2024 Friends Academy Auction Journal

FRIENDS ACADEMY

32ND ANNUAL AUCTION

Friday, April 12, 2024

Garden City Hotel

Our Mission

Guided by our Quaker principles, Friends Academy educates our students to discover and develop the best of who they are and who they can become.

Our Belief Statement

We achieve educational excellence by committing to the highest standards of learning and living.

Our diverse and welcoming community is strengthened by our Quaker values, which empower our students to inquire, reflect, and engage in their classrooms, in their neighborhoods, and in the world.

Because when we inspire students to learn and live with purpose, they achieve greatness without sacrificing goodness.

April 12, 2024

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

As Maureen and I think about our first year at Friends Academy, the richness of our experience cannot be captured in a single moment or conversation. Instead, it is best reflected through the spirit of optimism, generosity, and warmth with which we have been greeted and which sits at the very heart of our school. While it might take a lifetime to thank all of you who have created this moment for us, we will begin here and now. Thank you!

Of course, each of these qualities also sit at the center of the 32nd Annual Auction, an event that draws our community together to celebrate, reflect, imagine; and to share our fondness and respect for Friends Academy. Our Auction Chairs - Ariel Fish ‘00, Leslie French and Danielle Valenti Smith ‘93 - together with a small army of dedicated committee members, have created a memorable event that will benefit our school and enhance the experience of every student. For your work, we are a better, stronger Friends Academy.

I would also like to extend a special thank you to Helen and Michael Qiu for their extraordinary leadership as the Dinner Sponsors. Your exceptional generosity and commitment to our school community have shown through at every moment. How fortunate we all are for your support and friendship.

But there is more: Thank you to all the families and local businesses who so generously contributed to this event through sponsorship, journal ads, and donations. Your support not only ensures the success of our Auction but also strengthens our commitment to providing a robust, independent Quaker education for students across Long Island and greater New York.

The theme of this year’s auction, Paint the Town Red, captures the spirit and passion that radiate throughout our school community. As we gather to celebrate our school, let’s toast its success by raising a paddle for Friends Academy’s continued prosperity. Each contribution will strengthen the course of our school and create countless opportunities for students, faculty, and staff.

Thank you for coming together to ensure the brightest, most promising future for Friends Academy.

With warm regards,

Paul J. Stellato Head of School

April 12, 2024

Dear Friends,

It is with great enthusiasm that we extend a warm welcome to you for the 32nd Annual Friends Academy Dinner & Auction! As we reflect on the collaborative efforts that have shaped this year’s event, we are deeply appreciative of the support, generosity, and enthusiasm shown by members of our community.

This evening holds significance beyond its monetary purpose. It serves as a unique opportunity for us to unite as a community, strengthening existing bonds and forging new connections. To our new families, we extend a heartfelt welcome, hoping that this event marks the beginning of many enriching experiences within the Friends Academy community.

Our gratitude extends to the Committee, the dedicated Friends Academy faculty, staff, and students, as well as our esteemed sponsors and donors. Without your collective efforts, tonight’s celebration would not be possible.

We owe a debt of gratitude to Diane Biolsi and Marilyn DelRosso, whose unwavering dedication has been instrumental in bringing this event to fruition. Their contributions are truly the cornerstone of our success. Additionally, we extend our thanks to the Advancement and Communications Departments, particularly Kevin Barry, Jodie Sperico, Joan Bruen, AJ Pegno, Andrea Miller, and Margaret Pegno, for their invaluable assistance in organizing tonight’s program.

Lastly, we express our appreciation to our Head of School, Paul Stellato, and Assistant Head of School, Jen Halliday, for their exemplary leadership and collaboration.

We hope you thoroughly enjoy this evening’s festivities and join us in embracing the spirit of camaraderie that defines the Friends Academy experience.

Let’s paint the town red, together!

With gratitude,

Danielle Valenti Smith ‘93

Leslie French

Ariel Fish ‘00

ThankYou

Ariel Fish ‘00, Leslie French and Danielle Valenti Smith ‘93

Jennifer Adoni

Sharzad Beni-Isfahany

Amanda Berritto

Alana Teutonico Brock ‘94

Catherine Dorego

Sharon Fang

Sandra Gabriel

Jessica Foschi ‘98

Kara Kelly

Jaclyn Linken

Naveena Madhok

Sue Mandel

Lenia Matias

Amy Morgan

Carolyn Mott

Suzanne Player

Allie Pritti

Jennifer Ross

Aimee Roti

Bettina Clermont Saad

Emily Silverstein ‘05

Kim Steinberg

Linda Tsiolis

Carmella Tully

Jennifer Tytel ‘05

Ling Wang

Elizabeth Ong Witthuhn ‘01

Jen Woods ‘99

Amy Younai

Rea Zhang Chairs Committee toour Committee

ThankYou

Helen and Michael Qiu toour sponsors

Dinner

Premium

Elizabeth and Frank Ingrassia

Platinum

Jamie Nicholls and Fran Biondi

Dynamic Air Conditioning Inc.

Lanie and Christopher Marcus

Carmella and Peter Tully

Music Underwriter

The Dooley Family Foundation

Gold

Sharon and Ivan Bergstein

Denise Davis

Ema Yao and Dave Ding

Remsen Weir Dooley ‘02 & Tim Dooley ‘02

Franciska and Nishat Doshi ‘98

FLIK Dining Services

Michelle Elliott Gokey and Timothy Gokey

Marc Hudak

Karen and Michael Keats

Tracy Lee and David Kim

Rebecca and Christopher Lawton Flatters

Jeannine and Glenn Lostritto ‘84

Naveena and Ricky Madhok

Carolyn and Bradford Mott

Ashima and Mike Narula

Junjun Chen and Zhaohui Peng

Jennifer and Michael Ross

Jennifer Ryan Woods ‘99 and Michael Woods

Qingzhi Qin and Yihong Zhang

Silver

Jennifer and Jacob Adoni

Melissa and Michael Alber

American Global

Americana Manhasset

Pei Zhang and Jinyu Chang

Dana Brett and DeWayne Chin

Anna and Christopher DeNatale ‘96

Douglas Elliman Locust Valley

Elizabeth and Gregory Grahn

Qian Tao and Yi Ha

Nancy ‘76 and Thomas Hawkins ‘78

Hirshleifers

Gina and Steven Jaklitsch

Joanna and Vincent Parziale

Regina Printing

Hayley and Coby Rejwan

SLAM Collaborative Inc.

Danielle Valenti Smith ‘93 and Randy Smith

Lisa and Tom Sutherland

Greg Vassilakos

Ruipin and Liming Zhang

Zimu Zheng and Wei Zhong

Bronze

Austin & Co.

Sharzad Beni-Isfahany

Yundan Zhao and Jie Cao

Campus Services Group

Capital One Bank

Jean and John Chang

Sharon Fang and Nigel Chen

Lilly and Long Deng

Bogusia Knysz and Chris Doroszczyk

Adina and Michael Eigen

Jessica Foschi ‘98 and Mark Meigher

Leslie and Michael French

Claudine and Michael Gallo ‘87

Gabriella and Peter Gargagliano

Glen Cove Hospital

Jenny Yoo and Sangwoo Lee

Carol and Andrew Marcell

Roseann and Jeffrey Martin

Alessandra Capritto and Aaron Mick

Mengqiu Zheng and Feng Mu

Lenia Matias and Bedri Munsuz

Rebecca and Steven Natow

Rachna and Anurag Parkash

Aimee and Stephen Roti

Bettina Clermont Saad and Andre Saad

Stasi Brothers Asphalt Corporation

Kimberley and Daniel Steinberg

Jing and Gordon Sun

Farrah and Michael Thompson

Sarah and Robert Trust

Shu Xu and Jie Wang

Wei Xu and Wenhai Wang

Ling and Jerry Wang

Ning Shu and Zongyi Yang

Dan Cui and Tony Yin

ThankYou

Families, Fa C ulty, a lumni & Friends

Carl Afzelius ‘19

Lakshmi and Vairam

Alagappan

Maria Albanese

MaryJo Allegra

Francesca Batista ‘05 and Tim Livezey

Veronica and James Beard

Sharzad Beni-Isfahany

Maureen and Charles Bergmann

Jennifer and Giacomo Biondo

Cathy Dorego

Adriana Bocchino

Cristina Juvier and Jean Daniel Bourgeacq

Suzanne and Eric Brook

Jeffrey Burt

Laura Evans and James Byrnes

Alvin Caal

Sarah Camhi

Ann Margaret Carrozza and William Duke

Fina Cassara

Javier Centeno

Danielle and Andrew Chalson

Glenda and Andrew Clarke

Abby Cook-Gonzalez

Kevin Crespi

Rachel Curtis

Christine D’Addario Fine Art

Jie Dai

Janet and Frank DellaFera

Jenn Denninger

Nikita Desai

Allison Doherty

Frank Dolan

The Dooley Family Foundation

Franciska and Nishat ‘98

Doshi

Nancy and Jimmy Fallon

Ariel Fish ‘00 and Eric Wallach

Friends Academy Jazz Band

Friends Academy Improvisation Club

Leslie and Michael French

Claudine and Michael Gallo ‘87

Marissa Garner

Andrew Geha

Katherine and David Gelfand

Rebecca Glavan

Natalia ‘93 and Adam ‘93 Good

Jen and Chris Halliday

William Harrison

Nancy ‘76 and Thomas Hawkins ‘78

Doreen Heyman

Rosalind G. Hoffman

Reeta and Clive Holmes

Elizabeth and Frank Ingrassia

Steve Israel

Gina and Steven Jaklitsch

Matthew Johnsen

Elizabeth and Sumeer Kakar

Owen Kassimir

Phaedra and Manny Kazanas

Kara and James Kelly

Alana Kessler

Lara Klein

Brie Kraska

Dan Kriesberg

Debra and Charles Krypell

Rebecca Lawton Flatters

Leslie Lemma

Alan Louissaint

Nicki Maginn

Marianna Cuomo Maier ‘18

Suzanne and Benjamin Mandel

Carol and Andrew Marcell

Lanie and Christopher Marcus

Christina Mariakakis

Pamela Martocci

Lenia Matias and Bedri Munsuz

Daniel Mendel

Mike Mercante

Andrea Miller

Kristin Minuto

Mitchells Huntington

Carolyn and Bradford Mott

Diana Parente

Jillian Pavone

Margaret Pegno

Christine and Marc Pelletier

Marci and Chris Penn

Jacqueline Plunkett

Adelina and Tiberiu Popp

Jamie and Tom Posillico

Allison and Jonathan Pritti

Dena & Mark Prybutok

Julia and Charles Reeves

Hayley and Coby Rejwan

Debbie Reynolds

Joan and Christopher Roberts

Joe Romano

Aimee and Stephen Roti

Julie and David Rubinsky

Bettina Clermont Saad and Andre Saad

Tiffany and Juan Sandoval

Sharri Maio and Adam Schefter

Katie Schlicht

Mark Schoeffel

Heather Adler Schoen ‘96 and Frank Schoen

Victoria and James Schultz

Mark Scoroposki ‘06

Tara Shapiro

Danielle ‘93 and Randy Smith

Joann Sposato

Kimberley and Daniel Steinberg

Maureen and Paul Stellato

Jing and Gengdong Sun

Farrah and Michael Thompson

Congressman Tom Suozzi

Sammy Touma ‘06

Sallie Touma’01

Linda and Chris Tsiolis

Carmella and Peter Tully

Gregory Vassilakos

Suzanne Player and Andrew Vuono

Alexia Walka

Jesse Watters ‘97

Sara Weinstein

Afua and Jermaine Wilson

Marilyn Monter and Wilfried Witthuhn

Elizabeth Ong ‘01 and Stephen Witthuhn ‘01

Jennifer Ryan Woods ‘99 and Michael Woods

Eddie Yankow

Tina Yaraghi

Amy and Kevin Younai

Xueqi Li and Nick Zhao toour

Erin and Joseph Lenehan

James Liverani

Milly Vo and Steve Login

Nico Santiago ‘19

Christine Saunders

Ruipin and Liming Zhang

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2 Spring

Love Lifestyle

528 Collectibles

Abeetza Pizza

Ace Party Rental

Adult and Pediatric

NP House Calls

Advantage Testing

Adventureland

American Dream

Americana Manhasset

Angelina’s Restaurant

Anron Airconditioning

Apple Bank

Atlantic Blueprint

Company Inc.

Aveil Medical Spa & Integrative Medicine

B2bespoke Custom Clothier

Ballroom Legacy Dance Studio

Basil Leaf Cafe

Beach Bird

Bergo Janitorial

Birch Hill Market

Blue Water Spa

Bobby B’s Custom Floor Covering

Bounce Family Entertainment Center

Bout Boxing

Brookville Electric

Buckram Stables Cafe

Carolina Boucos, Daniel Gale

Sotheby’s International Realty

Carousel Farm LLC

Casa Building Materials

Chicky & Coco Recording Studios

Chip’n Dipped

Christina’s Epicure

Christine D’Addario Fine Art

ClayNation

Club Pilates

Coach Meeting House

Coco Sorisi

Coldwell Banker, Susan Player Commercial Flooring

Compass, Samantha Lordi

Concrete Services New York

Confessions Hair Club

Country Plaza Deli

D’Addario Designs, LLC

Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, Carolina Boucos

Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, John Messina

ThankYou

toour Businesses

Darren’s Hair Salon

Dave & Busters

Douglas Elliman, Locust Valley, Gina Jaklitsch

Douglas Elliman, Locust Valley, Nancy Hawkins

East Norwich Bagels

East Norwich Optics

Elija Farm

Emerald Smiles

Epicurean Tours Inc.

ET Family Travel LLC

F45 Training

Flik Independent School Dining

Flirt Spa & Brow Bar

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

Functional Fitness Forever

Functional Fitness

Forever, Roslyn

Fusion Productions

G. Willikers

Gallery Couture

Garvies Point Brewery and Restaurant

Gellerman Orthodontics

Glen Cove Hospital

Glen Cove Liquors

Glen Head Racquet Club

Goat USA

Gooseberry Grove

Grata Wellness

Grey Gate Home

Heritage Farm and Garden

Hirshleifers

Home Health and Spirit

Huntington Laser and Surgical Dermatology

Images & Details

Island Rock

J.McLaughlin

Jazz Hands Children’s Theatre

JC Security Systems

Jildor Shoes

John Messina, Daniel Gale

Kiton Americana Manhasset

Kohen Educational Services

Lafayette

148 New York

Land’s End

Landrover

Latina Moms Connect

LC Three Level Up

Life is Music, Music is Life

Locust Valley Book Store

Locust Valley Dentists, Adrienne Koster

Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic

London Jewelers

Long Island Aquarium

Long Island Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Long Island Studio Of Music

Maccarone Plumbing

Mackage

Maddy’s 390

McCormack Contracting Inc.

Mercato Tours

Michael Kors

Milicia Electric Corporation

National Waste Services Inc

Neiman Marcus Garden City

Newton Shows

Nicks Auto Body

Nicole Rose Salon

Nitti Marble and Stone

Not Just Art

NT Designs

nuBest

NY AXE

Oheka Castle

Orthopaedic Associates of Manhasset

Over the Bridge

Oyster Bay Water Sports

Paddy Bunks

Pamper Aesthetics

Paragon Hair Salon

Pasargad Home

Penn Toyota

Penny Zagalis and James Pappas

Peschel’s Cheesecakes

Petals

Pink Elephant Brands

Pinot’s Palette

PKF O’Connor Davies LLP

Prism Med Spa Inc

Pro Sports Physical Therapy

Proactive Physical Therapy

Race USA LLC

Ralph Lauren

Richard Martino Contracting Inc.

Robbie Wagner’s Tournament Training Center

Roberto Falck Photography

Rumble Boxing

Sabrina Boutique

Sallie Tutor, LLC

Salon Pop

Saltwater, Long Island

Sammy Touma, LCSW

Sanctuary Home and Patio

Sandbar Restaurant

Scanlan Theodore

Scarsella’s Florist Scoopy Doo

Showcase Detailing

Smiros & Smiros Architects, LLP

Sorell Interiors

Soul Discovery

Soundside Physical Therapy

Spanish Around the World

Splish Splash Water Park

SPORTIME Roslyn

SPORTIME Syosset

Stellina Restaurant

Sterling Affair Caterers

Stirling Harbor Foundation

Suite Skin

Sunday Best Kids

Sweet Treatz

Teddy’s Bully Bar

Tessa Reed

The Adventure Park at Long Island

The Brass Rail

The Enchanted Home

The Garden City Hotel

The Hampton Classic Horse Show

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Little Gym of Port Washington

The Mill River Club

The Muttontown Club

The Pet Store Next Door

The Shoppe by Trubee Hill

The Spot LV

The Waterfront Center

The Wellground

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts

TOA Asian Fusion

Tocolo Cantina

Tutti Bambini

Two 25 Restaurant

Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts

Vincent’s Clam Bar

Weissman Wellness:

Geriatric Care Management

White Post Farms

Wild Honey Restaurant Wrapped

pat tully The Auctioneer

With nearly 20 years of live auction experience, Pat Tully is New York City’s leading independent benefit Auctioneer.

Mr. Tully has raised over $750 million dollars at over 1,400 nonprofit benefit events across The United States and around the world #HaveGavelWillTravel.

Mr. Tully is no wallflower when it comes to igniting a spark in a room and holding the audience’s attention. He is as comfortable on stage with A-list celebrities as he is sincere with cancer patients who share their very personal stories. He works the crowd with ease and grace and he didn’t hesitate when he had the chance to convince Rod Stewart to break into a duet. He has performed live auctions with celebrities including Tina Fey, Jamie Foxx, Adrian Grenier, Kenan Thompson, and many others. When asked about Mr. Tully’s performance, Shaun O’Hara, NFL Analyst and, Founder of The Shaun O’Hara Foundation said,

“You gotta have somebody that can command a room, can add a little humor to it… certainly Pat brings a lot of energy, but I just love the humor he brings and how much fun is had at the event.”

Mr. Tully’s vast clientele includes St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, The American Cancer Society, and The Make-AWish Foundation.

Beyond his live auction experience, Mr. Tully is the Co-founder of The Kate Shea Foundation for Leukemia research and previously served as Vice President of Development for The Ireland Funds. Given his deep background in the non-profit sector, Mr. Tully understands the unique challenges his clients face when planning and hosting a benefit event. From recommending starting bids, understanding which donated items are in demand, to packaging items in a way to increase donations and reach target goals, Mr. Tully brings a unique skill set that goes beyond grabbing a mic and pleading for donations. As Bill Dessoffy, National Board Chair of the National Kidney Foundation put it, “He makes it look like he’s part of the organization, which is so key.”

Mr. Tully’s auction talents have been seen on TV, recently guest starring in National Geographic’s Brain Games and he was also a guest Co-Host of the The Morning Blend He also created an auction game show titled Paddle Battle. He will also be seen in the upcoming season two of Ryan Murphy’s Feud: Capote’s Women where he will play, you guessed it, The Auctioneer.

Mr. Tully holds a B.A. degree in Communications from Marist College as well as a Certificate in Radio and Television Broadcasting from the Connecticut School of Broadcasting. In addition, he holds a Benefit Auction Specialist designation from the National Auctioneers Association and is a member of The Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Perfor mance

A special thanks to the Upper School Jazz Band for an incredible performance tonight!

Auction Procedures Bidding

SILENT ITEMS

We are pleased to once again include an interactive wireless automated silent auction bidding process. With OneCause, you can bid anytime, from anywhere at the event using your smartphone. You can bid on items, watch items, and be instantaneously alerted when you have been outbid. At the end of the auction, you know exactly what you have won. No more running back and forth to the bidding tables.

LIVE

Each participant will receive an assigned bidder number. Please raise your paddle with the bid number in plain view of the auctioneer to be recognized. “Spotters” will be present in the ballroom to assist in recognizing bidders. The auctioneer will have sole and final discretion to determine the highest/successful bidder. Any item not reaching its minimum bid may be withdrawn at the option of the auctioneer. All sales are final.

PAYMENT/CHECK OUT

You will have the option of entering your credit card in advance or at the beginning of the night for express check-out. If you win your card will automatically be charged for the total amount of the items you bid on and win. If you do not win anything your card will NOT be charged.

Distribution of items will take place at Friends Academy from Tuesday, April 16th through Friday, April 19th from 8:15 am to 10:00 am and 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm each day in the Withington House located adjacent to the Frost Hall Parking lot. All gift certificates will be mailed following the event.

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EXPIRATION DATE OF ITEMS

Unless otherwise indicated, all gift certificates are valid for one year from the date of Auction. Please check the details of your certificate to verify the expiration date.

Auction Terms and Conditions

By bidding on items or services each bidder agrees to these terms and conditions:

1. All sales are final. There will be no exchanges or refunds unless otherwise noted. All items are “as is.” Friends has attempted to describe and catalog items correctly, but neither warrants nor represents and in no event shall be responsible for the correctness of descriptions, genuineness, authorship, provenance or condition of the items. No statement made in this catalog, or made orally at the auction or elsewhere, shall be deemed such a warranty, representation, or assumption of liability.

2. The auction item value listed is an estimate of fair market value. Items have not been appraised unless so noted. The amount you pay above this fair market value estimate is normally tax deductible as a charitable contribution. Please consult your tax adviser to clarify the amount of deduction.

3. Restaurant certificates do not include alcohol, tax, or gratuities unless specified.

4. Payment for items purchased must be made in full on the night of the auction. Friends Academy accepts American Express, MasterCard, Visa, or a check made payable to Friends Academy.

5. You will be emailed a receipt with pick-up instructions. The purchaser must pick up all items at Friends Academy located at 270 Duck Pond Road, unless special arrangements are made. Gift certificates will be mailed after the event. Any item left unclaimed, without prior arrangements, will be sold and proceeds will go to Friends Academy.

6. Friends Academy reserves the right to add or withdraw items, without notice, to or from the auction.

7. Unless otherwise specified, all auction gift certificates must be used within one year of the date of the auction.

8. Each person bidding assumes all risks and hazards related to the auction and items obtained at the auction. Each bidder agrees to hold harmless from any liability arising indirectly from Friends Academy, their elected and appointed officials, members and employees, the auctioneer(s), the auction company and its agents and employees, the event organizers, sponsors, and/or volunteers connected with the auction.

Best Wishes for a Successful Auction

miChael and helen Qiu

Premium s ponsor

“ FOR CONVENTIONAL EDUCATION, THE LEARNER PREPARES ONLY WITH THE MIND. BUT IN A MEETING FOR LEARNING ONE’S TOTAL LIFE MUST BE BROUGHT ALONG -- NOT ONLY INTELLECT, BUT VALUES, BELIEFS, RELATIONSHIP, ACTIONS, ASPIRATIONS.”

- PARKER PALMER (AUTHOR, EDUCATOR, ACTIVIST, QUAKER ELDER)

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With great hope for future generations

Carmella and Peter Tully

Gold s ponsors

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Bergstein Family Best Wishes for a Successful Auction

Sharon, Ivan, Marley, Mack and Jack

Best Wishes for a Successful Auction

Remsen ‘02, Timothy ‘02, Sean, Vivian and Tommy

the g okey Family proudly supports

the doshi Family Best Wishes for a Successful Auction

Franki, Nish ‘96, Escher, Siena, Lenox and India

the lostritto Family Best Wishes for a Successful Auction

Best Wishes for a Successful Auction

the m adhok F amily

JunJun Chen & Zhaohui peng proudly support

the mott Family Best Wishes for a Successful Auction

Carolyn, Brad, Amberlin ‘18, Skyler ‘21, Logan ‘23, Madelin, Cooper and Liam

Best Wishes for a Successful Auction

Jen

‘99, Mike, Ella and Audrey

Best Wishes for a Successful Auction

QingZhi Qin & yihong Zhang

Alice, Jessica and Sophia

Congratulations to Friends Academy and a Wonderful Auction!

Michael, Karen & Pippa the keats Family Best Wishes for a Successful Auction

the ding F amily Best Wishes for a Successful Auction

Emma, Dave, Eric and Jacob

proudly supports t he k im Family

Thank You to the Faculty and Staff for their dedication to the students of Friends Academy!

Our sincerest gratitude to the Auction Committee for their tireless efforts for the benefit of our children.

Best wishes for a successful event.

Denise Davis and Family

pei Zhang and Jinyu Chang

We proudly salute Friends Academy for providing our children with opportunities to shine.

the sutherland Family Best Wishes for a Successful Auction

FROM PRE -K TO GRADUATION, IT’S BEEN AN AMAZING JOURNEY FOR MARY.

THE GRAHN FAMILY Proudly Supports

the smith F amily Best Wishes for a Successful Auction

Danielle ‘93, Randy, Siena, Luca & Marco

the Brett-Chin Family Best Wishes for a Successful Auction

the Vassilakos Family Best Wishes for a Successful Auction

Chris ‘96, Anna, Chris & Joe

Thank you to Ariel Fish, Danielle Smith, Leslie French & the entire Development & Special Events Team for their love, hard work & dedication.

Here is to a successful auction. Love

t he a doni Family

Jay, Jennifer, Jordan, Brandon, Jensen, Nina, Jacob, Liam & Lilly

The Hawkins Jaklitsch Team

Proud Supporters of the 32nd Annual Friends Academy Dinner and Auction

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Nancy Toher Hawkins ’76

Parent ’10, ’11, ’13

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker

Gold Award Recipient* | Leading Edge Recipient**

CBR, CIREC, CLHMS, e-Pro, GRI, Million Dollar Guild

Dual Agent | Locust Valley and East Hampton Office

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reJwan Family Best Wishes for a Successful Auction

Rea, Liming, Yirui, Sophia and Andrew the Zhang Family proudly supports

The Marino Family

proudly supports Friends Academy. Wishing you much success on your Paint the Town Red Event!

Bronze s ponsors

Best Wishes for a Successful Auction yundan Zhao and Jie Cao

the d orosZCZ yk Family proudly supports Bronze

the steinB erg Family proudly supports

the parkash Family proudly supports

Thank you to the High School Faculty for making it the best first year at Friends!

Kimberley, Daniel, Julia & JacK

Anurag, Rachna, Armaan & Arhaan

Jenny yoo and sangwoo lee

Capital One is proud to support Friends Academy at their Annual Dinner & Auction 2024. At this annual giving event, we honor Friends Academy’s commitment to academic excellence and teaching students that integrity matters in everything they do. We hope to celebrate the power of friends and the spirit of generosity their school community represents for years to come.

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the munsuZ Family

Thanks to Ms. Woo for her courageous leadership on behalf of all the children in the Lower School community.

Best Wishes for a Successful Auction

the saad Family

Best Wishes for a Successful Auction

the gallo Family Integrity. Efficiency. Commitment.

Claudine,

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Michael ‘87 and Franchesca

Best Wishes for a Successful Auction

proudly supports

Aaron, Alessandra, Valentina & Gabriella

the trust Family proudly supports

Best Wishes for a Successful Auction

Best Wishes for a Successful Auction

the rotI FamIly

Best Wishes for a Successful Auction

Roseann, Jeff, Ben, Matt and Elena

Aimee, Steve, Rocco, Ines, Alexander, Gus and Charlie

the yang Family proudly supports

Best Wishes for a Successful Auction

sharon Fang and nigel Chen

the deng Family

Best Wishes for a Successful Auction

Andrew Mu, Frank Mu & Monica Zheng

Long, Lilly, Leo, James & Alvin

Best Wishes for a Successful Auction the wang Family proudly supports the FrenCh Family

the thompson Family proudly supports

Best Wishes for a Successful Auction

dan Cui and tony yin

Best Wishes for a Successful Auction

Jean, John, Alyssa and Ava

the Chang Family

Jing and gordon sun proudly support

ThankYou

Friends Academy for a wonderful first year.

We are looking forward to Painting the Town Red!

Congratulations to our Auctions Chairs and their fabulous committee of dedicated volunteers.

Maureen

and Paul Stellato

Ariel Fish ‘00, Leslie French, Danielle Valenti Smith ‘93

Host your next special event at the Garden City Hotel and let us create an exciting evening your family and students will remember for a lifetime.

Congratulations to all those behind the scenes preparing for Friends Academy’s Paint The Town Red

32nd Annual Auction

The Krypell Family is proud to support the 32nd anniversary of the Friends Academy Dinner & Auction

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John Messina Proudly Supports THE FRIENDS ACADEMY

“PAINT THE TOWN RED WITH FRIENDS” EVENT

John Messina’s Five Star Reviews

I can’t speak highly enough about how John handled the sale of our home. He marketed our home perfectly. He is adept at managing the emotions and expectations of prospective buyers, fielding their questions and comments extremely well. He achieved an outcome well above our expectations. John’s ethics are unquestionable. He was always honest and direct in his dealings with us. Choosing John to sell your home would be one of the smartest decisions you will ever make.

– Laurel Hollow Sellers

My association with John Messina in the sale of my house in Old Brookville was a most satisfying experience. He created a marketing strategy that generated tremendous interest in the property and then helped field the numerous offers that were made in just a few short days. John closely followed the transaction and all his advice produced a smooth and expedient closing, easing so much of the stress inherent in the process. A testament to his experience and expertise. I give him my highest recommendation and was most pleased with his service.

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Best Wishes for a Successful Auction

Michael DiGiuseppi & William Mahoney

Best wishes for a successful auction and enjoyable evening! Congratulations to all who worked hard to make this evening possible.

our loVe and gratitude to Friends aCademy, its administration, FaCulty, staFF and Community.

James, Penny, Eleni & Stefan Pappas

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Even in the current interest rate market, you can still get top dollar for your home. With strategic thinking & an outstanding professional presentation, your listing will stand out among the rest.

I am a Friends Academy parent who has enjoyed being a part of our North Shore community for over 20 years, and I would be honored to be your choice for all your real estate goals.

Your time is highly valuable, contact me today to get started.

Suzanne Player, Associate Real Estate Broker Cell: 516-503-7959 | SPlayer@CBamHomes.com

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ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES OF MANHASSET proudly supports Friends Academy’s 2024 Annual Fund, bolstering athletic programs for the benefit of students’ physical health and overall well-being.

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Congratulations to Danielle Valenti Smith and Friends Academy