Connections Fall 2025 by The Dalton School

The Dalton School—Connections—Fall 2025

Connections Student Podcasters Bring Helen Parkhurst’s Vision to the Present

A publication for the Dalton Community

Student Podcasters Bring Helen Parkhurst’s Vision to the Present

On a beautiful fall afternoon, high school students in the Senior elective, “You Are What You Eat: A Critical Investigation into Food Production, Consumption, and Justice,” traveled to Hilltop Hanover Farm in Yorktown Heights. After touring the farm, students engaged directly in sustainable agriculture by harvesting and preparing their own lunch including spring rolls made with radishes, carrots, cabbage, fresh herbs, and more.

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Contents Co-Editors Beth Softness Linda N. Schapiro

In Every Issue 2

Letter from the Head of School

Staff Coordinator Debbie Freeman

Feature The Helen Parkhurst Institute: From Pilot Year to Empowering Educators at Home and Abroad

Feature Reinvigorating a Historic Link Between Dalton and Buck’s Rock Camp

Alumni Spotlight: Go Forth Unafraid Transforming an Adirondacks Flour Mill into an Arts and Music Center

Community Dalton Tigers Come Together for Homecoming and Family Fun Day Dalton Parents of Alumni Return to Dalton to Reminisce and Catch Up

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From the First Program In Partnership with City Harvest, Second Graders Learn About Food Insecurity

From the Middle School During an Immersive Trip to Washington, DC, Eighth Graders Build on their Knowledge of American History, Democracy, and Civil Action

From the High School “Child’s World” Revisited: Honoring Helen Parkhurst’s Legacy

Giving Highlights

Faculty & Staff Contributors Daniel Cruz Amanda Keats Arlo Klinger Nivia Marrero Natalie Orozco Anna Padgett Jyoti Patil Carlos San Juan García Kris Santos Charlotte Steinberg Amanda Hemenway Thiemann ’08 Alumni & Student Contributors Olivia Cooney ’27 Catherine Ross Haskins ’90 Photographers Al Pereira Brooke Slezak Carla Torres Connections is a forum to communicate information and ideas between The Dalton School and parents, alumni, and friends. We welcome letters, photographs, and suggestions for future issues. We reserve the right to edit all submissions. Please email bsoftness@dalton.org, or send materials to: Editor, Connections The Dalton School 108 East 89th Street New York NY 10128-1599 www.dalton.org

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Alumni Notebook

Class News

Marriages, Babies

Memoriam

Letter from the Head of School by José M. De Jesús, Head of School

First Day of School!

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Letter from the Head of School

After celebrating a milestone birthday in June, I embraced the moment by stepping back into the role of a learner. During a summertime “bucket list” trip to Greece, I soaked up the country’s rich ancient history and mythology, experiencing a powerful mix of wonder and excitement. Once home, I committed to learning a new life skill—cooking!

Along with members of Dalton’s vibrant learning community, faculty, staff, and administrators, I have the privilege of growing alongside our students as we cultivate and nurture lifelong learning. Across all three divisions, curiosity and a willingness to explore the unknown define our shared mindset. Two dynamic Strategic Plan initiatives—the Helen Parkhurst Institute (HPI) and the Unafraid Project— further learning. This year, we’re excited to expand the Helen Parkhurst Institute (HPI), our mentoring initiative, from the High School to the Middle School; veteran faculty will coach new and returning faculty on fully implementing the Dalton Plan in their classroom. As part of HPI’s global outreach, Faculty Advisor Kevin Slick and Advisory Board member Shira Kohn visited Dalton Tokyo, leading workshops with faculty and staff and connecting with students. They also built relationships with colleagues from across the globe, united by our schools’ shared commitment to Parkhurst’s enduring, progressive vision. We’ll continue to carry out work related to the timely and important Unafraid Project, refining skillbuilding related to civil discourse and talking across differences. Along with faculty and staff training, two high school assemblies will complement ongoing classroom work and House activities. We’ll also continue Middle School and First Program programming with plans underway for other community initiatives to deepen learning and engagement. I look forward to reporting on our progress with you. In conversations about their formative Dalton education, Alumni often share heartfelt memories of beloved teachers who profoundly influenced their life paths and sparked a lasting love of learning. Today at Dalton, teachers continue this legacy with exceptional dedication to their craft, inspiring the students in their care and delivering outstanding classroom experiences. As scholar-mentors, they actively pursue meaningful professional development opportunities to hone their teaching skills and remain at the forefront of educational practice. As I look to the school year ahead, I couldn’t be prouder to be part of a community where daily learning is a joyful, lifelong pursuit.

The Helen Parkhurst Institute: From Pilot Year to Empowering Educators at Home and Abroad by Jyoti Patil, Director of Marketing and Communications

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“I truly enjoyed learning more about how things are done at Dalton, New York and was pleasantly surprised by how much we have in common—including some of the challenges we face. I’m heading into the summer break feeling inspired and full of new ideas to help me reflect on and improve my future Assignments in a way that aligns more closely with the spirit of Parkhurst and The Dalton Plan.” — A Tokyo Dalton Administrator At Dalton, a transformative program is underway—one not driven by new technologies or trendy curricula, but a bold recommitment to the ideas that reshaped the field of education more than a century ago. Helen Parkhurst, alongside progressive thinkers such as John Dewey and Maria Montessori, believed that education should nurture each child’s potential by fostering independence, inquiry, and collaboration. Helen Parkhurst’s Dalton Plan brought that vision to life. But what does it mean to carry forward that revolutionary spirit in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, global interconnectedness, and a shifting educational landscape? Enter the new Helen Parkhurst Institute (HPI)— founded on Parkhurst’s legacy, which serves as a hub for faculty development and international collaboration. This Strategic Plan initiative, launched in 2024 and led by Babby Krents ’68, includes the Dalton Plan Faculty Program, designed to immerse new and recently hired teachers in the school’s foundational philosophy and practical practice. Last year, in monthly meetings,

participants explored Dalton pedagogies led by High School History teacher and HPI Faculty Advisor Kevin Slick, who drew on his sabbatical research. Teachers designed Assignments that fostered student agency, guided effective Labs, and deepened their understanding of the House Advisor role by observing High School Houses. Last spring, the program celebrated its first graduating cohort, and some are now coaching new faculty, solidifying a culture of peer-to-peer support and growth. As one teacher stated, “My colleagues’ interest in my interests was great and their engagement with Dalton history and function spoke highly to everyone’s investment in the institution, which isn’t something I’ve experienced in other workplaces.” Helen Parkhurst’s vision has always been global. Today, over 400 Dalton schools worldwide reflect Parkhurst’s pedagogy, each adapting her vision within its cultural and institutional context. The Helen Parkhurst Institute is actively reconnecting with this network through its International Dalton Schools program. This past summer, for example, Assistant Head of School/Interim High School Director and HPI Advisory Board member Shira Kohn and Kevin Slick visited Dalton Tokyo Gakuen Junior & Senior High School. They observed classes and led faculty workshops centered on the Dalton Plan’s history. While their workshops provided models of Assignments and introduced Dalton New York traditions—such as the First Program’s Multicultural Festival, the Middle School Greek Festival, and High School Dance Theater Workshop—their most profound moments were in interactive Open Lab with fellow educators. Shira and Kevin also toured Dalton School Tokyo Kindergarten, an independent early childhood program where Dalton NYC’s former First Program administrator, Marion Plexico P’78, ’80, has been extensively involved for the past five decades. At its core, the Helen Parkhurst Institute is both tribute and compass—honoring Dalton’s past while guiding its future. By grounding the school in its foundational values and expanding connections worldwide, HPI ensures that progressive education remains a living tradition, one that challenges both teachers and students to question, imagine, and grow.

Reinvigorating a Historic Link Between Dalton and Buck’s Rock Camp By Charlotte Steinberg, Communications Coordinator

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Just 65 miles north of 89th Street, an extension of Dalton’s history endures in a woodsy arts camp in the Berkshire Mountains’ foothills. Despite the contrasting settings, the two institutions share a powerful bond, stretching back nearly a century. The progressive belief in student freedom is at the heart of the mission of both The Dalton School and Buck’s Rock Creative and Performing Arts. In the early 20th century, Maria Montessori’s teaching method wasn’t met with the appreciation it now has. But three other educators, Helen Parkhurst, along with Ernst and Ilse Bulova, were able to draw on Montessori’s work and started to develop their own adaptations. Having studied with Montessori, the child-centered, self-directed approach was ingrained in each educator’s ethos. In 1940, war presented new anxieties for schools. What if bombs rained down on New York as they had in London, and Dalton needed to evacuate? What of these young women and their burgeoning educations? Parkhurst declared, “Education, especially during times of emotional upheaval, is almost as important to a child as clothing, shelter, or food.” With a budget of $75,000, seven philanthropists, including Parkhurst, purchased 128 acres of land and constructed four buildings in the woods of New Milford, Connecticut. Believed to be the first of its kind in the U.S., Dalton sent 100 pupils to the “camouflaged war shelter” for a month-long stint to test its viability. The girls continued their studies at the “hide-out” as they would

have at 89th Street, with Parkhurst deeming the trial a success. In the end, however, the air raids never arrived at 89th Street, and in 1942, Ilse and Ernst took ownership of the camp. Despite Parkhurst’s departure from Buck’s Rock before it became the camp it is today, it’s not hard to draw connections between Parkhurst’s Dalton Plan and the ethos of Buck’s Rock. Dalton’s House system mirrors that of bunks at Buck’s Rock: a home base where campers develop a sense of belonging and create lasting bonds. The 1:2 staff-tocamper ratio allows for deep connections and mentorship, emulating Labs. The Assignment can be compared to ambitious projects; campers are encouraged to think creatively and sequentially, ideating designs that take them to the woodshop to build a chair, to the Batik studio to dye fabric, to the sewing shop to turn that fabric into cushions, or to the photo studio to capture the final product. Last spring, Dalton High School students traveled from 89th Street to New Milford for the first time in 85 years. A cohort of students with interests ranging from arts to robotics spent two days exploring the Buck’s Rock facilities, diving into workshops in the outdoor glassblowing studio, Batik studio, woodshop, and vegetable garden. The hope is to continue successful outings like these in the years to come, reinvigorating the historic relationship between the two storied institutions.

Transforming an Adirondacks Flour Mill into an Arts and Music Center by Catherine Ross Haskins ’90 Catherine Ross Haskins ’90, peeking through part of a massive sculpture by Jillian Mayer at The Mill. (Photo by Sinjun Strom/The New York Times/Redux)

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Alumni Spotlight: Go Forth Unafraid

I have always thought that if you can see how something is going to end, it’s probably not worth doing. I live in Westport, New York, in the Adirondacks. My husband, Taylor Haskins, and I moved here in 2010 when our son Felix was born. At first, we thought we’d be swapping our time with our Brooklyn loft seasonally. Our work as artists was fueled by the energy of the city, so a rural town (population 800) with no grocery store seemed an arbitrary and unrealistic place to live full-time. But we leapt right in. After reading Kristin Kimball’s memoir, The Dirty Life, we joined her full year, full diet CSA and bought a chest freezer to store flats of tomatoes from the summer harvest. We enrolled our son in a farm and forest school where he built fairy houses, boot-skated on the pond, and roasted morning snacks on a campfire. Taylor’s Grammy award for playing trumpet quickly made him a local celebrity, and he was recruited to program the summer music in the town’s park. I agreed to help, with one caveat: I would continue to volunteer my time running the logistics if the community showed support by fully funding the music via donations. As the President of the park’s board signed the first musician’s contract, he sighed, “I am worried about the money,” to which I replied, “I am worried about the parking!” Over four summers, our acts increased in both notoriety and attendance, realizing said parking problem, along with our fundraising exceeding our needs. We upgraded the stage lights and the sound equipment with the proceeds, garnered television and radio sponsorship, and drew visitors from hours away to hear award-winning musicians for free on a hillside overlooking Lake Champlain. Taylor and I ultimately had to concede that our impact as established artists in the ‘greatest city in the world’ was limited, but here in our tiny rural town, we could decentralize The Arts while invigorating our community to support them.

In 2021, Taylor and I took a leap and purchased an abandoned 11,000 square foot grain mill. Once the flour dust was removed and the building had been stripped of machinery, we invited a neighbor who had recently retired as the director of a major US art museum for a tour. Stepping over wide open gaps in the flooring, we spoke of commissioned artworks intervening in the building’s architecture, galleries to exhibit contemporary artworks from our small yet mighty collection, and space for world-class experimental and improvised music. Clearly still years away from completion, the tour was largely a portal into our imagination. As the visit concluded, he exclaimed, “Visionary!” but what I heard was “Go forth unafraid!” The Mill in Westport, New York, opened in July 2024 and has since hosted over 30 performances by world-class musicians, including the internationally-renowned multi-disciplinary artist Meredith Monk. Ten contemporary visual artists currently exhibit their work, including five sitespecific installations. For more information, go to themilladk.com

Community Dalton Tigers Come Together for Homecoming and Family Fun Day Homecoming 2025 was a whirlwind of school spirit and community—and the weather even cooperated! Brimming with school pride, our community gathered to enthusiastically cheer on our JV and Varsity athletes throughout the weekend’s festivities. The bleachers and fields were awash with Dalton blue as Girls Varsity Tennis, Girls JV Tennis, Girls JV Volleyball, Girls Varsity Volleyball, Boys JV Soccer, Girls Varsity Soccer, Boys Varsity Soccer, and Varsity Football took on their opponents. On Saturday, everyone from the youngest Daltonians to alumni got in on the action with First Program/Middle School activities, crafts, DJ beats, and tasty food truck bites on Randall’s Island, making it a picture-perfect weekend of celebration and cheer.

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Dalton Parents of Alumni Return to Dalton to Reminisce and Catch Up Dalton welcomed parents of alumni back to 89th Street for a lively springtime reception in May. At this wellattended reception—despite rain and a Knicks playoff game—conversations centered on a favorite topic, our kids! Veteran history teacher Kevin Slick shared insights about the new Helen Parkhurst Institute (a mentorship program to help new faculty implement the Dalton Plan in their classrooms), and student-led tours gave guests a firsthand look at exciting building updates. Thank you to Committee Chair Sally Vallimarescu P’08, ’09, ’13 and our Parents of Alumni Committee for helping to make this evening a success!

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After Commencement, Dalton’s Class of 2025 Goes Forth to Their Next Chapter Families, friends, faculty, and staff gathered at the Rose Hall at Jazz at Lincoln Center on June 12 to celebrate the Class of 2025 at their commencement ceremony. Following the traditional “Then and Now” slideshow, Student Speaker Ollie Feder ’25 said, “What makes Dalton, Dalton is . . . the feeling . . . that we are part of something bigger, part of a real community, where everyone is valued and appreciated. The genuine passion that Daltonians, faculty, and parents have for everything they do makes it feel like you’re not just playing a sport, or acting in a play, or dancing in Dance Theater Workshop, but that you’re part of something more important. Despite all of the amazing academic and extracurricular achievements.” Ollie concluded that what matters most are the friendships and being part of this community forever. Nate Sloan, Dalton Class of 2004, an Assistant Professor of Musicology at the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music, was the Commencement Speaker. In the audience were his parents, veteran Dalton teachers Randi Sloan (Dance) and Bob Sloan (Theater), who retired at the end of the school year after decades of mentoring and inspiring performing arts students. Nate “shared some life advice in the form of what we used to call a mix tape, and today is better known as a playlist, from three musical genres: classical, pop, and jazz.” He explained: “In classical music, it’s the importance of technique; whatever you choose to do, do it to the highest degree. Pop music is flamboyant, rule-bending, and subversive. Pop gives us the value of audacity, of flouting convention, of being authentically yourself. Jazz is the music of improvisation. Improvisation

Commencement Student Speaker Ollie Feder ’25

teaches us to adapt, to make the best of a given situation—perhaps the most essential life skill of all.” The Senior Graduation Music Ensemble, led by Music Department Chairs Liz Cruz and Bill Solomon, performed the song “We Are Young” by the band fun. to enthusiastic applause. Head of School José M. De Jesús told members of the Class of 2025 that “Connection, bonding, working as a collective, are not ‘nice-to-haves,’ they are must-haves to a productive and long life.” Examples of students achieving their goals by working together included the girls’ basketball team winning four state championships, engineering students successfully building sophisticated robots, and choreographers creating showstopping pieces for Dance Theater Workshop. José observed that it is impossible to do great things without connection and collaboration. “And great things I know you will do because my dear Class of 2025, I’ve been a witness to your greatness!” With diplomas in hand, members of the Class of 2025 moved their mortarboard tassels from right to left, sang “The Dalton School Song,” jubilantly tossed their caps, and officially became Dalton Alumni.

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Silver Circle 2025 Welcomes Eight Inductees Dalton’s Silver Circle—faculty and staff who have worked at Dalton for 25 years—welcomed eight new members on May 29: Alison Goodman, 1st Grade House Advisor; Camille Ehrenberg, 1st Grade House Advisor; Carlos San Juan García, Middle and High School Spanish Teacher; Elizabeth Rappaport ’84, Learning Specialist; Evelyn Williams, Advancement Database Administrator (former); Maria Nebres, Middle and High School Spanish Teacher; Sharon Almog, 6th Grade House Advisor; and Slawomir Szczepankowski, Chief Building Engineer. With last spring’s inductees, the Silver Circle now totals 107 members. More than 80 people, both current and former faculty and staff, and their guests, enjoyed the tributes given in honor of each new member. Head of School José M. De Jesús warmly welcomed new inductees to the Silver Circle and shared how much Dalton benefits from the experience and insights of veteran faculty and staff.

Commencement Speaker Nate Sloan ’04

Front row (l to r): Maria Nebres, Sharon Almog, Carlos San Juan García Back row (l to r:): Alison Goodman, Elizabeth Rappaport ‘84, Slawomir Szczepankowski, Camille Ehrenberg, Evelyn Williams

Immersive, Experiential Learning at Intersession 2025 During the High School Intersession, in late April, students enjoyed immersive, real-world experiences. Each week-long course prioritized deep inquiry, hands-on learning, and included historical tours, museum visits, new cuisines, community events, or service-learning projects. Courses fell into three categories: “City as a Classroom,” “Make It,” and “Seminar,” and included at least two field trips along with food-related outings. For example, in “Queens—The Most Vibrant Place on Earth,” students explored different neighborhoods (representing more than 120 countries and 160 languages), all with fascinating histories, demographic composition, and topographical differences. In “Art and the City,” students engaged with NYC art and design exhibits and explored new neighborhoods and the diverse array of cuisines in each locale. Highlights included the Amy Sherald exhibit at The Whitney, a jaunt on the High Line, and a self-guided food tour of the former Meatpacking District and Chelsea. Was this week a success? One student said, “This intersession was literally perfect.” In response to the question “Do you have any courses you would like to see offered in upcoming Intersessions?” a High School Senior with an eye on the future requested, “Something for Alums!”

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Julian Shapiro ’26 (center) with HS Science Teachers Bradford Melius (left) and Dr. Ryan Brennan (right)

Eyes on the Skies: Julian Shapiro ’26 Discovers With support from Dalton’s faculty, Julian continues to pursue advanced research in observational a Light Echo and a astronomy and astrophysics. He collaborates closely with High School Physics teacher Dr. Ryan Brennan, Rare Planetary Nebula who mentors him through Independent Studies From awe to breakthrough, Julian Shapiro ’26 turned a fascination with deep space images into a remarkable scientific discovery. While scanning the cosmos for supernova remnants, Julian unexpectedly identified a “light echo”—radiation glowing in surrounding gas clouds long after a quasar goes dark. His discovery offers new insights for the scientific community into how black holes behave at the centers of galaxies. Following his discovery, Julian was awarded the Astrophotography Prize for Remote Imaging and was the runner-up in the National Young Astronomy Award. Julian is also credited with being the youngest person to discover a planetary nebula—now named Shapiro-1. “It all started with the art—the beauty of astrophotography captured in the dark skies,” Julian recalls. “Then the science followed,” sparking a deeper pursuit of observational astronomy and research. Julian has found ways to expand his research through a network of global telescopes and by collaborating and sharing his findings at international conferences, like the 2025 American Physical Society (APS) Global Physics Summit.

focused on survey science and astrophysics. “He’s been an incredible guide in helping me deepen my understanding,” says Julian. Julian has found meaningful ways to share his passions and create opportunities for others in the Dalton community. Earlier last year, he presented at a High School assembly, where he shared his journey into astronomy, presented research, and announced the launch of Dalton’s new Astronomy Club. Supported by his “Astronomy: Exploring the Universe” teacher, Bradford Melius, Julian founded the club to bring together like-minded peers to explore the marvels of the cosmos. Julian enthusiastically shares, “Whether students are already passionate or just curious, I want to give them a place to dive in.”

High School Students Create Films for the First Program En Español by Second Grade Spanish Teacher Nivia Marrero and HS Spanish and French Teacher Carlos San Juan García A beautiful moment of learning and community took place between Big Dalton and First Program. Carlos San Juan García’s High School Cinema Class paid a special visit to Maestra Nivia Marrero’s Spanish class, where second graders were treated to an inspiring and educational film experience—all en español! High School students created short films on social justice themes to build a kinder and more sustainable world from scratch—they wrote, filmed, acted, directed, and added music. The second graders were an eager and enthusiastic audience. Watching films in Spanish created a natural, immersive environment where language learning came alive. After the screenings, High School students led a thoughtful Q&A session, asking the younger students questions to encourage critical thinking in Spanish. During this exchange, second graders practiced their listening and speaking skills with real, meaningful interaction. To show their appreciation, the second graders surprised their guests with a joyful performance of a parranda—a lively traditional Puerto Rican song full of rhythm and gratitude. The musical thank-you was a heartwarming way to end this language celebration of learning, art, and community. This memorable visit wasn’t just about movies—it was about building bridges through language, culture, and kindness. ¡Gracias a todos los estudiantes por compartir su talento y su español con tanto corazón!

Visiting Dalton Tokyo and Experiencing a Shared Commitment to Parkhurst’s Progressive Vision In July, under the auspices of Dalton’s Helen Parkhurst Institute (HPI)—led by Babby Krents ’68—Faculty Advisor Kevin Slick (also a High School History teacher) and Advisory Board member (also Assistant Head of School/Interim High School Director) Shira Kohn visited Dalton Tokyo’s Junior and Senior High School. After two busy days of class observations and student tours, Kevin and Shira led two workshops, the first centered on the Dalton Plan, past and present, and the second on the daily life of school, with a focus on community building. They forged relationships with colleagues who live half a world away but who feel so close, given our schools’ shared commitment to Parkhurst’s progressive vision. Shira said that leading workshops affirmed her and Kevin’s faith in Dalton, deepening their appreciation for the unparalleled education Dalton faculty provide for their students each day. It also reinforced how Parkhurst’s design of the Dalton Plan centered students, fostered independence, and prepared them for life beyond our walls in ways that, remarkably, continue to resonate today. “We shared about our Assignments, our Houses, our Labs with colleagues and students abroad, and I was so proud of who we are and what we do,” said Shira.

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First Program Gathers for PA’s Annual Spring Fair First Program students, teachers, and family members donned their trench coats and gathered for a drizzly yet joyful annual Spring Fair, as 91st Street was transformed into the headquarters of the Dalton Detective Agency. Organized by the Parents Association, Middle School and High School volunteers were on hand to help First Program students enjoy crafts, games, inflatables, face painting, and chess—along with a photo booth, raffle, lunch, lemonade, and treats.

In Partnership with City Harvest, Second Graders Learn About Food Insecurity By Amanda Hemenway Thiemann ’08

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From the First Program

The second grade’s curriculum, centered on New York City, is rich and robust, with units on the city’s planning, architec Next, we invited Dalton Alum Taylor Hemenway ’12, the Associate Director of Institutional Partnerships ture, unique neighborhoods, at City Harvest, to teach the grade more about food insecurity. The students learned about City Harvest’s and historic landmarks. mission, its food rescue programs, and how the organization distributes food to New Yorkers through But how do we help second mobile markets, soup kitchens, and food pantries. To put this new knowledge into action in a hands-on graders understand the way, we left the classroom and visited City Harvest’s warehouse and headquarters in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. human challenges of daily After touring their storage facilities (including the giant walk-in refrigerators!), we were ready to get to work. life in our great city? Donning gloves and safety vests, we split up into groups to repack apples (more than a thousand bags!) that Last year, we set out to would find their way to hungry New Yorkers. As the classes returned from the trip, the consensus explore the urgent issue was the same: Working and learning with City Harvest gave the children a way to really understand food of food insecurity via insecurity and the importance and challenge of feeding all the people who live in our city. This year’s field trip a new partnership with is already booked, and we’re planning a food drive as a way to expand our study. City Harvest. “By visiting City Harvest’s headquarters in Sunset We launched this new study with a Thanksgiving activity, asking students to work in small groups to plan a holiday meal. Each group received a different budget, some generous and others very modest, but they all had to order from the same grocery item price list. As each group discovered what it could afford to buy, the negotiations and questions began in earnest. Some groups cut right to the chase, wondering whether they could just buy their favorite items (mostly pies) if they didn’t have enough money for an entire Thanksgiving meal. Other groups found that, if they prioritized buying a turkey, they had little left over for sides! The impact of the inequity was immediate, and the outrage palpable. Discussions about fairness, the importance of balanced, nutritious meals, and how it felt to see other groups have larger budgets soon followed.

Park, Brooklyn, the second grade was able to see firsthand how City Harvest rescues and distributes food to New Yorkers in need. They dove right in to help repack produce which was delivered to hundreds of our partners,” said Taylor. “It was so fun to be back at Dalton to teach them about this work, and we can’t wait to have Dalton back at City Harvest this year!”

During an Immersive Trip to Washington, DC, Eighth Graders Build on their Knowledge of American History, Democracy, and Civil Action By Amanda Keats, MS Assistant Director, Dean of Faculty and Curriculum, in collaboration with the Grade 8 House Advising team

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From the Middle School

In 8th grade, students examine the American all that students have learned throughout the year experience from a variety of with and what they will carry with them. In the month leading up to the trip, we dedicate House periods for a D.C. angles and perspectives. Seminar Series to deepen students’ learning about democracy, and progress. Topics include Civil They read Fahrenheit 451, justice, Rights and Black Power: The Journey of Black Women; Antisemitism Today; and Examining Monuments in the Night, and To Kill A United States. Many of the students’ Assignments build towards Mockingbird, along with the Washington, D.C. trip and enable them to see connections throughout their learning and their future other American memoirs responsibilities as citizens of the United States. This trip and the array of programming surrounding and literature. it are an example of our continued commitment to the Students also explore the nuances and complexities of 17th–20th century American History. As James Baldwin wrote: “History is not merely, or even principally, about the past. The great force of history comes from the fact that we carry it with us, are unconsciously controlled by it. . . . History is literally present in all that we do.” Students frequently practice connecting today with the past to enrich their understanding of current American realities and dilemmas. An essential question they ponder in English as well as History class is: “How can we cultivate in each other and in ourselves the values, experiences, and skills we need to build a stronger, more inclusive democracy?” The end of the year culminates in a meaningful trip to Washington, D.C., in which students build on their knowledge of American history, democracy, and civic action while enjoying time together as a community at the end of their Middle School journey. While in Washington, D.C. for our annual 8th grade trip, we have a dynamic agenda. We visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Capitol Hill, Arlington National Cemetery, and many memorials. We build time into the trip for reflection and connection

school’s Unafraid Project (an initiative to help foster critical thinking and civil discourse) and how we can best harness the framework of the Dalton Plan to foster student agency, advocacy, and civil discourse skills. These wonderful three days are celebratory and joyful for the 8th graders and their House Advisors—along with being a memorable extension of their learning.

“Child’s World” Revisited: Honoring Helen Parkhurst’s Legacy By Kris Santos, Archivist and Museum Program Coordinator; Arlo Klinger, Educational Technologist; Olivia Cooney ’27; Daniel Cruz, First Program Educational Technologist (former); Natalie Orozco, MS/HS Library Assistant; Anna Padgett, Kindergarten House Advisor

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From the High School

When we think of Helen Parkhurst, the founder ideas [they create], and they reveal new needs. of the Dalton School, we Artistic creation lies at the core of a child’s emotional development, for art is emotional articulation.” often imagine the Dalton Parkhurst said, “Creating is an inner power that develops with encouragement. It comes from the Plan: House, Assignment, wellsprings of the child’s own inner self, and it should be understood. The products of creativity cannot be and Lab. But Parkhurst judged by common standards of beauty; they may not beautiful to the observer, but they are precious to was more than a visionary be the child because each thing is of himself; and we should not accept or offer substitutes, lest we destroy educator—she was a his growing power to create.” These assumptions, as Helen wrote, are powerful storyteller, a media pioneer, vehicles for self-growth and expression, key foundations to a Dalton education. It is important to consider the and above all, a fierce power of creativity and creating with one’s hands within believer in the student voice. our practice. In a podcast, Dalton students explored the topic of In addition to her groundbreaking work in education, she wrote books including the seminal Education on the Dalton Plan—published in 1922 and translated into 14 languages, Growing Pains, and Exploring the Child’s World. She also hosted the ABC radio and television series “Child’s World with Helen Parkhurst.” Her message was consistent: Let students speak for themselves. Her radio show tackled real, messy topics— boredom, creativity, children’s rights—and trusted young people to explore them with honesty. The purpose of the recordings was to give voice to young people and offer parents and educators a glimpse into the window of the child’s mind. Inspired by that same spirit, we brought her vision to the present. Through a collaboration between Dalton’s New Lab, students, librarians, and our school archivist, “Child’s World Revisited” invited students to speak up on the issues Parkhurst explored—and the ones she never saw coming. In these recordings, we looked into the practice of teaching and featured our students’ ideas, values, dreams, and accomplishments. We began our podcast with the topic, “Creating With One’s Hands.” In the book A Window to the Child’s Mind by Dorothy R. Luke, Helen Parkhurst wrote: “Children like to make things with their hands; they have creative ideas which they like “to thing” [i.e., to do something] through the media of painting, modeling, weaving, wood-carving, et cetera. When encouraged by new satisfactions, children develop their own

creating with one’s hands: “I think creating with your hands means letting your creativity just run free. I really like to draw and paint— that’s my favorite way to create with my hands. But I also think it means baking or just creating something out of nothing.” “For me, painting is about engaging your whole body. I like to listen to music when I paint. I just feel myself starting to tap my foot while I’m painting. It’s really about interacting with—not just your hands— but your mind, your body, every single muscle.” “When you immerse yourself in a physical task, I think it brings a state of almost transcendence or losing yourself in a way that we can struggle to find when we’re focused on working through conceptual arguments like writing and just thinking.” “Creating with one’s hands is instinctive. That feeling after creating something and controlling the final product, idea, or piece of art is really powerful. And I think Helen Parkhurst thought this was vital to education.” A special shout-out to Olivia Cooney ’27 from Dalton Archivist Kris Santos, Educational Technologist Arlo Klinger, and former First Program Educational Technologist Daniel Cruz. Her Daltonian newspaper article on Helen Parkhurst re-ignited the desire to breathe fresh perspective into Parkhurst’s original program. Olivia’s motivation, dedication, and inspiration is a shining example of Daltonian spirit as she helped craft Episode 1 and continues with Episode 2 . . . coming in 2026. To hear Episode 1, please scan this QR code:

Read about the 2nd graders’ trip to City Harvest on page 19

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’Tis the Season for End-of-Year Giving Many community members wish to make charitable gifts to Dalton by December 31 in time for the 2025 income tax deduction deadline. Scan this QR code to make your gift now!

An Energetic Launch for Annual Fund 2025–2026 We’re looking forward to another strong fundraising year following last year’s successful Annual Fund effort, which raised nearly $5 million, reached 81% parent participation, and 14% alumni participation (a significant 3% increase from the previous year). At the parent volunteer launch meeting earlier this fall, Head of School José M. De Jesús thanked new and returning volunteers for their productive outreach. The Advancement Office is working in close partnership with returning Annual Fund Chair Nicole Sambur P’29, ’31, ’34, who represents the Middle School. Joining Nicole are Kas Sanandaji P’28, ’31, representing the High School, and Angeli Saijwani P’34, ’36, representing the First Program. Alumni Annual Fund Chairs, David Cremin ’78 and Lizzie Sacks ’08, will be joined by Abbe Gluck ’92 and Jillian Williams ’11 to lead the Alumni effort this year.

All contributions received by Wednesday, December 31, will be receipted for 2025. Give Online: www.dalton.org/give (must be received by 12/31/25, 11:59 PM EST). Give by Mail: The envelope must be postmarked by December 31, 2025, and checks must be dated by December 31, 2025. Please make checks payable to ‘The Dalton School’ and send to: The Dalton School, Attn: Advancement Office, 108 East 89th Street, New York, NY 10128. For Stock or Wire Transfers: Contact Director of the Annual Fund Brigid Berger, 212-423-5458, bberger@dalton.org.

Save the Date: Alumni Giving Day Returns on 2-25-26! Dalton invites all alumni to participate in the 2nd Annual Alumni Giving Day on Wednesday, February 25, 2026— mark your calendars! Last year, we received over 300 gifts, and this year we’re aiming even higher! Stay tuned for more details, and thank you in advance for ‘Going Forth and Giving Back.’

Dalton’s Spring Benefit 2026— Save the Date Join us on Thursday evening, April 23, 2026, at Guastavino’s for Dalton’s annual Spring Benefit. Stay tuned for more details!

Annual Fund Chairs (l to r): Nicole Sambur, Kas Sanandaji, Angeli Saijwani

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Alumni Reunion 2025: A Resounding Success Nearly 500 alumni, spanning classes from 1960 (celebrating their 65th Reunion) to 2020 (back together for their 5th Reunion), along with their guests and current and former faculty, gathered at the school’s 89th Street building on Friday, May 30. This evening was particularly special as it marked this group’s first in-person reunion since 2015, making the reconnections and time on campus even more meaningful. Alumni journeyed from across the country to attend, with representatives from over 20 states, including Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Lively conversations, year-specific playlists, and shared Dalton memories abounded. Thom Bettridge ’08 designed a limited edition Dalton keychain for all attendees, and Dalton Chorale singers performed on the 2nd and 10th floors. The celebration extended into the night, with afterparties generously hosted by Jamie B.W. Stecher ’70, Peter Thomas Roth ’75, and Jennifer Low ’80, as well as gatherings at popular local bars. A special thanks to our dedicated group of Reunion volunteers who partnered with us to make Reunion 2025 a resounding success. For more photos, be sure to login to Dalton’s website at www.dalton.org

Call for Reunion 2026 Volunteers Mark your calendars for Reunion—Friday, May 29, 2026 At this celebration, for classes ending in 1 or 6, Alums have a chance to reconnect with classmates and friends as well as mark a noteworthy milestone. Reunions simply aren’t possible without a team of classmates helping to make them happen. If you would like to join your Reunion planning committee, email the Alumni Office at alumni@dalton.org with any questions.

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from top left (left to right, top to bottom): Classes of 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, and 1990

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from top left (left to right, top to bottom): Classes of 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2020 For more reunion photos, log in to www.dalton.org.

Reunion Day Lunch with BIPOC Alumni and Students On Reunion day, May 30, a group of BIPOC alumni, including Ed Hunter ’75, Alumni Council Member Deshaun Mars ’04, Alumni Council President and HS English Teacher Wynter Appel-Lastarria ’11, Alumni Council Member Marco Paz-Solano ’18, and about 25 current students gathered for lunch on the 14th floor of the 89th Street building. The Alumni shared Dalton stories—such as recalling a memorable assembly featuring Kurt Vonnegut— offered post-graduation advice, and fielded a variety of questions. We hope this event, hosted by the Alumni Council, Community Engagement & Belonging Team, and Alumni Office, becomes an annual tradition!

Welcome to the Alumni Association, Class of 2025! The Alumni Office hosted the annual lunch at Dalton to welcome the Class of 2025 to the Alumni Association last May. Director of Alumni Relations Nicholas Lechich ’06 and Alumni Council President and HS English Teacher Wynter Appel-Lastarria ’11 extended their congratulations to the graduating seniors and praised their many accomplishments. Each 12th grader received a Dalton laundry bag and Dalton pennant and participated in a fun raffle. Also present to connect with the Class of 2025 were Head of School José M. De Jesús; Alumni Council member and Dalton parent Samantha Levine Archer ’06 P’37; Alumni Council member Marco Paz-Solano ’18; Alumni Council Faculty Representative and Dalton HS History teacher Emma Rothberg ’11; Senior Year Coordinators Roxanne Feldman, Arlo Klinger, and Susie Lilly Ott; and HS Math teacher Guy Manuel.

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31 Highlights from Alumni Homecoming Weekend 2025

Alumni Council Team-Building a Success Led by President Wynter Appel-Lastarria ’11 and Vice President Arun Yang ’06, the Alumni Council meets monthly, during the academic year, to plan programming and events. Members participated in a fun team-building evening on Wednesday, October 22, which is becoming an annual tradition. All enjoyed delicious Greek food and cupcakes and played a mystery game (organized and facilitated by Watson Adventures)—a fun test of the group’s trivia, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. Congratulations to the winning team members who took home well-deserved medals and special Dalton swag packages. A big thank you to everyone involved! A special welcome to our newest Alumni Council members, Alfred (Fred) Lewyn ’74, Abbe Gluck ’92, Jon Stein ’02, Marisa Kefalidis ’08, Jillian Williams ’11, and Ayla Jeddy ’19. Thank you to Andy Bellin ’86, Samuel Browne ’11, Christina Clemente ’02, Joseph Franken ’03, and Michael Stillman ’98, who have completed their terms.

Thanks to the nearly 70 alumni from the Classes of 1957– 2020 who joined us during Homecoming weekend. Hall of Fame Induction—We were thrilled to induct the following alumni into the David Dunkel Athletics Hall of Fame: Jeffrey Weinstein ’07, Mark Philipps ’11, Hunter Cotton ’10, Taylor Wright ’13, Bonnie Cecil Holmes ’10, Stephanie Lechich ’10, Mia Gliedman Gardner ’06, and Henry Lowe ’12, and the 2009 Boys Soccer Team, including Gerren Hong ’10, Julian Pavlin ’10, Ahmed Toure ’10, Kori Ginzberg ’11, Stefan Carlos Paulo Rodriguez ’10, William Handel ’10, Daniel Issroff ’10, Maximillian Moore ’11, Max Bartmann ’11, Adam Dunn ’11, Lorenzo Pozzolini ’10, Khalil Walker ’10, Henry Elliman ’10, Joseph Rosenberg ’10, Brett Savaglio ’10, Kunihiko Nagakura ’10, Nicholas Freud ’11, Ryan Lane ’12, Maxwell Ezrin ’12, and Christian Rodriguez ’13. Congratulations to all and their families. Alumni Tent on Randall’s Island—Members of the Alumni Office and Advancement Team welcomed Family Fun Day and soccer and football game goers at the Alumni Tent on Randall’s Island. It was a beautiful day, and school spirit abounded. We enjoyed catching up with so many alumni and other community members. Also, our Dalton swag was a huge hit! 7th Annual Alumni-Owned Restaurant Crawl— Another huge thanks to Steven Kay ’90 (& Son Steakeasy), Jimmy Frischling ’86 & Dean Palin ’86 (Isabelle’s Osteria), Matt Amsterdam ’06 (Bird in Hand), and our newest participants, Patrick Corbett ’05 (Café Commerce) and Jack Logue ’05 (The Lambs Club and Buchette Del Vino NYC) for helping to continue this special tradition.

32 Alumni Giving Day 2025 Celebration The Alumni Office hosted an event to celebrate and thank the five classes that were most active on last May’s Alumni Giving Day: 1978, 1980, 2005, 2006, and 2008. About 25 alumni joined us, and for those from the Class of 2006, it was a preview for Reunion! Thanks again to the Annual Fund Committee Co-Chairs David Cremin ’78 and Lizzie Sacks ’08 for their enthusiasm and dedication, and to the Class Officers and Reunion Planning Committee members who also helped us exceed last year’s Alumni Giving Day goals. We are looking forward to Alumni Giving Day 2026 on February 25, 2026. Please email Director of Alumni Relations Nicholas Lechich ’06, alumni@dalton.org or Director of the Annual Fund Brigid Berger, bberger@dalton.org, if you would like to get involved.

Dalton Alumni Explore Newly Renovated Frick Collection The Dalton Alumni Council Senior Committee, which plans events for alumni who are 65 years and older, hosted a 75-minute private tour of the newly renovated and expansive Frick Collection last month. This popular event was at capacity, with more than 20 alumni from the classes of 1957 through 1978 joining us. Three knowledgeable art historians guided us through the museum in small groups, leaving us eager to continue exploring the collection.The day concluded with a relaxed, optional lunch at a local restaurant where conversations continued. A special thanks to April Kim Tonin ’88, head of the Frick’s education department, as well as the Senior Alumni Council Committee leaders Marjorie Cohen Scharfspitz ’59, Patricia Braun Silvers ’68, and Fred Lewyn ’74 for their enthusiasm and help with planning!

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Alumni Help Make High School Intersession 2025 a Success Another action-packed and enjoyable Intersession week took place in late May. Faculty members created 28 experiential courses (each student chose one), which prioritized deep inquiry, experiential learning, and field trips throughout New York City. Artist, singer-songwriter, bass virtuoso, multiinstrumentalist, producer, and DJ Blu DeTiger ’16 was the program’s “opening act.” She shared stories about her journey from musical projects and performances at Dalton all the way to the SNL stage and some of today’s biggest festivals. She advised our students to be bold, trust their instincts, and embrace the “zigs and zags” along the way. A few of the Intersession courses featured Alumni guests, too. Eric Freeman ’11, national Settlers of Catan champion, joined in the “Study of Strategy and Problem-Solving: How to Win Games and Influence People” to discuss his approach and experiences. Alex Kaplan ’17 spoke about his company, Cometeer, during “A Study of History and Production of Coffee: Beans, Brews, and Beyond.” Alex processes special coffee by freezing and then shipping it directly to the customer. In the Sustainable Fashion course, HS English Teacher (and Alumni Council President) Wynter Appel-Lastarria ’11 had Zachary Goldstein ’01, Ashley Tien ’07, and Caleb Callahan ’22 share their knowledge on how sustainability intersects with the economy, recycling, and green labor practices in the jewelry industry, and sustainable garment design. Other courses benefited from visits from Thom Bettridge ’08, Lumia Nocito ’17, and Emily Segal ’06.

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“Baseball is the Best” Event, Brings Dalton Alumni, Faculty, and Families to the Martin Theater Dalton’s LitFest 2025 went out with a bang on May 15 at “Baseball is the Best!” Hosted by Dalton Director of Creative Writing Chris Hood, the event featured a “draft” of reasons baseball is, in fact, the best, with picks from Ellen Adair, Joe Posnanski, Mike Schur, Bob Costas, the audience, and special guests from around Major League baseball, all in honor of Sarah Langs ’11, a reporter and producer at MLB Advanced Media. Complete with autographs, crackerjacks, and plenty of baseball memories, it was a truly special evening celebrating America’s national pastime.

Alumni Serve the Community Through Food Rescue Initiative Last May, the Alumni Council partnered with the Global & Community Engagement Office for a hands-on alumni service opportunity. A dedicated group from the Classes of 1957 to 2018 gathered in the Dalton Cafeteria to repurpose leftover food from lunch. Together, they prepared 125 sandwiches and salad bowls and delivered these items to the Holmes Tower Community Fridge.

Dalton Model UN Alums Share Their Wisdom with Current Students Last year, the Dalton Model United Nations (DMUN) team hosted its weekly training meeting—with a twist. Per annual tradition, esteemed DMUN alumni joined them. Twenty-four former members who graduated between 2016 and 2024 watched with pride and participated in training activities with the current Dalton students who carry on their legacy. The Alums provided tips about both Model United Nations and life after Dalton. Rohan Shah ’25 and Jonathan Henkin ’25, last year’s club heads, said, “We’re so grateful for the years of experience shared at that meeting. There’s truly no team like no DMUN, and your attendance truly speaks to the strength of our family.”

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Summer in the City The Alumni Council’s Dalton Connects committee hosted a “Summer in the City” bar outing on Wednesday evening, June 25. Alums from almost every class from 2011–2022 braved a summer heat wave to gather together in midtown at Stout NYC. Director of Alumni Relations Nicholas Lechich ’06 said it was exciting to see so many familiar faces.

Check Out the NEW Dalton Website! Dalton has a brand new website! We hope you find it to be an easy-to-navigate, modern reflection of this community’s warmth and dedication to excellence in teaching. Check it out— including some new videos— at www.dalton.org.

Save the Dates— SciFan Alumni Reunion February 6, 2026 6:00–9:30pm Reunion 2026 May 29, 2026 6:00–8:30pm

Class Notes We hope you enjoy the following updates gathered throughout 2025.

1943 Barbara Beller Seligmann b.seligmann@verizon.net

1963 Mary Bartos marybartos@gmail.com

1952 Abigail Hourwich ’63 shared the sad news with the Alumni office that her sister Andria Hourwich passed away on September 25, 2022.

1964 Thea Volpe-Browne thealbrowne@gmail.com

1953 Ann Salfeld Lewyn annslewyn@aol.com 1958 Whitman Knapp wknapp@gtbinsights.com 1959 Marjorie Cohen Scharfspitz marjorol@hotmail.com 1960 Edwin Stern ehs111@aol.com Peggy Trotter Dammond Preacely: I was one of the performers in a benefit tribute on the 70th anniversary of the murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till in Mississippi. I performed an original poem (page 37) as part of the cast with other artists in Santa Monica, California, at Highways Performance Theatre on October 11. I also just released the first volume of my collected poetry in a limited printing, which was on sale at the event. My youngest granddaughter, Kayelynn Craft Day-Lyons, designed and edited it for me. She accompanied me when I spoke at Dalton in February 2018. For more information: www.highwaysperformance.org/events/from -emmett-till-to-sncc-beyond-words-music-art

1962 Ann Tanenbaum anntanenbaum44@gmail.com

1965 Joan Brodsky Schur jbschur@gmail.com 1967 Penny House pencilh@gmail.com 1968 Deborah Markewich Lazarus lazarus.deborah@gmail.com Nancy Roth Remington nancy.remington@gmail.com Patricia Braun Silvers pbsny86@gmail.com

1969 Wendy Weingarten Miller wmiller528@aol.com Annette Miller annettemiller@comcast.net Carol Flaxman Richter carol.t.richter@icloud.com

1972 Ellen M. Iseman emitqo@aol.com Jonathan Miller jonathan.david.miller@verizon.net Justin Dello Joio: A native New Yorker, Justin Dello Joio is the seventh generation of composers in the Dello Joio family and has established

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Peggy Trotter Dammond Preacely ’60 wrote her recent poem The Light-Workers on July 14, 2025, and wanted to share it with Dalton students, faculty, and families. As an African American and former Harlemite, Peggy believes in Dalton’s motto to “Go Forth Unafraid.” The Light-Workers In this dark and perilous time The Light-Workers come forth Our toil and steady beam Confronts and exposes Through improvisation, conversation and confrontation What is urgent theatre for our survival. We share some sunshine Quote our Constitution Stand tall Wave signs Link arms Distribute leaflets Post bail Offer shelter Distribute water Serve food Spread truth Demonstrate love Do not blink at arrest Attest to the law Reveal broken promises Lift up the weary Give voice to the silenced On our sidewalks In coffee shops At border crossings In boardrooms In The Oval Office At the Post Office In lettuce fields At taco stands At the car wash In the barbershop On the subway At tollbooths In church basements In Congress In prisons In classrooms And in our courtrooms . . . . Where justice can and must yet prevail. We must each be a Light-Worker Who shines our beams That shields bodies Speaks truth Lifts spirits Forages for hope In service and salvation . . . . For the LIBERATION of us all!

37 himself as one of the most gifted contemporary composers of his day. Dello Joio’s music has been performed and commissioned by many leading instrumentalists and orchestras including The Boston Symphony, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, The Detroit Symphony, The Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society, Garrick Ohlsson, The New York Philharmonic Principal Cellist, Carter Brey, The American Brass Quintet, Ani Kavafian, Jeremy Denk, Jay Campbell, Min Kwon, Stephan Gosling, William Wolfram, The Koussevitsky Foundation/Library of Congress, Chamber Music America, The Barlow Foundation, among others. His Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, Oceans Apart, commissioned for pianist Garrick Ohlsson by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, was recently released on Bridge Records with Mr. Ohlsson and Alan Gilbert conducting the BSO. His one-act opera, Blue Mountain, was commissioned by Det Norske Blåseensemble and was released by Bridge Records. Dello Joio has received numerous awards, including four from The American Academy of Arts and Letters: The Academy Award in Music, The Virgil Thompson Award, The Lakond Award, and The Charles Ives Scholarship. He has received the John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship, the Ettleson Award from Composers Inc., and The Composer of the Year distinction by the Classical Recording Foundation. He was the first composer to receive two honors in the same year (2017) from The American Prize in Chamber Music and Opera. Additionally, he has been the recipient of numerous grants from The New York Foundation for the Arts, The National Endowment for the Arts, CAPS, The New York State Council on the Arts, The Presser Foundation, and three Meet the Composer Grants. Dello Joio, who is also currently educating and mentoring the next generation of composers, is Professor of Orchestration at the Juilliard School, where he received his BM, MM, and Doctorate in Composition, and he has served as the Faculty Composer in Residence for New York University since 1986. Dello Joio started piano at age 5, studying with Mieczylaw Munz, Constance Keene, and jazz pianist Roland Hanna and jazz composer George Russell; and composition starting at age 6 with composer Ellen Zwilich, and at Juilliard with Vincent Persichetti, Roger Sessions, and David Diamond. His works are published by E.B. Marks Music/ Hal Leonard, Theodore Presser Company, and G. Schirmer, and recordings are available on Bridge Records and Summit Records. Polish composer Witold Lutoslawski described Dello Joio as “an extremely talented and gifted

38 composer.” Composer John Corigliano wrote, “Justin Dello Joio is a born composer— a real musician with a sparkling craft who has something urgent to say in his works, and the ability to say it. In an age when so much contemporary composition seems dictated by its technologically sophisticated means, it is wonderful to hear music that is composed completely by ear, mind, and heart. His knowledge and mastery give his work a distinction that many other writers lack . . . he is a wonderful composer whose music has lasting power—a real creative artist!” Composer Ned Rorem wrote of his work, “Of the hundreds of composers I know, he is perhaps the most natural. He writes what he wants, not what the current market presumably demands . . . . His music speaks.” You can find several works on YouTube: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, Oceans Apart—The Boston Symphony Orchestra (bit.ly /3Ipc5Oq); Due Per Due—Carter Brey, cello; Christopher O’Riley, Piano (bit.ly/4nAQLEP); Blue and Gold Music—American Brass Quintet, commissioned for the 300th anniversary of the Trinity School’s 300th anniversary (bit.ly/42oLZC0). Justin is married to Marianne Bachmann, a former dancer and now Martha Graham teacher at the Alvin Ailey School and the American Ballet Theater. Their daughter Chiara Dello Joio is a writer and journalist currently published in The Atlantic, LitHub, The New York Times, Elle, and Architectural Digest.

1975 Alison Goldwyn: “From pandemic to war to “environMental” breakdown and more, Earth has been poorly marketed. So has Humanity in-sanity. As Founder & Creative Director, that’s the basis for 38 years of party-planning an unprecedented multi-continental spectacular; Synchronistory® . . . a Party for the Planet starring every sentient being in an epic music-powered celebration about us all, broadcast live from multiple event sites worldwide, and Space! Climate Change is vital. Changing the overheated Emotional Climate worldwide is essential (the root of nearly all our global ills). And learning to dance this tricky tango is primordial, so we step less on each others’ toes. After all, what’s the point of a world that’s environmentally clean . . . if it’s environMentally mean? Thus, an edutainment phenomenon to help shift perceptions about the world around us, within us—and worlds beyond us—through the wizardry of technology, human ingenuity, and the power of our “imagiNations”! Synchronistory.com 1976 Maude Bryt mmbe@bcn.net 1978 David Cremin david@frontiervc.com Linda Saxl Minton purpleny@verizon.net Ivy Abrams Silverman ivysilverman2@gmail.com

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1973 Gita Mehta gmehta1148@gmail.com 1974 Sita Sarna princesssita@me.com

John March currently lives in Spain and has produced, arranged, and mixed a recording over five years with some of the most renowned jazz players out there. Check it out: bit.ly/3IQKk1G and YouTube video: bit.ly/4q0lL31. Libby (Fried) Cozza was the writer, executive producer, and director of Belonging, a Memoir, a play about a woman’s experience leaving Vietnam to create a home in America as a 9-year-old in 1975 during the fall of Saigon. Wow! John Levy’s stepson was married this past year. Linda Saxl Minton says her daughter, Rachel Minton ’11, had a baby boy, Theodore James Roberts, on June 22 (you’ll find his photo on page 47); also, her son Jack got engaged. Sam Bogoch and his wife Ann Senghas just moved back to the Upper West Side after five years in Maine and Boston; his software company had a great year. Their daughter, June, is a freshman at Barnard College. David Cremin now lives in Boulder, CO (and some New York).

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He has three daughters, the youngest of whom was married at the end of August in Copake, NY. Greg Wakabayashi just got back from Dallas, where an exhibition he designed opened at the Meadows Museum. Having completed that project, managing his father’s archive (photographer Hiro Wakabayashi) is also now his full-time responsibility.

1979 Kenneth Lane kglane@mac.com Ken Lane: After 25 years in music and entertainment, I have opened a boutique private aviation company offering a highly personalized approach to luxury air travel called Right Lane Aviation (rightlaneaviation.com).

Jon Ross: I’ve been back in New York City for the past half-dozen years, after 33 in Los Angeles. It’s been great to reconnect with this awesome metropolis and with friends from Dalton. Daisy Friedman and I often go to galleries and museums together, most recently to the reopened Frick Museum. We occasionally go for walks around the Washington Square area, where she lives. Another art-enthusiast friend, Clark Wakabayashi, and I have established a tradition of going to Canada every October to close his family’s summer cottage on Go Home Bay. When Karen Strauss is in town from Scottsdale, we often get together for a meal or a walk in the park, while she is on her way to Massachusetts to see Suzy Palitz. I sometimes get to see Alan Spalter, who lives on the Upper West Side, but he spends more and more time in Vermont. And Ken Lane is still riding his bike around the city, like me. Occasionally, I see Jamie Lawrence at a Dalton event—sometimes a sad memorial, sometimes a joyous performance.

for in 2010. It was heartwarming to see everyone grown up and thriving. They attribute a lot of that to having a comfortable and safe home to do it in. Rico Williams ’81 is on our board of directors. Rachel Verno always “likes” our Instagram posts. Over the years, I’ve been grateful for many Dalton Alums’ help with MicroAid. Through Dalton and New York City, we have a great common history and awesome network. Please let me know what you’ve been up to at jonross@gmail.com so I can share it with our community in the next Connections magazine.

1980 Stephen Hermanos stevehermanos@yahoo.com Christopher Lee chrisleedalton888@gmail.com Kathy Dicks McNicoll km1@dalton.org Leslie Weingarten Singer lsinger@bhsusa.com

1982 Lisa Podos lpodos@yahoo.com David Silver jdcsilver@gmail.com

1983 Peter Buttenwieser petermsa@hotmail.com Marci Kenon coachmarcinyc@gmail.com Amy Sommer and her family lost their home and most of their worldly possessions in January’s Palisades fire. In an effort to kick-start her family’s second act, they’re moving to Miami. The family hopes to be ensconced in their Pinecrest area home by year’s end. So, if you’re in the area and would like to connect or reconnect, please get in touch at amsommer@icloud.com.

Jon Ross ’79 and Clark Wakabayashi ’79

As most of you know, I continue to rebuild permanent houses for disaster survivors around the world through my nonprofit, MicroAid International. Last year, I spent many months in Sri Lanka, further helping a family we built a house

1984 Melissa Dunst Lipman melissa.dunst@cnn.com Alan Pardee alanpardee123@gmail.com

40 Abigail Scheuer abigailscheuer@gmail.com Charles Simon charlesasimon@mac.com

1985 Joshua Olesker joshua.olesker@gmail.com 1986 Jeffrey Bernstein jeff@simplysports.net Jimmy Frischling jimmy@brandedstrategic.com

1987 Gabrielle Zaklad Levene 40 W 67th St Apt 3D New York, NY 10023-6231 Ben Wolff: A few months ago, I published my book, The Value of Immeasurable Things: Why the Arts—and Artists—are Essential to the Future of Work. It’s a culmination of my work at Forbes over the past eight years, where I’ve been writing about what corporate America can learn from the arts. The book envisions a future where artists can move between the studio or theater, or concert hall, and the worlds of finance, computing, law, medicine, science, engineering, and consulting; where the talent and skill that create great painters, actors, dancers, and musicians have value outside the discipline in which it was acquired. As for me, I continue to move between journalism and music—while enjoying everything about New York.

1990 Catherine Ross Haskins: At Dalton, my path was fostered through faculty who made the arts feel as significant as other academic classes. Milestones included fabricating a minimalist Venus of Willendorf sculpture in Richard Bottwin’s sculpture class, creating a box for a finger puppet illustrated on all sides in Dianne Footlick’s drawing and design, an art history program that subsisted on visits to The Met, a visit to Chuck Close’s studio in Soho, and the opportunity to study with working artists. See page 8 to read Catherine’s “Alumni Spotlight” article on transforming an old grain mill into a vibrant arts hub. 1991 Emily Mindel Gottlieb emgottlieb@gmail.com Loren Goldstein Mortman lmortman@equityny.com Nicole DiGiorgio Orphanos norphanos@elliman.com

1992 Abbe Gluck abbegluck@yahoo.com Michael McCloskey michael2222@yahoo.com

1993 Andrew Fabian andrew.b.fabian@gmail.com 1994 Nick Silvers nicholassilvers@hotmail.com Elizabeth Topp liztopp@gmail.com

A new book by Ben Wolff ’87

1989 Michael Shuman michael@4f.io Lili Rosenberg Siegelson lili@siegelson.com

Corinna Barsan: My husband and I opened a community space and metaphysical bookstore in Kingston, New York, called Spiral Mirror. Check out our website spiralmirror.com or email hispiralmirror@gmail.com for more information. Cordelia Allen Jensen: My newest book Lilac and the Switchback came out on August 19, 2025. It’s my fourth book for kids and teens. Check it out anywhere books are sold!

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1995 Lauren Rosenberg Gershell lauren@gershell.com

2000 David Alexander davidtalexander@gmail.com

Simon Gluck simonarigluck@gmail.com

Melissa Frey Levine melissakfrey@gmail.com

Lauren Katz lkatz737@aol.com

Alexis Feldman Olinsky alexis.feldman@gmail.com

David Kleinhandler david.kleinhandler@cbre.com

Vanessa Lawrence’s second novel, Sheer, will be published by Dutton on January 13, 2026 (preorder is currently available): “Told over nine charged days, Sheer is the gripping tale of a controversial beauty mogul’s insatiable ambition and the slippery ground between empowerment and abuse of power.”

1997 Jonathan Lewis jlewis2k7@gmail.com Rachel Altfest Maimin rachelmaimin@gmail.com Stefanie Hirschtritt Ruch stefanieruch@gmail.com Jennifer Kops Stemkowski jennik3379@gmail.com

1998 Ethan Bregman ethanbregman@gmail.com Alexandra Certilman Kay alexandrackay@gmail.com Jessica Levitas jlevitas@gmail.com Andrew Martin mistermartin@gmail.com

Richard Rothfeld rothfeld@gmail.com Michael Stillman mstillman@qualitybranded.com

1999 Anne-Carmène Almonord annecarmene@gmail.com Sarah Mohr Fabian smohr80@gmail.com Morissa Falk-Freedman morissa@gmail.com George Suttles george.suttles@gmail.com

A new book by Vanessa Lawrence ’00

2001 Jeremy Barr jerbarr@gmail.com Ariana Cooper Berry ariana.cooper@gmail.com Zachary Goldstein zachary.n.goldstein@gmail.com Daniel Haykin dchaykin@gmail.com Malcolm Hochenberg mhochenberg@proskauer.com Lauren Alexander Jupiter laurentjupiter@gmail.com Na’eema Thompson naeema.thompson@gmail.com

2002 Jennifer Neff Davidson jenniferneffdavidson@gmail.com Sophia Hutson sophie.hutson@gmail.com Jonathan Stein jonathanastein@gmail.com

42 2003 Michael Cooper mcooper@jd10.law.harvard.edu Lindsey Counts lindsey.counts@gmail.com Joseph Franken joseph.franken@gmail.com Erik Lindman erik.lindman@gmail.com Kyle Koeppel Mann kylekoeppel@gmail.com Samuel Shikiar s.shikiar@gmail.com

2002 Steven Rosenblatt: I was recently featured in this article about a patient I took care of: Saving Finnley: How a Multidisciplinary Team at New York-Presbyterian Came Together to Save a Baby and Give a Family a Future Full of Hope. You can read the full article here: bit.ly/4ggsWzC 2003 Deland Chan: This year, I completed my PhD in Sustainable Urban Development at the University of Oxford while continuing to serve as Director of Research at Chinatown Community Development Center (CCDC) in San Francisco. Balancing fulltime work with doctoral research was demanding, but it deepened my commitment to bridging scholarship and practice. At CCDC, I work with colleagues at every level of the organization, from frontline staff to the Executive and Senior Management teams, to align our affordable housing portfolio with broader goals for community building and civic engagement. My work focuses on using research and evaluation to guide strategy, measure impact, and ensure our housing supports the social fabric of the neighborhoods we serve. My hope is to transform my dissertation into a book on infrastructure advocacy in San Francisco Chinatown. The project highlights how local voices can shape urban development and sustainable practices at the neighborhood level, influencing policies that support selfdetermination and the community’s vision for its future. Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, visiting beaches, and exploring the outdoors with my husband and our four-year-old son. I would be delighted to connect with current students or fellow alumni working in or curious about housing,

community development, civic engagement, or urban sustainability, whether to swap ideas, explore collaborations, or share experiences.

2004 Amanda Soled Blechman amanda.soled@gmail.com Christopher Cameron chriscameronx@gmail.com Jessica Crystal jessicacrystal1@gmail.com Jennifer Glickel jglickel@gmail.com Lea Marin lea.marin@gmail.com Matthew Mittenthal mattmittenthal@gmail.com Jason Squire jasonmsquire@gmail.com Stacy Mohr Walder stacymohr7@gmail.com Julianna Wilson julianna.n.wilson@gmail.com Julie Wilson, the founder of The Articulate Coach, a coaching platform, has nearly 20 years of experience in branding, performance, and strategy for thought leaders, authors, and audiobook narrators. Julie, a multi-award-winning producer, has helped thousands of clients refine their performance, elevate their brand, and grow purpose-driven businesses. You can reach Julie at Julie@TheArticulateCoach.com or check out TheArticulateCoach.com.

2005 Benjamin Cirlin benjamin.cirlin@gmail.com Maxime Glass Harnik maximeglass@gmail.com Julia Pilcer Lichtenstein juliaplichtenstein@gmail.com Deniz Ozuygur: “My first solo exhibition, Happy Brideday, opened at Büyükdere35 Gallery (Istanbul) on September 18, 2025—during the opening week of the 18th Istanbul Biennial—and ran through October 18, 2025. The show brought

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together sculptures and text panels made from melty beads, merging wedding and birthday rituals into one uncanny celebration to reflect on gendered labor, care, and the stories we inherit. Check out my website www.denizozuygur.com.

2007 Jonathan Ehrlich jon.ehrlich@gmail.com Samantha Greenblatt Lexton samantha.lexton@gmail.com Brett Kantor bekantor@gmail.com Ava Feuer McCartney avafmccartney@gmail.com Allison Mishkin afinemishkin@gmail.com

Artwork by Deniz Ozuygur ’05

Johnathan Pryor johnathan.pryor@gmail.com

2006 Mallory Factor malloryfactorii@gmail.com

Arman Rogers armanrogers0015@gmail.com

Julie Stein julie.r.stein@gmail.com

Keith Glickman: Some of my fondest memories from Dalton are of the creativity, ambition, and camaraderie the school inspired. These qualities continue to guide me today as the founder of Golden Goat Caviar LLC, a modern purveyor of fine foods, including smoked salmon, truffles, and curated wines. Our products have been featured by premier culinary destinations such as Rao’s, Delilah, Blue Ribbon, The Ritz-Carlton, Waldorf Astoria, and Bern’s Steak House. I’m also proud that we’ve earned recognition from Michelin-starred chefs and tastemakers across the country, and recently introduced our Prestige Collection caviar tasting tin and artisanal Caviar Honey Butter in partnership with Costco, bringing our signature experience to a wider audience. My goal has always been to redefine how people experience luxury dining by blending tradition with innovation to make the world’s finest ingredients both accessible and extraordinary. That pursuit is rooted in the sense of excellence and community Dalton helped to cultivate. Learn more at GoldenGoatCaviar.com or on Instagram @GoldenGoatCaviar. Nicholas Lechich ’06 reunited with David Leigh ’06 in August 2025 and met his amazing family! Nicholas looks forward to connecting with more classmates leading up to and at the 20th Reunion.

Ashley Tien ashleytien121@gmail.com Sarah Weissman smweissman@gmail.com

2008 Amanda Hemenway Thiemann ahemenwaythiemann@dalton.org Marisa Kefalidis marisakef@gmail.com Nicholas Ober nober@mac.com Lizzie Sacks elizabethsacks@me.com Zachary Stone zstonezstone@gmail.com Andrew Swift andrewwswift@gmail.com Sarah Vallimarescu sarah.vallimarescu@gmail.com Read more about Amanda Hemenway Thiemann’s work with her students, “In Partnership with City Harvest, Second Graders Learn About Food Insecurity” on page 18.

2009 Tanvir Gopal tanvirg@gmail.com

44 Melissa Urfirer Gottesman mugottesman@gmail.com

David Hamburger dsh4318@gmail.com

Isabella Hiigel ihiigel@gmail.com

Erika Mitsui erikakmitsui@gmail.com

Parijat Samant parijatrsamant@gmail.com Sarah Meyohas: I’m calling this year my “West Coast era.” I served as Executive Producer on The Brutalist, which went on to collect multiple Academy Awards. The same week as the Oscars, I opened my first large-scale land-art installation for the Desert X biennial in Palm Springs. I built a 400-foot, eight-foot-wide white ribbon wall that ripples across the desert. Precision-milled reflectors focus sunlight into caustic patterns. At calculated moments, the light resolves into the words “Truth arrives in slanted beams.” Every variable—the sun’s arc, wall curvature, reflector geometry—was modeled so the piece acts as an optical instrument, revealing language that exists only when light, surface, and time briefly align. Over 500,000 visitors wandered through its curved white walls, and it became one of the most photographed works of the exhibition. Finally, my short film Medusa premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival and won the Jury Prize, qualifying it for Oscar consideration next year. Fingers crossed!

2012 Taylor Hemenway taylorhemenway@gmail.com Allison Swaap allisonswaap@gmail.com Read more on page 18 about Taylor Hemenway’s work “In Partnership with City Harvest, Second Graders Learn About Food Insecurity.”

2013 Blair Duncan, Jr. blair.duncan.jr@gmail.com Grant Goldman grantdgoldman@gmail.com

2014 Tejashree Gopal tejashreesg@gmail.com Colette Midulla cmidulla@gmail.com

2015 Zachary Buttenwieser zbutten@gmail.com Andrew Eaddy andrewjames.eaddy@gmail.com Art installation by Sarah Meyohas ’09 photo: Lance Gerber

2010 Lily Freedman lilymirabellefreedman@gmail.com Stephen Rutman stephen.rutman@gmail.com Matthew Schorr matthew.l.schorr@gmail.com

2011 Samuel Browne sambrowne17@gmail.com

2016 Karina Shah karinamshah@gmail.com 2017 Julia Martin martj17@hotmail.com Josephine Shapiro josephineshapiro@mac.com Alex Kaplan: Ever since attending my first 9th grade popFood coffee class with Dr. Warren and Mr. Condie, I’ve been in love with coffee. For the last 5 years, I’ve worked at Cometeer, a new coffee startup focused on making high-quality specialty coffee easy to enjoy. We run a stateof-the-art factory in Gloucester, Massachusetts,

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to brew and flash-freeze millions of capsules of coffee per year. As our Head of Coffee, I help us source, market, and sell hundreds of special coffees from around the world. Our product is available online and in a variety of specialty retailers like Whole Foods and Sprouts Markets. Since I joined as our third employee, we’ve grown to a team of 100+ across the country. And last year, I got the chance to come back to Dalton and run a coffee tasting workshop for a Senior Intersession class.

Roy Kim ’18 and his wife, Esther (married June 10, 2023), welcomed their baby daughter, Lila Kim, into the world on July 11, 2025.

2019 Emi Carpenter emicarpenter2023@gmail.com Ryan Chen ryanxchen@gmail.com

2020 Phoebe Cahill cahillphoebe8@gmail.com

Alex Kaplan ’17

2023 Eli Kronenberg eli.kronenberg@gmail.com

2018 Ryan McCormack ryan.mccormack2000@gmail.com

2024 Annika Jha annika.jha@gmail.com

Gabrielle Niederhoffer gabriellemay.n@gmail.com Marco Paz-Solano pazsolano.marco@gmail.com

2025 Arjun Kalbag arjunkalbag07@gmail.com

Piper Williams piperw1@icloud.com

Lucy Deslauriers: I started a local, small-batch granola company called Hayground Kitchen out of my home kitchen. I use very clean, organic ingredients and currently sell three flavors (Original, Cocoa-nut, and Coffee Crunch) through my website, Haygroundkitchen.com for New York State Delivery. You can also find me on IG @haygroundkitchen. Give it a try!

Oliver Putzer Oputzer@icloud.com

Small batch granola by Lucy Deslauriers ’18

Marriages Robert Zbeda ’06 to Jenna Wisch September 27, 2025

Brigid Berger (Staff) to Monica Zuleta October 4, 2025

Jen Oddo (Staff) to Jackson Krupp July 12, 2025

Raul Palacios (Staff) to Leslie Wellman August 30, 2025

Stephen Mak (Former Faculty) to Jeff Rea July 12, 2025

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Babies Scarlett Freda Ross June 25, 2025 to Noah Ross ’93 and Jennifer Sockolov Ross

Mason James Stein July 6, 2025 to Jon Stein ’02 and Lauren Stein

Lilah Eve Gardner June 1, 2025 to Mia Gliedman Gardner ’06 and Jake Gardner

Theodore James Roberts June 22, 2025 to Rachel Minton ’11 and Jeremy Roberts

Lilah Eve Gardner with big brothers Gabriel & Liam

Lila Kim July 11, 2025 to Roy Kim ’18 and Esther Kim

Owen Howie Godnick August 15, 2025 to Jessica Hornig ’09 and Max Godnick

Liana Rose Goldberg May 2, 2025 to Matthew Goldberg ’04 and Milena Goldberg Kaia Blake Rosenblum January 30, 2025 to Jenna Kruger Rosenblum ’09 and Zach Rosenblum

Welcome to: Hazel Jane Sopher August 5, 2025 to Evan Sopher ’05 and Alexandra Sopher

Faculty & Staff Quetzal Joseph Mittnacht July 13, 2025 to Veronica Mittnacht (Faculty) and Joshua (Jan) Mlcoch

Solomon Parker Francois May 1, 2025 to Jinah Parker (Faculty) and Linton Francois Jenna Kruger Rosenblum ’09 holding Kaia Blake Rosenblum and Zach Rosenblum holding Asher Levi Rosenblum

Memoriam Alumni Anne Kaufman Schneider ’45 March 13, 2025 Ernestine West Tabrah ’45 May 20, 2024 Margaret Bernstein ’49 Sister of Nancy Bernstein ’45* September 18, 2025 Linda Margolies Hodes ’49 August 1, 2025 Millicent Thomas Gormandy ’53 Aunt of Michael Robinson ’69* and Mark Robinson ’74 Daniel Stroock ’58 March 13, 2025 Brother of Mariana Stroock Leighton ’55*

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Holbrook Williams ’58 February 2, 2025 Brother of Bronwyn Williams ’54* Judith Gingold ’59 March 2, 2024 Mark Rosenman ’68 May 19, 2025 Brother of Alice Rosenman ’66* and Jane Rosenman ’71 Cyrus Carter ’75 December 4, 2023 Frederika Brookfield ’85 July 9, 2025 Nicholas Hirsch ’96 July 16, 2025 Brother of Jonathan Hirsch ’01

Former Faculty Edith Jean Sawitsky (Art) August 3, 2024 Michael Sturm (Math) Husband of Graciela Espana (Spanish) September 5, 2025 * deceased Connections makes every effort to verify names, dates and other information in Class Notes. We apologize for any inaccuracies.

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Erica Klein President Alex Robinson Treasurer Bruce Menin Secretary

Susan Ravitch Buksbaum ’56* Lawrence Buttenwieser ’49 Cheryl Cohen Effron ’83 Aly Jeddy Joan Kaplan Robert Kasdin Alan Klein Robert Menschel* Nancy Fuld Neff ’72 Richard Ravitch* Robert Rifkind* David Rudnick ’58 John M. Shapiro Stanley Shuman Gordon H. Smith Jerry I. Speyer Michael Steinhardt Roy Swan Merryl Tisch James Block

Wynter Appel-Lastarria ’11 President & Trustee Representative Arun Yang ’06 Vice President

Ronnie Abrams ’86 Anne-Carmène Almonord ’99 Michelle Awuku-Tatum Mark Chan Sheree Chiou Ariela Dubler Tom Ellis Jon Gelb Maha Khawaja Becka Vargus Katz Joon Kim Jon Korngold Bruce Menin Alison Nathan Justin Richardson David Sambur Sarina Sassoon Sanandaji ’96 Lori Schreiber Rahul Sharma Susan Sholinsky James Simmons Rob Speyer ’87 Deirdre Stanley Pam Wasserstein ’96 Alicin Williamson José M. De Jesús Head of School Wynter Appel-Lastarria ’11 Alumni Council Chair Keri Larkin Dalton Council Chair Amanda Hemenway Thiemann ’08 Andrew Preston Faculty Representative Chairs Sheila Paloni PA President Jason Joseph ’26 Student Government President Chase Blumenfeld ’27 Student Government VP

Ellen C. Stein Head of School Emerita

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Delegates Dayna Campbell ’13 Alex Cook ’16 David Cremin ’78 Jimmy Frischling ’86 Jennifer Glickel ’04 Abbe Gluck ’92 Zach Goldstein ’01 Maxie Glass Harnik ’05 Ayla Jeddy ’19 Marisa Kefalidis ’08 Melissa Frey Levine ’00 Alfred Lewyn ’74 Deshaun Mars ’04 Marco Paz-Solano ’18 Elizabeth Sacks ’08 Parijat Samant ’09 Marjorie Cohen Scharfspitz ’59 Patricia Braun Silver ’68 Jon Stein ’02 Jillian Williams ’11 Emma Rothberg ’11 Faculty Representative Samantha Levine Archer ’06 PA Representative Wongail Awoke ’27 Emerson Burnovski ’27 Sajan Shah ’27 Student Representatives

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