Making A Difference
October 2014
HANCOCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION, INC.
501 Campus Drive, Hancock, MI 49930 hancock.k12.mi.us.edu/school-foundation
2013-2014 Year in Review
The Hancock Public Schools Foundation (HPSF) recently completed another rewarding year of supporting our
schools and we want to share some of the highlights with you.
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Approved more than $97,000 in grant support
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More than half of the funds helped purchase computers and
upgraded internet access so that Hancock Public Schools
students remain competitive in today’s world.
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The remainder, nearly $40,000, supported programs at all
grade levels and academic areas, including science, math,
reading, industrial arts, music and enrichment activities.
For a complete list of grants awarded, visit the HPSF Web page.
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Awarded $16,250 in scholarships to 15 college-bound students
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Established online giving
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Simply visit our Web page (www.hancock.k12.mi.us.edu/school-foundation) and follow the
Donate Online link to make a gift.
As always, the Foundation’s efforts wouldn’t be possible without the support of the extended community—
alumni, friends, teachers and administrators. All of you help educate and enrich our students’ learning
experience. Thank you.—HPSF Board of Directors
Congratulations
2013-2014 Scholarship Recipients
Kailey Auguston
Laura Berg
Tony Fisher
Leslie Hamar
Hayden Heikkinen
Jacob Hendrickson
Alex Hill
Jacob Jarvis
Tanner Kearly
Claire Meyer
Jenna Ollanketto
Olivia Rouleau
Molly Simula
Abigail Tembreull
Jared Trevethan
Thank You Notes
Thank you for approving the Yearbook grant request for a new camera! We
ordered it, it came in, and is wonderful! The Hancock Public Schools is extremely
fortunate to have the Foundation to provide things for
the schools and groups that we would not be able to
purchase otherwise.
Thank you again!
Karyn L. Ruohonen-Rudak and the Yearbook staff
Butterfly Project
As part of their science
curriculum, students in
Grades K-4 studied the life
cycle of the Painted Lady
Butterfly from pupation to
adulthood.
Beautiful thank you card from students
Contributions from July 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014
The Hancock Public Schools Foundation gratefully acknowledges the generous contributions that help us continue to enrich the education of our
students. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this listing. Please call 906 /487-5925 with questions or corrections.
Contributions
Patrick & Janice Campioni
Karen Hubbard
Betty Ilkka
Roberta Kahn
Gordon & Kimberly Kendall
Laura Mahon
Gladys Martin
David & Beatrice Meyers
Faith Morrison & Tomas Co
Blair & Robin Orr
Kerry Ostrom
River Valley State Bank
Anita & Peter Sandretto
Simple Kindness for Youth, Inc.
Wayne & Eileen Stordahl
F.M. & K.O. Thomas
Robert & Yvonne Veeser
John & Gertrude Witting
Stephen & Jane Zutter
Memorial Gifts
Gordon Barkell
David & Deborah Dow
George & Suzanne Houle
Scott & Katherine Houle
Gerald & Robbyn Lucier
Philip & Rosemary Matson
Thomas & Victoria Vichich
Daryll & Tracie Williams
Class of 1962 Podium
John & Elizabeth Groeschel
William & Diana Grubbs
Kathleen & John Haapala
Wayne Higgins
Christine Johnson
Michele Kerban
John & Karla Lawton
Joan & Charles Matrosic
David & Maria Matson
James & Paulette Miller
Angeline & Donald Nikkinen
Carole & Roger Papineau
Carol Pintar
Jim & Sandy Witting
Beverly Hainault Buzinski
Don & Carol Carli
Barbara Dow
David & Deborah Dow
Clyde Dow
Carol & Don Carli
Dorothy Roy Dunnebacke
Julie & Mark Maroste
William T. Eilola
Susan Eilola
Linda Linder
Ken & Lisa Moyle
Sara L. Niemeyer
Jack Fenton
Anonymous (1)
Charlene Ahola
Neil & Tammy Ahola
Judith & Stephen Albee
Eleanor & Kenneth Alexander
Susan Amato &
Brian Henderson
Amerhart
Amy J's Pasty & Bake Shop, LLC
Glenn & Mary Lou Anderson
Robert & Carla Banfield
Donald & Susan Beck
Barbara Been
Curtis & Robin Bermel
Bisley Fabrication, Inc.
Don & Carol Carli
Myra DeMotts
Martha Dickson
Eagle River Cabinets, Inc.
Jack Eberhard
Jeffrey & Michelle Farrey
The Fenton Family
Donald & Barbara Fisher
John Grandelis
Robert & Susan Grasseschi
H & Y Inc.
Julie Hamar
Michael Hauswirth
Rick & Janet Hauswirth
Bruce & Linda Hawkinson
Family of James Healy
Richard & Judy Heinonen
Ronald & Lou Ellyn Helman
David & Nancie Hermanson
George & Suzanne Houle
Charles Joffee
J.W. Joffee
Kathleen Johnson
Judith Juntunen
Donald Juntunen
Sharon Juntunen
Roberta Kahn
David & Carol Kass
Ted & Helen Kearly
Lawrence & Ellen Kehoe
James & Michele Kemppainen
Michele Kerban
Mary & Paul Klemett
Edward & Peggy Lieblein
Patricia Lieblein
Carol Lindrus
Daniel & Joan Lorenzetti
Gerald & Robbyn Lucier
Marlin & Christine Lystila
David & Kathleen Manderfield
Julie & Mark Maroste
Michael & Vicky Mattila
Gloria Mayra
Sandra Michel
David & Marilyn Mickelsen
Claude & Darlene Miron
Kenneth Moyle
Sara L. Niemeyer
Roberta Noetzel
Grant & Margaret Olson
John & Jeanette Pemberton
Almor & Kathleen Penegor
Judy Pleshe
Kathy Ptaszek
Stephen & Karla Raasio
Nada, John & James Reuss
Jay & Bonnie Richmond
Joseph & Barbara Rocchi
Rob & Mary Roy
Betty Ruohonen
Richard & Marja Salani
John & Suzanne Sanregret
Wayne & Eileen Stordahl
Wayne & Sharon Torgeson
John & Debra Vaara
Steve & Margaret Vanek
Robert Veeser
Michael & Cindy Verbanac
Carolyn Cybulski Westcoat
& Family
Peter & Betty Wickley
John & Gertrude Witting
J. Richard & Joanne Yeo
Brian Fredianelli
Judith & Stephen Albee
Gerald & Robbyn Lucier
Fritz Grandchamp
Ruth Jean Barkell
Rose Grandchamp
Mary Nominelli
Filmore Halonen
Neil & Tammy Ahola
Gerald Hocking
Marlene Houle
Peter Houle
Gerald & Ellen Hocking
Marlene Houle
Jean Joffee
Nancy Fenton
Sharon & Wayne Torgeson
William "Red" Nicholls
David & Deborah Dow
George & Suzanne Houle
Dennis & Emily Walikainen
Arlen Juntunen
Judy Juntunen
HCH Class of '49ers
Paul Pichette
Don & Carol Carli
Ed Rouleau
Jeffrey & Renee Rouleau
Mary Rouleau
Pat & Olivia Rouleau
Steve & Jane Rouleau
Ann Bekkala North
Paula & Robert Nutini
Eino & Esther Kemppainen
Thomas & Estelle Halborg
Michael Nutini
Ann Marie & Ron Harma
Julie & William Junttila
Gerald & Robbyn Lucier
Gloria Moyle
Sara L. Niemeyer
Carol & Paul Nutini
Paula & Robert Nutini
Donna & Loyal O’Leary
Diane & Pat Rose
Jeffrey & Renee Rouleau
Kathleen & Jerome Soumis
Mary Klein
Don & Carol Carli
Bill Lepisto
Jeanne Eilola
Leo Lindquist
Jeanne Eilola
Susan Eilola
Sara L. Niemeyer
Paula & Robert Nutini
James Ruotsala
Don & Carol Carli
Kathleen & William Kilponen
Judith Ruotsala
Cathy Schwenk
Barbara Jackson
Elsie Laulumoa
Norma Nominelli
Dotsie Stewart
John & Debra Vaara
Jan Neher Danis Perry
Neil & Tammy Ahola
Nancy Lohela
William Lohela
Martin Stimac
Jack Eberhard
George & Suzanne Houle
Scott & Katherine Houle
Diane & David Kopke
Richard & Emilie Krznarich
Gerald & Robbyn Lucier
Stephen & Ruth Ann Smith
Mary Jo Stimac
Bruce & Deb Witting
Daryll & Tracie Williams
Mark Peters
Paul & Wendy Hamann
Christine & Robert Hodges
Kathleen Johnson
Michael & Sharon Lahti
Gerald & Robbyn Lucier
Dale & Monica Maki
Mary Nominelli
Norma & Robert Nominelli
Paula & Robert Nutini
Brandon & Marilyn Ollanketo
Marja & Richard Salani
Ruth Ann & Stephen Smith
Timothy Strang
Debra & John Vaara
Betty & Peter Wickley
Cristinia Meinardi
George & Suzanne Houle
Thomas & Victoria Vichich
Beatrice Nurmi Meyers
Ken Seaton
Jason Mikkola
Judith & Stephen Albee
Nancy Fenton
H & Y Inc.
Michael Hauswirth
George & Suzanne Houle
Betty Laine Williams
Jeanne Eilola
Your contribution makes all the difference in supporting the important work of the Foundation. Please make checks payable
to Hancock Public Schools Foundation and mail to 501 Campus Drive, Hancock, MI 49930. Thank you!
Hancock Public Schools Foundation: Making a Difference
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Foundation by making a contribution online. Visit
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Board of Directors
David Dow, President
Neil Ahola, Vice President
Sara Niemeyer, Secretary
Michael Hauswirth, Treasurer
Donald Carli
Monica Healy, Superintendent
Karen Hubbard
Jeff Kangas
Robbyn Lucier
Ruth Ann Smith
John Vaara
Dennis Walikainen
Tracie Williams
Honorary Directors
Charles Goodman
William Karry
Linda Letto
Robert Roy
Mark Wisti
Attention Alumni
Mark your calendars and save the dates for the 2016 All-School
Reunion July 28, 29 & 30, 2016.
Do you have great pictures from past reunions? Would you be
willing to have them posted on the Alumni Association Web page?
If so, please email to [email protected].
Planning for the next reunion will begin in the next few months. If
you are interested in participating, email [email protected] or
call Sara Niemeyer, 906/523-5405.
If you prefer to receive communication from HPSF via email, please contact Sara Niemeyer,
[email protected] to be removed from the mailing list.
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