Annual Fund

Senior Gift Drive 2006 Class Gift

In lieu of a physical class gift, the Class of 2006 chose to make a donation in honor of their fallen classmate.

In Loving Memory of Vanessa Anne Baer

April 20th, 1984-September 10th, 2005

Although Vanessa’s life ended before she realized all of her dreams, she lived life fully and joyfully, always striving for new experiences, pushing herself to move outside of her “comfort zone”. Life is a gift and Vanessa lived her life that way. She planned to become a pediatric Occupational Therapist. Her love of children was evident in all she did.

High School: Northfield Junior-Senior High School

Hometown: Urbana, IN

Sorority: Kappa Alpha Theta

Major: Anthropology, Sociology

Favorite Quote: "You go away from home -- to get home."

All donations raised by the Senior Gift Drive are matched by an anonymous alumni donor and this match will then be donated to the Vanessa Baer Scholarship Fund.