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WINTER 2022 The Current

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF GULF STREAM SCHOOL

HEAD OF SCHOOL Gray Smith, Ed.D.

This excerpt from the Frost poem, “A Servant to Servants”, was our guiding mission during the COVID pandemic. As we prepare for our 2022 Holidays Sings, it’s hard to believe that we did the Sings in face masks only last year. While the pandemic presented many challenges, it also exemplified this community’s resilience and willingness to make big adjustments in the best interests of children. Some of those adjustments would not have been possible without incredibly generous support from our families and Trustees, nor without the abiding freedom of being a private, independent, school.

Our mission for the beginning of 2022, was “a return to normal”, so to kick off the year we established a theme, “Responsible R.A.Y.S.: Regarding Another, Yourself, and the School.” Hats off to our Lower School Coordinator, Samantha White-Davis, for developing the theme and proposing it as this year’s guiding light. Our School’s values are Academic Vigor, Character, and Participation, and we feel that the theme for 2022-23 embodies all three, particularly character, and there’s a reason for that.

The greatest challenge presented by the pandemic, and the one that will have the most long-lasting negative effects, was not learning gaps, it was forgotten norms of civil behavior. While it won’t be easy, schools can organize their schedules to increase teacher contact and, eventually, close learning gaps. However, the goal of schooling is not to produce children who have mastered every facet of a curriculum, it is to produce good people who will bring credit to themselves, their families, their schools, and their communities.

This is where, as a faculty, we chose to dig in hard this year. We prepared by reading the book The Children Are Watching by professors of education, Theodore and Nancy Sizer. The book has a simple and age-old premise, that students (children) learn by watching adults, and that adults have an obligation to teach children healthy ways to interact with one-another, and with their communities. In other words, the result of adults exercising high-character behavior will be children who exercise high-character behavior.

While there are many examples of how our faculty and staff inculcate character into the education of our students, I will share a few of them with you. Señora Montoya proposed a Community Service Club for middle schoolers. To gauge the sincerity of student interest, students had to apply and be selected as a member. There turned out to be almost too many students, who had heartfelt, selfless reasons to be members, than we could accommodate. So many in fact that Mrs. Gamboa volunteered to assist.

Highlights include visiting Meridian retirement community in Lantana to spend time with the elderly residents, singing songs around the piano and decorating for Halloween, collecting school supplies for Hurricane Ian relief, in collaboration with the Boynton Beach Police Department, and collecting eighty Halloween costumes for donation to Caridad Center. The CSC has also led campus clean ups, read to PreK and K, and made toys for Peggy Adams Animal Relief Center.

First grade homeroom teachers Mrs. Hoffman and Mrs. Hockenberry, with their first grade assistants, Mrs. Ellis and Mrs. Schmitt, visited Symphony at Delray Beach, a retirement community, to trick-or-treat and spend some time with its elderly residents. Students played games, listened to stories, and were treated to plenty of candy by their “grandparentsfor-the-day”. At the moment, the entire school is getting behind our annual toy drive for Caridad Center.

We have become partners with The Social Institute, an online learning platform that empowers students to navigate their social world, including their online activity, positively and in a manner that fuels character development; our teachers guide students in grades four to eight through TSI workshops once every month.

Moreover, our faculty and staff are applying a special layer of attention to ensure that we promote and help our students maintain their civility and character. Our founders, the Johnstons, correctly believed that a focus on building strong teacher-student relationships would develop happy, helpful, high-character children; those relationships remain at the very core of the Gulf Stream School experience.

“The best way out is always through,” Robert Frost

Faculty News

Gulf Stream School added 14 new faculty and staff members for the 2022-2023 school year Learn more about all of our

KERYN ENGELHARD Chief Financial Officer

ADAM VIVONA Kindergarten Assistant CATHERINE CORDERO English MAGGIE VAN MUNCHING English

MALLORY JAFFE Assistant to Directors of Admission and Development

JOANNA BRAUTIGAN 2nd Grade Long-Term Substitute

SARAH CRAWFORD Science

ROSA LEMOS Music, Performing Arts

JOVE SCOTT Prekindergarten Assistant

ASHLEY ELLIS 1st Grade Assistant

ALISON MATTHEWS Director of Technology, Robotics Team Coach and Coordinator

ELLEN TUMAN Prekindergarten Assistant

CONNIE GILES 3rd Grade CHRISTINE VAN BUREN Mathematics

faculty members by visiting our website: gulfstreamschool.org

Upcoming Events

GULF STREAM SCHOOL ALUMNI REUNION

Saturday, January 28, 2023 New York City

GULF STREAM SCHOOL ALUMNI REUNION

Tuesday, January 31, 2023 Washington, D.C

GRANDPARENTS’ AND SPECIAL FRIENDS’ DAY

Friday, February 17, 2023

8:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Gulf Stream School

GULF STREAM SCHOOL GOLF & TENNIS CLASSIC

Saturday, April 22, 2023

Tennis at Quail Ridge Country Club & Golf at Delray Dunes Golf and Country Club

FIELD DAY

Friday, May 5, 2023

8:15 a.m. - 11 a.m. at Armour Field

GRADUATION

Friday, June 9, 2023

10 a.m. - 12 a.m. at Clough Chapel

Alumni Golf Outing

PAST EVENT

From left: Director of Development Casey Wilson ‘85, Cole Devitt ‘07, Tripp Vitto ‘93, Chase Orthwein ‘06, Ryan Logan ‘06, and Middle School Coordinator Bryan Cook at the Gulf Stream School Alumni Golf Outing on November 4 at The Little Club

Assistant Head of School Cathy Abrams and Jack Power ‘20 pose together at the Gulf Stream School Alumni Golf Outing on November 4 at The Little Club

Responsible R.A.Y.S

BY RACHEL S. O’HARA ‘02, COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Each year at Gulf Stream School, we embrace a theme that guides our faculty, staff, and students throughout the year. Past themes have included GSS Readers are Leaders, Play to Learn, Together We Are One, The World as a Global Community, Think Globally, Act Locally, and Embracing Challenge, Maximizing Opportunity. As we contemplated the 2022-23 theme, we thought about ideas that are important enough to warrant a full year’s focus. Lower School Coordinator Samantha White-Davis devised Responsible R.A.Y.S. (Regarding Another, Yourself, and School).

When asked what inspired her to come up with this theme, Mrs. White-Davis wrote, “While contemplating a school theme for the 2022-2023 school year, The Students Are Watching by the Sizers was on the forefront of my mind. This book, from the faculty summer reading list, pushed me to deliver a theme that would challenge the students as well as the adults at GSS. An additional ingredient to the theme’s recipe included our leadership team’s intense desire to weave responsibility and care throughout every facet of our community. During summer meetings, we envisioned ways that the GSS family could demonstrate powerful integrity as they displayed care for others, self-love, and respect for their school. All of that, mixed with a bit of word creativity, is how this year’s theme came together.”

This year’s theme encompasses many of the goals and initiatives we have been and are continuing to work on at Gulf Stream School.

Since 2021, we have partnered with The Social Institute (TSI), an online learning platform that empowers students to make positive and high-character choices when it comes to social

media and technology in order to lead healthier, happier, successful lives. We feel that this is an important program to implement since so many students across the nation began struggling with social and emotional health during the height of the pandemic.

TSI does not discourage students from engaging with social media or online platforms, but it helps students navigate those online worlds in smarter and safer ways. Each month, students in grades 4 through 8 take part in one of TSI’s interactive lessons.

TSI’s #WinAtSocial program empowers students to live up to high standards. Topics range from “controlling personal information online” to “finding your own path no matter the pressure around you” to “using social media as a microphone to promote meaningful change.”

Melissa Wynne, our pediatric nurse practitioner and one of the leaders of TSI at Gulf Stream School, says, “Social media and technology are a part of life now. With this program, we are not telling students what not to do; instead we are working together and providing them with the skills to make better choices while navigating their social world.”

Gulf Stream School parents had the opportunity to learn more about the program from Laura Tierney, founder of The Social Institute, during an event in November. Parents were able to ask questions and find out ways that they could be more involved in the TSI curriculum at home.

Anita Benson, our school guidance counselor, works with our younger students based on similar themes such as feelings, bullying, friendships, manners, problem-solving, and character.

Members of the Community Service Club talk to students in Grade 3 about donating Halloween costumes as well as any packaged food from snacks and/or lunch that they do not want .

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displayed care for others, self-love, and respect for their school. All of that, mixed with a bit of word creativity, is how this year’s theme came together.”

Students in PK3 through Grade 4 meet with Miss Anita either in the first half of the school year or the second half of the year for weekly classroom guidance lessons. Some of the children have come up with their own names for these lessons, such as “Kindergarten Kindness” time. The children have the opportunity to freely and safely explore different topics through role play, games, stories, videos, puppetry, songs, coloring pages, and other play therapy methods. Miss Anita enjoys beginning her classes with a breathing exercise or some yoga poses, and ends with a lesson review and usually a take-home reminder from the day’s class.

This year’s theme, Responsible R.A.Y.S., is also manifested in the Gulf Stream School’s new Community Service Club. At the beginning of the school year, Mrs. Natalie Gamboa and Señora Victoria Montoya invited Middle School students to apply for this new organization. Students wrote paragraphs about why they wanted to take part in the club and what they hoped to accomplish as a member.

Ms. Gamboa and Señora Montoya were inspired by the principles of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and are using these principles as a guidepost for the club. The club focuses on local, national, and international goals in 8-week increments.

The group of 11 students meets every Monday during fifthperiod study hall to work on a variety of community service projects and initiatives. At the time of publication, the club members had visited the Meridian at Lantana Assisted Living Facility, donated 85 Halloween costumes to the Caridad Center, organized a drive to collect school supplies for schools affected by Hurricane Ian, and made pet toys and decorated rocks for the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League.

In January, Middle School students will once again have an opportunity to apply to be part of this great new club and take part in upcoming community service projects including writing letters to children at St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and planting trees with Community Greening.

When asked about leading the community service club, Mrs. Gamboa and Señora Montoya were adamant that it was really led by the students. “We want to give students ownership of the club,” said Señora Montoya. “It is an opportunity for the students to give back and see beyond their own comfort zones,” said Mrs. Gamboa.

Daniela Kaynor, Class of 2024, is new to Gulf Stream School this year and was excited to apply for the Community Service Club. Daniela noted that one of the reasons she wanted to be involved was because she feels it is important to give back to those who may not be as fortunate or have the same opportunities as others.

“It gives me relief to know that I am doing something,” she said. “I really love the students and the teachers, and we are all really close. It’s fun when we do things together, but I also like feeling like I can make a difference.”

As we head into 2023, we are looking forward to building on all that we have been doing and hope that our students and faculty continue to display the virtues of what it means to be Responsible R.A.Y.S.

summer meetings, we envisioned ways that the GSS family could demonstrate powerful integrity as they

This bulletin board with the school’s theme for the 22-23 school year is located in Mrs Christina Wheat ‘90 and Mrs Samantha White-Davis’s office

Members of the Community Service Club visited the Meridian at Lantana, an assisted living facility in Lantana . The students chatted with residents, helped hang Halloween decorations, and sang songs around the piano

Honor Roll

It is with great pleasure that we recognize these middle school students for their outstanding academic performances in the First Trimester of 2022-2023 .

HEAD’S LIST

Academic Average of 92% or better

Riaz Armstrong, Grade 5

Martina Bonutti, Grade 5

Jacob Boris, Grade 5

Colton Brand, Grade 5

Stirling Calder, Grade 5

Charles Cullinan, Grade 5

Kaitlyn Glanfield, Grade 5

Max Gonzales, Grade 5

Amelia Grandic, Grade 5

Anu Kar, Grade 5

Arya Kar, Grade 5

Lily Kustura, Grade 5

Katherine Ledwell, Grade 5

Julian Remmel, Grade 5

Finn Roche, Grade 5

Breier Rudisill, Grade 5

Georgia Rudisill, Grade 5

Noelle Barthelette, Grade 6

Pedro Carregal Yege, Grade 6

Frankie Clark, Grade 6

Olivia Fenton, Grade 6

George Garner, Grade 6

Cali Greenhalgh, Grade 6

Maximilien Hall, Grade 6

Charlie Julien, Grade 6

Elle Kobren, Grade 6

Liam Lynch, Grade 6

Jonah Morris, Grade 6

Collins Terlizzi, Grade 6

Charlotte Thomas, Grade 6

Nicolas Wynn, Grade 6

Gilana Brandman, Grade 7

Akal Chickering, Grade 7

Max Cooper, Grade 7

Thatcher Grandic, Grade 7

Daniela Kaynor, Grade 7

Bella Nazzaro, Grade 7

Karlie Arkins, Grade 8

A.J. Bianco, Grade 8

Nicky Bianco, Grade 8

Ava Bogert, Grade 8

Aris Bond, Grade 8

Lucas Collard, Grade 8

Eleanor Dickenson, Grade 8

Lion Krusen, Grade 8

Nicki Remmel, Grade 8

Jackson Rivers, Grade 8

Jaida Scala, Grade 8

Addie Terlizzi, Grade 8

Marielle Walrath, Grade 8 Marlen Williams, Grade 8

Rheya Young, Grade 6

Arjun Chickering, Grade 7

Penton Cooper, Grade 7

Finn Donnelly, Grade 7

Carter Molbert, Grade 7

Celina Nestle, Grade 7

Grace Pellerin, Grade 7

Celeste Schmier, Grade 7

Alexcia Shepherd, Grade 7

Dino Woodard, Grade 7

Tucker Cullinan, Grade 8

Antonio Grillo, Grade 8

Blake Silver, Grade 8

Trip Sorenson, Grade 8

EFFORT/CONDUCT

Grades in All Subjects of 4 or 5

ACADEMIC DISTINCTION

Academic Average of 87% or better

Valentina Autiero, Grade 5

Bridget Barbieri, Grade 5

Savi Fender, Grade 5

Olivia Gustin, Grade 5

Lucas Stearns, Grade 5

Finley Williams, Grade 5

Ella Dagher, Grade 6

Barby Lee, Grade 6

Paloma Page, Grade 6

Adalyn Rodriguez, Grade 6

Finn Shannon, Grade 6 Dylan Sinberg, Grade 6

James Smith, Grade 6

Callie Wheat, Grade 6

Byrd Woodard, Grade 6

George Garner, Grade 6

Maximilien Hall, Grade 6

Charlie Julien, Grade 6

Elle Kobren, Grade 6

Collins Terlizzi, Grade 6

Charlotte Thomas, Grade 6

Nicolas Wynn, Grade 6

Gilana Brandman, Grade 7

Thatcher Grandic, Grade 7

Bella Nazzaro, Grade 7

Karlie Arkins, Grade 8

AJ Bianco, Grade 8

Ava Bogert, Grade 8

Tucker Cullinan, Grade 8

Jackson Rivers, Grade 8

Jaida Scala, Grade 8

Marielle Walrath, Grade 8

Marlen Williams, Grade 8

Field Trips

Grade 2 visited the Sandoway Discovery Center to take part in a hands-on learning experience centered around plants and seeds.

Grade 8 had an amazing time challenging themselves at the Florida Atlantic University Challenge Course in October.

Grade 1 took a field trip to Symphony at Delray Beach to trick-or-treat and be read to by some of the residents.

Grade 5 visited the Norton Museum of Art to learn about analyzing art. They carefully observed the tone, mood, colors, lines, and shapes of pieces throughout the museum.

Why is it called Development?

And isn’t that the same as fundraising?

BY CASEY WILSON ’85, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Development professionals at independent schools are often asked the question: “How do you explain or describe what it is you do?” Some struggle to articulate clearly what their roles are and the importance of the work they do.

To help dispel any curiosity, misunderstanding, or confusion, Mark J. Drozdowski, Ed. D. published an article in the Chronicle of Higher Education. Dr. Drozdowski is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania who received his masters and doctoral degrees from Harvard University. He has taught writing, communications, and fundraising at the university level.

The article, “Development and Fundraising: What’s the Difference?,’’ frames and addresses the common misunderstandings by stating, “To many people, ‘development’ and ‘fundraising’ are synonymous. Casual observers equate the development office with raising money, pure and simple”. He continues, “In truth, fundraising is but one component of the broader term ‘development’.”

He further explains, “Development is the strategic process by which schools identify, cultivate, solicit, recognize, and steward prospects and donors to establish and nurture relationships and to raise resources. To meet and exceed your goals, you need to build a culture of philanthropy at your school. That means educating your donors and prospects about the benefit, value, and distinct nature of your school. Building that culture is the basis of your fundraising efforts, with your annual fund (Blue and White Fund at GSS) as the foundation.” This is why we prioritize the Blue and White Fund on the calendar, in our conversations, and with our constituents. At GSS, our “distinct nature” is obvious and unique, as are the benefits and value of what we do. We aspire to further differentiate ourselves from our competitors locally and beyond through extraordinary mission-driven opportunities funded by donors’ tax-deductible contributions.

Like our local peers and other independent schools, the GSS Development Office is responsible for managing and analyzing data; conducting current, past, and prospective donor research; gift recording; working with volunteers (i.e. the Parents’ Auxiliary, Blue and White Fund Committee, Board of Trustees, and alumni); managing donors; and planning special events.

Directors of Development rely on and require the leadership, professionalism, advice, and involvement of their associates, the board, administration, and faculty, but most of the aforementioned duties are the sole responsibility of the Development Office

with oversight, guidance, and support from the Head of School and the Development Committee of the Board of Trustees. We are also guided by, and adhere to, the National Association of Independent Schools Principles of Good Practice. Some independent schools structure their administration differently and include development work under the Advancement umbrella alongside Admissions, Marketing, and Communications. There may be both a Director/Associate Head of Advancement and a Director of Development in these cases. Other independent schools are transitioning to the use of philanthropy instead of development. A local Director of Philanthropy explained why they made this decision: “It is easier for constituents to comprehend the scope and importance of our work and what we are actually doing every day on campus. Many found the term ‘development’ confusing, and our work is challenging enough.”

In “Fundraising vs. Development: They’re Not The Same Thing” by Hank Lewis MA, CFRM, he defined “Development” as “the process of creating and enhancing relationships with donors (and potential donors) to ensure current (Blue and White Fund) and future (capital, planned, and endowment efforts) funding,” while “fundraising” is “only about income generation.” Fundraising is often referred to as transactional, while development work is relationship-oriented and should be mission-appropriate, transformational, and originated from a strategic vision.

None of what development offices accomplish happens without a strong partnership between the school and its constituents. In an intimate school like Gulf Stream, the personal and individualized approach is achievable and the preferred method. Parents are often sending their child to school for the first time and, for many, it is their first independent school experience. Becoming an informed and active member of the school community is important, and familiarity with the people and programs strengthens that connection between GSS and its families.

“Fundraising is like a band-aid. Development is closer to a cure.”

Innovation at GSS

BY RACHEL S. O’HARA ‘02, COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Over the last few years, Gulf Stream School’s use of technology has become more extensive and diverse. At the beginning of COVID-19, every classroom was equipped with state-ofthe-art cameras, microphones, speakers, and interactive software. These technologies provided a robust hybrid learning environment.

Being at the forefront of hybrid innovation has provided the faculty with an opportunity to advance their computer literacy and apply new technologies to everyday lessons. Today, teachers from different grades and subjects are finding ways to use these new technologies to come up with fun and innovative cross-curricular activities for their students.

Heading into this school year, the school purchased Microsoft Surface Pros for students in grade 5 and established a new leasing program for Microsoft Surface Pros for students in Grade 6. There were also 80 new iPads purchased to replace outdated iPads as well as to accommodate the growth in the current student body.

Using funds generated by the 2021-22 Gala, the science labs were updated and fitted with new flooring and cabinetry this summer. Technology-wise, the two science rooms now have 32 iPads, a class set of drones, 8 new compound microscopes, a Van de Graaff generator, digital thermometers, an electronic balance, retractable charging stations, along with other helpful science supplies including beaker sets, graduated cylinders, and test tubes. The most exciting new technology acquired by the science department included the two additional Newline Flat Panelboards.

“The Newline panels are amazing! Anything that can be done on a laptop or iPad can be done on the panel,” said science teacher Mrs. Megan Bogert. “We regularly use the whiteboard function, but it can also upload documents, images, and videos. Students like interacting with the panel by drawing or writing on it. Annotations can be saved and shared with students via Google Classroom. A variety of apps have been uploaded to the panel. For example, the 8s loved using a Chemistry app to review the elements of the periodic table or chemical formulas.”

The Julien Arts and Innovation Center and the Makerspace continue to be the hubs for innovative projects for students of all ages.

In collaboration with teachers of all grade levels, Ms. Danielle Cooper Director of the Julien Arts and Innovation Center to incorporate technology into a variety of lessons. A few annual

projects include Kindergarten students programming Bee Bots for their annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Grade 2’s Green Screen biography project, Grade 3’s Stop Motion Story Project, and Grade 4’s website build.

“I feel very fortunate to be able to work with students of a variety of ages and abilities. Working with technology allows students to collaborate with one another while contributing to a variety of projects,” said Ms. Cooper. “The innovative skills practiced within the Julien Arts and Innovation Center can then be applied to real-world situations. As an educator, the most rewarding part of these projects is watching the students proudly share their work with their peers after putting in the hard work.”

In the Makerspace, students in grades 4 and 5 have been working in tech class with Ms. Alison Matthews, Director of Tech to learn how to code using programs like Blocky and Scratch. These programs help students learn the basics of coding before they move on to Apple’s Swift Coding, where

Jaida Scala ‘23 balances an equation on one of the Newline panels in Mrs Megan Bogert’s science class

“Technology continues to advance at such a rapid rate, and Gulf Stream School will continue to challenge our students and train our teachers on using age-appropriate and innovative technology.”

students code using Python and Java. In Grade 7, students have the opportunity to use their coding skills to build robots of their own choosing and design. Some students have built various models of cars, and one group even built a puppy that they are trying to teach to walk.

Starting in 2018, Gulf Stream School students in grades 4-8 had the opportunity to take part in FIRST LEGO League. FIRST LEGO League uses the principles of STEM to challenge students to solve real-world problems using robotics.

Each year, there is a themed challenge that students are asked to explore and solve through robotics. This year’s theme is “Super Powered” and is all about energy and how to problemsolve for more sustainable energy sources and to reimagine a future of sustainable energy.

This year’s team is made up of 10 students in grades 4-7, and is led by Mr. Ric Craig, Ms. Alison Matthews, and Mrs. Christina Wheat ‘90. The students named their team Raygos, a play on the words “stingray” and “LEGO.” The team meets every Friday after school and uses some of the latest robotic technology available including EV3 robots and Spike Prime Robots. The team will soon be competing against students from other schools across the county in scrimmages and in a regional competition in January. Ms. Matthews noted that one of the great aspects of this after-school activity is watching

the younger and older students interact with one another.

“The 7th-graders are phenomenal leaders and have taken the younger students under their wings,” she said. “They show them how to do things in a way that’s not overbearing.”

Thatcher Grandic, a student in Grade 7, has been part of Gulf Stream School’s LEGO League here at GSS for all 4 years. Grandic already had a love for robotics and had attended a camp called Young Makers Lab when he was younger that sparked his interest in engineering.

“When Gulf Stream School offered LEGO League I thought it was an opportunity to continue doing what I love,” he said.

Thatcher enjoys working with the students in the club because there are times when other students come up with ideas he may not have thought of that can be really helpful in solving problems.

“I will continue to do it (LEGO League) next year,” said Thatcher. “It has given me a way to learn more about engineering, robotics, programming, and applying these to real-life problems.”

Technology continues to advance at such a rapid rate, and Gulf Stream School will continue to challenge our students and train our teachers on using age-appropriate and innovative technology. Next year, we will continue our leasing program for the upcoming 6th grade, as well as to update any necessary devices on campus. We are also looking into a more advanced green screen recording studio.

Despite the tremendous advancements in our use of technology and innovation throughout our campus and curriculum, GSS will always stay true to its roots as The Little School by the Sea.

Evan Bogert ‘27, Thatcher Grandic ‘24, and Arya Kar ‘25 work together at the LEGO League table in the Julien Arts and Innovation Center

Alumni News

Each month, we feature a Gulf Stream School alumnus on the website and on our social media platforms. To learn more about these former Stingrays, including their fondest memories of their time on our campus and what they’re up to now, please visit gulfstreamschool.org/alumni/.

Shannon Thomas ’09 started her own business as a private chef, specializing in dinner parties, cocktail parties, meal prep, and custom fridge stocks. She spent the month of September traveling to Greece, London, and Italy to gain ideas and inspiration through global cuisines.

McKenzie O’Connor ’10 returned to campus to visit her sister, Ali Hockenberry ’08, and Ali’s first-grade class in September 2022.

Jason Ziegler ’99 and his wife, Eleni, welcomed baby Ella on August 16, 2022. They currently live in Connecticut.

Wils Davis ’18, John Mahady ’18, Scott Mattsson ’18, Mark Mahady ’15, and Joseph Muggeo ’18 cheered on the Gators at the University of Florida in October 2022.

Sally Stunkel ’10 married John Derzis on October 8, 2022, in Ohatchee, Alabama.

Nick Kaleel ’09, a new member of the Gulf Stream School Board of Trustees, ran the Chicago Marathon on October 9, 2022. He finished the race in 2:31:25.

Nick Kaleel’s family and friends, including GSS alumni Alex Kaleel ‘12, Erin Walsh ‘12, and Sean Walsh ‘09, cheered him on during the Chicago Marathon.

Trent Kilpatrick ’01 and his wife, Amy, welcomed their twin daughters, Sadie and Addie, on January 14, 2021.

John Logan Pierson ’02 was the Executive Producer for the Netflix-scripted limited series Thai Cave Rescue. The story re-tells the events leading up to the complex rescue of 13 young men in a remote corner of Thailand.

Alumni from the class of 2012 returned to campus to visit some of their former teachers. Pictured, from left to right, are Simon Custer, Ms. Giulia Fiorile, Bennett Morgan, Mrs. Nancy Moore, Jack Eubanks, and Mrs. Megan Bogert.

Sofia Salvadore ’14 graduated from Brown University in Spring 2022, and moved to New York City to work as an Investment Banking Analyst.

Alumni returned to campus to cheer on the Stingrays football team! Pictured, from left to right, are Andrew Dagher ‘19, Mrs. Megan Bogert, Charlie Roche ‘19, and Marc Bonutti ‘19.

Class of 2018 CONGRATULATIONS

COLLEGE PLACEMENTS

Miss Anna Barbieri — Southern Methodist University

Miss Mia Bonutti — University of Virginia

Miss Kylee Boueri — Trinity University San Antonio

Mr Harrison Calder — Syracuse University

Mr Ashton Canning — Nova Southeastern University

Miss Ciara Cavanaugh — Tufts University

Miss Holly A . Coughlan — University of Hawaii

Miss Jane Custer — University of South Carolina (Columbia)

Miss Mason Delafield — University of Colorado at Boulder

Miss Sophia I Dickenson — University of Florida

Mr Gianni M Giachetti — Florida Atlantic University

Mr Hayden Gramm — Florida Gulf Coast University

Mr Jack H Grubman — Boston College

Mr . John Gursoy — Babson College

Miss Jaya Kinsey — Southern Methodist University

Miss Dakota Konrad — University of Wisconsin

Miss Kyra Kosinski — Wake Forest University

Miss Emma Mahady — University of Central Florida

Mr John Mahady — University of Florida

Mr Scott Mattsson — University of Florida

Mr . Luca Morfogen — Florida Atlantic University

Mr . Joseph Muggeo — Flagler College

Mr . William Pearce — University of Florida

Miss Anna G Pinkerton — George Washington University

Mr Graham Ross — Rollins College

Mr Sarik Shah — University of Florida

Mr . John Smith — Wake Forest University

Miss Margaux Sorenson — Parson’s School of Design

Mr . Nicholas Stabile — Nova Southeastern University

Mr Benjamin Studd — Royal Holloway University London

LOREN LONG

Top: Author and illustrator Loren Long visited Gulf Stream School on October 13. He spoke with the students about his illustrating and writing process, told stories of other authors he has worked with including poet Amanda Gorman and former President Barak Obama, and answered plenty of questions.

Right: Mr Dave, Kai Ensell, Naomi Ensell, Danielle Cooper, Loren Long, and Dr Gray Smith pose with Kai’s tractor during Loren Long’s visit to Gulf Stream School Kai, from Largo, named his tractor Otis after Loren Long’s Otis the Tractor books .

Bottom Right: Loren Long encouraged our PreK and Kindergarten students to sing along with him to the song in the back of his book, There’s a Hole in the Log at the Bottom of the Lake He was accompanied on the ukulele by music and drama teacher Rosa Lemos

DONUTS WITH DAD

Right: Cameron Brooks ‘96 poses with his children, Banyan ‘33 and MacKenzie ‘32

Left: Felix Rosado and his daughter Amelia ‘32 enjoy spending time together while having some sweet treats

FAMILY PICNIC

Top: The annual Gulf Stream School Family Picnic took place Friday, October 21 on the Armour Field

Top Center: Siena Colamarino ‘31 has fun jumping around

Top Right: Alumni Ryan Fenton ‘21, Noah Rivers ‘21, Peter Antonucci ‘21, Carter Hoffman ‘21, Leilani Donovan ‘21, and Margaux Bonutti ‘21, enjoyed spending time together

Right: Seran Glanfield, Lianne Cavell, Justin Grandic, and Gena Gustin enjoyed themselves and their fall-themed setup

Bottom Left: Annie Fazio Hardy ‘01 with her son, James ‘33, and daughter, Kate .

Bottom Right: The annual Gulf Stream School Family Picnic included food trucks, games, temporary tattoos, a photo booth, and live music .

HALLOWEEN

Top: Seventh graders Max Cooper ‘23, Nate Donovan ‘23, and Thatcher Grandic ‘23 dressed up as three of their favorite teachers From left to right: Nate Donovan as Mr Uible with Sam Uible, Thatcher Grandic as Mr Cook with Bryan Cook, and Max Cooper as Mr Handler with Larry Handler

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VETERANS DAY

Left: Kindergarten teacher Elise Therien holds the microphone for Felicity Rosado ‘31 while she tells the audience what she has dressed up as.

Left: Faculty members Rachel O’Hara ‘02, Jamie Leishman, Maggie Van Munching, Melissa Wynne, and Natalie Gamboa pose in their creative Little Miss costumes

Right: Dr Gray Smith, dressed as Mr . Strong, welcomes everyone to the Parade in the Clough Chapel

Right: Mr . J .R . Davis, Captain U .S Army Reserves and Gulf Stream School parent, spoke to students in grades 3-8 in the Clough Chapel

FOUNDERS’ DAY

Top: Julian Brandman ‘29 poses with his sisters, Gilana ‘24 and Margalit ‘27, and his mother, Stephanie, at the Essay Winners reception in the Julien Arts and Innovation Center

Left: Jaida Scala ‘23 reads her essay in the Clough Chapel .

Right: Raven Wolter ‘27 reads her essay in the Clough Chapel

Middle Left: Dr Gray Smith helps read Felicity Rosado’s ‘31 and Remi McCook’s ‘32 essays on stage

Middle Right: Julian Remmel ‘26 reads his essay in the Clough Chapel

Bottom Left: Former faculty member Beverly Jacobsen visited Gulf Stream School with her son, Ed Jacobsen .

From left to right: Ed Jacobsen, Wendy Zieglar, Dr Gray Smith, Beverly Jacobsen, and Casey Wilson ‘85 posed together by the Crocker Pavilion

Bottom Right: Former faculty members Beverly Jacobsen and Dee Forde in the Clough Chapel

THE LITTLE MERMAID, JR

Top: The cast and crew of this year’s Middle School musical

Middle Left: Eleanor Dickenson ’23 (Ariel) singing “Part of Your World” as Noelle Barthelette ’25 (Flounder) looks on

Right: Bella Nazarro ’24 (Ursula) singing “Poor Unfortunate Souls ”

Middle Left: Callie Wheat ’26 (Sebastian) poses with the rest of the sea creatures at the end of “Under the Sea ”

Bottom Left: Noelle Barthelette ’25 (Flounder) and Eleanor Dickenson ’23 (Ariel) look on as Cali Greenhalgh ’25 (Scuttle) performs “Human Stuff”

Bottom Right: Eleanor Dickenson ’23 (Ariel) and Jackson Rivers ’23 (Prince Eric) reunite to sing “Part of Your World” at the end of the show

CONGRATULATIONS

Class of 2022!

HIGH SCHOOL DESTINATIONS

Miss Juliet Baum — Oxbridge Academy

Mr Lorenzo Burger — Grandview Preparatory School

Mr . Finn Byers 2022 — Saint Andrew’s School

Miss Caroline Calder — Saint Andrew’s School

Mr . Santiago Carregal — Pine Crest School

Miss Finley Clark — The Benjamin School

Miss Sarah Dagher — Oxbridge Academy

Mr Henry D Dickenson — Oxbridge Academy

Miss Lexi DiNanno — Oxbridge Academy

Mr . Alec Galloway — Wellington College (UK)

Miss Barbara Gamboa — Mercersburg Academy

Miss Alicia Grillo — Atlantic High School (IB Program)

Mr Jasper Johnson — Brooks School

Mr Spencer Knobel — Oxbridge Academy

Mr Aidan Lynch — Oxbridge Academy

Mr . Evan Martin — Saint Andrew’s School

Mr Landon Molbert — Oxbridge Academy

Alexander Z Morfogen — The King’s Academy

Miss Skylar R Muir — The Benjamin School

Miss Alycia Mulliez — Oxbridge Academy

Miss Pilar Page — Saint Andrew’s School

Miss Ava Rivenson — Boca Raton Community High School (AICE Program)

Miss Gracie Robinson — Oxbridge Academy

Mr Riordain Romero Brabham — The Masters School

Miss Lily Thomas 2022 — The Benjamin School

Mr . Nicholas D . Wheat — Saint Andrew’s School

Miss Katherine Wynn — Park Vista Community High School

Miss Athena Zarcadoolas — Millbrook School