The Woods Academy News Magazine - Winter 2022

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CONTRIBUTING CONTENT CREATORS

■ Jodie Shoemaker, Assistant Head of School

■ Ines Vega, Parent and Board Member

■ Riaan A., 6th Grade

■ Maren P., 7th Grade

■ Adan Z., 7th Grade

PHOTOGRAPHY

■ Caitlin Chalke, Director of Marketing, Communications, and Alumni Relations

■ Freed Photography

ADMINISTRATION

JOE POWERS HEAD OF SCHOOL

JODIE SHOEMAKER ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL

HASMIG MASHIGIAN DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS

MOLLY MCNAMARA HUGO DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS

TRACI GRIGG DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

ERIC SMITH DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY

CAITLIN CHALKE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP

PAUL PAOLETTI DIRECTOR OF UPPER SCHOOL

KATYA PILONG DIRECTOR OF LOWER SCHOOL

LYNDSEY CANTER

CO-DIRECTORS OF MONTESSORI

MICHELE CARPENTER

CO-DIRECTORS OF MONTESSORI

An inclusive Catholic community preparing boys and girls to lead lives of significance.

Dear Woods Community,

A warm welcome to the winter edition of WoodsNews. This edition will kick off a new format where we recognize alumni and our annual report in the winter edition and the summer edition will be dedicated to the past school year, graduates, and other stories. Capturing “All Things Woods” and sharing it with our full community is one of the great joys I have had here. Whether it be stories about our wonderful graduates, incredible teachers, or awesome students, WoodsNews is shared to celebrate this great community. A community that means the world to me.

On that theme, I have had the chance to do some deep reflection about my time at The Woods over the past few months. Many of you may already know that this school year is my last at The Woods. We shared this with the community back in the fall. After twelve wonderful years, I felt it was time to make a change. Change is never easy, but it is also a time to grow. I know for me that I still have gas in the tank and am excited to find a new school community to lead in the years ahead. I have come to work everyday with a smile on my face and am lucky to be surrounded by great educators and wonderful children and families. The Woods is truly a gem. The people and the programs are what make it shine.

The Woods is a community that cares deeply and puts its students front and center. Many of you found lifelong friends here, whether as parents or students. Many of you have shared the importance of the foundation you received at The Woods (see page 6 for some parent testimonials on just that). All of you have helped make The Woods the place it is today. It is a place truly built on relationships. Those relationships start from the moment you arrive, whether as a teacher, student, or family member. One of the greatest joys I have had as the Head of School is greeting everyone as they arrive each day. Seeing and greeting our people, both teachers and students, as they come to school each day is simply the best. It is the start of the day, and the start of a relationship. From special handshakes, to trying to be the first to greet a student with a special greeting (outstanding was our word this year), to sharing witness to a sports game or a class visit, there was no better part of my day each day. Simply put, I tried to bring a smile to everyone I greeted each morning. When you start your day with a smile and a spirit of joy, anything is possible.

As you read through this edition of WoodsNews, know that anything is possible. Just look at our incredible alumni and the work that is

illustrated in these pages. I will certainly soak it all up in the coming months. Thank you all for being the reason that this place is so special. No matter how difficult or challenging the work, I will take all the great memories and friendships with me. The Woods is a special place.

Peace,

Joseph Powers Head of School

We need your help! We will be celebrating Joe’s 12 years of dedication to The Woods Academy as he embarks on his next adventure. Tell us your fondest memories and share your Joe photos! We’ll use them throughout our celebrations in the spring.

To share your memories, scan the QR code to be directed to our Joe’s Celebration form. You can also enter this URL into your browser to locate the form as well: https://forms.gle/8X66azroz4jW5rXW7

Thank you!

PROFILE OF A GRADUATE

LET’S HEAR FROM A FEW ALUMNI AND PARENTS OF ALUMNI ON HOW THE WOODS ACADEMY PREPARED THEM TO LIVE OUT THESE CHARACTERISTICS OF OUR PROFILE OF A GRADUATE.

“The Woods Academy gave my daughter the foundations for learning, advocacy, leadership and prepared her to succeed academically and socially in high school and beyond. Forever grateful!”

– Alumni Parent

OUR GOAL IS THAT THE WOODS ACADEMY GRADUATES WILL BE DESCRIBED THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES AS:

“The Woods Academy played a big role in preparing my daughter for high school, college, and beyond by fostering a safe environment that encouraged independence and personal growth. The teachers, staff and the Head of School were all wonderful and cultivated a strong community. I feel that teaching a foreign language from an early age truly helped my daughter become quite fluent in French and she was able to use this skill on her travels to France and other French speaking countries.”

– Alumni Parent

“My daughter’s ten years at The Woods Academy gave her a great foundation for the love of lifelong learning and the discipline to be a successful student athlete.”

– Alumni Parent

“The Woods Academy has helped me in so many different ways, but it helped me develop the ability to adapt to any circumstance, which is very useful in life. It helped me, as a nine year old at the time with barely no level of English, to adapt to a very different culture with patience and through the school’s values. I want to give thanks to the faculty for helping me along the way and I can’t wait to visit soon!”

– Alumni

“Woods taught me the basics of how to be a good student in the classroom and how to manage my time efficiently. This, in turn, set me up for success later in my academic career.”

– Alumni

The Woods Academy Profile of a Graduate is a guiding principle for teaching and learning at our school. It’s ultimately the cognitive, personal, and interpersonal competencies that students should have when they graduate.

OPEN TO GROWTH STRIVING FOR A JUST AND JOYOUS LIFE

LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITY

WILLING TO LIVE THEIR FAITH

Forever Mighty Owls!

BY JODIE SHOEMAKER, ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL

The Woods Academy Profile of a Graduate explains exactly what it means to lead a life of significance. As an inclusive Catholic community preparing boys and girls to lead lives of significance, these are the important qualities that we strive to instill in each of our students.

At The Woods, we encourage our students to be open to growth. We allow them to make mistakes and learn from those mistakes. Our students learn to take risks and to step outside their comfort zones knowing that their teachers are there to pick them up if they fall.

Our faith informs all that we do at The Woods. Our teachers create opportunities for students to live their faith everyday. From morning classroom prayers and intentions to weekly chapel services and all school Masses, our faculty and staff model ways that our students can live and grow their faith.

Woods graduates are true leaders, students who step up and take responsibility. At every level, Woods students are put in positions that allow them to set goals and work

towards those goals. From group projects to community service initiatives, on the playing fields and courts and on the playground, Woods students learn to be good communicators, good listeners, and good decision-makers. Woods students learn to be honest, positive, and encouraging, growing their skills so that they can be the effective leaders that our world needs.

From a very young age, students at The Woods are focused on what is right. If a friend is sad, they offer a hug or a kind word. If a rule is broken in a game, they request a do over. If they sense a conflict, they seek a peaceful resolution. Woods students strive to do what is right so that all can be safe and happy.

These core values guide the work of our teachers as they support and educate our students. These qualities make our graduates prepared to lead a successful life in our ever-changing world. Moreover, our Profile of a Graduate illustrates our school’s unique story bringing a life of significance into focus.

CLASS OF 2022

The Class of 2022 was an impressive class and will most certainly live out our OWLS principles. Here are a few stats from our most recent graduating class. Scan the QR code to learn more about our youngest alumni and where they decided to attend high school.

33 STUDENTS IN GRADUATING CLASS

100%

TOP CHOICE HIGH SCHOOL ACCEPTANCES

15 STUDENTS ENTERING THEIR HIGH SCHOOL WITH HONORS OR SCHOLARSHIP DISTINCTION

75% OF STUDENTS TEST IN THE TOP QUARTILE OF HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TEST

Class of 2022 $

OVER $200,000 IN MERIT-BASED AWARDS FOR HIGH SCHOOL

81% APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITH AN ALMOST 90% ACCEPTANCE RATE AT 15 DIFFERENT SCHOOLS

CLASS OF 2018

The Woods Academy’s Class of 2018 just graduated high school this past spring and are now embarking on their life’s next journey in college. We couldn’t be more proud of these Mighty Owls! Here is where these alumni are now in college.

ADAM ALFAR

Hobart and William Smith Colleges

LUCIA ANDRÉS

Georgetown University

IGNACIO ASCANIO ALIÑO

International University in Madrid, Spain | Dual Degree in Business Administration and Business Analytics

VIVIAN BIETER

University of Arkansas

MIA BUJAK

Montgomery College | Nursing

MICHAEL CAPUANO

Xavier University

CHRISTINE CRILLEY

Indiana University

ROMAN FUNKHOUSER

The University of Tennessee | Business Analytics

MATTHEW GRISIUS

University of South Carolina

VINCENT HALL

Wilson College

MIA HUGO

University of Vermont

EVERETT HUTTER

Dickinson College | Benjamin Rush Scholars

AUDREY KAMINE

Bates College

WILLIAM LAWRENCE

North American Hockey League

– Johnstown Tomahawks

JESSE MANGER

Marist College

STEFAN MARCELLE

Shepard University

RYAN MARCELLINO

Babson College

SASHA MIKITA

Bryn Mawr College

MATIAS MONASI

University of Miami

MEGAN MYERS

University of Denver

CHIKE NEZIANYA

JOHN O’ROURKE

Indiana University

MARIA PELÁEZ

Erasmus University Rotterdam

AMANDA PHILLIPS

Northeastern University

MADELINE POWERS

Loyola Marymount University

JENNA RAIMOND

University of Richmond

JACK RAYMOND

Indiana University | Finance, Kelley School of Business

CHRISTOPHER SCHIEDEL

St. Mary’s College of Maryland

ESTER SCHNEIDER

Carnegie Mellon University

NATHANIEL SILVERMAN

Northeastern University | Mechanical Engineering Major and Business Minor

GARRISON THOMPSON

Purdue University | Astronautical Engineering

ZACHARY TRUMAN

Towson University

MARTINA UÑA

Northeastern University

LUCIANA WOLCOTT

Villanova University

WOODS LAUNCHES STEM INTEREST for Anthony Mahshigian Class of 2013

According to the Journal of Pedagogical Research, when elementary aged students are introduced to robotics at an early age, those individuals tend to enter a STEM related career – most likely in engineering. Not only does robotics help students find their career path, but it also helps with problem solving skills, mathematical thinking skills, cooperative work skills, creativity and problem solving skills as well as understanding the scientific methods, logic of programming, and engineering design processes.

Fortunately for Anthony Mahshigian, Class of 2013, The Woods Academy launched its first robotics team in 2010 while Anthony was in 6th grade, and in line with the research aforementioned – it ignited a flame in him that helped launch his career.

Anthony remembers his time at The Woods very fondly. He was always a fan of the math and science classes,

but made a point to try everything he could. He was on the soccer team, enjoyed the arts, and said he loved being in the courtyard hanging out with his friends. When asked about his favorite things about The Woods, Anthony said the relationship with his teachers is what stands out the most. The small class sizes allowed for those relationships to be strong and everlasting as well as the ability

to really get to know his classmates (Anthony is still really close with his Woods friends).

In 2010, when The Woods Academy launched its first FLL Robotics team, Anthony found his passion. The Owlbots – the first team name – was a dedicated group of seven students who set out on a new journey. Anthony was introduced to coding through this and he was officially hooked! At The Woods, Anthony continued to be involved in robotics, even helping to bring the team to the Maryland First Lego League Championship in 2013 (his 8th grade year) finishing 3rd overall out of 72 teams. (see more about this team on page 14)

Anthony was accepted into the Global Ecology Magnet Program at Poolesville High School where he continued to study science. This magnet program provides students with the knowledge and

understanding of the scientific, cultural, social, political, economic, and technological conditions that affect the quality of life. While this magnet program was more focused on environmental science, it allowed him to explore the world around him through field trips and interesting classes. Anthony joined the Poolesville High School robotics team – Team 4099 – knowing that he enjoyed this extracurricular at The Woods so much. Team 4099 ended up being the highlight of Anthony’s high school career. It allowed him to meet new people and continue his passion in robotics.

After high school, Anthony went to University of Maryland. He majored in engineering. He picked University of Maryland for its big lecture hall style classes and the more opportunities

that come with a large state school. This is where Anthony found real world coding and thrived. He was the President of the Sigma Phi Delta Fraternity – the only socially oriented engineering and computer science fraternity at UMD – and was also an Undergraduate Research Assistant where he analyzed International Space Station sensor data to gain insight on cosmic rays. Little did he know, he was actually heading to space himself.

rockets. When asked how he landed at SpaceX, Anthony said his major at UMD opened up the possibility for internships at places like Boeing and through connections at internships, he made it to LA. SpaceX, according to Anthony, is a fun place to work – not like your average office! He enjoys watching the launches, working with a team, and the fact that each day it feels like he’s learning something new in an ever changing industry.

TODAY,

ANTHONY IS A SOFTWARE ENGINEER FOR SPACEX IN LOS ANGELES.

Anthony works with a team of engineers whose sole responsibility is to create the code that makes the rockets fly. They also help make decisions during the flights, respond to the environment, and are ultimately the brains behind the

Anthony credits The Woods Academy for where he is today. In addition to instilling in him a strong sense of faith and community – something he has sought and found in LA – he is in “space” from what foundation was laid for him while at The Woods. He said, “I always preferred the math and science classes. Mr. A was one of my favorite teachers and I really enjoyed his classes. It got me interested in STEM, and also the robotics team with code itself and computers. I spent a lot of time with the robotics team – every day after school and on weekends. That was my favorite thing to do. That really made me more interested in robotics and then eventually that turned into computer science.”

Anthony at his UMD Graduation with mom Hasmig Mahshigian, Director of Finance and Operations at The Woods Academy.

Anthony’s sister, Alexis, graduated from The Woods Academy in 2011.

6TH GRADE FIRES QUESTIONS AT ANTHONY

Just when we were speaking with Anthony, the 6th grade students were learning about Newton’s Laws of Motion and working on bottle rockets. With this in mind, they had a few questions for their fellow Mighty Owl and his work at Space X. Here are a few of their questions and Anthony’s answers.

What is your favorite part about working at SpaceX?

LIZZYS.

Definitely watching the launches! We get together around mission control and watch the launches. It’s super exciting to be with everyone. It adds a nice interruption to the week that otherwise would be very consistent. Super fun to be interrupted randomly and go watch a launch!

Are you working on Starshield activities?

to get things done quickly. I am learning new things everyday through this.

LIZZYB.

Have you been to Boca Chica and how many starlinks can fit on a starship?

Yes, I have gone a couple of times. (Boca Chica is one of the other SpaceX sites.) I do not know how many starlinks fit on a starship. I think that is still yet to be figured out!

Does working at SpaceX give you joy?

What is the hardest part about your job?

I think doing things fast sometimes can be difficult. Because things move so fast, it can be difficult to know what needs to be done. There are a lot of smart people around me and I’m constantly learning. Sometimes it can feel like I don’t know anything, but there is great mentorship at SpaceX.

MARIAM.

LIZZYB.

Yes. I get to work on basically every project we have at SpaceX. I’m part of our central organization so I get to work on each project.

Is the cafeteria and coffee good at HQ?

Yes! I don’t know what you’ve heard, but we do have very good coffee. It’s free and a fun part of my day.

LIZZYB.

What are the hardest problems you tackle?

For me, it’s the speed at which things get done. It’s not always about doing what’s most correct, but also balancing how

LIZZYB.

Yeah. It is definitely a lot of fun. Doing things like watching the launches – it’s a nice interruption to regular work. It’s an opportunity to be reminded that you’re working on a larger project; a unifying goal.

KYE D.

BRIDGETB.

To that end, always make sure you bring effort to the table; no one will get mad as long as you’re trying and don’t make the mistake again. Don’t be afraid to do something wrong; make sure you’re trying!

What design do you think would work best for a bottle rocket?

I don’t know much about bottle rockets to be honest. I think simple designs are good, make sure it’s lightweight and aerodynamic.

Check

CHRISTIANR.

Have you met Elon Musk? If so, is he cool? No, I have not met Elon Musk. It’s a large company! I’m pretty isolated in my department.

RUBYS.

What is your favorite place that you have been an intern, worked or work full time, or assisted and why? SpaceX – it’s a lot of fun! It still feels like I’m doing something for the first time every day. A rocket factory is cooler than your average office I guess.

What was your most favorite class in school?

That’s a tough one!

RUBYS.

Probably my high school physics class. That’s what really got me into engineering and when I decided to be an engineer. I had a great teacher.

WHY ENGINEERING?

READ 5TH AND 6TH GRADE SCIENCE TEACHER MRS. MULLALLY’S “WHY ENGINEERING” ARTICLE ABOUT THE BOTTLE ROCKETS AND MORE!

WOODS WORDS

Q&A

WITH ANTHONY

What had an impact on you at The Woods?

The robotics team was the biggest. The small school, especially at this age, was really important. The teachers get to know you really well and help guide you. Small class sizes and the wonderful teachers were really the most impactful for me.

What does The Woods Academy mission/profile of a graduate mean to you?

I think, for me, having religion as part of the curriculum and learning more about the world around us was really important. It still sticks with me, especially here in LA and how I spend my time on the weekends. You don’t realize it at the time, but learning about faith and having that be a part of your life is important.

Being in a new city (Los Angeles), faith is super important to me. I didn’t know anyone here and there is an Armenian Church near me and a large Armenian presence, and it’s been super helpful to get to know people through that church.

What was your favorite thing about The Woods?

As I mentioned before, the teachers were awesome. I liked how there were multiple sports and anyone was able to play – if you were athletic or not. I really enjoyed the upper school area and the courtyard, having that space to hang out with friends. Small classes were great allowing you to really get to know everyone – you grew up together. The friendships really stick.

Who were some of your favorite teachers while at The Woods?

I really enjoyed Mr. A’s classes. Mrs. Piwko. Mr. Clubbs. These are just some of the names that come to mind! They were all really great as I mentioned.

Favorite Tradition?

Field Day – I looked forward to that.

ANTHONY’S 8TH GRADE GRADUATION VIGNETTE BY MR. POWERS

What advice do you have for our students at The Woods now?

Get involved in a lot of extracurriculars – clubs or sports. I did sports every season and robotics – it was fun to have a lot going on outside the classroom to expose you to things and strengthen your relationships.

What advice do you have for our 8th graders thinking about their high school journey?

I went to high school knowing only one person going to the same school. There are social implications for your high school choice – don’t be scared to make a jump or try something new – even if it’s not comfortable. If your friends aren’t going to the same school as you, go if it’s the right thing to do. Don’t follow your friends blindly.

Anthony Mahshigian has grown into a highly motivated, academic student who knows how to mix the business of school, fun, friends and sports seamlessly. Always with a big smile on his face, the rest of us would like to know Anthony’s secret for facing the everyday with his carefree attitude. As the “driver” on our robotics team, Anthony put the success of the entire team on his back. If Anthony doesn’t set the robot up properly and start it at just the right angle very quickly then our team doesn’t advance. Anthony loved taking all of the pressure on himself and he always came through for the Owlbots. On the day of the state championship meet, Anthony got to school two hours early to prepare and run through last minute preparation. They say in Hollywood that actors should never work with animals. Well Anthony, took his role as Sandy in Annie and studied his dog Rudy so well that Rudy is now trying to emulate Anthony. A lifer, Anthony has matured and grown tremendously in his days at The Woods. Next year, Anthony will attend the Global Ecology Magnet program in Montgomery County.

OWLBOTS

The 2010 OwlBots Robotics Team was the first First Lego League (FLL) robotics team at The Woods Academy. Below you can read the original information sheet for the OwlBots. Their research project was focused on reducing the number of commuter cars driven to work to help reduce global warming and reduce traffic. These Mighty Owls were ahead of their time with global warming discussions!

The first robotics team at The Woods consisted of Anthony Mahshigian (featured in our alumni spotlight) as well as his classmates listed below. Look where some of them are now!

FLL Team Information Sheet

The OwlBots

FLL Team #: 1393 Woods Academy Owlbots

Team Members: Winston Grenier, Conor Dolan, Jacob DeMarchi, Joseph Nadonley, Anthony Mahshigian, Ana Harmsen, Niko Skiadopoulos

Coaches: Mr. Oosterhout, Mrs. Grenier

Mentors: Mrs. Jane Pontius, Transportation Director, The Woods Academy Richard Peters, Retired Engineer Northrup Gruman

Robot’s Name: Baxter Rob Brick

ANA HARMSEN

Attended Leiden Universiteit in Zuid-Holland, Nederland

Bachelor’s in Science, Psychology

Wrote her thesis on “Understanding the Discrepancy Between Smartphone Log Data and Self-Reported Behaviour”

CONOR DOLAN

Leverage Finance/Corporate Client Banking

Analyst at JPMorgan Chase in Chicago, IL

Graduated in 2020 from University of Notre Dame, Bachelor of Business Administration, BBA, Finance and Minor in Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Poverty Studies

WINSTON GRENIER

Applied Research Software Engineer at Strategy Robot

Attended Carnegie Mellon University

JOSEPH NADONLEY

Project Manager at Fugro, the world’s leading Geo-data specialist. Joseph works within the Power Service Line, managing all Transmission Line Surveying projects in the North & South Americas region.

Joseph attend Penn State University with a Bachelor’s of Science, Geographic Information Science and Geospatial Data Analytics

First LEGO League

Q&A WITH WINSTON GRENEIR, CLASS OF 2013 ORIGINAL OWLBOTS TEAM MEMBER

Winston, a member of the original robotics team, was kind enough to answer questions for us about his experience at The Woods Academy and what he does now. Below you’ll get a chance to hear from him about his experience!

What is your job?

I am an Applied Research Software Engineer at Strategy Robot, a company that applies computational game theory to real-world problems.

I am currently working on a project to develop AI for the board game ‘Diplomacy’ with the hope that eventually these AIs can assist with real diplomatic negotiations. Each day I improve the code of our AI, review experiment results to see what worked, and collaborate with other team’s on the project so that our AIs can play together.

When did you know you wanted to be a software engineer?

I enjoyed programming for the Woods robotics team and taking computer science courses in high school so I knew I wanted to continue programming as a career.

What role did The Woods play in helping you in the STEM field?

I enjoyed my science classes at The Woods and was excited to participate in the robotics team.

DID YOU KNOW?

The 2013 Owlbots team competed in the Maryland First Lego League Championship at the UMBC Retriever Activities Center in 2013? The Owlbots finished Third Overall out of 72 teams overall. Teams were

You were a part of the first robotics team at The Woods – the 2010 OwlBots team. What do you remember from that?

I remember waking up way too early for competitions, building cool robots, and having fun working with the team.

Where did you go to high school? Did you continue with robotics? What else did you do in high school that prepared you for your job today?

I went to Poolesville High School in the Science, Math, and Computer Science magnet program which gave me the opportunity to take lots of advanced STEM classes. I did continue with robotics. In high school we had engineering classes that gave me practice solving real problems and did an internship in the summer before 12th grade that prepared me for college research internships.

What was your experience at Carnegie Mellon University? What was your major?

I double majored in Computational Biology and Computer Science and got a Fifth Year Masters in Machine Learning. I really enjoyed my time at Carnegie Mellon. I loved the Theoretical Computer Science class (15-251) where I worked with an

amazing group on very difficult but interesting homework problems. I loved that class so much I was a teaching assistant for it for 7 semesters.

What advice would you give our students and younger alumni about getting into the STEM field? STEM is fun but can be difficult, so be prepared to invest a lot of time in learning. Don’t be afraid to ask for help!

What had an impact on you at The Woods?

The robotics team had a huge impact by helping me realize that I like programming and teaching me to work with a team on a large project.

Favorite Things about The Woods?

I enjoyed the robotics team and STEM classes.

Favorite Woods Teacher? Mr. O (Oosterhout)

Favorite Tradition? The whole class built a large model in 5th grade science.

What advice do you have for our students at The Woods now? Have fun and enjoy learning.

invited to the championship on the basis of their performance in one of Maryland’s FLL Qualifier events. That year, one of the qualifier events was held at The Woods Academy!

The Owlbots, a team of nine seventh and eighth grade students, was coached by Jeff Oosterhout, fifth and

sixth grade science teacher, and Katya Cunnane, second grade teacher (she is now the Director of the Lower School). The 2013 championship was the Owlbots’ fourth year in the FLL. At previous MD FLL championships, they have won Third Place in Robot Design (January 2010) and Second Place in Programming (January 2011).

CLASS NOTES

Class of 2018

Roman Funkhouser was awarded an academic scholarship and a scholarship to play rugby at The University of Tennessee. Roman was the Forwards MVP in the SEC Rugby Championship Game against South Carolina.

Everett Hutter is attending Dickinson College as one of the Benjamin Rush Scholars based on his high academic performance and extracurriculars. Attending and graduating from the McLean School, Everett was able to pursue multiple passions, including volunteer service (completing his Eagle Scout project), academics (completing 35 college credits while in high school), and computer research (pursuing a yearlong independent C.S. project after completing A.P. Computer Science in his junior year). Key academic milestones in high school included three Computer Science internships with the U.S. Army’s GEMS program at Aberdeen Proving Grounds. In three high school summers, Everett was a Student Intern with GEMS III Computer Engineering, GEMS III Computer Science Applications, and GEMS III Computer Science Principles. Important extracurricular activities included: participating in a 4-H science program at the National Institutes of Standards and Technology for four years; earning several Gold Awards (national awards) with the President’s Volunteer Service Award program; and receiving a statewide leadership award (through the 4-H). As an emerging leader, Everett developed his leadership skills at the Maryland 4-H Leadership Congress and the National Youth Leadership Training (with Scouting USA). He received additional leadership training after being selected as one of the USA Ambassadors to the 2019 World Jamboree and as a Regional Representative to the 2017 National Jamboree. Everett served in numerous leadership positions throughout high school with Scouting USA and the 4-H.

Audrey Kamine is attending Bates College and is on their rowing team as the coxswain.

Jesse Manger graduated in May 2022 from Our Lady of Good Counsel High School where she played Varsity Lacrosse – winning the WCAC Championship and

received First Team All-Conference Honors,. She was also active in the Theater Club and was a member of the Chamber Choir. She is now attending Marist College where she is playing D1 Women’s Lacrosse and studying Criminal Justice. Her academic and athletic achievements have been rewarded with both a lacrosse scholarship and a Presidential Scholarship.

Megan Meyers attended Georgetown Visitation where she was a 1799 Scholar. Academically, she was inducted into the Spanish National Honor Society in her sophomore year. She was a First Honors student all four years. Athletically, Megan played Varsity Field Hockey, Varsity Lacrosse, and JV Basketball. Megan was Vice President of the Athletic Association and President of the Environmental Club. She was named to the NFHCA All Academic Squad as a junior and a senior. Her senior year, she was named Second Team All-Met by the Washington Post and All-ISL for lacrosse. She was also inducted into the Visitation Athletic Hall of Fame at graduation and named a High School All American by US Lacrosse.

Megan is in her first year in the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver and a member of the women’s Varsity Lacrosse Team.

Amanda Philips graduated from Holton Arms and is now attending Northeastern University. Amanda spent her first college semester studying abroad in Rome. She had a wonderful experience immersing herself in Italian culture and traveling all over Europe. She is now back in Boston and majoring in International Business.

Martina Una Martina graduated from De La Salle Scholars Program at St. John’s College High School. She was a National Honors Society Member, National Art Honors Society Member, and National French Honors Society Member. She was the President of the Art Club at Saint John’s College High School and a Member of the LaSallian Youth Club (2020-2022). Martina tutored Latino boys ages 12 through 14 years old from disadvantaged socioeconomic situations in Math, English, Science, and History. She conducted classes both in person at the San Miguel School in D.C., and through Zoom during the pandemic. While in high school, she also received the Excellence Achievement with Distinction (2018-2019; 2019-2020; 2020-2021 and 2021-2022) and the Donatelli Art Award. Martina is now attending Northeastern University.

Luciana Wolcott graduated from Our Lady of Good COunsel and is now attending Villanova University. She accomplished quite a bit in high school, including:

■ National Honor Society and 4 years on the President’s List

■ President of the Student Government Association at Good Counsel, President of the Latino Student Association, and President of the Paintball Club

■ Good Counsel 4-year STEM program

■ Eagle Scout Rank (One of the first females in the USA to obtain the rank of Eagle Scout

■ First female in the USA to receive the Pope Pius XII Religious Award

■ Played lacrosse and field hockey, and managed the rugby and softball teams

■ And much more!

Class of 2019

Trevor Lynch is participating in a language immersion program in Morroco called National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y, which is run by the United States Department of State). Trevor discovered this program on his own, applied, and earned a spot and a scholarship for the year. He will return to Georgetown Prep next year to finish his senior year.

Andrew Powers will be attending Virginia Commonwealth University to play baseball.

Emma Shriver will be following her sibling’s footsteps (Molly ‘12 and Tommy) to Boston College in the fall.

Some of the Class of 2018 alumni joined us for our annual Prayers and Pizza event for alumni in their senior year of high school.

Alumni Back as Parents

We love when alumni send their children to The Woods Academy, continuing the tradition of educating students to lead lives of significance.

LAURA BARKER (CLASS OF 1986) has a daughter in 3rd grade and a daughter in 7th grade.

DR. NATASHA KASID (CLASS OF 1998) has a daughter in Montessori II in the 3’s program.

KATYA PILONG (CLASS OF 1998) has a son in Montessori III in the 3’s program and a daughter in 1st grade.

HERA MCLEOD (CLASS OF 1995) has a daughter in 4th grade and a daughter in Montessori I in the 3’s program.

TREVOR STONE (CLASS OF 1987) has a son in 5th grade.

GERI BORGER URGO (CLASS OF 1997) has a daughter in Montessori I in the 3’s program and a son in 1st grade with Ms. Shegerian.

EDWIN VILLEGAS (CLASS OF 1984) has a daughter in 5th grade. He also has a son who graduated from The Woods Academy in 2021.

KERRY CLARK O’NEIL (CLASS OF 2000) has a son in Montessori III in the Owls (4 year olds).

Stay in touch, Stay in touch, OWLUMNI! OWLUMNI!

Just because our students move on to high school and college doesn’t mean they leave our lives! Our alumni remain highly connected, with each other as well as with our faculty and staff. Former students return regularly, to hug and thank their teachers and talk to students about what life has been like for them after The Woods

Make sure we have your updated contact information, Woods Alumni, so we can share upcoming events and news Visit our website or scan the QR code below to send us your information.

Alumni Visit The Woods!

We love when our alumni come back to visit and wander the hallways saying hi to former teachers and reminiscing about their time at The Woods. Here are just a few visitors the past few months!

IF YOU’RE EVER NEAR GREENTREE ROAD, STOP BY AND SAY HI! WE’D LOVE TO SEE YOU.

Monday, May 15, @ 9am: Arts Week Kick-off Concert

Wednesday, May 17 @ 6pm: Wine, Cheese, & Art Night (Adults Only)

Thursday, May 18 @ 4:30pm: Spring Musical (Willy Wonka, JR)

Friday, May 19 @ 7pm: Spring Musical (Willy Wonka, JR)

All Week: Art Gallery and Music Performances during Lunch!

ALUMNI VS. FACULTY THE STREAK

BY CAITLIN CHALKE, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS, AND ALUMNI RELATIONS

All I can say is WOW! What a turnout for our annual Alumni Homecoming Basketball Game on February

8. It was so great to see so many familiar faces.

We had approximately 80 alumni return to their alma mater to play in this fun and thrilling game. We also had a lot of current families stay to watch the game and root for all the Mighty Owls on the court. Mr. Powers, Mrs. Ricca, Mr. Person, Mrs. Chrobo, Mr. Kalas, Mr. A, Ms. Kay, and I had a blast playing with everyone. I hope you enjoyed the game as much as we did! We’ll have to wait until next year to see if the alumni can break the faculty winning streak…

Until then, I hope you return to The Woods for the other alumni events we’ll be hosting this spring. You can find those events and dates listed below.

You can find all the photos from the alumni game on Vidigami or Facebook. Thank you again for your continued support of The Woods Academy. We look forward to seeing you on campus again soon!

BASKETBALL GAME CONTINUES!

Upcoming Upcoming Alumni Events Alumni Events

Upcoming Upcoming Alumni Events Alumni Events

Upcoming Upcoming Alumni Events Alumni Events

We hope you can join us for one of the upcoming alumni events at The Woods Academy!

We hope you can join us for one of the upcoming alumni events at The Woods Academy!

We hope you can join us for one of the upcoming alumni events at The Woods Academy!

Prayers & Pizza

Prayers & Pizza

Prayers & Pizza

The Class of 2019 is invited to attend our Prayers & Pizza tradition on April 23rd at 4PM.

The Class of 2019 is invited to attend our Prayers & Pizza tradition on April 23rd at 4PM.

The Class of 2019 is invited to attend our Prayers & Pizza tradition on April 23rd at 4PM.

19th Annual Arts Celebration

19th Annual Arts Celebration

19th Annual Arts Celebration

The 7th and 8th grade students will be performing Willy Wonka, JR. on May 19th at 7PM.

The 7th and 8th grade students will be performing Willy Wonka, JR. on May 19th at 7PM.

The 7th and 8th grade students will be performing Willy Wonka, JR. on May 19th at 7PM.

RSVP HERE:

RSVP HERE:

RSVP HERE:

Spread the Word Spread the Word

Word of mouth is our #1 marketing tool for The Woods Academy.

Spread the Word Spread the Word

Word of mouth is our #1 marketing tool for The Woods Academy.

Tell your family and friends about our wonderful school and help us continue to grow! There is nothing we love more than meeting prospective families and showing them around our school so tell your family and friends about us!

Tell your family and friends about our wonderful school and help us continue to grow! There is nothing we love more than meeting prospective families and showing them around our school so r family and friends about us

To learn more, visit our website or scan the QR code.

To learn more, visit our website or

THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT AT THE WOODS! BRIGHT

BY INES E. VEGA, PARENT ‘17 ‘21 ‘23, CHAIR OF THE CDCR COMMITTEE, BOARD OF TRUSTEES

As I walk through the South Wing of The Woods Academy, I am constantly reminded of the important activities that my children and I experienced in the old spaces: the visits to the guidance offices, learning support, the tech lab, library theater, 4th grade step up, extended care, and supervised study. I now see the new spaces come together and think of all the families that will benefit from having the activities in those spaces with more natural light, new ventilation systems, and so much more.

I write this, with the library that has just been completed and is now set up for the book fair. The innovation lab will receive students for their first classes in that space. I have walked into the World Languages and wanted to sit down and make my Mardi Gras mask or taste Mate like the students have. The images of the happy students and happy teachers and administrators remind me of why we embarked on this project. Yes, we needed to improve equipment; however, we also have a community eager to make the most of every opportunity and they will all take these spaces into the future. I hope the kids will be inspired in these spaces, prepare for their life of significance, learn something here that they will put to the service of others. Perhaps it will be in one of the completed spaces; perhaps it will be in the new kitchen;

or perhaps it will be in the Chapel that will now open into the renovated MPR.

I am grateful for everyone who has been part of this project, and look forward to seeing and hearing how the new space will be enjoyed in the future.

LET’S HEAR WHAT THE STUDENTS THINK ABOUT THE NEW SPACES! BY ADAN Z. AND MAREN P., 7TH GRADE

“I like the new hallway and my new classroom and that’s it!”

– Vaho J., Owl in Montessori I

“What I really like about the new classrooms is that they’re so modern and I really like the desks! They’re blue and it feels so new. I think it’s so cool!”

– Molly F., 4th Grade

“One of the new things that I like about the new renovation is that it looks so modern and futuristic! When I walk from one hallway to another, it looks like a new school.”

– JD D., 6th Grade

“I like the windows in the front office because you can see through them!”

– Henry D., Luncher in Montessori III

The Cardinal Blessing

BY JODIE SHOEMAKER, ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL

On January 27, we were honored to host His Eminence Wilton Cardinal Gregory on campus. Not only did Cardinal Gregory celebrate our annual Founders Day Mass, but he also blessed our newly renovated South Wing. The natural light that floods these new spaces, especially the library and innovation lab, is the perfect reminder to let our light shine.

In the homily, His Eminence reminded us how lucky we are that our founders, George Reese, John Scozzafava, and J. Robert Walsh, were committed to providing a Catholic education for students from age 3 to grade 8, an opportunity to be the light of the world through good deeds and kind words. We know our founders would be proud of the school The Woods is today. We do not hide our light under a basket, we place it on a stand for all to see.

Thank you to our community – alumni, parents of alumni, grandparents, current families, faculty, staff, and friends of The Woods – for helping us along the way. We are who we are today because of you!

THE WOODS ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Woods Academy is a non-profit, independent school governed by its Board of Trustees. The Board, which includes the Head of School and parent and faculty representatives, is responsible for setting school policy, overseeing finances, and making decisions that shape the long-term goals of the school.

DONNA BYRNE CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES PARENT ‘24 ‘25

ANN BATLLE TRUSTEE, PARENT ‘23

JOHN GLENNON, JR.* TRUSTEE, HEADMASTER AT GEORGETOWN PREPARATORY SCHOOL

STEVE GOBIEN TRUSTEE, PARENT ‘23 ‘26 ‘32

MIKE CAIN TRUSTEE, PARENT ‘23

MARK GROSH TRUSTEE, PARENT ‘23

DAN HICKEY TRUSTEE, PARENT ‘23 ‘25

ROBIN CLARK VICE CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES PARENT ‘25

MARC FERRELL TRUSTEE, PARENT ‘23 ‘26 ‘28 ‘29

MEGAN GANGULY* TRUSTEE, PARENT ‘31 ‘33

ALFONZO LEON* TRUSTEE, PARENT ‘26

STEFANIE MORGAN-DAVIS TREASURER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES PARENT ‘17 ‘22 ‘25

MARIANA MUJICA-PARODI MCCORMICK* TRUSTEE, WAPTO PARENT AMBASSADOR, PARENT ‘24

PAULA PRYOR TRUSTEE, PARENT ‘31

ALISON PLOTAS SECRETARY, BOARD OF TRUSTEES PARENT ‘20 ‘27

Thank you to the dedicated members of our Board for all their hard work. We are grateful for this wonderful group of individuals!

VEGA TRUSTEE, PARENT ‘17 ‘21 ‘23

Annual Report 2021–2022

Dear Woods Community,

I write to you today, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, with deep gratitude for the generosity our community showed to The Woods Academy during the 2021-2022 school year. We appreciate and honor all that you contribute – in time, talent and financial support – to making The Woods Academy the very special school that it is, and has been, for generations of our children and families. This annual report reflects how we worked together as a community – including faculty, staff, families, and members of the school administration – to steward The Woods Academy through the 2021-2022 school year.

Your gifts to the 2021-2022 Annual Fund provided resources to support superb academics, as well as spiritual and character development – all delivered through child-focused individual attention from our dedicated faculty. Thank you for supporting our missioncritical annual fund every year.

During the 2021-2022 school year, we launched the Building to Lead Capital Campaign and began construction on the renovation of the school’s South Wing. By the time you read this message, the vast majority of the renovations will have been fully completed, with only a handful of finishing touches still being wrapped up. Our teachers and students are

already utilizing the new spaces and loving the light, efficiency, and freshness they feature! Although there will be a separate recognition for all who have supported the Building to Lead campaign, I’d like to take this opportunity to offer the Board’s heartfelt thanks to the supporters of the campaign for making the South Wing renovation possible. When you have an opportunity to see the new library, innovation lab, kitchen, and other renovated spaces in person, I’m confident that you will be excited by the great potential they hold for enriched educational opportunities for our students.

Thank you for your dedication to the mission of our school. Your collective giving has power and supports our students and teachers. Together, we will continue to foster a strong and joyful community for our students, our teachers, and our families.

Thank you for your unwavering generosity!

Gratefully,

DONNA BYRNE CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES PARENT ‘24 ‘25

A LETTER FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIR

Financial Operations 2021–2022

2022 Honor Roll of Donors

The Woods Academy extends a heartfelt thank you to the many generous donors who have invested in a Woods education. It is our honor to recognize those who have made contributions from July 1, 2021 to June 20, 2022.

REVENUE

■ 82% TUITION AND FEES

■ 13% CONTRIBUTIONS

■ 7% AUXILIARY SERVICES

■ 1% WAPTO

-3% DIVIDENDS AND INTEREST INCOME

EXPENSES

■ 60% PROGRAM

■ 25% ADMINISTRATIVE

■ 7% FUNDS FOR RESTRICTED PURPOSES AND RESERVES

■ 4% FUNDRAISING

■ 4% PLANT

BREAKDOWN OF CONTRIBUTIONS

■ 76% CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

■ 15% ANNUAL FUND

■ 5% GRANT

■ 3% OTHER

■ 2% AUCTION

Thank you

2021–2022 Board of Trustees

Thank you to the leadership of our Board of Trustees who shepherded us through a successful school year and the launch of the Building To Lead Capital Campaign.

ANN BATTLE

DONNA BYRNE CHAIR

MIKE CAIN

SONYA CHAWLA

ROBIN CLARK

PHILIP DOLAN

MARC FERRELL

BOB GREGG

STEVE GOBIEN

MARK GROSH

DANIEL HICKEY

PETER KENNY

HASMIG MAHSHIGIAN DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

STEFANIE MORGAN-DAVIS TREASURER

ALISON PLOTAS

JOSEPH POWERS HEAD OF SCHOOL

PAULA PRYOR

ERIN RICCA FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE

NADIA SCHAREN-GUIVEL

JODIE SHOEMAKER ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL

INES VEGA

The Woods Academy’s Mission

The Woods Academy is an inclusive Catholic Community preparing boys and girls to lead lives of significance.

The Woods Community

The wonderful Woods community-building events held each year would not be possible without our dedicated WAPTO leaders, Event Chairs, and scores of volunteers that create spectacular events. While we don’t have room to list everyone who gave of their time last year, we offer the biggest THANK YOU to each of you for all you do for The Woods.

A special thank you to WAPTO and Woods parents for creating a spectacular Teacher Appreciation Week!

2021–22

MONIQUE FIELDS PRESIDENT

MARIANA MUJICA-PARODI MCCORMICK

VICE PRESIDENT AND COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

AMANDA CANDY TREASURER

CARRIE DRESSER VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

KAREN BORNO COMMUNITY LIAISON

Woods Academy Parent Teacher Organization (WAPTO)

Thank you to our amazing teachers for leading our students to new discoveries, interests, and talents through our dynamic, integrated curriculum and wide range of after-school activities!

Thank

2021–2022

WAPTO Events

Food Truck Fridays

Scholastic Book Fair

Santa’s Workshop

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

Family BINGO

We Are The Woods – Online Auction

Teacher Appreciation Week

Parent Scavenger Hunt

Spring Planting

Wine, Cheese & Art

Morning Parent Coffees

Community Service

Annual Giving 2021–2022

Annual Fund, Silent Auction, Professional Development and Scholarship Funds

THANK YOU!

Every child makes a difference at The Woods. And so does every gift. Parents, faculty & staff, trustees, grandparents, alumni, parents of alumni, and friends – your generosity helps give every Woods student the best possible experience every day. Thank you!

Your gifts enhance everything we value at The Woods: a program of excellence, integrated curriculum, personalized attention, and a faith that guides students to serve others along the way. Thank you!

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this listing. If you find an error or omission, please contact Traci Grigg, Director of Development, at tgrigg@woodsacademy.org.

All gifts listed in this report are those received between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022.

Giving Circles

Head Philanthropists

$10,000–$19,999

CARRIE AND ROBERT BASIL

THE FRANCIS P. CHIARAMONTE FAMILY FOUNDATION

Benefactors

$4,000–$9,999

ANONYMOUS (2)

KELLI AND DAN CAMPBELL

NIMET AND JUSTIN DUFOUR

MARY AND FRED GRAEFE

BETH AND GEOF HOBART

ELIZABETH JAEGER

J. PAUL AND JILL MCNAMARA

LARRY AND KATHY PATEROS

THE SHEPHERD FOUNDATION

SHERYL AND MICHAEL WILBON

1975 Leaders

$1975–$3,999

MATTHEW AND DONNA BYRNE

DE JESUS FAMILY

LIZA MATAAC DODSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

PATRICIA H. DRESSER

CORY AND MELANIE FUNKHOUSER

MEGAN AND SONNY GANGULY

JASON HARMAN AND KATHRYN BEERS

MATT JAEGER

ANA TSCHEN AND JORGE KAMINE

MEGAN KANE

KERPEN FAMILY

LAURA YATACO AND ALFONZO LEON

JOHN RIDENOUR AND ROBIN CLARK

JOE RYAN AND DANIELLE DEANE-RYAN

ANDREEA AND ERIC SCHWARTZ

GEORGE AND PEGGY SOTOS

JUN AND DONNA SUN

INES VEGA AND ALEJANDRO VILLEGAS

THOMAS WEIR AND PETRA KANN

Thank you

Please note that we will acknowledge all gifts made to the Building to Lead Capital Campaign in in our next Annual Giving Report and through other initiatives.

Your generosity has made so much more possible at The Woods – Thank You!

Patrons

$1,000–$1,974

ANONYMOUS (4)

AMEZQUITA GUTIERREZ FAMILY

JASON AND LEILA BAKELAR

ANDREW AND LAURA BARKER

ANN AND DANIEL BATLLE

JASON BENNETT AND GININE BEYER

RUTH BETRU

KATE AND DAVID BYFORD

CAMPANARIO FAMILY

Friends up to $999

ANONYMOUS (19)

KATHRYN AND SHEP ABELL

MR. A

MARGARET APAU

RICHARD AND MARY ARCHI

MICHAEL AND LUCY AZEFOR

DR. AND MRS. JAMES BARTER

JESSIE BARTER

RANDALL BEDNAR

CATHOLIC BUSINESS NETWORK

SONYA CHAWLA AND VIVEK PATIL

KEVIN AND NANCY CLARK

DAVID AND BURJU COBB

CARRIE AND MATT COLLINS

JILL AND A.B. CRUZ, III

NIKEL DAVIS AND STEFANIE

MORGAN-DAVIS

TOMMY AND FRANCINE DAVIS

ROGER AND MIMI DENNIS

KELLY EVANS AND MARIO DELUCA

CATIE AND CONNOR FAUGHT

MARC FERRELL AND VINKA

PASOS-FERRELL

MIKLOS GASZNER AND MICHELE

SHANNON

JURGEN AND SUSAN GOBIEN

SARAH AND BURKE HAYES

BARBARA AND PETER LUCHSINGER

LUCHSINGER FAMILY

WILLIAM C. MANION AND SARA P.

O’NEIL-MANION

PAOLO AND MARIANGELES MARTELLI

CHIRAG AND CHAITALI PATEL

ALISON AND PETE PLOTAS

JOE AND BRIT POWERS

PAULA PRYOR AND JOHN JONES

NOEL AND METIN SAVASMAN

KATHERINE AND TONY SCAFIDE

ISABELLE AND MARTIN SCHNIDER

MARIE SHANNON

BARBARA AND TERRY SHIRROD

JOHN AND ANNA STEWART

DONALD AND CAROLYN URGO

PAIGE AND JOHN WATERMAN

TODD WILSON AND JULIE LEDGERWOOD

WISECARVER FAMILY

DAVID AND TAMIE BERGSTROM

BERGSTROM FAMILY

BLANCHARD FAMILY

NICOLE AND RAY BRISCUSO

THOMAS AND JUDITH BRITT

VINCENT AND KATHRYN BURKE

PATRICK AND JUDY BYRNE

MIKE CAIN

MR, AND MRS, LAWRENCE J. CAIN, JR.

MARILYN T. CAMPBELL

Thank you

AMANDA AND BLAYNE CANDY

CASSIDY FAMILY

KEVIN AND FRANCIS CAWLEY

CAITLIN AND CHRIS CHALKE

GRAYSON AND LILY CHANEY

KRISTEN AND ROY CHROBOCINSKI

ROY AND MARGARET CHROBOCINSKI

MR. AND MRS. THOMAS CLARK

J.P. CLUBBS

ANGELIQUE AND JOSHUA COLLAMER

JONATHAN DE DONDER AND ROSEMARIJN CHRISTIAENS

GUSTAVO DE LUCIO

SILVIA DIAZ

IVETTE DOMINGUEZ

PETER AND CHRISTINA DONATH

DAN AND CARRIE DRESSER

DRISCOLL FAMILY

EATON FAMILY

CHARLES EGWUAGU AND MICHELE EVANS

PAULA ENSTICE

QUINN FARLAND

J. MICHAEL AND CATHERINE FARRELL

SCOTT AND MAURA FARRELL

MR. AND MRS. ROBERT FAUGHT

MONIQUE AND JASON FIELDS

DR. LYNN AND JAMES FILPI

REINALDO FIORAVANTI

PETER AND SHEILA FLANAGAN

KATE FOGARTY

DAVE AND LORI FRANCESCANI

MIHIR GADA AND AMITA SANGHVI

GAFFNEY FAMILY

CHARLES AND MONICA GEBBERT

JOANNE AND JOE GERBER

CHRISTOPHER AND JULIA GERLACH

TRACI AND DREW GRIGG

MARK AND CATHERINE GROSH

SARAH HAHN

MELISSA HAMILTON

SOPHIE HANRAHAN

DENNIS HART

JUSTIN AND ASHLEY HEDGE

AMANDA AND KENNY HEWITT

CRISTINA HILLYER

MOLLY MCNAMARA HUGO AND PAUL HUGO

ANU AND RAJA IYER

HRANT JAMGOCHIAN AND LENNA ISRABIAN-JAMGOCHIAN

KELLY JANA

KIMBERLEY AND MALHAZ JIBLADZE

CHARLES AND JANE JOHNSON

BOB AND KATIE KALAS

ALIDA KALAS

KALEPE FAMILY

OSMEL MANZANO AND MARBELLY DAVILA

JAVIER MARINA AND VIRGINIA ALONSO

RYAN AND MARIANA MCCORMICK

JD MCLEAN

HERA MCLEOD

JEFFREY AND CECILIA MIKITA

WANDA AND STAN MIKULSKI

MOYO FAMILY

DR. B. MUJO

MICHAEL AND KATE NOLAN

KAREN J. NOVAK

PAUL NOVAK

LAURA O’KEEFE

JOHN OLESZKIEWICZ AND BECKY

KENNEDY

DARIAN AND TRACY OLIVER-GARY

PAUL AND OLUWAFUNMIKE OMASERE

PAUL PAOLETTI

SHARON PABON

TOM PARKER

WILLIAM J. PAPPERT

MICHAEL AND NONA PEREZ

KATYA AND KEVIN PILONG

TOM AND MARGE PILONG

LUIS PINTO AND LEAH SHEAFFER

JANE PONTIUS

GREG POTTER

JULIA AND ED POWER

KERRILAINE AND WARREN PRUNELLA

DANIELLE SHEGERIAN

HEGGIE SHEGERIAN

LIS SHEEHAN

BARBARA SHOEMAKER

DEVIKA SINGH AND ANDREW SCHULICK

ERIC AND KATIE SMITH

RJ AND MARYBETH SMITH

BARBARA JAEGER SOMMER

MARTIN AND WENDY STANISLAV

STEIN AND PALLEY FAMILY

JOAN SULLIVAN

CHARLES TONER

GERARDO UÑA AND CARINA LUPICA

KEMBA AND MATTHEW WALDEN

WAPTO

ALEXIS WETZLER

ALEXANDER AND JOCELYN WOROBEY

LAURA AND DARIEN WRIGHT

SHERRY Y. AND WILBUR E. WRIGHT

ANDY AND LEE WURST

YABARRA FAMILY

DAVID AND TANYA YOUNGBERG

BILL AND LLOYDIE ZAISER

JACKIE KANE

PETER KANN

DIANE KAPLAN

GREG AND JANEL KAUSNER

GERALDINE KAVANAUGH

SOPHIA KIRBY

PENNY AND JOSH LACUESTA

LAI FAMILY

DR. BARBARA B. LANG

LANKENAU FAMILY

CATHERINE LAWSON

BILL AND MOLLY LEBLANC

SUNDAY AND OLUWATOSIN LEONARD

MATT LERNER AND CHERRY JOY

BEYSSELANCE

MONICA LUGO

TIMOTHY AND SUSAN LYDON

TOM AND ANDREA LYNCH

HASMIG AND DAVID MAHSHIGIAN

ADELA AND VLADIMIR RADOVIC

DR. AND MRS. ROBERT RALPH

ALLEN AND HELEN RATHBUN

REDHILL TOWN DESIGN

ADAM AND ELIZABETH REILLY

TERRENCE AND CAROLE REILLY

ED A. REZAC

ERIN AND KEVIN RICA

KRISTA AND PAUL RITACCO

STEPHANIE CHAPMAN ROCCO

FRANNY ROCK

Thank you

DOUG AND JANE RODGERS

MICHELE ROOME

SUSAN SABATANO

SALCETTI FAMILY

LUKE SARAFIDIS

SARAFIDIS FAMILY

MICHELLE AND STEVE SCALA

SCLAFANI FAMILY

Corporations, Foundations, Schools, Matching

Gifts

CATHOLIC BUSINESS NETWORK

COLD STREAM FOUNDATION

THE FRANCIS P. CHIARAMONTE FAMILY FOUNDATION

GEORGETOWN PREPARATORY SCHOOL

GLOBAL CHARITABLE FUND | FANNIE MAE

GONZAGA COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

HORIZON THERAPEUTICS MATCHING

GIFT PROGRAM

IBM MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM

MICROSOFT MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM

PARODI EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING

REDHILL TOWN DESIGN

THE SHEPHERD FOUNDATION

T-MOBILE MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM

WAPTO

Kathy Piwko Merit Scholarship Fund

The following donor generously gave to the Kathy Piwko Merit Scholarship Fund in school year 2021-2022. This fund was established to honor of Kathy’s extraordinary 34 years of teaching at The Woods. We have been blessed with Kathy’s brilliance, enthusiasm, sharp wit, and her tireless advocacy on the part of our students. Her legacy will continue to nourish future generations of Woods students through her merit scholarship.

GRAMMAR & ASSOCIATES

Lisa Mataac Dodson Memorial Scholarship

The Liza C. Mataac Dodson Memorial Scholarship Fund was established at The Woods Academy to honor the memory of Liza, a proud Woods alumna, former teacher, and parent. We have awarded this scholarship annually to the rising 8th grader who in their Woods career has best exemplified the qualities of mentorship of younger students and involvement in school and community life that Liza so consistently displayed as a member of the Woods community

AWARDED TO MASON GASZNER FOR THE 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR.

Liza Mataac Dodson Memorial Scholarship Fund

SILVIA DIAZ

SOTOS Faculty Professional Development Fund (Support Our Teachers, Our School)

GEORGE AND PEGGY SOTOS

Advancement Office

CAITLIN CHALKE, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS, & ALUMNI RELATIONS

SAM GALLAGHER, DATABASE MANAGER

TRACI GRIGG, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

MOLLY MCNAMARA-HUGO, DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS