23-24 Philanthropic Impact Report

DAVIDSON DAY SCHOOL’S PHILANTHROPIC

ALL IN

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

| Letter from Board Chair and Head of School

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| 2023-2024 By the Numbers

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| Collaboration Fostering Teamwork, Building Leaders: Patriot Athletics

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| Creativity Unleashing Artistic Potential: Musical Theater Club

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| Character Development Spreading Joy, Building Character: The Sunshine Club

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| Class of 2024 College Outcomes

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| Annual Financial Summary

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| Strategic Initiatives Projects

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| Donor List

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| Donor Spotlight Milt and Arlene Berkman: Championing Creativity and Community

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| 100 in 100: The 25th Anniversary Davidson Day Fund

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| Celebrating 25 Years of Davidson Day School

HEAD OF SCHOOL Andrew Bishop P’32, ‘34, ‘37

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Megan Allison P’34

Michelle Moore P’27, ‘28

Mahdi Ajjan P’27, ‘34

Takila Williams Naylor P’31, Board Chair

Meggan Bushee P’37, ‘39

Mike Sass GP’33, ‘35

Marcellus “Omar” Caldwell ‘11

Ella-Marie Smith P’30, ‘34

Sarah Dodd P’33

Melissa Tate P’20, ‘24

Whitney Feld P’36

Paul Thompson P’23, ‘25

Robert Hallman P’13, ‘22, ‘24

Brian Tierney P’29

Michael McMahon P’23, ‘26

A Letter from the Board Chair and Head of School Dear Davidson Day School Community, As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we are proud to present our annual Philanthropic Impact Report. This milestone year reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering academic excellence through collaboration, creativity, and character development.

Your remarkable generosity has resulted in $1.6 million raised during the 2023-2024 school year. These funds have been transformative, allowing us to enhance our athletic facilities, upgrade our STEM curriculum with new Innovation Labs, and improve our arts program through renovations to the Gordon Theater. These initiatives directly support our commitment to providing enriching experiences for all 524 of our learners, from Early Preschool to 12th grade.

As Board Chair and Head of School, we work in tandem to ensure Davidson Day School's continued success. The Board focuses on strategic planning and fiscal oversight, while the school administration manages day-to-day operations. Together, we uphold our core values: fostering meaningful connections, maintaining a supportive learning environment, and promoting integrity.

Your support, through the Davidson Day Fund and our targeted initiatives, is crucial. It enables us to attract exceptional educators, provide financial aid, and continually improve our programs. Each contribution helps us nurture compassionate leaders who are prepared for the global stage.

As we look to the future, we remain committed to our relationship-focused approach, ensuring each student is known and valued. We're proud of our position as the preeminent PreK-12 academic institution in the Lake Norman region and are dedicated to setting new standards of excellence in education.

Thank you for your unwavering support. Together, we're shaping the next 25 years of innovative, personalized learning at Davidson Day School.

With gratitude,

Takila Williams Naylor Chair, Board of Trustees

Andrew Bishop Head of School

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OUR MISSION Davidson Day School fosters academic excellence through collaboration, creativity, and character development.

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2023-2024 By the Numbers Academics

Faculty Ratio 8:1 Student-

with Advanced Degrees 49% Faculty

20 AP Classes

Enrichment Center Tutors 11 Learning

Performing Arts

6 Theatrical Performances

15 Musical Performances

Clubs & Community Service

31 Community Service Opportunities

Partners 9 Nonprofit Served During Patriot Week 2024

School Clubs 14 Upper

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Athletics

Championships 7 State 250+ Student-Athletes

Foothills Athletic

Fargo Cup Championship 1 Wells

8 Conference Championships

All-State

State 11 Relay Championships

34Individual Selections

Individual &

Class of 2024

Honor 34 National Society Members

263 College Acceptances

Studentin Merit Athletes 10 NCAA $4.58M Awards Offered

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OUR VISION To be a premier college prepatory organization by offering innovative, personalized learning that unlocks student potential. A Davidson Day School education prepares well-rounded, compassionate leaders to succeed on the global stage.

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Collaboration

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Fostering Teamwork, Building Leaders: Patriot Athletics At Davidson Day School, our students excel not only in the classroom but also on the court, field, and track. Last year, our Patriot student-athletes won seven state championships, garnered 34 all-state individual selections, won eight Foothills Athletic Conference championships, and won 11 individual and relay state championships. This type of record-setting year doesn’t happen without teamwork and collaboration.

Regardless of whether our student-athletes were competing for an individual title or team championship, they exhibited a commitment to each other to give their all.

Through their wins and losses, they supported each other to, ultimately, come out on top. Athletics at Davidson Day don’t just foster athletic excellence, but they foster skills and traits that enable our students to tackle real-world challenges.

While winning a state championship is the goal, we embrace failure as a crucial part of the learning process on the field, court, and track. When our Patriots face a tough opponent and the game doesn’t end in their favor, our student-athletes work together to train, get better, and adjust their game plan. These moments of “productive struggle” often lead to significant breakthroughs in teamwork and resilience – a key trait for success beyond athletics.

Our student-athletes recognize that you don’t make it to the podium without the support of your teammates. Everyone on the team must buy in and give their all to achieve success.

Leaders are born as they motivate their teammates in times of adversity and step up to guide the team through challenges, inspiring confidence and unity when it’s needed most.

The skills developed through athletics – teamwork, resilience, and leadership – are invaluable in preparing our student-athletes for life beyond Davidson Day. Our Patriot student-athletes’ success is a testament to the power of collaboration in overcoming obstacles and achieving collective goals.

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Creativity 8

Unleashing Artistic Potential: Musical Theater Club Davidson Day School’s dedication to holistic education comes to life in its Musical Theater Club, a vibrant program designed to ignite the creative spark in our students. Led

by Middle School math teacher Emily Griswold, this initiative brings together Middle and older Lower School students, offering them a space to explore the performing arts.

The club acts as a gateway to our distinguished Upper School theater department, allowing younger students to develop essential performance skills and confidence and preparing them for future theatrical success.

Last year’s productions of Frozen and Shrek underscored the club’s artistic excellence.

These performances not only showcased students’ talents in acting, singing, and dancing but also highlighted their work in costume design, set creation, and the technical aspects of theater production, demonstrating their well-rounded creative abilities.

At Davidson Day, we understand that artistic growth flourishes in an environment of trust and encouragement. Our supportive atmosphere empowers students to push creative boundaries, take artistic risks, and discover new talents. This approach seamlessly aligns with one of our school’s values of cultivating a supportive, inspiring learning environment.

As we celebrate 25 years of academic excellence, the Musical Theater Club exemplifies our commitment to developing well-rounded individuals. Beyond the classroom, this program equips students with invaluable skills in creativity, teamwork, and self-expression, all of which will serve them well in future endeavors.

Through the Musical Theater Club, we create meaningful opportunities for artistic expression, reinforcing our mission to unlock individual potential and shape empathetic, imaginative leaders prepared to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

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Character Development

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Spreading Joy, Building Character: The Sunshine Club At Davidson Day School, character development is not just a pillar of our mission statement—it's a daily practice that starts with our youngest learners. The Sunshine Club, a heartwarming initiative led by our Junior Kindergarten students, exemplifies our commitment to fostering compassion and service from an early age.

Comprised of enthusiastic four-year-olds and their dedicated teachers, the Sunshine Club has a simple yet profound mission: to brighten the days of our school community through acts of kindness. Regular visits from these young ambassadors of joy bring smiles, hugs, and treats to teachers and staff throughout the campus.

The impact of the Sunshine Club extends far beyond the instant joy it brings. For our Junior Kindergarteners, it's a hands-on lesson in empathy, generosity, and the value of serving others. As they distribute their carefully prepared treats and offer warm embraces, these young students experience firsthand the joy that comes from making someone else's day a little brighter.

The Sunshine Club's activities create a ripple effect of positivity throughout our school.

These interactions foster deep connections between students, faculty, and staff and reinforce the strong sense of community that is a hallmark of Davidson Day School. The genuine warmth and care exhibited during these moments strengthen the bonds between different age groups and departments, creating a more unified and supportive learning environment for all.

As we celebrate 25 years of nurturing well-rounded, compassionate leaders, the Sunshine Club stands as a shining example of how Davidson Day School is preparing students not just for academic success but for lives of purpose and positive impact.

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College Outcomes The Class of 2024 is well-prepared to embrace the challenges and opportunities of an ever-changing world. We are immensely proud of their accomplishments and excited to see how they will continue to grow as compassionate leaders on the global stage. The following college matriculation list reflects the diverse paths our graduates have chosen. As they join prestigious institutions worldwide, we are confident that the Class of 2024 will continue to embody the spirit of innovation and service that defines a Davidson Day education.

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Class of 2024 College Acceptances Allegheny College

Kenyon College

The University of Edinburgh

American University

Lenoir-Rhyne University

The University of Manchester

Appalachian State University (4)

Liberty University

The University of Tampa

Auburn University

Louisiana State University

The University of Tennessee (Knoxville)

Boston College (2)

Loyola University Chicago

Tulane University of Louisiana

Brandeis University

Marist College

University College London

Brevard College

Marquette University

University of Chicago

Butler University

Mars Hill University

University of Colorado Boulder

Carnegie Mellon University

Marymount Manhattan College

University of Connecticut

Case Western Reserve University

Mercer University

University of Copenhagen

Clark University

Mount Holyoke College

University of Denver

Clemson University

North Carolina State University (2)

University of Florida

Coastal Carolina University

Northeastern University

University of Georgia

Colby College

Northwestern University

University of Kentucky

College of Charleston

Oberlin College

University of Massachusetts (Amherst)

Davidson College

Old Dominion University

University of Mississippi

Denison University

Pace University (New York City)

University of North Carolina at Asheville

Duke University (3)

Penn State University (Berks)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (5)

East Carolina University

Penn State University (University Park)

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Elon University

Point Park University

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Emerson College

Providence College

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Emmanuel College

Purdue University (Main Campus)

University of Richmond

Erskine College

Queens University of Charlotte

University of South Carolina

Flagler College

Radford University

University of South Florida (Main Campus)

Florida Southern College

Randolph-Macon College

University of Virginia (Main Campus)

Fordham University

Roanoke College

University of Washington (Seattle Campus)

Furman University (2)

Sewanee: The University of the South

Villanova University

George Washington University

Smith College

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Georgia Institute of Technology

Southern Methodist University

Wake Forest University (2)

Georgia State University

St. Lawrence University

West Virginia University

Hampden-Sydney College

Stetson University

Western Carolina University

High Point University

Stevenson University

Wheaton College - MA

Hofstra University

Suffolk University

William & Mary

Indiana University (Bloomington)

Syracuse University

Williams College

Ithaca College

Temple University

Wingate University

James Madison University

The College of Wooster

Wofford College (2)

Juniata College

The University of Alabama

Xavier University Matriculated

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Annual Financial Summary Operational Revenues

92% Tuition & Fees 4%

Davidson Day Fund

4%

Other

Operational Expenses

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72% Compensation

5%

Debt Service

7%

Facilities

3%

Instructional

6%

Administrative

3%

Technology

3%

Athletics

1%

Advancement

PHILANTHROPIC GIVING: ALL IN FOR OUR STUDENTS

43%

Strategic Initiatives Gifts

27%

Strategic Initiatives Commitments

23%

Davidson Day Fund

6%

Other Restricted Gifts

1%

PAC Sponsorships

Total Giving

$1,692,602

Strategic Initiatives Gifts

$733,150

Strategic Initiatives Commitments

$449,350

Davidson Day Fund

$386,156

Other Restricted Gifts

$101,946

PAC Sponsorships

$22,000

Strategic Initiatives Giving Wolter Field Renovations

$657,500

Yates Gymnasium Improvements

$275,000

STEM Program & Innovation Labs

$150,000

Joanna Gerdy Stage & Theater Program

$100,000

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Strategic Initiatives Projects Wolter Field Renovations The Wolter Field Renovation project at Davidson Day School includes the construction of a new entry gate, a twostory press box, bleachers, and a new fence. These improvements not only elevate the aesthetics of our athletic facilities but also expand their functionality. The entry gate includes a box office for ticket sales and a concession stand, and the press box serves as an announcer’s and filming booth and provides storage for field equipment. These upgrades improve the spectator and athlete experience at our Patriot games. We recognize with great appreciation all the families who contributed to the Wolter Field Renovation: Leadership Gifts:

The Alexander Family The Calcagno Family The Erez Family The Feinberg Family The Gaunt Family

Supporting Gifts:

The Allison Family The Armstrong Family The Daniel/MacDonald Family The Dodd Family The Fiore Family The Francis Family The Hallman Family

Yates Gymnasium Improvements Thanks to the generous support of donors, transformative upgrades have been made to Davidson Day’s Yates Gymnasium. The improvements include acoustic ceiling treatments, a high-fidelity sound system, and cutting-edge LED scoreboards featuring ScoreVision technology. These enhancements have reimagined the gymnasium as a versatile venue, accommodating everything from spirited athletic competitions to school-wide assemblies and musical showcases. The revitalized space now serves as a hub for community engagement, fostering school spirit and providing a premium experience for students, faculty, and visitors alike. We recognize with great appreciation the families who contributed to the Yates Gymnasium improvements: Leadership Gifts: The Berkman Family The Kamp Family The Milhomme Family Foundation

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The Hoffman Family The Lank Family The Thompson Family The Wolter Family The Zulman Family The McGraw Family The Naylor Williams Family The Nikrooz Family The Sass Family The Shapiro/Bushee Family The Smith Family

Innovation Labs & STEM Program Davidson Day School is revolutionizing its STEM education with state-of-the-art Innovation Labs in both the Lower and Middle Schools. These labs are equipped with cutting-edge technology, versatile furniture, and comprehensive project-based learning materials, enabling teachers to deliver engaging, hands-on STEM experiences. Additionally, thanks to the generous support of donors, faculty members will benefit from extensive STEM-focused professional development opportunities. Investing in STEM education equips Davidson Day students with the skills needed to succeed in future academic pursuits and careers in an increasingly technology-driven world. We recognize with great appreciation the families who contributed to the Lower and Middle School Innovation Labs and the STEM program: Leadership Gifts: The Bermes Family The Frank Family The James Family

The Jones Family The Maurer Family The Smith Family

Joanna Gerdy Stage & Theater Program Davidson Day School's renowned theater program has received generous donor support, enabling significant upgrades to the Gordon Theater. These enhancements include improved lighting systems, new carpeting, and notable improvements to the newly named Joanna Gerdy Stage, which includes a new cyclorama and a larger screen. These upgrades will further elevate Davidson Day's performing arts productions, which are already celebrated for their excellence throughout the Lake Norman and Charlotte area. We recognize with great appreciation the families who contributed to the theater program improvements: Leadership Gifts: The Paeper Family The Toya Family

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THANK YOU!

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Acclaim Society $15,000+ David and Ashley Alexander*

Wahl Clipper Corporation*

Albert and Lisa Dietz*

Wolter Family Foundation

Mitchell and Whitney Feld

Trustees Society

Helmi and Laura Felfel

Milton and Arlene Berkman

$5,000 - $9,999

Seth Berkman and Laurissa Ecker-Berkman

Chris and Trish Armstrong*

Steve and Shannon Bermes

Matt Beckman

Vin and Jeanine Calcagno

Kirk and Jen Blanchette*

Ryan and Sarah Dodd*

Jamie Daniel and Beth MacDonald*

Aubrey Erez

Mike and Denise Fiore*

Ray and Erin Evernham

Richard and Susanne Gordon*

Aaron and Elizabeth Feinberg

Dan and Brooke Hawkins*

Fidelity Charitable

Michael and Kimberly Kuhn*

Foundation For The Carolinas

Mike and Cary McMahon*

Steven and Melissa Frank*

Grant and Angie Mitchell*

Marty and Cindy Gaunt*

Irvin Naylor and Takila Williams Naylor*

John and Leigh Ann Hoffman*

Tracy Parks

Aaron and Tiffany James

Mike and Pam Sass

Adam and Iryna Jones

Jeff Stanton*

Ryan and Larisa Kamp*

Brian and Sheila Tierney*

Stephen and Kimberly Lank

Trane Technologies

Michael and Inga Maurer

U.S. Charitable Gift Trust

The Milhomme Family Foundation

Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gift*

National Financial Services LLC

Head of School Society

Rolf and Holly Paeper

$2,500 - $4,999

Quantum Technology Group, LLC

Anonymous

Phil and Anne Roberts*

Will and Lavi Adkins*

Schwab Charitable*

Trevor and Megan Allison

Curt and Jen Sidden*

Bo and Amanda Anders*

Nick Francis and Brittany O'Neill Bob and Erin Hallman* Denny Hamlin and Jordan Fish Joe and Alison Hatzopoulos Honeywell International Charity Matching* David and Penny Hoover* Mark and Annie Hummel Martin and Darlene Knudsen Scott and Laura Liseno* Robert Muhlsteff Ali and Susan Nikrooz* Omnia Construction Group, LLC* Tony and Deedee Peckich Gary Pestana and Liz Watson Ryan Ray and Maria Fackler-Ray Kevin and Katie Rayment Troy and Jennifer Reavis James and Maria Rinaldi Angelo Saake and Summer Shivers-Saake Erik and Margaret Sass Richard and Jenna Skaff* Clarke Starnes and Elaine Defoe Donnie and Michelle Trumpower Zamitti & Gidaly Orthodontics

Fred and Ella Smith Paul and Kristin Thompson Jim and Juli Toya* Chuck and Karen Wolter* Jonathan and Kerryn Zulman

1999 Society $10,000 - $14,999 Philip and Elisabeth Bowman Cecile Ebert* Cecile G. Ebert Charitable Foundation* Evernham Family Racing for a Reason Foundation Joe and Anne McGraw* Michelle Moore* Mary and Scott Rodesiler*

The Loyalty Society The Loyalty Society is comprised of Davidson Day’s most dedicated philanthropic leaders, individuals, and families who consistently demonstrate their commitment through annual support. Their continued generosity highlights the intrinsic value of a Patriot education and stands as a powerful testament to its lasting impact.

The Loyalty Society: Includes community members who give 5+ consecutive years Celebrates alumni who give 3+ consecutive years Specially recognizes members throughout the school year The Loyalty Society’s inaugural donors are identified by the * symbol.

Brandon and Sarah Schlesinger Vanguard Charitable

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Robert and Cormekki Whitley Greg and Martha Williams Kobi and Brittney Wilmot

Patriots Circle $500 - $999 Anonymous (3) Glen Archer Matthew and Natasha Austin Hawkins Bagwell '31 Matt and Kenya Bagwell Kyle Bennett and Alissa Carmona Jason and Jamie Berry Andrew and Kyle Bishop Lance and Sheela Bryan

Scholars Circle $1,000 - $2,499 Anonymous (2) AIG* Mahdi and Haya Ajjan* Ade and Teni Akingbade* Frank and Gay Baldasare Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund Jason and Michelle Barsosky Tim and Jaime Belitz Matthew and Meghan Belmont Brian and Sonia Benson* Greg Biffle Bob and Paula Boykin Kyle and Sara Cerminara Chickadee Hill Farm Ronnie and Megan Davidson Jeffrey and Crystal Dickerson Ty and Haley Dillon Tom and Kristy Duncan Michael and Shelley Falcone Ben and Debbie Griffith Mark and Amy Hakim Allison Hamme* Mary Katherine Harbin Steve and Danya Harder* David and Jennifer Holden* Ronald and Melissa Horton* Randy and Wendy Jeppesen

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Devan and Morgan Kline Barrett and Astri Kollme* Nick Kovscek and Bonnie Zilenziger Kevin and Karen Lewis Anthony and Aundrea Marra Matt and Tracey McKenna* Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Grant and Chappel Miller Morgan Stanley Gift Scott Morrison and Angel Wang Allison Newman Sharon Pickens Enrique Pinilla and Mason Schmitz Mick and Louise Prosser* Caroline Ray* Doug and Elise Redmond Jared and Aimee Reimann Greg and Jennifer Riser Scott and Ashleigh Robertson* Tiffany Robinson Diego Sanchez and Maria Zeolite Raymond and Ellen Seebold Adam Shapiro and Meggan Bushee Shapiro Jeff and Melissa Stallings Guenther and Gertraud Steiner Eric and Kelsey Stevens Melissa Tate* Knox and Heather Teague Rush and Kary Watson

Thomas and Robbie Carnaggio* Roy and Donna Dodd Christopher and Anita Donohoe Geoffrey and Heather Duke Viola Ebert Andrew Griffith Harris Teeter Brian and Beth Hayes Austin and Morgan Hill Gerard and Marcy Hingst Kendra Scott, LLC David and Beth Kovach Kyle and Crystal Lambeth* Steve and Tricia Letarte* Matthias and Amy Loh* John and Connie MacDonald Jorn Madsen and Maud Bodholdt* Susan Melton Alex and Michelle Mullineaux* Cyndie Mynatt Mark Palmer* Piedmont Dental Associates* Joe and Natalia Popper Jim and Christy Pritchard Andy and Cam Puckett Briton and Katherine Ryan Michael and Claire Simmons Ryan and Amanda Soer Sever and Roxana Surdulescu*

William and Abbi Troutman Rick and Jody Turek* Brad and Cindy Walters Aaron and Andrea Wever Scott and Lisa Woodbury John and Tiffany Zeszutek

Red & Blue Circle $250 - $499 Anonymous (3) Michael and Laura Adams Jamie and Celeste Ashe Steven and Tammie Bagwell Bill and Maya Baugh Kevin and Tamara Bringewatt Michael and Sarah Cantor Troy Castleberry and Tiffany VictorCastleberry Nicholas Castoria Ward Childress and Marcella Tanzil Patrick and Kate Cohen Kimberly Colvin and Leigh Ann Epperson* Charmaine Comerford John Cronin and Jami Householder Kevin and Lisa Davis Richard and Aimee Donaldson Patrick Downing Daniel and Quincy Eassa Elizabeth Estep* Jeff and Melissa Estill Traci Fletcher Christopher and Jennifer Gabehart Travis and Carrie Geisler Steven Haderer Edward and Stacy Haponik Marc and Erin Henegar* Robert and Jessica Horner Patrick and Lisa Hosmann Patrick and Marcela Hosmann Chadwick and Karon Hyatt Arundeep Kahlon and Amrita Dhillon Ryan and Simone Kearey Will Kennedy Jeff Kniple and Marya Howell Brad and Shannon Laatsch*

Chuck Larusso

Steve and Nicole Yudin

Darius and Whitney Law

Jacob Zambrzycki and Nicole Seminara

Rachel Lennox*

Partners

Drew Lipinski and Trisha Lawson Nathan and Crystal Liss Anthony Looney JD and Liz McAlister* Robert and Rebecca McAloon* Chris and Melissa McDonnell Bob and Barbara McGraw* Arvind and Isha Mishra Mark Moore and Lori McPherson-Moore Ryan and Kristy Moser* Alana Muhlsteff Pragnesh and Shruti Patel Sam and Katie Renaut Pete and Julia Rivera Tracy Seifert Don and Jasmin Shay Jennifer Shiley and Kimberly Wayne* Michael and Kate Smith* Marc and Bethany Thompson Michael Wagner Scott and Jess Wallace Dave and Laura Wansley Henry and Caroline Wilson Linda Yanok Danny Young and Babi Alarcon

$1 - $249 Anonymous (2) Yasmany and Kallie Abreu Gonzalez* William Akins and Coralia Frias-Akins McCall Allison '34 David and Heather Austin Deborah Axelrod Matthew and Caitlin Barndt* Guy and Susan Beaumont Bryan and Alex Beckham Megan Benfield Kristen Bilney Tracy Blackledge* Peter Blake* Mikayla Boykin Jake Breunig '22* Mark Breunig '20* Jason and Julie Brown* Trent and Michelle Brown* Roger and Sharon Byers Olga Cadilla-Sayres* Erin Cappelmann Gabriela Castellano Lori Cerullo* Albert Chow Jordan and Kaitlin Clark

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Tara Condon

Noah and Amy Kivett

Rob and Jennifer Stevens

Tim Conniff

Joel and Nayfee Krugler

Chris Sturm*

Daniel and Beth Cook

Steve and Julie Langley*

Maritza Stutts

Melissa Cook

Gretchen Leffew*

Debbie Taylor*

Jill Cope

Patrick Letourneau

Lisa Thomas*

David and Teresa Crowe

Peter and Carolyn Linamen

Michael and Tiffani Thomas*

Christopher and Chantal Decker

Brianne Lute*

Jessica Thompson

Frantz and Nancy Denis

Brandon and Lara Marion

Chris Turner

Laura Diblasio*

Joshua Marks and Typhaine Soulet-Marks*

Yadira Venegas

Shane and Suzanna Doty

Jeremy and Jami Marsh

Chris and Cynthia Walsh*

Dave and Christa Eccher*

Monica Marsilio

Bubba and Suzette Watson*

Denise Elliott

Kaitlin Mattingly

Carrie Wehunt*

Mindi Ellison

Tom and Lynne McClellan*

Nathan and Joselyn White

Ephesus Consulting, Inc.

Crispin McDonald and Carmin Wingeier*

Julie Williams

Phillip Fink

Steve and Joy McGill*

Todd Wisegarver

Anthony and Hella Fiore

Elizabeth Miller

Mark and Laura Woods*

Creighton and Suzanne Fiscina

John and Vanessa Noe*

Brian and Kate Wright

Jessica Fox*

Elvin and Jada Nunn

Eric and Virginia Frankel

Brian and Stacy Pahl

Noel and April Freidline*

Justin and Cheryl Palmer

Melissa Fuerst

Ritah Patterson*

John and Tami Fuller*

Don and Kara Payton

Joanna Gerdy*

Brad and Amy Pearce*

Behrooz Ghaedsharafi and Farzaneh Sehhat*

Russell Peck and Heidi Burgdorf

Joe and Catherine Glass*

Baker and Patience Perry

Richard and Shelley Gordon

Jessica Phipps

Michelle Gorman

Dan and Claire Polk

Jerry and Karen Gouge*

Carla Rabb

Peter and Megan Gray

Jeremy Randazza

Justin and Emily Griswold*

Michael Raskevitz

Kim Guffey*

Wil Rasmussen

Mann Gupta and Manpreet Sangha

Phil and Sue Ratcliff

David Hall*

Hope Riley

Winter Hamme '24

Justin and Bridget Roath*

Ann-Marie Harp*

BJ and Jyla Rollinson

Kyle Hayes

Karen Russell

Andrew and January Heiberger

Andrew and Lauren Rutter

Clint and Tia Hill*

Alex Sanders

Vickie Howard*

Mat and Priscilla Saunders*

Maria Howell

Rob Simpson*

Phedora Johnson

Jeff and Lindsay Smith*

Shirley Jordan

Mary Anne Snyder

Michael Kee

Thomas and Kelly Steen

Mac Kennedy

Donald and Patti Stevens

We strive for complete accuracy in expressing appreciation to our donors. If you discover any errors, please accept our apologies and contact the Office of Philanthropy so that we may rectify them.

Donor Spotlight

Milt and Arlene Berkman: Championing Creativity and Community

Dr. Milton and Arlene Berkman with their family. From left to right: Laurissa Ecker-Berkman, Ellis, Berkman, Arlene Berkman, Ariel Berkman, Milt Berkman, Olivia Berkman, Seth Berkman.

Dr. Milton and Arlene Berkman are stalwart supporters of Davidson Day School's creative and community-building initiatives. Their generosity has significantly enriched the school's arts programs, most notably through their role in establishing Davidson Day’s Choral Program. Milt's personal passion for the arts, as an avid nature photographer, is also reflected in their support for the school’s photography and film programs.

Most recently, the Berkman family made a substantial contribution to the Yates Gymnasium Improvement Project, with a particular focus on enhancing the gym’s acoustics. This transformation aims to create a more versatile, multi-purpose space that can serve both athletic and artistic endeavors.

Their gift is a testament to their dedication to fostering both community engagement and creative expression—a commitment mirrored in their work with the Foundation for Respect Ability, a nonprofit they founded to combat bullying through music and education.

The Berkmans take great pride in the educational experiences their grandchildren—Ariel '23, Olivia '26, and Ellis '28—have enjoyed at Davidson Day. Their ongoing support stems from a deeply held belief in the power of education to shape compassionate, well-rounded individuals, a value that aligns seamlessly with Davidson Day’s mission of promoting academic excellence through collaboration, creativity, and character development.

We are so grateful to the Berkmans for their unwavering support and for their role in advancing Davidson Day’s creative and community-building initiatives.

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100 IN 100: The 25th Anniversary Davidson Day Fund

Empowering Future Leaders Since 1999 Join us in celebrating 25 years of academic excellence by supporting the Davidson Day Fund: 100 in 100 campaign–100% community participation in 100 days. The Davidson Day Fund is an annual campaign and the foundation of philanthropy at our school, directly benefiting students and programs in the current year. Every family’s participation is crucial, and every gift—large or small—makes a difference.

Make Davidson Day one of your top three philanthropic priorities this year, and help us shape the future of education.

Your contribution supports: Academic excellence from Early Preschool through 12th Grade STEM, arts, and athletics programs Leadership opportunities and character development A supportive, inclusive learning environment

Support the Davidson Day Fund today! davidsonday.org/support 24

Celebrating 25 Years of Davidson Day School!

Rooted in History, United in Purpose

Save the Date!

25th Anniversary Evening Event at the Venues at Langtree March 29, 2025 www.davidsonday25th.com

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