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2017-2018 Annual Report

A LETTER FROM

THE CHAIR

Dear Friends,

As the chair of the Advisory Council, I am privileged to have Throughout this report, you will see excerpts from heartfelt
a front row seat to witness the extreme generosity of the Cor notes from students, describing why they are grateful to be at
Jesu Academy community. Year after year I am overwhelmed Cor Jesu and what the experience means to them. I encourage
by the constant support for Cor Jesu from alumnae, parents, you to take the time to read the words of our students as a
grandparents, benefactors and friends. The Apostles of the reminder of how powerful a Cor Jesu education can be and
Sacred Heart of Jesus teach us to “Share the Love of the Heart how your kindness is impacting our students now and into
of Christ,” and we thank you for sharing that love with Cor their future.
Jesu. Because of you, Cor Jesu is fully equipped to educate
our students spiritually and morally in the Catholic faith, while On behalf of the Advisory Council, thank you for your
also preparing them for college and their future careers with continued support of Cor Jesu. We are extremely grateful and
innovative teaching methods and top-notch technology. We forever blessed by your contributions that make it possible
take pride in educating the young women at Cor Jesu beyond for young women in the St. Louis area to not only receive an
the classroom and are blessed by the support of the Cor Jesu outstanding education, but also join our incredible family.
community in our journey.
Sincerely,
Thanks to your unwavering commitment to the exceptional
Catholic education that Cor Jesu provides, I am humbled to
report that more than $2.4 million was gifted or pledged to Cor
Jesu during the 2017-2018 fiscal year (ended June 30, 2018). Tina Burniski Klocke ‘78
These gifts support capital projects, programs, the Endowment Chair, President’s Advisory Council
Fund, operations and financial aid. Combined with the interest
earned from the $7.6 million Endowment Fund, over $1 million
is being awarded in financial assistance to 196 qualifying
students during this school year.

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