Class of 2018 Graduation
Sunday, June 3, 2018
Temple Israel 477 Longwood Avenue • Boston, Massachusetts
We are the determined dreamers growing up in disadvantaged communities. Talented freethinkers studying in tough neighborhoods. We are the stereotype breakers. Idea challengers. Full-potential seekers. We are the unmatched achievers who hunger for education. For opportunity. For success. We are those who refuse to give up when life has been anything but easy. Who are driven to build a life without limits. Who ache to create a broad community. Who fiercely believe in ourselves and our bright futures. We’re go-getters committed to take action. Emboldened to overcome injustice. Empowered to be more. Behold us, the bright minds capable of achieving all to which we aspire. Behold us, the special young leaders changing the trajectory of our lives. Behold us, the Beacons.
Graduation Program Welcome Marsha Feinberg Founder Elaine Zecher Senior Rabbi of Temple Israel
Student Reflections Class of 2018
Alumni Speaker Raymani Walker Beacon Academy '13 Brimmer and May School '17 Skidmore College '21
Presentation of Diplomas Closing Remarks Cindy Laba Founder
The Class of 2018 Beacon Academy Diploma Quotation "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others." Marianne Williamson from A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles
Photographs by Ron Cowie
Brian Barrera Framingham
Brimmer and May School "Brian brings energy and joy into every room he enters. He has made great personal and academic strides at Beacon, and his enthusiasm, tenacity, and drive will enable him to find great success at Brimmer and May next year."
Beacon has guided me and shown me new options and opportunities. I now can shout that I will be attending a prestigious high school, Brimmer and May. This would never have been possible without Beacon. In July of 2017, I had the opportunity to travel abroad for an elite soccer clinic in England, but going to Beacon would mean turning that offer down; it was one of the most stressful and indecisive months of my life. Since the age of five, I had always wanted to become a professional soccer player. Before Beacon, I did not believe in education, and my mind was fixated on soccer. As my ticking time bomb was almost at zero, I decided to attend Beacon because I considered the consequences of something like an injury for my soccer career. It finally dawned on me that soccer was only temporary and education lasts a lifetime. I have never regretted my decision. Throughout this year, Beacon has expanded my view of life beyond just soccer. If I never had Beacon, I would probably still be in my little bubble, waiting for it to be popped!
Gabrielle Buissereth Canton
Lexington Christian Academy "Navigating through complex challenges beyond her years, Gabby has grown both personally and academically. Her strength, confidence, and perseverance will help her accomplish any goal she sets her mind to."
Beacon means a truthful and life-long journey. Beacon will not simply end on June 3rd, 2018. For all of us, Beacon will last a lifetime. I made a new family this year that will expand even more as years pass. I will never forget the opportunities that I had while attending Beacon. One of the elements of Beacon that I love most is how candid everyone is. You may never see another high school community that will cry and laugh with you at the same time. At Beacon, we have the chance to be our true, authentic selves in front of everyone. In many ways, I have learned how to become an adult at fifteen years old, and I now view myself as strong academically, physically, and mentally.
Yeabsira Gugssa Chelsea
Groton School "Yeabsira animated the Beacon community with her gleeful spirit, lilting voice, feisty competitive streak, and her saintly concern for others. With her intellect, kindness, and acute sense of morality, she is bound to make the world a far better place."
Beacon began as a fear that I wanted to run from. I was so afraid of failing that I couldn’t see the amazing possibilities that would result from Beacon. I ran away initially, but Beacon, like the truth, caught up with me. Thinking about it now, I can’t imagine my life without Beacon. Beacon is not just a school; it has become my family. I have met the most amazing teachers, students, and people because of Beacon. I was afraid to come to Beacon because I worried I wasn’t worthy of attending a private school, but Beacon inspired me to work my hardest and believe in myself. Sometimes I compare myself to Charlie from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory because, like him, I have been handed the golden ticket. Thank you is not a strong enough expression to say to Beacon for all it has done for me this year.
Nicole Heredia Dorchester
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School "Bright, quirky, and exuberant, Nicole keeps the Class of 2018 on their toes with her quick wit and sense of humor. Her moments of uninhibited joy are contagious and never fail to brighten someone's day, making Nicole a delightful member of the Beacon community."
Every time I think of Beacon, what comes to my mind immediately is the word opportunity. Beacon has made me have great appreciation for my education. There aren’t any words to describe my feelings other than gratitude, appreciation, and love because in this awesome place I have met people I love and can depend on. Beacon has allowed us to interact with wise, educated people and pushed us to approach people of all ages. I have become someone who no longer fears talking to adults or other kids my age. I have learned that adults are not intimidating but interesting. They are wise and have something special about them that makes them who they are. I am incredibly grateful to be able to talk to them more freely and learn from them. I love how Beacon has allowed me to connect with everyone and learn so many lessons to prepare me for the future.
Salah Maalim South Boston
Dublin School "Salah now sees and engages with the world completely differently than how he did a year ago. He has become a dedicated student and an intellectual leader. With his combination of compassion and his sense of fairness, Salah has all the makings of a future class president."
Believe it or not, when I first walked into Beacon Academy, I did not know the definition of “beacon,” so, like any other person who wants to know the definition of a word, I searched it up. I found many definitions, but one, in particular, seemed most fitting: a light or other visible object serving as a signal, warning, or guide, especially at sea. Beacon Academy is a light—a light that guides you from the darkest parts of the sea to “the land.” It guides you to a land where people are dancing and living lavishly. Some people are born on that land, some people have to take a boat with a light to arrive on the land, and some people never make it to the land. Beacon is that illumination that helped me see the land. Beacon taught me the essence of hard work. I went from playing basketball every day of my life to studying vocabulary every free moment of my life. This year has changed my life completely, and it would not have been possible without Beacon.
Laylanie Matos Dorchester
Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay "Laylanie faces every challenge with humility, determination, and a smile. Her kindness and amiable nature have made Laylanie a beloved member of the Class of 2018, and she is sure to thrive at the Waldorf School of Massachusetts Bay next year."
Beacon has changed my life completely! It’s crazy how it’s been a year already, and I’m graduating from this amazing, one-of-a-kind school. A year ago, if someone had told me that I would be attending an independent high school with full aid, I would have thought they were playing some kind of joke on me. Beacon is where I showed all my emotions and experienced ups and downs with my friends and teachers during a grueling year. At my previous school, I never truly had a group of friends who would support me through difficult times. That all changed when I came to Beacon. I met the most amazing 17 people who would have a major impact on my life every day. Beacon is really a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I am glad I made it count.
Albert McField Mattapan
Belmont Hill School "With one goal in mind when he entered Beacon, Albert pushed himself through every challenge, determined to become the student he needed to be to attain that goal. With his honesty, charisma, style, and a laugh that echoed through the Beacon hallways, Albert will blaze his own trail at his new school."
As the year has unfolded, I have become a lot more humble and thankful for all that the teachers and my peers have done for me. At my previous school, I had this mentality where I thought I always had to be the best at everything and brag about my accomplishments. It took a long time for me to realize that at Beacon I was in a community where students and teachers wanted everyone to succeed. When I saw this, I realized that there was no longer a reason to act cocky. With this reflection, I have come to understand that everyone has individual strengths and weaknesses, and I no longer view every aspect of life as a competition. I am so thankful that my teachers and peers helped me change academically but also as a person.
Neil Mendez Revere
Berwick Academy "Like a Polaroid developing before our eyes, Neil emerged as a consummate student, an eager conversationalist, and a cornerstone of the Beacon community. He enthusiastically soaked up every ounce of instruction at Beacon and will be a star in high school."
During the Beacon summer session, I was a quiet kid. I didn’t socialize with the other kids, and I sat alone with the only other person I knew during lunch. Every day I would notice the other kids enjoying their time talking to each other, but I did nothing to change because I was too shy. I had always gone through school this way, but Beacon was different. They didn’t let the quiet kids slide. I left my comfort zone and became the most social person I have ever been. I have met many great people and formed a family that I love. This year I also became so academically engaged that I fix my peers’ grammar all the time and enjoy it. Beacon has changed me in so many ways. I cannot explain them all, but I would like to thank them for everything they have done for me.
Destiny Montero Hyde Park
Northfield Mount Hermon School "Smart, inquisitive, and kind, Destiny has been a quiet but critical member of this year’s class. She has helped to set a high bar for academic achievement, and we love her for her intellectual curiosity, generosity towards others, and endearingly quirky nature."
Beacon has been a life-changing experience. It is mind-boggling how in just these 14 months I have changed. I have become more social, and I advocate for myself more. I have also been able to get into an amazing independent school that I believe is the best possible school for me. When I first began Beacon, it was hard, and I thought that I wasn’t going to be able to make it through, but this year has been incredible, and I have made some amazing friends because of it. Last year, I did not know where I would go for high school, and I did not want to attend a school that would be too easy. Beacon definitely wasn’t easy, and it has taught me to be my own person and to take every opportunity that I can to propel myself and grow along the way.
Tara Nguyen Dorchester
Walnut Hill School for the Arts "Creative and quirky, Tara has brought a unique perspective to her class. She has embraced new experiences with gusto and will infuse her high school community with her passion and spirit."
I’ve grown in so many ways this year. Beacon has broken down the walls I had built around myself for years; they truly don’t give up on you unless you’ve given up on yourself. That is why you have to keep trying, pushing yourself until it feels physically impossible to keep going—not in just academics, but emotionally and mentally as well. Before Beacon, I had always kept to myself, isolated from others. Now, I know I can express how I’m feeling at any given time to anyone. I was a budding flower, but not quite ready to bloom. Beacon has nurtured me with each passing day, week, and month. They’ve watered me and have given me sunlight; now, I feel ready to blossom.
Hadear Rizq East Boston
Miss Hall's School "Like a daffodil that blooms in the spring, Hadear has blossomed into a mature, funny, and thoughtful young woman. She has found her voice and learned to use it. She is well-poised for success in high school next year."
My first day of school was July 5th. I was a nervous wreck, sitting in the back of class, trying to avoid being confronted by my new teachers. That was the worst choice I could have made. I learned that sitting in the back during class made me seem as if I didn’t care or didn’t want to be there. I, however, have grown at Beacon and learned that appearance is important. People often expect us, as people of color, to make the stereotypes true, but at Beacon we have been taught to prove those stereotypes wrong. I changed not only that way, but I have also started to leave my hermit shell. I now understand the importance of speaking to others and making connections. I used to be shy and scared of everyone, but I have opened my eyes and now see the beauty of conversing with others.
Liliano Rosa Dorchester
Berwick Academy "From the simplest of beginnings, Liliano has embraced every opportunity to try new things, meet new people, and become a class leader. Driven by his vision for the future, Liliano is determined to be successful. He is Beacon through and through."
Beacon pulled me out of the ordinary life that I had been living for fourteen years and opened doors to this new life where I was able to perfect myself in all areas as a young man. I was able to perfect my manners, to learn what it truly means to be a student-athlete, to put myself in someone else’s shoes, and to believe in myself because I am capable of more than what was already planned for me. Beacon has been more than just a school to me; it has become a new lifestyle. Now that I have the tools that Beacon has provided, I am ready for a prosperous life.
Valerie Rosario Lawrence
St. Paul's School "Valerie's quick wit, engaging personality, and ability to manage challenging situations with finesse set her apart from the rest. Her willingness to lead by example in quiet, subtle ways will serve her well next year and has allowed her to leave her mark on Beacon."
Beacon Academy, to me, is like hiking up the never-ending mountain of life. Before Beacon, I had only taken a few steps, and then I reached a wall, and I thought that was the end for me. Beacon heroically demolished this wall, which had prevented me from seeing that there was a life-changing path ahead. Every day at Beacon is a step up that path. Every day, as I get one step closer to the peak of the mountain, the air gets thinner--Beacon gets much more challenging. But as the air thins, I have a better view of the world. Although it can be back-breaking, I love it. Beacon gives us the opportunity to work hard, and to strive for this better view. Nothing has ever felt as good. This vista is our future; it is our array of opportunities; it is a view that, as a Latina from one of the worst school systems in Massachusetts, I thought would never be available to me. Every time that I get a hundred on a quiz, I go up one step and I see St. Paul’s and one day law school. I never knew that a place as transformative as Beacon existed, but now I cannot imagine my life without Beacon.
Ibrahim Sidow Chelsea
Putney School "The first thing you notice about Ibrahim is his infectious smile. Shortly after, you uncover the depth of personality, intelligence, and humility that make Ibrahim truly Beacon."
Beacon has changed my understanding of the world. Beacon has made me take notice of what is happening in the world. My first time protesting for a just cause happened at Beacon during March for Our Lives. This year, I also had the chance to speak with diverse groups of adults and learn from them. Beacon has taught me how to get out of my comfort zone, use it to my advantage, and better myself. Beacon has expanded my worldview and shown me how to overcome any barriers placed in my way.
Zoe Umeh Randolph
Noble and Greenough School "Like that moment in a musical when everyone bursts into song, Zoe brought us joy with her exuberance, optimism, and authenticity. Thanks to her ambition, intelligence, and fierce work ethic, Zoe turned one of her dreams into a reality this year, and we know she will shine at Nobles."
Beacon is a place where you are cleansed of doubt, and your life becomes something new and previously inconceivable. Beacon allows us to dream beyond the boundaries of society—beyond the stereotypes designated towards us. At Beacon, we laugh and learn and face our history. Everyone is equal here. We come to terms with our problems, so that nothing can demoralize our souls. Beacon has introduced me to wonderful people who I am more than elated to call my family. Surrounded by caring friends and teachers, my confidence has erupted and my soul is intact. Together, we have escaped the dark clouds haunting our paths, and we await a bright future, knowing Beacon has taught us to beat down and conquer challenges.
Genesis Valdez Dorchester
Concord Academy "Genesis began the year as a quiet, unassuming achiever and emerges from Beacon a confident, articulate leader who maintains her humility and empathy. Genesis's experience at Beacon has continued to nurture her love of learning and broaden her curiosity for worldly adventures. She is a delight to be around!"
I came to Beacon not knowing how to hold a conversation or look someone in the eye for more than three seconds. I learned how to give a proper handshake and greet people the right way at Beacon. In the beginning, I didn’t understand the real value or purpose of it. I just went along and did what I was told. But as we went on field trips and encountered more people, I realized why Beacon was teaching me all of this. To open myself up. I didn’t want to tell anyone what I was thinking or feeling; sometimes it would be difficult for me. Now, I don’t even hesitate. At first, I thought I wasn’t going to make it through Beacon. I kept thinking about my limits and felt discouraged. I had set those limits for myself, and I didn’t realize that until I saw the successful outcome of all the work I was dedicating to school. All those sleepless nights and stressful mornings were worth it. At Beacon, I learned not to believe in limits; you can only keep going.
Jennifer Vega Salem
The Winsor School "Jenni is a veritable breath of fresh air whose transformation this school year has been nothing short of amazing. Her resilience, intellectual curiosity, and genuine love of learning are unparalleled. Jenni's ability to succeed in high school and beyond is limitless."
Beacon means family to me on many different levels. When I came to Beacon, I didn’t have anyone: no family, no friends, and no support. But I found all of these at Beacon. Without Beacon, who knows where I would be, physically and mentally. With the support I have received at Beacon, I have learned to deal with what has happened to me and to use it as inspiration to accomplish great things in life instead of letting my past bring me down. At Beacon, I have found friends who also aspire for a better life and better opportunities. These friends have supported me in moments when I thought my past and the emotions I felt were stronger than I am. I can only thank these friends for not giving up on me. The family I have formed, and continue to form, at Beacon believes in me in a way I never thought possible. I have been able to grow more than I ever thought possible. I will now be able to change the way life goes for my family and for the generations to come.
Anthony Wright Hyde Park
Groton School "Anthony's powerful yet consistent journey to the finish line is remarkable. Though there were obstacles thrown in his way, his ability to persist in the face of adversity in a humble, genuine way makes Anthony the personification of Beacon."
Beacon is so much more than just a 14 month program to give motivated students an opportunity to attend an independent school. To me, Beacon was a giant puzzle that challenged me intellectually, morally, physically, and mentally. When I first came to Beacon, I began with a few pieces to this puzzle. Little did I know, I had a lot more work to do. The intellectual and physical parts were the two pieces I knew from the start I had to improve upon, and I enjoyed progressing beyond those two obstacles. But, the moral and mental parts were the ones that blindsided me and challenged me the most. Throughout these 14 months, I learned what it means to have integrity and mental toughness. Beacon is not just a school to hone your academic skills; it is a community whose main priority is to shape each student into the most moral and genuine person possible.
High School Placement 2006-2018 Archbishop Williams High School Aanoucheka Presume ‘09 Christina Nwokeji ‘16 Beaver Country Day School Jasmin Saunders ’06 Bedford High School Latia Durant ‘08 Belmont High School Omari Welch ‘08 Belmont Hill School Bashiru Akinfolarin ‘06 Isiah Robinson ‘09 Robert Celado ‘12 Macdony Charles ‘14 Ysael Porro ‘16 Mauricio Rodriguez ‘16 Stalin Polanco '17 Albert McField '18 Berwick Academy Neil Mendez '18 Liliano Rosa '18 Boston College High School David McQuillan ‘06 Jaleel Johnson ‘09 Abel Tesema ‘13 Boston Trinity Academy Leslie Orellana ‘13 Brimmer and May School Shalise Depina ‘09 Dora Garcia ‘11 Melodie Vo ‘12 Anthony Anderson ‘13 Alexis Ifill ‘13 Raymani Walker ‘13 Goziem [Geo] Echebiri ‘14 Steven Ramsden ‘15 Nayely Peña ‘16 Marianne Alagos '17 Quinton Nsamba '17 Brian Barrera '18 Buckingham Browne & Nichols School Celia Alvarez ‘06 Kendrick Evans ‘06 Corey Gregory ‘06 Kyle Umemba ‘07 Axel Lopez ‘09 Diarra English ‘11 Damon Levin ‘12 Marki Gaffey ‘13 Eptisam Kassim ‘13 Kingsley Umemba ‘13 Taylor Davis ‘14 Danny Matos ‘15
Teejay Cardoso '17 Stephanie Gutierrez '17 Nicole Heredia '18 Buxton School Amanda Ringland ‘11 Isaac Taye ‘12 Cheyanne Williams ‘13 Renaldo Payne ‘14 Brandon Asare ‘15 Moika Carroll Jean-Louis ‘15 Adrian Aguasvivas '17 Jusmaylin Melo '17 The Cambridge School of Weston Eli Scribner-Moore ‘09 Felicia Imbriano ‘10 Denisha Davis ‘11 Lydia Aguilar ‘15 Jose Melo ‘15 Cathedral High School Gregory DeSouza ‘06 Alex Pagan ‘07 Sean Elad ‘09 Derrick Stone ‘09 Valerie Monterrey ‘13 Oscar Monterrey ‘14 Toni Woods ‘14 Edwin Jones ‘15 Catholic Memorial School Rashaan Bryant ‘10 Ravendra Seenanan ‘10 Julian Reyes ‘11 Michael Hastings '18 Chapel Hill – Chauncy Hall School Joshua Smith ‘06 Elizabeth Baxter ‘07 Aaron Haynes ‘07 Chelsea High School John Castro ‘08 College Bound Elizabeth Saldana ‘06 Commonwealth School Kai Palmer-Dunning ‘07 Diana Martinez ‘09 Carishmar Moore ‘10 Jessica Maldonado ‘11 Faria Afreen ‘12 Rafael Santana ‘13 Symone Stephens ‘14 Tajah Thomas '14 Community Charter School of Cambridge Stevie Jenkins ‘06 Concord Academy Hugo Desius ‘07
Tiffany Nova ‘07 Zora Jackson-Bartelmus ‘09 Maya Luckett ‘10 Matthew Scott ‘10 Leandra De los Santos ‘11 Jennifer Rojas ‘12 Karen Barahona ‘13 Katherine Barahona ‘14 Stefano Amador ‘15 Bryan Asare ‘15 Ceili Lemus ‘15 Jerry Lamothe '17 Meleah Neely '17 Genesis Valdez '18 Cristo Rey Boston High School Marga Celado ‘06 Nairet Olivo ‘07 Darious Crosby ‘10 Keyla Delacruz-Abreu ‘10 Joel Diaz ‘10 Kenny Previlon ‘10 Christline Williams ‘10 Britania Guerra ‘12 Josue Hurtado ‘12 Carolyn Castillo ‘13 Dana Hall School Meghan Le ‘07 Mima Kaba ‘08 Diane Previlon ‘11 Ogugua Uchendu ‘12 Wendy Gomez ‘13 Naomi Kalombo ‘14 Brittney Smith ‘15 Dublin School Exavion Clerveau '17 Salah Maalim '18 Elizabeth Seton Academy Elizabeth Saldana '06 Ashley Miller '09 Fryeburg Academy Stanford White ‘10 Angel Escalante ‘11 Henry Santana ‘11 Catherine Ashley ‘12 Trishala Manandhar ‘13 Zenobia Houston ‘14 Jabraun [Cobey] Johnson ‘14 Tyreece Jeffreys ‘15 Cullen Pietrantonio ‘16 Kiana Watkins ‘16 Gould Academy Tutu Ekpebor ‘08 Kayley Cadet ‘15 Wyman Ward ‘15
Karizma Baez ‘16 Wesley Ward '17 The Governor’s Academy Nicholas Osarenren ‘13 Groton School Joseph Scott ‘08 Yeabsira Gugssa '18 Anthony Wright '18 The Gunnery School Johnathan Charles ‘06 Justin Charles ‘06 Hebron Academy Joshua Celado ‘11 Ronald Miller ‘12 Holderness School Tyquan Ekejiuba ‘08 Salamarie Frazier ‘08 Iashai Stephens ‘09 The Hotchkiss School Isabella Altieri ‘11 Kents Hill School Roger Perez ‘07 Miranda Vilain ‘10 Liz Torres ‘11 Leah Herbin ‘14 Darius Hinds ‘14 Emmanuel Bajjabayira ‘15 Venessa Tebesigwa ‘16 Tyler Wright ‘16 Kimball Union Academy Eli Ward ’07 Lawrence Academy Robert Gutierrez ‘07 Lexington Christian Academy Chantal Clerveaux ‘13 Irmée Rojas Cordero ‘15 Saidah Bien-Amie ‘16 Khanh Huynh ‘16 Gabrielle Buissereth '18 The Masters School Laura Hughes ‘09 Meridian Academy Malek Colaylat ‘12 Hobie Diaz ‘12 Stephen Mondesir ‘16 Middlesex School Idalina Pina ‘14 Alene Fernandes ‘16 Milton Academy Jude Simplice ‘11 Annabell Asare ‘12 Carlos Alvarado '17 Anthony Mora '17 Miss Hall's School Adelis Liriano '17 Davida Wright '17 Hadear Rizq '18
New Hampton School Abner Logan ‘08 Marquice Jackson ‘08 Briana Cardwell ‘09 Krystina McClure ‘09 Claudia Amador ‘10 Newton Country Day School Rachel Kalombo ‘12 Sominishia Wright ‘13 Anaya Depina '17 Noble and Greenough School Gregory Bullock ‘08 Jerry Lherisson ‘08 Kajayla Boyd ‘14 Chidubem Umeh ‘14 Chibueze Ikeogu ‘15 Priscilla Singleton ‘15 Iara Silva ‘16 Zoe Umeh '18 Northfield Mount Hermon School Destiny Montero '18 John D. O’Bryant School Ivanna Perez ‘11 Phillips Academy Andover Samantha Craig ‘08 Phillips Exeter Academy Cristina Hughes ‘07 The Piney Woods School Karrisha Gillespie ‘11 Portsmouth Abbey School Malik Bernadeau ‘10 Proctor Academy Mekhi Wright-Hopkins ‘11 The Putney School Ibrahim Sidow '18 The Roxbury Latin School Ahmed Abdelrahman ‘14 St. George’s School Phoebe Manning ‘07 Arena Manning ‘08 Sterling Etheridge ‘11 George Ogenah ‘16 Makai Murray '17 St. Mark’s School Nyesha Hannah-Wornum ‘07 Laura Sanchez ‘10 Jasmine Williams ‘12 Elon Stefan '17 St. Paul’s School Kamaru Oseni ‘17 Kashetu Oseni '17 Valerie Rosario '18 St. Sebastian’s School Jalen Thornton ‘08 Sonny Huang ‘12 Stoneleigh-Burnham School Brittni Black ‘07 Monée Neal ‘08
Tabor Academy Carlos Lopes ‘06 Thayer Academy Eddie McDonald ‘07 Kishan Seenanan ‘09 Torian Kidd ‘13 Nadia Cruz ‘16 Persia Cruz ‘16 Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay Maria Cornier ‘09 Alyssandra Taylor ‘09 Auston James ‘10 Hannah Morales ‘10 Kneide Nascimento ‘11 Shaina Omoroghomwan ‘12 Jarius Kidd ‘15 Erika Maldonado Garcia ‘16 Grace Williams ‘16 Julie Oliveira '17 T'Nysha Peete '17 Laylanie Matos '18 Walnut Hill School for the Arts Angelica Estrella '17 Tara Nguyen '18 Wilbraham & Monson Academy Zipporah Robinson ‘08 Wilton High School Hui Lu ‘09 The Williston Northampton School Dennishia Bell ‘06 The Winchendon School Colin Thomas '10 Nicholas Uchendu '10 Danny Depina '17 The Winsor School Melody He '07 Myjah Snape '08 Jennifer Vega '18 Worcester Academy Michael Prentice '07 Ricky Leggett '08 Note: Some alumni are attending and/or have graduated from a high school other than the one in which they were initially placed.
Colleges 2006-2014 Allegheny College American University (2) Assumption College Babson College Bard College Barnard College (3) Barry University Bates College (2) Benjamin Franklin Institute Bentley University (2) Boston College (2) Bowdoin College (3) Brandeis University (2) Bryant University Bunker Hill Community College (10) Central Connecticut State University Colby College College of the Holy Cross (4) College of Wooster Colorado College Connecticut College (7) Curry College Dartmouth College Davidson College Elms College Emmanuel College George Washington University (4) Georgetown University Goucher College Hamilton College Hampton University Hartford University Haverford College (2) Howard University Hunter College Kenyon College La Salle University Lasell College (2) Long Island University Brooklyn Loyola University New Orleans Massachusetts Bay Community College (2) Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts McDaniel College Merrimack College (2) Moravian College Mount Ida College Muhlenberg College (2)
New College of the Humanities New York University Nichols College (2) Northeastern University (2) Northeastern University - Foundation Year (2) Ohio Wesleyan University (2) Plymouth State College Princeton University Providence College (3) Quincy College Quinnipiac University (2) Robert Morris University (2) Roger Williams University Roxbury Community College (2) Salem State University Simmons College (3) Skidmore College (3) Smith College (3) Southern New Hampshire University (2) Suffolk University Syracuse University Trinity College Tufts University (3) Tulane University UMass Amherst (5) UMass Boston (8) UMASS Boston Honors College UMass Dartmouth UMass Lowell (4) Union College United States Air Force University of Hartford University of Maryland University of Miami University of New England University of New Mexico University of Tampa Vassar College Wellesley College Wentworth Institute of Technology Wesleyan University Wheaton College Wheelock College (2) Deerfield Academy - PG Year Loomis Chaffee - PG year
Congratulations The Class of 2014 is heading to college!
(Nicholas Osarenren '13 is joining them after completing a PG year.)
Ahmed Abdelrahman Bowdoin College
Naomi Kalombo Haverford College
Katherine Barahona College of the Holy Cross
Jabraun [Cobey] Johnson University of New England
Kajayla Boyd Wesleyan University
Oscar Monterrey UMass Lowell
Macdony Charles Bates College
Renaldo Payne Skidmore College
Taylor Davis University of Miami
Idalina Pina Davidson College
Goziem [Geo] Echebiri Davidson College
Tajah Thomas Howard University
Leah Herbin Trinity College
Chidubem Umeh Bates College
Toni Woods Darius Hinds Smith College College of Wooster Nicholas Osarenren '13 Hamilton College
These members of the Class of 2010 are graduating college! Claudia Amador Wheelock College
Kenny Previlon Elms College
Malik Bernadeau Quinnipiac University
Laura Sanchez UMass Amherst
Felicia Imbriano UMass Dartmouth
Matthew Scott Union College
Maya Luckett Kenyon College
Colin Thomas, Jr. Providence College
Carishmar Moore Wheelock College
Nicholas Uchendu Assumption College Christline Williams UMass Amherst
Amy McCarthy, Chair Mary Rivet, Vice-Chair Anna Afeyan, Treasurer Dennishia Bell ‘06 Janet Berkeley Deedie Bouscaren David Chapin Lyndsay Charron Priscilla Cohen McLane Cover Lisa DiAdamo Jennifer Dolins Marsha Feinberg, Founder Cindy Laba, Founder Ellie Loughlin Jessica Lutzker Rebecca Mailer-Howat Julie McKenna Victoria Munroe Allyce Najimy Kevin Parke Michael Rubenstein Ann Ryan Lorraine Smith P’06 Beth Stonebraker Robert M. Thomas, Jr. Carolyn M. Peter, Chair Emerita Katherine Fisher, Clerk
Faculty & STaff
Board of Trustees
Beacon Academy Leadership Nicole Baker Director of Engagement Marsha Feinberg Founder Rebecca Forrester College Advisor Keely Jones Director of Operations Cindy Laba Founder Emily Mitchell Math Teacher Eric Nett Writing Teacher, Dean of Alumni Academics Karene Pierre Bookkeeper Sarah Smith Program Director Tess Stevens Development and Design Associate Anne-Marie Yu-Phelps English Teacher, Director of Studies
Volunteers Beacon appreciates all the volunteers who give countless hours to Beacon as trustees, corporation members, coaches, tutors, guest speakers, interview mentors, college prep and financial aid advisors, drivers, student nominators, event volunteers, and so much more. Our students and alumni benefit and grow from every interaction and connection. These connections start at Beacon and weave through the lives of both our students and volunteers for years to come. Thank you for helping to make this year such a success. Bold indicates Beacon Trustees * Indicates Corporation Members Molly Aalyson Sally Abrahms Anna Afeyan Michael Allen Kate Anderson Heather Bacchiocchi Brittany Baker * Morgan Baker * Sally Baker * Joanne Bauer Dennishia Bell ’06 Mercy Bell Nat Benjamin Pam Benjamin Joe Bergantino Bonnie Berger * Janet Berkeley Malcolm Bertram * Deedie Bouscaren Michael Bouscaren Tony Brooke Robert Brown * Thadine Brown * Anna Bytnar
Teejay Cardoso ‘17 Briana Cardwell ‘09 Drew Carlson Steve Carr Ki-Jana B. Carter Carolyn Casey * David Chapin Johnathan Charles ’06 * Lyndsay Charron Carolyn Chica Julie Clements Exavion Clerveau ‘17 Priscilla Cohen Fran Colletti * John Connors Dean Conway * Gretchen Cook-Anderson Walker Coppedge * Cathy Corman * McLane Cover Ron Cowie Michael Curry Jack Davies Carl Dawson * Karen Dawson Ivin Delanois Hugo Desius ‘07 John Devine Lisa DiAdamo Rob DiAdamo Pam Dickinson * Sandy Dine * Matt Diver Jen Dolins
Sarah Ducas * Betsy Edie Cantor Roy Einhorn David Epstein Paul Faxon * Georgia Feldman * Maya Feldman Corinne Ferguson * Sidney Fiarman Reva Fischman Katherine Fisher Julie Flanders Ed Ford * Janet Fox * Polly Frankel * Don Frankel Clark Freifeld * Laurel Friedman Lisa Frusztajer Serena Fujita Jose Garcia Sherley Gardner-Smith * Lee Glickenhaus Jennifer Goldsmith * Ken Goldsmith Gunilla Gorman Mary Gosselin * Ray Gosselin * Janice Grady Ilene Greenberg Liz Greenwood Ted Greenwood * Lisa Gross * George Gugelmann *
Charles Hall * Alasdair Hastewell Chris Haynes Alison Hong * Betsy Houghteling * Lisa Jacobson Candi Jenkins Jackie Jenkins-Scott Julia Johannsen * Peter Johannsen * Cobey Johnson ‘14 Dorothy Johnson P ‘09, ‘14 Karen Jones * Rachel Kalombo ‘12 Rosabeth Moss Kanter * Lisa Kaplan Kathy Keeler * Rebecca Kellogg * Kathleen Kelly * Kay Kendall Elise Kerrigan Isara Krieger Smith Lamothe Mary Kae LaRose Ceili Lemus ‘15 Bill Levin * Carlin Lewinson * Louise Loewenstein Ellie Loughlin Jessica Lutzker Matt Macdonald Kimberly MacDonald Susan Magdanz Patrick Mailer-Howat Rebecca Mailer-Howat Polly Maroni * Robert Martin * Jennifer Mauer * Amy McCarthy Margaret McGovern Caite McGrail
Marlyn McGrath * Scott McIsaac * David McKenna Julie McKenna Don McMillan Matt Melaugh Bunny Melvoin Richard Melvoin Edward Merritt Chad Milner Sue Misselbeck * Linda Moffat * Roger Moffat * Victoria Munroe Nicole Murray * Debra Nachlis * Allyce Najimy Kendra Nikodem Elaine O’Connell * Tasha Odemwingie Deborah Offner Vanessa Ogenah P ‘16 Victoria Ontiveros Christian Pagan Kevin Parke Oliver Parke Tyler Parke Ofelia Pedraza Robin Pelzman Nayely Peña ‘16 Allison Penn Carolyn M. Peter Tali Puterman Don Putnoi * Fran Putnoi * Dan Rabinovitz Kate Boyle Ramsdell Steven Ramsden ‘15 Hillary Rathjens * Emily Ribatt Gregg Ribatt Polly Ross Ribatt * Robyn Riseberg * Mary Rivet Teresa Rodriguez * Patricia Rosenblatt Michael Rubenstein David Russell * Ann Ryan Sloan Sable * Jocelyn Sand *
David Schechter * Jim Scott Liz Skavish Alexis Smith Gary Smith * Lorraine Smith P ’06 Lynne Smith * Sam Solomon * Helen Stefan P ‘17 Lonna Steinberg * Robby Steinberg * Claire Stern * Jeff Stern * Beth Stonebraker Leslie Stonestreet Sara Strand Andy Strauss Joan Subrin * Leah Sugrue Mary Tamasi * Allana Taranto Bob Thomas Rebecca Upham Carole Varghese Shifteh Veyssi * Eli Ward ’07 * Janie Ward P ‘07 Mary Warren P ‘10 Setti Warren Tara West Carly Westman Ron White Dottie Williams Loie Williams * Emma Wilson Linda Woodard * Steve Woodsum * Ofra Yaakov Rabbi Elaine Zecher Ajay Zutshi
Partners Thank you to the following organizations who deepen and broaden the academic and co-curricular experiences of each Beacon student and alum. Special thanks to Temple Israel and Simmons College for their extraordinary partnership over the past thirteen years.
Achieve Program at Noble and Greenough School African Leadership Academy AISNE American Repertory Theater American Student Assistance at the Boston Public Library Asics Barnes & Noble Bella Luna/The Milky Way Lounge Belmont Hill School Summer Programs Boathouse Group Breakthrough Greater Boston Brimmer and May School Creative Arts Department Brookline Booksmith Browne Middle School Bunker Hill Community College Business Class Camp Jabberwocky Center at Westwoods Charles River Aquatics Chilmark Community Center Citizen Schools Community Rowing Consulate General of Israel Dana Hall Girls Summer Leadership Program Dimock Community Health Center Dunlop East Boston Savings Bank Edwards Middle School Ester Facing History and Ourselves Foundation To Be Named Later Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center Lilla G. Frederick Pilot Middle School
Gannon and Benjamin Marine Railway Gardner Pilot Academy Great Books Foundation Greater Boston Legal Services Henderson’s Ski and Snowboard Immigrant Family Services Institute Inspirica Island Cove Adventures Jackson-Mann K-8 School Laser Quest Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse McMillan, Howland, and Spence Meadowbrook School of Weston John W. McCormack Middle School MetroLacrosse Mother Caroline Academy Museum of Fine Arts New Balance Northfield Mount Hermon School Summer Session Orchard Gardens K-8 Pilot School Overland Summers Panera Bread
Peer Health Exchange Pinnacle Leadership Center Power Brain Education Project 351 Ropes and Gray LLP Roxbury Preparatory Charter School Russell Education Quechee Ski Team Saucony Shady Hill School Showa Institute for Language and Culture Simmons College SquashBusters Lawrence SuperFlash T-Shirts Temple Israel
Tenacity The Country Club THINK Robert Brown Thompson Island Outward Bound UMass Boston Honors College Union Chapel United South End Settlements UP Academy Charter School of Boston Wegmans Wellington Management West End House Boys & Girls Club Wheelock College Wilson Sporting Goods The Winsor School Woodard Educational Advising
A special thanks to our graduation sponsor, Wegmans, for supplying the delicious graduation treats!
Donors Beacon Academy extends its deepest appreciation to all the supporters who have given generously this year to our annual fund and our endowment. (Contributions from 7.1.17 to 5.22.18) Leslie and Alastair Adam Anna and Noubar Afeyan Evelyne Martial and Paul Alexander Angela and Jeffrey Allen Kohar and Michael Allen Rebecca Mayne and Rory Altman Kate and Scott Anderson Marie Anderson P '13 Anonymous (14) Carol Hulsizer and Steven Ascher Karen Tucker and Jerry Avorn Peggy and Carter Bacon Jennifer Weber and Laurence Bailen Sally and Lisle Baker Nicole and Jeremy Baker Pamela and Jesse Baker Betsy Houghteling and Philip Balboni Brenda and Stephane Bancel Laura Barkan John Barrengos Brad Bates Susan Werbe and John Bates Joanne Bauer Brian Beale Laura and Scott Beebe Kathleen Behan Dennishia Bell '06 Margaret and James Bell Mercy Bell Ricardo Belmontes Meghan Bennett Mimi and George Bennett Candy Altman and Joe Bergantino Naomi Weinberg and Ted Berk Barbara and Carl Berke Lisa Ulrich and Seth Berman Martina Albright and Jon Bernstein Melanie Bernstein Natalya Bernstein Ari Betof Kristin Thalheimer Bingham Sarah Bishins Sanchali Biswas Kathy Blake Judy and Robert Bland
Jeanne and John Blasberg Casey and Michael Bobo Lori Bohan Susan and Paisley Boney Linda and Mark Borden Deedie and Michael Bouscaren William Brady Katie and Don Bramley Morgan Baker and Matt Brelis Elizabeth and Seth Brennan Paige Brewster Jane Brock-Wilson Vicky Huber and Tony Brooke Susan Conway and Jim Browne Charlotte Mao and Michael Brown Robert Brown Shelly Brown P '18 Thadine Brown Michael Buensuceso Liza Burbank Kim Burns Vicky Cahill Kristin and Charlie Cain Cara and Eugenio Candal Alessia Carega Amy McCarthy and Drew Carlson Eric Carlson Dara Caroll Steve Carr Julia and Mark Casady Joanne Casper Lauren Norton and David Chapin Stella Owen and Geoff Chasin Judith and Herman Chernoff Susanne and Vinny Chiang Carolyn Chica Fay Childers Jessica Christian Gerald Cimmino Wendi and Stuart Clark Julie and Jeffrey Clements Karen and Michael Clemmey Nancy Cohen Caleb Collins Melinda and Harris Collins
Mimi Collins Elizabeth Awalt and John Conley Elizabeth Connelly Christina and Michael Connolly Michele O'Connor and Brian Connor Angela Conway James Cooper Walker Coppedge Nancy Corkery Annette Corman Laura Corman Michael Corman Tenney and McLane Cover Amy Graves and Anne Cowie Jessica Keimowitz and Polly Crozier Ed Hudner and Glenn Cunha Linda Daley Karen and Carl Dawson Dana and Mark DeAngelis Carol Taylor and John Deknatel Ivin Delanois Krista Demas Rebecca Kellogg and Kevin Dennis Tina Rathborne and Philip DeNormandie Danny Depina '17 Jamie Desmond Jane and Stephen Deutsch John Devine Julie and David Dewitt Lisa and Rob DiAdamo Pam and Ty Dickinson Sandy and Harry Dine Danya Dinwoodey Tom and Patty Doar Foundation Richard Doherty Jen and Mark Dolins Susan and George Domolky Happy and Bob Doran Downey Family Charitable Foundation John Drew Janet Berkeley and Robert Duboff Sarah and William Ducas Emily Duff Portia and Chris Durbin Susie and John Durocher Dennys Duverge P '18 Shaun Dwyer Victoria Eastus Sandy and Paul Edgerley Ghita Akkar and Morad Elhafed Suzanne Ellinwood Jane Truesdell Ellis and John Ellis Jill and Mark Engerman
John Englander Tanya and David English P '11 Melissa and David Epstein Jenny Evans Lindsay Ewing Karen Fanale Richard Fates Jayne Oliva and Paul Faxon Marsha Feinberg Georgia and Jesse Feldman Marlene and Shahe Fereshetian Cynthia and Tim Ferris Nina and David Fialkow Sidney Fiarman Tobey and Mark Fidler Reva and Eric Fischman Michael Fishbein John Fisher Aylin Flanagan Sara and Peter Fleiss John Flender Mary Tyler Knowles and Larry Flood Jonathan Florman Marcia Folsom Jenny Frutchy and Ed Ford Courtney Forrester Rebecca and Robert Forrester Ellen Remmer and Chris Fox Anthony Franco Polly and Don Frankel Felice Frankel Emilio Frattaruolo Betsy Frauenthal Beth and Grant Freeland Andee Krasner and Clark Freifeld Rosanna and Gregory Frickert Sarah Kianovsky and Frank Friedman Irene and Ronne Friedman Lisa Frusztajer Lara and Greg Furst The Furtherance Fund, Inc. Hilary and Chris Gabrieli Debbie and Darryl Galletti Debbie and Peter Gates Joan and Louis Geer Gelber Leadership Associates Jannes Gibson Kate and Tom Gilbane Matthew Gilbert Leo Gillis Carol Gladstone Ryan Glennon Julia Clarkson and Steven Glick
Victoria Moskowitz and Lee Glickenhaus Fran and John Godine Jackie Kann and Pat Goeters Scott Goldfarb Jennifer and Ken Goldsmith Steven Goode Dinny Starr and Alan Gordon Norma and Neal Gordon Gunilla and Kevin Gorman Teri and Bruce Gorsky Mary and Raymond Gosselin Janice and John Grady Alison Graham Emily Nagle and Jack Green Nancy Green Sylvia Green Cleo Greenwood Liz and Arthur Greenwood Dru and Ted Greenwood Stacey and Michael Griffin Lindsay Grindle Claudia and Peter Grose Marni and Jay Grossman Katharine Olmsted and John Grossman Kim and Jon Guerster Polly Cummings and George Gugelmann Judy Guild Robert Gutierrez '07 Phu Ha Ellen Cohen and Daniel Haber Nastaran Hakimi Ann and John Hall Pamela Harding Alfreda Harris Emily and Tom Haslett Bill Henderson Drew Hendrickson Kristine and Robert Higgins Wendy and Lucius Hill Minnie Ames and Brian Hirschfeld Lisa Gross and Richard Hoffman Carol F. Hogan Anne Holtzworth Jeff Homer Alison and Michael Hong Bo Hoppin Oneda Horne Connie Coburn and James Houghton Laura Hrasky Cristina Hughes '07 Amanda Hultin Sari Korman and John Hunt Leslie Hunter
Jean and Joseph Hurd Maria and Robert Ingala Lesley and Ben Inker Dagmar Jacisinova Martha Jackson Tarshia Jackson P '13 Suzie Jacobson Jane and Fred Jamieson Cindy and Andrew Janower Cindy Greene and David Jegen Julia and Peter Johannsen Margery and Curtis Johnson Mercedes Amador and Marques Johnson P '10, '15 Steve and Rosemarie Johnson Hilary and Jeff Johnston Shannon Johnston Karen Jones Keely Jones Jennifer Jones-Clark Jody and Paul Judge Ann and Ed Kania Rosabeth Moss Kanter Jill and Steve Karp Elizabeth Kassab Kathy Keeler Laura Keith Kathleen and Matthew Kelly Joan and Stephen Kelly Randall Kennedy Tara Keppler Kathy Weinman and Cameron Kerry Dorota and Kenneth Keverian Elizabeth Kezirian Vanessa Kirsch and Alan Khazei Julia King Penny and Ed Kirk Anita Klaussen Brenda Haynes and Adam Koppel Ellen and Ernest Kornmehl Barbara and Kaly Koukounaris Lisa and Roger Krakoff Anne Mackin and Alex Krieger Michelle Peirce and Caroline Kuhlman Sydnie Kunin Pamela Kuong Cindy Laba Raelene Laba Elizabeth Langan Lauren and Aaron Lapat Becca Latimore Kyle Le Linda Leahy
Sarah and Richard Leahy David Lee Heena Lee Monica Lee Robin Gross and Anthony Lehv Bonnie Berger and Tom Leighton Eric Leslie Andrea Lesser-Gonzalez Bill Levin Carlin Lewinson Gail Lewis Meira Levinson and Marc Lipsitch Rosemary and Lewis Lloyd Karin Stanley and Sheldon Lockman Louise and John Loewenstein Paula and John Lombardi Janet and Paul Lombardi Bridget and Carl Long Ellie and Phil Loughlin Jessica and Joshua Lutzker Benjamin Lynch Kate Lynch Phyllis MacAdam Ann Macomber Julie Leitman and Charlton MacVeagh Amy and Ted Madden Hilary Maddox Ching-King Chieng and Barney Maier Lindsay Mailer-Howat Rebecca and Patrick Mailer-Howat Benadette Manning P '07, '08 Vuyelwa and Temba Maqubela Alice and Todd Markson Polly and Kevin Maroni Aaron Marsh Beth and Carmine Martignetti Judith Berkowitz and Robert Martin Jennifer and Chris Mauer Ilene Greenberg and Michael Maynard Paul Mayo Caitlin McCarthy Mary Lou McColl Kim and Sean McColl Katie and Greg McCullough Ellen and Duncan McFarland Betsy McIsaac Suzanne Durrell and Scott McIsaac Julie and David McKenna Rena Bickel and George McKenna Abigail Johnson and Christopher McKown Don McMillan Jill Mehl Bernard Mehlman
Bunny and Richard Melvoin Paul Mersereau Mary Rivet and Chris Meyer Barbara Millen Lucy and Aaron Miller Emily Mitchell Mary and Geordie Mitchell Julie Kaufman and Geoff Modest Linda and Roger Moffat Mary Kae LaRose and Marc Montagner Maria Connor and Luis Moreno Carol and John Moriarty Elizabeth and Robert Morrison Nancy Mortarelli Tyler Moulton Brooke and Will Muggia Ryan Mulhern Julie and Brian Mulvey Judy Murphy Nicole and Terrance Murray Mary and Sherif Nada Kneide Nascimento '11 MonĂŠe Neal '08 Eric Nett Hung Bui and Phung Nguyen P '18 Kendra Nikodem Grace Niwa Susan Denny and Christian Nolen Nikki and Harry Nudelman Louise Bray and Tom O'Brien Elaine and Paul O'Connell Jennifer Oakley Ellen and Arnie Offner Lonna Steinberg and Michael Offner Vanessa Ogenah P '16 George Ogenah Sr. P '16 Paula Blackburn and Michael Older Leah Tran and Lexie Olmsted Orchard Foundation Elizabeth and Rob Orgel Jeryl and Steve Oristaglio Linda Hammett-Ory and Andy Ory Efe Osifo Katie Pakenham Leila and Kevin Parke Ginger Parker Paulist Center Boston Barbara Pearlman Sarah Pelmas Gerald Pepi Abraham Perlman Foundation Erica Pernell Sandy and Don Perrin
Antonia and Pat Perry Bianca and Craig Peskin Carolyn and Georges Peter John Petrowsky Karene Pierre Maria-Paz Pitarque Pamela Pleasants Ellen Porter Kate and James Potter Lauren Pressler Sue and Bernie Pucker Tali Puterman Fran and Don Putnoi Deborah Polansky and Eric Putnoi Rita Rabb Stacie Radar Pam Reynolds-Rajpal and Shashi Rajpal Genieve and Steve Rankel Hillary and Peter Rathjens Jane Reynolds Polly Ross Ribatt and Gregg Ribatt Kathleen Richards Katie and Ned Rimer Deborah and Joseph Robbins Kyja Robinson Teresa Rodriguez Carol Downs and Charlie Rose Pam Moore and Charlie Rose Patricia and Michael Rosenblatt Sally Abrahms and David Rosenthal Julia Rosenthal Barbara and Rob Rosiello Susan and Chuck Ross Deborah Offner and Sam Roth Janis Rothbard Nancy Routh Cindy and Martin Rowe Elizabeth Skavish and Michael Rubenstein Rochelle Rubenstein Chris Parker and Stewart Rubenstein William Rubenstein Jill Block and Wade Rubinstein Matt Ruby David Russell Ann and Tony Ryan Sloan and Robert Sable Rosanna Salcedo Victoria Munroe and Eric Saltzman Anni and Charles Santry Michael Sardinas Peter Schastny Gail and David Schechter Kate Enroth and Dana Schmaltz
Jackie Jenkins-Scott and Jim Scott Jenny Netzer and Ellis Seidman Margo Seltzer Robby Steinberg and Avishai Shafrir Meg Shannon Michael Shannon Lynn Clark and Joe Shapiro Beth Shuman Fay and William Shutzer Caroline Erisman and John Silberstein Angela Singleton-Scott P '08, '10 Cindy and James Sippel Nora Devlin and Jim Sloman Joan Rachlin and Seymour Small Manera and Anthony Smith Kim and David Smith Evelyn Smith Lynne and Gary Smith Lorraine Smith P '06 Lynn Uhrich Smith Celena and Marcus Smith Mark Smith Carol Marine and Rick Smith Sherley Gardner Smith David Smoyer Amy Smucker Sam Solomon Anna and Jack Sommers David Spear Phyllis Spear Robin Spear Sam Spear Alana Spencer Susan Reuter and Roger Spingarn Della Spring Joanne Staniscia Cynthia Katz and Daniel Stapleton Marjorie Staub Carolyn Stafford Stein and Eric Stein Gretchen Stein Anne Maasland and Jeremy Stein Peter Steinmetz Erica and Don Stern Claire and Jeffrey Stern Nancy and Bruce Stevens Tess Stevens Mary McFadden and Larry Stifler Jeremy Stillings Trina and Newcomb Stillwell Steve Stodola Jeanie Ungerleider and Wiliam Stone Leslie Stonebraker Beth and Michael Stonebraker
Leslie and John Stonestreet Donna and Bob Storer Ellen and Robert Strunk Heidi Stuber Maite Suarez-Rivas Joan and Steve Subrin Sharon and Jeff Swan Gerri and Ken Sweder Kerry and Brendan Swords Lynn and Ed Taff Mary and Steven Tamasi Jadihel Taveras Patricia Taylor P '06 Diane Teal Polly Hoppin and Bob Thomas Gloria Thompson Mary and John Toscano Rebecca Tricoche Dawn and Jim Tringas Priscilla Meyer and Bill Trousdale Louise and Ed Tsoi Ingrid and Phillip Tucker Alice and John Tuttle Laura Twichell Elaine and Stephen Ullian Felicia Umeh P '14, '18 United Way of Massachusetts Bay Nancy and Kent Van Zant Joenny Vargas Carole and George Varghese Nashan Vassall Shifteh and Babak Veyssi Rachel and Tony Vuolo Margaret and Jim Wade Barbara Freedman Wand Victoria Wang Eli Ward '07 Janie Ward P '07 Wendy Wornham and Shaw Warren Valora Washington Anne and John Watt Meredith Weenick Priscilla Cohen and Tony Weiner Deborah Jackson Weiss and Scott Weiss Jennifer Welch Danae and William Wharton Alethea White Betty and John White Lindsay White Victoria and Tom Whitney Hazel Wightman Carrie Wihbey Marcella and Gregory Wilkins
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