2 National Merit

Commended Students

74% of 2016 Grads Earned Indiana Honors Diploma

4-time Indiana

Four Star School

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Year of the Pioneer

If you follow Providence sports, you’ve no doubt heard the phrase Year of the Pioneer in relation to our athletics success in the 2015-2016 school year, from eight sectional titles, including two in open class sports, to two state titles. We’ve become so accustomed to this level of success that winning state titles seems normal now. To the fans, at least.

But ask the student-athletes who devote hours to practice and conditioning year round. Who practice their jump shot, serve or backhand continuously until the muscle memory ingrains in them the proper form. Who not only put in time, effort and energy in perfecting their sport but who give the same amount of focus, time and energy to their academics, achieving honor roll status as well as looks from Ivy League schools.

So let us relish and cheer the achievements of all our students. Their athletic success in 2015-2016 is unprecedented, and our academic success is equally noteworthy. You will read of these achievements in this report, and we thank these students and their teachers and coaches for their dedication and hard work.

We thank another group of Pioneers who made a significant impact in 2015-2016: our supporters who contributed financially or gave in-kind labor or materials to improve our campus, from the new chapel to the synthetic turf baseball infield. Improvements made solely through donations.

As we approach the 65th anniversary of the school’s opening, we hope our athletic and academic success continues well into the future. We also look to our alumni and supporters to finish the improvements laid out in the Master Plan, particularly a new

entrance to Murphy Stadium and new home side bleachers. Thank you in advance for rising to the challenge.

Table of Contents2015-2016 Headlines ............ 4Campaign Update ................. 6Sources of Support ............... 8ASAP Donors ........................ 9Students of 2015-2106 ......... 10Endowment Giving .............. 11Gifts in Kind ......................... 13Mother Guerin Society ........ 14

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’98J. Terrence “Terry” Cody ’67 Cynthia Collins Ann (Kaiser) Day ’80 Jonathon Eade ’99 Jody (Cooley) Fitzpatrick ’81Don ForseeTodd Frossard ’99 Jan (Gettelfinger) Huber ’81 Rev. Eric JohnsonKenneth Johnson

Adam Kempf ’91Carolyn (Galligan) Kirchdorfer ’60 Jeff LibsJames NettBill PayneRon Rauck ’89 Andrea Stevens Lawrence “Tex” Very (Hon. ’09) Steve WilliamsVan Willis

Joan Hurley – PresidentMelinda (Lankert) Ernstberger, Ed.D., ’74 – Principal Kerry Gerber – Assistant Principal/Director of StudiesScott Hutchins ’91 – Assistant Principal/Director of StudentsSteve Beyl ’99 – Assistant Principal/Director of Student

Leadership & ActivitiesRev. Adam Ahern – School ChaplainMelissa Jackson – Director of GuidanceAnthony Perito – Vice President of Institutional AdvancementLarry Weimer – Chief Financial OfficerMickey Golembeski – Athletic DirectorLeah (Cissell) Kelly ’05 – Director of Campus MinistriesDave Smith – Director of AdmissionsRonda (Miller) Stumler ’83 – Director of Special Events &

Alumni RelationsChrista (Payne) Hoyland ’84 – Director of Communication

Board of Trustees 2015-2016

Administration 2015-2016

THE YEAR OF THE PIONEER – ON AND OFF THE FIELD

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ENDOWING THE FUTURE

Following up on The Year of the Pioneer

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Since arriving on campus July 1, I waited with great anticipation for our students to return to school. It may have been too early a wake-up call for them, but for me it could not have happened soon enough. I had been hearing about bleed blue, Pioneer spirit, Blue Pride and the Providence Community. I was anxious to see it live-time. I was not disappointed.

I was greeted by the news of the academic success of our Class of 2016, IHSAA Baseball and Volleyball state championships, a vibrant theatre program and a wildly popular summer STEM camp. Our Lady of Providence was crowned “Athletic Program of the Year” for the second time and the installation of our must-see, stained glass windows in the new chapel proved to be the final jewels in the Year of the Pioneer.

So what’s next? As we step forward from the accomplishments of President Joan Hurley’s tenure, there is still more to do in the next phase of the Endowing the Future campaign. A new entrance to the football, soccer and baseball complex is planned for this winter. We need to refresh the entrance to these new fields to provide adequate concessions and restrooms for the Pioneer faithful.

The architectural Master Plan calls for additional improvements to our entrance driveway and parking lot to meet our safety and parking objectives. The football/soccer field home side bleachers are also tagged for replacement. The relocation of the cafeteria creates the potential for innovative academic and administrative space on the first floor.

Fulfilling these next steps of the Master Plan will follow in time as we continue to raise new funds to support this next phase. Our

Lady of Providence has been blessed with 65 years of support from alumni, family and friends who generously sponsor our capital growth. This generosity and support of the capital development is above and beyond our parents’ commitment to student tuition, which only covers our annual operating expenses.

On the financial side of the ledger, we are in good shape. Our endowment fund continues to grow towards our goal of $3 million. We have just concluded our annual audit with no known breaches or process gaps to close. Perhaps best of all, we remain debt-free, which will allow Our Lady of Providence to continue to provide the highest quality education unencumbered by any debt service.

We will be facing the challenge of overall declining enrollment in the New Albany Deanery and look forward to working alongside all of the Deanery parishes and schools to market the capabilities and benefits of a Pre-K–12 Catholic education. A Catholic education is a blessing and legacy that we need to make accessible to all children as we fulfill our apostolic mission. Guided by a dedicated and qualified faculty and supported by the generosity of our alumni and friends, Our Lady of Providence is well positioned to be the premier school in southern Indiana at a unique time in the history of this region. We are mindful of the economic potential of the Ohio River Bridges project and are ready to serve the community as it grows.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve. I ask that you continue to support Our Lady of Providence and pray for the continued academic development and safety of our children.

You can meet President Steve Williamson at the Annual Student Assistance Program Appreciation Dinner on Sept. 27 at Huber’s Orchard & Winery. Please contact the Advancement Office at (812) 945-3350 or email advancement@providencehigh.net to RSVP.

By President Steve Williamson

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2015-2016: YEAR OF THE PIONEER

ACHIEVEMENTS

y Providence earns an A grade in the state accountability A-F grades; named an Indiana 4-Star School for the fourth year in a row

y Two students earn Commended Student honors from the National Merit Scholarship program based on PSAT scores in 2014-2015

y Junior wins 10th-12th category for Archdiocese of Indianapolis’ Catholic Campaign for Human Development Multimedia Art Contest

y Two juniors attend Richard G. Lugar Academy Symposium for Tomorrow’s Leaders; six sophomores attend Student Leadership Program Retreat in Indianapolis; four juniors serve in the NEXGEN program developed by Leadership of Southern Indiana

y Three juniors place first, second and fourth in Rotary Club of Clarksville speech contest; junior wins 11th grade level of annual John D. Kelley 2016 Vocations Essay Contest sponsored by Serra Club of Indianapolis

y Of students taking the 2016 Advanced Placement exams, 69.9 percent earned a 3 or higher, which exceeds the global average of 60.2 and the Indiana average of 50.9 in 2016

y Sophomore receives President’s Volunteer Service Award for commitment to community service

y Sophomore boy earns the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouts; junior girl earns Girl Scouts Gold Award

y Penny War brings in most ever with more than $1,900 to donate to WHAS Crusade for Children during Catholic Schools Week contest

y Seniors win prestigious scholarships, including five San Damiano Scholars Program scholarships from Marian University, one Presidential Scholarship/ entrance into Computer Based Honors Program at the University of Alabama,

three Horseshoe Foundation scholarships and four Community Foundation of Southern Indiana scholarships; one QuestBridge National College Match finalist

y A seventh grader and an eighth grader each earn first place in their division in the Deanery Art Fair; eighth grade team placed second in the Deanery Academic Olympics

ATHLETIC TEAM POST-SEASON ACCOMPLISHMENTS

y Baseball: First state championship in school history; senior player receives IHSAA 2A Mental Attitude Award

y Volleyball: First 3A state championship; third state title in a row; senior player receives IHSAA Mental Attitude Award; sophomore player named National Sophomore of the Year by PrepVolleyball.com

y Boys Soccer: Sectional champs for fifth year in a row

y Girls Soccer: 1A sectional champs y Boys Cross Country: One advances to

semi-state; two compete at regional y Girls Cross Country: Team places first at

sectional and advances to regional; one runner advances to semi-state

y Cheer: 12th in its division at NCA Nationals

y Girls Golf: Team second at sectional and advances to regional y Boys Tennis: one advances to IHSAA Individual Sectional finals y Wrestling: Two advance to regional y Boys Swim: Five advance to sectional

finals in five events, including one to the A level finals

y Girls Swim: One advances to sectional finals, with one as first alternate

y Dance: Third in pom, fifth in jazz at IHSCTA South Regional and qualifies for state

y Girls Basketball: 2A regional champs two years in a row

y Boys Basketball: 1st 2A regional championship since 2012

y Girls Tennis: First regional championship since 2006; one player advances to state singles semi-finals.

y Boys Track: Team third at sectional; one runner competes at state in 110 meter hurdles after winning sectional in his event; 10 athletes compete at regional in 12 events, including sectional champion relay team y Girls Track: Team third at sectional. One runner competes at state in the 800 meter run after winning sectional and regional in her event; eight athletes compete at

regional in 10 events y Boys Golf: First sectional championship

since 1998 y Two volleyball players sign to play NCAA

Division I sports in college

EVENTS

y Archbishop Joseph Tobin blesses new chapel.

y House Cup moves to spring, fall contest renamed Guerin Day; revamped House System includes monthly points contest among Houses: winners are Spirit, Justice and Courage.

y Faculty and staff participate in retreat at St. Meinrad Seminary, including a visit to the Holy Door of Mercy in the Archabbey Church of Our Lady of Einsiedeln in honor of the Year of Mercy

y Art Club members convert newsrack into steamboat-themed Little Library installed near the Howard Steamboat Museum

y National Science Bowl team forms and competes in regional competition

y Fall Show: Anne Frank & Me; Spring Musical: The Little Mermaid – the first local high school production; Children’s

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Production: Charlotte’s Web; first Deanery wide musical: Annie Jr.

y Music Department hosts Christmas concert featuring Providence Singers, seventh grade music classes, the Choir/Musical Theatre class and the Popcorn Players

y Green Dot Bystander Training train a roughly one-quarter of the student body as well as faculty and staff in its fourth year of working to foster a culture of safe relationship behavior

y Spanish Club hosts a performance by Flamenco Louisville for students enrolled in Spanish; donates $300 to The Hispanic Connection of Southern Indiana from sales of Christmas ornaments

y Recently relocated and expanded guidance office named The “Fr. Mike” Hilderbrand Counseling Center in honor of his 32 years as chaplain and guidance counselor

y Baseball team implements pilot of SportsLeader program, challenges football team to Stations of the Cross workout

y Football team participates in SportsLeader Rosary Rally in Louisville with area Catholic high school football programs

y Honored the 1956 Boys Basketball sectional championship team on Alumni Night during basketball game

y Hearts for Haiti spirit wear day raises $1,200 to support the Catholic community in Bayeux-Novion, Haiti, the sister parish of St. John Paul II Parish in Sellersburg

y Providence raises more than $1,000 in inaugural Giving Tuesday fundraising event

HOUSE ACTIVITIES

y Humility: Guerin Day champs; second annual faculty vs. students softball game in memory of Brandon Tevis ex-’16 as fundraiser for epilepsy research

y Honesty: Grandparents Day Mass for junior high

y Spirit: House Cup champs; wins school-wide donation drive of toiletries to fill backpacks to benefit homeless via the Coalition for the Homeless

y Integrity: along with Loyalty, donates items to fill 16 Easter baskets to give to needy children in the area

y Courage: sponsors competition resulting in donation of 750 canned goods to St. Vincent de Paul Society

y Truth: Produces Winter Homecoming video

y Justice: Plans May Crowning ceremony; holds raffle to benefit Amigos for Christ

y Faith: Makes Valentine’s Day cards to send to Kosair Children’s Hospital

y Loyalty: Organizes collection of 370 new and used shoes to donate to WaterStep

FACULTY AND STAFF

y Joan Hurley, president, retires after 12 years. Steve Williamson named new president

y Sherri (Goodin) McHugh ’64 retires after 22 years running campus store and organizing concessions

y Two new faculty: Kelsey Hillary and Michael Loner, theology teachers y New staff: Nan (Blunk) Fougerousse ’84, administrative assistant/main office; Fr. Adam Ahern, school chaplain; Ronda (Miller) Stumler ’83, director of special events and alumni relations; and Darlene Valvano, Learning Differences Lab y New coaches: Ted Cooper, Softball, replacing Sean Payne ’03; Jim Pfeiffer, Boys & Girls Swim, replacing Sarah Barr; and Boys

Tennis Coach Scott Gurgol also named new Girls Tennis coach, replacing Vince DiNoto

y Outgoing President Joan Hurley recipient of the 2016 Saint Theodora Excellence in Education award for Providence

y Long-time social studies teacher Jude Manning, now part-time, receives honorary diploma at annual Gala Dinner & Auction

y Faculty and staff who leave by the end of the school year: Ray Day ’57, retired (for third time) after nine years as part-time school archivist; also Debbie (Sparks) Marshall ’84, director of special events and constituency management; Melissa Jackson, guidance counselor; Walt Dries, Learning Lab assistant for math; Emma Joksimovic

’10, part-time English teacher; Hanna Gish ’10, social studies teacher; Kelsey Hillary, theology teacher; Christy Russell-Read, English teacher; Sarah (Buschemeyer) Koetter ’87, part-time social studies teacher; and Andy Kraft, part-time permanent substitute.

FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS

y Added faculty/staff restroom on second floor near President’s Office

y Moved cafeteria to former Activities Center and kitchen to former office and chapel; replaced walk-in freezer

y Demolished house and installed fencing on acquired property on Taylor Drive, including new discus area for track team

y Converted Aquinas Center into Facilities Manager Office and storage space

ATHLETIC FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS

y Baseball field renovated, including installation of synthetic turf infield, new sports turf Bermuda grass in outfield and new dugouts

y Irrigation system installed on front practice field

y Tennis court installation completed y Installed walkway for softball field and

tennis courts y Completed new chapel, including

installation of new crucifix and stained glass windows and return of restored oil painting “Our Lady of Providence – And Her Clients”

TECHNOLOGY UPDATES

y Lab 320 upgraded with new NComputing terminals and monitors, 34 in total

y Two new lab servers replaced five aging servers, adding one for virtualization

y Office 2016 and Windows 10 rolled out throughout the building

y Adobe Creative Suite installed in computer labs and where requested

y New security cameras added in several locations

y New keyless entry setup added for new kitchen

y Added new access point for chapel entry

y Implemented new student information system

y Replaced several CRT TVs with flat panels

y Purchased 3D printer and X-Carve laser cutter for school’s eventual Maker Space

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ENDOWING THE FUTURE OF PROVIDENCE

Completed ProjectsNew student chapel at the student entrance

Relocation and renovation of the baseball field

New tennis courts

Relocation of the kitchen, cafeteria and snack bar

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ENDOWING THE FUTURE OF PROVIDENCE

Funding for this project to add an entrance for fans to the football/soccer field and the baseball field is still ongoing. Work is expected to begin this fall. The interior rooms will be finished as funding is available, beginning with modern restrooms and concessions.

New stadium entrance

Projects in Progress

70%

Goal: $650,000

Amount pledged or raised

A rendering of what the future field house may look like.

The aging home-side bleachers in Murphy Stadium are in need of being replaced. They were originally built out of scrap metal in 1966 and have held many excited fans over the years. New bleachers would improve fans’ access to seating. This project would begin after the field house is complete.

New home-side bleachers in Murphy Stadium

Future Projects

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Goal: $500,000

Amount pledged or raised

A representation of what the new bleachers may look like.

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SOURCES OF SUPPORT

Grants Title I (resources for Learning Support) $9,278Title II (Professional development) $20,410Clark County Youth Coalition via Local Coordinating Council Drug $1,200 Free Communities (SADD activities)

Total Grants $30,888

$5,000 - $9,999Prudential Foundation

$3,000 - $4,999Brown-Forman Corp.

$2,000 - $2,999Northwestern Mutual FoundationRaytheon

$1,000 - $1,999Morgan Stanley Foundation

$100 - $999GE FoundationAegon Transamerica FoundationEli Lilly & Co. Foundation

Fundraising Event Revenue Golf Scramble $53,616Gala Dinner & Auction $70,839

Total Fundraising Revenue $124,455

Contributions Restricted Gifts $0Matching Gifts (see below) $15,183Memorials $31,995Gifts in Kind (Actual and Estimated, see p. 13) $180,000Endowment Funds Contributions $104,569ASAP Annual Gifts (see p. 9) $112,625

Total Contributions $444,372

Grand Total $599,715

Matching Gifts

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Aegon Transamerica FoundationBarbara S. AmyRon ’66 & Cynthia Lankert ’66 AndresDamon P. ’97 & Amy Wheatley ’97

AndresHenry L. ’59 & Patricia AndresMichael E. ’74 & Denice Day ’74

AndresThomas E. ’78 & Cynthia AndresScott L. ’82 & Jeanette AndrewsBilly Applegate ’93Aric & Linda ApplewhitePaul ’58 & Donna AtkinsRussell ’86 & Laura Jenkins ’86 AubreyRussell BachmanFranklin & Frances BanetWesley ’95 & Brooke BanetJames ’70 & Therese Grantz ’72 BealJohn Sr. ’55 & Marilyn BechtBill ’78 & Karen BeckerMichael & Diane BenedettiBarbara Gelhouse ’57 BenjaminEarl Bertrand (Hon. ’12)Mary Catherine Stein ’66 BirJerome (Hon. ’96) & Elaine BischofRobert Jr. ’67 & Pamela BlasiusDaniel Block, Jr. ’96 & Megan Landis

’00 Danny J. ’71 & Susie Spitznagel ’72

BlockWilbert (Hon. ’92) & Rose (Hon. ’92)

BlockCarl BookMartine Goodyear ’65 BriziusBrown-Forman Corp.Keith E. Bube ’75Daniel E. ’56 & Roberta BurkeLarry W. ’58 & Margaret MacLeod ’59

BurkeRoger & Kathy Curley ’67 BuskillBetty Meyer ’65 ButlerMarilyn ButlerBrian & Katie Butt ’95 BeckortJuanita Renn ’65 ByersAndrea Byrne ’92Gerry ByrneBernie ’65 & Janette CampbellFrances CarrollMichael ’63 & Charlene CaufieldKenneth & Beverly Tussey ’60 ChesserMary Caufield ’62 ChovanPaul & Amy ChriscoHon. J. Terrence ’67 & Peggy CodyPatrick T. Cody ’03Shane A. Cody ’05Bradley & Kathy Spitznagel ’73

ColemanDavid H. Corcoran, Sr. ’60James M. ’05 & Megan CoxDaniel & Joanna DanzlChristopher J. ’80 & Ann Kaiser ’80 DayCharles P. ’79 & Lisa DayDon ’57 & Joyce DayEverett & Pat DayRaymond ’57 & Eileen DayRev. Wilfred E. Day ’58James Delehanty ’66Susan Oster ’83 DeVallMichael (Hon. ’08) & Judy (Hon. ’92)

DouglasThomas & Anne Charlton ’58 Drexler

Jonathon ’99 & Ashley Gillenwater ’03 Eade

Lucy Fouts ’62 EaglesonDoug & Lisa Eagleson ’85 Roever Leonard & Carolyn EickholtzD. Michael ’58 & Sheila ElliottDaniel J. ElsenerRobert Engle ’59Mark ’78 & Marcia Ernstberger

Deborah FacklerHomer A. Jr., M.D., (Hon. ’04) &

Marilyn FerreeJohn FinkeShane ’99 & Ann Wheatley ’97

FitzgeraldMichael & Jody Cooley ’81 FitzpatrickDr. Donald Forsee & Mrs. Karen

ForseeMichael & Teresa FranckhauserJacqui Fritz ’90Todd ’99 & Michelle Johnson ’99

FrossardBilly & Sandra Kahl ’64 FrostThe Gardner Foundation, Inc.GE FoundationFrancis (Hon. ’70) & Mary GesweinDon & Joyce GibbonsJohn Sr. ’63 & Llyn Haehl ’65 GrantzRaymond ’67 & Nancy Dowd ’67

GrantzKevin ’69 & Patricia GravissJeffrey & Linda Wright ’75 GronekChristopher Gunther ’93Michael & Bonnie Smith ’64 HardinBryan & Christen Bezy ’89 HarrisRodney HeavrinRay & Teresa HebertCraig ’73 & Barbara HoldenSamuel & Clara Ott ’64 HopperMargaret HornungJames & Pat HowardBob & Christa Payne ’84 HoylandRonald ’62 & Dolores Murley ’66

HoylandCarl L. Huber, Sr. ’58 & Linda

Zurschmiede ’59 HuberGreg ’81 & Jan Gettelfinger ’81 HuberGerald (Hon.’14) & Mary Jeanne

Schmitt ’58 HuberMike A. ’82 & Debra HublarRobert T. ’63 & Denise HublarChristopher L. ’89 & Sarah HughesLinda HunterMike & Joan Hurley

Joseph & Kaitlynn McCartin ’06 HurtIndiana High School Athletic

Association, Inc.Jerry F. ’73 & Kathryn JacobiPaul A. ’81 & Linda JacobiDavid ’56 & Marilyn Stemle ’56 JarboeLonnie & Beverley Holden ’64 JohnsKenneth & Jean JohnsonRonald & Tracy Kyburz ’86 Johnston

Joyce JonesDennis & Irene Bir ’63 JoyceWilliam S. ’91 & Angela Geswein ’91

KaiserJeanette KannapelPaul & Sherri Seger ’83 KapsalisAdam ’91 & Denise Ott ’91 KempfRobert ’60 & Deena KleehamerSharon Kleehamer ’62Virgil ’57 & Doris Receveur ’58 KleinBob J. Jr. ’78 & Kelly KoetterBob & Gladys Koetter EstateJack ’72 & Melanie Gibbons ’74 KoetterKenny ’75 & Vicki KoetterPhil ’71 & Marcia Ruf ’73 KoetterWayne ’81 & Cheryl KoetterStephen & Angela Grantz ’83

KoopmanEdward & Doris KorteDoug ’95 & Shannon KraftWilliam & Cynthia Schnell ’77 KrehelyJames A. Sr. ’61 & Betty KruerNorman C. ’63 & Kathy Howell ’65

KruerRonald L. ’64 & Maorong LancasterRobert ’56 & Georgia Radcliff ’60

LeonardDaniel R. ’66 & Brenda LibsJeffrey & Cara LibsRichard ’60 & Betty Davis ’55 LibsGary & Sandra Gettelfinger ’71 LibsEugene & Evelyn Kruer ’55 LillyDan & Joan LudwigLarry Lynn ’67Mary Virginia McBrideBetty McCaaChad & Stacy McCartin ’90 McCauleyJames Y. McCullough, Jr. ’60Daniel ’64 & Sharon Goodin ’64

McHughMark ’79 & Mary Vest ’81 McKinleyRonald E. MillerStephen & Paula MitchellGeoffrey Mooney ’05Morgan Stanley Foundation

Joseph & Barbara Seckinger ’78 MorraGreg ’92 & Christiane Geswein ’96

NashMatthew ’99 & Leah Boone ’99 NettJames & Patricia Kruer ’64 NettBarbara Renn & Robert (Nick) NicolJohn & Jeanne NohaltyNorthwestern Mutual FoundationRochelle Skinner ’60 OmsDorothy Weber ’58 OsterGreg Oster ’82Dennis & Dorothy OttLawrence ’58 & Miriam Marguet ’58

ParisRebecca Caufield ’60 PeloffRalph E. ’76 & Patty PoppJerry & Rita PopsonJames ’70 & Joan PyfferoenRuth K. QuinkertThomas ’69 & Diana RaidyRonald L. Jr. ’89 & Sereva RauckChester & Ruth Ann Buren ’57

ReynoldsWilliam RichartDenis ’65 & Pati RobinsonJeffrey & Julie Paris ’81 RorrerMarcella Gleason ’57 RumpelPaul & Ann Sinkhorn ’80 RyanStephen ’83 & Julie SaamStephen ’63 & Lucille SchillerCharles ’69 & Pat SchladandCarl & Carolyn “Susie” Shelton ’63

SchmidtMartin & Jeanne Howell ’67 SchmidtEllen M. Schueler ’85Joan SchuelerMatt ’75 & Melodye SchuelerFred & Carol Muller ’61 SchulzPaul & Donna Gambrall ’77 SchweitzerPauline SenzigJ. Robert ShineChuck & Marilyn Eberle ’72 ShumateDouglas & Teresa SidebottomJoseph D. Smallwood ’05Mary Ann Voll ’61 Smith Fred & Deanna Schelling ’59 SpatzDr. & Mrs. Robert Spiller, Jr.Richard ’69 & Marcy SpitznagelJoy Hancock ’56 SpriglerRobert M. Jr. ’70 & Ann (Hon. ’11)

SteinerLarry & Ann Vest ’83 SticklerDaniel ’62 & Jane StruckMarcella Gettelfinger ’63 StumlerIrvin & Pat Jenks ’57 StumlerDrs. Bhanu & Nayana ThakerJohn Jr. ’75 & Diane Jarboe ’77 TiniusElizabeth A. Leach ’68 Van CleaveLawrence (Hon. ’09) and Barbara VeryJoe ’57 & Nancy Phillips ’57 Day

VoignierAllen & Beth Schulz ’82 VossKathy Wachter ’67Page (Hon. ’93) & Karen Day ’65

WalkerLarry & Jan WeimerJohn & Diane Krekel ’63 WibbelsVan & Kathryn WillisFrancis & Dawn WilsonDavid A. ’70 & Margaret Goffinet ’76

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ASAP DONORS 2015-2016This list includes gifts received between July 1, 2015, and June 30, 2016

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Enrollment by Parish, 7-12

STUDENTS OF 2015-2016

Holy Family ................................................ 75Our Lady of Perpetual Help ................... 76Sacred Heart ...............................................30St. Anthony ................................................ 60 St. Augustine .............................................. 10St. Bernard .................................................... 0St. Francis Xavier ........................................ 0St. John, Starlight ......................................... 8St. John Paul II ........................................104St. Joseph, Corydon .................................. 16 St. Mary-of-the-Knobs ............................. 45 St. Mary, Lanesville ..................................... 3 St. Mary, Navilleton .................................... 6 St. Mary, New Albany ................................. 9 St. Michael, Bradford .................................. 3 St. Michael, Charlestown ............................ 3 St. Peter ......................................................... 0Non-Deanery, non-Catholic .................... 63Special ........................................................... 2

Total ................................................ 513

The Graduates of 2016 y 99 Graduates

y Provided 9,800 formal service hours

y Earned $7.8 million in academic-based college scholarship offers

y 95% are pursuing higher education at colleges and universities throughout the nation

y 2% are pursuing higher education at two-year college programs or trade schools

y 1% entering the military

y 74% earned an Indiana Honors Diploma

y 45% are children or grandchildren of alumni

y 21% are third generation alumni

y Earned 909 college credits, including dual college credits, in the 2015-2016 school year

Financial Aid & Scholarships Awarded to Students Endowment scholarships (awarded by donor criteria) $32,520Pioneer Scholarship (merit, incoming 7th grade) $5,000Ritter Scholarship (merit, incoming 9th grade) $30,000Guerin Scholarship (merit, incoming 9th grade) $64,805Multiple student discount $48,700Children of faculty/staff discount $148,975Blue Angel (donor-restricted scholarship) $51,770Needs based institutional aid, including ASAP $627,783

Total financial aid awarded $1,009,553

Students awarded need- and/or merit-based financial aid: 50.68%

ENDOWING THE FUTURE OF PROVIDENCE

Providence turned 65 on Sept. 12. It’s a remarkable milestone and a testament to the faithfulness of the generations of Catholic families who make up our Providence community.

Over the years, we have weathered storms and enjoyed prosperity, all under the protection of our patroness, Our Lady of Providence. Looking to the future, we knew there would be new challenges as well as opportunities in staying true to our Catholic educational mission and that growing our endowment funds would play a vital role in this.

For many people, endowment doesn’t have the appeal of a new building or other visible enhancement to the campus as a

measurement of progress and stability. As a way to fortify the school’s long-term financial health, though, it can’t be beat.

A glance at the class endowment totals listed in this publication tells a story of greater awareness among alumni of this endowment segment and of growing support for the idea of helping PHS students in the future. As you can see, several classes have pushed the total amount raised past $20,000 (sparking a little competition in some cases). Each class is different, so while one class may have a number of gifts of varying amounts, another may reflect just one or two significant contributions. Naturally, all support is welcome and encouraged.

An anonymous donor who strongly believes in this effort has agreed to help classes get started in raising funds with a $500 match for the first $500 raised by a class. A $500 match is also available to classes reaching the $4,500 level that will raise them to permanent endowment status at $5,000.

If Providence has a place in your heart, why not contribute to an endowment fund in honor of this special anniversary year? It will make a difference for students and families attending in the years ahead. For more information, contact Tony Perito in the Advancement Office at 812-945-3350 or tperito@providencehigh.net.

The Importance of Endowments

Year ContributionClass of 1955 ............................$2,885Class of 1956* ............................8,821Class of 1957* ..........................12,769Class of 1958* .....................26,121Class of 1959* ..........................10,265Class of 1960* .................... 22,235Class of 1961* ..........................13,625Class of 1962* ............................9,149Class of 1963* ............................5,470Class of 1964 ..............................2,515Class of 1965* ............................9,350Class of 1966* ............................5,100Class of 1967* ............................5,050Class of 1969* ..........................22,898Class of 1970 ..............................1,990Class of 1971 .................................370Class of 1972 ..............................3,800Class of 1974 ..............................1,233Class of 1977* ............................6,000Class of 1978 ..............................1,735Class of 1979* ..........................11,526Class of 1980* ............................5,050Class of 1981* ............................6,750

Year ContributionClass of 1982* .................... 30,313Class of 1983* ..........................15,325Class of 1984 ..............................3,760Class of 1986 ..............................1,200Class of 1988 ..............................3,668Class of 1989 ..............................1,000Class of 1991 ..............................3,750Class of 1992 ..............................3,900Class of 1993 .................................431Class of 1994* ............................5,737Class of 1995* ............................6,704Class of 1999 ..............................1,800Class of 2003* ............................6,000Class of 2005* ............................6,000Class of 2008* ............................5,165Class of 2011* ............................5,025Class of 2012* ............................5,000Class of 2013 ................................... 65Class of 2014 ..............................3,172Class of 2015 ..............................2,500Class of 2016 ..............................2,335Class of 2017 ................................... 50

Class Endowment Totals

*Denotes permanent endowment, with minimum $5,000 balance.

Congratulations to the classes of 1958, 1960 and 1982, which have surpassed contributions of $20,000. Thank you for your generous support!

Total .......................................................................................... $307,608

As of June 30, 2016

Want to do something about it?

An anonymous donor has set up matching challenge donations to encourage classes to start their Class Endowment Fund or move it to the permanent endowment level by reaching at least $5,000. So boost your gift today in one of the following ways:

First $500. The donor will match the first $500 in a Class Endowment Fund.

Classes eligible for these matching gifts include:

Last $500. The donor will contribute $500 to a Class Endowment Fund that reaches $4,500 and needs a small boost to reach the $5,000 permanent endowment level.

Classes potentially eligible for this matching gift include:

NOTICE YOUR CLASS ENDOWMENT MISSING FROM THE LIST?

19681971 1973197519761985

198719901993 199619971998

200020012002200420062007

200920102013

19551964197019711972

19741978198419861988

19891991199219931999

201320142015 2016

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ENDOWING THE FUTUREPROVIDENCE NAMED ENDOWMENT FUNDS

Providence Endowment Fund ...............................................................................................................................................................................$112,870St. John Bosco Crisis Endowment Fund .................................................................................................................................................................. 31,834 The Patrick T. & Shane A. Cody Endowment Fund ............................................................................................................................................123,261 The Jerry “Butch” Day Memorial Endowment Fund .............................................................................................................................................. 8,352 The Todd Denison Memorial Endowment Fund ................................................................................................................................................... 32,352The Garner Family Scholarship Endowment Fund ............................................................................................................................................... 29,380 The Gatz Family Endowment Fund ........................................................................................................................................................................... 7,650The Irvin & Gerry Gettelfinger Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund ....................................................................................................... 25,647The D. Howard Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund ................................................................................................................................... 14,682The William J. Kaiser and Helen L. Kaiser Endowment Fund ............................................................................................................................ 24,615The Kraft Family Endowment in Honor of Carl and Mary Kay Wolford ........................................................................................................... 5,376The Robert I. Larkin Memorial Endowment Fund .................................................................................................................................................. 9,784The John MacLeod Scholarship Endowment Fund ............................................................................................................................................... 58,521The Msgr. Louis H. Marchino Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund .......................................................................................................... 61,719 The Martha “Marty” Marlin Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund ............................................................................................................... 5,982The Gene “Spider” Murphy Memorial Endowment Fund ..................................................................................................................................... 6,780The Norma Reynolds Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund ........................................................................................................................ 27,516The Judy Schepers Scholarship Endowment Fund ................................................................................................................................................ 17,013The Brandon Tevis Memorial Endowment Fund .................................................................................................................................................... 5,570The Joe & Sue Theobald Memorial Endowment Fund ........................................................................................................................................... 9,624The Libby Unruh Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund ................................................................................................................................ 65,008The John Thomas Williams Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund ............................................................................................................134,841The Carl H. & Mary C. Osbourn Wolford Scholarship Endowment Fund ....................................................................................................... 75,465

Total market value of permanent endowment funds (including class endowments):June 30, 2015 .......................................................................................................................................$1,167,705June 30, 2016 ...................................................................................................................................... $1,254,857

Market value as of 6/30/2016

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Providence is the first local high school to stage Disney’s The Little Mermaid.

Providence is named an Indiana 4-star school for the fourth year in a row.

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GIFTS IN KIND DONORS

AML, IncAnonymous Aric & Linda ApplewhiteAspen Creek GrillDebi & David BarneyThomas ’82 & Debra

(Gettelfinger ’83) BelviyBarry & Tara BivinGeorge & Andrea BowlesDonald & Debbie BrooksCheddar’s Scratch KitchenLisa ConderCovered Bridge Golf ClubRobert & Nan (Grantz ’83)

DavisDelana DayDon Day ’57Ray Day ’57 Jeanne & Paul DenisLonnie & Alfreda DonahueElk Run Golf ClubJill (Ernstberger) Finnegan ’91 Roger & Julie Bemiss ’87

Gallegos The Grand/Kasey Swank,

Ronnie & Tena Edwards, Donnie Richardson

Steve & Debbie (Stumler ’81) Gregory

Holy Family SchoolHuber’s Orchard & Winery/

Greg ’81 & Jan (Gettelfinger ’81) Huber; Ted ’84 & Dana Huber

Chris ’89 & Sarah HughesJoan HurleyMike ’86 & Lisa JohnsonBarbara Popp Kemp ’72 Robert & Elaine KruerKyle (Kissinger ’90) & Sam ’19

KruerR A Libs, Inc.Patrick & Tracy (Ernstberger

’84) Loi FamilyLongHorn SteakhouseMcAlister’s DeliDuke, Cindy (Ems ’81) & Kyle

’18 MillsSharon MooneyMichael & Lisa MurrayNance Floral ShoppeNicholson & Sons PrintingLori O’BryantLawrence E. Paris ’58

James & Judy PasierbowiczPoint Package Liquors/Brian

ChinnRobert & Carol (Nance ’79)

PowersSereva RauckJon Reiter ’93 Victor ReyesRKR, Inc.Jeremy Roberts ’98 Jill (Kraft) Scott ’91 Bryan & Tammy SeifriedChristopher ’88 & Laura SmithLyle & Barbara StrahmLyle & Nancy (Daily ’75) StarrTammy (Balmer ’89) StuartThomas & Donna (Eickholtz

’91) UptonConnor Van Hook ’17 Chris RosioSt. Joseph Corydon SchoolRonda (Miller) Stumler ’83 Sweet StuffSweets by MorganTarget Waterford ParkTed & Susan WagnerChuck, Denna, Tre’ ’16 & Eli

’21 WatsonWilliams BakeryJeff WilliamsVan & Kathy WillisRenee WimsattValley View Golf ClubLawrence Very (Hon. ’09)

This list includes gifts received between July 1, 2015, and June 30, 2016

The new chapel features five stained glass windows that depict various Bible stories and prayers. The one at right depicts the parable of the Sower and the Seed.

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2015-2016

2010-2014

2005-2009

2000-2004

1995-1999

1990-1994

1985-1989

1980-1984

1975-1979

1970-1974

1965-1969

1960-1964

1955-1959

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AnonymousE. Anne BanetMary Catherine Bir ’66Daniel J. ’71 & Susan Spitznagel ’72 BlockDonald J. Day ’57Rev. Wilfred E. Day ’58 James E. Delehanty ’66 Joan & Mike HurleyJerry F. ’73 & Kathryn JacobiPat Regan ’55 & Bob JohnsonBarbara RennPatrick Ryan ’77Carolyn S. ’63 & Carl F. Schmidt Rev. Clifford Vogelsang

The St. Mother Theodore Guerin Heritage Society

Members of the society have informed Providence of their intention to include a gift for the school in their estate plans. Information on this type of support is available by contacting Tony Perito at 812-945-3350 or tperito@providencehigh.net.

The girls’ tennis team wins its first regional since 2006.

The boys’ golf team wins its first sectional since 1998.

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On theCover

Girls Tennis Individual State Semi-Final

2A Baseball State Champs

School Chaplain Fr. Adam Ahern blesses the

new baseball field

The cafeteria and kitchen relocated to better serve

students

The new chapel features 5 stained

glass windows

The Class of 2016 is awarded

$7.8 million in academic college

scholarships

Archbishop Joseph Tobin blesses the

new chapelPHS premieres The

Little Mermaid

3A Volleyball State Champs

Our Lady of ProvidenceJunior-Senior High School

Office of Institutional Advancement707 Providence Way, Clarksville, IN 47129-1599Phone (812) 945-3350 / Fax (812) 949-1036advancement@providencehigh.netwww.providencehigh.net

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