Dear Friends, Our Annual Report tells the story of the generous alumni, parents, and friends who contributed to Avon Old Farms during the 2007–2008 school year. Besting our previous benchmark in annual giving by twenty percent, last year’s giving is testimony to the loyalty we are inspiring within the Avon community because of the educational experience students receive here. Individuals who believe in Avon’s mission, and recognize the powerful, enduring ways in which we impact our students, support our Annual Fund regularly. The past school year at Avon was exceptional from any perspective. From the noteworthy accomplishments of our scholars, to the distinction of winning three New England Division I athletic championships, to the impressive list of regional honors captured by students in our vocal and instrumental programs, to the wide-ranging efforts of our students in community service, the 2007–2008 school year will be long remembered. Avon Old Farms is proudly “honoring tradition, while forging ahead,” as we challenge our students, expand our programs, and improve our campus. On behalf of our faculty and students, I offer my sincere appreciation to each person who contributed to Avon Old Farms in the 2007–2008 school year. We are working diligently every day to earn your support and to be the best school for boys. As we look to the future with high ambitions, we recognize the importance of your continued generosity and support. I look forward to seeing you on campus soon!
Timothy M. Jones Stephen S. Lash ’58 Paul R. Matalon ’70 John A. Nolan ’80 Kathryn A. Ordway Nelson Peltz Richard W. Pendleton, Jr. ’96H Richard B. Rothschild Peter H. Sharp Fern Wachter
Chairman of the Board of Directors Dean C. Graham ’84
Board of Directors Dean C. Graham ’84, Chairman Martin I. Cole, Co-Vice Chairman/ Treasurer Brian B. Conroy ’82, Co-Vice Chairman Jerold T. Garvey ’82, Secretary Joseph R. Biondo Samuel D. Chester Jorge E. Consuegra, Jr. ’77 James W. Corrigan ’67 Robert F. Fairchild ’60 Vere W. Gaynor ’66 Joseph S. Giannamore ’84 Dee Gordon Richard H. Gordon John W. Hawie ’82
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Honorary Directors Louise B. Adams Spencer E. Beal, Sr. ’65 Campbell P. Brown ’86 G. Garvin Brown, III ’62 Leslie S. Cutler Victor Delano John E. Drew George F. Getz, Jr. ’80 George A. Murray George M. Trautman ’98H
Ex-Officio Members Kenneth H. LaRocque, Headmaster Seth F. Mendell ’52
Aspirando et Perseverando.
Kenneth H. LaRocque
National Leadership Council Members Shawn E. Atkinson ’88 William P. Austin ’92 Joseph P. Biondo ’92 Erin R. Borger ’99 Gilman A. Callsen ’04 Lance A. Cashion ’93 Michael S. Cercone ’75 Jonathan S. Chester ’80 Matthew J. Cutler ’91 James S. Dennis ’00 Christopher S. Drew ’85 David J. Farrell ’98 Robert V. Fish, II ’83 Andrew H. Fisher ’91 Mark W. Floyd ’99 M. Burch T. Ford David D. Gordon ’90 Robert A. Gryboski ’57 Robert A. Gryboski, Jr. ’88 Jonathon F. Hartnett ’95 Edward J. Hawie ’55 F. Reid Hipp ’87 Malcolm M. Hirsh, Jr. ’67 Michael J. Hoak ’95 Chia H. Hua ’93
Nicholas C. Kobusch ’83 Clifford A. Lanier ’87 Adriel E. Longo ’83 William B. Maag ’81 Scott B. MacDonald ’74 John P. McAuliffe ’95 John M. McCormick, Jr. ’82 Wade L. McDevitt ’82 Brendan L. McKernan ’89 Kevin J. McKernan ’91 Seth F. Mendell ’52 James C. Menges ’87 Anthony D. Minella ’94 Donald R. Monaco ’55 Ryan Moore ’01 Bradley R. Morris ’84 Geraldine T. Nesbitt Constantine N. Paleologos ’91 W. Steele Pollard ’92 Peter D. Reed ’88 John Ruan, IV ’92 Sam L. Rubenstein ’85 Blake L. Ruttenberg ’89 John A. Sebastian ’84 Lewis D. Smith ’75 William G. Thames, Jr. ’79 John W. Tharpe ’92 Richard K. Thorndike, III ’57 Matthew T. Weir ’84 Travis B. Weisleder ’93 Robert M. Wileman ’89 William E. Young ’85