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- 2. How Do We Love Westlake Academy? Let us count the ways… Dear Friends of the Foundation: “Learning new things I never thought possible” is just one of the reasons why Khloe Smith loves Westlake Academy. This ever-smiling six year old, pictured on the cover, entered WA last year as a kindergartener. She quickly became a fan of the teachers, staff, and the school, as did the rest of her family, which includes dad Eric, mom Jackie, and big brother Jay, an Academy 8th grader. Jackie loves Westlake Academy’s International Baccalaureate curriculum: “The teachers use every moment as an opportunity to teach and for the students to learn. Even outside of teaching -- it’s great to see the IB principles in action as these are things that the students can carry with them and use all their lives.” This year, Khloe looks most forward to learning how to read chapter books and to watching “science experiments with explosions.” Your contributions to the Blacksmith Annual Fund and your participation in events such as Gallery Night provide the financial backing for Westlake Academy Foundation grants that directly support Khloe’s interests, as well as those of her classmates. Additionally, these funds cover school operating expenses because, as a charter school, Westlake Academy only receives 70% of the state’s educational dollars per student. Thanks to your support of the Westlake Academy Foundation, we can continue to provide the resources necessary to develop life-long, internationally minded learners. That’s a great way to show your love for Westlake Academy! As the Foundation celebrates another successful year, we remain ever grateful to you: our donors, our volunteers, our friends. We appreciate your continued confidence and trust as we work together to support the wonderful IB learning, thinking and creating that defines Westlake Academy. Your gifts ensure that our students and teachers can continue their journeys of discovery. Thank you for believing in the Academy with all your heart! “A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other virtues.” ~ Cicero Westlake Academy Foundation Board of Directors Top (left to right): Ken Gordon, Leah Rennhack, Andy Sedino, Kevin Hansen, Jeff Watson, Shelly Myers (Executive Director), Sean Shope Bottom (left to right): Julie Kelly (Administrative Assistant), Zan Jones, Karen Stoltenberg, Debbie Kraska Not pictured: Bill Greenwood, Andy Grieser, and Chris Jeppesen This Year-in-Review reflects contributions made Sept. 1, 2014 – August 31, 2015. Much care and attention have been given to this report’s preparation; however, should you note an error, please accept our sincere apology and advise the Foundation office (817-490-5722). We appreciate the opportunity to make any corrections. “The teachers use every moment as an opportunity to teach and for the students to learn.”
- 3. Financial Statement 2014-15 Where Do Your Contributions Go? $1,045,072 $71,000 $1,200 Operations Funding: Seventeen percent of the school’s operations budget is financed by your donations to the Blacksmith Annual Fund. This funding covers supplies, utilities, facility upgrades, teacher salaries, and everything else required for day-to-day operations. Smart Boards: Ten Smart Boards were purchased and installed in classrooms using North Texas Giving Day and Gallery Night Fund-An-Item auction donations. Travel Scholarships: Two Bradley Endowment Travel Awards were provided to Westlake Academy students. $86,960 $27,850 $24,000 $20,000 $7,650 $6,720 $740 School and Teacher Initiatives: Grants are awarded to teachers who identify specific needs in line with the Academy’s mission and vision. These monies came from the proceeds from Westlake Baja, Gallery Night, and the new Run the Ranch Fun Run. Funded grants for 2014-15 included: • Science Department Equipment, Resources & Software: Funded new science instruments, reagents, consumables, and software to maintain laboratory standards in support of STEM-based curriculums for all grade levels. • Legacy Teacher Initiative: Provided funds to attract, retain, and develop outstanding teachers. • Math Enrichment/Remediation Teacher: Supplied salary support for a math teacher to work with individual students and small groups needing accelerated work or remediation. • “Shark Tank” 3-day Start-up: Supported an entrepreneurial program for Diploma Programme economics students in which they will develop hands-on, practical business skills and leadership. • 1:1 iPad Initiative Support: Subsidized cases, chargers, and additional accessories as needed. • Culture of Creativity: Funded musical instruments and art supplies to provide students with creative opportunities for exploring, expressing, and interpreting literary works. As a charter school, WestlakeAcademy receives only 70% of state dollars per student compared to the average public school. The Blacksmith Annual Fund provides important dollars to fill in the financial gap for the ongoing operations of the school. Charitable contributions and fund growth, which includes 10% gross event proceeds, help move us toward our $5 million goal. Proceeds from this event fund grants to recruit, retain and develop high-quality teachers and to provide classroom and technology resources. Held each spring, Gallery Night is an art-themed evening of fun with a spec- tacular live and silent auction. Event proceeds enable the Foundation to fund grant requests for classroom equipment, campus and gym needs, specialized curriculum, staff develop- ment, technology upgrades, and more! Taking place on the Circle T Ranch, this new fundraiser and community- wide event provides additional funds to be used for grants in support of our students and teachers. Blacksmith Annual Fund Endowment Fund (Principal & Growth) $231,597 $1,045,072 $154,845 $8,130 $1,352,623
- 4. Event Donors & Supporters Please support the businesses that support Westlake Academy! When you stop in, be sure to thank them on behalf of our students and teachers. WESTLAKE BAJA SPONSORS Presenting Scott & Scott, LLP Off-Road Centurion American Deloitte University Solana Solera Doug and Laura Wheat Baja Boyle & Lowry, LLP Brackett & Ellis, P.C. First Financial Bank Brian and Julia Flowers Graham Associates Hugh and Trina Gwynn The Hansen Family Derrick and Zan Jones George and Sarah McMahon John and Gracie Miller Northwestern Mutual David and Heather Poole Pylant Medical Leah and Rick Rennhack Republic Services SpearTip Steele and Freemen Stellar CJS Holdings, LLC Engel and Voelkers - Roxann Taylor Thompson & Knight, LLP Jeff Watson/Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty In-Kind Design Leap / MacRat Park Place Dealership Pieter Andries Jeweler GALLERY NIGHT Presenting Bella Vita Homes Gallery Deloitte University Conductor Jamie and Michelle Gottlieb/Unity Medical and Surgical Hospital Andy and Kirsten Sedino/Meat U Anywhere BBQ Town of Westlake Jeff Watson/Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty Westlake Public Arts Society Artist Fidelity Investments Ray and Nicole Mickens/ The Mickens Group John and Gracie Miller Team Novacheck Republic Services Brad and Christine Ross/Highland Captial Rob and Karen Scott Wayne and Karen Stoltenberg Engel & Voelkers - Roxann Taylor Doug and Laura Wheat Dancer Alliance Texas Roberto Arandia and Laura Beltran/ Tech-Innovations, Inc. Boyle & Lowry DEMERARA First Financial Bank Brian and Julia Flowers Frost Bank David and Sharon Gibbs Greg and Vicky Goble Trina and Hugh Gwynn The Hansen Family Shane and Michelle Jennings Chris and DeeAnn Jeppesen Derrick and Zan Jones/Lakeside Golf Course-Eastland, TX Heebok and Michelle Jung Ken and Debbie Kraska Parker School Uniforms David and Heather Poole Brett and Lisa Pylant/Pylant Medical Rick and Leah Rennhack Carrie Smith - Keller Williams Glen and Tonya Woods/Glen Alan Salons David and Theresa Wood Greg and Deborah Ziegler/ Macdonald Devin, PC Beverage Spine Team Texas In-Kind Big Image Graphics Design Leap / MacRat Kim Crossley/graphiKimpressions Steve and Peta Simpson RUN THE RANCH Camp Gladiator Chick-fil-a Roanoke Deloitte University DEMERARA Design Leap / MacRat Health Source Chiropractic of Roanoke Hillwood Properties Jeff Watson-Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty Lord Nut Levington Luke’s Locker Meat U Anywhere BBQ Michele Young-Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty Sewell Cadillac of Grapevine Spine Team Texas
- 5. 2014-15 Blacksmith Annual Fund Donors We are grateful to these Academy families and corporate friends for showing such generous commitment to Westlake Academy. Thank you! Anonymous (19) Christina Ackermann Chris and Cindy Adkins Adobe Systems Ashok and Chandra Advani Simon Aisthorpe Eric and Michelle Albritton Dustin and Stephanie Alexander Brett and Elizabeth Allen Rob and June Anderson Susan Anderson Tim and Elizabeth Anderson Roland Antoine, Jr. and Emmer Manning Antoine Paige Applegate Dan and Kara Aptor Ed and Elsa Archangel Misty Argo Brooke Awtry ‘10 Ginger Awtry AXA Foundation David and Lynda Babin Matt and Beth Bachmann David and Audrey Baker Steven and Christina Barnard Brad and Lisa Bartels David and Andra Barton Alijandro Xotlanihua and Viviana Bastida-Xotlanihua Mark and Nicole Bauer Rosanna Baurys Paul and Kerin Beauchamp Randy Beeman and Adriana Karpati Richard and Claudia Beeny Joe and Alesa Belvedere Walter Bermudez and Dinorah Nigro-Bermudez Rupinder and Gurpreet Bhatia Subir and Parvinder Bhatia Bryan and Trish Biddle BNSF Foundation Shawn and Beth Boedecker R. Douglas and Susan Boeving Rick and Leesa Bollar Nikolay and Olga Borodacheva Scott and Kelly Bradley Jason and Megan Brady Vicki Brei Stephen and Khamphiou Brinkley Brinks Donald and Alysia Broadfield Araceli Brown Jeff and Melissa Brown Brown Forman, Inc. Ty and Kelly Bruggemann Tom and Chrystal Brymer Tom and Mechelle Bryson Wesley and Ange Bumgarner Crystal Burks Tom Shiner Alan Burt Joel and Amy Butler John and Linda Caldwell Kirsten Caldwell-Autrey Servando and Rosana Canales Cardinal Health Foundation Inc. Regino and Alessandra Carino Chuck and Delia Carroccetto William and Jennifer Cassidy Joel and Sung-Hui Cavazos Tom and Amanda Cawthra Ben and Briea Chamberlin Robert and Celia Champagne Jeremy and Kim Chapman Bob and Linda Chasteler Peter Chen and Jennifer Ross-Chen Andrew and Kramer Chung Richard Cierski Ty and Karmen Clark Greg and Tiffany Clayton Ben and Amy Coan John and Dawn Cochran David and Grace Cohn Communities Foundation of Texas Chris and Janette Connolly Kevin and Bonnie Corley Sharon Cornell Scott and Jennifer Cortinas Jay and Shalunda Corzine Taylor and Lois Cowan Brian and Mitzi Cox Chris and Jennifer Crawford Bobby and Roslyn Crim Kim Crossley Francisco and Martha Cuevas Timothy and Tiffany Dao Raed and Aubrey Darwish John and Kim Davidson Bill and Amanda DeGan Roberto and Marites DelMundo Deric and Missy DeMoss Richard and Kimberly DePaolo Ron and Karen DesHotels Chris Dickey Deborah Dickey Nizar and Muneera Didarali Carlos Dominguez and Elvira Palavicini-Dominguez Audwin and Michelle Donatto Tom Tierney and Stacie Duke- Tierney James and Gina Dunford Don and Ann Dunlap Warren Dyer George and Elizabeth Eapen Ken Egli Ernst and Young Mark and Lisa Escue Victor and Katie Estrada Bruce and Margaret Falcon Mark and Rosalind Ferguson Kevin and Sandi Ferrell Fidelity Foundation Sarah Firsching Laura Fischer Robert and Julie Fitzgerald Michael and Maru Flight Brian and Julia Flowers Michael and Heather Frazier David and Kieu Frisby Carol Fullerton John and April Gallagher Dhanesh and Natasha Ganesh Mike and Cindy Garabedian Neil Garry Jaci and Kelly Gehling David and Sharon Gibbs Shawn and Deborah Gillespie Monica Glenn Greg and Vicky Goble Goldman Sachs Ken Gordon and Collette Morrissey Joe and Tammy Gorman Jamie and Michelle Gottlieb Margarita Graham Grainger Mary Graulty Roger Graulty Gray Family Dental Kim and Quin Greaves Bill Greenwood Jarrod Greenwood John and Wendy Greenwood Andy Grieser Brad and Jennifer Griffin Ryan Groce and Sherry Clovis Jim and Cathy Grover Ramesh and Vindu Gudavalli Hugh and Trina Gwynn Mike and Cynthia Hague Aaron and Jennifer Hall Todd and Jacque Hamilton Kent and Shirley Hampton Sukhbir and Harveen Hans Keith and Glenda Hansen Kevin and Ashley Hansen Rod and Dolores Harding Kevin and Rhonda Harmon Hubert Harnan and Montserrat Zarco Sean and April Harrell Tom and Sheila Hart Steve and Melanie Hartmann Bob and Cheryl Hassell Andy and Amy Hatfield Brad and Kimberly Hawpe Mark and Julie Heindselman Paul and Ethelene Heinzer Brian and Amy Henderson Cecil and Lisa Henderson David and Tammy Henk Rolando Hernandez Amy Hess Michael and Shelley Hill Robert and Gabriela Hoffman Scott and Aimee Holcomb Jill Howard Gregg and Sharon Hudson Michael and Jennifer Hunt Robert and Elizabeth Huss Riaz and Alvia Hussain Jimmie and Amy Hutchison Haroon and Weda Ismaili Bruce and Joanne Iverson David and Brigid Jackson Don and Caryl Ann Jacobs Bruce and Katarina Jacquemard Syed and Sadia Jamal Jennifer James Christian and DeeAnn Jeppesen Derrell and Kitty Johnson Mark and Terri Johnston Derrick and Zan Jones Mel and Sue Whitehurst Daniel and Vanessa Juarez H.B. and Michelle Jung Tom and Melody Jurasek Robert Kai Ross and Nasrin Karbasi John and Amy Kazarian Jason and Johanna Keen Paul and Julie Kelly Susan Keoleian Jon and Alison Kerekes Charles and Anne Kiboi Tony and Heather Kilgore Michael Denkeler and Teresa King Varghese Koshy Andriy Kubyshko and Ella Kovalchuk Kenneth and Deborah Kraska Jeffrey and Gail-Ann Krieger Jason and Lisa Krieser Keith and Maggie Krukowski Andrew and Heidi Kuster Gary and Melissa Lanfrankie Charlie and Carol Langdon Jesse and Marshell Larson Brian and Lori Lawthers Tu and Cindy Le David and Cathy Lee Lonnie and Anne-Marie Lee Michael and Holly Lenkiewicz David and Tina Levitan Harold and Gail Lewis Dave and Karen Lieber Charlie and Susan Lindberg Tom and MaryAnne Lofrisco Yair and Sandy Lotan Robert Lovein and Elana Ribman John and Laura Luckett Ronald and Kelly Lynch Hein and Sheryl Maas Nicholas and Jennifer MacKaron Shezad and Naila Malik Terry and Melinda Mallory Troy and Sabra Manchac Kathryn Mandal Kevin and Stephanie Marrus Joy Martin Ken and Jackie Martin Ernesto Martinez-Franco and Elizabeth Murillo Correa Jimmy and Susan Mathews Peter Mathews and Neeharika Peter Dave and Lindsay Matthews Mark and Kellie Mayhew Kevin Maynard Steven and Jocelyn McBride Kevin and Deanne McCartney Michael and Vivienne McCloskey Brigham and Jacquelyn McCown Mike and Heather McCown Dan and Martha McCoy Kent and Jill McCune Cory and Rebecca McDonald Thomas and Rae McGarrity Blake and Martha McKinney George and Sarah McMahon Todd and Kelsie McQuietor Alger and Rebecca Medina Allen and Raynah Mendonsa Bobby and Devi Menon Samuel and Connie Mentemeier Merck Foundation Alex and Kate Merle Metroport Rotary Charities Robert and Melissa Meyer Ray and Nicole Mickens Microsoft Foundation John and Gracie Miller Livia Miller Charles and Mona Mitchell Martha Molina Wade and Patrice Moon Mark and Carrie Moore William and Lynne Moore Greg and Laura Moren David Morris Mark and Brandi Morris Lyle and Mandy Morrison Brian and Melissa Morse Rich Mueller Charles and Annamaria Mugisha Jeff and Shelly Myers Baxter and Elizabeth Nairon Garrett and Vicki Nees Martin and Susan New Hanh and Van Nguyen Ben and Orianna Nibarger Dack and Brooke Nicholson Francis and Grace Njie Chris and Janet Noonan Marcus and Sunny Novacheck Steven and Anna Oakley John and Stephanie Oates Rob and Kristy Odom Scott and Jenette Olson Osi and Adaobi Opara Joe and Jennifer Orman Leon and Marisela Orozco James and Shelli Orr Herald and Heidi Ostovar Tadd and Amy Owens Yong and Kay Pak Brian and Gloria Palfrey Tom and Beckie Paquin Joe and Jennifer Parkey Jay and Sapna Patel Ken and Kelly Perdue Daniel and Tracey Perry Jamie and Paula Petersen Pfizer - Titus Paul and Michelle Phillips AJ and Shahla Pillai Percy and Charmaine Pinto Debbie Piper Carolyn Pittman Mark and Peggy Plamondon John Platt and Ronica Holcombe-Platt David and Heather Poole Cathi Potwin Bud and Stephanie Prentice Joe and Veronica Price Steven and Tina Pukish Michael and Amanda Pullen Brett and Lisa Pylant David and Emma Quint Niculae and Anisoara Radan Radiance Dental Centre Lisa Redding Jeremy and Heather Reed Ryan and Tammy Reeves Regions Financial Rick and Leah Rennhack Nick and Alecia Ridder Jack and Inger Risenhoover Amy Robichaux Paul and Savreen Robinson Thomas and Carmen Robinson Bryan and Michelle Roebuck Valmar and Cinthia Romero Brad and Christine Ross Lisa Rosta Sabre Holdings Jeff and Stephanie Sallee Chris and Pomaha Santore Augusto and Elan Sasso John and Angela Schilsky Alan and Michelle Schnacke Alison Schneider Robert and Karen Scott Andy and Kirsten Sedino Alex and Usha Selvaranthinam Renu Shah Todd and Susana Sharpley Kenneth and Lisa Shook Charles and Ahu Sieg Bill and Kristen Signorelli Steve and Peta Simpson Pallavi and Abhay Singh Phillip and Shannon Small Gary and Lorena Smalley Adam and Brynn Smith Eric and Jackie Smith Kevin Smith Cesar and Martha Solis Barkat and Shahira Somani Jason and Brandi Spates Sprint Trevor and Sarah Stack Wayne and Karen Stoltenberg Jeff and Bethany Strauss Jeremy and Kelley Stubbs Sonny and Mary Suttles TIAA-CREF Tran and Mesha Taylor Tech-Innovations Andre and Lizandra Teixeira Daniel Tews Textron Inc. Mahesh and Anjala Tharoor Michael and Elizabeth Thidemann Josh and Kimberly Thomas Scot and Jackie Thomas Thomson Rueters Barry and Jennifer Thompson James and Barbara Thompson Paul and Stacye Thompson Michael and Katherine Titus Frank and Deanna Titzler John and Peggy Troublefield Christopher and Susan Tucker Todd and Mimi Turbeville UBS USAA Shane and Michelle Underwood Lisa Valentine Verizon Foundation Geoff and Kim Vickrey Paula Walters Ezra and Carol-Ann Ward Gary and Shannon Ward LaRelle and Kristen Watson Wells Fargo Jeremy and Aimee Wells Doug and Laura Wheat Barbara White Catherine White Daniela White Kathy White Stephen and Anna White Todd and Claire Whitmore Chris Williams and Kirsty Wilkinson Blake and Monica Williams Dennis and Sheryl Schwartz Dan and Cindy Withers Tim and Dagirlea Withers Katie Wold Kyle and Susan Woo David and Theresa Wood Todd Wood Glen and Tonya Woods Matthew and Nivine Woods Liancun and Lan Wu Horace Wu and Jinny Yoon Kaitlin Yoong ‘13 Karen Yoong Scot and Shanie Youngs Chad and Melissa Zerangue Greg and Deborah Ziegler Neil and Garima Zucker
- 6. Our Alumni Show the Love How did Westlake Academy prepare you for college? Have alumni news? Email Shelly Myers (smyers@westlakeacademy.org) so we can share it with our Academy community. OTHER 2014 GRADS Ashley Advani (University of Texas – Austin) – Business Hayden Barber (Oklahoma State University) – Sports Media with Spanish minor Cassidy Bartels (Texas A&M) – Nursing Derek Brown (Baylor University) – Entrepreneurship Julia Bruggemann (Texas A&M) – Biomedical Sciences Dakota Butler (Southwestern University) – Biology Christian Espiritu – Enlisted in the Army Krishna Gadi (University of Texas – Dallas) – Business Administration & Neuroscience Victoria Garabedian (University of Texas – Austin) – Radio- Television-Film with Business minor Haley Hundley (University of Oklahoma) – Education Gatlin Luckett (Ole Miss) – Spanish & Economics/Security Studies Katie Lynch (University of Oklahoma) – Pre-Physical Therapy with Spanish minor Mollie Mallory (Baylor University) – English/Philosophy Pre-Law Dustin McFarlane (Texas State University) - Undecided Grace Moreno (Tarleton State) – Nursing Natalie Robinson (Texas A&M) – Chemical or Biomedical Engineering Rohan Tharoor (Texas A&M) – Chemical Engineering Will Taylor (University of North Texas) – Accounting Kyler Wheat (Westminster College) – Sports Management/ Business Marketing with Pre-Law minor Ethan Woods (Baylor University) – Business Just before the winter holidays, Class of 2014 graduates returned to campus to formally receive their hard-earned IB Diplomas. They showed current DP students the love by participating in an enlightening Q&A session about college life and shared how their WA experiences prepared them for their college courses. Sydnie Siegler (University of Texas of the Permian Basin) – Biology with English minor “I can actually write an essay, unlike most of my college peers.” Kylie Hargrave (Washington College) – English “The first semester of college was easy-peasy compared to DP. Things like essay writing, analyzing texts, and research really prepared me.” Rachel Cox (Texas A&M) – English “All of the writing, analysis, and critical thinking integrated into our WA classes was very helpful.” Aaron Pinto (University of Texas - Austin) – Petroleum Engineering “WA helped me develop a strong work ethic to handle a heavy college course load.” Nick McCune (Austin College) – Political Science “WA helped me with writing essays and how to study effectively.” Betenia Nyangani (Northwestern University) – Chemistry & Cognitive Science “Time management, research, and essay writing, as well as how to analyze text.” Alyssa Rhoades (University of Texas - Dallas) – Neuroscience/Psychology double major “Determining what was important to study, cramming for what wasn’t important (but still had to do), and learning the difference between the two.” Lacey Signorelli (Baylor University) – Accounting/Finance “I learned study habits, time management, and writing skills.” Qaleb Pillai (University of Southern California) – Business Administration “The workload of the senior year and all of the writing helped me.” Graham Bellairs (Hofstra University) – Film “I learned how to write effective essays, while enhancing content with persuasive prose. Also, how to befriend your teacher. And, how to think critically.”
- 7. Our Families Show the Love Westlake Academy families and volunteers made a difference by supporting Foundation events throughout the year. More than $1.4 million raised in 2014-15!
- 8. www.WestlakeAcademyFoundation.org OUR MISSION: To provide financial support for Westlake Academy in its efforts to provide students with an internationally minded education of the highest quality so they are well-balanced and respectful life-long learners. DATES TO REMEMBER September 17, 2015 North Texas Giving Day September 18, 2015 1st Annual WA Camp Out October 1-31, 2015 Blacksmith Annual Fund Campaign October 19, 2015 Westlake Baja March 5, 2016 Gallery Night April 30, 2016 Run the Ranch 5K/1K Golf! Tennis! Party! Come Baja with Us! October 19, 2015 5:00 PM Vaquero Club, Westlake Blacksmith Annual Fund Campaign October 1-31, 2015 Goal: $1.1 million