Central High School's 150th Year: Research

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Central High School Parent Advisory Council
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
December 2015
End Date
December 2016
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview

To hire a qualified historian to research the 150-year history of St. Paul's Central High School.

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Direct expenses
$10,000
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org

Measurable Outcome(s)

Student engagement:
Because of timing issues, it was not possible to schedule our historian to visit a classroom in the spring.

Clarified focus for implementation:
Our history group has had a number of discussions with each other and the historian about possible next projects, however a decision has not been reached at this time.

Increased student and community knowledge:
An event was held on Sept. 6, 2016 honoring the 150th birthday of the school. The report was presented to the Lt. Governor and the Mayor, who honored the school by declaring the day St. Paul Central High School Day. Speakers highlighted pieces of the history as they presented. The report was shared with media prior to the event and copies were available for purchase at the event. The entire senior class was present at the event and the rest of the school watched the event via live feed from their classrooms. The event was also attended by community members, alumni, former teachers and principals, and was covered by the local news outlets.

Archival:
Archival at RCHS and MHS has not yet been completed, but will be by the end of the month. We are waiting for a few minor typos to be corrected prior to submitting for the archives.

Description of Funds
Available upon request. Contact
Source of Additional Funds

Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org

Recipient Board Members
Central Parent Advisory Council Board Members: Ayesha Shariff, Haidee Zobenica, Sarah Lewis, Julie Printz.

Transforming Central Leadership Team Sub Committee Members: Julie Marckel, Kris Hageman, Deb Ahlquist, Lisa Heyman, Nina Tuttle, Jeff Risberg, Ann Hobbie, Dana Murdoch, Beth Black, Craig Davies
Project Manager
First Name
Deb
Last Name
Ahlquist
Organization Name
Central High School Parent Advisory Council
Street Address
Transforming Central, PO Box 40123
City
St. Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-208-5178
Email
ahlquist.mundt@gmail.com
Administered By
Administered by
Location

345 W. Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-259-3000