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The CDS Family Puzzle

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Class of 2023 "The Story of Us"

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Alumni Spotlight

S CH OLARSHIP | INTEGR I TY | R ES P EC T | R ES P ONS I BI L I TY

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2022-2023

ANNUAL REPORT

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LETTER FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

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THE CDS FAMILY PUZZLE

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GRADUATION SPOTLIGHT

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AWARDS AND ACCOLADES

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EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: CURRY HAGERTY UFLACKER

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ALUMNI NEWS

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2022-2023 ANNUAL REPORT • • • • • • • •

Notes from the Board 1937 Giving Giving by Level Faculty, Parent & Board Gifts Tributes & Honorariums Special Thank Yous Grandparent Giving Alumni Giving Recognition & More

THE GATEWAY CONTRIBUTORS Judith Foley Arnstein Mary Baarcke Tim Coffey Corie Hipp Erdman Christina Mahaffey

Jessica Mischner Catherine Skeen Caitlin Tobin Travis Whetzel

Thanks also to several faculty, staff members and parents for contributing photos and content.

On the cover: Neely and Ethan, 8th graders, help Ceny and Ethan, 1st graders, practice spelling words

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FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

Dear Charleston Day School Families, As we settle in to the 2023-24 academic year and bid a fond farewell to the Class of 2023, I can’t help but reflect on the invaluable role that family plays in the rich tapestry of Charleston Day School. At Charleston Day, we are more than just an educational institution. We are a close-knit family, bonded by shared values, aspirations, and a commitment to fostering excellence in education. Our community is built on the foundation of trust, collaboration, and the unwavering support we extend to one another.

Family is the cornerstone of our lives. It provides us with the love, guidance, and encouragement necessary to thrive and grow. In our school community, we have created an extended family, where students, parents, faculty, and staff come together to create an environment that nurtures both academic and personal growth. At CDS, family takes many forms. It is the

“It is through our collective efforts that we create a vibrant and thriving school community at Charleston Day School.” relationship between “Bigs and Littles” that allows a strong bond to form between younger and older students. It is the feeling of togetherness that is fostered by a sports team. It is the beauty of the relationships that are forged between students and faculty. It is the power of a strong partnership between school and family.

And it is the strength of the commitment of the faculty and staff who strive each and every day to create an environment that allows students to soar.

Our exceptional faculty members are not just educators; they are mentors, advocates, and role models who instill in our students the values of our Mission: scholarship, integrity, respect, and responsibility. They dedicate themselves to the art of teaching, igniting the spark of knowledge within young minds and empowering students to reach their full potential. Through their tireless efforts, our teachers foster an environment where each student is known, valued, and inspired to excel.

Our school community extends far beyond the classroom walls. Indeed, the City of Charleston, with its rich history and proximity to our campus, provides students with the opportunity to learn through seeing and doing. All-in-all, the CDS family is strong and growing.

In this issue of The Gateway we celebrate our newest alumni – the Class of 2023. Their futures are bright and options abound

Mrs. Arnstein greets students during back-to-school orientation. as they move forward with the strength and knowledge that a CDS education provides. Please be sure to take a look at the Alumni Profile featuring Curry Hagerty Uflacker, the write up recognizing Kindergarten teacher Garden Blincow as last year’s winner of the Excellence in Teaching Award, and the photos of the former faculty returning to celebrate each other and the school that they love.

As we move forward, let us continue to cherish and foster the strong bond that defines our Charleston Day School family. Let us recognize the tremendous impact Charleston Day School has on the lives of our students and the lasting imprint this school family leaves on their educational journey. I am grateful for your unwavering dedication, support, and belief in the power of education. It is through our collective efforts that we create a vibrant and thriving school community at Charleston Day School. I am honored and privileged to be a part of this exceptional family.

With warm regards,

Judith Foley Arnstein Head of School

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CHARLESTON DAY SCHOOL

The CDS Family Puzzle Each Piece is Part of the Whole A school family contains many parts. Much like a puzzle, each piece has a unique shape and is necessary to complete the picture. At Charleston Day School, our students, faculty, and programming are all important pieces in our school puzzle. Each component builds a sense of belonging and creates the supportive environment that is a hallmark of the CDS experience.

The Team Piece We all participated in the 8th grade boys’ magical basketball season this past winter. From first grade students to recently graduated alum, we attended games; we cheered; we held our breath, and we experienced the magic of a perfect season. In order to have success on the court, many elements have to come together. Ask Coach Whetzel. As Coach explained at our sports awards assembly in February, “We were fortunate to have Dean Williams join our 8th grade class this year, and he had a huge impact on a team with previously established relationships. Having such a talented player required something from the rest of the guys that often gets overlooked – sacrifice.”

Basketball – The 8th grade 2023 undefeated Senior Boys Division Trident Champs celebrate their victory.

Field Day! Scan to watch the 2023 Field Day highlight video.

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8th Spirit Day – The Class of 2023 extended family

The team sacrificed shots, playing time, and comfortable patterns for the good of the whole, and Dean had to learn to trust his new teammates on the court as well. Coach Whetzel reflected, “When we were running and sharing the ball, moving it from side to side with precision, it was a thing of beauty.” The talented players embraced their expanded basketball family and established a different rhythm that made the team stronger in the end. This team brought our CDS community together. The energy in the gyms during those last five games was palpable.

The camaraderie and student support is something Coach Whetzel hopes we all can learn from moving forward.

The Spirit Piece Spirit runs high during our annual Field Day. It is a day when 8th graders lead their team through a series of games on the field at James Island County Park. Winners earn points for their Red or Blue team, and team loyalty runs strong. More than the competition, the day provides a chance for younger and older students to strengthen their bonds. You can feel the friendship and spirit that permeates the day. When the community returns to campus following Field Day, there is always a new sense of camaraderie between younger and older students that is evident in the hallways and on the playground.

Former CDS 8th Grade Class Presidents: “The friendships in our class feel like a really large group of siblings…”

-Mary Motley Smith, Class of 2022

“I think it is safe to say that my classmates and I know each other pretty well. For instance, we don’t just know each other’s names and basic character traits. We know each other’s passions, likes, dislikes, as well as each other’s favorite foods and activities…”

Field Day – Our youngest and oldest students support each other on Field Day.

The Sibling Piece Our Bigs & Littles program is often mentioned by our graduating eighth graders as one of their favorite CDS memories. Each first grade student is assigned a fifth-grade buddy, and the pair stays together throughout the next four years. Bigs and Littles meet regularly to read to each other, complete a partner project, or simply play games outside.

Much like Field Day, the program builds connections between our older and younger students. It provides more leadership opportunities for our middle school students and is another touchpoint for our students to form close relationships with everybody on campus.

-Jack Josey, Class of 2021

“Collectively, my classmates and I have been ‘in this together’ for what seems like forever… My point is that unlike at other schools, we have spent an incredible amount of time together. We really aren’t just a class of students. We are a family– a very large family of 31 brothers and sisters.”

-Anna Sinkler, Class of 2020

The Home Away from Home Piece Have you attended a Monday morning assembly recently?

There are many reasons to love this weekly tradition.

The entire school comes together in one place to share information, listen to speakers, and reinforce the school’s mission of fostering scholarship, integrity, respect, and responsibility in our students. Assemblies set a positive tone for the week and give time to connect and strengthen our CDS family.

Another important aspect of weekly assemblies is the privilege of listening to each eighth grader deliver a personal speech. The eighth-grade speeches are a rite of passage at Charleston Day School and allow us to celebrate the success and development of those students. One theme that surfaces in many speeches is the importance of family.

And, as Liza Hood, class of '23, noted in her speech, the importance of our school family. “After eight years at Charleston Day School, I am able to reflect upon my time here and realize that my family is much larger than the people I see when I go home.” As eighth graders get closer to their graduation day each spring, they often comment about the closeness they feel with classmates and teachers.

Bigs/Littles – 5th and 1st graders meet for weekly reading partner time.

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WITHIN THE GATES

Parents’ Council Thank you to our dedicated Parents’ Council They organize and support so many teacher and student events throughout the year. From the Scorpion's Den school store to Family Bingo Night to Teacher Appreciation Week to Field Day (and everything in between), we appreciate your time and talents!

For more information about Parents’ Council meetings and ways to volunteer throughout the year, check the weekly Communicator email to families or reach out to Chrissie Batten at cdsparentscouncil@gmail.com.

Jessica Aaron (past president) and her son Willy (7th grader) at Family Bingo Night

Claire Loehr (left) and Leslie Chapman (right) collect flower donations from families to create bouquets for each teacher and staff member at the school.

Hariott Parker (left) and Tameka SmallsRobinson (right) run relay stations on Field Day.

WELCOME We would like to extend a special welcome to our incoming 2023-2024 Parents’ Council!

President Chrissie Batten

Faculty Appreciation Leslie Chapman, Alex Andrews

Vice President Ashley Rawl

Field Day Aemelia Mauldin, Bliss Lansing

Treasurer Meg Phillips

Used Uniforms Beverly Helms, Laura Greaver

Vice Treasurer Meredith Sharma

Spirit Days Claire Byrd

Back to School Social Summer Anderson, Eugenia Burtschy, Cindy Hayes

Holiday Greenery Sales Kat Clark, Jacki Gross

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Scorpion's Den Megan Mozingo, Jill Fitzhenry

Pop-Up Shop + Spirit Wear Lauren Lail, Meg Manuel Mother’s Day Orchid Sale Claire Loehr, Jayne Shiver

The 2023-24 Parents’ Council President, Chrissie Batten (left) and Vice President, Ashley Rawl (right)

Back-To-School Social The CDS Parents' Council hosted parents for cocktails and conversation on the playground at the end of September.

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WITHIN THE GATES

Graduation Spotlight

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-Matthew Cochrane-Logan '93

CHARLESTON DAY SCHOOL

A Snapshot in Time The Eighth Grade Class Murals Beginning with the class of 1993, each CDS graduate the background for the portrait. As a group, the students has left a permanent stamp on our school’s campus choose a location on or near campus that has special through the group mural. Jan Welborn, longstanding meaning to the class. They take a mini field trip in the former CDS art teacher, launched this hallmark tradition. fall to snap the photograph that will serve as the guide for Matthew Cochrane-Logan, member of the mural. The class of 2023 took their the class of 1993 and current first grade class picture at the gazebo in White Point parent, recalls the experience fondly. “It’s Garden. Jack Grant, 2023 class treasurer, “The murals are a a tapestry of growing up. We were all noted, “We chose this location because so close, and I can look at the painting we wanted to find a bright, beautiful place snapshot in time, and remember each classmate.” for a vibrant class on a lovely sunny day.”

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Until 2011, the murals incorporated the students to leave their As you follow the progression of the school locations into the painting. Our murals, you can see each art teacher’s mark on the school.” influence. Recent art teacher, Matt school gym has a permanent alumni fan section with each class portrait cheering McKnight, specializes in saturated colors -Matt McKnight on our Scorpions from the sidelines. As that pop. The students applied Mr. available wall space became limited, McKnight’s art lessons into their finished the eighth graders traveled to nearby locations for the mural. The bright colors reflect each student’s individuality backdrop of the murals and began using canvases but work together to form the finished product. Art is rather than painting directly on school walls. a language, and each mural conveys the feelings and memories of the graduating class’ eighth grade year.

A new aspect to the class mural tradition involves choosing

The Class of 1993 is the inaugural class mural painting.

Scan to view of a gallery of all murals from 1993 to the present.

The Class of 2023 posing for their mural inspiration photo in the gazebo at White Point Gardens.

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The Story of Us by the Class of 2023 It all started in first grade, this story of us Fast Forward 8 years and now we are here, ready to discuss At first there wasn't a great mix 10 girls and 16 boys made up our 26 In first grade Little Scorps started our sports career Look at us now, basketball champions our 8th grade year In 2nd grade we gained another two Sally and Atticus became penguins thru and thru Around the world helped us look outside the gate There were so many countries; all of them first rate Jack focused on the culture and food of Italy Jackson Twilley’s Russian dance was a sight for all to see Third grade came and we were challenged to read a lot Mary and Brady’s favorite book? The Wild Robot Connell and Banks were making jokes that never stop As Kenny and Chisholm made the yoga ball pop We wrote persuasively for toys and pets and even pie It might not have worked, but it never hurts to try

4th grade put our creativity to the test Inventing was hard but we tried our best Wills and Liza invented school supplies A pen and a backpack to keep us organized That year, we gained three more Claire, Waring, and Trigg would stay for the next four Suddenly Christmas wasn’t far And we were busy making reindeer food and cookie jars Willy and Telfair led us in sales They ensured the market didn’t fail The very next year we were accepted into Hogwarts, also known as Mrs. Pace’s classroom It was unfortunate when the year ended and along came Zoom Bennett was new But our strong community welcomed him in a few As we read and researched, our topics were formed The Dottie Rhett Speech Contest was ready to be performed The history of telephones created such a race, By speaking on this, Smith took first place

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Reflecting on these past years This past year we gained two Dean and Grigs became Scorps tried and true We entered 6th grade with masks and all Learning mythology throughout the fall People were coming and going We thought it was over, but we kept growing Specifically in 6th Jackson Thomas, Kaelyn, Sylvie, Lizzie, Charlie, and Kat were added to the mix Corona taught us to adapt And there we were feeling trapped Bebop with Aesop had to be changed Using Claymation, we rearranged Molly’s mouse voice kept us in laughter We were still smiling, many days after.

In the 7th grade up the stairs we went Enjoying the time together we spent We opened the door to several more Sophie, Daniel, Oliver, and Shelby were the four The masks were off and Kanuga was near We all left our parents without shedding a tear 7th grade went great Mr. Newer and Mrs. Ladue prepared us for grade 8 Now we are here

Finally we got to go off-campus to eat We went to our favorite places for an afternoon treat Rhett, Daisy, Abbott and Graham Wandering on Fridays looking for food to cram We’ve come so far from our 5th year We gave our 8th grade speeches with no fear We traveled to Crystal River to explore Soon we could go on our manatee tour We have all come so far from our first day Once hoping to leave, now wishing to stay Stay with Mrs. Hawkins in the class we love so much Where our voices were changed by her musical touch Stay with Coach Whetzel and Wallace in PE Where games were made better and so were we Stay at 15 Archdale- might seem right It’s where we learned to express and create with all our might But now we know we must depart Leaving Charleston Day with a heavy heart Together we have grown All Scorpions both red and blue One thing is true our lives have been changed by all of you Now we just want to say Thank You!

CLASS OF 2022 HIGH SCHOOL ACCEPTANCES Academic Magnet High School* Ashley Hall* Asheville School Berkshire School* Blair Academy Bishop England High School* Charleston Charter School for Math and Science

Charleston Collegiate School Episcopal High School* The Lawrenceville School* Middlesex School Norfolk Academy* Oceanside Collegiate Academy* Porter-Gaud School* St. Andrew's School - Delaware*

St. George's School* West Ashley High School AP/Honors* Wando High School* Woodberry Forest School* *matriculation

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2022-2023 CHARLESTON DAY SCHOOL

Awards & Accolades Head of School’s Award: Sophie Elise Skaff Established in 1998 by Gregory J. O’Melia and Edgar S. Jaycocks, this prize recognizes a member of the graduating class who has exhibited a genuine love of learning through commitment and hard work at Charleston Day School. This award underscores the belief that true academic scholarship should be judged not only by one’s grade point average, but also by the student’s diligence, effort and sincere desire to learn.

Faculty Award: Molly Archer Mettler This award is given to an 8th grader who, in the faculty’s opinion, best exemplifies the ideals of good manners, neatness in appearance and work, and good character.

The Archdale Achievement Award: Elizabeth Vining Hood This award is given for outstanding academic achievement in all areas, and for willingness to serve others.

Esprit de Corps Award: Mary Preston Collins This award, established in 1996, recognizes the eighth grader who epitomizes devotion to and enthusiasm for the common spirit of the entire student body.

The Gordon Scott Gillespie Prize: Oliver Bryce Sharpley Established by Mrs. Gillespie and her daughter Brook, this award is in memory of Brook’s father, who died while she was an eighth grader. In a year in which it is given, it is awarded to the student who shows special interest and a desire to delve deeper than is required into his or her schoolwork and projects.

Fourth Grade Award: Rebecca Sullivan Kunes Established in honor of Noel Kunes, former 4th grade teacher, this prize recognizes a student’s effort, attitude and positive relationships with his or her peers.

The Braveheart Award This award was established by the Class of 1996. It recognizes students whose strong work ethic, optimism and strength of character best exemplify the spirit of Charleston Day School.

Grades 1-4: Caroline Ann Bennett Robinson Grades 5-8: John Laurence McLaughlin IV French Society Award: Elizabeth Vining Hood Presented by the French Society of South Carolina to the student who demonstrates excellence in the French language and interest in promoting French culture.

The Julia Mayrant Rees Simonds Award: Felix Chisolm Pelzer III Established in 1999, in memory of Julie Simonds, Class of 1987, this award is presented to the student who embodies a spirit of openness and a desire to learn more about France, its language and its people.

Spanish Award: Atticus John Mauldin Presented to the student who demonstrates excellence in the Spanish language and interest in promoting Spanish culture.

English Award: Shelby Kathryn Davidson Established in 1998 to recognize particular excellence in English.

The Thomas W. Alexander Creativity Award: Claire Mathilde Lafortune The Thomas W. Alexander Creativity Award was established in 2003 by the family and friends of Tom Alexander, a successful advertising executive and proud CDS alumnus, parent and grandparent. This award is given to a student in grades 6-8 who best demonstrates creativity in his/her life, schoolwork or hobbies.

The Brendan O’Shea Citizenship Award: Edward Granger Abbott Mims Established in honor of Brendan O’Shea, whose 13-year tenure as Head of School was marked by a culture of civility. This award recognizes a student who has demonstrated service, leadership, responsibility, character and discipline.

The Josephine Little Townsend Award: Connor Elizabeth Wright This award was established in memory of Jodie Townsend after her death, during her fifth grade year at Charleston Day School. Recipients should display intelligence, love of reading, well-roundedness, ability to get along with others, optimism, and should be a top student in his or her class. It is awarded only to fifth graders.

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Sr. Catlett presents recognitions for the 2023 National Spanish Exam.

20 students earned medals and an additional 9 students received honorable mentions.

The Harriet C. Wilson Award: John Jackson Thomas Established in 1995 by an alumna of Charleston Day School, this award honors Miss Wilson’s contributions to our community as a history teacher. Her standards were very high, but she was always able to inspire a sense of self-confidence in those with whom she worked. She strove to make the past come alive for her students, and she imbued them with a love of history. To reflect her spirit, this award is presented to an eighth grader who exhibits the enthusiasm, the interest and the potential to become a genuine scholar in the study of history.

Justine Finch Math Award: Sophie Elise Skaff Established in 1998 as the Math Award, this award was renamed in 2014 to the Justine Finch Math Award and is presented to the student who displays excellence in mathematics as well as a desire to achieve at the highest level. The award is named in honor of Mrs. Finch, who taught math at Charleston Day for 26 years, from 1988-2014. Her exacting standards coupled with her expectation that each individual student perform to his or her highest capability helped establish Charleston Day’s math program as the best in the area. Countless students benefited from her emphasis on organization, checking work, daily preparation and review, as well as her high expectations for each child.

Science Award: Elizabeth Kristen Finkelstein Established in 1998 to recognize particular excellence in science.

John Winthrop Young Historians Scholarship: William Digges Walldorf Established in 2013 by the generosity of Mr. John Winthrop of Charleston. Each year the award is given to a seventh grader who is distinguished in the study of history of our country and the world.

Audrey Elizabeth Grice Art Award: Emmie Wills McFadden This award was established in 2002 in memory of Audrey Grice, member of the Class of 2006. Audrey was an exceptional art student, whose energetic spirit and love for life were reflected in her work. This award recognizes particular excellence in art.

Music Award: Katherine Middleton Burke Established in 1983 to recognize especially noteworthy achievement in music.

Athletes of the Year Award: Molly Archer Mettler William Hayes Wilson Awarded to an accomplished athlete of strong character who has shown exemplary sportsmanship, concern for fellow teammates, and a strong work ethic.

Sarah Huger Jervey Award: Claire Mathilde Lafortune Established in 1947 in remembrance of Miss Sadie Jervey, whose school for grades 1 and 2 was the parent school of Charleston Day School. In 1939, she merged her school with the Day School, and taught there until 1945. It is awarded to the eighth grader with the highest cumulative academic average over the past three years.

Charleston Day School Scholar: William Digges Walldorf To the sixth, seventh or eighth grader with the highest academic average for this year.

Fifth Grade High Honors: Cian Isidro Green Sixth Grade High Honors: Trevor Pierre Lind Seventh Grade High Honors: William Digges Walldorf Eighth Grade High Honors: Claire Mathilde Lafortune

Marcia E. West Technology Award: Kenneth Daniel Kempinski Established in 1998 to recognize particular excellence in computers.

Class of 2019 College Bound Carson Batten Walter Blessing Ella Bragg Mason Cogswell Georgie Collins Michael Craig SaSa Darwin Hale Ferguson Alex Fowler Chandler Grace Ghegan Apple Gilmore Garrett Griffin John Habakus Mary Blake Hand Jamarion Harrell Mattie Hood Cordes Johnson

University of South Carolina University of Virginia University of Georgia University of the South-Sewanee Wofford College Clemson University Pepperdine University University of Mississippi University of Colorado University of Virginia Smith College Wake Forest University Clemson University University North Carolina – Chapel Hill Coastal Carolina University University of Georgia College of Charleston

Somers Kirk Beach Kuhl Matt Larkin Roy Maybank Darren McCants Jacob Musselman Madeleine Picard Matthew Picard Jack Quinn Janie Rowe Lisee Skoglund Griffin Stiegman Pierson Tobin Hammond Unger Gardner Watson

Wofford College University of Virginia Elon University The Citadel University of South Carolina University of Mississippi Louisiana State University Virginia Military Institute William and Mary St. Andrew's cohort program University of South Carolina Lehigh University Tulane University University of South Carolina – Honors University of Virginia University of South Carolina

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Excellence in Teaching Award Congratulations to Garden Blincow, our phenomenal kindergarten teacher, who was named the 2022 recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award.

The Excellence in Teaching Award was started by an alumni family who wanted to recognize and thank the wonderful teachers and staff at Charleston Day School. Our School is filled with exemplary educators, and each year, the School seeks nominations from parents, current and former faculty members, and alumni for this prestigious award.

At the awards ceremony, Mrs. Arnstein shared that "Miss Garden demonstrates excellence every single day. She has a deep sense of commitment and truly embodies the thought that every opportunity is an opportunity for teaching. She understands that the whole child matters and that teaching is a privilege and a gift to the future of our school."

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Mrs. Arnstein reflected about her visit to Charleston Day School as a candidate for the Head of School position many years ago. “I had the pleasure of watching Miss Garden in action. Even in that small moment, she was making a larger impact on our community.

Something that she does with grace and compassion each and every day.”

Congratulations to Mrs. Blincow on this important and well-deserved honor. Look for an article about the 2023 Excellence in Teaching recipient, Coach Whetzel, this spring.

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Miss Garden and Miss Joan participate in the Read Across America book parade with students.

A colleague wrote, “Garden is a master teacher. At any point during the year and on any given day, excellent teaching is the norm for her. The preparation, organization, and evidence of student learning are on display every day. She is especially adept at using every single moment and every single word as teaching opportunities. Nothing is wasted.”

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BEYOND THE GATES: ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Curry Hagerty Uflacker '97 One Family, Two Sisters, Endless Impact How Hart and Curry Hagerty Uflacker transformed a personal vision into a family business— and how the CDS community fostered the idea of ties that bind Every visionary needs an integrator; at HART, Curry’s the one who gets things done. As CEO, she manages sales & marketing, day-to-day operations, and the numbers. Since joining her sister Hart in 2020, she’s led the opening of the flagship store, developed the management team, and expanded wholesale distribution into more than 200 luxury boutiques, destination resorts and spas. As ecommerce remains at the core of HART, Curry leads strategic partnerships and dropship accounts, such as their newest launch with The Gap. Prior to HART, Curry was head of marketing & PR for Easton Porter Group (EPG) from 2104-2020. Curry led all communication, digital marketing & partnerships and was an integral member of the strategic business development team for the luxury hospitality company with properties including Zero George Hotel, Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards, and five restaurants and event spaces.

Before working at EPG, she was the Program Director for the nation’s largest consumer event for cooking and entertaining, overseeing more than 200 programs annually and partnerships with Food Network, the James Beard Foundation, and national sponsors and media partners. She even held a position as the Assistant to the First Lady of South Carolina - managing all scheduling, press and official state events at the Governor’s Mansion as well as directing the First Lady’s statewide health initiative.

Curry received her MBA from the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina and an undergraduate degree from George Washington University.

Curry lives in Charleston with her husband, son Hugo (4) and two incredibly fluffy Persian cats. Her personal goals for 2023 are to take a college level Portuguese literature class and finally learn to play pickleball.

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Hart Hagerty Wrangle '01 (left) and Curry Hagerty Uflacker '97 (right)

2nd cousins too. My graduating class had 13 girls and six boys. We were incredibly close and still are. So it formed a real sisterhood for me in multiple ways. To this day, I can still name everybody in alphabetical order and probably list their phone numbers and their dogs’s names, too. I really do consider my Day School friends my anchor.

On Charleston Day Memories One of my favorite things about CDS is how the school embraced the city as the classroom. From writing haikus about paintings at the Gibbes, matinees at the Dock Street, to being a junior docent at Drayton Hall, we really tapped into the arts & culture. Oh, and doing timed runs around Colonial Lake for Track Meet qualifications. The city was such an extension of a classroom and that’s something that I think is so valuable for creating communities. So it’s not just about the people, but it’s about the places.

One tradition that I loved was the speech contest. I was in it in 1994, and actually, my speech was about raising awareness for handgun violence. I didn’t place, but the real prize was roller-skating with Mrs. Dottie Rhett - every year she took all of the finalists to Hot Wheels for skating and pizza.

On the Origin of a Family Business I give all the credit to Hart. She founded the brand in 2016, and I had always been her #1 champion and business sounding board. I was working in luxury hospitality marketing and loved it. I knew I always wanted to do my own thing but the path became very clear during COVID that there was a huge opportunity to take HART to the next level. I joined her in 2020 and haven’t looked back.

On Working with my Sister Working with Hart is very rewarding. When we were growing up, my parents gave advice for dating—“same values, different interests”—and I think this sums us up well as business partners. Hart’s the Creative Director and leads all designs & production. My day-to-day is focused on marketing and strategic growth. Our skills are complementary. We make a good team.

On Leadership and Presenting a United Front Lead with confidence and kindness and create a culture that fosters curiosity and creativity. We also want to surround ourselves with whip-smart women who get brain tingles from spreadsheets and genuinely love business.

Confidence is a huge thing you learn at the School, and they really instilled confidence in me: in knowing how to write, knowing how to study, and just also having the social aspect that is Charleston Day does a great job cultivating— not only in terms of polishing manners and character, but also fostering a sense of curiosity that inherently opens you up to other people and points of views. And when we're hiring women at HART, you know, we're looking for people who possess those qualities, women who are confident and curious. And I think that that really was a core takeaway from our time at Charleston Day.

"I’m a risk-taker. On our mood board, we have a quote, 'Leap and net will appear' and that’s something that I live by."

On Business Milestones Some of our recent milestones include opening a pop-up concept in Boston’s Seaport neighborhood. It’s a retail incubator for direct-to-consumer brands to launch into new markets. The store is a success, and we can see its impact on online sales - especially the spike in New England orders.

Seeing the brand live on its own in a huge city is like letting the baby leave the nest.

Another fun partnership this year was with The Gap. I consulted with their team on building their dropship model. We have introduced a few exclusive ready-to-wear designs for The Gap, and they featured Hart and me for International Women’s Day. On Brand Values For centuries, jewelry has been supercharged with personal sentiment and talismanic meaning, especially family heirlooms and the contemporary ‘fine jewelry’ category.

There are several incredible modern, ‘for women by women’ brands like Marla Aaron and Foundrae which tap into this jewelry ethos; however, there was nothing inspiring in the ‘costume jewelry’ space for women like ourselves who couldn’t afford to spend thousands of dollars on a solid gold necklace.

The brand focus has shifted to ‘soulful adornment’ and expanded our designs to high-quality, personalized goldplated jewelry and beaded mantra bracelets. Our team’s north star is “Outer sparkle ignites inner spark.’ In other words, we want to create a brand and quality-yet-affordable designs that help a woman tell her personal story and empower her to live her most authentic life.

Curry with her classmates during the annual Julius Caesar performance.

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Alumni News Class of 1991

Class of 2007

Congratulations to Emily Metts Johnson on being voted the best veterinarian in Columbia for 2022.

Grace McShane met her husband, Kevin, at SEWE Expo right before the start of the pandemic. Kevin is SCDNR’s Chief External Affairs Officer, and Grace is CATR-Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding’s Philanthropy Assistant.

Class of 2001 Hart Hagerty Wrangle, Eliza Barnwell, Sarah Rose Johnson, Caroline Cutler Rowe and Lizzy Simmons Bush celebrated the holiday season together.

Class of 2009 Thomas Rogers married Tanner Leigh Rumney on 2/25/23. They met at Clemson and live in Charleston, SC. Thomas is a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.

Mr. and Mrs.Thomas Rogers

Grace McShane and husband, Kevin

Sara Chakeris

Class of 2012 Class of 2002 Robert "Alex" Pringle III writes “After CDS I attended Porter-Gaud for high school. From 2006-2010, I attended Rollins College where I met my wife my sophomore year. I obtained a Masters of Biomedical Sciences at the Medical University at University of Central Florida, and then I proceeded to the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. I currently practice small animal medicine at Countryside Animal Hospital in Alachua, Florida near UF Vet Med where I am coming up on my 6 year anniversary of practicing medicine this June.”

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Mena Kerrison graduated from The University of the South: Sewanee as Salutatorian with a BS in Chemistry class of 2020 (graduation was postponed to May 2022). She is currently a 3rd year medical student at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia SC.

Class of 2014 Congratulations to Sara Chakeris on launching her clothing line, Chakeris Clothing, in February 2023.

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Alumni News Continued Class of 2015 Savannah Flagg writes, “I obtained my bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in Afro-American Studies, Summa Cum Laude, from Howard University.

Previously, I was on Capitol Hill with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation as a State Farm Communications intern in the office of Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) and am currently at Invariant! I work with the Strategic Communications and Public Affairs team at this firm, and my term runs from May-December of 2023 as of now.

I am a current member of the Porter-Gaud Alumni Association DEI Advisory Group and a member of the Eastern Region Leadership Development Committee of Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority Incorporated."

John Kerrison Jr. is a 5th year Computer Science major at the Georgia Institute of Technology graduating in the Spring of 2024.

Alexis Wood recently graduated with honors from North Carolina A&T State University with a Bachelor’s of Biology. While studying Biology, she also pursued a fellowship in STEM education. She is now teaching biology at Burke High School. Alexis writes, “I recently had the amazing opportunity to be accepted into the Thurgood Marshall Teacher Quality and Retention Program and attend the Summer Conference in Washington DC. I met lots of other educators from HBCUS, attended professional development seminars, and got to speak with the US Secretary of Education! This summer, I also traveled to London, Edinburgh and Paris with my NCA&T Fellowship cohort to learn about education systems in other countries. My journey has definitely been different but I am happy to have the ability to explore my passions for STEM and community wellness. While back in Charleston I would love to get in touch with my CDS family again!”

Alexis Wood

CHARLESTON DAY SCHOOL CLASS OF 2004 HONORS

Olivia Kathleen Edwards

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hank you to the Class of 2004 for creating a gift this past year in honor of their classmate, Olivia Edwards, who passed away on June 11, 2023. Olivia is remembered for her big smile and infectious laugh, her athleticism, and her positive energy. Recently a classmate described her as "impossibly caring and loving­­­­­­–you simply felt better after being with her." Olivia was an avid reader and an especially passionate fan of the Harry Potter series.

The Charleston Day Class of 2004 commemorated Olivia’s memory through gifts to the CDS Library. Donors have been recognized with a special book plate in Olivia’s memory with her favorite Dumbledore quote from The Sorcerer's Stone.

The following individuals generously donated in honor of Olivia Edwards: Jane Baird Lily Greenberg Becht Ann deSaussure Biondi Alex Thornton Carrick Lucas Hagerty Colbert Tew The bookplate in honor of Olivia

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Alumni News Continued Class of 2015 Caroline Young recently graduated from UVA with a double major in Media Studies and American Studies. She is moving to New York City and will be working for AmPush Marketing Firm.

Augusta Dixon (left) and Aidan McCool (right)

Class of 2016 Major kudos to Augusta Dixon and her Middlebury basketball team for making the conference playoffs in February and to Aidan McCool who plays for University of Louisville! We are so proud that they each started their basketball careers as a ‘Lil Scorp at CDS!

Members of the class of 2019 gather to celebrate their high school graduation this past spring.

Neil Walters will graduate from the Citadel in 3 years making dean's list or gold stars every semester. He has been Captain of the sailing team and went on to lead the team to district championships the last 2 years. The team traveled most weekends up and down the East Coast. He will be flying a Cessna CJ4 with Johnson and Johnson full time beginning in May after flying with them the past 2 summers.

Class of 2019 Congratulations to Mattie Hood on being named Valedictorian of Ashley Hall. Earlier this year, she celebrated prom with her former CDS classmates, Walter Blessing, Michael Craig, Hale Ferguson, and Beach Kuhl.

Academic Magnet’s prom

Congratulations to Madeleine Picard on being named Valedictorian at Bishop England High School.

Pierson Tobin, Jack Quinn, Ella Bragg, Mary Blake Hand, and Chandler Grace Ghegan posed for a CDS picture at Academic Magnet’s prom.

Limited Edition C DS Gate x Goldbug Purchase one of our limited edition CDS Gate x Goldbug earrings, necklaces, or cuff links.

All are available in Red or Blue team options.

There is a neutral option as well. Scan the QR code to order.

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Makena Bergren, class of '22, wearing her blue team Goldbug Gate

Charleston Day School 2022-2023 Annual Report

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From the Chair, Board of Trustees

2023-2024 Board of Trustees

Dear CDS Families, Friends and Supporters,

Ross P. Hostetter, Chair James B. Hood ’91, Vice Chair David H. Kunes ’94, Treasurer Catherine M. Grant, Secretary Jessica B. Aaron Summerlin C. Anderson Judith Foley Arnstein, ex-officio Elizabeth H. M. Dawson Joseph J. Keenan David Maybank III ’75 Megan A. Phillips John E. Robinson Jihane S. Skaff Tameka L. Smalls-Robinson Zoë L. Stephens ’87

After our final board of trustees meeting for the 2022-2023 school year, we had the pleasure of hosting a reception with former CDS board members. In an impromptu fashion, each trustee offered a window into their connection to CDS – stories of challenges faced and opportunities seized, bonds formed and lives touched – each connection personal and each revealing a passion for CDS that burns bright, in many instances over decades of association with the school.

These moments serve as a poignant reminder of the importance Charleston Day School plays in the lives of our community and of the responsibility we now have to steward the school in the great tradition of those that came before us.

It is heartening to see the passion new board members and new families also bring to CDS, building on the legacy of commitment to CDS that ties back to the school’s founding. It is the collective effort of our ever-growing CDS family and the time, talents, and resources that each generation of students, faculty, parents and grandparents imparts that breathes life into the Day School and secures its future.

On behalf of the CDS board, I want to thank you all for your efforts and contributions in support of CDS. Fundamentally, your support enables the school to deliver on its mission.

In the 2022-2023 school year, we continued our enviable trend of 100% board and faculty participation in our Gateway Giving campaign, exceeding our fundraising goal. We began the year with an oversubscribed kindergarten and concluded with a 97% first choice high school placement rate – a testament to the hard work of our graduating class, their teachers and families.

The board approved a tuition remission plan for faculty to help attract and retain our most valued resource, our teachers. We made significant strides in laying the groundwork for the next chapter in CDS’s story with the acquisition of 7 Magazine Street and subsequently the Fielding Home for Funerals property, significantly increasing the footprint of our campus and securing our “Forever Home” in downtown Charleston.

The board also elected five new trustees who began their service this 2023-2024 school year. Please join me in welcoming Jessica Aaron, Hunter Dawson, Meg Phillips, Tameka Smalls-Robinson and Jihane Skaff to the CDS board. Together, they represent a wealth of backgrounds, experience and perspectives and a shared passion for CDS. Please also join me in thanking departing board members Robertson Allen, John Hand, Emmie Hershey, Barclay McFadden and Tee Parker for their invaluable contributions to the fabric of CDS through collectively close to 30 years of board service.

As it was with each generation that came before us, now is the most important moment in the life of CDS. It is a privilege to serve at this time of great opportunity and to be in the company of so many members of the CDS family dedicated to its success.

Yours Sincerely,

Ross P. Hostetter Chair, Board of Trustees

Charleston Day School

Financial Information 2022-2023

2023 Expenses

2023 Revenues

59% Salaries & Benefits

76% Tuition & Fees

20% Facilities

17% Contributions

15% Instruction &

6% Investment

6% Administrative

1% Supplemental

Student Services

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Programs/Other

Jihane S. Skaff CHARLESTON DAY SCHOOL

New Board of Trustees Members Jessica B. Aaron • Jessica and her husband, Todd, are current parents of Willy (’27) and CDS alum, Nate (’22) • Earned degrees from Clemson University and Columbia University • Previously worked in NYC for the Administration for Children’s Services and the Commissioner’s Office • Currently serves on the board for Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, Claflin University and the Historic Charleston Foundation • Previously served as Board President and Chair for Citizens’ Committee for Children and Board President of the Court Appointed Special Advocates – NYC

• Jihane and her husband, Ziad, are current parents to recent graduate, Sophie (’23) and Sacha at Academic Magnet High School • Earned degrees from Saint Joseph University (Beirut, Lebanon) and the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia • Pharmacist at Roper St. Francis Hospital and Manager/Owner of a rental management company, Palmetto Center Real Estate • Co-Founder of the Cancer Relief Fund, Florence, SC

Tameka L. Smalls-Robinson • Tameka and her husband, Travon, are current parents of Torrin (‘25) • Earned degrees from Clark Atlanta University, Gallaudet University and Manhattan College • Primary Montessori Teacher at Edith L. Frierson Montessori School • Currently serves on the Teacher of the Year Roundtable for the Charleston County School District • Previously served on the Owens Christian Academy Board of Trustees

Elizabeth (Hunter) H. M. Dawson • Hunter and her husband, Will, are current parents of Charlotte (’29), Bee (’26), Gretchen (’24) and CDS alum, Hunter (’22) • Earned degrees from Davidson College and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte • Architect at VDL Associates, LLC • Previously served as Board Chair for First Scots Kindergarten and served two terms on the Ashley Hall Alumnae Board of Trustees

Megan (Meg) A. Phillips • Meg and her husband, Jordan, are current parents of Jay (’32), Abigail (’30) and George at First Scots • Earned her degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • Currently serves on the Gibbes Museum of Art’s Society 1858 and the Good Friends of the Lowcountry Board of Trustees • Previously served on the board for the Charleston Animal Society and the steering committee for the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry

Annual Former Board of Trustees Luncheon This past March, the school hosted current and former Trustees at our annual Former Trustee Luncheon.

In addition to enjoying time with colleagues, Ross Hostetter, current Board Chair, and Head of School, Judith Arnstein, gave remarks about the state of the school. Thank you to these longtime CDS supporters for your dedication to the CDS legacy.

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Established in 2022, The 1937 Circle pays homage to the school’s founding year. A gift of $1,937 or more bolsters the many academic community and philanthropic efforts supported through The Gateway Giving Fund, and reflects an additional connection to and appreciation for the CDS experience.

The following groups of individuals generously donated to the 1937 Circle or more: 2022-2023 Board Members Mr. Robertson Allen Mrs. Summer Anderson Mrs. Kaky Grant Mr. John Hand Mrs. Emmie Hershey Mr. Jamie Hood Mr. Ross Hostetter Mr. Joe Keenan Mr. David Kunes Mr. David Maybank III Mr. Barclay McFadden Dr. Tee Parker Mr. John Robinson Mrs. Zoë Stephens

Former Board Members Mrs. Eugenia L. Burtschy Mrs. Mary deS. Cutler Mr. James T. Dyke, Jr. Mr. Darrell Ferguson Mrs. Mary A. Hood Mrs. Sallie S. Johnson Mr. Edward Kronsberg Mr. Francis G. Johnson Mr. Robert C. Johnson Sr. Mrs. Susan R. Leadem Mr. Richard A. Leadem Mr. O. Edworth Liipfert, Jr.* Mr. Richard D. Marks III Mrs. Louise J. Maybank Mr. Christopher J. Mettler Mrs. Felix C. Pelzer Sr.* Mrs. Elfrida Moore Sinkler Mrs. Sally Smith Mrs. Ellen A. Smith* Mr. J. Rutledge Young, III*

2022-2023 Board of Advocates Mrs. Sallie S. Johnson Mr. Edward Kronsberg Mrs. Susan R. Leadem Mr. Richard A. Leadem Mrs. Louise J. Maybank Mrs. Elfrida Moore Sinkler *Former Board Chairs 22

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Current Faculty

Mrs. Judith Foley Arnstein Mrs. Mary Baarcke Mrs. Margi Marks

Former Faculty

Dr. Anne H. Blessing Mrs. Gabriella L. Brown Mrs. Eugenia L. Burtschy Mrs. Jane S. Cook Mrs. Noel Kunes Mrs. Susan S. Liipfert Mrs. Hope H. Parker

Current Parents

Todd and Jessica Aaron Mark Allan Grier & Elizabeth Allen Mr. and Mrs. Robertson Allen The Clyde and Summer Anderson Foundation Alex and Mark Andrews Dr. and Mrs. Patrick C. Angelos Charles and Mary Baarcke Dan and Chrissie Batten Francisco and Tara Bergaz Anne and Bo Blessing Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burke Eugenia and Larry Burtschy Susanne and Willis Cantey Leslie and Bowen Chapman Anne and Cary Chastain Clark Family Fund Jay & Laura Cotton John & Claire Curtis Jonathan DiOrio Michael & Jessica Dyer Ann E. and Tucker Ervin Pat and Keely Gilroy Foundation Kaky and Carter Grant Mr. and Mrs. Michael Graves Bill & Liza Green Andrew and Jacki Gross Lizzie and Brent Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. John R. Hand Cynthia and John Hayes William and Hillary Herring

Mr. and Mrs. Clay W. Hershey Corinne Hipp Erdman Katy and Jamie Hood Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Kempinski Mr. and Mrs. David H. Kunes David and Lauren Lail Chase and Bliss Lansing Drs. Rebecca and James Lawrence The Lind Family Claire and Ryan Loehr Rebecca Martin and Family McFadden Family Mary Scott and Barnes McLaurin Kate and Chris Mettler Mimi van Wyck and Ham Morrison Megan and Clayton Mozingo Matt and Grace Neal Frances and Telfair Parker Meg and Jordan Phillips Ashley and Edward Rawl Amanda & John Redding Mr. and Mrs. John Edward Robinson Garrison and Sami Rudisill David and Emily Schaible Charlie and Katie Seaman The Sharma Family Elizabeth and Chip Shealy Mr. and Mrs. John W. Shiver IV Carl Johnson and Alysann Sieren Mr. and Mrs. C. Donovan Smith IV Zoë and Brys Stephens Whitney & Robert Stoddard Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Stone Thomas and Courtney Wagoner Bill and Michelle Ward Joe and Silvia Waring Corbin and Rob Wimberly Elyse Zaplin

Former Parents

Dr. and Mrs. Alton G. Brown, Jr. Mrs. Jane Stoney Cook Lisa and Bennett Cornwell Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Cutler, Jr. Dawn and Bear Dyke Bonnie and Gordon Geer

1937 Circle Continued Michael Grant Cathy and Harry Gregorie Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Hood, Sr. Greer and Ross Hostetter Mr. Francis G. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Keenan Amy and Edward Kronsberg Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Kunes Susan and Rich Leadem Susan and Eddie Liipfert Emily and John Lumpkin Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Marks III Louise J. Maybank Mr. and Mrs. David Maybank III Nancy W. McGowan Dr. and Mrs. Telfair H. Parker Cozy Pelzer Mrs. Elfrida Moore Sinkler Dr. and Mrs. C.D. Smith III Molly and Rutledge Young Charitable Fund

Current Grandparents

Mrs. Richard Lauren Booth Dr. and Mrs. Alton G. Brown, Jr. Don and Joan Brown Campbell and Don Burton Lisa and Bennett Cornwell Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Cutler, Jr. Rose and Charles Dana Charitable Fund Mr. and Mrs. Darrell C. Ferguson Michael Grant Rita Hayes Mr. and Mrs. John L. Hills Mr. and Mrs. Neel Hipp Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Hood Sr. Dr. and Mrs. Pete Hutchinson Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Kunes Mr. James Christopher Lansing and Erlynn Lansing Susan and Eddie Liipfert Emily and John Lumpkin Ann Maybank Nancy W. McGowan Gail M. Miller Dr. and Mrs. Telfair H. Parker Cozy Pelzer Lisa and Joe Rice William and Amy Rich Leigh Rowe and Tom Kerns Bill and Debbie Rudisill Dewitt and Cindy Smith Dr. and Mrs. C.D. Smith III

Alumni

Mrs. Jane Stoney Cook 1969 Mrs. Mary Cutler Baarcke 1994

Former Faculty Luncheon

On April 18, 2023, Charleston Day hosted its annual Former Faculty Luncheon on the terrace at the school. Twenty-four of the school’s former faculty and staff gathered to re-connect with former colleagues and catch up with campus happenings. We love seeing these faces return to CDS! Standing (L-R) Gaby Lewis Brown ‘58 (French), Sallie Barnes (Admissions), Paula Kuyk (3rd grade), Crawford Milnor (Facilities), Linda Ravenel (Math), Hopie Parker (Administrative Assistant), John Howell (Facilities), Lisa Redden (1st grade), Barbara Johnson Baker (Administrative Assistant), Donia Teagle (Technology), Anne Hanahan Blessing ‘86 (5th grade), Margaret Wilson (Ethics), Noel Kunes (4th grade), Justine Finch (Math), Katie Richardson (2nd grade and Head of the Lower School), Mary Kiger (1st grade), Brendan O’Shea (Head of School) Sitting (L-R) Cindy Masters (4th, 5th, and 8th grade), Jan Welborn (Art), Heidi Whaley (Business Manager), Lucia Jaycocks, Ned Jaycocks (Head of School), Susan Liipfert (Assistant to the Head of School), Barbara Dotterer (Advancement)

Mr. Dan Batten 1990 Dr. Anne Hanahan Blessing 1986 Mrs. Anabel Smith Bowen 1964 Mrs. Gabriella Lewis Brown 1958 Mrs. Eugenia Leath Burtschy 1991 Mr. Jay Cotton 1989 Mrs. Mary deS. Cutler 1969 Dr. Steffi C. Galvin 2000 Mr. W. Gordon Geer 1979 Mrs. Bonnie Brittain Geer 1983 Mr. Carter Grant 1993 Mrs. Anne McGowan Graves 1997 Mr. Harry Gregorie 1969 Mrs. Emmie Gaillard Hershey 1988 Mr. Jamie Hood 1991 Mr. Francis Johnson 1977 Mr. Robert Johnson 1948

Mrs. Sarah Rose Johnson 2001 Mr. Edward Kronsberg 1981 Mr. David Kunes 1994 Mr. Moby Marks 1977 Mr. David Maybank 1975 Dr. Telfair Parker 1961 Mr. Telfair Parker 1988 Mrs. Sallie Bennett Robinson 1996 Mrs. Elizabeth McCue Shealy 1991 Mr. Donovan Smith 1984 Mrs. Zoë Leath Stephens 1987 Mrs. Elizabeth Grant Stone 1995 Mr. J. Rutledge Young, III 1985

Business

First Citizens Foundation Johnson & Johnson, Inc. ServisFirst Bank 2022-23 ANNUAL REPORT

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Spring Cocktail Party Families who donate at the 1937 Circle level or above are invited to attend a Spring Cocktail Party. We welcomed many current and past parents this past May for a celebration on the CDS rooftop at sunset.

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Giving by Level The following names reflect donations given from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.

Leadership Circle $25,000 and above Todd and Jessica Aaron Robertson and Way Way Allen The Clyde and Summer Anderson Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Clay W. Hershey Greer and Ross Hostetter Chase and Bliss Lansing Meg and Jordan Phillips Zoë and Brys Stephens

Founder’s Circle $10,000 - $24,999 Adela Holmes Cook Endowment of Coastal Community Foundation Kaky and Carter Grant Mr. and Mrs. John R. Hand Johnson and Johnson, Inc. McFadden Family Frieda and Brandon McKay Rev. Dr. William P. Rhett, Jr.

Gateway Society $5,000 - $9,999 Alex and Mark Andrews Mark Allan Francisco and Tara Bergaz Don and Joan Brown Campbell and Donald Burton Eugenia and Larry Burtschy Susanne and Willis Cantey Rose and Charles Dana Charitable Fund First Citizens Foundation Sarah Rose Johnson Rebecca Martin and Family Mimi van Wyck and Ham Morrison

David and Emily Schaible Charlie and Katie Seaman Molly and Rutledge Young Charitable Fund Elyse Zaplin

Head's Society $2,500-$4,999 Dr. and Mrs. Patrick C. Angelos Judith Foley Arnstein Books-A-Million Mr. Eric Bruce and Mrs. Kimball Wood Charleston Day School Parents' Council Jay & Laura Cotton Ann E. and Tucker Ervin Dr. William P. and Dr. Steffi C. Galvin Bonnie and Gordon Geer Pat and Keely Gilroy Foundation Bill & Liza Green Andrew and Jacki Gross Rita Hayes William and Hillary Herring Katy and Jamie Hood Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Keenan Mr. and Mrs. David H. Kunes Mr. James Christopher Lansing and Erlynn Lansing Mr. and Mrs. David Maybank III Kate and Chris Mettler Gail M. Miller Megan and Clayton Mozingo Matt and Grace Neal Dr. and Mrs. Telfair H. Parker Amanda & John Redding William and Amy Rich Bill and Debbie Rudisill ServisFirst Bank Dr. and Mrs. C.D. Smith III The H. Neel and Scott Timmons Hipp Foundation Thomas and Courtney Wagoner Corbin and Rob Wimberly

1937 Circle $1,937 - $2,499 Anonymous Grier & Elizabeth Allen Charles and Mary Baarcke Dan and Chrissie Batten Anne and Bo Blessing

Mrs. Richard Lauren Booth Anabel Bowen Dr. and Mrs. Alton G. Brown, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burke Leslie and Bowen Chapman Anne and Cary Chastain Clark Family Fund Lisa and Bennett Cornwell John & Claire Curtis Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Cutler, Jr. Jonathan DiOrio Michael & Jessica Dyer Mr. and Mrs. James Dyke, Jr. Darrell C. Ferguson Michael Grant Mr. and Mrs. Michael Graves Harry and Cathy Gregorie Lizzie and Brent Hamilton Cynthia and John Hayes Mr. and Mrs. John L. Hills Corinne Hipp Erdman Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Hood, Sr. Dr. and Mrs. Pete Hutchinson Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Kempinski Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Kunes David and Lauren Lail Drs. Rebecca and James Lawrence Richard and Susan Leadem Susan and Eddie Liipfert The Lind Family Claire and Ryan Loehr Emily and John Lumpkin Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Marks III Ann Maybank Louise J. Maybank 2022-23 ANNUAL REPORT

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1937 Circle continued Nancy W. McGowan Mary Scott and Barnes McLaurin Frances and Telfair Parker Cozy Pelzer Ashley and Edward Rawl Lisa and Joe Rice Mr. and Mrs. John Edward Robinson Leigh Rowe and Tom Kerns Garrison and Sami Rudisill The Sharma Family Elizabeth and Chip Shealy Carl Johnson and Alysann Sieren Mr. and Mrs. John W. Shiver IV Elfrida Moore Sinkler Mr. and Mrs. C. Donovan Smith IV Dewitt and Cindy Smith Whitney & Robert Stoddard Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Stone Bill and Michelle Ward Joe and Silvia Waring

Archdale Association $1,000 - $1,936 Rochelle and Jon Altman Banas Family Bank of America William and Jacquelin Bennett Boeing Airplane Company Anabel Bowen John T. and Elizabeth K. Cahill Fund of Coastal Community Foundation Mr. and Mrs. J. Stanley Claypoole III Mr. and Mrs. William Cogswell Allyson and John Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Alexander Fleming Mr. and Mrs. W. Thomas Fleming III Mr. & Mrs. Roy A. Howell III Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Kirkland Lands' End Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Lenderman Amy & Mike Mauldin Mr. and Mrs. John L. McLaughlin, III Elliott Merck Michael and Marlene Mischner Dr. and Mrs. James Ravenel

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Benjamin and Kaitlyn Schell The Austin Memorial Foundation The Dickson Foundation, Inc. The Sledge Foundation Inc. Bronson and Mary Lynn van Wyck Mr. and Mrs. Edward Camden Werntz

Dr. Robert Wilson, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. John Winthrop, Jr.

State Street $250 - $999 Anonymous Cheri and Chipper Allen Shane & Rachel Ayotte Rick and Caroline Baarcke Caroline Myers Bailey Jane Baird Steve and Cheryl Banas Barrett Family Susan and Dan Batten Lily and Peter Becht Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Bell Mr. & Mrs. Edward G.R. Bennett, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Craig M. Bennett III Ann deSaussure Biondi '04 and James August Biondi Rosy and Dale Blessing Scottie and Richard Bowers Claire and Matt Byrd Lee and Vicky Cardwell Michael W. Catlett Marianne Clare Katherine and Ryan Clark Carla and Will Danielson Lydia David Susan and Doug David Victor Davidson Mr. and Mrs. William T. Dawson III Mary Beth and Stuart Dawson Mr. and Mrs. Gaillard T. Dotterer, Jr. Karl and Connie Finkelstein Folk Family Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Gore Stella Grimes Maybank and Elizabeth Hagood Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Hawkins Cooper Henry Jan and Sid Hershey Mr. and Mrs. Robert Holmes Hood, Jr. Jane Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Hutson Lindsay Hutto Mr. and Mrs. Trenton Lee Kirk Eleanor Moore Kuhl Col (R) and Mrs. John Lackey Ellis and Ann Lesemann Barclay and Alexandra Macon Mr. and Mrs. Theodore B. Manuel Mr. and Mrs. R. Darren McCants Peter and Jennifer McCoy

Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. McCoy, Jr. Roberta and Bill McCue Mary Neill and Blake McKie Cam and Spike Metts Kevin and Maggie Mims Lee Moncus Mr. and Mrs. Buz Morris Megan and Ian Mullin Jack and Laura Murphy William Nicklas Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Padgett Chris and Alison Pappas Drs. Michael Rajala and Tania Gonzalez Alex Ramsay, Mary Ramsay Ludwick, Emily Small Ramsay Daniel Ravenel, MD Gregg and Sandy Revak Rhett Family Fund of Coastal Community Foundation Jerry and Carolyn Robinson Courtney & Carter Rowson Mr. and Mrs. H. Middleton Rutledge Carmen and James Scott Sharon and Ron Shealy Laurin Shealy Emily and Alex Shortridge Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Shortridge, Jr. Robert and Wilhelmina Smalls Travon Robinson and Tameka SmallsRobinson Wayne and Corrine Stone Mr. and Mrs. Rober Sumner Howard W. Taylor Perry and Alice Trouche Janice and Tom Waring Emily and Joe Williams Thad and Heather Wilson Dr. and Mrs. William C. Wilson Amanda and Bud Wright Bryan and Marshall Wyker

Elliott Street $1 - $249 Anonymous K. Porter Aichele Ted Anderson David and Gabriella Andrews James and Christine Angelos Edward and Cara Applegate Becky Baird Barbara Johnson Baker James C. Barkley Sallie and Scott Barnes Allison Bayne Gabe and Michelle Bell Mr. and Mrs. Craig M. Bennett, Jr. Maria del Pilar Uribe Bennett Elmore and Dinah Black Garden Blincow Isabelle N. Boulware

Elliott Street continued Thomas M. Boulware VII Wesley Bowman Ryan and Chris Brackett Alton G. Brown III Bo and Jenna Brown Kate Brundrett Jane Chancey Bullard Meredith and Hugh Buyck Josh and Eliza Cantwell Alex Thornton Carrick Molly Waring Caughman Caroline and John Chakeris Marianne Clare Bradley G. Clary Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Cole, Jr. Jane Stoney Cook Mr. and Mrs. Philip W. Cotton Craig Family Cummings Family Kristin and Bobby Cummings Melissa Horne and Alex Daigle Susannah Darby Edward Darling Steve and Denise Darling Carrie Davis The Delevantes Charlton deSaussure III Mary Huger deSaussure Barbara Stafford Dotterer Jane Dowd Mr. and Mrs. John Dukes

Ms. Catherine Cranford Elliott Dr. James D. Elliott III Jessie Burnam Eubank Katye Rhett Fayard Justine Finch Meghan Fisher Caroline Pinckney Fitzgerald Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Freer Harriett Gaddy Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Gaillard III Mr. & Mrs. Elbridge Gale Frances Voigt Geer Eric Getter Goldman Sacks Matching Gifts Julia and Thomas Gore Anne Graves Brian and Laura Greaver Lizzy Grubbs Lucas Hagerty Gaines W. Hammond III Ashley Harper Mr. and Mrs. William C. Helms III Noreen Herring Richard and Norfleet Herring Clay Hershey, Jr. Thomas G. Hershey Harry Hood Kathryn M. Hood Reeves and Billy Howard Matthew and Pamela Hudson Hattie Hughes Eliza and David Ingle Edgar S. and Lucia H. Jaycocks Liza Johnson Marietta Juillard Harriott Johnson Kelly Waties and Robert Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Knowlton, Jr. Beach Kuhl Sarah Kuhl Evelyn Preston Lowndes Ladue Sally Liipfert Lindsay S. Long Jacquelin Stevenson Bennett Lynn Mr. and Mrs. James A. Mahaffey II Lucy A. Manuel Elizabeth C. Manuel Jane Manuel Shannon Martin

Jean McDowell Martin Cindy Masters Ethan & Aemelia Mauldin R. Darren McCants, Jr. O. Gates McCants Abby McCool David and Margaret McCormack Virginia McCormack Matt McKnight Joseph H. Miller V Abbott Mims Alden Mims Hudson Mims Allston Moore IV Emily Moore Maggie Moore Mr. and Mrs. B. Allston Moore III Dr. and Mrs. Terence N. Moore Brigitte Morin Frances Murray Weesie Newton Brent Newer Gigi Niekrash Greg and Allison O'Melia Mr. and Mrs. Brendan J. O'Shea Kaitlin Pace Kim Parker Arthur Pelzer Mr. and Mrs. Felix C. Pelzer, Jr. Tess Powell Patsy Prioleau Edward Pritchard Elfrida M. Raley John and Patsy Ratterree Helen B. Ravenel Dan and Linda Ravenel Tom and Ann Reid Katie and Kim Richardson Kitty and Randal Robinson Covell Rogers Caroline and Chatham Rowe Dr. and Mrs John Rowe Shantel Russell Leslie (Sister) Dotterer Rutledge Peggy Pringle Schachte Jane Craver Schenck (Missy) Nicole C. Sharpe The Sharpley Family Anna and David Shuford

2022-2023 Board of Trustees Giving Mr. Charles Robertson Allen II Mrs. Summerlin C. Anderson Mrs. Catherine M. Grant Mr. John R. Hand Mrs. Emmie G. Hershey

Mr. James B. Hood Mr. Ross P. Hostetter Mr. Joseph J. Keenan Mr. David H. Kunes Mr. David Maybank III

Mr. Barclay McFadden IV Dr. Telfair H. Parker Mr. John E. Robinson Mrs. Zoë L. Stephens

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Endowment and Scholarship Funds Adela Holmes Cook Spirit Fund

Adela Holmes Cook Endowment of Coastal Community Foundation Johnson and Johnson, Inc.

General Endowment Judith Foley Arnstein Anabel Bowen Edward Pritchard

Growing a Stronger Foundation Jessica and Todd Aaron Robertson and Way Way Allen Kaky and Carter Grant Mr. and Mrs. Clay W. Hershey Greer and Ross Hostetter Chase and Bliss Lansing Meg and Jordan Phillips Zoë and Brys Stephens

Inclusion Scholarship Judith Foley Arnstein

The John Winthrop Fund for Historical Studies Mr. and Mrs. John Winthrop

Gifts-in-Kind Books-A-Million Mr. and Mrs. Brandon J. McKay Meg and Jordan Phillips

Foundations, Organizations and Matching Gifts Adela Holmes Cook Endowment of Coastal Community Foundation American Endowment Foundation Bank of America Boeing Airplane Company CDS Parents' Council Coastal Community Foundation Community Foundation of West Georgia, Inc. First Citizens Foundation Fleetwood Foundation Goldman Sachs Matching Gift Program John T. and Elizabeth K. Cahill Fund of Coastal Community Foundation Johnson and Johnson, Inc. 28

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Lands' End McLaurin Parker National Philanthropic Trust Rhett Family Fund of Coastal Community Foundation ServisFirst Bank Stifel Charitable Inc. The Austin Memorial Foundation The Clyde and Summer Anderson Foundation The Dickson Foundation, Inc. The Earl N. Phillips Jr. Family Foundation The H. Neel and Scott Timmons Hipp Foundation The Sledge Foundation Inc.

Elliott Street continued Catherine Skeen Beverly L. Smith Katherine Austin Smith Park and Caroline Smith Keller Smith Benjamin Steele Jane and Tom Steele Paul and Sara Stephenson Ms. Sarah Sullivan Ms. Genevieve Swindle Donia and Barry Teagle Alix Tew Andrew Tew Colbert Tew Caitlin Tobin Ariel Trouche Louisa and Perry Trouche Coco Dawson Tyburski Elisa Bennett von Marschall Cheryl Waddell Gigi Wallace Martha Izard Middleton Wallace The Walldorfs Chris Wascom Margaret Waters Marcia and Tim West Mrs. Heidi Whaley Travis and Melissa Whetzel Emily W. Whipple Joan Fallon Williams Allison Williamson Elizabeth and Gardi Willis Caroline Willis Gardiner Willis Andy Willits Louise Wilson Susan Wilson Tricia Wilson Catherine Royall Wood Mr. & Mrs. J. Hubert Wood, III Joseph Hubert Wood, IV Jason Youmans Sarah Young Callie Zhao

Parent Roll Call Class of 2023 (8th) Anonymous Mark Allan Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burke Susanne and Willis Cantey Kristin and Bobby Cummings Victor Davidson Allyson and John Ferguson Karl and Connie Finkelstein Carter and Kaky Grant Mr. and Mrs. Clay W. Hershey Katy and Jamie Hood Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Kempinski Brigitte Morin and Stéphane Lafortune Ethan and Aemelia Mauldin McFadden Family Mr. and Mrs. John L. McLaughlin III Kate and Chris Mettler Kevin and Maggie Mims Chris and Allison Pappas Frances and Telfair Parker Mr. and Mrs. Felix C. Pelzer, Jr. Courtney and Carter Rowson Carmen and James Scott Sharpley Family Emily and Alex Shortridge Mr. and Mrs. Brys Stephens Bill and Michelle Ward Joan Fallon Williams Thad and Heather Wilson Elyse Zaplin

Class of 2024 (7th) Anonymous Robertson and Way Way Allen Rochelle and Jon Altman The Clyde and Summer Anderson Foundation Elmore and Dinah Black Mr. Michael W. Catlett and Mrs. Yeni Fernandez Tronco de Catlett Anne and Cary Chastain Carla and Will Danielson Mr. and Mrs. William T. Dawson III Mr. and Mrs. John N. Dukes Ms. Catherine Cranford Elliott Dr. James D. Elliott III Lizzie and Brent Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. John R. Hand Reeves and Billy Howard Mr. and Mrs. Trenton Lee Kirk

Ellis and Ann Lesemann Sally Liipfert Mr. and Mrs. Theodore B. Manuel Mr. and Mrs. Buz Morris Dr. and Mrs. John R. Rowe, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. C. Donovan Smith IV The Walldorfs Mr. and Mrs. Edward Camden Werntz

Class of 2025 (6th) Todd and Jessica Aaron Mark Allan Grier & Elizabeth Allen Edward and Cara Applegate Dan and Chrissie Batten Anne and Bo Blessing Eugenia and Larry Burtschy Josh and Eliza Cantwell Katherine and Ryan Clark Michael & Jessica Dyer Folk Family Kaky and Carter Grant David and Lauren Lail Drs. Rebecca and James Lawrence The Lind Family Rebecca Martin and Family Mary Scott and Barnes McLaurin Frances and Telfair Parker Travon Robinson and Tameka L. SmallsRobinson Elizabeth and Chip Shealy Paul and Sara Stephenson Emily and Joe Williams

Class of 2025 (5th) Rochelle and Jon Altman The Clyde and Summer Anderson Foundation Shane and Rachel Ayotte Charles and Mary Baarcke Susanne and Willis Cantey Anne and Cary Chastain John & Claire Curtis Mr. and Mrs. William T. Dawson III Michael & Jessica Dyer Julia and Thomas Gore Bill & Liza Green Gaines W. Hammond III William and Hillary Herring Katy and Jamie Hood

Sally Liipfert Jacquelin and Garland Lynn McFadden Family Mr. and Mrs. John L. McLaughlin III Kate and Chris Mettler Kevin and Maggie Mims Megan and Ian Mullin Matt and Grace Neal Helen Barkley Ravenel Charlie and Katie Seaman Emily and Alex Shortridge Katherine Austin Smith Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sumner Amanda and Bud Wright

Class of 2027 (4th) Mr. and Mrs. David A. Andrews Ryan and Chris Brackett Bo and Jenna Brown Mr. Michael W. Catlett and Mrs. Yeni Fernandez Tronco de Catlett Katherine and Ryan Clark Lydia and Grainger David Folk Family Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Freer Mr. and Mrs. Elbridge Gale Grimes Family Cynthia and John Hayes Mr. and Mrs. David H. Kunes Barclay and Alex Macon Peter and Jennifer McCoy McFadden Family Megan and Clayton Mozingo Jack and Laura Murphy Kailtin Pace Mr. and Mrs. Felix C. Pelzer, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. H. Middleton Rutledge Ms. Sarah Sullivan

Class of 2028 (3rd) Grier & Elizabeth Allen Dr. and Mrs. Patrick C. Angelos Shane and Rachel Ayotte Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Banas Mr. Eric Bruce and Mrs. Kimball Wood Eugenia and Larry Burtschy Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Alexander Fleming Pat and Keely Gilroy Foundation Andrew and Jacki Gross William and Hillary Herring

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Class of 2028 (3rd) Mr. Carl Albert Johnson, Jr. and Mrs. Alysann L. Sieren Mr. and Mrs. James A. Mahaffey II Peter and Jennifer McCoy Mary Scott and Barnes McLaurin Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Pelzer Drs. Michael Rajala and Tania Gonzalez Ashley and Edward Rawl Mr. and Mrs. John Edward Robinson Garrison and Sami Rudisill Benjamin and Kaitlyn Schell Katherine Austin Smith Joe and Silvia Waring Emily and Joe Williams

Class of 2029 (2nd) Mark Allan Charles and Mary Baarcke Barrett Family Francisco and Tara Bergaz Elmore and Dinah Black Ryan and Chris Brackett Bo and Jenna Brown Mr. Eric Bruce and Mrs. Kimball Wood Leslie and Bowen Chapman Jay and Laura Cotton Mr. and Mrs. William T. Dawson III Jonathan DiOrio Julia and Thomas Gore

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Graves Chase and Bliss Lansing Claire and Ryan Loehr Barclay and Alexandra Macon Ethan and Aemelia Mauldin Brandon and Frieda McKay Megan and Clayton Mozingo Matt and Grace Neal Amanda and John Redding Emily and David Schaible Amanda and Bud Wright Jason Youmans and Laura Fill

Class of 2030 (1st) Anonymous Alex and Mark Andrews Dr. and Mrs. Patrick Angelos Gabe and Michelle Bell Claire and Matt Byrd Josh and Eliza Cantwell Clark Family Fund Lydia and Grainger David The Delevantes Jonothan DiOrio Ann E. and Tucker Ervin Pat and Keely Gilroy Foundation Brian and Laura Greaver Gaines W. Hammond III Mary Neill and Blake McKie Mimi van Wyck and Ham Morrison

Happy Birthday, Mr. Jaycocks!

Mr. Edgar S. Jaycocks, Head of School for 23 years, celebrated his 80th birthday this past year. Mr. Jaycocks was instrumental in so many facets of CDS. As Head from 1974 to 1997, his devotion and commitment to Charleston Day School never wavered. Former faculty members honored his birthday through special donations to the school in his name this year.

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Meg and Jordan Philllips Helen Barkley Ravenel Mr. and Mrs. John Edward Robinson Caroline and Chatham Rowe Garrison and Sami Rudisill Charlie and Katie Seaman Kaitlin Pace Whitney & Robert Stoddard Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Stone Thomas and Courtney Wagoner Corbin and Rob Wimberly

Class of 2031 (K) Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Banas Francisco and Tara Bergaz Leslie and Bowen Chapman John & Claire Curtis Mary Beth and Stuart Dawson Corinne Hipp Erdman Reeves and Billy Howard Lindsay and Thomas Hutto Mr. Carl Albert Johnson, Jr. and Mrs. Alysann L. Sieren Chase and Bliss Lansing Emily and David Schaible The Sharma Family Mr. and Mrs. John W. Shiver IV Anna and David Shuford Louisa and Perry Trouche

The following former Charleston Day School faculty members generously donated in honor of Mr. Jaycocks’ 80th Birthday: Barbara Johnson Baker Sallie and Scott Barnes Anne H. Blessing Eugenia Burtschy Jane Stoney Cook Barbara S. Dotterer Justine Finch Noel Kunes Susan and Eddie Liipfert Lindsay Long Cindy Masters Cam and Spike Metts Mr. Brendan O'Shea Dr. and Mrs. Telfair H. Parker Patsy Prioleau Linda Ravenel Tom and Ann Reid Katie and Kim Richardson Donia and Barry Teagle Marcia and Tim West Heidi Whaley

The Spirit Fund Each year, Charleston Day School receives gifts honoring the lives, accomplishments and memories of students, alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty, staff and friends of the CDS community. A donation to support CDS is a lasting way to honor friends and family or express care and sympathy, while also impacting the lives of students both now and in the future.

In Memory of Miss Adela Holmes Cook Mrs. Lily Becht In Honor of Mrs. Judith Foley Arnstein Rev. Dr. William P. Rhett, Jr. In Honor of Mrs. Mary Huger deSaussure Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Baarcke III Mrs. Ann deSaussure Biondi Mr. and Mrs. Charlton deSaussure III In Memory of Mr. George R. Evans Mr. and Mrs. Randal Robinson In Memory of Dr. Bertram C. Finch III Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Baarcke III Mr. and Mrs. Edgar S. Jaycocks, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Telfair H. Parker

Thank You Community Thanks Caroline’s Market and Catering Flik Dining Gilmore Bar Service Lotus Flower

Special Thanks Ross Hostetter, Board Chair Kaky Grant, Development Chair Jessica Aaron, Development Committee Matthew Cochrane-Logan, Development Committee John Hand, Development Committee David Kunes , Development Committee Tee Parker, Development Committee Megan Phillips, Development Committee Chris Tobin, Development Committee

In Memory of Mr. Rolf Haberecht Mr. and Mrs. G. Dana Sinkler In Memory of Mr. J. Addison Ingle, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Baarcke III Mr. and Mrs. Edgar S. Jaycocks, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kronsberg Mr. and Mrs. B. Allston Moore III Mr. and Mrs. G. Dana Sinkler In Honor of Mrs. Caroline H. Moore Becky Baird Eliza and David Ingle Meredith and Hugh Buyck Kate & Chris Mettler Chakeris Family Weesie Newton Caroline and John Chakeris Mr. and Mrs. Brendan J. O'Shea Jane Stoney Cook Dr. and Mrs. Telfair H. Parker Barbara S. Dotterer Kim Parker Jane Dowd Covell Rogers Dawn Dyke The Thomas Family Allyson Ferguson Ariel Trouche Harriett Gaddy Louise Wilson Bonnie and Gordon Geer Susan Wilson Lizzy Grubbs Tricia Wilson Ashley Harper Heidi Whaley Noreen Herring Catherine Royall Wood Ginger Howell Joseph Hubert Wood, IV Hattie Johnson Hughes Mr. & Mrs. J. Hubert Wood, III In Memory of Mrs. Dottie Rhett Rev. Dr. William P. Rhett, Jr. In Memory of Bill & Connie Timmons and in Honor of Neel Erdman The H. Neel and Scott Timmons Hipp Foundation

Gateway Giving Use the QR Code to make your gift today!

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Grandparent Giving Cheri and Chipper Allen Gibbes Allen '24, Grier '25 and Walker '28 Allen

Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Cutler Jr. Charlie '26 and Jack '29 Baarcke, Ellie Rowe '30

Ted Anderson Abigail Phillips '30

Rose and Charles Dana Charitable Fund Daisy Ryan '23

James and Christine Angelos Paul '28 and Charles '30 Angelos Mr. and Mrs. William E. Applegate III True Dieck '24, Hamilton Applegate '25 The Austin Memorial Foundation Ellen Smith '24 Rick and Caroline Baarcke Charlie '26 and Jack '29 Baarcke Steve & Cheryl Banas George '28 and Wells '31 Banas Susan and Dan Batten Teddy Batten '25 Mr. and Mrs. Craig M. Bennett, Jr. Charlotte Freer '27, Caroline '28 and John '30 Robinson

Steve and Denise Darling Liza '26 and Pickett '29 Gore Susan and Doug David Margot '27 and Win '30 David Mrs. Larry Dixon Grier '25 and Walker '28 Allen Mr. and Mrs. Harry England Marie Adele '25 and Tommy '26 England Mr. and Mrs. Darrell C. Ferguson Smith Ferguson '23 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Fleming III Percy Fleming '28 Mr. and Mrs. J. Palmer Gaillard III Rhett Hershey '23

William and Jacquelin Bennett Kathleen Lynn '26

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Gore Liza '26 and Pickett '29 Gore

Rosy and Dale Blessing Lydia Blessing '25

Mr. and Mrs. J. Michael Grant Jack '23, Cate '25 and Duncan '25 Grant, Cooper Stone '30

Mrs. Richard Lauren Booth Jayne Fraser Shiver '31 Scottie and Richard Bowers Annie '26 and Emmet '24 Liipfert Don and Joan Brown Finn '27 and Hudson '29 Brown Dr. and Mrs. Alton G. Brown Jr. Charlie Andrews '27 Dr. and Mrs. William Buchanan Sam Rowe '24 Margaret Buck Waring '23 and Willis '26 Cantey Campbell and Donald Burton Will Martin '25 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Carson, Jr. Dan '22 and Teddy '25 Batten Lisa and Bennett Cornwell Jack '23, Cate '25 and Duncan '25 Grant, Cooper Stone '30 Mr. and Mrs. Philip W. Cotton John Cotton '29 32

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Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Graves Charlie Graves '29 Rita Hayes John and Thomas Hayes '27, Hayes '25 and Frances '28 McLaurin, Telfair '23 and Scottie '25 Parker

Jane Hughes Louisa McKie '30 Dr. and Mrs. Pete Hutchinson Sims and Bobby Wimberly '30 Mr. and Mrs. William H. Johnson, Jr. Rebecca Kunes '27 Waties and Robert Kennedy Gibbes Allen '24 Chet and Phyllis Kempinski Kenny Kempinski '23 Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Kunes Rebecca Kunes '27 Col (R.) and Mrs. John Lackey John Cotton '29 Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Lenderman Jackson '23 and Neely '24 Thomas Susan and Eddie Liipfert Emmet '24 and Annie '26 Liipfert Emily and John Lumpkin Julien '25 and Hutson '27 Parker Amy and Mike Mauldin Atticus '23 and Frederick '29 Mauldin Mrs. Ann Maybank Mimi '28 and Hugh '30 Maybank Roberta and Bill McCue Whit Shealy '25 Mr. and Mrs. W. Scott McGinness, Jr. Jack '23, Cate '25 and Duncan '25 Grant Nancy W. McGowan Charlie Graves '29

Mr. and Mrs. William C. Helms III Carter Helms '30

Dr. and Mrs. Michael McKay Hillyer Loehr '29

Richard and Norfleet Herring Penelope '26 and Maisie '28 Herring

Gail M. Miller Jacob '25 and Miller '27 Folk

Jan and Sid Hershey Rhett Hershey '23

Michael and Marlene Mischner Camp '27 and Sally '30 Mischner

Mr. and Mrs. John L. Hills Bowers '25 and Ellis '30 Cantwell Baker Hutto '31

Lee Moncus Buster '29 and William '31 Chapman

Mr. and Mrs. Neel Hipp Neel Erdman '31 Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Hood Liza '23 and Burnham '26 Hood Pamela and Matthew Hudson Atticus '23 and Frederick '29 Mauldin

Buddy and Carol Mozingo Logan '27 and Hudson '29 Mozingo Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Padgett Tiller '24 and Braddock '26 Chastain Dr. and Mrs. Telfair H. Parker Telfair '23 and Scottie '25 Parker, Julien '25 and Hutson '27 Parker, Ren '25 and Addie '27 Clark

100% Participation

Grandparent Giving Continued

for the 13th Year in a row!

Mrs. Felix C. Pelzer Chisolm '23 and Frances '27 Pelzer, Cole Pelzer '28

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Faculty & Staff

John and Patsy Ratterree Graham '23 and Anderson '26 Shortridge Dr. and Mrs. James Ravenel Elizabeth '26 and Louise '30 Hammond Gregg and Sandy Revak Theo Johnston '30 Lisa and Joe Rice Beckett Ervin '30 William and Amy Rich Penelope '26 and Maisie '28 Herring Jerry and Carolyn Robinson Caroline '28 and John '30 Robinson Leigh Rowe and Tommy Kerns Ellie Rowe '30 Bill and Debbie Rudisill Liam '28 and Caleb '30 Rudisill Leslie (Sister) and Don Rutledge Henry Rutledge '27 Sharon and Ron Shealy Whit Shealy '25 Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Shortridge, Jr. Graham '23 and Anderson '26 Shortridge

Robert and Wilhelmina Smalls Torrin Robinson '25 Dr. and Mrs. C.D. Smith III Ellen '24 Smith Dewitt and Cindy Smith Devereux Stoddard '30 Louise and Hugh Stoddard Devereux Stoddard '30 Wayne and Corrine Stone Cooper Stone '30 Ms. Genevieve Swindle James Mahaffey '28 Susanne Trainer Daisy Ryan '23 , Rose '22, Eugenia '25 and Lawrence '28 Burtschy Perry and Alice Trouche Perry Trouche '21 Bronson and Mary Lynn van Wyck Hamilton Morrison '30 Janice and Tom Waring Paul Waring '28 Dr. and Mrs. William C. Wilson Sr. Willy Wilson '23

Gateway Giving Find more ways to support the future of your family and ours here.

Mrs. Judith Foley Arnstein Mrs. Mary C. Baarcke Mrs. Allison N. Bayne Mrs. Garden F. Blincow Mr. Wesley Bowman Ms. Rachel Brown Ms. Katherine Brundrett Ms. Jane Chancey Bullard Mrs. Vicky L. Cardwell Mr. Michael W. Catlett Ms. Marianne G. Clare Mr. Victor M. Davidson Mrs. Carolyn D. Davis Ms. Meghan P. Fisher Mr. Eric I. Getter Mrs. Chrystal C. Hawkins Mrs. Marietta R. Juillard Ms. Evelyn Ladue Mrs. Christina S. Mahaffey Mrs. Marjorie D. Marks Mrs. Shannon Martin Mr. Matthew J. McKnight Mrs. Caroline H. Moore Ms. Brigitte Morin Mrs. Frances d. Murray Mr. Brent Newer Ms. Regina Niekrash Mrs. Kaitlin E. Pace Mrs. Tess V. Powell Ms. Shantel N. Russell Ms. Nicole Sharpe Mrs. Laurin M. Shealy Mrs. Emily R. Shortridge Mrs. Catherine C. Skeen Mrs. Keller W. Smith Ms. Sarah H. Sullivan Mrs. Caitlin T. Tobin Mrs. Sara Louisa Trouche Mrs. Cheryl L. Waddell Ms. Jean L. Wallace Mr. Christopher M. Wascom Mr. Travis S. Whetzel Mrs. Joan F. Williams Mr. Andrew D. Willits Mrs. Sarah M. Young Ms. Lige Zhao

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Alumni Giving Class of 1946 Mrs. Mary Huger deSaussure Class of 1948 Mr. Robert C. Johnson Sr. Class of 1950 Dr. Robert Wilson Jr. Class of 1953 Mrs. Emily Whaley Whipple Class of 1956 Mrs. Leslie (Sister) Townsend Rutledge Mrs. Margaret Street Wilson Dr. William C. Wilson, Sr. Class of 1958 Mrs. Gabriella Lewis Brown Class of 1959 Mrs. Frances Voigt Geer Mrs. Elizabeth Barkley Ravenel Mr. Thomas Waring Class of 1961 Ms. K. Porter Aichele Dr. Telfair H. Parker Ms. Margaret Pringle Schachte Class of 1962 Mrs. Barbara Pringle Claypoole Mrs. Sarah Aichele Rhett Class of 1964 Mrs. Anabel Smith Bowen Mr. Bradley G. Clary Class of 1967 Mr. Craig M. Bennett Jr. Mrs. Emily Small Ramsay Mrs. Jane "Missy" Craver Schenck Class of 1969 Mrs. Caroline Myers Bailey Mr. Edward G. R. Bennett Mrs. Jane Stoney Cook Mrs. Mary deSaussure Cutler Mr. Henry B. Gregorie III Mrs. Harriott Johnson Kelly Class of 1970 Mrs. Alix Robinson Tew Class of 1971 Mr. Richard W. Hutson Jr. Class of 1975 Mr. David Maybank III Mrs. Elizabeth Kirkland Cahill Class of 1976 Mr. Edward K. Pritchard III 34

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Class of 1977 Mr. Gaillard T. Dotterer Jr. Mr. Richard D. Marks III Class of 1978 Ms. Jessie Burnam Eubank Class of 1979 Mr. W. Gordon Geer Mr. B. Allston Moore III Class of 1981 Mrs. Garden Frampton Blincow Mr. Edward Kronsberg Class of 1982 Mrs. Laurin Mulherin Shealy Mrs. Coco Dawson Tyburski Class of 1983 Mrs. Mary Agnes Hood Craig Mrs. Bonnie Brittain Geer Class of 1984 Mr. C. Donovan Smith IV Class of 1985 Dr. C. Stuart Dawson III Mrs. Eleanor Moore Kuhl Dr. John R. Rowe Jr. Mr. H. Middleton Rutledge Mrs. Martha Izard Middleton Wallace Mrs. Allison Bridges Williamson Mrs. Elizabeth Hood Willis Mr. J. Rutledge Young, III Class of 1986 Dr. Anne Hanahan Blessing Ms. Marianne Gaillard Clare Mr. Robert H. Hood Jr. Mr. Felix C. Pelzer Jr. Class of 1987 Mr. Alton G. Brown III Mrs. Zoë Leath Stephens Class of 1988 Mrs. Emmie Gaillard Hershey Mr. Telfair H. Parker Jr. Mr. Arthur C. Pelzer Mr. T. Bright Williamson Jr. Class of 1989 Mr. William S. Cogswell Jr. Mr. John L. Cotton Mrs. Caroline Pinckney Fitzgerald Class of 1990 Mr. Frank Daniel Batten IV Mrs. Sarah Moise Young Mr. Simons W. Young Class of 1991 Mr. E. Cuyler Applegate II

Mrs. Eugenia Leath Burtschy Mr. James B. Folk Mr. James B. Hood Mrs. Elizabeth McCue Shealy Class of 1992 Mrs. Jacquelin Stevenson Bennett Lynn Ms. Helen Barkley Ravenel Class of 1993 Mrs. Gabriella Brown Andrews Mr. John Carter Grant Mr. Howard W. Taylor Class of 1994 Mrs. Mary Cutler Baarcke Mr. Joshua P. Cantwell Mrs. Katherine Parker Clark Mr. David H. Kunes Mrs. Mary Ramsay Ludwick Mr. Benjamin J. Steele Class of 1995 Mrs. Alexandra Mack Macon Mr. Alexander W. Ramsay Mrs. Elizabeth Grant Stone Class of 1996 Mrs. Sallie Bennett Robinson Class of 1997 Mrs Kathryn Rhett Fayard Mrs. Katherine Bennett Freer Mrs. Julia Darling Gore Mrs. Anne McGowan Graves Mrs. Jean McDowell Martin Mrs. Mary Neill Hagood McKie Mr. Elliott H. Merck Mr. Park B. Smith III Mrs. Beverly G. Lane Smith Mrs. Marshall Baarcke Wyker Class of 1998 Mrs. Molly Waring Caughman Class of 1999 Mr. Edward M. Darling Mr. Perry E. Trouche Jr. Class of 2000 Dr. Steffi C. Galvin Mr. Charlton deSaussure III Ms. Virginia S. McCormack Class of 2001 Mr. Craig M. Bennett III Mrs. Sarah Rose Johnson Mrs. Caroline Cutler Rowe Mr. Andrew Tew Class of 2002 Mrs. Frances deSaussure Murray Mrs. Margaret von Werssowetz Waters

Class of 2003 Mrs. Elisa Bennett von Marschall

Class of 2016 Miss Isabelle N. Boulware

Class of 2004 Ms. Jane M. Baird Mrs. Ann deSaussure Biondi Mrs. Alexandra Thornton Carrick Mrs. Susannah Nelson Darby Mr. Lucas L. Hagerty Ms. Patricia Colbert Tew

Class of 2017 Miss Caroline Bradford Burnham Willis

Sting's Scorpion Club Young alumni within the Past 15 years Class of 2005 Mrs. Lily Greenberg Becht Class of 2007 Mr. Joseph H. Miller V Class of 2008 Miss Maria del Pilar Uribe Bennett Class of 2010 Mr. James C. Barkley Mr. Benjamin A. Moore IV Mr. William D. Nicklas Class of 2013 Miss Catherine L. Davis Miss Elizabeth H. Johnson Miss Abigail T. McCool Miss Emily A. Moore Class of 2015 Miss Margaret M. Moore

Class of 2018 Mr. Clay W. Hershey, Jr. Mr. Joseph H. Hood Miss Lucy A. Manuel Miss Elizabeth G. Willis Class of 2019 Mr. Thomas M. Boulware VII Miss Kathryn M. Hood Mr. Roger D. McCants Jr. Class of 2020 Miss Keenan E. Cummings Miss Elizabeth C Manuel Mr. William T. H. Mims Class of 2021 Mr. Thomas G. Hershey Miss O. Gates McCants Class of 2023 Mr. Mark Trigg Allan, Jr. Miss Katherine Middleton Burke Miss Margaret Waring Cantey Miss Mary Preston Collins Mr. Banks Blanchard Cummings Miss Shelby Kathryn Davidson Mr. Smith Groome Ferguson Miss Elizabeth Kristen Finkelstein

Thank You, Scorpions 2023 Alumni Giving Week Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we are pleased to announce that we surpassed our goal of reaching 100 Donors in 100 Hours AND our goal of $19,370 during our fourth Alumni Giving Week.

Mr. John McGinness Grant Mr. Connell Reddish Grubb Miss Henrietta Turnbull Hershey Miss Elizabeth Vining Hood Mr. Kenneth Daniel Kempinski Miss Claire Mathilde Lafortune Mr. Atticus John Mauldin Miss Emmie Wills McFadden Mr. Matthew Brady McLaughlin Mr. Bennett Addison Mermer Miss Molly Archer Mettler Mr. Edward Granger Abbott Mims Mr. Charles Christopher Pappas Mr. Telfair Hodgson Parker III Mr. Felix Chisolm Pelzer III Miss Sally Beatrice Rowson Miss Daisy Gardner Ryan Mr. James Grigsby Scott Mr. Oliver Bryce Sharpley Mr. Graham Brooks Shortridge Miss Sophie Elise Skaff Mr. John Jackson Thomas III Mr. Jackson George Twilley Mr. Daniel Agee Ward Miss Kaelyn Alexis White Mr. Dean Christopher Williams Mr. William Hayes Wilson Miss Sylvie Anne Zaplin

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Amount Raised? $23,999.00 Stay tuned for Spring 2024 Alumni Week!

How Many and From Where?

103 alumni from 7 states Class with the most donors?

1997, 3rd year in a row!

Number of matches of challenges?

4 (and all were met or broken) Class that raised the most?

1969 with $5,250 Number of Social Media Advocates?

16 Who Won - Red or Blue?

Blue Team

B

equest and other planned gifts have a lasting impact on Charleston Day and serve as a continuing source of support. The correct plan balances what you wish to accomplish for yourself, your family and your charitable interests in your overall estate and financial plans.

There are innovative and creative ways to include Charleston Day School in your plan. To learn more about giving strategies that allow you to make a meaningful charitable gift, please contact the Advancement Office at 843.266.9798 or Mary.Baarcke@charlestonday.org.

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Upcoming 2023 Dates to Remember October 26

Open House

October 31

Parents’ Council Halloween Carnival

November 1

Parent Teacher Conference Day

November 14

Open House

November 14–16

Donuts With a Grown-Up

November 17

K-2 Thanksgiving Programs

November 20–24

Thanksgiving Break

December 11

Grades 3-5 Holiday Program

December 12

Grades K-2 Holiday Programs

December 19

Holiday Break Begins

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