Sanford Magazine-Fall 2016

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Pursuing and Personifying HEAD OF SCHOOL Mark J. Anderson 2016–2017 SANFORD SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES William M. Lafferty President Gregg M. Somerville Vice President Kathy Nachbar Secretary Susan Keiser Treasurer Thomas J. Allingham II Desmond Baker Steven J. Daniels Theodore H. Dwyer Jacqueline A. Filak Sophia Fotakos Chris Grundner Andy Jefferson Holly Kalish Diane S. Kedash Lisa Lloyd-Washington Barton Reese Sharon G. Rubin ’80 Matthew Swanson Stanley R. Sykora Kathy E. Zabel EX-OFFICIO Mark J. Anderson Head of School Kate Rosenthal Home & School Association President TRUSTEES EMERITI John A. Corrozi Sr. L. Sandra Hammonds SPECIAL COUNSEL TO THE BOARD James P. Dalle Pazze, Esq. STAFF Editor Cheryl Fleming Contributing Editor Christine M. Yasik Director of Development Janice S. Payne Assistant Director of Development Amy Shirley Development Associate Laura Gaylor Alumni Relations Jackie Pitts ’55 Photography Carlos Alejandro, Ted Rosenthal/Izmaddy Studios, Joan Samonisky, Sanford Yearbook Staff Design Kedash Design h Sanford School, Communications Office 6900 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707 302.235.6500 communications@sanfordschool.org www.sanfordschool.org On the cover: Stan Waterman walks off the University of Delaware basketball court after leading his 2016 boys’ basketball team to a state championship title.

Sanford Excellence

On Saturday, September 24th, Sanford officially named the Stan Waterman Court and announced the

creation of an endowed fund for the Stan Waterman Excellence in Coaching Award. Hundreds of community members came to honor Stan for the same reason that Sanford permanently named the court in his honor— because for 25 years, Stan Waterman has represented the very best of who we are as a school. He is more than a basketball coach—he is a valued school administrator, a trusted mentor, and a caring educator.

Stan’s interaction with alumni, parents, students, and current and former colleagues was a living representation of respect, love, and kindness. Stan Waterman is Sanford excellence personified. Hugely successful, yet unfailingly humble. Fiercely competitive, yet unfailingly kind. Naturally skilled, yet dedicated to necessary hard work. Stan is a role model for all of us. Moreover, in our Sanford basketball program, he has created a significant Sanford Center of Excellence.

It’s appropriate that we feature Stan on the cover because this issue of SANFORD highlights the Centers of Excellence goal of our strategic plan, Ambition in Action. The goal is to develop Centers of Excellence that will be exceptional compared to schools in our area, interesting to students and parents, and relevant to the goals of a well-educated person in the years to come. In our feature article, we provide an update on our progress in the following Centers of Excellence: Technology Education, Environmental and Sustainability Education, Global Studies, Performing and Media Arts, Athletics, and Leadership Studies.

While we are proud of our progress and accomplishments, we recognize that our work is not complete.

Sanford has been an exceptional place for many generations of students, and that continues to be the case today. However, as Head of School Mark Anderson recently shared, “Sanford must continually grow and improve our program. This is important not only because of the competitive environment in which we operate, but also because offering an exceptional, dynamic program to our Sanford students is simply the right thing to do.”

As you read the feature article and annual report, please join us in congratulating Stan and all of the Sanford community members who have played a role in creating and developing our Centers of Excellence.

A MESSAGE FROM OUR SCHOOL LEADERS

Dear Members of the Sanford School Community: It is our pleasure to report to all of our constituents on Sanford’ financial performance in the 2015–16 school year.

We closed the fiscal year on June 30, 2016 and our results were strong once again. A few highlights to note: • Sanford

raised a total of $1,700,000 in gifts last year (Front & Center campaign, Annual Fund, and endowment gifts).

• The

Annual Fund effort exceeded our goal and raised $486,000, our highest total in a decade.

• The

Front & Center capital campaign raised an additional $600,000, which brought the campaign total to $5,700,000.

• Sanford

opened the Geipel Center for Performing Arts in 2016, our first new major facility since 2004 when Stephen May Hall reopened.

This fall, Sanford opened with 579 students in grades PreK–12. Ninetytwo new students joined us from 48 different schools. We are at capacity in several grade levels. Interest remains high about Sanford, as many families in the Wilmington area are recognizing what you already know: Sanford School is a wonderful place to be.

We remain proud of the success Sanford has achieved in the financial and fundraising arenas. However, the real measure of our community’s strength continues to play out on our campus. We see the mighty Sanford spirit in our classrooms, on the athletic fields and courts, and on stage. Thank you for playing a role in Sanford’s continued success.

We appreciate your continued support of Sanford and we welcome any questions or comments you might have.

Sincerely,

William M. Lafferty, President, Board of Trustees

Mark J. Anderson, Head of School

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A Message from Our School Leaders .............. 1 Centers of Excellence ................................................. 2 Connecting with Our Community............... 12 Annual Report of Giving ..................................... 17 Fall Highlights ............................................................. 28 Life After Sanford ...................................................... 30 Sanford Alumni Notes ........................................... 33 In Memoriam ............................................................... 36

From the top: Sanford Centers of Excellence are exemplified by students working in the Pirnie STEM Lab, performing on the Geipel Center stage, and competing on the Warrior soccer field.

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SRTC stage crew members Riley Whipple, Hannah LaPoint, and Emily Boyer join Technical Director Cera Babb and Stage Manager Christo Pape in the sound and light booth to prepare for the 2016 fall play.

Read more about the Media Arts on page 8.

A 5-year plan with 5 Overarching Goals 1. Leadership

To attract and retain school leaders from all of Sanford’s key constituencies who exemplify character, creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking.

2. Finances and Fiscal Sustainability

To ensure that the financial resources necessary to support and advance our mission, program and facilities at Sanford will always be available.

3. Capital Projects and Facilities

To provide a safe, up-to-date and attractive physical environment for the development of our students’ talents.

4. Marketing and Retention

To attract new families and maintain enrollment at levels that will preserve and protect Sanford’s unique character.

5. Centers of Excellence

To develop Centers of Excellence that will be exceptional compared to schools in our area, interesting to students and parents, and relevant to the goals of a well-educated person in the years to come.

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Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution. –Aristotle

By Christine M. Yasik

Ellen Q. Sawin, founder of Sanford

School, captured the essence of Sanford’s determination to provide excellence in the prologue of the book, History of Sanford School. She wrote, “Within small pinecones, lies the power to split rocks.

From the blueprints of engineers, rivers are bridged and mountains are tunneled.

Out of the dreams and aspirations of great teachers, spring new educational philosophies and schools and universities to put them into operation.” More than 86 years later, those words still embody the bedrock of Sanford’s mission and motivation as it seeks to educate 21st century learners and leaders. The “bridges and tunnels” of today’s world may not be what the Sawins envisioned, but Sanford continues to honor its roots by propelling forward to ensure its students receive all that they need to best contribute to their world.

When the Board of Trustees and Head of School Mark Anderson unveiled the Ambition in Action strategic plan in 2013, Centers of Excellence was identified as one of its five key arms (see graphic at left). This was a logical outgrowth of the hard work and commitment from the faculty and staff to provide the solid, broad-based education for which Sanford is well-known. As a result of a thorough

self-audit of curriculum and programing, six Centers of Excellence emerged: Technology Education, Environmental and Sustainability Education, Global Studies, Performing and Media Arts, Athletics, and Leadership Studies.

Sanford sees these Centers of Excellence as a way to ensure well-rounded, in-depth, age-appropriate learning opportunities for its students, while distinguishing itself from neighboring schools. The determination of these six niche areas of expertise was made with the intent to enhance the rigor and balance of Sanford’s curriculum. Anderson noted, “Everyone associated with Sanford is always striving for excellence, and we are allowing the process of this concept to unfold. It takes time to solidify an indisputable area of expertise. The six overarching areas are frequently the impetus for cross-curricular learning experiences. Perhaps one of the greatest unintended consequences of these centers is the synergy that they have sparked among and between divisions and departments.”

1. Technology Education Sandy Sutty, technology integration coordinator and upper school librarian, outlined the ultimate goal of Sanford’s technology educational program by saying, “We want to ensure that the Sanford community can successfully access,

manipulate, understand, and evaluate information using technology literacy skills in order to become lifelong learners.

The use of technology as an effective teaching and learning tool is a key element in providing students with 21stcentury learning skills that they’re going to need for success in our digital world.”

To that end, Technology Education was named a Center of Excellence, as it remains an area that permeates virtually every discipline in every division, as well as the administrative areas that keep the school running.

Facility Improvements and Upgrades Last year’s renovation of Pirnie Hall created much-needed space and a centralized location for the Technology department. Their inclusion in this hub enables the support team to be a readily accessible partner, sharing in the energy and excitement from the increased use of technology resources in the building’s STEM Lab. Upper and middle school students from science, math, and visual arts classes regularly employ the lab’s 3D printers, 2D Photoshop software, computers, and software to collaboratively problem solve through project-based learning. Dedicated makerspaces in lower and middle schools provide venues for hands-on learning experiences where students can use the

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popular 3D printers, along with other technology tools and craft supplies, to imagine, explore, and ultimately create finished projects.

Curriculum enhancements and faculty support Technology support faculty members who act as resources for colleagues and also teach or co-teach classes are available in all three divisions. Upper and middle school students now have an array of STEM electives from which to choose. Courses, which vary by year, are based upon student need, interest, and changing technology. In upper school, options include Basic Programming, Engineering, and an online AP collegelevel programming class. Middle School electives include Programming, Technology and Marketing, 3D Design and Printing, STEM Exploration, and Future City, an elective that relies heavily upon the use of technology.

Middle School Technology Teacher Jen Nightengale noted, “I truly enjoy the enthusiastic response from the seventh

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and eighth graders for our electives.

Also, it absolutely delights me when I can collaborate with classroom teachers to bring a technology component to their projects.”

Nightengale, who frequently partners with Lower School Technology Instructor Patrick Martin, will work with Martin to incorporate a new robotics program next year, bringing the current generation of ROBOTC to students in grades one through eight. Math and reading skills are incorporated into all of Martin’s first through fourth-grade technology classes, as these skills are required to complete the tasks using robots that gradually become more and more sophisticated with each grade level. By fourth grade, students are using Scratch programming and NXT robots from Lego®.

Technology Education: A school-wide undertaking In November, the counseling team, in conjunction with the Home & School Association, arranged for social media

safety expert Denise DeRosa to speak to each division and parents on the topic of digital citizenship and online safety.

Additionally, faculty and staff have received grants to attend workshops that have provided strategies to include: • Improving

the Sanford website and parent communications

• Using

Google Forms more efficiently to create assignments and provide feedback

• Employing

robots and green screen software with the news programs.

“To achieve our technology goal, we must provide a reliable infrastructure to maintain a quality educational program,” explained Cheryl Fleming, director of communications, marketing, and technology. “We plan and implement regular and easily accessible professional development programs in the use of technology for all personnel and work with PreK–12 faculty to assist in providing opportunities to integrate technology, when appropriate, as a tool to support learning across the curriculum.”

Technology and the arts make beautiful music Last year Lower School Technology Instructor Patrick Martin’s third graders collaborated with music teachers Cera Babb and Jenna Knaster to design a “piano,” which was a simple box connected to a computer.

Using MaKey MaKey and Scratch technology, these young scientists/ musicians performed two songs on their “pianos” at last spring’s Lower School Concert.

Patrick Martin (left) works on a programming project with Jennifer Daniels.

Right: Nathan Sutty and Aidan McDermott worked together to create pianos for last year’s spring concert.

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Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee (back row, 2nd from left) recently visited campus and talked with our fourth graders about the Diamond State’s history of farming.

2. Environmental and Sustainability Education Sawin’s book noted that Sanford was an “extraordinary combination of home, school, and farm” with teaching and learning taking place in many venues, not just in classrooms. In the early days, Sanford students harvested and packed apples, completed chores like cooking and laundry, and helped with the maintenance of the buildings. Today’s students do not have those types of responsibilities, but students, faculty, and staff still share the same commitment to the careful utilization, maintenance, and development of Sanford’s resources. As a Center of Excellence, Environmental and Sustainability Education allows every division to participate in managing and protecting Sanford’s campus in ways that model and teach environmental stewardship.

Our 100-acre campus helps this Center of Excellence flourish On any given day, one might find students from Middle School Science Teacher Emily Egan’s 7/8 Sanford Naturalist elective weeding the green roof on Sawin Math/Science Center. Several years ago Science Instructor Beth Whipple helped to start the Middle School Edible Garden (left, top). Today, colleagues and students plant, weed, and harvest produce, including squash, kale, spinach, and asparagus. Their bounty is sometimes shared with Chef Mike Galvin in the Dining Hall for use in his meal preparations. Lower School Science Instructor John Bell’s second-grade science students also experience the complete growing cycle, a unit that culminates with a Green and Purple Monster party, which utilizes their produce to make special smoothies and juices.

For decades, the Cab Calloway Pond (left, bottom) has been a special outdoor classroom, and it continues to be the perfect venue for environmental studies. For example, students in Egan’s elective worked with LaMotte Chemical Company to test the pond’s water quality. In upper school, the Sanford Environmental Action League (SEAL) worked with Sanford’s facilities team to plant a bee garden behind the Sawin Math/Science Center. Being near a water source provided a larger habitat, and thus pollen for the bees.

The Centers of Excellence are not just about the time students spend at Sanford, but rather how they help to position students for a lifetime of success and responsible participation in society.

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Environmental and Sustainability Education in Action Patrick Martin shares his passion for sustainability with students and colleagues, and has also taken his ideas into the greater community through workshop presentations. Many of the sustainability efforts on campus have initially been spearheaded by Martin, and he relishes seeing colleagues and students immerse themselves in projects.

He elaborated, “The whole intention of sustainability is to eliminate, rechannel, or limit reliance on resources.

When initiatives are shared by many, it enhances the prospect that they will not be forgotten. I love it when I see ideas embraced by others, and that has happened in all three of our divisions.”

Martin, Bell, and Lower School Librarian Cecilie Coker have developed a cocurricular plan for building an interactive, solar electric sustainable house, which has become a very popular fourth-grade assignment. The team has shared this multidisciplinary, technology-laden idea at local and state conferences. When Visual Arts Chair Betty O’Regan heard of the project, she recognized that it would meld perfectly with her fourth-

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grade design unit, so she worked with the students to help them complete their houses with aesthetically pleasing and ecologically friendly interiors and exteriors.

“Opportunities for collaboration with colleagues are sometimes planned, but they are often serendipitous. Regardless of how they happen, they are always rewarding.

Adding the visual arts component to this special project was fun and educational for everyone,” said O’Regan.

Classroom units of study are also specifically designed to support the concepts of sustainability and environmental resources. Whipple’s students enjoy a sustainability energy unit, which culminates with students creating projects that explore geothermal, solar, wind, and hydroelectric energy sources.

This attention to managing resources is continued in grade eight when students complete an Energy Conservation Summit Project. Students are challenged to develop a comprehensive, multifaceted, sustainable energy plan that will serve the US through 2050 and eliminate dependence upon foreign oil. The end of year “Delaware Estuary Capstone Project” takes the eighth graders back outdoors, where they spend three days

Sanford School earned recognition in 2008 for its green roof initiative, which began the previous year. By undertaking this sustainability project, Sanford can expect to extend the life of the roof an additional 20–30 years, while reducing water run-off and slowing erosion. Additionally, while not an insulator, the roof does act as an “energy storage battery,” thus reducing the heating and cooling demands of the building.

In the fall, Joseph McMillan and Mo Konneh were among the Middle School students who removed small trees and other plants with roots that could poke holes and cause leaks in the green roof.

at Cape Henlopen State Park. Here students explore and study Delaware’s coastal waters and meet with Department of Natural Resources and Energy Conservation officials. Their final project is, as described by Science Department Chair and Middle School Instructor Jim Barnaby, “designed to simulate science in the real world. Students must become collaborators as they work together to create a documentary video relating to challenges affecting this natural resource.”

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3. Global Studies Sanford’s understanding of the need to educate students with an awareness of and appreciation for the greater world started well before the creation of the strategic plan. Even before Ambition in Action, a summer study grant brought representatives from the History & Global studies department together to evaluate programs and discuss ways to ensure that all courses were incorporating lessons that linked students to today’s world. Department Co-chair and Upper School History Instructor Todd Helmecki explained, “Sanford has a history of engaging students to think globally. Fostering the sense of individuality, yet understanding and connecting to the greater world, has long been a Sanford goal.”

Department Co-chair Scott Swope’s seventh-grade course was renamed Geography and Global Citizenship to better capture its true essence. “I want this class to emphasize that citizenship now focuses on the entire world and not just at the national level. Intellectual curiosity is stimulated by using ethical and moral considerations when analyzing historical events and their impact on today’s global climate. Students should be well-prepared for their two-year study of world civilizations in the Upper School after having completed this course,” explained Swope.

The role of World Languages The world language department also supports the global studies’ effort. The world language curriculum begins in prekindergarten, and throughout their Sanford journeys students are exposed to a variety of cultures through a myriad of experiences in and out of the classroom. For instance, local, regional, and international trips provide opportunities for personal growth, a deeper understanding of history and/or global awareness, heightened appreciation for different cultures, and, in some cases, language immersion. Locally, middle and upper school students visit restaurants, museums, and community centers where

Organized travel: A hallmark of the History and Global Studies and World Language departments When Tom Whipple, Upper School Math Instructor and faculty advisor to the Upper School Service Club, took his club on a ten-day trip to Nicaragua in June, 2015, the students did much more than assist with the building of a health clinic. When not working, the students: • Swam

in a volcanic lake

• Trekked

up to a coffee plantation

• Participated • Witnessed

in a Nicaraguan history class

life in the refugee town of Nueva Vida, which means “new life.”

The following year a representative from the Center for Development in Central America came to Sanford and shared a powerful slide presentation with students in grades 8–12. This partnership afforded both in-class and real world experiences for Sanford students and faculty and helped to bring the world to those unable to travel it. Whipple shared, “It was truly an eye-opening experience for our students to visit this poor, yet progressive, US neighbor.”

they are exposed to purposeful language, international cuisine, culture, and décor.

Students build confidence in language skills through exposure to meaningful and comprehensible input from authentic sources and native speakers and those that lived abroad, including their teachers.

During the past few years, Sanford has expanded international travel offerings for middle school students to include Belize, Costa Rica, France, England, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Monaco, and Canada. Retired faculty member and frequent trip organizer Donna Sherpa explained, “Foreign travel awakens student curiosity, teaches history, and increases students’ understanding that their way of life is not the only one in the world. Their horizons are expanded and their thinking is forever changed.”

Middle School Geography and Global Citizenship students listen to Hailey Bianchi’s Summer 2016 World Events Project presentation in the Class of 1955 Amphitheater.

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4. Performing and Media Arts Last winter when the Performing Arts department moved from Quigley Hall to the spacious Geipel Center for the Performing Arts, it did so much more than change locations; it changed its identity. Performing Arts Chair Clint Williams explained, “We required a space for our bands and choirs to rehearse and perform, and, of course, we wanted a state-of-the-art auditorium for our productions; but we also wanted to have a space that appealed to all students interested in any and all forms of performing and media arts.”

To that end, faculty members Jeff Molush and Jenna Knaster champion the use of music technology and have enhanced program offerings with a Music Technology course that is taught at both the middle and upper school levels. Using Garage Band for music creation and Sibelius software for composing and arranging, students are afforded the opportunity to tap into their creative selves while using 21st-century technology skills. Students begin by designing a unique ringtone for their phone, instantly cementing the class as relevant and fun.

Students interested in exploring the world of media, or expanding on skills learned from their Lower and Middle School news programs, can opt to take the Student Media Production course.

Here students have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of print, audio, photo, and video production.

The Sanford News Network is studentproduced programming that appears on the school’s website and YouTube channel. English instructor John Fritz shared, “From content to talent to production, students are limited only by their imaginations. Additionally, while mastering production skills, the students learn about the law and ethics involved with mass communications and social media.”

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Introduction to Acting, another new course offering, exposes both Middle and Upper School students to a myriad of presentation skills. “The goal is to appeal to a broad range of students and provide specific, intentional instruction in a safe environment to help students with public speaking skills that will serve them well as young adults in the workforce,” detailed Williams. “Students use the stage and the auditorium to work on body awareness, elocution, and poise while experimenting with the delivery of memorized lines, improvisational situations, and the actual acting out of scenes from plays.”

Geipel: A hub of activity, culture, and learning Because of the quality of the new space, other opportunities for educational experiences have opened up for Sanford students. In October, the University of Virginia a capella group, Virginia Gentlemen, performed a fundraising concert in Geipel. The Upper School Choir had the opportunity to rehearse,

perform, and participate in an organic jam session with the group. Playing to a sold-out audience, the event also raised more than $4,500 for Sickle Cell Support at Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children. Later in the year, Geipel will host the American Choral Director’s first annual Women’s Choir Festival. Girls in grades seven through twelve statewide will gather and work with a guest clinician for choral music making at this event.

Even when the building is not hosting or showcasing a performance, it is always busy. In addition to classes, five private lesson tutors provide weekly instruction to over 100 interested students. Students regularly utilize the practice rooms to hone their skills, while others simply enjoy the welcoming lobby and outside courtyard for study or conversation. Smiling, Williams mused, “Geipel has become the gathering space that I had hoped it would.

It is a hub, much like the du Pont Library, where students are learning, taking risks, and expanding their horizons.”

Sanford holds a long-standing reputation for presenting stellar theatrical productions twice a year.

Working behind the scenes in last November’s offering, Arsenic and Old Lace, a team of 24 dedicated students comprised the all-important stage crew. Music Instructor Cera Babb and Upper School Spanish Teacher Elizabeth Capone supervised the students as they looked at the set design from Media Theatre, a professional set design and construction company. Using the information learned from their study of the set, the stage crew students took ownership for the rest of the project and the set was completely built by students. “Their work actually became an ad-hoc class. Stage crew members crafted and dressed the entire set,” explained Babb. “Additionally, they handled the technical aspects, including all lighting and sound.

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5. Athletics Sanford School was founded with the desire to educate the total child. From its earliest days physical activity held an important place in the students’ daily lives, and the commitment to physical well-being remains as strong today as ever. With a solid PreK–6 Physical Education program that progresses into competitive athletics for grades seven through twelve, Athletics emerged as a Center of Excellence in the Ambition in Action strategic plan. Sanford’s professional blog, Education Matters, has even devoted four articles to various topics relating to physical exercise and athletics, providing timely research

and more in-depth discussion on key topics, such as the value of recess and understanding concussions.

Historically, Sanford’s success in boys’ and girls’ basketball has been well documented and publicized. However more recent success has been achieved across the athletic spectrum, with Sanford student-athletes participating in post-season tournaments in field hockey, wrestling, boys’ and girls’ soccer, swimming, tennis, cross country, and volleyball. Anderson’s focus on attracting and retaining coaches at the “top of their games” has contributed to the expanded success of the middle and upper school athletics programs. Over

Honoring Excellence in Coaching

Head Boys’ Basketball Coach Stan Waterman (above, center) was honored at this year’s Homecoming for his outstanding accomplishments over his 25-year tenure. The basketball court was officially renamed the Stan Waterman Court at a ceremony on September 24, 2016, in a gymnasium filled with current and former players, coaches, parents, colleagues, and friends. With six state championships and 23 DISC conference titles, Waterman’s skills as basketball coach are legendary. But the words he imparts year after year to his players, “The passion and the drive you have on the basketball court can translate to success in life,” epitomize the essence of Waterman’s true mission. Waterman has also expanded Sanford’s sphere of influence and excellence in Athletics beyond its campus by being appointed to serve a three-year term on the DIAA board of directors.

In recognition of Waterman’s many accomplishments, Sanford has established the Stan Waterman Endowed Fund for Excellence in Coaching. Each year, the fund will annually award a stipend to an outstanding coach who models Waterman’s traditions and values.

Junior Robert Stafford and his soccer teammates “headed” to the DIAA 2016 soccer tournament after a successful regular season.

Special thanks to the following individuals who have made a gift to the Stan Waterman Fund, which now totals $50,000: Pam and Tom Allingham Nicol and Mark Anderson Susan and Paul Arruda Glenda Smith and Desmond Baker Karen Banta-Burnett Patti and Steve Bescript Danielle and Kevin Carroll Victoria and Jack Corrozi Sue and André Dagenais Heather and Ted Dwyer Blair and Charlie Fleischmann Justin Fleming ’14 Sophia and Leon Fotakos Laura and Ken Gaylor Sandy and Bruce Hammonds Dede and John Johnston Holly and Eric Kalish Melissa and Bill Lafferty Carol and Greg Moore Chris and Jamie Mosberg Janice and Phil Payne Kate and Ted Rosenthal Sharon ’80 and Edward Rubin Joan and Marc Samonisky Lydia Cox and Gregg Somerville Ryan Spears ’02 Sharon and Ric Struthers Carmen and Marcus Thompson ’85 Judi and Ed Weinstein Tracy and Cliff Wise ’84 Kathy and David Zabel Cathy and Lou Ziccarelli Bank of America

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59% of Sanford’s 87 coaching positions are filled by faculty members. Athletic Director Joan Samonisky elaborated, “We strive to find quality coaches to interact with our students and lead our teams.

Our coaching staff is comprised of a dedicated and talented group of men and women who truly are one of the biggest strengths of the athletic program.”

Sanford’s philosophical approach to athletics embodies the intrinsic lessons learned from being a member of a team. While it is important to learn the skills required to play a game, Sanford emphasizes the concepts of teamwork, the spirit of cooperation, the understanding of fair and ethical play, and the way to win and lose with graciousness. At the end of each season, a middle and upper school student from each team is recognized with an engraved Sportsmanship Plaque from his/her coach.

Additionally, the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) presents an annual Sportsmanship Award based on an evaluation of a school community’s performance in ten sportsmanshiprelated categories. “It has been my privilege to accept this prestigious award from DIAA for the past five years,” said Athletic Director Joan Samonisky. “It is a testament to our entire school community for us to continue to earn this banner.

We consider this one of our biggest wins,” concluded Samonisky.

The 2016 boys’ basketball state championship banner was unveiled during Homecoming in September.

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6. Leadership Studies Mark Anderson is frequently praised for the strong leadership that he provides Sanford, but he quickly shares the limelight and often brings others into the circle of recognition. Anderson’s commitment goes well beyond his demonstration of leadership, and really focuses more on ensuring that Sanford is well positioned in all areas—board, administration, faculty, and staff—with personnel that can guide and shape the course of Sanford’s curriculum, programs, and campus. This commitment to leadership has taken Anderson out of his office and back into one of his favorite locations—the classroom—and into a role that he relishes. He offers a semesterlong elective, The Art and Adventure of Leadership, where juniors and seniors examine the concept of leadership from historical, contemporary, and personal angles. Through research, debate, and the wisdom shared by notable guest speakers, students reflect on the question of what makes a great leader.

Leadership training begins early at Sanford. “Our Lower School curriculum is organically embedded with leadership opportunities in each classroom: Star and VIP of the Week, character education themes, and homeroom jobs being some examples,” notes Suzanne Humphreys, director of counseling and lower school counselor. While the fourth graders can find themselves assuming any number of leadership roles, both elected and appointed, the Student Ambassador program generates a lot of interest and excitement. With four eight-week segments, all students who wish to participate can volunteer to assist with duties such as: car line, morning sign-in, recess, and the charging of computers.

Additionally, the very popular News Network is run by fourth-grade students who share their programming with the lower school student body every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Student leadership is required for every aspect of the broadcast from the on air reporters to those running the show behind the scenes.

“We have something for everyone,” explained Head of Lower School Libbie Zimmer.

“Students run the cameras, report the weather, announce birthdays, handle the music, and manage the green screen backdrops. We even have joke tellers! It takes many hands to pull this programming together, and our students, under the supervision of their teachers, show great leadership with every broadcast.”

Students in the middle and upper divisions help shape their learning opportunities by suggesting both elective and club offerings.

Middle School morning meetings are planned and conducted by the advisory groups, and in the Upper School these meetings are led by student leaders. “Leadership opportunities, often combined with service, provide the impetus for many of our activities,” explained Lauren Ziady, Upper School Counselor

After reading The Kid Who Ran for President, Mrs. Bloom's fourthgrade reading class conducted a mock election. In this photo, Ryan Timmons, serving as Aidan McDermott's campaign manager, delivers a passionate speech about feeding America.

Middle School Counselor Kelley Seravalli explained that students in every grade level from PreK–12 are provided with developmentally appropriate public speaking events, which may be recorded or presented live to an audience. “Sanford does an excellent job of instilling the poise and confidence that is required for effective public speaking, a necessary communication skill for leaders,” explained Seravalli. She continued by sharing that the Middle School’s sports program, which feeds the junior varsity and varsity programs, teaches the students to lead by example. “But it is our total program—classroom participation, team sports, student government, clubs, collaborative projects, as well as public speaking—that add to the foundation of our future leaders,” concluded Seravalli.

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and Learning Services Coordinator. “As a school, we consciously nurture the development of young leaders as they engage in efforts to make an impact.

From volunteering in our kindergarten classrooms to more specialized opportunities, such as the Delaware Youth Leadership Network (DYLN), the Delaware Youth Philanthropy Board and the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) organization, our students are gaining experience and feeling empowered to go out into the greater community and pursue roles as student leaders.” Their efforts have not gone unnoticed, with Sanford students having earned recognition from the Jefferson Awards Foundation for Public Service.

“Our Service Club, in addition to newer clubs like the Sanford Environmental Action League (SEAL), are very active and make significant contributions both locally to Sanford and in the broader community,” said Ziady.

The tone for servant leadership has been set, and Sanford faculty and staff are working in all three divisions to ensure that its students have the knowledge and the tools necessary to become the leaders of tomorrow. Anderson summarized, “While Leadership Studies does have curriculum ties, it has actually evolved into an integral part of the school’s culture that is being consciously modeled and creatively fostered in many different ways.”

Students in the Middle School makerspace have unlimited opportunities to tap into creativity and technology.

Community Support Contributes to Program Excellence

The establishment of the six Centers of Excellence has positioned Sanford to look

at its core values and how to best align them with its curriculum. Each center shines in presenting unique educational opportunities for Sanford students. The work taking place in classrooms, in the STEM Lab, on stage, on campus, on athletic fields and courts, off campus, and around the world provides students with priceless learning experiences. They are learning the value of a healthy body, a sharp intellect, and strong work ethic and how all of this will help them to keep up with a fast-paced world. The Centers of Excellence are not just about the time students spend at Sanford, but rather how they help to position students for a lifetime of success and responsible participation in society.

This issue of the magazine features a list of donors who have given generously this past year to support Sanford in its mission. Their gifts have aided in a number of important initiatives, including: • Restoring

the Cab Calloway Pond for use as an outdoor classroom

• Providing

SmartBoards and Chromebooks for use in classrooms and the STEM lab

• Equipping

the Middle School’s makerspace

• Renovating • Funding

the locker rooms in the Sports Center

a new math curriculum

• Upgrading

campus safety

• Purchasing

lockers for the Middle School.

Additionally, the Annual Fund, which reached its highest amount in over a decade, allowed for the purchase of athletic uniforms and equipment and sets, scripts, and costumes for the Sanford Repertory Theatre Company.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, students can pursue their passion for dance in the Geipel Center’s new dance studio. In this photo, Ashley Blackwell ’16 performs in last year’s Upper School Spring Concert.

If you are one of those donors, everyone at Sanford thanks you. Sanford students are generous with their time and their talents, and you have modeled that for them through your gift to Sanford. If you wish to donate in any capacity, please contact Director of Development Janice Payne at 302.235.6511. The students and faculty of Sanford will appreciate your contribution, use it wisely, and thank you—not from the bottoms, but from the CENTERS of their hearts, for the EXCELLENCE of your decision to help them on their educational journey.

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Connecting with Our Community Front & Center Campaign Celebrates Raising Over $5.7 Million! In April of 2014, Sanford

publicly announced a campaign to “transform Sanford’s campus.” The goal was to raise the funds needed to tackle many of the campus updates long hoped for by our community. A little over two years later, on June 30, 2016, we ended the campaign and shared our successes with donors. We successfully raised $5.7 million, more than our feasibility study said was possible. In addition, the campus was transformed. Here are a few examples of the ways that Front & Center improved the Sanford experience: •

Students are actively enjoying the new Geipel Center for Performing Arts. All grade levels are utilizing the classroom space for instrumental, vocal, and theater courses and performances.

The Rubin Family Auditorium is a beautiful and functional venue for gatherings of all types.

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The du Pont Library is a hub for activity. Upstairs, our older students study and collaborate on group projects. The lower level is in its second year as home to Sanford’s extended day program.

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The Pirnie STEM Lab is busy throughout the day. Our faculty is incorporating the lab’s unique resources into all areas of the school’s curriculum. The 3-D printers, open workspace, and technology provide state-of-the-art learning opportunities.

The campaign received support from throughout the Sanford community, with 614 outright gifts and the purchase of dedicated seats and bricks. As a result, each day we know our students are indeed “Front & Center.”

Toni Ahrens Gail E. Ahrens and George Paul Beer Lilla Alchon ’10 Lily Allingham ’18 Pam and Tom Allingham Tony Ameer Emily and Steve Amendum Ann and Bruce Anderson Nicol and Mark Anderson Dottie and Rick Andrews Susan and Paul Arruda Kirk and Pres Ayars Michelle and Mark Ayres Cera Babb Eileen and Mike Babcock Stacey and Gregg Bacchieri Sue and Dan Bachtle Quail ’73 and Kim Baez Amanda Sleeper and Zachary Bagdon Pamela Baldwin Alex Ball Ruth and Brooks Banta Jim Barnaby Ceil and Andy Baum Caroline Beard Rosie and Delroy Beckford Cosmia and John Bell Jenny and Nigel Benson Krista Berneike Patti and Steve Bescript Thomasine and Alex Bianchi Wanda Francis-Blackwell and Ray Blackwell Keith Blades Becky and Colin Blakemore Missy and Dan Bloom Carla and Greg Bobka Sara and Rich Boehmer Barbara ’53 and Walter Bohorfoush Jack Bolden Diane and Andrew Bond Janis and Don Bond Chrissy and Steve Bonner

Margaret and Bruce Boone Kim ’96 and Brian Boots Leon Bostick ’87 Matthew Brandt Mike Brenneman ’49 Anne Brooking Sam Brougher Angela and Michael Brown Carol and Otie Brown ’58 Michele Bruxelles Dawn Mezick and Tom Burke Sheila ’90 and Gus Bustamante Frances and Peter Buttenheim Sandra and Norman Cahill Mitzi Cajnar Debbie and Stephen Cannon Sandy Jannetty-Carey and Jack Carey Stephanie and Ruly Carpenter Christine and Dave Carswell Lynn and Keith Casto Nathalie and Ryan Cecil Toi and Robin Chambers ’67 Betsy Chapin ’75 Bruce Chapman ’66 Marian Mei En Huang and Kwok-Wai Henry Chau Liz and R.T. Christopher Angela Ciarrocki Colleen and Drew Civiletti Amy and Jamie Clark Sharon and Jim Clendaniel Lisa and John Coburn Danny Coburn ’13 Cecilie Zwick Coker and David Lee Coker, Jr. Sally Coleman Beth and Chris Colgan Jane and David Conly Noreen and Timothy Constantine Chris Conti Frank Conway ’65 Jen and Rory Conway Chris and Skip Cook Jen Nightengale ’82 and Skip Cook

Chris and John Cooper Bea Cope Kate Copeland Lynn and Deron Correll Bob Crawford ’54 John Crescenzi ’63 Martina ’74 and Al Crompton Beryl and Michael Curschmann Kathy and Dave Dabkowski Sue and André Dagenais Diane Daiger Jan and Jim Dalle Pazze Gill and Steve Daniels Nick Darling ’96 Andrew Darlington ’15 Sylvia Davenport Diane and Scott Davenport Ellen and Stuart Davies Ann and Michael Davis Gayle and Gene Davis Ann and Michael Davis Angela and Nate DelCoglin Kristin DeRamus ’04 Susan and Joseph DeSantis Debbie Deveney ’69 Mary and Raymond DiCamillo Barbara and James Dickinson Kyle and Brian DiPietro Sydney DiPietro Christine and Dom DiUbaldo ’94 Donna and Domenic DiUbaldo Kathy and Thomas Dix Chrissy and John Dodd Kelly ’86 and Phil Donahue Marguerite Donovan Sandra and Ed Dougherty Cindy Duan ’11 Frank Duan ’14 Li Liang and Larry Duan Sandy Dudley ’65 Evie Dutton Heather and Ted Dwyer Ted Dwyer

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Marilyn Dyson Eileen and Fred Eck Sharon and Bruce Elliott ’66 Anne Ellis Mary Ann and Chuck Emely Eleanor and Joseph Enyedy James E. Estevez ’50 (Above): Hailey Bianchi and Gianna Hernandez joyfully work on Kenneth Farmer their vessel for the annual Cardboard Boat Regatta. (Right): Chad Ferguson Head of School Mark Anderson watches a chess match between Jenny Lee and John Ferguson Noura Chowdhury and Jude Hatoum in our Extended Day center.

Meg and Mike Fierro Jackie and Doug Filak Jill and Bert Jicha Megan Broomall-Filliben and Joel Filliben Ryan John ’08 Carmen and Bruce Finnicum Camille and Antonio Johnson Elaine Fiore Ann and Ted Johnson Blair and Charlie Fleischmann Mary and Andrew Johnston Oliver Fleischmann ’14 Dede and John Johnston Cheryl and Dan Fleming Alice and Reed Johnston Christy and Michael Fleming Arlene and Nick Joyner Dale and Bennett Foster Dan Kahler ’97 Wells Foster Elaine and Fred Kahler Sophia and Leon Fotakos Holly and Eric Kalish Ann and Donald Franceschini Barbara Kanter and Ray Para Eileen and Fred Freeman Matthew Kaser Kathy Wilson-Freeman and Bob Freeman Catherine and Patrick Kaser Gina and John Fritz Diane and David Kedash Neelu and Chai Gadde Susan and Tom Keiser Laura and Ken Gaylor Ericka DeVinney and Tom Keithley Laura and Tom Gerard Susan and Alan Kelly Laura and Matt Giardina Michelle and Roger Kerzner Judith and Richardstu Gibbs Marly and Miles Kessinger Tara and Frank Giordano Kusum and Ram Khanna Tara ’89 and Brian Gipe Lisa Klassman Sue and Tom Gluodenis Katharine Knarreborg ’03 Nan Goff ’03 Beth and Jeff Kosinski Leslie and Fran Gondek Debbie French and Limin Kung Celia and John Goodall Amy and Steve Kuplinski Jane and Bob Gore Joan Lafferty Suzanne and Edward Grandel Melissa and Bill Lafferty Jill and Chris Grant Debby and Keith Lamey Lisa and Gary Grant Bonnie and Mark LaMonte Howie Greenblatt ’72 Marnie Langerak ’43 Barbara and Steve Gregg Randi and Scott LaPoint Nancy and Vann Gregory Helen and Ernie Lareau Megan and David Grubbs Leslie and Doug Leach Susan and Chris Grundner Jackie and Eddie Leo Laurita and Dan Halbert Annie ’77 and Larry Lester Monica and Jim Hall Jerri and Jim Lewis ’47 Sandy and Bruce Hammonds Jill Lipton ’89 Rebecca ’93 and Brian Handloff Debbie and Tim Litten Judith Harlow-Huben and Stephen Huben Jane and Wendell Lloyd Trish and Mark Harmer Annmarie and Mike Long Stephanie and Dan Hayward Irene and Harold Long Judy Heacock ’89 Connie Conrad Lotz and Arthur Kaiser Amanda and Bruce Heberton Amy Janssen-Lucky and Tim Lucky Shannon and Todd Helmecki Chris Lundberg Sue Henry ’44 Justine Ringlien-Lynch ’54 Lisa Gannon and Lou Hering Joy and Jerry Madden Mitch Hill ’73 Jennifer and Tom Madden Andréa Hines ’11 Kim Madden ’09 Dixie Hinkle ’67 Nick Madden ’12 Lisa and Pat Holahan Kate Madigan ’96 Jeanette Hopkins Seema Malkani ’91 Joanne and Al Horn Deborah Mannis-Gardner Candyce and Rob Pizzala Tina and Guy Marcozzi Kathy Hughes ’68 Pat Marden Suzanne and Eph Humphreys Mary Kay and Brian Marini Lisa Hutchinson Eileen Maroney Priya and Gaurav Jain Karen Marshall Heather and Andy Jefferson

Barbara and Tom Marshall Andi Martin ’71 Dave Martin ’73 Nancy and Pat Martin Fran Martin Alice and Rob Martinelli Marty Matro Ellie Mattersdorff ’46 Jackie and Frank Mayer ’97 Mary Meg and Justin Mayer Carol and Chip Mayo Mike Mayo ’00 Becky and Michael McCudden Michele Darnell and Walt McDermott Marlene McDonough Heidi and Gordon McGregor Patricia McLellan Andrea and Quadii McMillan Brigid and Jack McVaugh ’67 Theresa Medoff Dennis Meloro Robin Horn and Mark Mendell Beth Mercante ’97 Claire Messano ’09 Nancy and Bill Metten Gail and Tello Meucci Coleen and Jim Miller Pattie ’82 and Jake Miller Carol and Greg Moore Jodi and Jason Moore Alexis and Rob Moore ’97 Sonia Moorthy ’97 Jaime ’02 and Adam Morgan Beth ’71 and James Morgera Ann Morrow Chris Morrow Chris and Jamie Mosberg Lee Anna and Jake Mosberg ’99 Jason Mosberg ’01 Josh Mosberg ’04 Tera ’84 and Joseph Mountain Marguerite Cranmer-Murphy and Ed Murphy Olivia Murphy ’08 Gale Murray-Lupton Kathy and Ken Nachbar Karen and Kevin Needham Frances Nisenbaum ’43 Lisa Nowicki Ken Nuttall ’95 Suzanne and Tim O’Connell Sue Oldenburg Claire Olsen Betty and Denis O’Regan Bera and Gene Ostrom ’48 Linda and Bill Pape Maria and Terry Papoutsakis Elizabeth and Bill Parisan

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Connecting with Our Community Manisha and Sam Patel Kristy and Paul Patton Janice and Phil Payne Ellie and Walt Paynter Sharon and Ron Peacock Karen and Gary Perkins Gina Perrone ’66 Fran and Chris Petersen Karen and Bruce Pill Jackie Pitts ’55 Sharon and David Potter Mary McCauley and Steve Prescott Suzanne and Nick Punturieri Michelle and Martin Raffo Nivdea and Robert Rajan Raj Ramachandran ’96 Linda and Colin Ramshaw Pam and Wayne Rapine Cynthia ’77 and Joe Rasemas Mara Raskin Karla and Chris Raymond Bodgie Read Mo Reardon ’68 Mary Reder Carol Reid Donna and Rob Reid ’86 Patti ’76 and Martin Reynolds Laurel Riegel Karen and Charlie Riordan Amy and Scott Roberts Margie and Stephen Robinson Yolanda and Daniel Rolleri Frances and Tom Roosevelt Julie Tchobanoglous-Rosa and Rich Rosa Charlotte Word and Steve Rose ’69 Kate and Ted Rosenthal Joan and Joseph Rosenthal Sharon ’80 and Edward Rubin Carol Sue and Sid Rubin Helen ’68 and George Ruff Melissa and Larry Rufo Kate and Paul Sabini Marilyn and Bill Saienni Katie and Tom Salvatore Ann Salwey ’51AA Joan and Marc Samonisky Jenni ’88 and Jonathan Samuels Octavia and Brian Samuels Linda Sanders Jeff Santoro Eileen and Brian Sarter Ali Sawdey Bill Sawin ’45 Lori and Harry Schiavi Carolyn Holland and Rick Schlack Marion and Theodore Schlack Lon Schlussel Jill and Craig Schroeder Patty and Philip Schwarzkopf Michelle and Brad Scott Robin Selvy ’05 Lillian and Atul Shah Jim Shanahan Maryanne and Jim Shelton Nancy Horisk-Sherr and Scott Sherr ’87AA Phyllis and Bill Shone Jennifer Short ’95 Martha and Paul Sims Renuka and Anuraag Singh Rodmond Smith ’76

The Sanford Repertory Theatre Company’s Arsenic and Old Lace cast and crew are all smiles after presenting Sanford’s first fall play in the Geipel Center for Performing Arts.

Stephanie Smith Elly Smokler ’07 Susan and Craig Snyder Andi and Bob Sokoloff Lydia Cox and Gregg Somerville Elaina and Bijan Sorouri ’77 Katherine and Frank Stafford Debbie Starr ’68 Dezde Stella Cathy Sullivan and Henry Stevenson ’72 Nita and Stan Stevenson Brenda and Howard Stike Winnie and Tim Straightiff Peggy Barnhill and Frederick M. Struble Sharon and Ric Struthers Sandy and Eric Sutty Nicole and Kim Swann Maggie and Matt Swanson Gina and Stan Sykora Colleen and Dave Szaroleta Heather and Greg Taylor Ilianna and Michael Teixido Beth and Don Terkula Kathryn and Steven Terranova Karen and Greg Thomas Phyllis and Bob Thomas Diane Thompson Carmelita and Marcus Thompson ’85 Kaethe and Chris Thresher Shukree Tilghman ’97 Lynn and Asher Tingle Karen Townsend Jennifer and Jay Trickey Alice Trivellas Janet and Mike Upton Kathy Vance ’76 Cindy and Dirk Vander Laan Eleanor Vander Laan ’20 Martha Aguilar and Jaime Vargas Karen and Tony Vietri Kimberly and Adam Wahl Janice and Butch Wahl Neilli and Pete Walsh Susanne and Bill Ward Carol and Ed Warner ’62 Terry Ramsey and Mark Warren Lisa Lloyd-Washington and Shun Washington Rebecca Warne-Wasniewski and John Wasniewski Robyn and Stan Waterman Sarah ’85 and Bob Watson Nina Silverman-Weeks Max Weiner ’97 Judi and Ed Weinstein Beth and Tom Whipple

Christine Whitcraft ’95 Daisy Wilhoit Lucie and John Wilkens Carole and Gordon Wilkie Kim and Scott Wilkinson ’94 Debbie and Allen Willey ’65 Noël and Clint Williams Marjory and David Williams Betsy and David Williams Susanne and Greg Williams Pete Williams Debby and Scott Wilson Julie and Matthew Wilson Rosita Wilson Sue Ellen and Bo Wingertz Andrea and Tom Winner Tracy and Cliff Wise ’84 Vera and Sandy Wohlman Brandon Wollaston ’09 Kevin Wong ’02 Kristine Wong ’06 Synthia Wong and Arkadi Kuhlmann Ed Woodring Linda Wu ’20 Christine and John Yasik Loren and Rich Yates ’78AA Laki and Swamy Yeleswaram Betsy and John Yung Kathy and David Zabel Lynn and Mike Zbranak Chunying Fan and Ming Zhou Lauren and Eric Ziady Libbie and Casey Zimmer Katie Zubrow ’10 Bank of America Class of 2018 Crestlea Foundation Crystal Trust Discover Financial Services EE Ford Foundation Exelon Corporation Freeh Group International Gannett Corporation GlaxoSmithKline JPMorgan Chase Laffey-McHugh Foundation Longwood Foundation Marmot Foundation Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Reynolds Sanford Home and School Association Sanford School Third Grade (Classes of 2023, 2024, and 2025) Shrieking Meadow Foundation Waters Corporation Welfare Foundation

CONNECTING WITH OUR COMMUNITY

Home & School News Home & School Makes a Difference Our Home & School officers for the 2016–2017 school year are President Kate Rosenthal, President-Elect Laura Giardina, Treasurer Jill Grant, Treasurer-Elect Patti Bescript, and Secretary Jackie Leo. We thank this strong team for all of their work to encourage school-to-parent and parent-to-parent relationships in our community. Our tireless force of volunteers supports Sanford in so many different ways—including serving as grade representatives, family mentors, Annual Fund grade chairs, and members of the many committees that contribute to the success of our social events.

Sanford’s Own State Fair The Stephen May patio and Commons were transformed to a state fair midway for our Fall Parent Social on November 7th. More than 150 parents enjoyed festive food and drink and, most of all, each other’s company on a beautiful evening. Live music, played by our own Lori Citro from the deck, delighted our guests who snacked on sliders, fried Oreos, and quesadillas. Heartfelt thanks go to chairs (shown left to right) Alex Bianchi, Carla Bobka, Greg Bobka, Thomasine Bianchi and a terrific group of volunteers.

Dig out your favorite concert T-shirt and save the date of April 29, 2017, for Sanford’s 28th Annual Auction. Due to popular demand, we are back at the Queen. Join us for exciting entertainment, great food and the main attraction—our live and silent auctions. All Sanford community members—including parents, alumni parents, alumni, and grandparents—are encouraged to attend.

Sanford Rocks The Queen Volume 2

Special thanks to last year’s attendees and donors!

Because of your generosity, $100,000 was contributed to the school, resulting in the beautiful renovation of Quigley Dining Hall and the creation of the new Warrior Café. In addition, auction proceeds supported professional development for faculty and staff and the various events sponsored by the Home & School.

Come join us on April 29 for an evening of fun and fellowship, all in support of Sanford students.

Sanford rocked The Queen in 2014. Live music, an energetic crowd, and a widely-supported silent and live auction contributed to the magic of the evening.

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Connecting with Our Community

The Annual Fund...The Power to Make a Difference Every Student. Every Classroom. Every Day. The 2016–2017 Annual Fund is well underway. At the time this magazine was printed, we raised 50% of our ambitious goal of $500,000. Our faculty and staff have shown their support and confidence by participating at 100%. Annual Fund Awareness Week, September 23rd– 30th, highlighted the types of projects and initiatives the Annual Fund is able to provide. The Annual Fund allows us to stay on the cutting edge of technology with equipment and spaces that encourage our students to stretch their minds. Professional development opportunities are afforded to our faculty who, in turn, bring their newly learned methodology to our classrooms. Our campus facilities are updated and our grounds remain well kept because of the support from the fund. Thank you to everyone who is supporting this effort.

At the beginning of the 2016–2017 school year, new signage and plantings were added to the War Memorial. A gift from the Class of 1956, the memorial honors Sanford community members who lost their lives in World War II and the Korean War.

REUNION 2016: From Sunny Hills to Sanford School Alumni from 1930 to 1959 were invited to campus for an Alumni Reunion on June 16, 2016.

Attendees enjoyed spending time with friends of neighboring classes and renewing memories of their unique experiences at Sunny Hills. The day’s events included a tour of campus with visits to the Geipel Gymnasium/Theatre, the first school building Sanford Hall, the Sports Center, the Kenneth Jones Chapel, Hebb Hall, and Arunchala. These tours showed visitors how some of their favorite buildings had been transformed to meet current student needs.

Lunch and dinner were served in Stephen May as the Quigley “BIG DINING ROOM” was being renovated. Photos and memorabilia were displayed in a classroom for all to enjoy. Alumni watched an old 16mm film that was recently transferred for digital use. The film showcased a bit of everything—class trips to Williamsburg, football games, “Mother” working in the “Rose Garden”, “Work crew,” and, of course, our beautiful campus of rolling hills and pine trees.

It was wonderful to see so many alumni back on campus.

See page 35 for information about Reunion 2017.

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Annual Fund

Thank you to all of the members of the Sanford community who supported the 2015–2016 Annual Fund. Because of your generosity, we exceeded our goal and raised nearly $486,000—our highest total in a decade. Your loyalty and commitment ensure that we continue to provide a dynamic educational experience, preparing our students to achieve their full potential. The following list recognizes those who have expressed their dedication to the school, its faculty, and our students.

Giving Clubs HEAD’S CIRCLE ($10,000+) Pam and Tom Allingham Stacey and Gregg Bacchieri Erika and Brian Conly Sylvia and Peter Davenport Diane and David Kedash Melissa and Bill Lafferty Kathy and Ken Nachbar Sharon and Ric Struthers Lisa Lloyd-Washington and Shun Washington Arsht-Cannon

1930 CLUB ($5,000+) Nicol and Mark Anderson Carla and Greg Bobka Chris and John Cooper Mimi and Jim Keating Sharon ’80 and Edward Rubin

ELLEN Q. SAWIN CLUB ($2,500+) David Carpenter Debbie Copeland Pam and Bob DiFilippo Mary Ann and Chuck Emely Jackie and Doug Filak Blair and Charlie Fleischmann Elaine and Richard Handloff Patty Hobbs Heather and Andy Jefferson Ruth and Dick Johnson ’46 Melissa and Larry Rufo Gina and Stan Sykora Kimberly and Adam Wahl Terry Ramsey and Mark Warren Carol Lewis-White and Dan White Kathy and David Zabel Bank of America Monomoy Fund, Inc. Popsie’s-Rencourt Foundation, Inc. Service Unlimited, Inc.

SUNNY HILLS CLUB ($1,000+) Amanda Sleeper and Zachary Bagdon Glenda Smith and Desmond Baker Lisa and Chuck Bartoli Kristin and Karl Bennett Bryan and Paul Bente Megan and Chris Cascio Lynn and Keith Casto Karen and Joe Coviello Gail and Bill Daiger Jan and Jim Dalle Pazze Diane and Scott Davenport Sandra David Ellen and Stuart Davies Ann and John Davis Gloria and Rich Diodato Kyle and Brian DiPietro Heather and Ted Dwyer Juan Espadas ’88 Diane and John Ferretti Cheryl and Dan Fleming Sophia and Leon Fotakos Neelu and Chai Gadde Laura and Ken Gaylor Kathleen and Matt Goodier Monica and Jim Hall

Cynthia Calder and Tom Harach Barb Kubicki-Hicks and Bary Hicks Carolyn and Neil Hockstein Gail Hoffman ’66 Lisa and Pat Holahan Holly and Eric Kalish Catherine and Patrick Kaser Susan and Tom Keiser Ericka DeVinney and Tom Keithley Janet and Calvin Koonce Hannah and Rick Kreidel Debbie French and Limin Kung Marnie Langerak ’43 Ellen and Alan Levin Andrew Levin ’02 Amy Janssen-Lucky and Tim Lucky Jennifer and Tom Madden Tina and Guy Marcozzi Eileen Maroney Barbara and Tom Marshall Becky and Michael McCudden Brigid and Jack McVaugh ’67 Kenny Mitchell ’93 Jodi and Jason Moore Anita and Graham Motion Stokes Nolte Suzanne and Tim O’Connell Annette ’79 and Charles Orella Maria and Terry Papoutsakis Ronet Bachman and Ray Paternoster Lauren and Stephen Petersen Suzanne and Nick Punturieri Frances and Tom Roosevelt Kate and Ted Rosenthal Joan and Joseph Rosenthal Helen ’68 and George Ruff Eileen and Brian Sarter Wendy and Ken Saubier Ali Sawdey Lon Schlussel Anne and Harry Shelton ’82 Nancy Horisk-Sherr and Scott Sherr ’87AA Lydia Cox and Gregg Somerville Savita and Param Sreekanth Sheri Stump Jan and Gary Taylor Heather and Greg Taylor Andrea and John Valentine Cindy and Dirk Vander Laan Alex Vermeychuk ’95 Neilli and Pete Walsh Sarah ’85 and Bob Watson Judi and Ed Weinstein Andrea and Tom Winner Rachel Wolf ’94 Betsy and John Yung American Express Philanthropy C.T. Bartoli Mushroom, Inc Encore Capital Exelon Corporation Koonce Foundation Inc. Lantana Veterinary Center

SANFORD CIRCLE ($650+) Ruth and Lowell Hoffman Renee Huber ’80 Ellie and Ron Maroney Karen and Kevin Needham Janice and Phil Payne Julie and Bob Pierce Kathy and Rod Valenta

American International Group, Inc. Merck Company Foundation Target Wilmington Lacrosse Association

FOUNDER’S CLUB ($350+) Nancy and Chris Adamopoulos Tony Ameer Catherine Ao ’17 Sue and Dan Bachtle Ruth and Brooks Banta Jim and Ruth Barnaby Patti and Steve Bescript Craig Boyd ’65 Edward and Ruth Brooking Felicia and Samuel Brownell Michele Bruxelles Christine and Dave Carswell Ellyn Censurato Evie and Frank Corrado Diane Daiger Leah and Leonard Davis Mark Donovan ’82 Becky and Dennis Dow Helen and Mike Duzy Donna and David Farrar Gene Ford ’70 Stacey and Steve Funk Wendy Ottenbacher-Gipe and Andrew Gipe Bill Gravlee Karen and Greg Griffith Susan and Chris Grundner Sami Hatoum Hong Hou Jessica Ip ’19 Jenn Keating ’91 Tom Keating ’89 Diane and Bob Keighley Kristi Kerins Inge and John Konther Helen and Ernie Lareau Ann and Gregory Manley Michele Darnell and Walt McDermott Peggy and Michael McGowan Pattie ’82 and Jake Miller Jaime ’02 and Adam Morgan Manisha and Sam Patel Holly Pelesko Cari and Marcus Phillips Pam and Wayne Rapine Justine Ringlien-Lynch ’54

Steve Rose ’69 and Charlotte Word Joan and Marc Samonisky Lori and Harry Schiavi Patty and Philip Schwarzkopf Ceil and Forrest Sheffy Lisa and Curtis Shoch ’90 Phyllis and Bill Shone Nita and Stan Stevenson Sally Stremlau ’61 Ryan Struthers ’06 Maggie and Matt Swanson Sarah Un ’19 Janice and Butch Wahl Joan and Mike Welsh Jane Wiggin Lucie and John Wilkens Carole and Gordon Wilkie Kim and Scott Wilkinson ’94 Ann and Bill Wolfe ’70 Holly and Wayne Wright Susan and Alan Yeow Olivia Zhang ’16 Lauren and Eric Ziady Libbie and Casey Zimmer Colgate-Palmolive Discover Financial Services Penn Virginia Corporation Pepsi Cola Company Wachovia / Wells Fargo

Performing and

Media Arts

Recent recognitions include: • Lily

Allingham and Thomas Gluodenis being selected for the All-National Mixed Choir Ensemble

• Violinists

Cailin Conway, Kelsea Conway, McKinley Jefferson performing at Carnegie Hall

• Jordan

McMillian winning the 2013 Delaware Poetry Out Loud competition and earning third-place honors in 2016

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students being selected for Delaware All-State Chorus

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students being selected for Delaware All-State Junior Chorus

On the horizon: • Hosting

Senior All-State Chorus rehearsals in January, 2017

• Sponsoring

a one-act play performance in April, 2017

Past Student Media Productions: • Live

streaming of Sanford sporting events

• Live

streaming and recording of local events

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SANFORD PINES CLUB ($150+) Paulina Gyan and Billy Annan Susan and Paul Arruda Alethea and Satch Avatara Eileen and Mike Babcock Judy and Ronald Bagdon Marietta Bala ’54 Karen Banta-Burnett Rick Bente ’00 Thomasine and Alex Bianchi Diane and Andrew Bond Carol and Otie Brown ’58 Dawn Mezick and Tom Burke Ruly and Stephanie Carpenter Lisa and Matt Carr Telma and Natanael Cedillo Liz and R.T. Christopher Amy ’02 and Jamie Clark Beverly Coker Cecilie Zwick Coker and David Lee Coker, Jr. Beth and Chris Colgan Charleyne Drysdale-Conde and Emmanuel Conde Frank Conway ’65 Jen and Rory Conway Lynn and Deron Correll Bob Crawford ’54 Martina ’74 and Al Crompton Laura and Joe Crouse Gina McCollum-Crowder and Steven Crowder Jane Curschmann Beryl and Michael Curschmann Sue and André Dagenais Jane and Dick D’Alonzo Nick Darling ’96 Harriette Darnell Susan DiPietro Christine and Dom DiUbaldo ’94 Marguerite Donovan Clare and Michael Dunning Evie Dutton Ginger and Dave Emerson Eleanor and Joseph Enyedy Carlos Espadas ’92 Christy and Michael Fleming Eileen and Fred Freeman Paula Freiburger ’62 Karina Aguilar and Eduardo Gatica Marilyn and Jim Gaylor Diana and Bob Gelman Laura and Matt Giardina Tara and Frank Giordano Tara ’89 and Brian Gipe Margie and John Goodier Jill and Chris Grant Laura and David Greene Janice Griffith Megan and David Grubbs Audrey Jaymand and Bob Hall Rebecca and Brian Handloff Kathy and Ben Herzog Ruth Hicks John Horisk Ray Hrabec ’67 Lyn Hublein Candyce and Rob Pizzala Lisa Hutchinson Steve Johns Dede and John Johnston Arlene and Nick Joyner Elaine and Fred Kahler Michelle and Roger Kerzner Carol and Brendan Killeen Katharine Knarreborg ’03 Jaime ’96 and Paul Kopp Beth and Jeff Kosinski Amy and Steve Kuplinski

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Jane and Wendell Lloyd Pat and Fran Loeffelholz Sandra Luhn ’56AA Chris Lundberg Cat Malone ’03 Jennifer Matthes-McKay and Lance McKay Brian Matthews ’96 Dave May Mary Meg and Justin Mayer Beth and John McCarthy Karen and Phil McLaurin Suzanne and Scott Meyer Mary and Keith Miller Carol and Greg Moore Alexis and Rob Moore ’97 Tera ’84 and Joseph Mountain Jen Nightengale ’82 and Skip Cook Bera and Gene Ostrom ’48 MaryAnn and Robert Palute Elizabeth and Bill Parisan Kristy and Paul Patton Kathy and John Pelesko John Pelesko Karen and Gary Perkins Silvana Pineda Elva Joy and Ira Pitel ’68 Linda and Scott Price Marcye and John Ramsey ’66 Karla and Chris Raymond Anne Reinholz Toni and Dave Ritter Carol Sue and Sid Rubin Amanda Rufo ’05 Paige and Jason Russell Ann Salwey ’51AA Octavia and Brian Samuels Bill Sawin ’45 Brett Scarborough ’97 Mary Schempp-Berg ’69 Danny Seymour ’67 Amy and Joe Shirley Bambi and Jay Siegfried Nina Silverman-Weeks Rodmond Smith ’76 Carol and Jim Stinnett ’56 Sue and Jon Stromberg Sam Sturgis ’69 Sandy and Eric Sutty Colleen and Dave Szaroleta Lynn and Asher Tingle Dan Tyreus ’94

Martha Aguilar and Jaime Vargas Megan Wheatley ’97 Chris Wilkens ’03 Juanita and Richard Williams Peter Wu and Yichao Zhu Patsy Anne and Don Zabel Jie Lin and Yong Zheng David Zinder ’77 Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc. Reunion Attendees Superior Tree Service, Inc. Thomson Reuters

CHAPEL VALLEY CLUB ($50+) Bill Abbott ’68 Tamara and Dan Adams Yolando and Cesar Aguilar Toni Ahrens Layla and Nabeel Alabbas Angelika and Mark Albright ’95 Keisha and Henry Alston Ginny and Jim Amendum Emily and Steve Amendum Dottie and Rick Andrews Lynn Arrington Susan Atwater Robin Andreasen and Milo Aukerman Suzanne Austin Kirk and Pres Ayars Michelle and Mark Ayres Cera Babb Kim Bantum Carla and Michael Basciani Ceil and Andy Baum Bonnie Beasley Rosie and Delroy Beckford Reda and Gene Beer John Bell Jenny and Nigel Benson Krista Berneike Mary Ann Biddle Georgette and Ian Binnersley ’87 Laurence and Geoff Birkett Wanda Francis-Blackwell and Ray Blackwell Missy and Dan Bloom Liz Blum ’92

Technology

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Domonie and Jason Bochniak Traci Boddy ’97 Jack Bolden Melissa and Erich Bollman Marie and Herb Bollman Chrissy and Steve Bonner Margaret and Bruce Boone Kim ’96 and Brian Boots Gwynne and Mike Borsello Millie and Jim Brennan Kate Brennan Barbara and Gerard Bricks Josh Bricks ’93 Jen and Jim Brooks Shellie and Joe Brooks Felicia and Emile Brown Ruth C. Linton and John L. Brown Angela and Michael Brown Nicole Brown William Brownlee Ann and Winston Brundige Frances and Peter Buttenheim Sandra and Norman Cahill Kiijuana and Jarrod Cann Elizabeth and Anthony Capone Leila and Bruce Carlson Laura Carpenter Stephanie ’68 and Richard Cash Jane and Gene Castellano Meena and Jim Caulfield Mark Censurato Betsy Chapin ’75 Allison and Eric Chas Tahmina and Mohammed Chowdhury Denise and Allen Christiansen Marisa ’04 and Dan Ciarrocki ’02 Gaile and Ben Civiletti Doug Clarke ’81 Melissa ’71 and Garry Clarke Gail ’55 and Paul Clarke ’56 Margaret and John Colgan Laura and Raleigh Collins Sandra Colon Jane and David Conly Chris and Skip Cook Margaret and Jim Cordrey ’66 Victoria and Jack Corrozi Kim Corrozi ’02AA Terry and Jeff Cragg Carolyn ’60 and Ray Crossan ’59 Dana Anderson and Joe Culin Kathy and Jim Curran

Some of our students’ many 3D-printed creations include: • Windmills

for a solar house

• Bookbag • iPad

tags

holders

• Parachute

baskets for testing velocity

• 3D

shapes of proteins, nucleic acids, and complex assemblies

• 3D

prints from 2D Photoshop student created images

• 3D

boats in various densities for comparing/contrasting

• 3D

animal print

ANNUAL REPORT OF GIVING

Kathy and Dave Dabkowski Fabienne Daniels Ann and Michael Davis Suzanne ’89 and Mark Delaplane Angela and Nate DelCoglin Andrea ’84 and Jeff DeLuca Susan and Joseph DeSantis Debbie Deveney ’69 Mary and Raymond DiCamillo Ray DiCamillo Robert DiCecco Elizabeth DiFilippo ’11 Donna and Domenic DiUbaldo Susan Dobraniecki Chrissy and John Dodd Teresa Doggett Kelly ’86 and Phil Donahue Donna and Matt Dougherty Laura Duke Jacqueline and Jerry Eddis Ziemi and Timi Edeki Emily Egan Wynne Esbitt Gulsun and Ralph Estep Phil Farmer Josephine and John Farnandez ’51 Nate Farrar Chad Ferguson Jenny Lee and John Ferguson Meg and Mike Fierro Megan Broomall-Filliben and Joel Filliben Brooke Finnicum ’14 Carmen and Bruce Finnicum Kim Fisher ’03 Ginger and Jeff Flairty Oliver Fleischmann ’14 Lisa and JB Flynn Nina Fogwell Katisha and Mak Fortune Dale and Bennett Foster Wells Foster Mary Francis Tiffany and Jeff Friedman

Sanford’s robust technology resources include: •

MaKey MaKey invention kits

•

Ozobots

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Osmos

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LEGO® programmable robots

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Chromebooks

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Macs

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iPads

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Kindles

•

Laptops

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PC desktops

•

Digital databases

•

Instructional software

Gina and John Fritz William Fulmer Cindy and Mike Galvin Meghan Gardner ’97 Reese Gaylor ’12 Susan and Aidas Gimbutas Nan Goff ’03 Anna and David Goldman Carmen Martinez-Flores and Armando Gomez Celia and John Goodall Suzanne and Edward Grandel Sue ’67 and Michael Graves Dot ’57 and Don Gray Janet and Russ Green Howie Greenblatt ’72 Sally and Allen Greenwood Chip Grimes Barbara Grimes Daurice and Robert Grubbs Kanta and Vijay Gupta Mary Lou and Bob Hamilton Josiah Hannon ’11 Trish and Mark Harmer Nishelle Harris-Hines Stephanie and Dan Hayward Nancy and George Hebard Shannon and Todd Helmecki Nedda Moqtaderi and Ian Henry Sue Henry ’44 Helen Heron ’57 Anita and Bill Hildebrandt ’57 AJ Holveck Jackie and Arthur Holveck Elsa and Karl Honma Jeanette Hopkins Joanne and Al Horn Joyce and John Howes Charlotte and Harold Hublein Rick Huddelson ’55 Kathy Hughes ’68 Sangeetha Nathaniel and Antony Leslie Innasimuthu Dana and Glen Isom Val and Cliff Jacobs Priya and Gaurav Jain Karen and Michael Jenkins Pete Jennings ’68 Sally and Lloyd Johns Ann and Ted Johnson Alice and Reed Johnston Eunice Jones David Kahler ’01 Connie Conrad Lotz and Arthur Kaiser Pete Kamali ’89 Pauline Keener Beth Keighley ’03 Barbara and Kevin Keir Bette Keiser Susan and Alan Kelly Nancy and Jack Kelly Karen Frazier-Kennedy and Lee Kennedy Ellen Kinney ’89 Lisa Klassman Staci and Dan Krape Petra and Christopher Kraus Debby and Keith Lamey Marianne and Jim Lazarski Jackie and Eddie Leo Doris LeStourgeon Aleta and Norman Levine Robin Levy ’52 Susan Lin ’96 Wendy and Frank Lindsey Angela Granevskaya and Tom Lorenson Sue and John Louchheim Ellen and Joe Louden Erik Lundberg ’15 Lauren Lundberg ’13

Kim Madden ’09 Gina and Mike Madron Elinor and Fred Mannis Deborah Mannis-Gardner Alison Marcozzi ’11 Peyton Marcozzi ’14 Mary Kay and Brian Marini Andi Martin ’71 Pat Martin ’57 Larry Mathis Mary Matthes Mark Matthews Joanne and Frank Mayer Jackie and Frank Mayer ’97 Carol and Chip Mayo Joyce Mithamo and Jeff Mbugua Erica Mc Gaurn ’14 Susan and John McGaurn Angie McCord Pam and Jim McDermott Kevin McDermott ’07 Marlene McDonough Donna and Jim McDonough Heidi and Gordon McGregor Meg and Steve McHugh Shauna McIntosh Nancy and Jim McKeon Patricia McLellan Brooke and C.R. McLeod Bonnie and Craig Meszaros Logan Michaels Patty Michaels Coleen and Jim Miller Susanne and Mike Miller Karla Jones and Brad Milton Holly Mitchell Rupal and Alap Modi Monte Montgomery ’51 Susan and Reza Moqtaderi Jamy and Kevin Haughey Dana ’83 and Chris Morrison Chris and Jamie Mosberg Alex Murenia Marguerite Cranmer-Murphy and Ed Murphy Paul Murphy Wendy and Zane Nashed Monique Neal Frances Nisenbaum ’43 Lisa Nowicki Janis and Pat Nutini Bonnie and Conrad Olie Betty and Denis O’Regan Julia and John Paintsil Sammie and Tom Palmer ’66 Barbara Kanter and Ray Para Kim Pasquale ’02 Jan Patrick Nancy Jo and Bill Pepper ’57 Dolly Peress ’54 Esa Street and Shahid Perkins Gina Perrone ’66 Elizabeth Perry ’09 Fran and Chris Petersen George Pickering ’45 Jackie Pitts ’55 Marybeth and Mike Pompeii Joanne H. Price Katie Pustolski ’11 Chris and Paul Pustolski Michelle and Martin Raffo Cilla and André Ra’Ifa Christine Shiner and John Ramsey Cynthia ’77 and Joe Rasemas Mara Raskin Bodgie Read Mo Reardon ’68 Carol Reid Patti ’76 and Martin Reynolds

Janet Rice Cristina Riegel ’13 Laurel Riegel Donna Robino David Rodeck ’05 Mary Ann and Mark Ronald Lossie Freeman and Stephen Ross Varoon Sachdev ’07 Sheena Spearman and Mark Sagrans Lauri Sakata ’94 Andrea and John Sarmousakis Judy and Phil Sawin ’51 Joyce and Gil Scarborough Carol and Jim Scarborough Teresa and Michael Scheiner Max Schneider Nina Burnaford and Jeffrey Seder Kelley and Andrew Seravalli Bart ’01 and Kate Shanahan Russell Shearer ’84 Michelle and Brian Sheehan Bonnie Sherr Janine and Mike Sherrier Renie and Mark Shields Stacey and Jeff Silvers Martha and Paul Sims Lynn Sinclair Renuka and Anuraag Singh Brianna Smale Carolyn and Eric Smith Kellie and Warren Smith Elsa and Travis Smith Andi and Bob Sokoloff Rochelle Sparks Meri Ann and Dean Spears Ryan C. Spears ’02 Stacey Spiker ’02 Jennifer and Michael Steiner Ellen and Tom Stevens Lori and Clem Straker Doris Strasser ’54 Nicole and Kim Swann Jodi and Brian Sweeney Wendy Swift ’46 Scott Swope Gilda and Robert Szewczyk Kristin and Andy Taub ’83 Beth ’86 and James Taylor Mary Ellen Taylor Ilianna and Michael Teixido Karen and Greg Thomas Robyn and Mike Thomas Phyllis and Bob Thomas Carmen and Marcus Thompson ’85 Whitney Thornton Nancy and Bob Titus Eunnam and Ricky Tortorella Caitlin Towe ’10 Becky and Bob Tucker Janet and Mike Upton Ronnie and Fred Urban Karen and Tony Vietri Komal and Chirag Vora Toni and Bob Wall Judy and Harold Walls ’67 Sally and Dan Walsh Martha Warrick ’57 Carla Wasniewski Rebecca Warne-Wasniewski and John Wasniewski Robyn and Stan Waterman Regina and Nai-te Watson ’89 Max Weiner ’97 Dee and Joe Welsh Beth and Tom Whipple Christine Whitcraft ’95 Mary Wiggin Debbie and Allen Willey ’65 Noël and Clint Williams

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Amy and Paul Williams Pete Williams Debby and Scott Wilson Katrina and Dave Wilson ’57 Julie and Matthew Wilson Danielle Winter Samantha Wolfle Brandon Wollaston ’09 Ed Woodring Diane and Al Wysock Christine and John Yasik Loren and Rich Yates ’78AA Chunying Fan and Ming Zhou Christine ’01 and Erik Zwick

Honor Roll TWENTY OR MORE CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF CURRENT ANNUAL FUND GIVING Dottie and Rick Andrews Ruth and Brooks Banta Karen Banta-Burnett Ceil and Andy Baum Ann and Winston Brundige Evie and Frank Corrado Bob Crawford ’54 Martina ’74 and Al Crompton Laura and Joe Crouse Dana Anderson and Joe Culin Sue and André Dagenais Rita and Don Dietrich Sue and Ken Eckhardt Josephine and John Farnandez ’51 Ann Gillespie ’79 Helen Heron ’57 Kathy and Ben Herzog Candyce and Rob Pizzala Kathy Hughes ’68 Suzanne and Eph Humphreys Sally and Lloyd Johns Elaine and Fred Kahler Mimi and Jim Keating Diane and Bob Keighley Susan and Alan Kelly Kristi Kerins Sandy and Fletcher King Marnie Langerak ’43 Helen and Ernie Lareau Doris LeStourgeon Ellen and Alan Levin Aleta and Norman Levine Jennifer and Tom Madden Andi Martin ’71 Carol and Chip Mayo Pam and Jim McDermott Heidi and Gordon McGregor Bonnie and Craig Meszaros Carol and Greg Moore Chris and Jamie Mosberg Marguerite Cranmer-Murphy and Ed Murphy Kathy and Ken Nachbar Jen Nightengale ’82 and Skip Cook Frances Nisenbaum ’43 Lisa Nowicki Betty and Denis O’Regan Bera and Gene Ostrom ’48 Karen and Gary Perkins Fran and Chris Petersen Jackie Pitts ’55 Joan and Marc Samonisky Joyce and Gil Scarborough Mary Schempp-Berg ’69 Anne and Harry Shelton ’82 Renie and Mark Shields Nina Silverman-Weeks Meri Ann and Dean Spears

Katherine and Frank Stafford Sally Stremlau ’61 Sharon and Ric Struthers Janet and Mike Upton Beth and Tom Whipple Lucie and John Wilkens Loren and Rich Yates ’78AA David Zinder ’77 Bank of America Superior Tree Service, Inc.

FIFTEEN OR MORE CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF CURRENT ANNUAL FUND GIVING Kirk and Pres Ayars Rosie and Delroy Beckford Bryan and Paul Bente Krista Berneike Wanda Francis-Blackwell and Ray Blackwell Missy and Dan Bloom Chrissy and Steve Bonner Barbara and Gerard Bricks Frances and Peter Buttenheim Sandra and Norman Cahill Melissa ’71 and Garry Clarke Kathy and Dave Dabkowski Diane and Scott Davenport Leah and Leonard Davis Susan and Joseph DeSantis Christine and Dom DiUbaldo ’94 Juan Espadas ’88 Donna and David Farrar Dale and Bennett Foster Lisa and Brian Friedkin Tara ’89 and Brian Gipe Laura and David Greene Shannon and Todd Helmecki Sue Henry ’44 Anita and Bill Hildebrandt ’57 Lyn Hublein Charlotte and Harold Hublein Lisa Hutchinson Ann and Ted Johnson Ruth and Dick Johnson ’46 Tom Keating ’89 Jenn Keating ’91 Staci and Dan Krape Wendy and Frank Lindsey Sue and John Louchheim Tina and Guy Marcozzi Brigid and Jack McVaugh ’67 Coleen and Jim Miller Kate and Tim Parks Nancy Jo and Bill Pepper ’57 Karen and Bruce Pill Suzanne and Nick Punturieri Christine Shiner and John Ramsey Patti ’76 and Martin Reynolds Frances and Tom Roosevelt Sharon ’80 and Edward Rubin Helen ’68 and George Ruff Melissa and Larry Rufo Lauri Sakata ’94 Carol and Jim Scarborough Donna and Phurba Sherpa Lisa and Curtis Shoch ’90 Bambi and Jay Siegfried Linda ’52 and Dudley Sipprelle Rodmond Smith ’76 Lydia Cox and Gregg Somerville Doris Strasser ’54 Phyllis and Bob Thomas Carmelita and Marcus Thompson ’85 Neilli and Pete Walsh Robyn and Stan Waterman Sarah ’85 and Bob Watson Judi and Ed Weinstein Christine and John Yasik Kathy and David Zabel

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TEN OR MORE CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF CURRENT ANNUAL FUND GIVING Pam and Tom Allingham Susan Atwater Eileen and Mike Babcock Sue and Dan Bachtle Alex Ball Lisa and Chuck Bartoli Kristin and Karl Bennett Patti and Steve Bescript Carla and Greg Bobka Carol and Otie Brown ’58 Christine and Dave Carswell Meena and Jim Caulfield Telma and Natanael Cedillo Betsy Chapin ’75 Doug Clarke ’81 Chris and John Cooper Ray DiCamillo Chrissy and John Dodd Clare and Michael Dunning Jacqueline and Jerry Eddis Meg and Mike Fierro Blair and Charlie Fleischmann Cheryl and Dan Fleming Wells Foster Sophia and Leon Fotakos Paula Freiburger ’62 Tiffany and Jeff Friedman Gina and John Fritz Neelu and Chai Gadde Laura and Ken Gaylor Nan Goff ’03 Dot ’57 and Don Gray Kanta and Vijay Gupta Gail Hoffman ’66 Ray Hrabec ’67 Dede and John Johnston Alice and Reed Johnston Susan and Tom Keiser Carol and Brendan Killeen Jaime ’96 and Paul Kopp Beth and Jeff Kosinski Amy and Steve Kuplinski Melissa and Bill Lafferty Tom Lemon Nancy and Pat Martin Patricia Martin ’57 Dave May Marylou McHugh Patricia McLellan Monomoy Fund, Inc. Wendy and Zane Nashed Janis and Pat Nutini Annette ’79 and Charles Orella Sammie and Tom Palmer ’66 Barbara Kanter and Ray Para Ronet Bachman and Ray Paternoster Kristy and Paul Patton Julie and Bob Pierce Dave Pro ’87 Michelle and Martin Raffo Pam and Wayne Rapine Bodgie Read Laurel Riegel Amanda Rufo ’05 Ann Salwey ’51AA Ceil and Forrest Sheffy Phyllis and Bill Shone Kate Smith ’05 Nita and Stan Stevenson Lori and Clem Straker Ryan Struthers ’06 Ilianna and Michael Teixido Karen and Greg Thomas Kimberly and Adam Wahl Carole and Gordon Wilkie Noël and Clint Williams

Debby and Scott Wilson Katrina and Dave Wilson ’57 Ed Woodring Holly and Wayne Wright Betsy and John Yung

Donors by Group Board of Trustees Thomas J. Allingham Mark J. Anderson Desmond A. Baker James P. Dalle Pazze Kyle H. DiPietro Theodore H. Dwyer Jacqueline A. Filak Sophia M. Fotakos Andrew M. Jefferson Holly L. Kalish Diane S. Kedash Susan J. Keiser William M. Lafferty Kathryn S. Nachbar Sharon G. Rubin ’80 Barton D. Reese Gregg M. Somerville Matthew B. Swanson Stanley R. Sykora Lisa Lloyd-Washington Kathy E. Zabel

Faculty and Staff FACULTY AND STAFF—100% Emily Amendum Mark J. Anderson Cera Babb Susan E. Bachtle Alex Ball James Barnaby Cecilia J. Baum Delroy D. Beckford John Bell Krista Berneike Laurence Birkett Melissa R. Bloom Christina N. Bonner Elizabeth Capone Lynn Casto Elizabeth Christopher Jamie Clark Cecilie Zwick Coker Mary Beth Colgan Jennifer Conway Darwin F. Cook Kathleen F. Dabkowski Fabienne Daniels Scott D. Davenport Ann L. Davis Christine D. DiUbaldo Emily Egan Jenna C. Ellsworth Donna M. Farrar Meg Fierro Cheryl A. Fleming Eileen Freeman Brian Friedkin John M. Fritz Laura Gaylor Tara L. Giordano Kelley A. Gricol Patricia Harmer Todd Helmecki Shannon Helmecki Will Hillegeist

ANNUAL REPORT OF GIVING

Karl Honma Candyce A. Hublein-Pizzala Edward P. Humphreys Suzanne Humphreys Lisa J. Hutchinson Barbara A. Kanter Bonnie Kitts Jenna Knaster Elizabeth Kosinski Staci M. Krape Elizabeth A. Lancellotti ’02 William F. Lindsey Michael Madron Patrick Martin Jennifer T. Matthes-McKay David May Mary Meg N. Mayer Rebecca McCudden Kevin P. McDermott ’07 Heidi L. McGregor Brooke McLeod Suzanne M. Meyer Coleen E. Miller Hollister L. Mitchell Carol Moore Jamy B. Moreno Jaime M. Morgan ’02 Chris D. Mosberg Wendy M. Nashed Monique Neal Kevin Needham Jennifer L. Nightengale ’82 Elizabeth V. O’Regan Timothy J. Parks Kristine M. Patton Janice S. Payne Karen L. Perkins Bruce Pill Silvana Pineda Jacquelin Pitts ’55 Michelle G. Raffo John T. Ramsey Patricia Reynolds ’76 Amanda M. Rufo ’05 Joan S. Samonisky Maxwell C. Schneider Donna Sherpa Mark D. Shields Amy E. Shirley Nina J. Silverman Howard E. Simmons Brianna L. Smale Kellie J. Smith Katherine R. Stafford Laura Stefanik Sandy D. Sutty Scott J. Swope Heather M. Taylor Stanley Waterman Sarah E. Watson ’85 Joan P. Welsh Elizabeth Whipple Thomas R. Whipple Clint Williams Pete Williams Danielle Winter Loren D. Yates Lauren G. Ziady Christopher C. Zimmer Elizabeth A. Zimmer

Current Parent—76% PREKINDERGARTEN—75% Tahmina and Mohammed Chowdhury Gina McCollum- Crowder and Steven Crowder Susan and Chris Grundner Jackie and Frank Mayer ’97 Brooke and C.R. McLeod

Alexis and Rob Moore ’97 Kristy and Paul Patton Linda and Scott Price Paige and Jason Russell Wendy and Ken Saubier Michelle and Brian Sheehan Dezde Stella Heather and Greg Taylor Kimberly and Adam Wahl Rebecca Warne-Wasniewski and John Wasniewski

Environmental

and Sustainability

Education

Michelle and Mark Ayres Kim ’96 and Brian Boots Dawn Mezick and Tom Burke Erika and Brian Conly Jen and Rory Conway Julie and Miles Cowart Donna and Matt Dougherty Rachel Farrar Nate Farrar Wendy Ottenbacher-Gipe and Andrew Gipe Stephanie and Dan Hayward Elsa and Karl Honma Sangeetha Nathaniel and Antony Leslie Innasimuthu Danielle and Jamie Letts Ann and Gregory Manley Alexis and Rob Moore ’97 Cari and Marcus Phillips Wendy and Ken Saubier Amy and Joe Shirley Elsa and Travis Smith Regina and Nai-te Watson ’89 Andrea and Tom Winner Jie Lin and Yong Zheng Lauren and Eric Ziady

1ST GRADE PARENTS—100% Emily and Steve Amendum Nicol and Mark Anderson Amanda Sleeper and Zachary Bagdon Domonie and Jason Bochniak Megan and Chris Cascio Megan Broomall-Filliben and Joel Filliben Laura and Matt Giardina Audrey Jaymand and Bob Hall Arlene and Nick Joyner Melanie Kahler ’97 Holly and Eric Kalish Petra and Christopher Kraus Amy Janssen-Lucky and Tim Lucky Mary Meg and Justin Mayer Brooke and C.R. McLeod Marybeth and Mike Pompeii Tracy Porter Lossie Freeman and Stephen Ross Lori and Harry Schiavi Dezde Stella Whitney Thornton Komal and Chirag Vora Tony Ameer Jen and Nate Atwood Alethea and Satch Avatara Georgette and Ian Binnersley ’87 Melissa and Erich Bollman Allison and Eric Chas Erika and Brian Conly Jen and Rory Conway Christine and Dom DiUbaldo ’94 Cindy and Mike Galvin Celia and John Goodall Susan and Chris Grundner Shai and Rob Harris Shannon and Todd Helmecki

Take a campus tour and you’ll see: • Rain

water collection barrels

•A

hydroponic garden

•A

Sports Center rain garden

•A

bee garden

•A

Middle School raised bed garden

• Recycling

centers

•A

green roof on the Nancy C. Sawin Math-Science Center

KINDERGARTEN—100%

2ND GRADE PARENTS—80%

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Every division offers: • Sustainability • Hands • Out

curriculum

on projects

of classroom experiences

Heather and Greg Taylor Loren and Rich Yates ’78AA Chunying Fan and Ming Zhou Lauren and Eric Ziady Nedda Moqtaderi and Ian Henry Heather and Andy Jefferson Diane and David Kedash Jaime ’96 and Paul Kopp Staci and Dan Krape Amy Janssen-Lucky and Tim Lucky Lyssa Meloro Dennis Meloro Karla and Chris Raymond Amy and Joe Shirley Carolyn and Eric Smith Lisa Lloyd-Washington and Shun Washington Jess White Kim and Scott Wilkinson ’94 Julie and Matthew Wilson Lauren and Eric Ziady

3RD GRADE PARENTS—85% Nancy and Chris Adamopoulos Layla and Nabeel Alabbas Alethea and Satch Avatara Michelle Barbieri Gwynne and Mike Borsello Angela and Michael Brown Ellyn Censurato Mark Censurato Tahmina and Mohammed Chowdhury Beth and Chris Colgan Angela and Nate DelCoglin Kyle and Brian DiPietro Neelu and Chai Gadde Karina Aguilar and Eduardo Gatica Rebecca ’93 and Brian Handloff Sami Hatoum Holly and Eric Kalish Catherine and Patrick Kaser Ericka DeVinney and Tom Keithley Michele Darnell and Walt McDermott Lyssa Meloro Dennis Meloro Karen and Kevin Needham Manisha and Sam Patel Cari and Marcus Phillips Marybeth and Mike Pompeii Cilla and André Ra’Ifa Lon Schlussel Sandy and Eric Sutty Nicole and Kim Swann

4TH GRADE PARENTS—80% Tony Ameer Nicol and Mark Anderson Amanda Sleeper and Zachary Bagdon Georgette and Ian Binnersley ’87 Felicia and Samuel Brownell Lynn and Keith Casto Jen and Rory Conway Chrissy and John Dodd Megan Broomall-Filliben and Joel Filliben Celia and John Goodall Jill and Chris Grant Rebecca ’93 and Brian Handloff Shannon and Todd Helmecki Susan and Tom Keiser Ericka DeVinney and Tom Keithley Jaime ’96 and Paul Kopp Logan Michaels Jodi and Jason Moore Cynthia ’77 and Joe Rasemas Sheena Spearman and Mark Sagrans Nancy Horisk-Sherr and Scott Sherr ’87AA Janine and Mike Sherrier Elsa and Travis Smith Heather and Greg Taylor Martha Aguilar and Jaime Vargas Jess White Andrea and Tom Winner

5TH GRADE PARENTS—87% Lynn and Keith Casto Cecilie Zwick Coker and David Lee Coker, Jr. Diane and Scott Davenport Heather and Ted Dwyer Diane and John Ferretti Sophia and Leon Fotakos Tara and Frank Giordano Monique and Maurice Johnson Michelle and Roger Kerzner Staci and Dan Krape Angela Granevskaya and Tom Lorenson Gina and Mike Madron Eileen Maroney Karla Jones and Brad Milton Manisha and Sam Patel Ali Sawdey Nicole and Kim Swann Regina and Nai-te Watson ’89 Sarah ’85 and Bob Watson

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6TH GRADE PARENTS—84% Nicol and Mark Anderson Sue and Dan Bachtle Lisa and Chuck Bartoli Thomasine and Alex Bianchi Georgette and Ian Binnersley ’87 Laurence and Geoff Birkett Gwynne and Mike Borsello Felicia and Samuel Brownell Laura Carpenter David Carpenter Lisa and Matt Carr Liz and R.T. Christopher Laura and Raleigh Collins Kyle and Brian DiPietro Christine and Dom DiUbaldo ’94 Becky and Dennis Dow Chad Ferguson Anna and David Goldman Barb Kubicki-Hicks and Bary Hicks Holly and Eric Kalish Diane and David Kedash Susan and Tom Keiser Amy Janssen-Lucky and Tim Lucky Gina and Mike Madron

Athletics

Shauna McIntosh Andrea and Quadii McMillan Karen and Kevin Needham Marybeth and Mike Pompeii Amy and Joe Shirley Jennifer and Michael Steiner Sandy and Eric Sutty Melanie Wahl Kimberly and Adam Wahl Andrea and Tom Winner

7TH GRADE PARENTS—75% Georgette and Ian Binnersley ’87 Laurence and Geoff Birkett Chrissy and Steve Bonner Kate Brennan Jen and Jim Brooks Cecilie Zwick Coker and David Lee Coker, Jr. Diane and Scott Davenport Becky and Dennis Dow Helen and Mike Duzy Heather and Ted Dwyer Phil Farmer Diane and John Ferretti

Facility Upgrades: • New paint and lighting in both gyms • Lobby and public restroom upgrades • Renovated locker rooms • Improvements to coaching offices • New baseball field fence • New batting cage • New scoreboards on Chapel Valley Fields and Varsity girls’ field hockey/ lacrosse fields • Tennis court repairs Program Notes: • We now offer varsity sailing, an outgrowth of a club • Middle School non-competitive dance class is a new winter sports’ offering • 7 new full-time coaching positions added to Middle School since 2013 • 9 new full-time coaching positions added to Upper School since 2013 • Heather Taylor, National Soccer Coaches Association Coach of the Year for Delaware High School Private/Parochial Schools The following teams competed in 2015–2016 state tournaments: • Field Hockey • Volleyball • Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country • Wrestling • Swimming • Boys’ Basketball • Girls’ Basketball • Boys’ and Girls’ Winter Track • Girls’ Soccer • Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis

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Laura and Ken Gaylor Tara and Frank Giordano Chip Grimes Carolyn and Neil Hockstein AJ Holveck Val and Cliff Jacobs Priya and Gaurav Jain Diane and David Kedash Debby and Keith Lamey Jackie and Eddie Leo Amy Janssen-Lucky and Tim Lucky Barbara and Tom Marshall Angie McCord Karen and Phil McLaurin Jodi and Jason Moore Anita and Graham Motion Wendy and Zane Nashed Tracy Porter Nina Burnaford and Jeffrey Seder Stacey and Jeff Silvers Julinna and Keith Sokoloff Sheri Stump Carmen and Marcus Thompson ’85 Sarah ’85 and Bob Watson Mary Wiggin Kim and Scott Wilkinson ’94 Diane and Al Wysock Loren and Rich Yates ’78AA Kathy and David Zabel Libbie and Casey Zimmer

8TH GRADE PARENTS—76% Layla and Nabeel Alabbas Emily and Steve Amendum Robin Andreasen and Milo Aukerman Eileen and Mike Babcock Sue and Dan Bachtle Lisa and Chuck Bartoli Bonnie Beasley Thomasine and Alex Bianchi Wanda Francis-Blackwell and Ray Blackwell Missy and Dan Bloom Carla and Greg Bobka Diane and Andrew Bond Angela and Michael Brown Liz and R.T. Christopher Beth and Chris Colgan Laura and Raleigh Collins Traci and Keith Decker Robert DiCecco Christine and Dom DiUbaldo ’94 Chrissy and John Dodd Gulsun and Ralph Estep Christy and Michael Fleming Stacey and Steve Funk Carmen Martinez-Flores and Armando Gomez Karen and Greg Griffith Monica and Jim Hall Sami Hatoum Michelle and Roger Kerzner Debbie French and Limin Kung Melissa and Bill Lafferty Marianne and Jim Lazarski Mary Kay and Brian Marini Jennifer Matthes-McKay and Lance McKay Suzanne and Scott Meyer Paul Murphy Michelle Murphy Esa Street and Shahid Perkins Janine and Mike Sherrier Carolyn and Eric Smith Lori and Clem Straker Gina and Stan Sykora Ilianna and Michael Teixido Robyn and Mike Thomas Andrea and John Valentine Cindy and Dirk Vander Laan Karen and Tony Vietri

Terry Ramsey and Mark Warren Carol Lewis-White and Dan White

9TH GRADE PARENTS—73% Paulina Gyan and Billy Annan Lynn Arrington Patti and Steve Bescript Missy and Dan Bloom Ruth C. Linton and John L. Brown Michele Bruxelles Christine and Dave Carswell Telma and Natanael Cedillo Allison and Eric Chas Traci and Keith Decker Ray DiCamillo Kelly ’86 and Phil Donahue Ginger and Jeff Flairty Lisa and JB Flynn Neelu and Chai Gadde Kathleen and Matt Goodier Cynthia Calder and Tom Harach Lisa and Pat Holahan Karen and Michael Jenkins Susan and Tom Keiser Lisa Klassman Amy and Steve Kuplinski Melissa and Bill Lafferty Jackie and Eddie Leo Deborah Mannis-Gardner Larry Mathis Nancy and Jim McKeon Stokes Nolte Holly Pelesko John Pelesko Joel Pierson Kate and Ted Rosenthal Teresa and Michael Scheiner Patty and Philip Schwarzkopf Savita and Param Sreekanth Nita and Stan Stevenson Lynn and Asher Tingle Becky and Bob Tucker Toni and Bob Wall Beth and Tom Whipple Kathy and David Zabel Libbie and Casey Zimmer

10TH GRADE PARENTS—74% Yolando and Cesar Aguilar Pam and Tom Allingham Carla and Greg Bobka Shellie and Joe Brooks Kiijuana and Jarrod Cann Laura Carpenter David Carpenter Beth and Chris Colgan Chris and John Cooper Lynn and Deron Correll Terry and Jeff Cragg Jackie and Doug Filak Sophia and Leon Fotakos Lisa and Brian Friedkin Susan and Aidas Gimbutas Bill Gravlee Jeanette Hopkins Hong Hou Lyn Hublein Tina and Guy Marcozzi Joyce Mithamo and Jeff Mbugua Donna and Jim McDonough Meg and Steve McHugh Rupal and Alap Modi Julia and John Paintsil Lauren and Stephen Petersen Suzanne and Nick Punturieri Mara Raskin Toni and Dave Ritter Renuka and Anuraag Singh Lydia Cox and Gregg Somerville

ANNUAL REPORT OF GIVING

Katherine and Frank Stafford Gina and Stan Sykora Eunnam and Ricky Tortorella Jennifer and Jay Trickey Cindy and Dirk Vander Laan Melanie Wahl Kimberly and Adam Wahl Sally and Dan Walsh

11TH GRADE PARENTS—53% Tamara and Dan Adams Emily and Steve Amendum Glenda Smith and Desmond Baker Charleyne Drysdale-Conde and Emmanuel Conde Chris and Skip Cook Kathy and Jim Curran Diane Daiger Ray DiCamillo Ziemi and Timi Edeki Tiffany and Jeff Friedman Gina and John Fritz Janet and Russ Green Karen and Greg Griffith Cynthia Calder and Tom Harach Hong Hou Karen and Michael Jenkins Karen Frazier-Kennedy and Lee Kennedy Hannah and Rick Kreidel Debby and Keith Lamey Jackie and Eddie Leo Donna and Jim McDonough Holly Pelesko John Pelesko Sharon ’80 and Edward Rubin Melissa and Larry Rufo Kei-Shanda Saddler Nina Burnaford and Jeffrey Seder Lynn and Asher Tingle Terry Ramsey and Mark Warren Judi and Ed Weinstein Beth and Tom Whipple Kathy and David Zabel

12TH GRADE PARENTS—68% Keisha and Henry Alston Kirk and Pres Ayars Lisa and Chuck Bartoli Wanda Francis-Blackwell and Ray Blackwell Margaret and Bruce Boone Christine and Dave Carswell Meena and Jim Caulfield Jane Curschmann Ellen and Stuart Davies Kelly ’86 and Phil Donahue Megan and David Grubbs Hong Hou Dana and Glen Isom Barbara and Kevin Keir Nancy and Jack Kelly Beth and Jeff Kosinski Amy and Steve Kuplinski Patricia McLellan Andrea and Quadii McMillan Tera ’84 and Joseph Mountain Maria and Terry Papoutsakis Ronet Bachman and Ray Paternoster Janet Rice Kate and Ted Rosenthal Octavia and Brian Samuels Andrea and John Sarmousakis Eileen and Brian Sarter Lydia Cox and Gregg Somerville Rochelle Sparks Maggie and Matt Swanson Karen and Greg Thomas Sally and Dan Walsh Debby and Scott Wilson Samantha Wolfle

Sawin Society Alumni and Associate Alumni CLASS OF 1943—40% Marian Sawin Langerak ’43 Frances Wallace Nisenbaum ’43

CLASS OF 1944

CLASS OF 1965

CLASS OF 1982

Craig Boyd ’65 G. Franklin Conway, Jr. ’65 Allen Willey ’65

J. Mark Donovan ’82 Patricia Clarke Miller ’82 Jennifer Nightengale ’82 Harry Shelton ’82

CLASS OF 1966 James M. Cordrey ’66 Gail Lasko Hoffman ’66 Thomas Palmer ’66 Gina Gordy Perrone ’66 John Ramsey ’66

Susan Lynch Henry ’44

CLASS OF 1967

CLASS OF 1945

Suzanne Graves ’67 Raymond Hrabec ’67 John McVaugh, Jr. ’67 Danny Seymour ’67 Harold Walls ’67

George Pickering ’45 William Sawin ’45

CLASS OF 1946 Richard Johnson ’46 Wendy Townsend Swift ’46

CLASS OF 1948 Gene Ostrom, Ph.D. ’48

CLASS OF 1951 John Farnandez ’51 Brig. Gen. Monte D. Montgomery ’51 Ann Ellis Salwey ’51AA Philip Sawin, Jr. ’51

CLASS OF 1956 Paul Clarke ’56 Sandie Dyson Luhn ’56AA James Stinnett ’56

CLASS OF 1957 Dorothy Stewart Gray ’57 Helen Yates Heron ’57 William Hildebrandt ’57 Patricia Crossan Martin ’57 William Pepper ’57 Martha Haltom Warrick, M.D. ’57 H. David Wilson ’57

CLASS OF 1958 Otis Brown ’58

CLASS OF 1959

CLASS OF 1969

CLASS OF 1988 Juan Espadas ’88

CLASS OF 1989

CLASS OF 1971 Melissa Naul Clarke ’71 Andrea Martin, Ph.D. ’71

CLASS OF 1990

Eugene Ford, Jr. ’70 Bill Wolfe ’70

CLASS OF 1972 Howie Greenblatt ’72 Michael L. Ryan ’72

CLASS OF 1973 David Martin ’73

CLASS OF 1974 Martina Cajnar Crompton ’74

CLASS OF 1975 Lisbeth Chapin ’75

CLASS OF 1976 Patricia Davis Reynolds ’76 S. Rodmond Smith III ’76

CLASS OF 1977 Cynthia Rasemas ’77 David Zinder ’77

CLASS OF 1960

Richard Yates, Jr. ’78AA

Rosemary Wilson ’60

CLASS OF 1979

CLASS OF 1961

Patricia Gillespie ’79 Annette Murray Orella ’79

Paula Freiburger ’62 John H. Howes ’62

Ian Binnersley ’87 David Pro ’87 Scott J Sherr ’87AA

Suzanne Burton Delaplane ’89 Tara Hamilton Gipe ’89 Peter Kamali ’89 Thomas Keating, Ph.D. ’89 Ellen Chung Kinney ’89 Jill Lipton ’89 Michael Pro ’89 James L. Wassam ’89 Nai-te Watson ’89

CLASS OF 1978

CLASS OF 1962

Marcus Thompson, Sr. ’85 Sarah Small Watson ’85

CLASS OF 1987

Raymond Crossan ’59

James Alexander ’61 Roselaine Hempstead Beecher ’61 Sara Stremlau ’61

CLASS OF 1985

Kelly McNutt Donahue ’86 Laura Erickson Taylor ’86

CLASS OF 1970

Richard Huddelson ’55 Jacquelin Pitts ’55

Andrea Schappell DeLuca ’84 Tera Gilston Mountain ’84 C. Russell Shearer, Esq. ’84

CLASS OF 1986

CLASS OF 1954

CLASS OF 1955

CLASS OF 1984

William Abbott ’68 Stephanie Tramdack Cash ’68 Katherine Moon Hughes ’68 Pete Jennings ’68 Ira Pitel, Ph.D. ’68 R. Reardon ’68 Helen Wright Ruff ’68

Robley Timmins Levy ’52 Mary Mills Presby ’52 Linda Mills Sipprelle ’52 Marietta Webb Bala ’54 Robert Crawford ’54 Dolly Clarke Peress ’54 Justine Ringlien-Lynch ’54 Doris Cox Strasser ’54

Dana Ginn Morrison ’83 Andrew Taub ’83

CLASS OF 1968

Caron Anderson-Kotschessa ’69 Marci Peller Bakke ’69 Debbie Deveney ’69 Carl Gilbert ’69 Stephen Rose ’69 Samuel E. Sturgis ’69

CLASS OF 1952

CLASS OF 1983

CLASS OF 1980 Renee Huber ’80 Sharon Gore Rubin ’80

CLASS OF 1981 Douglas Clarke, Jr. ’81

Curtis Shoch ’90

CLASS OF 1991 Jennifer Keating ’91

CLASS OF 1992 Elisabeth Williams Blum ’92 Carlos Espadas ’92

CLASS OF 1993 Joshua F. Bricks ’93 Rebecca Handloff ’93 Kenneth Mitchell, Jr. ’93

CLASS OF 1994 Domenic DiUbaldo ’94 Lauri Sakata ’94 Per Tyreus, Ph.D. ’94 Scott Wilkinson ’94 Rachel Wolf ’94

CLASS OF 1995 Mark Albright ’95 Carrie C. Moore ’95 Amanda Moore ’95 Alex Vermeychuk ’95 Christine Whitcraft ’95

CLASS OF 1996 Kimberly A. Boots ’96 Brian Conly ’96AA Nicholas Darling ’96 Jaime Kopp ’96 Susan Lin ’96 Brian Matthews ’96 Lee M. Powers ’96

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CLASS OF 1997

CLASS OF 2011

Traci Boddy ’97 Meghan Mason Gardner ’97 Melanie Kahler ’97 Kelli M. Maio ’97 Frank C. Mayer ’97 Robert Moore ’97 Rajesh Ramachandran ’97 Brett Scarborough ’97 Max Weiner ’97 Margaret Wheatley ’97

Elizabeth M. DiFilippo ’11 Danielle Fleming ’11 Josiah Hannon ’11 Alison Marcozzi ’11 Kathryn Pustolski ’11

CLASS OF 1999

CLASS OF 2013

Beau Dagenais ’99

CLASS OF 2000 Paul Bente IV ’00

CLASS OF 2001 David E. Kahler ’01 Bart Shanahan ’01 Christine Keighley Zwick ’01

CLASS OF 2002 Dan Ciarrocki ’02 Amy Pia Clark ’02 Kimberly Corrozi ’02AA Andrew Levin ’02 Jaime Lareau Morgan ’02 Kimberly Pasquale ’02 Ryan Spears ’02 Stacey Samonisky Spiker ’02

CLASS OF 2012

Brooke N. Finnicum ’14 Oliver F. Fleischmann ’14 Justin D. Fleming ’14 Amira C. Hannon ’14 Peyton L. Marcozzi ’14 Erica N. McGaurn ’14 Bryan P. McLellan ’14

CLASS OF 2015 Jacob D. Emanuel ’15 Erik E. Lundberg ’15 Gerit and Jim Alexander ’61 Pam and Tom Allingham Dottie and Rick Andrews Susan and Paul Arruda Susan Atwater Suzanne Austin Kirk and Pres Ayars Karen Banta-Burnett Carla and Michael Basciani Ceil and Andy Baum Rosie and Delroy Beckford Kristin and Karl Bennett Jenny and Nigel Benson Bryan and Paul Bente Wanda Francis-Blackwell and Ray Blackwell Missy and Dan Bloom Jewel and Dan Boulet Barbara and Gerard Bricks Felicia and Emile Brown Ann and Winston Brundige Michele Bruxelles Leila and Bruce Carlson Meena and Jim Caulfield Telma and Natanael Cedillo Denise and Allen Christiansen Chris and Skip Cook Jen Nightengale ’82 and Skip Cook Evie and Frank Corrado Karen and Joe Coviello Martina ’74 and Al Crompton Laura and Joe Crouse Dana Anderson and Joe Culin Jane Curschmann Susan and Jim Curtis Kathy and Dave Dabkowski Sue and André Dagenais Diane Daiger Jan and Jim Dalle Pazze Jane and Dick D’Alonzo Ellen and Stuart Davies Ann and Michael Davis Leah and Leonard Davis Ann and John Davis Susan and Joseph DeSantis Pam and Bob DiFilippo

David Rodeck ’05 Amanda Rufo ’05 Jennifer Samonisky ’05 Mary Kate Herzog Smith ’05

CLASS OF 2006 Christine Nutini ’06 Ryan Struthers ’06

CLASS OF 2007 Michelle Keighley Giblin ’07 Kevin McDermott ’07 Varoon Sachdev ’07

CLASS OF 2008 Nicole Dabkowski ’08 Sarah Greenwood ’08 Trae Humphreys ’08 Ryan John ’08 Whitney King ’08 Olivia Murphy ’08

CLASS OF 2009 Kim Madden ’09 Elizabeth Perry ’09 Richard Townsend ’09 Brandon Wollaston ’09

CLASS OF 2010 Caitlin H. Towe ’10

Bhutan Canada Chile Costa Rica East Africa Egypt England France Italy Nepal New Zealand Nicaragua Puerto Rico Spain Switzerland Tibet

CLASS OF 2014

ALUMNI PARENTS

CLASS OF 2005

21st Century Sanford travelers have explored:

Sam Grandel ’13 Lauren Lundberg ’13 Ian Prescott ’13 Cristina Riegel ’13 Jake Sarter ’13 Megan Yung ’13

Kimberly Brown Fisher ’03 Nan Goff ’03 Elizabeth Keighley ’03 Katharine Bente Knarreborg ’03 Catherine Malone ’03 Christopher Wilkens ’03 Marisa Johns Ciarrocki ’04 Joshua Mosberg ’04

Global Studies “Oh, the places we have been...”

Haley Dabkowski ’12 Reese Gaylor ’12 Nicholas Madden ’12

CLASS OF 2003

CLASS OF 2004

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Donna and Domenic DiUbaldo Susan Dobraniecki Marguerite Donovan Evie Dutton Sue and Ken Eckhardt Jacqueline and Jerry Eddis Ziemi and Timi Edeki Ginger and Dave Emerson Wynne Esbitt Jackie and Doug Filak Carmen and Bruce Finnicum Blair and Charlie Fleischmann Cheryl and Dan Fleming Dale and Bennett Foster Wells Foster Beth and Chuck Freeman Lisa and Brian Friedkin Tiffany and Jeff Friedman Gina and John Fritz Karina Aguilar and Eduardo Gatica Laura and Ken Gaylor Kathleen and Matt Goodier Suzanne and Edward Grandel Janet and Russ Green Laura and David Greene Sally and Allen Greenwood Kanta and Vijay Gupta Mary Lou and Bob Hamilton Nishelle Harris-Hines Kathy and Ben Herzog Lyn Hublein Candyce and Rob Pizzala Suzanne and Eph Humphreys Steve Johns Sally and Lloyd Johns Ann and Ted Johnson Dede and John Johnston Elaine and Fred Kahler Connie Conrad Lotz and Arthur Kaiser Mimi and Jim Keating Diane and Bob Keighley Nancy and Jack Kelly Susan and Alan Kelly

Carol and Brendan Killeen Sandy and Fletcher King Inge and John Konther Helen and Ernie Lareau Ellen and Alan Levin Aleta and Norman Levine Wendy and Frank Lindsey Sue and John Louchheim Chris Lundberg Rowena Macleod Jennifer and Tom Madden Tina and Guy Marcozzi Mark Matthews Joanne and Frank Mayer Carol and Chip Mayo Susan and John McGaurn Beth and John McCarthy Pam and Jim McDermott Peggy and Michael McGowan Heidi and Gordon McGregor Patricia McLellan Andrea and Quadii McMillan Bonnie and Craig Meszaros Susanne and Mike Miller Coleen and Jim Miller Carol and Greg Moore Chris and Jamie Mosberg Anita and Graham Motion Marguerite Cranmer-Murphy and Ed Murphy Kathy and Ken Nachbar Melinda and Richard Norwood Janis and Pat Nutini Bonnie and Conrad Olie Betty and Denis O’Regan Karen and Gary Perkins Fran and Chris Petersen Julie and Bob Pierce Joanne H. Price Suzanne and Nick Punturieri Chris and Paul Pustolski Pam and Wayne Rapine Carol Reid

ANNUAL REPORT OF GIVING

Patti ’76 and Martin Reynolds Laurel Riegel Donna Robino Frances and Tom Roosevelt Sharon ’80 and Edward Rubin Melissa and Larry Rufo Joan and Marc Samonisky Eileen and Brian Sarter Joyce and Gil Scarborough Carol and Jim Scarborough Ceil and Forrest Sheffy Renie and Mark Shields Bambi and Jay Siegfried Lynn Sinclair Lydia Cox and Gregg Somerville Meri Ann and Dean Spears Katherine and Frank Stafford Ellen and Tom Stevens Nita and Stan Stevenson Sharon and Ric Struthers Maggie and Matt Swanson Gilda and Robert Szewczyk Mary Ellen Taylor Beth ’86 and James Taylor Phyllis and Bob Thomas Carmen and Marcus Thompson ’85 Janet and Mike Upton Cindy and Dirk Vander Laan Melanie Wahl Kimberly and Adam Wahl Robyn and Stan Waterman Judi and Ed Weinstein Lucie and John Wilkens Carole and Gordon Wilkie Amy and Paul Williams Jacqueline Williamson Ed Woodring Holly and Wayne Wright Loren and Rich Yates ’78AA Susan and Alan Yeow Betsy and John Yung Kathy and David Zabel

GRANDPARENTS AND ALUMNI GRANDPARENTS Toni Ahrens Ginny and Jim Amendum Judy and Ronald Bagdon Ruth and Brooks Banta Jean and Anthony Barone Reda and Gene Beer Jack Bolden Marie and Herb Bollman Millie and Jim Brennan Marge and John Brolly William Brownlee Ruly and Stephanie Carpenter Jane and Gene Castellano Gaile and Ben Civiletti Beverly Coker Margaret and John Colgan Sandra Colon Jane and David Conly Evie and Frank Corrado Beryl and Michael Curschmann Gail and Bill Daiger Harriette Darnell Sylvia Davenport Sandra David Leah and Leonard Davis Mary and Raymond DiCamillo Susan DiPietro Donna and Domenic DiUbaldo Kathy and Thomas Dix Teresa Doggett Cindy and Ken Dotto Clare and Michael Dunning Mary Ann and Chuck Emely Eleanor and Joseph Enyedy Donna and David Farrar

Jenny Lee and John Ferguson Mary Francis Caron and Marc Francy Alice and Charles Freeman William Fulmer Marilyn and Jim Gaylor Diana and Bob Gelman Kay Gibbons Jane Glynne Margie and John Goodier Suzanne and Edward Grandel Elsa Gratereaux Janice Griffith Barbara Grimes Jeanette and James Groce Daurice and Robert Grubbs Elaine and Richard Handloff Joan Harrison Barbara and Buzz Helmecki Ruth Hicks Patty Hobbs Ruth and Lowell Hoffman Jackie and Arthur Holveck John Horisk Joanne and Al Horn Charlotte and Harold Hublein Judy Jones Eunice Jones Helen and Floyd Joyner Elaine and Fred Kahler Bette Keiser Janet and Calvin Koonce Laurie LePage Jane and Wendell Lloyd Pat and Fran Loeffelholz Elinor and Fred Mannis Ellie and Ron Maroney Mary Matthes Joanne and Frank Mayer Marlene McDonough Marylou McHugh Helen McMonagle Patty Michaels Mary and Keith Miller Susan and Reza Moqtaderi Sue Needham Suzanne and Tim O’Connell MaryAnn and Robert Palute Elizabeth and Bill Parisan Kathy and John Pelesko Bodgie Read Carol Reid Anne Reinholz Sandra Roach Mary Ann and Mark Ronald Joan and Joseph Rosenthal Carol Sue and Sid Rubin Dorothy and Emil Sakmary Bonnie Sherr Phyllis and Bill Shone Andi and Bob Sokoloff Eleanor and Stan Stevenson Sue and Jon Stromberg Jan and Gary Taylor Nancy and Bob Titus Ronnie and Fred Urban Kathy and Rod Valenta Janice and Butch Wahl Carla Wasniewski Dee and Joe Welsh Jane Wiggin Juanita and Richard Williams Patsy Anne and Don Zabel

FORMER FACULTY Dana Anderson Dorothy Andrews Keith Blades Jewel Boulet Peter Buttenheim

Alexandra W. King Doris M. LeStourgeon Alan B. Levin Norman E. Levine Jennifer Madden Guy Marcozzi Andrea E. Martin ’71 Bonnie T. Meszaros Patricia M. Miller ’82 Kenneth Nachbar Thomas D. Roosevelt Loreto P. Rufo Juanita Stevenson Sharon M. Struthers Marcus K. Thompson ’85 Judith Weinstein Elizabeth Yung

Sandra Cahill Bruce Carlson Lisbeth Chapin ’75 André Dagenais Leah Davis Ann Davis Susan DeSantis Rita Dietrich Gloria Diodato Susanne Eckhardt Regina Fogwell Nancy Hebard Lloyd Johns Kristi Kerins Alexandra King Marian Langerak ’43 Joseph Louden Edmund Mayo Alex Murenia Lisa Nowicki Jan Patrick Frances Petersen Marjory Read William Sawin ’45 Stacey Spiker ’02 Jennifer Trickey Janet Upton Christine Yasik Richard Yates ’78AA

FRIENDS Mary Ann Biddle Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Brooking Nicole Brown Debbie Copeland Laura Duke Katisha and Mak Fortune Alice and Reed Johnston Pauline Keener Tom Lemon Deidre and Dom Mastrangelo Reunion Attendees Martha and Paul Sims Jodi and Brian Sweeney Colleen and Dave Szaroleta Neilli and Pete Walsh Peter Wu and Yichao Zhu American Express Philanthropy American International Group, Inc. Arsht-Cannon Bank of America C.T. Bartoli Mushroom, Inc Colgate-Palmolive Discover Financial Services Encore Capital Exelon Corporation Koonce Foundation Inc. Lantana Veterinary Center Merck Company Foundation Monomoy Fund, Inc. Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc. Target Thomson Reuters Wachovia / Wells Fargo Penn Virginia Corporation Pepsi Cola Company Popsie’s-Rencourt Foundation, Inc. Service Unlimited, Inc. Superior Tree Service, Inc. Wilmington Lacrosse Association

TRUSTEE EMERITI AND PAST TRUSTEES James E. Alexander Preston Ayars Gregg Bacchieri Paul F. Bente Ray A. Blackwell Meena Caulfield John A. Corrozi Martina M. Crompton ’74 Jane B. D’Alonzo Charles Fleischmann O. Wells Foster Kathryn R. Herzog Patricia Hobbs S. Deirdre Johnston Kristi A. Kerins

Leadership Studies Recently Recognized Student Leaders: • Lily

Allingham and Leah Somerville, Governor’s School for Excellence Jenkins, 2016 Achievers Program, Scholarship recipient for academic achievement and volunteerism

• Adrian

• Caroline

Cook, Ryan Friedman, and Shelby Ward, Delaware Youth Leadership Network participants

• Matthew

Rosenthal, Boys’ Nation representative

• Haris

Nashed, Julia Pelesko, Kimberly Riordan, Jack Warren, 2017 National Merit Commended Scholars

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How do we lead?

• Board

members as committee chairs

• Faculty

members on academic boards

• Faculty

presenters at conferences

• Students

traveling to conferences

• Students

earning leadership awards

• Students/faculty

involvement in community service

• Student

clubs in all three divisions

• Officers

in student government

• Parent • Home

and student ambassadors & School Association

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ANNUAL REPORT OF GIVING

Honor and Memorial Gifts In Honor of the Classes of the 30s, 40s and 50s Reunion Attendees In Honor of The Class of 2016 Laura Davies ’16 In Honor of the Science Program Linda and Carl Gilbert ’69 In Honor of the Class of 1966 Gail Hoffman ’66 In Honor of Varsity Girls’ Soccer Jennifer and Jay Trickey In Honor of Andrea Hines ’11 Nishelle Harris-Hines In Honor of Zoe ’14, Bradley ’17, Andrew ’19 and Katie Zabel ’21 Patsy Anne and Don Zabel In Honor of Anne Brooking and the Varsity Field Hockey Team Jennifer and Jay Trickey In Honor of Beatrice Cope and Jeremy Rasemas Cynthia ’77 and Joe Rasemas In Honor of Chris Mosberg Sue and John Louchheim In Honor of Chris Darling ’93 Nick Darling ’96 In Honor of Christopher Price ’74 Joanne Price In Honor of Donna Sherpa Suzanne and Nick Punturieri In Honor of Elizabeth McCarthy ’09 Beth and John McCarthy In Honor of Our Daughter Ellie ’16 and her advisor Heather Taylor Maria and Terry Papoutsakis In Memory of Bob Bower ’80 and In Honor of Jackie Pitts ’55 Renee Huber In Honor of Jana Washington ’26 Jane and Wendell Lloyd In Honor of Julia Pelesko ’17 John Pelesko In Honor of John Pelesko ’19 John Pelesko In Honor of Karrington Johnson Martha and Paul Sims In Honor of Kendra Warren ’19 Juanita and Richard Williams In Honor of Kim Madden ’09 and Nick Madden ’12 Judy Jones In Honor of Liliana Censurato ’25 Ellyn Censurato In Honor of The Anderson Family Kathy and Rod Valenta In Honor of Matthew Hicks ’22 Ruth Hicks

In Honor of Mia ’17 and Chloe DiCamillo ’19 Dorothy and Emil Sakmary In Honor of Nicholas J. Coviello ’12 Karen and Joe Coviello In Honor of Oliver Fleischmann ’14 Blair and Charlie Fleischmann In Honor of Russell Lee Thomas ’98 Phyllis and Bob Thomas In Honor of the graduation of Reese Gaylor ’12 Janice and Phil Payne In Honor of Sarah Filak ’18 Ronnie and Fred Urban In Honor of Serena G. Rubin ’17 Carol Sue and Sid Rubin In Honor of Sue Dagenais Max Weiner ’97 In Honor of Bailey ’17 and Thomas Harach ’19 Cynthia Calder and Tom Harach In Honor of Sally Waters ’56 Rick Huddelson ’55 In Honor of Lower School Faculty Rita and Don Dietrich In Memory of Keith Russell ’89 Suzanne ’89 and Mark Delaplane In Memory of Drew Wilkie ’99 Carole and Gordon Wilkie In Honor of The Crowell Family Debbie Deveney ’69 In Memory of Barbara Dyson Bohorfoush ’52 Rick Huddelson ’55 In Memory of Richard Kotschessa Caron Anderson-Kotschessa ’69 In Memory of David F. Fristoe ’44 Sue Henry ’44 In Memory of Deeg Sezna ’97 Brett Scarborough ’97 In Memory of Chip MacKelcan Frances and Peter Buttenheim Rita and Don Dietrich In Memory of Father Edward John Dyer ’46 and Luis Estevez ’47 Josephine and John Farnandez ’51 In Honor of Gordon Schofield Alex Murenia In Memory of Helen Vermeychuk Varoon Sachdev ’07 Alex Vermeychuk ’95 In Memory of John H. Howes ’62 Joyce Howes In Memory of my Mom, Lucille Z. Peller Marci Bakke ’69 In Memory of Lytton W. Kernan ’54 Dolly Peress ’54 In Memory of Marylee Hahn Merritt ’46 Wendy Swift ’46

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In Memory of Matthew Miller Susanne and Mike Miller In Memory of Maria Cajnar Pamela Baldwin Frances and Peter Buttenheim Martina ’74 and Al Crompton Anne Ellis Elaine Fiore Nancy and Vann Gregory Kathy Hughes ’68 Marnie Langerak ’43 Annie ’77 and Larry Lester Jackie Pitts ’55 Mary Reder Alice Trivellas In Memory of Paul H. Donovan Marguerite Donovan In Memory of Sara Yearsley Leila and Bruce Carlson In Memory of Bill Henneberry ’60 Cookie Beecher ’61

Endowment Fund

Gifts to the Endowment Fund are an investment in the future of Sanford School. These assets are managed to assure future generations of students benefit from the school’s long history of providing outstanding learning opportunities. We remain proud of Sanford’s past and through the generosity of the following donors look forward with confidence.

CHIP AND DEBBIE MACKELCAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND Presents a monetary award annually to a MacKelcan Scholar—a student who demonstrates academic achievement, positive school citizenship and financial need. The fund was established to honor former Head of School Chip MacKelcan and his wife Debbie. The MacKelcan Scholar remains anonymous.

Frances and Peter Buttenheim Dana Anderson and Joe Culin Jill and Craig Schroeder Christine and John Yasik

DAGENAIS AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION Annually recognizes a faculty member who is a mentor, going above and beyond for their students and colleagues. The fund was established to honor former Sanford faculty members André and Sue Dagenais. Our 2016 recipient was Heather Taylor.

Frances and Peter Buttenheim

JOHNS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING Annually recognizes a faculty member who challenges students to believe in themselves, work hard, dream, and achieve. The fund was established to honor former Sanford faculty member Lloyd Johns. The 2016 recipient was Eileen Freeman.

Frances and Peter Buttenheim

HELEN VERMEYCHUK SCHOLARSHIP FUND Annually recognizes a student at graduation whose potential inspires a teacher’s best efforts. The fund was established to honor former faculty member Helen Vermeychuk, who died in 2008. Our 2016 recipient was Taylor Samuels.

DONOVAN AWARD FUND Annually recognizes a faculty member who has been distinguished in his or her work in the area of professional development. The fund was established in honor of the late Dr. Paul Donovan, former Sanford World Language Chair. Our 2016 recipient was Nina Silverman.

Restricted Gifts The following individuals made gifts restricted for a particular purpose that benefits the school.

Mr. and Mrs. H. Adam Wahl III Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. Rosenthal Sanford Home & School Association

Gifts in Kind

Each year, Sanford receives gifts, art, objects, books, computers, and other helpful items which are considered gifts in kind. Thank you to the following donors for their support.

Pam and Tom Allingham Alex Ball Ceil and Andy Baum Carla and Greg Bobka Janet and Steve Camper Kyle and Brian DiPietro Diane and John Ferretti Christy and Michael Fleming Sophia and Leon Fotakos Nedda Moqtaderi and Ian Henry Kathy and Ben Herzog Brad Klassman Leslie and Doug Leach Annmarie and Mike Long Cindy and Dirk Vander Laan Sarah ’85 and Bob Watson Bayard House Culinart Ole Tapas Lounge and Restaurant Kedash Design

We make every effort to list donors correctly. If we have made an error with your listing, or if you feel you should be included and are not, please contact the Development Office at 302.235.6511 or development@sanfordschool.org.

ANNUAL REPORT OF GIVING

Evergreen Society

2015–2016 Operating Income

The Evergreen Society is representative of the Sanford Pine,

Net Tuition $9,049,819 89.30%

the school’s ubiquitous symbol. The society recognizes the commitment members of our community make by choosing to secure the school’s future through a planned gift or including Sanford as a charitable recipient in the will.

The symbolism of the evergreen conveys that the gift these members bestow upon the school will, in fact, provide both shelter and color throughout all seasons of a school’s life—through both the beautiful springs of renewal, the spectacular colors of the fall, and the harshest winters. These seasons parallel not only the life of the student body within a school year, but a school within its life cycle. Through these seasons, the evergreen remains a fixed constant, tall, straight and proud. Those who become members of the Evergreen Society are indeed securing that constancy.

Annual Fund $485,916 (4.80%) Other Contributions $109,707 (1.10%) Auxiliary Programs and Activities $337,422 (3.30%) Draw from Endowment $0 (0.00%) Other Income $146,514 (1.50%) Total Income: $10,129,378 (100%)

2015–2016 Operating Expenses Salaries and Benefits $7,923,591 (74.60%)

Listed below are the members of the Evergreen Society, including those whose generous pledges have been fulfilled.

Instructional Expenses $671,111 (6.30%) Plant Operations $833,346 (7.90%)

OUR EVERGREEN SOCIETY MEMBERS

Otis Brown ’58 *Frank J. Delle Donne *Elisabeth Harrington Deveraux ’39 and Harold Deveraux Linda Dulin ’68 Jean Jewett Fawcett ’47 Regina Fogwell Jerry Gebhard ’65 Susan Lynch Henry ’44 Joan E. Homan ’54 Marian Sawin Langerak ’43 Kendrick Lee ’56 John D. McGuin Patricia Clarke Miller ’82 *Claire Olsen Jacquelin Pitts ’55 William Sawin ’45 *Nancy C. Sawin William Shaw, Jr. ’50 *John Squires ’67 Christine M. Yasik *indicates that this member is deceased

For more information on becoming an Evergreen Society member or to share that you have included Sanford School in your estate plan, please contact the Development Office at development@sanfordschool.org or 302.235.6512.

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Auxiliary Programs and Activities $138,272 (1.30%) Administration and General Expenses $751,826 (7.10%) Capital Expenditures $304,156 (2.90%) Total Expenses: $10,622,302 (100%)

2015–2016 Summary of Giving Annual Fund Capital Gifts Restricted Giving Endowment Gifts TOTAL

$485,916 $546,903 $109,707 $600,300 $1,742,826

2015–2016 Annual Fund Giving Amount Trustees Faculty & Staff Current Parents Alumni Parents of Alumni Grandparents Foundations & Corporations Corporate Matches Other TOTAL

$148,553 $29,482 $111,729 $33,402 $47,024 $51,595 $31,720 $17,188 $15,223 $485,916

Sanford % of Participation 100% 100% 76% 10% 11%

National Average 100% 93% 70% 8% 11%

Notes: National averages are according to the National Association for Independent Schools.

Revenue is based on “hierarchical” basis. For example, a current parent who is a board member is included in board, not current parent.

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FALL HIGHLIGHTS

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Fall Highlights shared through the lenses of our social media pages.

Sanford School

Sanford School Check out Head of School Mark Anderson reading to PreK students this week.

Johnny Duke Lippincott ’06 & Matt MacKelcan (son of former Sanford Head of School Chip MacKelcan) were live at the Geipel Center for Performing Arts last night.

Percussionist Craig Meyer and music legend David Bromberg joined these talented Sanford community members on stage. Check out highlights on the Sanford News Network. http://bit.ly/2fkW0H4 by @youtube

SanfordWarrior

sanfordwarrior Hot off the #campaign trail, the 4th graders participated in their own #election season with some very passionate speeches about climate change, homelessness, hunger, and gun control!

Have you seen our updated Hockessin billboard? Special thanks to Ted Rosenthal/Izmaddy Studios for the great photo!

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SRTC presents Arsenic & Old Lace.

Have you seen Ken Mammarella’s @delawareonline story about Meriwether Seder-Burnaford? Check it out: http://delonline.us/2eLMxMN

FALL HIGHLIGHTS

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

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Good luck to our cross country team tomorrow as they compete in the DIAA championship.

Go Warriors!

Have you seen this new sign on the school bus that transports our Middletown and Newark students to and from Sanford?

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Thank you to everyone who supported our Middle & Upper School Grandparents’ Day.

Sanford School The next time you’re in the new Warrior Café, check out these photos, other images, announcements, and more on the big screen TV. We hear that our students love studying, relaxing, collaborating, and socializing in this beautiful new space.

Annual Senior BBQ. New location...

Geipel patio. Fun to celebrate Class 2017. #SanfordTraditions

sanfordwarrior Sanford faculty members and administrators enjoyed a great day of learning and leading at the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools’ 2016 conference at Episcopal Academy.

Stay in touch and in tune by connecting with us on social media: @SanfordSchool

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@SanfordWarrior

@sanfordschoolalumni

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LIFE AFTER SANFORD

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Life After Sanford

Our alumni share their memories and stories Carmen Facciolo ’05 What have you been doing since you left Sanford?

I have an interesting background. After leaving Sanford, and while attending the University of Delaware, I worked as an EMT and at a local restaurant as a server. But knowing that I wanted to continue a career in public service, I accepted a position with the Delaware state court system and then was hired full time. After a few years working in Delaware, I packed my bags and moved to the Big Apple. There, I worked as a consultant: providing assistance to justice systems around the world wishing to implement justice and rule of law reforms. In 2014, I moved to Washington, D.C. after joining the US Department of Justice. This May, I moved to the White House where I am currently working as a staffer on the Domestic Policy Council.

How did your Sanford experience help prepare you for where you are today?

My Sanford Senior Project was one of my most formative public service experiences. In addition, my friends from Sanford have remained friends for life. They have pushed me to continue a career and a life in public service. This, coupled with the values that Sanford instilled, have taught me to be a person of principle, regardless of the situation. It is a place where a sense of personal responsibility and respect are valued, and I’ve certainly carried that with me as an alum.

What advice would you give current students?

Sanford is a great setting and time to explore your passions and discover what matters to you–and take risks while doing so! I encourage students to think about who they want to be in the classroom, in their relationships with family and friends, and in their communities—Sanford and beyond. Like the Sanford students who came before them, current students will make their marks around the world and across professional fields. Students should know that there are infinite ways to be a public servant, and what matters is that you are doing things you are passionate about and thinking about how that can be in service of others. That’s what our country—our world—needs from you.

Sanford alumnus and Honor Code Signing Ceremony guest speaker Carmen Facciolo (4th from left) joins upper school students Martin Hunt, Ananya Singh, Caroline Cook, Shelby Ward, Maddie Cooper, Marcus Childers-McCollum, Ryan Russell, and Lorena Vest in the Stephen May Hall Commons.

LIFE AFTER SANFORD

Shukree Tilghman ’97 What have you been doing since you left Sanford?

Here’s the CliffsNotes version...I graduated from Sanford in 1997. I went to college, studying film and television, at NYU. Then I came back home and worked a series of less than fulfilling jobs—video store, warehouse, construction, seasonal mailman—before returning to New York after landing a job as an assistant editor on a television documentary. That job was supposed to last 8 weeks. I ended up spending the next four years freelancing as a documentary and reality show editor before attending graduate school at Columbia University where I studied screenwriting.

While at Columbia I received funding to produce and direct a documentary for PBS about Black History Month called More Than A Month, which was released in 2012. In 2013, I directed another Following his delivery of powerful remarks during the Stan Waterman Court Signing ceremony, project for PBS about the March on Washington Shukree Tilghman (right) embraces and congratulates Coach Waterman, whom Shukree describes called The March @50. After receiving my MFA, I as a “Sanford institution.” went back to work editing reality television before being offered my first television writing job on a show called Satisfaction on USA network. I worked on that show for two seasons, moved to Los Angeles, and currently write on the CW series The Vampire Diaries.

How did your Sanford experience help prepare you for where you are today?

In ways too numerous to write...two thoughts...We were very well-educated and well-prepared as a result of being at Sanford. I say we because I’ve talked about this with fellow Sanford alums over the years and everyone agrees. College was, dare I say, easy compared to Sanford. I was totally prepared for the workload and for the intellectual discourse.

Also, the reading list. I know this sounds random, but the summer reading list was always diverse, challenging, and represented varying perspectives and life experience. When Richard Wright, Alex Haley, and Camus are on the same list, the school is doing something right. What a school has its students read and absorb can tell you much of what that school stands for and how it seeks to educate and prepare its students. You soon discover as you go out into the world, that not everyone has these kinds of experiences—in fact not most.

What advice would you give current students?

High school is just a blip. It’s a small slice of what your life will be. It’s important. Do well. Be involved. But also keep in mind that, though school has dominated your life up until this point, you will move into a much bigger world with a whole different set of perspectives and people and circumstances. School is just the first couple rungs of a very tall ladder.

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Life After Sanford continued

Tori Foster ’04 What have you been doing since you left Sanford?

Since graduating from Sanford in 2004, I’ve lived in seven different cities while being affiliated with six different organizations, so things have been far from monotonous! After Sanford, I attended the University of Richmond, where I earned degrees in English/theatre and psychology. During my time at UR, I was highly involved in the performing arts and had the opportunity to study abroad in London and to attend an intensive two-week program sponsored by the American Theatre Wing in New York City. Although these programs were incredible learning experiences, they helped me realize that I was not ready to focus my efforts solely on the arts; I had a variety of personal and professional interests that I still wanted to explore.

After college, I spent a year teaching English to elementary students in a rural village in South Korea through a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship grant from the Department of State. As a member of that small close-knit community, I learned a lot about my birth culture and developed a passion for helping children learn while supporting their growth as individuals.

As a result, when I returned to the US, I decided to expand on my studies in the field of psychology by pursuing a doctoral degree in school psychology.

After a year of serving as a preschool teacher in Hockessin and applying to graduate programs, I began attending the University of Georgia. At UGA, I had the fortune of gaining a wide range of clinical experiences involving assessment, therapy, and consultation in public schools as well as private clinical settings and the Children’s Hospital of Atlanta. I also pursued training in behavior analysis and gained experience with reading research and clinic coordination through my assistantships.

Last year, I completed a predoctoral internship at the Munroe-Meyer Institute (part of the University of Nebraska Medical Center) in Omaha, NE. As an intern, I provided behavioral health/psychology services within two pediatric primary care clinics; I was involved in evaluating children and “coaching” parents and families to address concerns like oppositional/disruptive behavior, ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism, toileting and sleep difficulties, adjustment problems, habit disorders, academic difficulties, and chronic pain. I also served on teams at Omaha Public Schools and a NICU follow-up clinic at the Children’s Hospital and Medical Center. My year in Omaha made me really passionate about integrated care (embedding behavioral health services within pediatricians’ offices) and how this model can reduce stigma, increase families’ access to care, and address problems much earlier on than typical referral-based psychological services.

I am continuing this work at a primary care clinic in Nashville, TN, where I am a postdoctoral fellow through the Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (TRIAD) at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center. I earned my PhD in August and am loving my current position and being done with school! In addition to my work in primary care, I also provide diagnostic autism evaluations at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital, help provide free monthly trainings to parents whose children have recently been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, and am involved with several local organizations (e.g., performing arts organizations and venues, botanical gardens, zoo, etc.) to help make community events more inclusive and accessible for these families.

How did your Sanford experience help prepare you for where you are today?

My experiences at Sanford are really what encouraged me to develop the wide range of interests that led me on my current path.

Not only did I benefit from an excellent education, but I also discovered my passions for performing arts, writing, and service at Sanford. True to its motto, the opportunities and educators at Sanford nurtured my talents and my developing understanding of myself and challenged me to set high standards for myself professionally and personally.

What advice would you give current students?

My biggest piece of advice would be for students to be patient and thoughtful in developing their interests and goals. My path until now seems sequential and logical in retrospect, but I often felt unsure about long-term plans and would never have been able to plan out everything that has happened since then! It is only by taking advantage of opportunities, networking, and mentorship along the way that I find myself in my current position. By allowing a broad set of interests to really propel my goals, I’ve been able to open up new avenues and options naturally (and to be happier in what I’m doing) rather than imposing a specific plan on myself. In addition, even experiences that may seem unrelated to what I’m doing now are relevant and useful in my current work; I regularly draw on my background in theatre, writing, and teaching when I’m delivering psychological services to children and families, so I consider that breadth a strength.

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Sanford Alumni Notes Sanford Alumni Notes Catching up with the CLASS of 2012 Becca Davies, Elon University: Becca earned an undergraduate degree in finance from Elon University. During the summer of 2015, she had an internship with Wells Fargo in the Leadership Pipeline Program and was supporting the lateral Talent Acquisition Group.

Becca accepted an offer to return as a full-time leadership pipeline associate with Wells Fargo in Charlotte, NC. Now she supports the Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Recruiting Team and the Wholesale Campus Recruiting Team. She is honored to support a company that takes pride in obtaining diverse talent, and developing junior talent such as herself.

Owen Davis, University of Delaware: Owen graduated from the University of Delaware in May 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in English literature. He was hired soon after graduation as an account representative with Discover.

Taylor Denham, University of Virginia: Taylor Denham graduated from the University of Virginia in May 2016. During her time at UVA, she studied sociology while also preparing to go to a physician assistant graduate program. Outside of school, Taylor was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority and she volunteered at a local elementary school, the Martha Jefferson Hospital, and the UVA athletic department. Taylor completed an internship at the Charlottesville Free Clinic. Currently, she is back in Delaware working for Sanford parent and plastic surgeon Dr. David Zabel. Taylor has been accepted into physician assistant school and plans on beginning her studies in the spring. Taylor said, “I am very thankful for the foundation that Sanford provided for me in order to get where I am today. Thank you Sanford and Go Hoos!”

Holly Freeman, University of Delaware: Holly Freeman graduated from the University of Delaware’s Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics. She is working for Bill Trust in Hamilton, NJ, as a recruiter for human resources. She currently lives in Philadelphia, PA. Charles “Chas” Frick, Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Chas graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, MA with a double major in electrical and computer engineering and robotics engineering. He accepted a job with Analog Devices in North Carolina working as an applications engineer doing embedded digital hardware and software. Chas completed internships with Silicon Labs working with embedded software and MITRE working on software defined radio. At WPI, he was involved in a few honor societies such as the ECE honor society, Eta Kappa Nu as the “pizza friday” coordinator for a year, and the Rho Beta Epsilon robotics honor society. Part of his experience in the RBE honor society was tutoring and helping underclass students work through robotics labs, which he enjoyed. Chas’s senior project, working with four other robotics and computer science students, was designing a wearable suit for a person to record motions and play those motions back with vibration feedback to help the person learn the recorded motion.

Phoebe Hering, Cornell University: Phoebe graduated magna cum laude from Cornell University with majors in French, comparative literature and religious studies and a minor in European studies.

She was the recipient of the 2016 Robert F. Chasen memorial award for poetry for the most outstanding work by any graduate or undergraduate Cornell student. Phoebe was a Rawling’s Presidential Research scholar, a recipient of the Woods Fellowship for European research and a two-time national champion as part of the Cornell

women’s varsity polo team. She successfully defended an honors thesis on the politics of identity for French Muslims and Jews in the aftermath of the Charlie Hebdo attacks. Phoebe will be working as a sustainability intern and cowgirl at McAuliffe Ranch in Raton, NM. McAuliffe Ranch is run by the ranch management company Ranchlands and is affiliated with/in partnership the Nature Conservancy.

Morgan Kozar, Pennsylvania State University (University Park): Morgan graduated from the Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. Last summer she interned with Unilever and they offered her a full-time position in their Research and Development headquarters in Trumbull, CT. Morgan will be employed as an associate scientist working on reformulating Dove Body Wash. While she is excited about this opportunity, she’s applying to medical school for the entering class of 2017. Throughout her time at Penn State she worked as a teaching assistant, was a competitive ballroom dancer, and performed independent research on metal complexes in an attempt to control their conductivity. From the work that she completed with her mentor, they were able to publish two articles in scientific journals with another two articles currently under review by editors.

Byron Lambrou, University of Delaware: Byron earned a degree in electrical engineering from University of Delaware. He completed an internship conducting biophysics research and industrial energy auditing for the Department of Energy, and he worked as a systems engineer at SevOne. Byron was awarded the Electrical Engineering senior design award at UD for his capstone project. Currently, Byron works in investment banking technology at J.P. Morgan.

Kyle McGregor, Elon University: Kyle graduated from Elon University with a degree in marketing and a minor in economics. He recently relocated to Raleigh, NC. He completed two internships with W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Natasha Prokhnevska, Georgia Tech: Natasha graduated with highest honors from Georgia Tech, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. She completed an internship at Emory University and at the universitat autonama de Barcelona.

Natasha is attending graduate school at Emory University looking to complete her PhD in immunology and molecular pathogenesis. She was a four-year member of the Georgia Tech tennis team and in the spring of 2016 was thrilled to compete in the Sweet 16s of the NCAA championship and finish the season top 15 in the country.

Emily Rufo, University of Delaware: Emily graduated in May from the University of Delaware with a fashion merchandising major and a journalism minor. Emily studied abroad in Italy and also spent a summer living in NYC and interning for Rebecca Minkoff. She participated on the dance team for her first two years of college and finished her last two years on a dance club team called Delaware Dance Fever. Currently, Emily is teaching dance at American Dance Academy and is employed at Neumann University as the assistant dance team coach.

Corrie Struthers, Pennsylvania State University (University Park): Corrie graduated with distinction, top 12% of her class, from Penn State with a degree in community, environment, and development and a minor in economics. She is a global wealth and investment management communications manager at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in New York City.

Prior to her current role, Corrie interned as an environmental, social, and governance summer analyst at Bank of America in Boston, MA, and she served as a natural resource intern at AKRF Consulting in Mt. Laurel, NJ. Leah Todd, St. John’s University: Leah graduated from St John’s University in Queens, NY in May 2016. She earned a bachelor’s degree in health and human services with a focus in health services administration. She is currently studying at Stony Brook University, a school within the State University System of New York, for her master’s in public health/ master’s of art in public policy.

Leah had several amazing internships, one with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. She also participated in the University of Michigan Summer Enrichment Program. This past summer, upon graduation, Leah was a member of the 2016 Health Career Connections Summer Internship Program where she worked for the Acacia Network in the Bronx.

Emily Widdoes, School of Visual Arts in Manhattan: Emily graduated from the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan with a BFA in illustration. Since graduation she’s been working as a freelance designer in the textile industry.

Madelyn Wojnisz, Furman University: Madelyn graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English from Furman University in Greenville, SC. She minored in ESOL/Linguistics, and received certification in secondary education. Madelyn is teaching ninth-grade English in Boiling Springs, SC. Matthew Yung, Hamilton College: Matthew graduated from Hamilton College with a degree in economics in the spring of 2016. He completed three summer internships, working at Glenmede Trust, and two start-ups, Zenbanx and il morso. Matthew has been working for a start-up in San Francisco as a real estate analyst.

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SANFORD ALUMNI NOTES

Sanford . Special Annual Report Issue . Fall 2016

Sanford Alumni Notes Sanford Alumni Notes Faith Whittington ’79, is pleased to announce the opening of her office in The Devon, Suite 102; 2401 Pennsylvania Ave, Wilmington DE, 19810.

As a licensed mental health counselor, Faith is seeing clients and hoping to share the suite with other mental health practitioners who have their own private practice. Faith purchased this office in January and has done rehab to get it into shape. As she is into mindfulness and meditation, it has a multi-use room where she can lead meditation or conduct a group therapy session.

Gordon Spencer Kahn ’51, professionally known on radio as writer and actor Gordon Spencer, has been living in Omaha, with his wife Hannelore Rogers since 2013. They previously lived in Pittsburgh (13 years), Milwaukee (10 years), and Albuquerque (8 years). They met in New York where Gordon had been a classical music and jazz radio program host on WNCN and WBAI. He had similar programs in Pittsburgh (WQED and WRCT), Milwaukee (WFMR and WYMS) and Albuquerque (KHFM and KUNM.) Gordon has been writing about theater and music since the 1990s for local magazines and alternative newspapers. His present work can be found at www.thereader.com.

Reviving a 1960s New York acting career, he has performed roles in Pittsburgh and Omaha. He continues to work on a memoir about his performing career, whose early days include Sanford. https://stationbreaksbygordonspencer2.blogspot.com.

Gordon’s favorite memories of Sanford “involve the wonderful sense of being part of an extended family, a community.” Living at Sanford, indeed, made it clear that “No Talent Lies Latent.” As a student, Gordon enjoyed performing in plays including ones in Spanish and French, learning about cooking by working in the kitchen, and discovering the joy of participating in sports. He says, “Football was the greatest! Where else can boys diffuse aggression by knocking down other boys without anyone likely to get seriously injured?”

Gordon and Hannelore love to travel and do so frequently—this summer they went to The British Isles. In prior adventures, they have enjoyed Peru, Russia, Egypt, Germany, France, Spain, Czech Republic and Italy (where he lived in the 1970s.) In the photo above, Gordon and Hannelore are enjoying a trip to Machu Picchu, Peru in September of 2012.

Faith (center in blue and white dress) greets guests at an open house for her new practice.

Jude McLaughlin ’85 was a Lambda Literary Award finalist this year for her first novel, Wonder City Stories. Lambda Literary Awards (also known as the Lammys) are awarded yearly by the USLammys based Lambda Literary Foundation to published works which celebrate or explore LGBT themes. Categories include Humor, Romance and Biography. To qualify, a book must have been published in the United States in the year current to the award. The Lambda Literary Foundation states that its mission is “to celebrate LGBT literature and provide resources for writers, readers, booksellers, publishers, and librarians—the whole literary community.” The awards were instituted in 1988. Jude’s second novel, Ephemera, was published at the end of October 2016, and she has a short story forthcoming in an anthology from Northwest Press.

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Sanford Alumni Notes Sanford Alumni Notes Virginia Brown ’06 has worked as an environmental consultant on oil and gas projects for the past several years. She has worked on numerous projects all over the US, from Texas to Wisconsin. Currently, Virginia is the lead agriculture and soil scientist on a large scale pipeline construction project crossing through the prime farmlands of Illinois and Iowa.

Her work involves navigating the regulations on a high profile project and ensuring that the environmental and agricultural concerns are being addressed. She works with many types of people and has learned to be a problem solver.

Virginia continues her love to ride horses and brings her horse, Todd, with her from location to location. When she is not on the job she likes to spend time on her small ranch outside of Dallas, TX.

Danielle Fleming ’11 recently began working at St. George’s School, a boarding school located near Newport, Rhode Island.

Her roles at St. George’s include serving as an associate director of admission, an assistant field hockey coach, an assistant girls’ basketball coach, and a dorm parent. Danielle’s first experience in boarding school life occurred last summer at Wolfeboro—The Summer Boarding School in New Hampshire where she was a resident advisor. During her Wolfeboro assignment, Danielle connected with other members of the Sanford community, including Upper School faculty member John Fritz and his daughter, Sanford alumna Caroline Fritz ’15, former Sanford Extended Day staff member Paige Lewis, and former Sanford Director of Admission Andrew Walpole.

Class of 2011 Reunion Gathering Members of the Class of 2011 connected at the Walpoles’ home following a five-year reunion dinner at Six Paupers.

Keegan McGregor ’07 married Brittany Jones at Penn State on August 6, 2016.

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Featured in the photo above are: (standing) Rita Snell, Peter Walpole, Josiah Hannon, Shaun Martin, Howard Blake, Deon Jones, Naiesha Brown, and Andréa Hines; (seated) Hannah Wagner, Andrew Olivieri, Steffi Cramer, Lauren Olivieri, and Drew Webb.

ALUMNI REUNION 2017: JUNE 17, 2017 Sanford School alumni are invited back for our Alumni Reunion, June 17, 2017, at Sanford School. The classes ending in 2’s and 7’s will be acknowledged for milestone years. The Class of 1967, celebrating 50 years, and the Class of 1992, celebrating 25 years, will be recognized at a luncheon. The day will provide opportunities for alumni to reconnect and share memories of days past. Alumni awards will be presented at a cocktail reception in the early evening. For more information about Reunion 2017, contact Amy Shirley, at shirleya@sanfordschool.org or 302.235.6510.

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IN MEMORIAM

Sanford . Special Annual Report Issue . Fall 2016

In Memoriam We extend our deepest sympathy to families and friends of these members of the Sanford community.

MARIA “MITZI” CAJNAR • December 16, 1922–November 5, 2015 Maria Cajnar, wife of Yanko Cajnar (1915–2005), died peacefully, in Orchard Cottage, the home she so loved, overlooking Sanford’s beautiful chapel. “Mitzi” and their child, Hans Thomas Cajnar ’67, arrived from Austria in 1952 to join Yanko, who had arrived three years earlier. Martina ’74 and Annie ’77, both born in America, became the family’s first two US citizens. When warmly greeted by Ellen Q. Sawin, founder of Sanford School, little did “Mitzi” know of the many kindnesses she would receive from the Sawins over next sixty three years.

Mitzi and Yanko were employed by Sanford—Yanko in construction and grounds and Mitzi in child care and sewing. Her first job was assisting in the care of Sanford’s youngest boys in Douglas Cottage. Mitzi made the all the school’s curtains, reupholstered chairs and couches, and handmade the cheerleaders’ uniforms and bibs for art classes.

Mitzi was an enthusiastic reader of history in both German and English. She thoroughly enjoyed The New York Times and Time magazine with a special interest in world affairs. As devoted Catholics, Mitzi and Yanko walked each Sunday from Sanford to St. John’s Church in Hockessin. Mitzi was an avid reader of the Bible, and was forever grateful for her days living on the school’s campus.

SUZANNE READ JANES ’56 • March 21, 1939–March 10, 2016 Sue loved to read and write, but she always found time to help others. As senior gavel girl, students appreciated her leadership and kindness. She was a talented athlete, playing field hockey, lacrosse, and tennis. She was also captain of the varsity basketball team and cheerleaders. Sue was secretary of her junior year class and served on Student Council for two years. Academically, Sue was named to the Honor Society and was editor-in-chief of Golden Leaves. She was a member of Sanford’s Chapel Choir, Chorus, and Quartette. Both as a player and a spectator, Sue shared her enthusiasm and spirit for all Sanford’s teams.

Sue’s participation and caring continued into her married life. As one friend put it “Sue has been an incredible friend to our family throughout the decades. How appropriately symbolic that Sue lived at the end of the block...she was the cornerstone of our neighborhood. Her sense of self truly extended to include the people around her.”

Sue was survived by her children and husband of 53 years, William Janes, Sr., who sadly died a few months after Suzanne’s passing.

JAMES POLK WEBB, Jr. ’50 • March 31, 1932–July 2, 2016 James’ lifetime nickname became “Bud” at the tender age of three...because he was everyone’s “buddy.” He arrived at Sanford as a ninth grader. Helping on the Sanford farm was a daily chore that resulted in a lifetime love of farming. He and Art Crowell ’49 always talked “farming.” After graduating, Bud returned to Sanford to bale the hay. Bud was a friendly, likeable, and responsible individual who was elected junior gavel boy by his peers. He was a fine athlete, playing football and baseball. It was in track though that he truly excelled. James broke the state of Delaware high school record for the mile, running it in 4 minutes and 41 seconds. This record remained for several years.

Bud served in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge. He was a graduate of Pennsylvania State University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in agronomy. He owned Webb’s Super Gro, Inc. and operated his own farm in Pennsylvania.

In addition, he was on the board of directors of the Commonwealth Bank, Sega Cog Rail Authority, and the Clinton County Conservation District, where he was recognized for 40 years of service by the Clinton County Commissioners, the Pennsylvania State House and Senate. Bud was a member of Trinity Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife Sharon Webb in Mill Hall, Pennsylvania, sister Marietta Webb Bala ’54, and numerous family members.

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MARK L. SCHERER ’75 • September 22, 1957–July 4, 2016

“Sanford Friends, I offer this remembrance of Mark Scherer with sadness and gratitude: grief at his passing, grateful to have known him and called him a friend. Mark was a true and giving person, loyal to a fault, never without an opinion, but always without malice to either friend or stranger. I recall feeling lost my first weeks at Sanford School. Mark was among the first people I met, a long-time Sanford student who made someone new feel a little more welcome and at home. In testament, I think to our shared experience at Sanford, our acquaintance became a friendship that lasted 40 years, subject to neither time nor distance. I miss him dearly and would invite all who knew Mark to join me in recollection and to remember him with fondness.” —Paul Laiblin ’76 Mark was a talented musician and participated in Sanford’s Band, Choir, Bell Choir, and the Blue Gold Band. He was also a member of Sanford’s yearbook staff. Mark’s short battle with cancer took his life at a young 58 years of age. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Julie, who also attended Sanford and their two daughters, all of whom live in Newark, Delaware.

PHYLLIS J. HUSKEY • November 1, 1936–August 7, 2016 Phyllis Huskey was Sanford’s nurse and athletic trainer in the l970s and 1980s. When not in her office, she could be found in the gymnasium or on one of the school’s fields, supporting Sanford teams or caring for an injury. She also taught health classes to both Middle School and Upper School students.

Phyllis was a motherly figure for many of our students. She was a great support of Gill Jackson and his 1986 state championship team. She was noted for her calm and reassuring approach as a trainer, even with the most serious injuries.

Phyllis’s entire family was engaged at Sanford. One daughter, Suanne, was a graduate of the Class of ’78; another daughter, Karen, was a lifer graduating in 1981; and son Matt was a manager for the 1986 championship basketball team and later became a Sanford basketball coach and substitute teacher. Later in life, Phyllis’s husband, Conrad Huskey, became a high school science teacher at Sanford. Phyllis Huskey is survived by her husband and three children.

GREGG E. JOHNSTON ’80 • May 13, 1962–August 12, 2016 Gregg was an extremely outgoing person who touched countless lives. He was always positive, upbeat, and a true sports enthusiast. While at Sanford Gregg played varsity soccer, varsity basketball and varsity baseball. In adulthood he continued to play numerous sports, but also enjoyed watching sports, collecting memorabilia, and attending sporting events.

Gregg was highly respected by his work colleagues at Kimball Midwest in Ohio. “Gregg was a terrific human being...I knew I could ALWAYS count on Gregg to help me. Even when we were busy solving problems there was always time for a little fun and humor. The old saying is that everybody is replaceable, but I think that in this case they are wrong.” —C.G. Gregg is survived by his wife Lisa in Hilliard, Ohio.

JOHN S. HOYT ’48 • March 23, 1931–August 14, 2016 Jack attended Sanford for his junior and senior years. In a short period of time he became highly respected by his classmates.

Whenever there was a need for a handyman Jack was always ready to take the job and was always successful. This ability carried throughout his life including in service of the U.S. Air Force, his career at Grumman, at Lockheed, and later during his career on Wall Street. While in college he earned a BS degree in aeronautical engineering and an MBA in finance.

Jack had many interests, among them were passions for sailing and aviation. He was proud of, and inspired by, his uncle C. Sherman Hoyt, who was the navigator for Commodore Vanderbilt aboard RAINBOW in the 1934 America’s Cup. Jack sailed in many Newport to Bermuda races. Additionally, he was an accomplished pianist.

He is survived by his four children, ten grandchildren, his sister and two cousins.

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The Geipel Center NOVEMBER 7TH Thanks to the combined musical talents of Sanford community member Matt MacKelcan (son of former Head of School Chip MacKelcan) and alumnus Johnny Duke ’06, the Geipel Center’s Rubin Family Auditorium came alive during a concert featuring both musicians, percussionist Craig Meyer, and legendary blues guitarist David Bromberg.

Look for a story about this very special event in the next issue of SANFORD magazine.

PHOTO OF MATT MACKELCAN COURTESY OF TED ROSENTHAL/IZMADDY STUDIOS