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BB&N Parents Share their Gratitude for Faculty and Staff

For the third consecutive year, BB&N parents demonstrated their deep appreciation to faculty and staff through the year-end Parents’ Association Faculty and Staff Appreciation Fund. More than 440 families generously contributed a total of $138,000 in gifts to the Appreciation Fund which enabled all full-time employees to receive a bonus of $450 in their final paycheck of 2022.

As noted by Head of School Jennifer Price when she shared this news with faculty and staff in December, “I am so grateful not only for the generosity of BB&N parents, but also for the care and respect they show in making sure their gift is equitably distributed among all of you.

“This is a powerful testament to the amazing dedication of each and every one of you. Parents make the important decision to place their children in our care, and YOU are the biggest reason why they do that…. It is a privilege to work with each and every one of you.”

We’re delighted to share a few of the many expressions of gratitude posted by families on a Kudoboard as part of this gift initiative.

“Thank you for the hard work and patience you put in every day to provide our children with such a wonderful education. Each of our boys is very different, but all three are thriving at BB&N because of you. We are extremely grateful that they have the opportunity to learn and grow at BB&N.”

- JARED AND DANA KESSELHEIM P’27, ’29, ’32

“Thank you for being a supportive, approachable, and exciting environment for our daughter and for us as parents. BB&N is an alive and stimulating community and we enjoy being part of it tremendously.”

- KARAMEH KUEMMERLE P’19, ’28

“Again this year, we send our heartfelt thanks to the incredible teachers, staff, and administrators at BB&N. The people are what make the school special. Each day, you show our kids what it means to be good citizens who care about each other and the world around them. We feel grateful to be part of a community that values compassion, curiosity, and creativity, and that finds so much joy in learning! Thank you!”

- THE CORNWALL/FARBSTEIN FAMILY

“With endless thanks for all you do to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of our middle school students. We truly appreciate your commitment to inspiring a love of learning, as well as the time you take to get to know each student you serve.”

- SUZIE TALUKDAR WHITE P’27

“Thank you, teachers and staff, for making BB&N a home away from home for our son as a new Knight this year. We are grateful for the everyday inspiration, challenge, encouragement, and of course, the fun toward greatness!”

- THE SHEN FAMILY

“BB&N faculty and staff are amazing at supporting and encouraging students. My children have really found themselves and come out of their shells due to the safe space created by this wonderful community.”

- MICHAEL AND NAZMA ROSADO P’25, ’26

“Thank you for everything that you do to make this a kind and welcoming community for each one of us. Special thanks to those of you—coaches and teachers—who guide and mentor our children. And a huge shout out to everyone behind the scenes—facilities and dining services and administrators— who make this place run so smoothly.”

- KINGSLEY TAFT AND GILLIEN TODD P’20, ’25, ’25

“Thank you to the wonderful teachers, staff, coaches and counseling office at BB&N. We are grateful for the fantastic learning, coaching, and life skills that our boys learn each day. We know how hard you work to make a difference every day.”

- ROBERT SCHERFKE AND JUHI DHAWAN P’23, ’25

“We are so grateful for everything you do in making BB&N such a fun, safe, and enriching space for the children to learn and grow. Your gentle touch in bringing out the best in our kids is a great gift.”

- THE CHETTY FAMILY

Events Recap Special Section

Homecoming

October 7-8, 2022

School spirit was on full display at Homecoming Weekend October 7 and 8. This year marked the first time that many Homecoming events took place at the new Grove Street Athletic Campus. Games against Governor’s Academy began on Friday with most of the games taking place on Saturday, including field hockey, volleyball, boys soccer, and football. Families and alumni/ae enjoyed beautiful weather, food trucks, and a spiritwear sale run by the Parents’ Association.

GOLDEN ALUMNI/AE LUNCHEON

46 Belmont Campus

October 20, 2022

The 2022 Golden Alumni/ae Luncheon was held in person for the first time since 2019. We welcomed back alumni/ae from the class years of 1943-1972 who had already celebrated their 50th reunion. BB&N Chief Learning Officer Jed Lippard spoke to the group about his role at the school. Lifelong friends and classmates Bob Ganz ‘43 and Bob Whitman ’43 were also honored for their work in creating and endowing the Archives Program Fund which covers the annual expenses of the BB&N Archives. Finally, Stephen Holmes ’55 offered a special blessing which included gratitude for the school’s “heritage of freedom and justice.”

Events Recap Special Section

HEAD OF SCHOOL ALUMNI/AE STOPS

Dr. Jennifer Price has been out and about visiting alumni/ae and hosting small gatherings near and far. Dr. Price enjoyed catching up with recent graduates at colleges in the Northeast as well as alumni/ae in Texas where she was attending an education conference. BB&N also hosted a reception in London on January 5 in connection with a Round Square Head of School Symposium.

ALUMNI/AE SPORTS REUNION

December 27, 2022

More than 35 alumni/ae arrived at the Nicholas Athletic Center with their skates and sticks on December 27, 2022 to take part in the Alumni/ae Hockey Game. Girls ice hockey coach Ed Bourget ’96 continues to keep this wonderful tradition alive. The alumni/ae in attendance ranged in class years from 1977-2022.