diana MatherneContinental Underwriters, Ltd.Luan CopelandRhonda and Keith Couture, AttorneyCurry & Friend, PLCDaigle, Fisse & Kessenich, PLC / Jim Bradford, John DubreuilDrs. Kevin F. Darr, H. Reiss Plauche, and Jason Rolling Mr. and Mrs. Johnny DespeauxH. Muldrow Etheredge, Attorney at LawFairway MedicalFat Tuesday Beverage Market

First Bank and TrustFox Print Direct / Mr. and Mrs. Greg FoxGordon & Breaux Marketing Communications, Inc.Julie and Jimmy HingleHudson Services, Inc.Innisfree FarmThe Jimmy Club Day CampBrenda and Kenneth LopiccoloRobin and Paul LyonsMassey’s Professional OutfittersJackie McComiskeyOmni StoragePepsi of AmericaJane and Billy PreauBecky and Rory RonigerStewart Interior Contractors LLCTruitt Law Firm Trinchero EstatesJames and Margie ValliantWater Street Pottery / Rachel and Chris Pinto

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Abita Brewing Co.Becker & Suffern Corporate BenefitsBraswell DrugsKathy and Max BurkertConnie and Tommy BrennanChrist Church VestryChrist Episcopal School Board of TrusteesJennifer and Brian ComeauxRebecca and David CressyChuck and Dr. Kay Daniel, DDS / OrthodonticsEquity Closing Services Group, LLCDrs. Gerald Gianoli and Mary Lee CherryDr. and Mrs. Michael HaydelAlexis and Debbie HocevarElizabeth Harvey Icamina, Attorney at LawYvette and Skip JemisonShannon and Joost KlaareDr. and Mrs. Craig LandwehrLaPorte Sehrt Romig Hand, Certified Public Accountants

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin LevineJane and Douglas MacEachearnBritton and Michael MillerNorthlake Moving and StoragePlanet Kids Preschool & Academy / Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McQuaidMr. and Mrs. Michael PollettAshley and Barbee PonderCindi Raymond / Coldwell Banker TEC RealtorsResource BankElaine and Keith RobinsonMr. and Mrs. Skip ScogginNicole and Lain St. PaulSEBS of LouisianaCharlene and Jack ThorsonMelissa and Tucker WhittingtonZoe’s Bakery / Enid and Shane Gorringe

Michelangelo

Art at the Park Donors (cont’d)

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Artmasters • Bobby & Liz Autin • Aveda Institute • Chef John Besh/Restaurant August & La Provence • Jeff & Sharon Borne • Christwood • C.I.A. Imports • Johnny Despeaux • Jason & Lisa Findley/Smoothie King • Greg Francis • Funland Golf & Games • Reina Gardner • Bernard Mattox • Mike McCollum/National Sales & Marketing • M.T. Noggin • Northlake Moving and Storage • Jane Preau • Ruth Fournet-Siporski • The SPS Marching Wolves • St. Tammany Hospital • Sherwin Williams • Sarah Sparkman Boyd • Jim Travers • Antoinette Williams • Casie Yemelos/Omni Storage •

SPECIAL THANKS TO THESE FRIENDS AND BUSINESSES FOR THEIR GENEROUS DONATIONS TO ART AT THE PARK 2009:

ART AT THE PARK 2009 COMMITTEE MEMBERSChairperson: Nicole ReillyPrior Year Chair: Shondi MulkeyBox Parade: Rhonda CoutureChildren’s Activities: Mary Ann ReidyChildren’s Art: Alixe CraneChildren’s Art Auction: Meg SmithChildren’s Tents: Shelly Colomb, Rhonda Couture, and Chandra GordonConcessions: Jane PreauEntertainment: Joanna LeDouxJuried Art Show: Lisa GreenMajor Contributions: Diana Matherne Missy BroussardOpening Night Party: Joanna LeDouxPublicity: Sarah DanenhowerSecretary: Laura BrownSigns: Sue LoustalotSite Prep/Day of Event: Johnny DespeauxTickets: Joel JugeT-shirts: Gina BeckTuition Raffle: Beth Manifold and Allison MeranteVolunteers: Heather Simon

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We have tried in every way to make sure this report is correct and to give appropriate credit to our generous donors. So many people have given anonymously and selflessly throughout the year that in some cases an oversight may have occurred. If we have made an error, we sincerely apologize. Please bring it to our attention by calling Alison Greffenius (871-9902, ext. 281) or Sue Zaunbrecher (871-9902, ext. 206).

“Celebrate Each Student”2009-2010

Thank you for your continued support of Christ Episcopal School. The 2009-2010 annual

fund campaign runs through june 30, 2010.As we celebrate our 25th Anniversary year, we

hope that you will make a contribution to this year’s Annual Fund at one of the

following levels:

Icing on the Cake Gifts of $2,500+

Toast of the Town Gifts of $1000 to $2,499

Bubbles & Balloons Gifts of $500 to $999

Candles & Confetti Gifts of $200 to $499

Ribbons & Bows Gifts of $1 to $199

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www.christepiscopalschool.org

Admission to Christ Episcopal School is open to all qualified students regardless of race, creed or ethnic background.

THANK YOU !Thank You!