Mark your calendar for the 4th Annual Miller Open, the CHAMPAGNE OF TOURNAMENTS.

Friday August 6th, 2010
Theodore Wirth Golf Course

Register now at www.milleropen.com

Mark your calendar for Friday August 6th, 2010, 11:00 am registration, shotgun start at 1:00 pm. This year pre-paid golfers will have a complimentary bag drop location in the parking lot for easy check in. Slackers, please try and get to the golf course a little early so we can keep the tournament on time.  (click ‘Directions’ above for course information). You’ll have enough time to check in, warm up and catch up then buy a 2010 commemorative golf cap and shirt.

Registration Opens 11:15

Load into Carts 12:45

Shotgun Start 1:00

All Class Party at Glueks Around Dusk

Registration fills quickly and is on a first come, first served basis.  If you question whether the date will work into your schedule please still respond so we can update your current information.   We are now in position to make a long lasting donation to good ole WHS on behalf of the Miller Open,” says Doug Palbicki Current Miller Open Commissioner.   “Many thanks go out to all previous committee members who keep this tradition alive.”

The overwhelming support and efforts from the 2009 Miller Open helped raise over $5000. With these donations we have begun Phase II for the new Washburn Alumni Room. Special thanks to all sponsors and golfers for their continued support each and every year.

Again this year we have a matching funds campaign in place (click on “Contact Us” above to send questions) that should help raise enough capital to meet the goal of $15,000.

Non-golfers are more than welcome to join us for festivities at Glueks later that evening all class PARTY.  Golfers usually arive at dusk depending on what time they finish with golf. Hope to see you all there.

Register NOW & tell your fellow Miller Alums about the 2010 Miller Open and All Class Party. We’ll see you there!

On July 1st the Washburn High School Foundation named it’s first Executive Director, Jeffrey Prottas.  Jeffrey comes to us with over 20 years of experience and success in fundraising, organizational development, and strategic planning.  When asked about his new position with the Foundation, Jeffrey stated, “I am very excited and honored to be part of such a wonderful organization and community.  I am going to work very hard with the board to partner with the school to provide the necessary resources (financial, volunteer, etc.) to help the school achieve its mission and to create a community of learners that will continue to thrive and become successful, contributing members of the ever-changing global community.  ”

If you have any questions or would like to contact Jeff, please email him at jprottas@washburnconnections.org or call the Foundation at 612-668-3483.

A new “Super Miller” mascot has been introduced at a pep rally at Washburn.  The nickname “Millers” comes from the Gold Medal Flour brand once owned by our school’s namesake, Cadwallader C. Washburn.  Over the years, the Miller has taken the form of a young boy, all the way to the last beloved Miller that served for nearly 30 years.

The new Miller represents an updated, more contemporary version that rivals any university or professional team logo that exists today.  Designed by professional designer and animator, Matt Ebent (www.mattebent.com), who donated his time to give WHS’ beloved Miller an update.  A group of students weighed in with valuable input and suggestions such as, “No tennis shoes please, only Doc Martens on our Miller,” and the faculty Communications Committee also made suggestions.

The new Miller projects energy, strength and confidence that represents all Millers – past, present and future.  Two versions, or poses, have been created, a “revised” version that is similar to the current Miller, and a second “energized” pose.

The new Miller will be used for all official Washburn purposes beginning immediately.  In addition, two large banners have been donated for the gym, and the new Miller will be featured at center court on the newly refinished gym floor.

Look for the new Miller on all Washburn apparel this Fall!

The Washburn High School Foundation want to thank all those who attended or supported our Miller Music Fest on May 7th. Not only was it an inspirational night of entertainment and fellowship, but it was a big financial success.  Between sponsorships, ticket sales, and memorabilia sales we raised over $13,000 on the evening.  Thanks to you, this money raised helped the Washburn High School Foundation give a graduating senior a four year college degree, support the Summer Leadership program, and provided needed funds for the IB program that will being in the Fall of this year.  Given this success and positive feedback from all our constituents, we plan to host another Miller Music Fest in 2011.

Watch the video below.

Our match campaign is now over.  Thank you for all that contributed to the campaign!  We made our goal!  Stay tuned to find out how your money is going improve programs at Washburn High School!

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