President's Report 2022-2023

Greetings, Riverside Family & Friends!

ARiverside Military Academy is pleased to report 90% completion of our Five-Year Strategic Plan.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The President’s Report is a production of the Office of Advancement to highlight annual accomplishments and the impact of philanthropy. Every effort is made to ensure accuracy. For questions, email advancement@riversidemilitary.com.

Ellen DeFoor Vice President for Advancement

Gloria Kwan Advancement Services Coordinator

Kelli Moon Parent Engagement Coordinator

Barney Rothgery Academy Curator

Jody Wilson Alumni Engagement Coordinator

Photography by Natalae La Douceur Graphic Design by Libby LeBlanc, Loud Mouse Design, Inc.

s this legendary institution completed its 116th academic year, we also approached 90% completion of RMA 2025, a five-year strategic plan launched in 2020. Using the plan as our compass, we continue to follow our true North in pursuit of excellence and the strategic plan’s priority areas of Cadet Experience, Culture of Family, Collaborative Environment, Enrollment Management, and Resource Management.

Every decision, from the launch of signature academic programs and the addition of highly skilled/experienced personnel in key leadership positions, to adopting branding study recommendations to market the Academy as a college preparatory boarding school while still preserving the values and traditions inherent in the military model of education, is intentionally focused on helping our students reach their highest potential.

While amidst a global pandemic, national trends of declining enrollment in both independent schools and colleges, declining numbers in the U.S. Armed Forces, and economic factors that have driven inflation and recession, our cadets, parents, faculty/ staff, alumni, and friends remain resilient and supportive through it all.

I am humbled that, despite inflation, donors continue to give generously to support Riverside and its cadets, setting new records. While we continue to educate about the importance of private financial contributions and their impact on enhancing the cadet experience, Riverside’s Board of Trustees, Board of Visitors, and Alumni Council achieved 100% participation in giving to the annual fund, and 82% of employees contributed. Their exemplary commitment serves as an inspirational

example as we build a culture of philanthropy among our closest constituency groups and strive for parents and alumni to stretch and reach national averages for independent school giving.

The Riverside community is learning just what we can do when we work together. It’s this shared strategic vision and these partnerships, especially with donors, that drive the 2022-2023 academic year accomplishments highlighted in this annual report. As you read on, you will find that donors help carve the path forward for the Academy’s sustainability, both through current gifts and by including Riverside in their estate plan.

Soon we will begin strategic planning for another five years of work that continues to propel the Academy and its students. Your partnership and gifts are needed and will continue to accelerate program enhancements, make it possible for students to attend, especially during these economic times, and help ensure Riverside’s future.

We are extremely grateful for your investment in the student experience and financial contributions to pay it forward for young men to benefit from Riverside’s mentorship, brotherhood, and academic achievement opportunities for all. Thank you for continuing with us on this journey!

Very respectfully,

Colonel(R) Stanley C. “Staś” Preczewski, U.S.A., Ph.D. President | scp@riversidemilitary.com 678-628-4872 – cell

CADET EXPERIENCE

Establish the GOLD STANDARD for independent college preparatory schools.

CULTURE OF FAMILY

Strengthen the performance of RMA as ’In Loco Parentis’ –Latin for “In Place of a Parent.”

COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT

Become a model of ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE.

ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

Identify and sustain an OPTIMAL CORPS SIZE.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Preserve, diversify and expand assets including funds, people, space, data, time, policy, and technology.

CLASS OF 2023 GRADUATES

12 STUDENTS

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

8:1

STUDENT/TEACHER RATIO

80% RIVERSIDE FACULTY ADVANCED DEGREES

Total Scholarship Dollars for College

$ 5 ,981 ,300

6 Dual Enrollment classes offered

College credits received in the courses listed at right, through:

» GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE

» UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

» EMBRY RIDDLE

1500 Highest SAT Test Score

 STAR Student & Teacher

Highest single test occurrence of SAT and that student’s chosen teacher.

Student: Cadet Bekhruz Turabov

Instructor: Dennis Bagwell

$5,289,788

3 students completed the Brenau University Medical Scholars program.

4

2 students completed the Brenau University Media Scholars program.

2 students selected to participate in Boys State

CHARTERING CEREMONY

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ith special guests gathered at Nimocks Quadrangle, May 3, 2023 marked a historic day on Riverside’s campus with the Georgia Civil Air Patrol chartering of its Riverside Prep Cadet Squadron. Along with members of Riverside’s Board of Trustees, donors, parents, alumni, distinguished guests from the Georgia Wing and Georgia Air National Guard, faculty and staff joined the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) chartering ceremony and reception that followed in the Carlos and Sandra Cervantes Theatre Lobby.

The program provides even more leadership opportunities and responsibility for Riverside cadets. After more than 18 months of collaboration with other aviationminded alumni, retired pilots, and CAP leaders, Riverside alumnus Ron Fenner, class of 1966, assembled the resources that brought the partnership with CAP to the Academy.

During the ceremony, Georgia Wing Commander Colonel Jeffrey Garrett, said “We are pleased to add Riverside Prep Academy as our 41st Squadron in the State. Their members will join the other 1,800 members within the Wing working together on our three congressionally

CIVIL AIR PATROL

chartered missions: Aerospace Education, Cadet Programs, and Emergency Services. We are volunteers serving America’s communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.”

When funding needs for the CAP flight simulator became apparent, Fenner stepped up again and agreed to encourage donor contributions from his former classmates and others. Through generous donations made by the Class of 1966, more than $10,000 was raised to help fund the Red Bird TD-2 flight simulator with everything needed to simulate flight training, including multiple panels, computer screens, and rudders.

Riverside President COL(R) Staś Preczewski, said, “As President, I receive many suggestions and potential program ideas, but much to his credit, Ron doesn’t simply make a suggestion in passing. He does the legwork, pulls together a task force, and gathers all the information and data before bringing it to me.”

Offi cially offered to cadets in August 2022, the new Civil Air Patrol program is a natural complement to Riverside’s Aerospace Engineering program that launched in 2021.

• 2 Raider National Championship Teams A-team and B-team

All Service and Army Divisions

• Track & Field GIAA State Champions

- 4 x 400m relay team: Malvaez, Baker, Chirombo, Roberts

- 400m: Freeman

• Wrestling GIAA State Champion La Douceur

• Drill Team 1st place in the Armed Drill Platoon category in Region, and 5th place in State

NEW PROGRAMS

• JROTC added 8th graders

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

• Color Guard performed at International Rodeo, NBA, and NFL games

• JROTC Accreditation for another 3 years as an Honor Unit of Distinction

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

BG(R) Daniel J. Kaufman, Chairman

Mr. Anthony M. Herdener, Vice Chairman & Treasurer

Mr. John W. Jacobs III, Secretary

Mr. Foster W. Bachschmidt, ’06

Dr. Bryan T. Baldwin, ’96

Ruben A. Barahona, Esq., ’89

Maj. Gen.(R) Mark Brown

Mr. J. Jette Campbell, ’65

Mr. William B. Carr, Jr.

Mr. Counte L. Cooley

Mr. Bernard M. Freeman, ’58

Mr. Drew W. Horner, ’78

Mr. Ernest T. Lopez III, ’84

Mr. Whitney H. Owens, ’79

Dr. L. Jeffrey Payne

Jonathan A. Pope, Esq.

Dr. William E. Russell, Sr.

Mr. James R. Van Arsdale, ’79

EMERITI

Miss Lucile E. Beaver †

Mr. Paul A. Gross, ’56

LTC(R) Frederick J. Kennedy, ’64

Mr. O. Jon McRae

Mr. Richard M. Nichols †

HONORARY MEMBERS

Mr. Jerry B. Blackstock, ’62 (posthumous)

Mr. P. Alexander Fraser

Mr. Howard A. Kalmenson, ’49

Ira J. Middleberg, Esq., ’66

Abraham A. Mitchell, Esq., ’52

BOARD OF VISITORS

Mr. Whitney H. Owens, ’79, Chairman

Mr. Gregory F. Werd, ’56, † Immediate Past Chair

Mr. Leslie T. Smith, ’63, Secretary

Mr. Dennis M. Agnelly, ’66

Mr. Alexander C. Deitch, ’98

Mrs. Susan Graybeal

Mr. Jonathan M. Dix, ’98

Mr. Patrick H. Higdon, Jr., ’57

Mr. W.L. McLendon, ’58

Mrs. Betsy Pearson

Mr. John C. Sipple, ’69

Mr. Samuel D. Weil III, ’66

Mr. E. David Williams, ’65

ALUMNI COUNCIL

Dr. Bryan T. Baldwin, ’96, Chairman

Mr. Zak Haque, ’01, Vice Chairman

Mr. Hector J. Laya, ’89, Treasurer

Mr. Dennis M. Agnelly, ’66

Mr. Errol J. Bisso, ’61

Mr. Richard L. Bisso, ’85

Mr. Paul M. Davila, ’93

Dr. John B. Delcambre, ’66

Mr. Zachary A. Garrett, ’11

Mr. Brian E. Greene, ’90

Mr. Jason J. Klein, ’08

Mr. Frank Piedra, ’87

EMERITI

Mr. Bobby W. Bush, Sr., ’49, Chairman †

MAJ Charles Cook, ’74, Chairman

Mr. Ron Fenner, ’66, Chairman

Riverside Military Academy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit institution. Board members are volunteers who serve without compensation or reimbursement of any expenses.

† Deceased

Mr. Bernard M. Freeman, ’58, Chairman

Mr. Jay Glazer, ’64, Chairman

LTC(R) Frederick J. Kennedy, ’64, Chairman

Mr. John B. McKernan II, ’88, Chairman

Mr. Daniel “Bud” Oakey, ’75, Chairman

Judge E. J. Salcines, ’56, Chairman

Mr. Sumner Cahoon, ’49

Mr. Bill Glisson, ’78

Mr. Robert “Bob” Jones, ’56

Mr. Paul Posner, ’56

Mr. Seth Wagner, ’56

Mr. James C. Young, ’78

Mr. Nizar Zakka, ’85

Let's Go Live

The ability to livestream events offers parents, alumni, and friends the next best thing to being there. As technology continues to evolve, it becomes more accessible, but not always more affordable.

Former trustee and alumnus Andy Talkington, '71 recognizes the value of technology and wanted to assist with Riverside’s needs for new and advanced livestream equipment. He said, “I really believe that more access to Riverside’s daily life and the cadet development programs will reinforce the value of our military model. Plus, the campus is and always has been a beautiful and valuable asset to promote in the Academy’s marketing efforts”

With sincere thanks for Mr. Talkington’s generous donations this year, the Video Production program purchased several new pieces of advanced equipment, including a robotic camera and digital camcorders, for improved quality and production of both livestreamed events and recordings. Due to this donation, more parents were able to “participate” in the end of year awards, Silver Taps, and Commencement Ceremonies and were delivered a higher quality stream.

Mr. Jamie Chuven, video production instructor, and his students are excited about the new equipment and the opportunity to grow the program, including ENN broadcasts.

LUCILE E. BEAVER

FEB 1, 1962 - DEC 15, 2020

HOME at Last

On a chilly winter day with clear blue skies overhead, Riverside was honored to memorialize Lucile E. Beaver’s remains upon their return home. Lucile is the final family member to be laid to rest in the Beaver-Lowry family plot at Alta Vista Cemetery in Gainesville, Georgia.

After Lucile’s passing on December 15, 2020, her body was donated to Georgetown University Medical School for anatomical research, in accordance with her wishes.

Riverside’s memorial and inurnment took place on February 6, 2023, with Riverside’s Chaplain Lt Col Robert Powers and Reverend Shon Peppers, First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville, presiding. Several current and former trustees, community members, friends, Riverside executive staff, and special guests gathered in Alta Vista’s mausoleum for remembrance and reflection. Lucile’s cousin Angela Beaver Mack and long-time attorney John Quinn were among those in attendance.

Fellow trustee, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) US Army Frederick J. Kennedy, '64, referred to Lucile as the “essence of the best of the Greatest Generation,” and fondly spoke of her important role in developing Riverside’s young men through the teaching of etiquette.

Lucile loved and served Riverside all her life. The daughter of General Sandy Beaver, Riverside’s longest-tenured president for more than 50 years until his passing in 1969, Lucile grew up at Riverside and attended class with the cadets on the Hollywood campus in the winter months. After earning a master’s degree in library science from Columbia University, she served as Riverside’s librarian for a brief time before pursuing a career as a professional librarian serving at the highest levels of government. After her father’s passing, she traveled to Gainesville and served on Riverside’s Board of Trustees for more than 43 years. In 2013, the Riverside library was named in her honor, The Lucile Beaver Library

Before returning to campus for a reception at Mitchell Quarters, guests processed past the burial site where clergy, pallbearers, and the Cadet Color Guard stoodfast at the graveside while Cadet Master Sergeant Evan Schneider, '25, played “Amazing Grace” on the bagpipes.

SHAPING TODAY & TOMORROW

“Lucile and the Beaver family are embedded in the Academy. Their legacy, impact, and notable vision for Riverside continue today. She will be missed and long remembered.”

–

President Staś Preczewski

RICHARD M. NICHOLS

RICHARD M. NICHOLS SCHOLARSHIP

REMEMBERING A RIVERSIDE ICON

Scan to watch the video tribute celebrating Colonel Nichols.

With “My Old Kentucky Home” playing as guests arrived, more than 100 alumni and friends gathered on February 5, 2023 at Riverside’s Curtis Hall. Many traveled great distances to attend the memorial service celebrating the life of our beloved Richard M. Nichols. Per wishes in his estate plan, the service took place on the gym floor of the Richard M. Nichols Arena, named in his honor years ago, thanks to the generous financial contributions of alumni.

Known by his Riverside rank as Colonel Nichols, the Academy became his close family for more than 60 years. He served in many roles, including teacher, coach, athletic director, associate principal, and advisor, from 1962 until 2000. His love for the school and its cadets continued as an avid supporter even after retirement.

President Staś Preczewski referred to Nichols as a Riverside icon who impacted thousands of lives.

“Colonel Nichols was a dedicated faculty member and coach, whose passion for the school, the cadets, and athletics has made a real difference. His many accomplishments include bringing championship games

to the Academy and negotiating RMA sports into the Georgia High School Association (GHSA), and after retirement, serving on our Board of Trustees.”

Words of remembrance were shared by several close friends, including alumnus Ira J. Middleberg, '66, former Athletic Director Marc Paglia, and alumnus and dear friend, Errol J. Bisso, '61.

He took great pride in attending 60 consecutive Commencement ceremonies, presenting the Nichols Top-Athlete Award each year at Silver Taps, and establishing the Richard M. Nichols Scholarship, which provides a partial scholarship to a deserving student-athlete each year.

Alumni fondly remember Nichols as a mentor, whose valuable life lessons helped mold them into better

students and the men they are today. In 2015, Nichols was named an honorary alumnus

HIS LEGACY

To ensure his continued support, Nichols remembered Riverside in his estate, with a generous bequest to the

RICHARD M. NICHOLS SCHOLARSHIP

He will be remembered by all who were blessed to know him, and his legacy will continue to impact countless young men for years to come.

Alumni and friends are invited to honor his legacy by making a donation to the Richard M. Nichols Scholarship at riversidemilitary.com/make-a-gift.

Every once in a while, a uniquely honest, intelligent, wise, and nurturing person comes along and sets his life to educate boys helping them to become men. Colonel Nichols was such a man, and I count myself fortunate to have been under his guidance. Dr. Mario Padilla, '67

Nichols pictured with Bud Oakey, '75 and Errol Bisso, '61 at the dedication of the Richard M. Nichols Arena in 2015.

Your Partnership enhances the cadet experience

Access Control door system – phase 1

Appreciation gifts for off-campus worship partnerships

Art Classroom supplies

Baseball team hats, pants, bat bags, coaches’ apparel

Basketball court floor finishing

Beauchamp Obstacle Course enhancements

Bisso Tribute display – phase 2

Chaplain books, Bibles, resources, supplies for multiple faiths

Chemistry Lab chemicals and solutions

Civil Air Patrol ribbons, ranks, racks

Civil Air Patrol flight simulator

Counter tops for Student Activities

Cross Country season funding

Dayroom remodels enhancements and furnishings

Employee appreciation meals

English department resource materials

G.C. Fisher Rifle Marksmanship Center

Air target lift system

Homecoming Weekend activities

Ice makers

Interstate highway signage

Maintenance endowment

Military Ball takeaway gifts

Numerous partial scholarships

Office chairs

Physics Lab equipment

Prayer Room furnishings

Raider Team camp and season competition tee uniforms, winter jackets, sweats, hats, gloves

Rifle team precision suits, new and refurbished rifles

Rifle team shooting stands, paper targets, software, 3D printer

Riverside Prep t-shirts for employee appreciation

Social Studies latest edition textbooks

Subwoofer for worship music

Special activities and treats for cadets

Tea kettles

Video Production livestreaming robotic camera, camcorders, filters, tripods, wireless mics, accessories

Welcome Center cameras, Keurig coffee maker, supplies

ENGAGEMENT AT ITS BEST

Actions speak louder than words. There are some who talk about getting involved, and then, there are those who do. Riverside’s Class of 1966 continues to lead the way, setting the example for alumni engagement.

The class actively seeks projects where their support and participation will benefit the Academy and the cadets. Most often, the Class is being inspired by alumnus classmate Ron Fenner to make donations to fund a specific project that fills a program need. They have adopted fundraising projects that have earned them public recognition with two benches located outside of Alumni Hall and naming the Class of 1966 Family Park.

“When Fenner learned that financial support was needed to fund a flight simulator for the new Civil Air Patrol (CAP) program, I’m sure it was no surprise to his classmates to receive a call from him. They stepped up and responded. Ron led the initiative and several classmates joined him

in making donations to support the Academy. That is alumni engagement from a class who cares deeply for its alma mater,” said President Preczewski.

With deep appreciation to several donors in the Class of 1966, more than $10,000 was contributed to fund a Redbird TD-2 flight simulator with tools and accessories to simulate multiple conditions of flight training. This equipment is invaluable for the CAP program. Although CAP students have the opportunity on occasion to experience flight in a single-engine aircraft, the majority of their flight training occurs with the simulator.

For his dedicated philanthropy and leadership in bringing the CAP program to Riverside, the Civil Air Patrol Classroom is now named the Ronslow P. Fenner, '66

Civil Air Patrol Classroom

There will be permanent signage at the classroom entrance with the new name, and signage inside the classroom recognizing the Class of 1966 donors who funded the flight simulator through their generous donations: Dennis M. Agnelly, David P. Chandler, John B. Delcambre, Ron P. Fenner, Sam D. Weil

REDBIRD TD-2 F LIGHT SIMULATOR

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G. C. FISHER RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP CENTER

SHOOTING FOR THE STARS

With a new electronic lift system that adjusts targets to three different shooting positions, functional and aesthetic updates to the shooting range, new and refurbished precision rifles, and new precision uniforms, the Riverside rifle team is motivated to compete at their best in the coming season.

The electronic lift system allows the students to fire from the prone and kneeling positions without climbing on and off tables. The new electronic lift system will allow Riverside’s team to be more competitive with teams that have these systems in place.

Greg and Christi Fisher, parents of 2013 graduate Nicholai Fisher, quickly responded to the Academy’s need to update the lift system in the G. C. Fisher Rifle Marksmanship Center with a gift to help fund the new lifts.

The couple’s generous philanthropy spans multiple initiatives across the campus and includes generous support of the Rifle program and naming of the center in 2009.

An anonymous donor matched the Fisher’s support so that installation of the new lift system could begin over the winter furlough, and then generously increased the gift to include additional updates to the range, refurbishing of the precision rifles, and new precision uniforms.

Senior Army Instructor Lieutenant Colonel(R) David Lee expressed deep gratitude for the financial support of these donors, “I can’t say enough about the difference these contributions will have on our program this year. Our shooters are excited and more confident than ever.”

“We are grateful to these donors for their donations which help ensure the best experience for our students. Each year, gifts of all sizes have a significant impact on the quality of programs.”

- President Preczewski

BRUCE & ANN PRESS

MODELING CAMARADERIE

In response to the Academy’s initiative to remodel the barracks dayrooms and enhance the cadet experience by creating a more comfortable space, Bruce and Ann Press, parents of 2023 graduate AJ Press, came forward with a generous lead gift and then issued a matching challenge for gifts toward the project from other families in the same company.

More than 26% of the company’s parents participated, which was impressive given that most of the cadets were new that semester to Riverside, and still getting acclimated. Holding fast to their commitment, the Press family matched those donations, and then contributed the remainder of the project cost.

On May 12, 2023, with grateful cadets lining either side of the hallway as they entered the barracks, the Press Family was recognized for their generosity and honored with the naming and dedication of the Press Family Dayroom.

In his appreciation remarks, President Staś Preczewski said, “Since starting this initiative two years ago, we have seen that an updated dayroom with modern furnishings will draw cadets out of their rooms to socialize and develop camaraderie. The Press family’s challenge and major gift support helped remodel a dayroom in a barracks company with mostly new cadets, making it very timely and impactful.”

Through the support of families and friends, five of seven company dayrooms have been remodeled. Thank you to all who have contributed to this priority initiative!

THE PRESS FAMILY DAYROOM

LEGACY, IT'S A RIVERSIDE AFFAIR

Alumni who attended Riverside when General Sandy Beaver served as President remember that he returned donations and did not encourage them to visit or stay connected with the Academy after graduation. However, he was notably supportive of families and cadets while enrolled.

Just as generous donors today provide partial scholarships, there were cadets whose enrollment was made possible by Beaver assisting parents in-need with tuition payments from his personal finances.

The irony of not accepting donor support is that Beaver knew there would come a time when philanthropy would be needed to ensure Riverside’s future and sustainability To plan for Riverside’s future, both General Beaver and his daughter Lucile included the Academy in their

THE BEAVER FAMILY LEGACY SOCIETY

estate plans. Developing young men at Riverside for success in life was more than Beaver’s profession, it was his true calling, and his family legacy.

To honor the visionary leadership, service and generosity of the Beaver family, Riverside is launching a planned giving program named The Beaver Family Legacy Society. “Now is the opportunity to pay homage,” stated vice president for advancement, Ellen DeFoor. “The countless men and families who have benefited from Riverside are invited to follow General Beaver’s example and provide for the future of Riverside through a bequest or other planned gift.”

As alumnus Jette Campbell, '65 recently explained, “Those who attended the Academy during General Beaver’s tenure are the remaining members of his Riverside family and his legacy beyond the financial support that he provided. We need to support Riverside to continue General Beaver’s legacy, financially and otherwise. Just as we are his legacy, the cadets who come after us are our legacy!”

Special thank you to those already following his example.

The Beaver Family Legacy Society Members

E Estate of Lucile, E. Beaver

E Estate of General Sandy Beaver

E Carlos A. Cervantes, ’59

E Conrad C. Conti, ’58

E Charles H. Cook, ’74

E Sabin J. Gianelloni III, ’55 †

E Donald M. Gilner, ’55 †

E Zakaria S. Haque, ’01

E Estate of Robert M. Kwass, ’53

E Wallace L. “Mac” McLendon, ’58

E Estate of Richard M. Nichols

E Henry L. Roediger III, ’65

E Estate of Gerald “Goomba” Wilson

† Deceased

Contact Ellen DeFoor at advancement@riversidemilitary.com if Riverside is in your estate plans so that we may include you in a new donor recognition display.

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FOUNDERS SOCIETY

$1,000,000 & above

Lucile E. Beaver †

Sandy Beaver †

Ann L. & John F. Phelps, ‘56

Jim Walters Family

COLORS SOCIETY

$500,000 - $999,999

Cumulative Giving Societies

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Cumulative Giving Societies recognize Riverside’s most dedicated supporters. These donors gave $10,000 or more from June 1, 2022 through May 31, 2023 or have reached lifetime giving of $10,000 or more, cumulatively since 2002. We are deeply grateful for their long-term investment in the Academy’s mission to prepare young men for success.

List reflects annual gifts made through May 31, 2023

KEY

H 5+ consecutive years

HH 10+ consecutive years

HHH 15+ consecutive years

HHHH 20+ consecutive years

BOLD donors who made an annual gift in the last academic year

Roslyn & Pat Higdon Jr., ‘57 HHH

Donna & Ernest T. Lopez III, ‘84 HH

Rachel & Kenneth McKelvey

Abraham A. Mitchell Charitable Foundation

BROTHERS IN BLUE SOCIETY

$200,000 - $499,999

Atlanta Paving & Concrete Construction, Inc. H

Allyn Ayers, ‘64 †

The Barahona Family HH

Mrs. Jerry B. Blackstock, in memory of Jerry B. Blackstock, ‘62 HHH

Sandy & Carlos Cervantes, ‘59

Christi & Gregory Fisher

Marcia & Bernard Freeman, ‘58 HHH

Jane & Drew Horner, ‘78 HH

Paul B. Krebs, Jr., ‘55

Sue & W. L. “Mac” McLendon, ‘58 HH

Seth Wagner, ‘56

FUSILIER SOCIETY

$100,000 - $199,999

Anonymous (3)

Foster W. Bachschmidt, ‘06

Bobby W. Bush, Sr., ‘49 †

Chris & Terry Clontz

Jackie Cooley † & Counte Cooley HH

Kristin & Brian Daniel HH

Robin & Britt Daniel HH

Stephanie & Robert Eidson HH

James H. Harris III, ‘71

George Hearn H

Charles A. James, ‘64

Holly & Howard Kalmenson, ‘49

Loretta & Robert Kwass, ‘53 †

The Middelthon Family

Meg & J. Allen Nivens HH

Jean & Staś Preczewski H

Carl Stecker

Sandy & Tim Stroyne

Nancy & Andrew Talkington, ‘71 HH

F. Chris Whitlock

Rebecca & Andrew Zager, ‘88 HH

LEADERSHIP SOCIETY

$75,000 - $99,999

Anonymous

J. Jette Campbell, ‘65 H

Felix Gonzalez Canto, ‘86 H

Shelia & Alec Fraser HHH

Patty & Larry Graham

Barbara Griffin & Rutledge Griffin, ‘62 † H

Cathy & Anthony Herdener HH

Billy R. Jones

Nancy Kennedy † & Fred Kennedy, ‘64 HHHH

Nwamaka & Anthony Madichie

David R. Nimocks, Jr., ‘45

Peach State Bank & Trust H

Robert B. Wallace, ‘60 †

CORPS SOCIETY

$50,000 - $74,999

Anonymous (3)

The Blake Family Charitable Foundation HH

Ashley P. Curington

Ellen & Mark DeFoor H

Angela & Thomas Finn HHH

Sharon & Jim C. France H

Marie & Steve Garrett

Jay A. Glazer, ‘64

Susan & Dr. Casey Graybeal HH

Paul A. Gross, ‘56

Linda K. Hurdle H

Karl R. Katterjohn, ‘64

Suzanne & Frank Maurno, ‘60

The McKernan Family HH

Monte Parker McLendon

Gloria & Don Misner, ‘53 †

2023 Georgia GOAL

Deceased

Brenda & Domingo Moreira, ‘63, in memory of Domingo A. Moreira HHH

Whitney H. Owens, ‘79 HH

Ashley “Dick” Pace, Jr., ‘37 †

Anne & Ward Phillips, ‘73

Bill Russell

Silver Run Fund at North Georgia Community Foundation

Regina & Leslie Smith, ‘63 HHH

Walter E. Smith, Jr., ‘58 H

Raymond Y. Thomasson, ‘69

Carole Werd & Gregory Werd, ‘56 † HHH

Amanda & Bob Willis

Chester A. Woodruff, ‘78 H

GUIDON SOCIETY

$10,000 - $49,999

Anonymous (8)

Carolyn & Dennis Agnelly, ‘66 H

Darlene & Marc Albertson

Gary M. Alembik, ‘81

S. David Alphin, ‘65 HHH

Terri & Mike Andrews

Mark Anthony Aramark

Alene C. Arenas HH

Wendy & Geoffrey Aring

Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation

Pam Baker & Jon Baker †

Bryan T. Baldwin, ‘96 H

Rosemary & David Balos

Richard F. Bates

Paige & Brad A. Bauer

BB&T

Robin Bennett

Mary & James Benson H

Jennifer & Garett Bethenod

Wuzhen Bi

Fen Li & Haitao Bian

Steve Biggers Studios

Barbara & Errol Bisso, ‘61 HHH

Lawrence J. Blum, ‘47 †

Ashley & Arthur Boisfontaine, ‘87

Paul Bolin

Lee & Marshall Boutwell

Beth & Robert Britton

Cleve Brown

Mark A. Brown

Bruce H. Buchholzer, ‘48 †

John C. Bullard, ‘43

Tina & John Burns H

Bobby W. Bush, Jr.

James J. Bush

Dawn & David Canniff

Dawn & Michael Cannova H

Jan & William Carr, Jr.

Carroll Daniel Construction Company HH

Lynn & Adam Carter HH

Christopher J. Carter HH

David G. Carter

Charles M. Cassidy, ‘59 †

Jim Cavanaugh

Sahinaz & Asim Cengiz

Jefferey Chandler H

Gail & David Chester H

Ralph & Mary Cleveland Foundation, in memory of Ralph Cleveland & in honor of Mary Cleveland

Joel W. Collins, Jr., ‘62

The Warm Jacket Fund at the Community Foundation of New Jersey

Janice & Conrad Conti, ‘58 HHH

Charles H. Cook, ‘74

Rhonda & David Crook

Ginny & Al Crumley

Sayyu & Samira Dantata

Alexander C. Deitch, ‘98

John B. Delcambre, ‘66 HH

Deborah & Victor Disharoon, ‘72 HH

Scott A. Dwyer, ‘92

Yvonne & Jeremiah F. Eames, ‘61

Alexandra & Christian Eiroa, ‘89

Ben/Joyce Eisenberg Foundation

Electronic Sales Company, Inc

Jeannette & Martin Engelmann, ‘59

Joyce & Arnold Evans

Fay Family Wealth Counseling Concepts, Inc.,

Christopher D. Fay, ‘77

Anita & Antonio Feliciano, ‘81 HH

Beth & Ron P. Fenner, ‘66 HH

Gerald L. Fishbein, ‘48

Mary & Richard Fisher

Nila & Raymond Fordyce, ‘61

Frame-Tastic LLC

G. Mitch Freeman HH

Holly & Justin Gallagher, ‘90 H

Joseph G. Gamble, ‘44 †

Linda & Guy Gardner

Zachary A. Garrett, ‘11 H

Mrs. Leon M. Gauvreau

Patricia Gianelloni & Sabin Gianelloni, ‘55 †

Celia Gilner & Donald Gilner, ‘55 †

William T. Glisson, ‘78

Jasmine Krnjetin & Jeffrey C. Goddard

Kim & Brett Gunter

Cyndi & Mufeed Haddad

Zak Haque, ‘01 H

Michelle & John Harllee IV

Lynne Henderson

Sharon & Robert Hendricks

Ira Hershkowitz

Bennie Hewett

Julia & Joel Hill

Dennis Hite, ‘55

Linda & David Hock

Florence & James Holson

Catherine Holton

John Horne

Michel & Brantt Hudson H

Rosemary G. Huffman †

Hurdle Land & Realty, Inc.

Geoff Hurdle, ‘87 HH

Martha Jacobs & John W. Jacobs, Jr., ‘40 †

Anna & John Jacobs III

Bobbie & Richard Jacobs

Starlet & George Jones

Elizabeth & Kurt Jordan

Charlene & Gerard Kaiser

James D. Kalmenson, ‘77

Kathryn & Dan Kaufman

James R. Kaufman

Dawn & Steven Keig

William R. Key, ‘97

Jason J. Klein, ‘08

Janet & Alan Kloor

Natalae & Dale La Douceur

Patricia & James Lane H

Melanie & Campbell Lanier

Ruth & William Lark, ‘64

Lyn & Jim LaVallee

Afton & Theodore LaVallee, Sr. HH

Kelly & Adrian Legaspi

Royal Little Family Foundation

Katherine & Brian Logan, ‘92

Nester S. Logan, ‘57

Lord, Aeck & Sargent Architects

Macy’s Foundation

Diane & Doug Magnus

Wendi & Robert Mahoney

Schone Malliet

John F. Mandt, Sr., ‘56

Glenna & Paul Maney

Dena & Christopher Manzo HH

Patricia & Tony Manzo HH

Mar-Jac Poultry

Gina & Fredy E. Marrufo, ‘90

Laura & Edward Maxwell

Patricia & Dennis McCraven HH

McDonald’s H

McKesson Technologies, Inc.

Karen & Jon McRae, Jr.

Memorial Park Funeral Homes and Cemeteries

Leah & Jeff Merschman

The A.E.M. Family Foundation

Ira J. Middleberg, ‘66

Glenda & Herbert Miller, ‘61

Gerald E. Misel, ‘71

Israel Navarro Mojica

Christy & Alan Molasky

Irena & Andrew Molasky

Irwin A. Molasky, ‘45 †

Cathy & John Moore

J. Stephen Morris Memorial Fund

Glenda & Jim Myers

Patricia & Michael R. Mynatt, ‘64

Richard M. Nichols †

Northeast Georgia Health System

The Norton Agency

Norton Family Foundation

Daniel G. “Bud” Oakey, ‘75 HH

Margaret & Tucker Olander

Susanna M. Oslin Trust

Mary Paglia † & Marc Paglia HH

Claire & Tomos Parker

Hart & Jeff Payne

Peach State Federal Credit Union

Betsy & Russell Pearson

PepsiCo Foundation Matching Gifts Program

Tori & James Phillips

Annette & Jonathan Pooley

Amy & Jonathan Pope

Jacquelin & James Post

Ann & Bruce Press

ProTouch Landscapes, Inc

Publix Super Markets, Inc.

Elizabeth M. Quanstrom

QuikTrip Corporation

Jean Raybuck

Regions Bank

Miguel Reyes, ‘74 HH

Marie Trenga & Brian Ribeiro

Jennie & Frank Rikard, ‘56 HHH

Candy & Larry Robinson

Henry L. Roediger III, ‘65 HHH

Gretchen & Wyn Ruppenthal HH

Stephen M. Rutner, ‘81 HH

E.J. Salcines, ‘56 HHH

Drs. P. Ravi & Seshu Sarma

Audreanna Schmidt

Melanie & Clayton Sembler

Jeff T. Seymour

Kelly & Douglas Shaw

Ping Li & Henry Shen

The Shore Family

Theresa & William Simpson H

Debra & Michael Sims

John C. Sipple, ‘69 HH

Julie Skaggs HH

Lola & Craig Smith

COL & Mrs. Howard K. Smith, ‘45 †

Donna & Kirby Smith III

Emily Rees, Mike Bennink & Nicole Smith-Bennink

Beth & Sam Smith

Sidney O. Smith Insurance

Kelly & Stanley Smith

Jorge Sosa HH

Pam & Kent Starke

Robert H. Stoddard, ‘64 H

Mace & Mike Strickland H

SunTrust Bank Foundation - Florence C. & Harry L. English Memorial Fund

Wanda & Bob Swoszowski H

Rebecca & Bruce A. Thompson

Anthony Tippins

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.

Utilco RR Services, Inc.

Felipe A. Valls, ‘50 †

Connie & James R. Van Arsdale, ‘79 HH

Robert Van Beever, ‘56 †

Lara & James Vaughan H

Brenda & Pedro Vega-Matos

Manuel J. Villanueva, ‘91

Walmart Foundation

Rita & David Wardlaw

John Watts

Beth & Samuel D. Weil, ‘66 HHH

Bonnie & Jeff Weiner, ‘66

William Welbon, ‘42 †

Tammy & Kevin White

Charity & Michael Whitney

Mary Hart & Philip A. Wilheit, Sr.

Karen & Charles E. Williams

Willis Investment Counsel

Samuel A. Wilson, Jr., ‘60

Jennifer Wood

Keith Wood

Shawn & Wayne Wunderlich

Joanne & Frederick Young H

Seanie & Ron Zappendorf

Annual Giving Societies

SHAPING TODAY & TOMORROW

Annual Giving Societies recognize donors who contributed $100 to $9,999 during Riverside’s academic year June 1, 2022 through May 31, 2023. Those donors who gave annual gifts of $10,000 or more during the academic year are listed in the Cumulative Giving Societies for the amount of their lifetime giving and identified in bold.

We extend sincere appreciation to these donors whose annual contributions help ensure the best educational experience for our students.

List reflects annual gifts made through May 31, 2023

KEY

H 5+ consecutive years

HH 10+ consecutive years

HHH 15+ consecutive years

HHHH 20+ consecutive years

2023 Georgia GOAL † Deceased

SANDY BEAVER SOCIETY

$5,000 - $9,999

John D. Bassett III, ‘59

Johanna Bonilla & Ernesto L. Jusino, ‘89

Lyn Stanley

1907 SOCIETY

$2,000 - $4,999

Nicole & Eric Baker

James D. Black, ‘67

Robert Cagle

Nadya & Douglas Crane, ‘62

Natalia & Frank D’Aries

Ann & Mark Fitzgerald

King’s Hawaiian

David Lee

Edward J. Levin, ‘63

Nan M. MacGruer HH

Mountain Valley Community Bank

Mariela & Phillip A. Roberts

Tamara & Keith J. Schneider

Lorri & Michael Short

Victoria Simpson

Jim Tortorelli

Nizar Zakka, ‘85

PRESIDENT’S SOCIETY

$1,000 - $1,999

Anonymous

AmazonSmile H

Bill Arnold

Charles Boswell, ‘66

John R. Boyd, ‘93

Susan & Filemon Calderon H

C. Neal Carter, ‘57 HH

David P. Chandler, ‘66 H

Emory L. Clark

Jay L. Elrod H

Michael Finn, ‘08

Jeannie & Stephen Fowle

Free Chapel H

Norma Pelayo & Alfonso Garcia H

Paul Hackett

Vicki & James Hamlin

Jennifer & Ben S. Harper

Jackson Electric Membership Corporation

Jaemor Farms

Karen Kastritis H

Carl K. Lambrecht, ‘61 H

Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic

Bill O’Brien

Nancy & Nils H. Okeson H

Carolyn Salas & Tunde Onasanya

Brett Player, ‘87

Leigh C. Record

Gabriela Narvaez & Abraham M. Safar, Sr., ‘96

Cynthia & Robert J. Smith III, ‘68

Stewart, Melvin & Frost LLP

Robert W. Stork

Angie & Karl Twenge

Upper Cervical Health Centers of America

Thompson Van Hyning, ‘61

Kathy & Robert N. Vernay II, ‘64 HH

Melodie & Randolph Watson

Ellen & E. David Williams, ‘65 H

RIVERSIDE SABERS

$400 - $999

Anethra M. Adderley

SueAnn & Sean Alexander

Stephen L. Armell, ‘63

Chad Blansett

Karen & James Burch, ‘82

Robin & George Collinsworth

Sarah & Gary Dalley

Lee Dickson

Russell Dye, ‘87

Christian Egizio, ‘95

Brett H. Ferguson, ‘75 H

Jennifer & John Galloway

Gfesser Family H

Erin & Stephen Giove H

Mark Greenberg

Elizabeth & Andrew Jobson

Andrew T. Jones

Anthony O. Kelley, ‘87 H

Denise & Richard Kerns

Edward M. Kessler, ‘46 H

Craig A. Levine

Robert D. Loew, ‘92

Emily & Patrick Matson, ‘89

Robin & Scott A. Minor

David Paul

Frank Piedra, ‘87

Gary Raymond, ‘54

Suzette & Matt Reeves

Valarie Reeves

Teddy Russell

John H. Shirley, ‘65 H

Robert D. Strong

Maria & Coy Stuart, ‘75

The Rotary Club of Gainesville University of North Georgia Foundation

Kent G. Vickers, ‘55

John A. Welsh III, ‘55

Julie Wheeler

John E. Wilbanks, ‘61

Jay Young

Riverside Rifles

$100 - $399

Anonymous (2)

Eduardo E. Acosta, ‘60

Cree & Mitch Aiken

Alumni Golf Tournament

Worth & Phillipa Andrews III

Sheryl Anton

Doane & Emery Ayers-Greenidge

Dorlisa & Samuel Bacote III

Shaughn M. Balezentes, ‘01

Maria & Estuardo Balz

Scott Basso

Richard A. Baum, ‘67 H

Richard A. Benton, ‘70

Kelley & Richard Bisso, ‘85 H

Melanie & Joe Black

Judith & Dennis Bosch, ‘67

Laurie P. Bouchard HH

Kimberly & James Bozeman

Richard L. Brashear, ‘56 HHH

Astrid & John Breakfield

Stanley E. Brown, ‘48 H

Timothy A. Browning, ‘68

Nelda & William Browning HH

Pat & Jack Burd

James S. Burgess, ‘69

Jamie Burkley

Jan & Sumner Cahoon, ‘49 H

Arthur D. Canales, ‘81 H

Carlos Carrillo

Joseph L. Chancey, Jr., ‘74

Anne Chenault H

Rose & Andrew T. Chin, ‘68

Valerie L. Chinn

Jamie Chuven

Steve A. Clasby, ‘65

Classic City Solutions, Inc. HH

Nancy Colston

Theresa & John H. Converse, ‘67

Christopher A. Cotter, ‘88 H

Justin B. Creech, ‘88 H

Janet L. Cressler

Justin Crossie, ‘90

Richard Crumley

Stacy & Robert Cuellar

J. Michael Cutshaw, ‘68

Frank Damas, ‘63

Sarah Daunhauer

David H. Jaffee, ‘69

Carlos de Castro, ‘89

Rosanna & Robert W. Denmon

James W. Dewberry

Joy & Bill Dieal IV

Susan & Jeff I. Dombroff, ‘62

Kathryn L. Dunlap

Duplicating Products, Inc. HH

Maggie & Uche Dureke

Christy Estrella

Vicky & George Eynon

William D. Farris, ‘21

William Fleming

Brandon Forrest

Rosita Rodriguez & Carlos Galindez

Sheldon L. Gantz, ‘53 H

Perry Gentry H

John Gianelloni, ‘94

Joe Gordon, ‘96

Robert G. Gorrell, ‘69

Robert A. Green, ‘73 H

Brian E. Greene, ‘90

Robert P. Greenman, ‘58

Kimberly & Art Griffith

Steven Hadaway HH

Kathy & James D. Halsell, Jr.

Quinn T. Hansen, ‘04

Pearce D. Hardwick

Shirley Harris

Anne Hasselbrack

Pamela Haynes

Allison & Joseph Henderson III

Beth & Louis Hill

Miriam & Lonnie R. Hill

Charles R. Holloway, ‘41

Jerry Holton

Kaylen Hoover

Sally & William Israel, ‘52 HH

Marian & Vincent Iuliani

Felicia Jeffley

Brian D. Johnston

Ashlie & Andrew Kerr

Brandon Knox

Mitchell Kot

William A. Krein, ‘58 H

Kroger

Suzanne & Daly C. Lavergne, Jr., ‘63

Lay Creek Farm

Joseph A. Leeb,’ 66

Jamie Leech-Ryal

Lisa & Henry Li

Robert L. Lindsey III, ‘80 H

Philip B. Lohr, ‘67

Glenda & Patrick Lowenthal

Duncan MacGruer

Deborah K. Mack

Jacqueline Maxwell

Paul B. McCorristin, ‘64 H

Carmella McCrary

David G. McManus, ‘64 HH

Jean & David Merrill, ‘61

Elizabeth & Lester Miller

Tee Mitchell

Caroline & Delano Mixon

Barbara & Roy R. Moore HH

Youlanda & John W. Munroe HH

Peter C. Musselman,’ 89

Martha & Pete Nesbitt

Talmage E. Newton III, ‘61

James Nofi H

Christine & Wilson Nunez

Meredith L. Olmstead

Terri & Richard Olson

Will W. Page, ‘70

Ellen & Joseph J. Pagliaro, Jr., ‘60

Kelley & Robert Parker, ‘95 H

Val & Charles Piper, Jr.

Neil Pol

Robert Powers

Christopher R. Reed, ‘11

Melissa & Jay E. Reeder

Tanner Riddle

Guillermo A. Rodriguez, ‘67

Douglas B. Romine, ‘64

Barney Rothgery, ‘55

Linda Satterfield

Alan Savitz, ‘55 H

David Schwartz

John Shellenberger, ‘62

Jennifer & Chris Sorrells

Matthew W. Stanley, ‘75

Charles W. Stansfield, Jr., ‘64 H

Brenda & Oscar Starnes III, ‘73 H

Charles K. Stoner, ‘82 H

Joseph A. Sullivan, ‘68

Karen & William F. Sutphen, ‘68

Morton Tender, ‘57

Tyler F. Toby, ‘87

Lynn Townley

Constance & Samuel Tucker

Analeigh Warwick

Mitchell Watts, ‘76 H

Mark Weis

Seymour M. West III, ‘67

Gloria Kwan & Robert A. Willett

Brittany & Christopher Williamson

Catherine & Jody Wilson H

Michele Wilson

Siobhan Wingfield

Jesse Wirick, ‘94

Jacob X. Witt, ‘00

Richard S. Wojno, ‘70

Helen Yang & Peter Wu

Mitchell Zais

Earl A. Zarbin, ‘45

Class of 2023 College Acceptances

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