Class of 1964 Scholarship

The Class of 1964 is “Forever”

The Minnetonka High School Class of 1964 Scholarship was established in 2019 and we award a scholarship annually to a Minnetonka graduating senior.  This year our class will award a $2,500 scholarship, our largest so far. Our fund balance stands at over $60,000, and since we have now reached the Endowed Level, our scholarships will continue FOREVER.  Now our goal is to increase these awards in size and/or in number! 

Three Ways to support the only scholarship awarded by a Minnetonka High School Class

Planned Giving

 Make a Legacy Donation

A Legacy of Skipper Pride

Demonstrating your commitment to the Class of 1964 Scholarship and the Minnetonka Public Schools through a planned gift is a lasting way to support Minnetonka students.

Sample Bequest Language
Here are language samples for three outright gift provisions, which are educational only. You are encouraged to seek legal counsel when considering any estate plans or planned gifts.

Specific Bequest to the Class of 1964 Scholarship, Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation
"I give ________________ (describe asset) to the Class of 1964 Scholarship Fund, Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation, a Minnesota non-profit corporation, 5621 County Road 101, Minnetonka MN 55345, to further the objectives and purposes of the Foundation."

Cash Bequest to the Class of 1964 Scholarship, Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation
"I give _____ Dollars ($_____) to the Class of 1964 Scholarship Fund, Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation, a Minnesota non-profit corporation, 5621 County Road 101, Minnetonka MN 55345, to further the objectives and purposes of the Foundation."

Residuary Bequest to the Class of 1964 Scholarship, Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation
"I give the residue (or _____ percent of the residue) of my estate to the Class of 1964 Scholarship Fund, Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation, a Minnesota non-profit corporation, 5621 County Road 101, Minnetonka MN 55345, to further the objectives and purposes of the Foundation."

memorialize a Deceased Classmate

Many have chosen to memorialize a deceased classmate by contributing $64 in their name, but you can choose an amount that is comfortable for you.


 

To Make a Donation in Memory of a Deceased Classmate Click Here

If you'd prefer to make a donation by check, please mail it to:
Jill Howe, Foundation ED
5621 County Rd 101, Minnetonka, MN 55345.

Make checks payable to "Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation," and if it memorializes a deceased classmate, indicate the person’s name.  Also write in the memo section of your check: Class of ’64 or simply “64.” 

Photos of deceased Classmates 

List of Deceased Classmates

Honor a Teacher, Coach or Mentor

Celebrating the impact a teacher, coach or mentor had in your life is a moving way to connect lovingly with the person whose role meant so much to you. 

 

To make a donation in honor of a teacher, coach or mentor, click here

If you'd prefer to make a donation by check, please mail it to:
Jill Howe, Foundation ED
5621 County Rd 101, Minnetonka, MN 55345

Make checks payable to "Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation," and if it is celebrating a teacher, coach or mentor, indicate the person’s name.  Also write in the memo section of your check: Class of ’64 or simply “64.” 

Photos of 1964 Faculty Members

List of 1964 Faculty Members

We are proud to announce the recipient of this year’s Class of 1964 Scholarship 

Alisha Shaeffer is an excellent scholarship candidate, posting a 4.217 cumulative GPA, AP Scholar distinction, Bilingual Seal, Academic Letter and A Honor Roll recipients. She has been highly involved in Vantage, Gardening Club, Asian Student Union, Astronomy Club, Feed My Starving Children and the Carver County Library all while maintaining jobs with Morgan A.P.S as an Assistant Training Coordinator, and Noodles & Company as a cook. She will be attending the University of Wisconsin, Madison this fall and plans to study Biomedical Engineering on a pre-med track.  Alisha received our largest award thus far in the amount of $2,500. The criteria for our award are:  a GPA of 3.5 or better, plans to attend a post-secondary school, and financial need. 

Thanks to all of you who have helped to make Alisha's dream a reality.  

Please consider making a financial gift to the Class of 1964 Scholarship Fund so we can make other students dreams come true.

Past Scholarship Recipients

  • 2024 Alisha Shaeffer, University of Wisconsin
  • 2023  Skyla Lee, University of Minnesota
  • 2022  Julius Nurse, University of Wisconsin, majoring in Aerospace Engineering
  • 2021  Helena Moore, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, majoring in Information Systems
  • 2020  Anna Lewis, George Fox University

 

Class of 1964 Scholarship Recipient - 2024

2024 award recipient, Alisha Shaeffer and Class of 1964 representatives, Joe Mullen and Judy Allen Kim 

Whether this is your first donation to the class scholarship fund or if you have made donations in the past, thanks to all of you for helping to make these remarkable students' dreams a reality.

Next year and at least every fifth year thereafter, our scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior who plans to attend a
two-year technical trade, community or junior college.