become a primary source of funding for the Prairie School
Scholarship Fund. Over the last 15 years, Premiere has raised
over $2.5 million to support the students we are so fortunate
to serve. Half of all students at Prairie depend on nancial
assistance, and it is through events like Premiere that we are
able to provide them the learning opportunities they deserve.
our students, but in our school community as well. Attendees
were greeted with student performers singing songs about
triumph and success. Art created by children in each grade
level decorated the walls and beckoned guests to bid high.
As dinner was served, student Jeanette Morelan spoke about
her experience at Prairie a moving tribute to the education
she received, thanks in part to the Scholarship Fund.
The Imogene P. Johnson Award for Distinguished
Service to The Prairie School was dedicated to Rick Fiegel.
Rick's long-time support of Prairie touched nearly every
facet of the school; from the Annual Fund to athletics and
various other endeavors, Rick has generously given of his
time and resources.
a recipient is selected to receive the Mystery Doll
a character crafted by Prairie art teacher Cathy McCombs
in the exact likeness of the honoree. This year's doll was
awarded to John Powell, a longtime Prairie sta member
and parent. John's unending service to Prairie was
demonstrated in the many roles he lled during his 17 years
in the life of the school.
John Powell,
Chantil Ruud
Barb Schneider
Liz Shaw
Patty Tollaksen
Sandy Banfi eld
Shay Borzynski
John Bull
Shawn Clark
Fabiola Diaz
Jennifer Eastman
Lisa Eaton
Angela Franklin
Mark Goeke
Pam Hendersen
Jenny Herndon
Barb Isaacson