Hey, Tommies!           

It’s time to give back to the St. Thomas community that has supported us over the years!

UST seniors have a rich tradition of leaving a class legacy for future Tommies. The class of 2008 will embrace this tradition while starting a few traditions of its own. Working together as
St. Thomas’ 122nd graduating class, we will be the first to:

• establish an endowed scholarship
• encourage a community atmosphere by awarding the scholarship to an on-campus resident
• publicize our campaign in a paperless, “green” manner

The Class of 2008 Residence Hall Endowed Scholarship, as it will be called, will help future Tommies who:

• are juniors or seniors
• have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0
• live on campus
• demonstrate financial need

With the collective contributions of our classmates, the Old Guard (St. Thomas alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago), the Parent Network, faculty and staff members, and friends and family, we will be the first graduating class to deliver a commencement gift that will last in perpetuity!

Participate.

We need your help!  Our goal is to have every senior make a contribution before commencement. A $10 donation from every classmate will help us reach our goal. Participation is important, and any gift, large or small, will help greatly.

Make your gift count … twice!

The Old Guard alumni of St. Thomas generously have offered to match every donation made by members of the senior class through June 30, 2008 (the end of the university’s fiscal year).  That means that for every $10 you give, $20 will be credited to our scholarship fund.

There are five easy ways to support our effort:

• Look for members of the Senior Class Gift Committee sitting at tables inside of the Grill, Koch Commons, and the library, as well as outside of the bookstore, April 14-17. Make a cash, check or Express Account donation on the spot.
• Pay cash, write a check or use your Express Account to make your donation at the Box Office when you purchase your Riverboat tickets. Now, that’s easy!
• Respond positively when we call. May 6-8, members of the Senior Class Gift Committee will be calling those who haven’t given yet. To make a gift over the phone, simply use your Express Account or credit card.
• Study much? Take a break! Come and meet members of the Senior Class Gift Committee in the O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library May 12-14. While you’re there, make your cash, check or Express Account donation.
• The easiest option of all is giving online.

Please help our class leave this important legacy by responding positively to the 2008 Senior Class Gift campaign!

With Gratitude,
The 2008 Senior Class Gift Committee

 Make It Happen!

Fundraising Progress 
(updated 4/29/08)

Seniors:  $1,918.36

Parents:  $8,600

Old Guard:  $1,918.36

TOTAL:  $12,436.72

2008 Senior Class Gift
Committee

Audrea Bellard
Jayme Bohmbach
Van Chounlamountry
Katie Conlin
Mike Danielson
Fabian DeLoach
Mike Dornik
Joe Dubis
Chelsea Dowling
Beth Ebert
Liz Glover
Ciedrick Griggs
Lindsay Groskreutz
Mara Hughes
Katherine Hummel
Lisa Kleinschmidt
Jennifer Lahr
Krista Lance
Andrew Lee
Heather Lee
Paul McNeill
Christi Merideth
Colleen Meyer
Katie Motz
Tim Mullee
Ben Nebo
Dietrich Nissen
Amanda Nomsen
Bryce Nordaune
Chelsey Oosterhuis
Shea Pesci
Kelsey Petermeier
Katie Potts
Emily Regan
Robbie Rohl
Melissa Sawyer
Josh Schultz
Chris Scrabeck
Natalie Swanson
Bridget Whalen