 | The name Standards High represents not only the name of our school anthem, but also stands for a new and vigorous effort to bring certain portions of our campus up to the “high ideals” we hold for ourselves. This very exciting program is designed to keep Barstow’s facility in line with its mission: ...the symmetrical development of mind, body and character. |
Campaign Overview & Finances The goal of the Standards High campaign initiative is three-fold: Renovate the Raymond B. White Auditorium with new, comfortable seats, flooring, lights and sound—all of which can be transferred at a later date into a new arts facility planned for the future. Rebuild our current four tennis courts, which are not adequate for tournament play, and build two new courts with lights. Improve Middle and Upper School classrooms with new lighting, ceiling, floors, shelves and other refurbishments.
The Finances
| Auditorium renovation |
$500,000 |
Middle & Upper School
classroom renovations |
$500,000 |
Tennis Courts and
Bubble |
$1,000,000 |
| Campaign goal |
$2,000,000 |
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Tennis Courts
 The current tennis courts have served Barstow well. But they are now out of date, inadequate in number and frankly dangerous due to drainage issues. Our plan is to increase the number of courts from four to six, which would enable us to host district competitions. Barstow has a history of outstanding tennis players, many of whom have advanced to State competitions and won those titles. It’s time we provide adequate playing surfaces. The four existing courts will be rebuilt in the same location and seats will be added. Two new courts with lights and seating will then be built to the west of the maintenance building. Bubble enclosures will be added pending city approval. Our campaign will provide the resources to begin rebuilding the four existing courts this spring with completion ready in time for the 2011 summer program. The courts will satisfy the needs of our current students, increase our marketability for future students and build excitement within the Barstow community. |
The Raymond B. White Auditorium
This centrally located heart of the school is used for not only theatrical productions, but assemblies, awards presentations, visiting presenters, concerts and programs for all three divisions of the school.
Made possible in 1962 through a generous gift from the Raymond B. White family, the facility has some of the original equipment from 1962—including the seats! Renovations to the auditorium include more modern and comfortable seating and corresponding flooring, replacement of the lighting and sound equipment—which has been rewired and glued together several times in the intervening four-plus decades—a new projection system and a new curtain.
While it is in our long range plan to build a new Fine Arts facility, which would encompass a new auditorium and classroom/rehearsal space, that is not fiscally realistic at this time. But, all of the new equipment being financed by the Standards High campaign in the existing auditorium will be transferable to the new facility when the time comes. |
Classroom Renovations
Well, the Middle School doesn’t date to 1962, it’s as new as 1967! And, while it was perfect for our needs then, we now need a fresher appearance and better storage, so it’s time to spruce things up. We propose that both Middle and Upper School classrooms be renovated in the areas of flooring, lighting, wall coverings and shelving. Those classrooms that front the Zen Garden and other open spaces will have doors installed allowing teachers to use these places as outdoor classrooms. These may not sound like major changes, but they are necessary to keep these areas in sync with the rest of the school and its 21st century appeal.
Our Middle and Upper School students have the advantage of an excellent academic curriculum including an innovative global studies initiative, leadership program and Kansas City’s only one-to-one tablet PC program. The Standards High campaign will create a much-improved environment in which our students and faculty can achieve their goals. |
| | Standards High Giving Levels
| Halls of Fame |
$500,000 and up |
| Green & White |
$250,000 – $499,999 |
| Alma Mater |
$100,000 – $249,999 |
| Ideals |
$50,000 – $99,999 |
| Aims |
$10,000 – $49,999 |
| Spirit Ever True |
$5,000 – $9,999 |
| Benefactor |
$1,000 – $4,999 |
| Patron |
$500 – $999 |
| Sponsor |
Under $500 |
Pledge payment schedules can be arranged with the Development Office.
Donor Recognition Opportunities
Naming opportunities are available for specific projects and areas within the Standards High campaign. Shane A. Foster, Head of School and Pat Oppenheimer, Director of Development will be pleased to discuss these with individual donors.
All contributors to the Standards High campaign will be recognized in Barstow’s annual Donor Report, on the web site, on permanent plaques in the school and at named areas. |
| Contact Pat Oppenheimer, Director of Development at 816.277.0414 or poppenheimer@barstowschool.org for personal assistance or feel free to visit the Development Office when you are on campus. |
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