Letter From Board President Mark Fruehauf
My name is Mark Fruehauf, and I am privileged to be the President of the Superior Scholarship Foundation. By way of introduction, I was born and raised in Superior, and graduated from Superior Senior High School in 2002. I have been a practicing attorney in Superior since 2010, and continue to serve as the Douglas County District Attorney, a position I have held since 2017.
I have been a member of the Foundation’s board since 2021, and served the last two years as Vice President. Outgoing President Anne Porter (who continues to serve on the board) deserves recognition and praise for the tremendous work she did during her tenure, which included the challenging situation presented when the longtime investment trustee notified the board of a change of services that required seeking out new providers for investment and administrative services. I look forward to working hard to follow in her footsteps and work with our new partners to continue to manage the funds that make scholarships for our graduates possible.
I take very seriously the mission of the Foundation, “to secure, manage, and administer funds for the benefits of the students and graduates of the School District of Superior,” and will work hard to ensure we are doing everything we can to support our students. The importance of education will always be high. The cost of attaining that education continues to get higher every year, and being able to have and maintain such a robust and prosperous scholarship program as we have here in Superior is so important.
Thanks to the Foundation’s $11 million dollar endowment and yearly supporters, 131 named scholarships were awarded to the Class of 2025, totaling $382,200. This is a substantial increase from last year’s awarded amount, which was $328,200, and it is thanks to the generosity of the donors who value the importance of post-secondary education. In addition to the post-secondary school scholarships, the Foundation also awarded over $27,000. in Activity Fund scholarships, providing assistance for student enrichment activities which enhance learning opportunities for students of all grade levels. These awards are typically used for events and experiences as opposed to tangible items. They cover transportation, registration, and other logistical costs to allow students to attend many events including field trips, music events, and individual and club events.
The Foundation would not exist without the help of many, including support from its board
members, teachers, administrative professionals, donors, and the parents and students of the district. I thank everyone who helps the Foundation carry out its mission. If you would like to receive more information about the Foundation, or establishing or contributing to a fund, you can visit the Foundation’s website, www.superior.k12.wi.s/superior_scholarship_foundation. You can also contact Michelle
Baddin, Executive Director, at [email protected] or at 715-394-8710.
Sincerely,
Mark Fruehauf
Superior Scholarship Foundation President
Superior Scholarship Foundation
3025 Tower Avenue
Superior, WI 54880