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MISSION
Denver Academy inspires and empowers diverse learners through student-centered, differentiated and transformative education.
C O R E VA L U E S
Individual Differences Respect and Responsibility Community and Nurturing Relationships The Transformative Power of Education
VISION FOR 2022
Denver Academy will be recognized both locally and nationally as a top school for diverse learners within a culture of challenge, success and school pride.
Dear Family and Friends of Denver Academy, When the DA community comes together in times of need, it’s truly inspiring. And when the DA community can’t come together in person, we show resilience and ingenuity. In that spirit, we are coming together virtually for DA’s Speakeasy Give Greatly gala event. We organize this event each spring (23 years now!) to give as greatly as we can to support new and returning students who will need tuition assistance to attend Denver Academy next school year. All proceeds from this annual event go directly to the Tuition Assistance Program. What is the impact of our participation and giving on this occasion? 112 current DA students were able to enroll this year because they received tuition assistance. That’s more than one in four students! A successful 2019 Gala provided one-quarter of the $1.46 million available for tuition assistance awards ($369,848), an incredible outcome. With an average award of $13,047, the Gala proceeds are assisting an estimated 28 of those 112 students. Most importantly, the students who depend on this program will have the opportunity to thrive and achieve their dreams. The impact of giving is magnified at this unprecedented time in our history. So, let’s “speakeasy and give greatly” to ensure we help as many students as possible who need a DA education and whose families depend on the Tuition Assistance Program. We are honored and inspired by the support of our sponsors and donors. Your generosity is so important to the success of our event. And of course, none of this would be possible without the talents and skills of our Gala Committee and volunteers. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. Be well,
Mark T. Twarogowski Headmaster 2020 Gala
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C O R P O R AT E S P O N S O R S
diamond Deb Woodward
platinum Kent and Valerie Berke Nancy and Sam Gary JHL Constructors, Inc. The Mooney Family Taddonio Family Foundation
gold Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP The Lockton Family Lockton Companies Aaron Wallace, Schomp Automotive
silver Campos EPC, LLC Bryan and Kari Hassler
bronze Anser Advisory Clutch Design Studio Pinnacle Wealth Management Syntrinsic Investment Counsel
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Proceeds benefit the DA Tuition Assistance Program
Silent Auction Opens - Monday, April 13 at 8:00 am Closes - Saturday, April 18 at 7:00 pm Live Program on ZOOM Saturday, April 18 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
IMP O RTA NT I NFO RM AT ION Live Auction Items: pgs 5 - 7 | Auction Procedures: pgs 9 - 13
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DIAMOND SPONSOR It takes a special person to light that fire, to raise our children’s expectations for themselves and never give up on them, no matter how challenging it might be. All of us are here because at some point somebody did that for us. Thank you Denver Academy for being that place!
DEB WOODWARD Proud parent of Jessica, Class of 2013 & Mitchell, Class of 2017
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LIVE AUCTION 101 Kenny Chesney Chillaxfication Tour 2 VIP Tickets Value: $850 Two (2) Awesome VIP Floor Tickets in the ULTRA-Exclusive Sandbar at the Kenny Chesney Chillaxification Tour concert. This package includes early entry and first access to the Sandbar. Guests get a limited edition screen-printed Chillaxification Tour poster and a special collection of Kenny Chesney themed VIP merchandise. Date: August 8, 2020. Donors: Jay Marciano, AEG Presents 102 Poker Party with Headmaster Twarogowski Value: Priceless Headmaster Twarogowski has a talent for creating the perfect poker game! Enjoy an evening of food, drinks, and cigars for you and 9 of your friends (21 years and older only). Donor: Mark Twarogowski 103 Casa Buena Vida Value: $8,400 Relax and enjoy 7 nights at this 12,000 sq. ft. luxury villa located in Conchas Chinas, just minutes south of Puerto Vallarta. This spacious villa, perched right in front of the Pacific Ocean, is the perfect location for a relaxing getaway. The villa has a gorgeous design with great Mexican art, vaulted ceilings, arched doorways, and fabulous “indoor-outdoor” living. Most of your time will be spent lounging on the Spanish-tiled deck, taking dips in the large, heated saltwater pool or enjoying a front-row seat to incredible nightly sunsets. Come live the “good life” at Casa Buena Vida! This villa includes 4 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. It also comes fully staffed with a private chef that will cook you 2 meals per day, including shopping, cooking, serving and cleaning up. Easy to get to, hard to leave! Get your friends and family together and enjoy yourself! Date to be determined May-October. This home is available during DA Fall Break (Oct 19-Oct 23, 2020). Donors: Dylan Geller and Ryan Geller 104 Gourmet Chef’s Table DA Style Value: Priceless Join alumni parents Dr. Michael and Wendy Handler, along with Headmaster Twarogowski and wife Aimee, for a five-course culinary extravaganza for 10 including wine pairings! This is a not to be missed culinary event. Location, the Handler's home in the Lowry neighborhood. The winning bidder will gather their guests at their home for pick up by chauffer for delivery to the event and after dinner, all guests will be transported back. Date to be mutually agreed upon. Adults only. Bon appetit! Donors: Mark and Aimee Twarogowski & Michael and Wendy Handler *Items 101 and 107: It has not been confirmed if these concerts will take place. We hope you will bid high and if the concert is cancelled - make your winning bid a donation instead.
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LIVE AUCTION 105 DA Distillery Tour Value: Priceless Join DA alum Scott Freund and his family for dinner at their family-owned distillery, Branch and Barrel Whiskey. You and 11 friends will be picked up in a limo and chauffeured off to the distillery for a private tour, dinner and whiskey tasting! All guests will take home Branch & Barrel whiskey and swag. Date to be mutually agreed upon. Donors: Scott & Shannon Freund, Branch & Barrel Whiskey 106 African Safari Value: $4,950 Six days and nights for two people at one of two Zulu Nyala Lodges situated on the eastern coastal area of South Africa. Includes air-conditioned accommodation, all meals with an African flavor, two game safaris per day guided by professional rangers in open game viewing vehicles with lots of animals. Other activities include swimming, tennis, craft and curio center, bar, lounges, and a game room. This item is valid for two years from the date of the auction with no blackout dates (subject to availability). The package is non-transferable to any third party or organization. Airfare, transfers and other extras not included. This item sells at a consignment cost of $2,500. Any donation amount above this will go towards Tuition Assistance. Consigner: African Eyes 107 Pearl Jam Tickets in London!* (see note on page 5) Value: $1,200 Have the ultimate concert experience in London’s Hyde Park at the BST Music Festival. The experience includes two American Express Summer Garden Tickets providing access to the American Summer Garden - an exclusive area offering bars, premium food outlets, additional comfortable seating, and separate toilet facilities. Access to the Ten Club viewing area to enjoy unbeatable views of all performers, allowing you to leave and return from the American Express Summer Garden into general admission as you wish. The date of the show is July 10, 2020, headlined by Pearl Jam with special guests, Pixies, White Reaper, and more. This experience is SOLD OUT and no longer available to the general public. Donor: Jay Marciano, AEG Presents 108 Bali Beach Escape Value: $4,075 A short taxi ride from the airport, Seminyak and Kuta but a world away from the bustle, the hidden gem of Sanur Beach sits on the calm southeastern coast of the island and is perched on some of Bali’s most beautiful waters. Boasting some of the most spectacular sunrises, seemingly endless beaches and a tranquil aura that is welcomed on an island escape, guests can truly unwind at Fairmont Sanur Beach Bali. Your trip will include 7-days/6-nights accommodations in a suite at the Fairmont Sanur Beach Bali. Amenities: Daily complimentary breakfast, bordered by a 200-meter stretch of striking golden beach, a 50-meter infinity-edged lap pool that looks out over the sparkling ocean, take advantage of the fully-equipped gym or unwind in blissful luxury at the award-winning spa. Donor: Deb Woodward
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The Berke Family
PROUD SUPPORTERS of DENVER ACADEMY,
DENVER ACADEMY THEATER AND THE NEW PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
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AUCTION PROCEDURES The amount you bid over the listed value is tax deductible (please consult with your tax advisor). Your purchase funds Tuition Assistance for Denver Academy students. Before bidding, read each description carefully. Pay close attention to all restrictions and limitations. Values are based on retail prices as provided by each donor. All items are non-exchangeable and non-refundable. Sales taxes will be added to your purchase at the end of the event. All hotels and air transportation are subject to availability and blackout dates may apply. Hotel nights must be consecutive unless otherwise stated. Expiration dates cannot be extended.
EL EC TRON IC B IDDI NG I NST RUCT I O NS : • You will receive a text message and/or an email message with a link directing you to the mobile bidding site. • To verify your name, select the “Yes!” button. • Search packages by number, keyword, or category and select the package you wish to bid on. • You can bid the next increment, set a max bid, or build a "Watch". list to watch packages that you might be interested in bidding on later. • Placing a max bid works just like eBay. If your max bid is the highest, the system will automatically bid in your favor until you are outbid or until the silent auction closes. • To place a straight bid, uncheck the max bidding box to turn the max bid feature off. • If you are outbid, you will receive an outbid text message. • To get back to the main screen, tap the icon. • To go to your list of bids and open items you are currently winning, select the button and select “My List”. • To find out what packages have no bids, select “No Bid Packages”. • The auction will close at 7:00 pm, Saturday April 18. Be sure to watch the event timer in the middle of your screen to get your final bids in before the auction closes. • Please email Michelle at michelle@bolderevents.com for help with online bidding. 2020 Gala
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AUCTION PROCEDURES You must input your credit card to participate in the auction. If no purchases are made, no charge will be made on your card. After final processing all credit card information will be deleted from the system.
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Bidding on live auction items is the same process as bidding on silent auction items. The completion of the Live Auction will take place during the virtual event. Once the auctioneer mentions that a live auction item is open, you can then bid on that item through your mobile device until the bidding is over. Acceptance of the high bid becomes a binding obligation to purchase. The auctioneer will announce the close of bidding and the highest bidder online will receive the item.
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All guests who are winning bidders will receive an email invoice. All items must be paid for in order to be picked up. Item pick up will occur on the Denver Academy Campus, dates and times to be decided.
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ALL SALES ARE FINAL. There will be no exchanges on items except where specified. Please note specifications, expiration dates, and limitations carefully before bidding on an item. Items not used will not be refunded. All services, trips, gift certificates, parties and similar items must be used within one year of the event unless otherwise noted, and are subject to availability. Taxes, tips and alcoholic beverages are generally not included in restaurant gift certificates. Every attempt has been made to catalog and describe the auction items correctly, but all items are sold “as is” with no warranties, expressed or implied. No statement contained in the catalog or made orally at the auction or elsewhere shall be deemed to be such a warranty, representation or assumption of liability. By purchasing, the buyer waives any claim for liability against either Denver Academy or the donor of the property or services and neither Denver Academy nor the donor of the property or services is responsible for any personal injury or damages to property that may result from the utilization of property or services sold. If an item is sold for more than fair market value, the difference between the purchase price and the fair market value is deductible as a donation. Where it is not possible to establish a fair market value for one-of-a-kind items, the purchase price will be presumed to be the fair market value, and no part of the payment will be considered a contribution. Please consult your financial advisor. Neither Denver Academy, Bolder Events, nor any agent associated with the 2020 DA Gala, shall assume responsibility for items not claimed.
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At Denver Academy we inspire and empower diverse learners. We also try to create a culture of “Cool, Smart, Fun and Funny People”. DA makes everything fun, from school projects to fundraising events! The Taddonio Family Foundation supports and appreciates DA’s ability to make everyone feel welcomed!
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AUCTION ITEM DONORS Adventure in Dance AEG Presents African Eyes Travel Alex and Ani A-Line Boutique Mary Allmaras Jason & Cindy Altberger Arvada Center for Arts and Humanities Ashley Schenkein Jewelry Design Aspen Blu Boutique Atagi Aesthetics Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar Banjo Billy’s Bus Tour Bark Box Graham and Heather Benes Kent and Valerie Berke Big Bill’s New York Pizza Big Daddy’s Burger Bar Blo Dry Bar Body Intel Bonnie Brae Ice Cream Boondocks Food & Fun Branch & Barrel Whiskey Chad and Toni Brenzikofer Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave Butler Rents Cafe Rio Casa Bonita Mexican Restaurant Center Strength Studios Century Casino Cripple Creek Century Casino Central City Cherry Creek Dance Chocolate Therapist Dwight and Julie Clasby Clyfford Still Museum Colorado Cider Company Comedy Works Common Threads Cook Street School of Culinary Arts Core Power Yoga Cranelli’s Dairy Queen Michael Davis Delafoto Portraits Denver Art Museum
Denver Center for the Performing Arts Denver Fencing Center Denver Museum of Nature and Science Dependable Cleaners Dinosaur Ridge Discovery Center Space Foundation Earth Treks Elite Island Resorts Elvis Cinemas Enstrom Candies F.u.e.l Salon and Spa FM Boutique Forney Museum of Transportation Amy Fournier Scott and Shannon Freund Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Management Tim and Jennie Fuhrer Dylan Geller Ryan Geller Georgetown Loop Railroad Stuart Gilman and Cathie Walker Glacier Ice Cream Glenwood Canyon Brewpub Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park Adam and Katie Goldsmith Guiry’s Color Source Jolene Gutierrez Michael and Wendy Handler James Harper Richard Hayward Tim Healy Hillstone Mack Hone Howl at the Moon In-Tea Jack and Jill Salon Jacquard Hotel Kachina Cantina Kiowa Creek Sporting Club Kokoro Restaurant LA NOUVELLE Fine Cleaners and Launderers Mike and Kiran Lane Jim Levinson Live Love Lash
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EXPERIENCE THE DENVER ACADEMY DIFFERENCE
Differentiated instruction and FUN for diverse learners, grades 1 to 12.
Day Camps, Athletics, Academics and Tutoring Dates TBD College & Transition Workshop August 3 - 5
denveracademy.org/summer
NEW THIS YEAR: DA SMART Lab camps! (Science, Math, Art, Robotics & Technology)
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AUCTION ITEM DONORS Lollicup Tea Zone Denver Lollipop Park Brad and Karen Lozow Jay Marciano Melrose and Madison Molly Brown House Museum Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage New Balance Cherry Creek North Italia Katherine O’Connor Officers Club Lowry Only Natural Pet Orangetheory Fitness Cherry Hills Paper Source Denver Park Hill Foods Pasty Republic Perch Denver Perfect Landing Restaurant Pet Station Scott and Heather Peterson Steve and Rachel Petrie Pho 95 Pinnacle Tactics Dan and Amanda Plank Heidi Plummer Puzzah! LLC Rockler Woodworking Rock’n and Jam’n Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids Rory’s Diner Royal Gorge Bridge & Park Santa’s Workshop Sarto’s Italian Eatery Savory Spice Shop SAZZA School of Rock Denver Frank Schultz Andy Shaff Sie Film Center Jill Simon Sol Girl Lingerie Solutions Lounge and Restaurant South Denver Fencing Academy Spavia
Rob Stettner Jennifer Stevenson Strater Hotel Suga Me Sweet Susan Loves William Boutique Syrup Taddonio Family Foundation, Inc. Tagawa Garden Store Tattered Cover Book Store Terra Bella Landscape Design The ART, a hotel The Bagel Deli and Restaurant The Crawford Hotel The Denver Zoo The Emporium The Maven The Melting Pot The Men’s Warehouse The Nectar Group The Original Pancake House The Woodhouse Day Spas Trans Fitness Trompeau Bakery Trout’s American Sportswear Mark and Aimee Twarogoski Urban Air John and Lisa Watts Sterling and Kerri Webb David Weiland Barney and Ann Wilson Wines for Humanity Deb Woodward Yanni’s Greek Restaurant Zone Fitness Club Thanks to additional donors who donated after the print deadline and are not listed here.
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GOLD SPONSORS
Where business and community converge. We are proud to support Denver Academy and the work they do to inspire and empower diverse learners.
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AUCTION ITEM DONORS
special thanks to our generous... SPONSOR LEVEL TABLE PURCHASERS OR DONORS Barney and Ann Wilson
REGULAR TABLE PURCHASERS OR DONORS Stuart Gilman and Cathie Walker Amy and John Messenger
SPONSOR LEVEL TICKET DONORS Tom & Sheryl Stefaniak Kent & Mary Lester Craig Knippenberg & Lisa Patterson Jennifer Stevenson Adam & Katie Goldsmith Peter & Bethany Parker Rehan & Aliya Hasan Tim Hartman David Askman & Mandy Rafool Michael Shehan
Thanks to the additional sponsor and patron level donors who made reservations after our print deadline and are not acknowledged here by name.
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To my best friend Will Butler, I will never leave your side. Love, Marlowe
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A N OV E R V I E W O F T H E 2 0 2 0
tuition assistance program WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF YOUR GIFT? Families receiving assistance share their life-changing stories… My son began DA as a freshman. He was nervous. Within a short time, he was a different child. He was happy! My only regret was that I did not send him sooner. I didn't think I could. I am a single parent and the sole support of my son. I never dreamt I could send him to Denver Academy. I am eternally grateful for the tuition assistance program. Without this program I have no doubt that my son would have dropped out of high school. I also have no doubt that he likely would not be here today. My deepest appreciation to all who made this possible for my son.” - Mother of a senior (Class of 2020) Our amazing son has become someone that we feel we have had the honor to meet for the first time, in so many ways. The depth of his thinking, the expansion of his creativity, the elevation of his self-awareness, and his capacity to advocate, trust, risk-take, and cultivate himself as a learner, is unparalleled. He now believes in himself. There is no greater gift that we could ever receive. We are so thankful, stronger, and better as a family, because of Denver Academy. Thank you, thank you, with all our hearts for the honor of getting to grow and experience our potential together with you!” - Parents of an 8th grader
TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM STATISTICS 2019-20 SCHOOL YEAR
Total Available For Awards:
$1,461,268 Funding Sources:
Operating Funds $850,000 Gala Proceeds $369,848 Endowment $150,287 Foundation Grants $75,000 Individual Gifts $10,660 Faculty/Staff Gifts $5,473
Number of Students Receiving Awards:
112
Percentage of Students Receiving Aid:
29%
Average Award per Student:
$13,047
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S I LV E R S P O N S O R S
Proud Sponsors of Denver Academy - Bryan & Kari Hassler
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thank you GALA COMMITTEE Mary Allmaras, Co-Chair Valerie Berke, Co-Chair Cindy Altberger Heather Benes Tammy Bishop Lauren Campbell Victoria Chen Mari Clair Amy Fournier Camie Freund Shannon Freund Jennie Fuhrer Tim Healy
Jill Jenkins Patricia Knobel Rachel Petrie Sonya Peterson Amanda Plank Bekah Stewart Ru Schanman Cathie Walker Alice Watson Kerri Webb
G A L A VO L U N T E E R S Bill Cimler Crystal Estrada Brad Lozow Emily Lozow
Jake Lozow Suzie Lozow Sylvia Simmons
D E V E LO P M E N T S TA F F Shelley Devitt Lori Hill Karen Lozow Sara Verhoestra Volunteer: Dwight Clasby The success of the Gala is only possible with the hard work and leadership of our many volunteers. If we have inadvertently omitted your name, please know that each and every one of you has made the success of this event possible.
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BRONZE SPONSORS
ClutchDesignStudio.com ClutchDesignStudio ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORS—COMMERCIAL | CIVIC | RESIDENTIAL | OFFICE | HOSPITALITY
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special thanks F O R I N - K I N D D O N AT I O N S A N D S E R V I C E S P R OV I D E D
Jim Levinson, Abel Martinez, Kent Wong and Micah Callis the DA Maintenance Crew
Anthony Slaughter, Austin Zaletel and Daisy Mena the DA IT Department
Sherry Halingstad, Jennifer Ochoa and Trudy Matlock the Front Desk and Accounting Staff
Camie Freund Event Decor
Happy Canyon Flowers Centerpieces
For additional donations made after our program deadline, we thank you.
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thank you advertisers INSIDE BACK COVER Denver Academy Parent Association (DAPA) FULL PAGE Kutak Rock, LLP HALF PAGE Creative Learning Systems Dave Askman Knippenberg, Patterson, Langley & Associates OfficeScapes Sonya Peterson QUARTER PAGE Ann Lampert Realty, Inc. Kokoro Restaurant EIGHTH PAGE Cherry Creek Pediatrics Dietmeier Orthodontics Galaxy Event Center LLC DBA Deep Space Party Time Rental Aimee Twarogowski Zarlengo & Kimmell, PC DA FAMILY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Wilson Family Bridget Harber Butler
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The secret of getting ahead is getting started. - Mark Twain
The secret of getting ahead is getting started. - Mark Twain
Kutak Rock salutes Denver Academy and the tuition assistance program.
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Congratulations to the cast and crew of The Unsinkable Molly Brown, along with the entire DA theater team for another great year of performances! The Berke Family
In the Campos EPC STEM SmartLab, our elementary students are experiencing
BOUNDLESS
LEARNING
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SEE THE IMPACT AT HTTP://BIT.LY/DENVERACADEMY
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sonya peterson EXPERIENCE • SERVICE • RESULTS! Denver Academy Parent Coldwell Banker Diamond Recipient and Coldwell Banker Top 5% 5280 5-Star Realtor past 6 years Denver Native
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BOA RD O F T RUST E E S
2019 - 2020 Kristy Taddonio Mullins, Chair Kent Berke Erica Bissette Carrie Burns Nikki Cady John Farnam Dylan Geller Adam Goldsmith Bryan Hassler Mary Lester
Steve Lockton Karen McNeil-Miller Amy Messenger Kim Pankratz Lisa Patterson, Vice Chair Steve Petrie Sheryl Stefaniak Barb Van Hare Barney Wilson
E X-O FFI CI O T RUST E E S Mark Twarogowski Headmaster Tim Healy Alumni Association President Barrie Bodden Faculty Representative Amanda Plank DAPA President
E M E RI T US T RUST E E S Dr. Ed Callahan Jim Dierker Dr. Nancy Gary Phil Johnson Steve Mooney Tim O'Connor
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DAPA is proud to support the Denver Academy Gala and recognizes that each member of our community is ONE IN A MILLION!
DEN VER ACADEMY PARENT ASS OCIATION
Parents Enriching the DA Community
BUILDING ON EXCELLENCE Help set the stage for success for our students
today and beyond
by supporting our Building on Excellence campaign
50th Anniversary Campaign Contact Karen Lozow in the Development Office 303.777.5870 Rendering of DA's new Performing Arts Building, Clutch Design Studio