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DE LA SALLE ACADEMY ANNUAL REPORT | 2025-2026

Our Mission De La Salle Academy is a transformative, independent middle school for academically talented students seeking greater educational access and opportunities in New York City, regardless of their financial means. We guide our students through a challenging, creative, and values-driven curriculum that inspires curiosity, confidence, and self-discovery. Rooted in the Lasallian tradition and in partnership with our families, our diverse community empowers students to lead with character, purpose, and generosity.

Newly revised and unanimously approved by the DLSA Board of Trustees in January 2026.

Dear DLSA Community, The 2025–2026 school year marked an important milestone in the life of our school: the successful completion of our Strategic Plan: TRANSFORM, which we launched just three years ago. Together, thanks to your support, we achieved the ambitious goals we set for ourselves, strengthening every aspect of our school while remaining deeply committed to the mission that has guided De La Salle Academy since its founding. This work culminated in a newly revised Mission Statement, unanimously approved by the Board of Trustees, after a comprehensive engagement with every constituency in the school, including alums, current students, parents, and trustees.

Thanks to your generosity, we have achieved all that we set out to do while continuing to uphold our needs-blind admissions policy, welcoming students who demonstrate academic promise regardless of their family's financial circumstances. We maintained our high academic standards while providing enriching experiences beyond the classroom. Your belief in our mission makes it possible for us to continue opening doors of opportunity, transforming lives, and preparing young people to become compassionate leaders in their communities. For your partnership, your trust, and your unwavering support, I offer my deepest gratitude.

While much has evolved, we remain the same at our core—our commitment to providing a transformative educational, moral, and communal experience at the critical moment of young adolescence. We continue to honor the generations of alums who have built our legacy and the enduring Lasallian values that define who we are. At the same time, we recognize that fulfilling our mission requires us to evolve in the ways that best serve today's students and families.

With deep thanks,

Whether through expanding academic opportunities, strengthening social and emotional support, investing in faculty, or enhancing our programs, every step forward has been guided by the same unwavering commitment to helping each student thrive.

Ángel Rubiel Gonzalez, Ph.D. ’99 Head of School

None of this would be possible without the extraordinary generosity of the De La Salle Academy community.

Dear Friends, On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I am honored to share with you the Annual Report for the 2025– 2026 academic year and to express our sincere gratitude for your steadfast support of De La Salle Academy. Our story began with an act of generosity. More than four decades ago, Brother Brian Carty, FSC, believed that talented young people from families of limited financial means deserved access to an exceptional education. That vision inspired a community of supporters who made De La Salle Academy possible, and it is that same spirit of generosity that continues to sustain our mission today.

As we look to the future, we do so with tremendous optimism. As one community, we have built on the vision that first inspired De La Salle Academy while strengthening our ability to serve generations of students yet to come. None of this would be possible without the generosity of our community. Thank you for believing in our students, investing in their futures, and carrying forward the legacy of opportunity that has defined De La Salle Academy from the very beginning.

You are part of that story. Because of your extraordinary commitment, this year De La Salle Academy reached new heights. Together, our community raised more than $3 million—the first time in our school's history we have surpassed this milestone. This remarkable achievement reflects far more than financial success. It is a powerful statement of confidence in our mission and in the transformative potential of every student who walks through our doors.

With heartfelt thanks,

Myles B. Amend Chair of the Board of Trustees

Every gift, whether directed to our Annual Fund, endowment, scholarships, teaching and learning, or the student experience, helps ensure that we remain true to our promise of a needs-blind education. Your generosity makes it possible for academically talented middle school students from across New York City to receive an exceptional education regardless of their family's financial circumstances. It also allows us to provide the academic, social, emotional, and character formation that prepares our students to thrive in high school, college, and beyond.

2025- 2026 Board of Trustees Ex Officio Brother Brian Carty, FSC (Founder, President Emeritus)

Myles B. Amend (Chair)

Linda Mattrella

Carlos Capellan '92 (Vice Chair)

Raymond J. McGuire (Chair Emeritus)

Lawrence G. Kemp (Treasurer)

Kelly A. Moore

Nicole Souffront (Secretary)

Asha Muldro '89

Richard Bilotti

Bonnie Oliva-Porter '96

Mark M. Castillo

Carlo Portes '91

Inhwa Chi '09

Tad Roach

Richard F. Conway

Ronald S. Rolfe (Chair Emeritus)

Trustees Emeriti

Zach Craun

Ava Seave

Robert Fox

Delilah De La Rosa '93

Dr. Michael Schmerin

Glenn Kort

Brother Lawrence Goyette, FSC

Andrew P. Solomon

Leslie Schine (Chair Emerita)

Michael C. Kempner

Steven Tejada '89

Vivian Taylor, Ed.D.

Andrew King

Jonathan D. Thier

Alan W. Wilkinson

Judith Glaser Marash

Peter J. Valenti III

Ángel R. Gonzalez Ph.D. ‘99 (Head of School)

Kenneth R. Marks

2025-2026 DLSA Leadership Team Ángel R. Gonzalez, Ph.D. '99 (Head of School) Michael Tapscott, Ed.D. '99 (Assistant Head of School) Candice Horton (Director of Finance and Operations) Dakota Martin (Administrative Manager) Mildred Morency (Director of High School Counseling) Maggie Moslander (Director of Teaching and Learning) Vinesha Phillip-Civil (Director of Enrollment) Severn Taylor (Director of Advancement)

2025-2026 Alum Council Trinee Adams '87

Emily Marti '90

Leonardo Alcivar '86

Shannon McPherson '05

Inhwa Chi '09

Jasmine Mitchell '95

Delilah De La Rosa '93

Michelle Muñoz-Machen '99

Jasmine Jimenez '11

Reade Rossman '12

Delilah Lora-Arez '97

Alexandra Sanchez-Spiker '88

2025–2026

Financials REVENUE

Tuition & Fees 8.5%

Contributions

$3,348,165

Endowment Draw

$901,935

Tuition & Fees

$409,346

Other

$136,672

TOTAL REVENUE

Endowment 18.8%

Contributions 69.6%

$4,796,118

EXPENSES

Salaries & Benefits

$3,339,844

Plant Operations

$661,496

Instructional/Admin.

$740,502

Advancement

$54,276

TOTAL EXPENSES

Other 2.9%

Instructional & Administration 15.4%

Plant Operations 13.8%

$4,796,118

Advancement 1.1%

Salaries & Benefits 69.7%

DE LA SALLE ACADEMY BY THE NUMBERS

96%

commute from outside Manhattan to our school in Times Square

130

students, drawn from across NYC

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48% Queens 31% Brooklyn 11% Bronx 6% outside the metro area 4% Manhattan

76%

2,000+ alumni

are students of color

13+

67%

first-generation Americans

95%

countries represented

languages spoken

from low- to moderateincome families

98%

100%

98%

receive financial aid

of alumni graduate high school

of alumni attend college

IMPACT Nearly every student at DLSA relies on financial aid to attend, and the school converts that investment into results that hold all the way through college—98% of alumni go on to earn a degree, proof that access, not zip code, is what determines whether a talented student gets the chance to thrive.

(Numbers reflect 2025-2026 school year)

DE LA SALLE ACADEMY ALUM ACHIEVEMENTS 95%

98%

attend independent, boarding, or specialized public high schools

attend college

98%

21%

receive high school scholarships and financial aid through our placement program

pursue graduate school

60%

DLSA alums work in 330 cities, in roles ranging from finance, law, and healthcare, to entertainment, tech, and education.

of alums have donated to DLSA

$1.6M+

donated by alums since founding

Every year, DLSA relies on the strength of its alumni community, engaging hundreds of alums through school visits, hometown gatherings, and campus events that deepen connections and keep this powerful network thriving. Their continued involvement is a testament to the lifelong bonds built at DLSA and the enduring strength of this community. Furthermore, five alums serve on faculty/staff and seven on the Board of Trustees - a lasting testament of the alumni dedication to DLSA.

"De La Salle expanded my sense of what was possible and set me on an unimaginable trajectory."

"DLSA taught me the power of community, integrity, and selfresponsibility."

"I learned the importance of vulnerability and leaning on a supportive community."

Temi Ifafore-Calfee ’95

Patricia Ureña ’02

Andy Lao ’09

Learn more at dlsanyc.org/alum or contact staylor@dlsanyc.org 6

CLASS OF 2026

High School Placement Bronx High School of Science Brooklyn Technical High School (2) Cardinal Spellman High School

Hewitt School LaGuardia High School of the Performing Arts Loomis Chaffee School

Chapin School

Mary Louis Academy

Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School

Marymount School (2)

Convent of the Sacred Heart Cristo Rey New York High School (2) Curtis High School: International Baccalaureate/Scholarship Honors Program

Masters School Monsignor McClancy School Northfield Mount Hermon School Notre Dame School (2)

Dominican Academy

Our Lady of Lourdes High School (Poughkeepsie)

Episcopal School (2)

Phillips Academy Andover (2)

Fordham Preparatory High School (4) Friends Seminary George School Grace Church School

Professional Performing Arts High School Queens High School for the Sciences at York College (2) Regis High School Trinity School

Hackley School

Westover School

Harvey School

Xavier High School

CLASS OF 2026

College Matriculation Babson College

State University of New York - Stony Brook

City University of New York - Baruch College

Syracuse University

Binghamton University

Tufts University (2)

Boston College

University of Buffalo

Boston University (3)

University of Connecticut

Brooklyn College

University of Florida

Columbia Greene Community College

University of Massachusetts

Columbia University

University of Mount St. Vincent

Emory University (2)

University of Pennsylvania

Fashion Institute of Technology

University of Richmond

George Washington University

University of Rochester

Harvard University

University of Texas - Austin

Lehigh University

University of Virginia

New York University (3)

University of Wisconsin

Northwestern University

Vassar College

Pitzer College

Wesleyan University (3)

Princeton University (2)

Williams College

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Yale University (2)

2026 Graduation Each year, it is a cherished DLSA tradition to invite a distinguished alum to return and address the graduating class at Commencement. At the Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony on June 12, 2026, Leonardo Alcivar ’86 continued this tradition, delivering a special address to our newest graduates “I’m deeply honored by your invitation today. I remember the very first day of De La Salle Academy. The classrooms smelled of fresh paint. The floors were shiny, sticky from heavy varnish. We were all new.

I felt terrible. But I learned the most valuable lesson I can share: Never make others feel smaller, just so you can feel bigger. True validation and recognition lie in humility and connection to others.

But I had this magic thing called a bus pass, was assigned my first locker like they had in high school movies, and there was a real science lab with frogs and beakers and fire!

When I sat where you do, I obsessed over my future. Will I make it? How will I know? Why are others smarter than me? What will others think if and when I ever fail?

Not the top academic student, I excelled where I could, showed curiosity, was accepted to my dream high school, Riverdale Country School, and went on to Kenyon College in Ohio.

If you are asking yourselves the same questions—trust me when I say: you are already a success. Full stop.

But De La Salle is the house that built me. I cherish the memory of learning—for the first time—from a Latino teacher from prestigious Harvard University. I thought: if another Latino from the same places as me could go to Harvard, why not me?

You earned your diplomas. You showed up—from Queens, from the Bronx, Brooklyn, even New Jersey—carrying everything that comes with being young in this city. You are resilient, you are capable, and you belong in every room you walk into.

I learned the importance of community. We loved hanging out before and after school. Long after the last class ended, our teachers would have to lock us out of the building to go home!

What separates those who thrive from those who struggle almost never comes down to talent. It comes down to character. Here are three non-negotiables I hope you’ll carry:

So, build your own culture of belonging—wherever you go. My most important memory is also my most embarrassing. I was not perfect, and what would eighth grade be without drama?

Character is your most important credential. Not your GPA, not your follower count on TikTok — your character. How you treat people when no one is watching. Whether you tell the truth when a lie would be easier.

Apparently, my friends and I were maybe having too good a time amongst ourselves. In the halls, in Central Park, maybe on trips to the corner bodega—we were always in on the joke. Apparently, not all our classmates were impressed.

Trust is the core of every successful relationship. Trust takes a lifetime to build—but when it goes, it bolts like lightning on a horse in the middle of the night. Guard it. Earn it. Never take it for granted.

One day, I was asked to report to the school office. I sat down, not knowing why I was there, until a school administrator shocked me with his question:

True leaders shine when their teams shine. Some people lead by fear. Those people are fools. Be the kind of leader you yourself would want to follow—one who empowers, communicates, and earns trust every single day.

He asked: “Do you know what a clique is?” I did not.

It’s been the honor of a lifetime to be here today. The future of De La Salle is now in your hands.

He said: “A clique is a group of people that exclude or make fun of others just because they can. They say and do things that make others around them feel less important, as if they don’t belong.”

So, come back often. Be a mentor. Help someone fight for a seat at the table. When there’s no room at the table, grab a folding chair. Tell your family you love them. Love yourself the way De La Salle loves you. Reach for the stars!”

You, Lenny,” he said, “are part of a clique. We don’t do that here.”

2026 Graduation Class Speaker Ana Lucia Ramirez ’26 ”Good afternoon, faculty, staff, administrators, members of the board, families, friends, and my fellow graduates. Class of 2026, do you all remember the first day of orientation? Sitting down in your advisory’s section in an awkward silence, and halflistening to Dr. G and Dr. T. Seems pretty long ago no? As of right now, the class of 2026 have attended De La Salle Academy for either 2 or 3 years. Those who’ve been here for three years, you’ve spent approximately 1,029 days here, that’s two years, nine months, and 25 days. Meanwhile, those who joined us in 7th grade, your time here comes to around 663 days, or one year, ten months, and 23 days. In that short time all of us have grown in so many ways. These ways being socially, emotionally, and if you know me, especially physically. The reason why I think we’ve grown so much in such a short time is because we were vulnerable with each other. We were willing to be our true characters and build authentic relationships.

In high school there is not enough time, so be yourself, be true to yourself, and love yourself, the same way you do with those who you hold dearest.

Through field trips 20 feet up in the trees doing obstacle courses, and screaming for staff. To retreats where we listened more or less 60 percent of the time, and stealing each other’s food at lunchtime. Looking back, I recall something Dr. G and Dr. T said at the beginning of the year. If you look to your left, to your right, behind you, and in front of you, these are the people that will be in your life if you allow them to be. These are the people who will pick up the call on a random Sunday at 3pm. These are the people who will stay on the line as long as you need to joke, to rant, or to cry to.

To wrap things up, I want to say that as our middle school chapter of our lives close, we are reminded how short and finite our lives are. Many of us are forced to go our separate ways. Yet we celebrate it today, and that's because although we have a finite time here on Earth, the opportunities are infinite. So truly, appreciate, be vulnerable with, and love those you see when you look to your left, to your right, behind you and in front of you.

However, it is not only with each other we have built connections, but also with the faculty we have fostered an honest and deep relationship. Through it being from the first and awkwardly silent advisories, to hearing stories from the adults in study hall. But it was also through our mistakes. Even if it took time, we were vulnerable and honest during times of mistakes. We admitted, repaired, and grew back a relationship even stronger than before. It is after struggle and adversity that we truly begin to bloom.

Thank you.”

After these 1,029 days, I noticed a common motivation on why we have moved on and grown from our mistakes. We simply don’t have enough time. Just like writing this speech, there is only so long I can keep revising and rewriting this until I have to present it all in front of you. The same way there is only so long you can keep convincing yourself out of it, before the opportunity has passed. The same way there is only so long you can put it off to the side before it is too late. What I’m trying to say is that there is a finite amount of time we have to complete what we aspire to. As we transition into high school, a place where we can start fresh, I want you to hold onto this lesson. In high school there is not enough time, so join that club, join that hang out after school, introduce yourself to a new friend group, and meet the teachers.

2026 Graduation Class Speaker Zenn Bong ’26 “Good afternoon, faculty, staff, administrators, members of the board, families, friends, and my fellow graduates. I want to begin by congratulating the Class of 2026. We did it! I remember when we walked into DLSA during orientation and Ms. Phillip-Civil took photos of all the incoming students. Some of us were scared, others excited for the journey to come. We never saw the photos so we almost forgot about them. Little did we know that we would look back at those same silly photos two or three years later at the eighth grade retreat. Those pictures showed more than physical growth. They showed emotional growth too. Middle school was not easy. Friendships changed, we faced challenges, and we took tests we didn't always feel ready for. But that's the point; middle school isn't supposed to be easy. Those challenges helped reveal who we are. They showed us our strengths, uncovered our passions, and taught us where we still need to grow. In other words, they helped us discover our gifts.

And that matters because during our journey at DLSA, we learned that everyone deserves care, support, and respect. Our gifts blossomed from those values.

Some of us discovered a gift for leadership. Others found gifts in art, science, athletics, music, writing, or simply being a good friend when someone needed support. We may not have all the answers about who we are yet, but we now know more about ourselves than we did when we first walked through these doors.

While AI can be a powerful tool, but it cannot choose to make people feel seen and heard. It cannot choose the values our gifts are rooted in. We have to use our gifts for good, because if we don’t, who will? Now it is up to us to use them. Our world faces many challenges: geopolitical conflicts, hunger, climate change, and countless other issues that affect people's lives every day. These problems can seem overwhelming, especially when we're only fourteen years old. But real change begins when people decide to use their gifts, no matter how small the first step may seem. You are not a copy and paste, you can learn from mistakes. Don’t just google stuff, dive deep into the topics and try to make a difference.

And now that we've begun to discover our gifts and prepare to go our separate ways, I want to ask a question: What are you going to do with them? We all want to make the world a better place, but it can be difficult to know where to start, especially when we're still figuring out who we are. So let's start with something that is very new and is changing our world every day: Artificial intelligence.

DLSA has given us the tools and helped bring our gifts to light. Now we can use those gifts to make the world more caring, supportive, and respectful.

AI is everywhere now. It can write essays, create art, compose music, and solve complex math problems in seconds. But as Fareed Zakaria said in his commencement address this year—a speech that Ms. Levins' and Ms. MacLeod's advisory students will probably recognize—our three-pound miracle called the human brain can do something no machine can.

But none of this would have been possible without the people who guided us along the way. I would like to thank everyone who has been part of this journey. First, I want to thank my classmates, the Class of 2026, for the friendships and memories we’ve shared. I’m so proud of all of you, and I know everyone here is too. I also want to thank the wonderful faculty and staff who guided us, supported us, challenged us and most importantly, cared for us. We truly appreciate you. And now, I want to take a moment to thank my family.

We can feel. We can experience joy, sadness, love, frustration, gratitude, and hope in WAYS no machine ever will.

I would also be remiss not to thank all of the families here today. Your love, sacrifices, and support have helped us reach this moment.

A machine can't ride a bike, enjoy a family dinner, run through sprinklers on a summer day, or feel snowflakes land on its nose. It can't laugh with friends, cry at a funeral, or give someone a hug when they need it most.

Class of 2026, don’t ever doubt that you have what it takes to make the world a better place. Congratulations, Class of 2026. And Go Jaguars!”

A machine can't feel what we feel today. And because it cannot feel compassion, it cannot feed the poor, visit the sick, or smile at someone having a bad day.

HOMECOMING Homecoming on November 24, 2025 welcomed a record number of high school alumni back to DLSA to reconnect with one another, reminisce, and celebrate the community they continue to share. The evening was a joyful reminder that the relationships formed at DLSA extend well beyond graduation, creating a lifelong sense of connection and belonging.

REUNION Our April 30, 2026 Reunion was a joyful celebration of the people and legacy that make DLSA so special. We proudly honored beloved former faculty member Mr. Hernando Hipolito—Mr. Hip— and rededicated the heart of our school as Legacy Hall, celebrating the Kelly alumni and generations of DLSA alumni whose generosity and commitment have opened doors for the students walking these halls today. DJ Justin Portes ’04 kept the celebration going with music throughout the evening.

8TH GRADE DINNER Under the twinkling lights of Legacy Hall, we gathered for our 8th Grade Dinner to celebrate our newest graduates and officially welcome them into the DLSA alumni community. Current parents shared heartfelt reflections on the guidance, partnership, and strong sense of community that supported their families throughout the middle school journey. The evening marked not only an important milestone for our students, but also a meaningful celebration of the families who encouraged, supported, and walked alongside them every step of the way.

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Reflecting on the past three years Bryson has spent at De La Salle, I can confidently say that he is growing into the young man he is meant to be. With the unwavering support of De La Salle Academy, along with the village that has stood beside me in raising him to be caring, respectful, and intelligent, Bryson has truly flourished. No child is perfect as they navigate life’s uncertainties and challenges, but with the guidance of a strong community, and now an extended family here at De La Salle, the future looks incredibly bright for the Class of 2026. Wherever life may take you, always remember the values and lessons you learned here. You’ve got this!

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—Harriet, mother of Bryson ’26

FOUNDERS AWARD 2026 Kenneth R. Marks At Commencement on June 12, 2026, De La Salle Academy honored longtime Trustee Kenneth R. Marks with the Founders Award, presented by fellow Trustee Rich Bilotti. The Founders Award recognizes an individual whose exceptional service and steadfast commitment embody the spirit of DLSA's founder, Brother Brian Carty—bestowed each year on a leader whose faith, vision, and generosity have been instrumental in building and strengthening the school. Ken joined the DLSA Board of Trustees in 1992, when the school was still finding its footing under Brother Brian's leadership. Over more than three decades of service, he helped establish DLSA as a nonprofit institution and steered it through some of its most financially uncertain years, never wavering in his belief that a De La Salle education could change students' lives. Alongside his wife, Mary Ellen (d. 2020), he helped welcome generations of new trustees and supporters into the DLSA family. Professionally, Ken built a distinguished career in finance and telecommunications — serving as Chief Financial Officer of Baron Point Financial, Ltd., Vice President for Merger Integration at Verizon Communications, and President and CEO of Global Directory Services Company, among other senior leadership roles at Nynex, BIS Group, and AGS Computers. He held a bachelor's degree from C.W. Post and an MBA from Harvard Business School, and chaired the Board of Trustees at Dominican College in Orangeburg, NY. This year's Founders Award carried particular weight: Ken passed away on April 28, 2026, just weeks before Commencement. His recognition at graduation stood as a tribute to a man Brother Brian Carty called "a good, good friend" and "a man of faith," one whose thirty-plus years of quiet, steadfast service helped build the very school that gathered that day to honor him. In the words of Trustee Rich Bilotti, “My last conversation with Ken was in early April to tell him that De La Salle was going to honor him at this Commencement Ceremony for his contributions over the past four decades. He was ecstatic. Ken loved this ceremony and attended almost every year. This year I am quite certain that he is looking down proudly at the Class of 2026 from a really special vantage point.”

IN MEMORIAM Brother David Detje, FSC (1937-2026)

This past April, on the birthday of John Baptist De La Salle, our community lost our dear Brother David Detje. As you all know, De La Salle is not only our namesake but the patron saint of teachers. John Baptist De La Salle’s radical vision for education in 17th-century France is what made schools like ours possible in the 21st century. Perhaps his greatest gift was instilling in his teachers a conviction that God, creation, and a transformative love could be found in our children and in the holy place of the classroom, that our work with students, day in and day out, was not simply transformational but sacred. Few people lived that conviction as fully as Brother David Detje. That he left us on De La Salle’s birthday feels fitting for a man who gave his life to this mission. As the story goes, over 40 years ago, Brother Brian dared to imagine what others said was impossible. With sheer will, faith, and stubbornness, he built a school where the children of working-class families, immigrants, communities of all faiths, and those on the margins could step boldly into their future. While Brother Brian had the vision, he did not do this alone. De La Salle’s strength is rooted in its people: our visionary founders, passionate faculty, the belief of our supporters, our beloved Kelly alums, and, of course, now our DLSA alums. Brother David was a key figure in this school's success. When Brother Brian established DLSA in 1984, Brother David served on DLSA’s first Board of Trustees. Born in Woodside, Queens, on August 6, 1936, Brother David was the oldest of three children. After graduating from high school, he joined the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools in 1954, and he remained a De La Salle Brother for over 70 years. Over those years, he served as a teacher and administrator at La Salle Academy in Providence, Mater Christi High School, the Martin de Porres Community Service Center, and La Salle Military Academy. From 1978 until 1984, he served as Visitor of the Long Island–New England District. (continued on next page)

IN MEMORIAM Brother David Detje, FSC (1937-2026) Brother David spent time in several countries in Africa, most notably Ethiopia, as a representative of the Lasallian Brothers. When he returned, he sat down again with Brother Brian and said simply, “I joined the Brothers to teach.” And that is exactly what he did. In September 1990, Brother David began a remarkable 32 years of service to De La Salle Academy. He served as an administrator, math teacher, and department chair, taught chemistry, astronomy, religion, morals and ethics—and just about anything else the School needed him to teach. We could highlight his many gifts and talents as a mathematician, scientist, master scheduler, van driver, cook, card writer, and athletic director. But perhaps his greatest contribution to our lives was his courses on faith and values, including the Faces of God course, which explored different ways of encountering God in one’s life, regardless of faith background, along with his courses on morals and ethics. His booming voice, but more importantly, his invitation to build a set of non-negotiable values and community, has deeply impacted generations of LaSallians, even to this day. For many of us, Brother David was more than a master teacher; he embodied a caring adult and an older brother. He had a way of being both unapologetically firm and generously caring. He was generous of spirit and generous with his time, and he held every single member of the DLSA community to the highest possible standard. Any alum fortunate enough to have class with him benefited from the special care he took with each and every student. The daily math quizzes. The trains in Room 11. The deep bass of his voice in the Christmas choir. Weekend trips in the school van to the Brothers’ house by Lake Taghkanic. Nights spent gazing at the stars in upstate New York for his astronomy class. And for so many, there was the comfort, wisdom, and understanding he offered after a bad grade, a difficult day, or a challenge at home. Brother David had an immeasurable impact on generations of LaSallians. He helped shape not only their experience at De La Salle Academy, but some of their most lasting memories of young adolescence—and of what it meant to have an adult truly know, care for, and believe in them. Alums and colleagues from every decade have shared many fond memories of him over the past months. Too many for me to share all in one evening. I, too, have many personal memories I’d love to share, but perhaps one of the greatest inheritances I received from my dear Brother David was a love for contemplation and deep reflection, which I had the privilege of nurturing in Room 11 on 97th Street. In the spirit, I leave you with an excerpt from Richard Bach’s Jonathan Livingston Seagull, which I first encountered with Brother David. “You will begin to touch heaven, Jonathan, in the moment that you touch perfect speed. And that isn’t flying a thousand miles an hour, or a million, or flying at the speed of light. Because any number is a limit, and perfection doesn’t have limits. Perfect speed, my son, is being there.” Brother David, on behalf of the DLSA community, thank you for the gift of your “thereness.” Live Jesus, Our God, Love in our hearts. Forever.

—Ángel Rubiel Gonzalez, Ph.D. ’99 Head of School

DLSA ENDOWMENT NEWS Building De La Salle Academy's Future, Gift by Gift We gratefully acknowledge the generations of donors who have supported De La Salle Academy’s endowment since 1986. Their generosity has strengthened our mission and created a lasting foundation for generations to come. We are grateful to those who established and supported the endowed funds listed below, each reflecting an enduring commitment to DLSA’s future. 2014 Capital Campaign Fund Cultural Enhancement Fund 40th Scholarship Endowment Fund Anthony Smith ’03 Annual Alum Lecture and Workshop Series Catholic High School Fund Erica Cooke Ajayi ’94 Endowment Fund

"The DLSA Endowment is essential to our long-term stability, safeguarding our mission and values for generations to come. These gifts strengthen the pillars that define our community: academic excellence and equitable access." — Ángel R. Gonzalez, Ph.D. '99, Head of School

Highlighting Three Extraordinary Endowment Gifts We are taking the opportunity to acknowledge three extraordinary gifts that strengthened the DLSA Endowment in 2026, our most powerful tool for guaranteeing the School's mission for generations to come. Together, these gifts total $895,000—expanding cultural opportunities for students, deepening our scholarship and tuition assistance resources, and safeguarding equitable access to a De La Salle education long into the future. We are incredibly grateful for all who have supported the endowment of our school.

$895,000 in new endowment gifts this year

$500,000

$260,000

$135,000

A Transformative Anonymous Gift

The Carty Family Gift

Estate of Dr. Joan Eliasoph

One of the most significant philanthropic contributions in DLSA's history. Half of this gift establishes a new Cultural Enhancement Fund, expanding students' access to New York City's museums, theaters, concerts, and live performances. The other half strengthens tuition assistance, reinforcing DLSA's commitment to equitable access.

Made in honor of the Christian Brothers, this gift celebrates the Carty Family's enduring commitment to equitable education in New York City and strengthens DLSA's scholarship endowment for generations of future students.

A generous bequest is designated to strengthen DLSA's scholarship endowment, ensuring even more students can access the lifechanging education at the heart of the School's mission.

THE LEGACY GIVING SOCIETY Your legacy is their future The DLSA Endowment sustains academic excellence and equitable access so future generations can benefit from a transformative De La Salle education. Planned giving is a meaningful way to strengthen that future and may also offer financial or tax advantages for you and your loved ones. Recently, DLSA received a generous estate gift that will have a lasting impact on our students. Our only regret is that we did not know of the donor’s intentions during her lifetime, when we could have thanked her and celebrated her generosity. If you have included DLSA in your estate plans—or are considering doing so—we hope you will let us know. We would be honored to thank you and recognize the legacy you are creating.

Ways to Make a Planned Gift Include: INCLUDE A BEQUEST IN YOUR WILL

Name DLSA as a beneficiary in your will or trust. A bequest can be structured in several ways and may be directed to a purpose meaningful to you. RETIREMENT ACCOUNT BENEFICIARY

Naming DLSA as a beneficiary of a retirement account can be a tax-efficient way to support the School while preserving other assets for loved ones. ESTABLISH A LIFE INCOME PLAN

Make a gift to DLSA while providing lifetime payments for you, your spouse, or another designated beneficiary. CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY

A gift of $25,000 or more in cash or appreciated securities can provide fixed payments for life; a portion of those payments may be tax-free for a period of time. CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST

For gifts of $100,000 or more in cash, appreciated securities, or real estate, a charitable remainder trust can provide a flexible lifetime income stream, with the remainder ultimately benefiting DLSA.

Thank you for considering a gift that will help secure DLSA’s future for generations to come. Questions or ready to share your plans? Please contact Severn Taylor, Director of Advancement, staylor@dlsanyc.org De La Salle Academy is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization (EIN 13-3228140). Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax, legal, or financial advisor regarding your individual circumstances.

CONTRIBUTORS Our deepest thanks to everyone who supported DLSA in 2025–2026. Because of the extraordinary generosity and commitment of our donors, we celebrated our strongest fundraising year yet, raising $2.64 million. Nearly 90% of our operating budget is made possible through charitable contributions, and we are profoundly grateful to every donor whose support allows us to provide an exceptional DLSA education to our students and families. * Honors those who have given for five or more consecutive years. + Recognizes new donors.

$100,000 and above Estate of Patricia Butler+ The Carty Family Charles and Marjorie Holloway Foundation* Estate of Dr. Joan Eliasoph

Lawrence & Patricia Kemp* Mother Cabrini Health Foundation* The Robert and Kate Niehaus Foundation* Ava Seave & Bruce Greenwald* ANONYMOUS+

$50,000 - $99,999 Richard Bilotti & Jo-Anne Williams* Mary & Pat Duff*

Matthew McLennan & Melanie McLennan Lazenby* Ronald Rolfe & Sara Darehshori*

$25,000 - $49,999 Brothers of the Christian Schools* Children's Scholarship Fund* Rafael Collado '68 Richard DeMatteis+ Judith Glaser Marash & Alan Marash John W. Jordan II*

Kaplen Brothers Fund* Kelly Moore Thomas & Jill Robey* Wallace and Baum Family Foundation* ANONYMOUS

$15,000 - $24,999 Jeff & Kate Baum* Catherine & Joseph Aresty Foundation* Inhwa Chi '09 Richard Conway & Greta Weil* Erica Cooke Ajayi '94 & Michael Ajayi Anthony and Christie de Nicola Foundation

Marion Driscoll* Michael Kempner & Victoria Greenleaf* Glenn Kort Bernard & Patricia McElhone* Stavros Niarchos Foundation Peter Valenti, III & Karen Valenti*

$10,000 - $14,999 Axe-Houghton Foundation* Ethan Binder & Gaynor Cunningham Brooklyn Benevolent Society* Claire & Michael Casey* Sarah Jane & Christopher Cox Paul Gearen Barbara Green* Susie Hauge* The Hummel Family+

Albino & Robin Rocchi* Michael Schmerin, MD & Dafna Schmerin* Nicole Souffront & Ricardo Toro* The Parsons Foundation* Margaret Woolley John Xefos '68 Basil & Jessica Zirinis ANONYMOUS

CONTRIBUTORS $5,000 - $9,999 Arthur Loeb Foundation Timothy Brosnan & Claire O'Brien* Carlos Capellan '92 & Diana Capellan* Dominique Cherebin Martinez '99* Mary Chiulli & Robert Moore* Dona & Gordon Crawford Mr. & Mrs. Elias+ Christopher Finn* Hyde and Watson Foundation J.W. Kaempfer+ Rebecca Lainovic Linda Mattrella & Bruce Katz*

Carlo Portes '91 & Marion Lim* Jon Santemma & Jennifer Okin Reisenbach Philanthropies Clifford Ross Michael Schneider, MD* Andrew Solomon & Elizabeth Bartman* Carlos Souffront Matthew Stover The Fascitelli Family Foundation* Charlie & Sandra Toy* Joseph Wang '11*

$1,000 - $4,999 AEA Investors SBF LP Steven Alfond, MD Judi Allen Ruben Alvero* Mr. Myles Amend & Mr. Marc Thomas* Amy Binder Constance Olivia Birkelund Amaya Capellan '95 & Alison Perelman David & Josie Carmona* Thomas & Mary Helen Carroll* Raymond Carty* Arlene Casey '11* Alex Cho & Joon Paik+ Delilah De La Rosa '93* Thomas DeLong & Vineeta Vijayaraghavan* Brother David Detje, FSC* Catherine Dwyer* Brian Egan '70 Dulce Escano-Cazar Eve Gardner-Bhagat '86 & Kanav Bhagat James & Dorene George GitHub Lesley Glenn Harriett Glover-Harrison* Zhen Zhen Gong '08 Miguel Gonzalez '90 & Kathryn O'Keeffe* Diana Greenwald & Hugues Le Bras* James Hallowell Michael Harrison & Barbara Nastro* Ernie & Marilyn Hipolito*

Hoffman-Bravy Charitable Foundation* Michael Jacobson Ajit & Indrima Jain Leelamma Joseph Jill Kafka Thomas Kelly, Ph.D.* Giles Kemp Marcin Kisiel+ Seth Klarman Alison & Jimmy Knight Janet Kraus* Yee Ling Elaine Lau '93* Shelly Lazarus Sungchul Lee* Dr. Joseph Lowry, GP1̀8* Robert Luke* Gary & Laura Maio Emily Marti '90* Gerald & Lucille McCarthy* Rebecca McKillop Roger Mooney & Linda Wright* Jayanth Moparty+ Morgan Stanley Foundation Morgan Stanley Matching Gift Program Sheila Mossman* Asha Muldro '89* Raymond Navarrete '69 New York Life Insurance Company* Steve Rautenberg* Vladic Ravich '98*

Ivan Richards '96* Dr. Tor Richter & Karen Esch* Salesforce Matching Gift Program Ted & Lori Samuels Aliya J. Sanders '99* Robert Scott '96* Ryan J. Sit '06* Silda Spitzer* Carmen Sterling Marc Sulam Jon Thier & Virginia Ryan* Dr. Rosemary Thomas-Mohtat ’91 & Davoud Mohtat* Francisco Trueba* Charlotte Yaqing Wen '05 Alan & Cynthia Wilkinson* Steven Witzel Richard Zinman Thomas Ogden Bonnie Oliva-Porter '96* Joe & Amy Perella* Andrew Perez* Kenneth Posner Tom & Sandra Quinn* Kevin & Loretta O'Reilly Gloria Odusote '05* ANONYMOUS ANONYMOUS* ANONYMOUS*

CONTRIBUTORS $500 - $999 Gladys Arzola Michael & Mary Bachynsky* Michael Blumstein & Eve Caligor* BNP Paribas Barrin Bonet & Sumie Tanaka Melvin Boone '06* Evelyn Bueno* Valerie Caproni Melissa Carlo Gonzalez '87* Mark Castillo* Eddie Concepcion '94* Zach Craun & June Ng* Albert Cruz '67 Dr. & Mrs. John Farrelly, P'18* Ángel R. Gonzalez '99 & Carla Espana*

Nathalie Gonzalez-Cruz '01* Sheldon Graham & Theresa C. Oakley* Mary Henry* Peter Jennings Elizabeth Jimenez-Cregan & David Cregan Allison Jones '99 Juli Kalaj '07 Andrew & Margaret King Cynthia Licalsi Moody's* Marc Moser Arthur Musni Gerard Musto Taino Ortiz '96 Christopher Padilla '96*

Theodore Perez '12 Justin Portes '04 Olga Prince Irene Protasio-Deslandes* Carolyn Quadarella & Paul Kallina Rosalind and Christopher Rossevelt+ Adrian Salonga '92 John Schrynemakers Kathryn Shorts & Daoud Awad Robert Smith+ Marek Sudol Steven Tejada '89* Anad Thomas '90* Sandra Walters Deborah Winshel & Michael Harpe

Under $500 Aminah Abdul-Majeed '98 Kwaku Abrokwah '95* Mark & Patricia Adler* Daniel & Karen Ahn Edward Ahn '15 Joan Ai Anu Akinbamidele '07 Chimdi Alagor '12 Leonardo Alcivar '86 & Amelia Alcivar* Qiana Alexander '92* Octavia Alford '93* Ruth Altchek Jessica Alverio-Caron '92* Amalgamated Charitable Foundation+ Jasmin Animas-Tapia '13 ANONYMOUS Michael Appell+ Eleanor Applewhaite Vina Ariyaprakai '92* Christine Arrington* Marcos Arzola '25+ Angie & Norman Atkins* Austin Community Foundation Stephanie Awekey Braeden Awekey-Jiles '26+ Jada Badillo '15 Kyungkwang Bae+ Annie Balla Jennifer Banner Sobers '94* Elan & Jeff Barish Zoii Barnes-Scott '09 Alexis Barreto Beverly Bartow* Tal & Irene Basloe Saraf* Khalib Bell '99 Carlos Belmont '11+ Scott Bennett+

Gardell Betancourt '89 Ismael Betancourt Jr. & Anna Betancourt William & Mary Jane Bishop Andrew Biskin Barbara Blecka* Carl Boisrond '08* John-Paul Bonilla '07 Mason Bourne '20+ Mirella Brussani* Alyssa Bueno '10 Carolina Tenecela '11 Elizabeth Campolo Sean Carlin* Nadine Carroll '93* Daniel Carty Declan Casey '13 Maria Cesa* Caroline Chang Pin-Jen & Sheila Chen Ping Chen Emily Chen '16 Dohyun Cho & Hoyoung Lee Heeyoung Cho Tashi Chodon+ Ai Ling Choo+ Diane & Anthony Cipollone Cisco+ Harold Clarke Edith Cofie '10 Ann Cohen Charles & Judith Coleman* Jeffrey Collins Daniel & Tegan Conlon* Yanin Contreras+ Erica Corbin* Yamnia Cortes '98* James Cotter '69

Flor Marie Cruz '02 Leon Cruz '96 Axl Cruz-Garcia '09 Jack Cuneo* Daquan T. Daly '08* Yaw Darkwa '99 Estela Dayao-Portes Frances Delfin '09 Marielana Depaul-Facchiano Kachenta Descartes '07 Kadiata Diallo '13 Abdoul Diallo '14 Robert & Elizabeth Dickman Felicia Dixon '09 Tsering Dolkar Dawa Dolma+ Dickey Dolma+ Lobsang Dolma John & Maureen Doran* Vincent Dotoli* Shirley Douglas+ Justin Douglas '00 Margaret Downs & Henry Zachary Mary Driscoll & Luke Hill* Elena Dunn-Barcelona '10 Monika Dworakowski '08 Meryeme Elalouani '16 Maria Eusebio Sasha Ewan '01 Roxana Fariborz Sean Farrelly '18 George Fasanelli '69 John & Emalie Feerick* Victoria Felix Iliana Feliz '02 Oswald Figueroa

CONTRIBUTORS Under $500 Marisol Flores William Flynn & Carolyn Robinson* Denise Fontanez-Rodriguez Bryson Fosu '26+ FTI Consulting+ Mykwain Gainey '97 Regina Galleher* Quincy Gambrell '94 Stephen Ganns Melissa Garcia '09* Joseph Garcia* Terrence George Jeanna Ghong Erica Glenn '96 Roberto Gomez+ Wanda Gonzalez Otto Gonzalez '70 Alexander and Ruth Gonzalo Diva Goodfriend-Koven Google Matching Gift Program* Gail Gordon* Julie Gordon-Hert Brother Lawrence Goyette, FSC* Carla Graubard Iga Gray '96* Stephany Green '93 Ellen Griesedieck-Posey Angel Guzman '95* Shebra Hall '93 & Brian Hall* Martien & Neal Halvorson-Taylor Jeremey Ham '27+ Jamie Ham '28+ Alison Y. Hao-Smith '99* Martin & Theresa Helldorfer* Janae Henderson '87 Kenneth & Paulette Henry* Reginald Henry '71 Amy Hernandez '05 Karen Hernandez '15 Magee Hickey Salembier & Rick Salembier Joyce Ho '12 Hoa Hoang '88 John & Lucia Hoffman Daniel & Lisa Hollywood Thomas Horan '68 Carolyn & Peter Horn+ Mark-Anthony Hudson '14 Edward Hutcheson Hiba Imad '16 Eilleen Ingram Willis '93 & Shadeed Willis* Mary-Elaine Jenkins Christina Johnson '91* Daryn Johnson '95* Kellyann Jones-Jamtgaard '99 Barbara Jordan Olivera Kalaj '11 Maya Karmaker '16+ Robert Katz*

Nicole Kaufmann Nabil Khan '07 Shivam Khatri '13 Gwisun Kim* Jueun Kim Seon-Myung & Kyu Jeong Kim* Voice Kim Yoojin Kim Sung Joon Kim '12 Christopher Kim '17 Anetta Klemens-Klencner Yejin Ko Marie Konstance Samantha Koss* Lorenzo Krakowsky Sarah-Ann Kramarsky William Kurta '68 Scott Kushner+ Omolola Kuye '03 Mendo Lama Ray Lane Karen Lao Andy Lao '09 Stallworth Larson+ Jennifer Latourette+ Marc Lawrence-Apfelbaum Jason Leder & Amanda Perez Leder Eun Lee In Ho Lee Jimmy Lee Sanghee Lee+ Andrew Lee '23 Claire Lee '23 Eric Lee '25+ Stephanie Leo '02 Story & Jim Leonard+ Sandra Levin* Isabella Lewin '25 Yan Li & Lei Feng* Soobin Lim '03 Selina Liu '11 Lily Liu '17 Izabella Lizarazo '16 Zeana Llamas '11* Eliomar Lopez '15 Yovanka Lopez '16 Tony Lopresti & Dianne Dragonetti Delilah Lora-Arez '97 Amie Lu '18 Charlotte Lucas '10 James & Helen Luciano+ Loretta Lundberg Jennine Lynes '97+ Kaicy MacLeod Watanabe Carl Majette '97* Amelia Maldonado Imani Maliti '14 Christine Manaloto+

Mona Marcel* Brandon Marte '15 Dakota Martin Paul & Margaret Martinetti* Colleen McGeehan+ Laureen McKenzie '97 Juvelisse Medrano '17+ Alex Meleney Domenique Meneses '12 Evelyne Michaud* Microsoft Matching Gifts* William & Janise Mitchell* Louis Monoyudis Amanda Mooney '16+ Maria Cristina Morales & Jose Luis Herrera+ Joyce Moran '11 Lindsay Moran '13 Mildred Morency Mildred Morency Tanirah Morgan '12 Saki Mori Bartolome & Myrna Munoz* Michelle Munoz-Machen '99* Annabelle Na '20* Yolande Nanji & Leopold Fasseu* Udee Narayan '96 Marilyn Narvaez-Vasquez '87 Duane Neil Taureen Newland '96* News Corp Giving Nevlyn Nicholson* Robert Noble '24+ Steven Noga William O'Connell Michael O'Neill Jonathan Offenkrantz & Deborah Gordon Omasanjuwa Ofuya '01+ Ademola Ogunsanya '15 Constanza Ontaneda Jenny Orellana Rosie Orens Charisse Padilla '95 Iwona Panek Kelly Park Wei Ke & Huo-Lei Peng+ Rosemary Peralta '04+ Vinesha Phillip-Civil* Meilan Piao Michael Pilla '69 Caissa Powell '86+ Dorothy & Eric Prideaux Blesserene Punzalan Kazacos '97 Bob & Encarnita Quinlan Lisha Rabeje '13 Sahadeo Ramharrack '99 Altagracia & Jose Ramirez+ Jason Rawlins '96 & Rebecca Rawlins Sam Rittenberg

CONTRIBUTORS Under $500 Roslyn Rivas '09* Iris Rivera Luis Rivera '94 Ashley Rivera Cobo '10 Tad Roach Debbie Robinson Dana Robinson Sofer & Andrew Sofer* Martin Rogers & Francine Nolin Rogers Wanda Rosario Vazquez Steven Rosenbaum & Pamela Yoder* Royal Bank of Canada Amy Ruiz '99 Ampa Saekow Ariel Sanchez '11* Maria Santa Gene & Lucille Santarelli* Vincent Santilli Rabbi Charles Savenor+ Nora & Homer Schaaf Rachel Schneider & Ben Marks Andrew Schrynemakers '11 Adriana Sclafani '07 Paul Seave & Meryl Shader* Select Equity Group Foundation+ Jenny Shaw '00 Kaji Sherpa Tsering Sherpa Tenzin Sherpa '15

Annette Shin '14 Ronald Singer SMBC Global Foundation Roy Smith '69 Elizabeth Song '04* Hyeop Song '11 Aidan Song '23 Franklin Spalding Judy Stone Matthew Suzuki Paige Sweet Brian Tan '11 Severn Taylor & Scott Switzer Avanti Taylor-Brown '94* Lovelie Tejada '06 Justin Thomas '09* George Thomas* Noni Thomas López, Ed.D+ Romela Torres Cesar Torres & Mariko Lockhart-Torres Toyota+ Nicholas Tsikitas '89 Micah Umeh '15 Patricia Urena '02 Yaneli Valderrabano '19 Jeniffer Valdez '04 Luis Valentin* Herve Varenne*

Geoff & Catherine Vaughn Lily Vaughn '16 David Vega+ Dennis Vellucci & Patricia McLaughlin* Stephen Vinsavich* John Volquez '09* Betsy Vorce* Katherine Walker & Robert Hofmann* Jimol Walker '87* Jason Walsh+ Michael & Karla Ward+ Georgia Wei '08* James Welby* Steve Wendel Genevieve Wetmore Simone Williams Elizabeth Woolley Jing Wu Yahoo Ad Tech LLC* Dickyi Yangzom Peter Yevoli Steven Zaleznick Katia Zapata Tanaka '92 Milcah A. Zewdie '06 Jimmy Ziomek+ Sonam Zompa+ Dan Zwerski+ ANONYMOUS

ALUMNI PARTICIPATION Alumni Giving Overall 11% Participation (based on contactable alums) We are deeply grateful to the many DLSA alums who gave back this year, contributing more than $126,000, an extraordinary $20,000 increase over the previous year. Every gift is a meaningful expression of the lasting connection our alums have to DLSA and their commitment to ensuring that future generations of students have access to the same transformative opportunities. To every alum who made a gift: thank you. Your generosity, loyalty, and belief in DLSA strengthen our School today and help carry its mission and legacy forward for generations to come. * Honors those who have given for five or more consecutive years. + Recognizes new donors. CLASS OF 1986 – 13% PARTICIPATION

Leonardo Alcivar* Eve Gardner-Bhagat Caissa Powell+

CLASS OF 1989 – 11% PARTICIPATION

Gardell Betancourt Asha Muldro* Steven Tejada* Nicholas Tsikitas CLASS OF 1992 – 17% PARTICIPATION

Qiana Alexander* Jessica Alverio-Caron* Vina Ariyaprakai* Carlos Capellan* Adrian Salonga Katia Zapata Tanaka

CLASS OF 1995 – 14% PARTICIPATION

Kwaku Abrokwah* Amaya Capellan Angel Guzman* Daryn Johnson* Charisse Padilla

CLASS OF 1987 – 15% PARTICIPATION

Melissa Carlo Gonzalez* Janae Henderson Marilyn Narvaez-Vasquez Jimol Walker* CLASS OF 1990 – 11% PARTICIPATION

Miguel Gonzalez* Emily Marti* Anad Thomas* CLASS OF 1993 – 25% PARTICIPATION

Octavia Alford* Nadine Carroll* Delilah De La Rosa* Stephany Green Shebra Hall* Eilleen Ingram Willis* Yee Ling Elaine Lau* CLASS OF 1996 – 29% PARTICIPATION

Leon Cruz Erica Glenn Iga Gray* Udee Narayan Taureen Newland* Bonnie Oliva-Porter* Taino Ortiz Christopher Padilla* Jason Rawlins Ivan Richards* Robert Scott*

CLASS OF 1988 – 1% PARTICIPATION

Hoa Hoang

CLASS OF 1991 – 13% PARTICIPATION

Christina Johnson* Carlo Portes* Rosemary Thomas-Mohtat* CLASS OF 1994 – 19% PARTICIPATION

Jennifer Banner Sobers* Eddie Concepcion* Erica Cooke Ajayi Quincy Gambrell Luis Rivera Avanti Taylor-Brown*

CLASS OF 1997 – 14% PARTICIPATION

Mykwain Gainey Delilah Lora-Arez Jennine Lynes+ Carl Majette* Laureen McKenzie Blesserene Punzalan Kazacos

ALUMNI PARTICIPATION CLASS OF 1998 – 7% PARTICIPATION

Aminah Abdul-Majeed Yamnia Cortes* Vladic Ravich*

CLASS OF 2001 – 10% PARTICIPATION

Sasha Ewan Nathalie Gonzalez-Cruz* Ofuya Ofuya+

CLASS OF 2004 – 9.5% PARTICIPATION

Rosemary Peralta+ Justin Portes Elizabeth Song* Jeniffer Valdez CLASS OF 2007 – 13% PARTICIPATION

Anu Akinbamidele John-Paul Bonilla Kachenta Descartes Juli Kalaj Nabil Khan Adriana Sclafani

CLASS OF 2010 – 9% PARTICIPATION

Alyssa Bueno Edith Cofie Elena Dunn-Barcelona Charlotte Lucas Ashley Rivera Cobo

CLASS OF 1999 – 25% PARTICIPATION

Khalib Bell Dominique Cherebin Martinez* Yaw Darkwa Ángel Gonzalez* Alison Y. Hao-Smith* Allison Jones Kellyann Jones-Jamtgaard Michelle Machen* Sahadeo Ramharrack Amy Ruiz Aliya J. Sanders* CLASS OF 2002 – 10% PARTICIPATION

Flor Marie Cruz Iliana Feliz Stephanie Leo Patricia Urena

CLASS OF 2000 – 5% PARTICIPATION

Justin Douglas Jenny Shaw

CLASS OF 2003 – 5% PARTICIPATION

Omolola Kuye Soobin Lim

CLASS OF 2005 – 10% PARTICIPATION

Amy Hernandez Gloria Odusote* Charlotte Yaqing Wen

CLASS OF 2008 – 12% PARTICIPATION

Carl Boisrond* Daquan T. Daly* Monika Dworakowski Zhen Zhen Gong Georgia Wei*

CLASS OF 2011 – 27% PARTICIPATION

Carlos Belmont+ Carolina Tenecela Arlene Casey* Olivera Kalaj Selina Liu Zeana Llamas* Joyce Moran Ariel Sanchez* Andrew Schrynemakers Hyeop Song Brian Tan Joseph Wang*

CLASS OF 2006 – 10% PARTICIPATION

Melvin Boone* Ryan J. Sit* Lovelie Tejada Milcah A. Zewdie CLASS OF 2009 – 22% PARTICIPATION

Zoii Barnes-Scott Inhwa Chi Axl Cruz-Garcia Frances Delfin Felicia Dixon Melissa Garcia* Andy Lao Roslyn Rivas* Justin Thomas* John Volquez* CLASS OF 2012 – 14% PARTICIPATION

Chimdi Alagor Joyce Ho Sung Joon Kim Domenique Meneses Tanirah Morgan Theodore Perez

ALUMNI PARTICIPATION CLASS OF 2013 – 10% PARTICIPATION

Jasmin Animas-Tapia Declan Casey Kadiata Diallo Shivam Khatri Lindsay Moran Lisha Rabeje

CLASS OF 2016 – 15% PARTICIPATION

Emily Chen Meryeme Elalouani Hiba Imad Maya Karmaker+ Izabella Lizarazo Yovanka Lopez Amanda Mooney+ Lily Vaughn

CLASS OF 2014 – 7% PARTICIPATION

Abdoul Diallo Mark-Anthony Hudson Imani Maliti Annette Shin

CLASS OF 2017 – 5% PARTICIPATION

Christopher Kim Lily Liu Juvelisse Medrano+

CLASS OF 2015 – 15% PARTICIPATION

Anonymous* Edward Ahn Jada Badillo Karen Hernandez Eliomar Lopez Brandon Marte Ademola Ogunsanya Tenzin Sherpa Micah Umeh YOUNG ALUMNI SOCIETY (CLASS OF 2018-2025)

Thank you to our youngest alums, who chose to give back to DLSA and invest in future generations. Sean Farrelly Amie Lu Yaneli Valderrabano Mason Bourne+ Annabelle Na* Andrew Lee Claire Lee Aidan Song Robert Noble+ Marcos Arzola+ Eric Lee+ Isabella Lewin

MONSIGNOR KELLY ALUMNI Kelly Alumni played a pivotal role in the founding and early seed funding of De La Salle Academy, helping to lay the foundation for the school we are today. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Kelly alums who contributed this fiscal year and continue to champion our mission. Your enduring support means more than we can express. * Honors those who have given for five or more consecutive years. + Recognizes new donors.

Albert Cruz Stephen Ganns Joseph Garcia* Albino Rocchi* Rafael Collado Sheldon Graham* Thomas Horan William Kurta Tom Quinn* Michael Schneider, MD* George Thomas* Dennis Vellucci* John Xefos Barrin Bonet James Cotter George Fasanelli Raymond Navarrete Michael Pilla

Roy Smith Charlie Toy* Michael Bachynsky* Brian Egan Otto Gonzalez Peter Jennings Andrew Perez* Luis Valentin* David Carmona* Reginald Henry Daniel Hollywood Cesar Torres Francisco Trueba* Ruben Alvero* Timothy Brosnan* Sean Carlin* Michael Harrison*

We are honored to have hosted Kelly Alums and DLSA Alums during our trip to the West Coast including: Los Angeles, Stanford, San Francisco and Seattle.

GIFT-IN-KIND DONORS Gift-in-Kind donors are individuals or organizations that provides goods or services of tangible value at no cost to DLSA. The primary contribution is a product or service with a measurable fair-market value. Amy’s Bread Bloomberg Star Blakney ’20, Photography Nathalie Gonzalez-Cruz '01 Eye on Education The Ellery Richard Bilotti Horace Mann School Intentful Merit Beauty Morgan Stanley Justin Portes ’04, DJ Regis School Starr Foundation, Starr House Taproot Jonathan Waechter

VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are individuals who give their time, expertise, participation, or support without compensation. Their primary contribution is their time and engagement. Duane Neil DLSA Family Life Committee DLSA Admissions Interns Jenny Ettinger DLSA 8th Grade Ambassadors

And to the countless DLSA Alums who spoke at Community Meetings, who tutored our students, and everything in between, we THANK YOU!!!

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S O C I E T Y

The 1984 Society recognizes donors who support De La Salle Academy through recurring gifts made multiple times throughout the fiscal year. We are deeply grateful to our Society members, who collectively contributed $37,740 during the 2025–2026 school year. By giving in manageable increments, these donors make a lasting impact while providing steady, dependable support for our students. Thank you for making generosity an ongoing commitment and educational opportunity possible.

Edward Ahn '15 Octavia Alford '93 Carl Boisrond '08 Melvin Boone '06 Evelyn Bueno Melissa Carlo Gonzalez '87 David & Josie Carmona Arlene Casey '11 Eddie Concepcion '94 Yamnia Cortes '98 Daquan T. Daly '08 Marielana Depaul-Facchiano Dulce Escano-Cazar Melissa Garcia '09 Harriett Glover-Harrison Ángel R. Gonzalez '99 & Carla Espana Nathalie Gonzalez-Cruz '01 Shebra Hall '93 & Brian Hall Peter Jennings Kellyann Jones-Jamtgaard '99 Leelamma Joseph Gwisun Kim Seon-Myung & Kyu Jeong Kim Samantha Koss Andrew Lee '23 Claire Lee '23 Isabella Lewin '25 Yovanka Lopez '16 Emily Marti '90 Dakota Martin William & Janise Mitchell Raymond Navarrete '69 Gloria Odusote '05 Bonnie Oliva-Porter '96 Taino Ortiz '96 Andrew Perez Vinesha Phillip-Civil Irene Protasio-Deslandes Lisha Rabeje '13 Jason Rawlins '96 & Rebecca Rawlins Ivan Richards '96

Robert Scott '96 Jenny Shaw '00 Elizabeth Song '04 Carmen Sterling Avanti Taylor-Brown '94 Justin Thomas '09 Jimol Walker '87 Georgia Wei '08 Charlotte Yaqing Wen '05

EVERY GIFT SUSTAINS THE DLSA MISSION

Ways to Give Nearly 90% of DLSA's annual operating budget is raised each year, making every gift—of any size, purpose, or form—essential to our need-blind admissions promise.

Give by Purpose CURRENT USE/UNRESTRICTED FUNDS

Gifts to the Annual Fund meet DLSA's immediate operating needs—tuition assistance, annual retreats, programmatic updates, and technology. These gifts are put to work within the fiscal year they're received, making them the fastest way to support today's students. ENDOWMENT GIFTS

Endowment gifts are invested permanently, with only the earnings drawn each year—protecting DLSA's need-blind mission for generations to come. This year, three endowment gifts totaling $895,000 expanded scholarship support and cultural enrichment funding. To discuss an endowment gift, contact Severn Taylor, Director of Advancement, at staylor@dlsanyc.org. PLANNED GIFTS

Bequests, charitable remainder trusts, gift annuities, and other estate-planning vehicles let you support DLSA's future while meeting your own financial and legacy goals. Planned gifts can be directed to the endowment or the Annual Fund. Contact Severn Taylor at staylor@dlsanyc.org to explore your options.

Give by Method GIFTS OF CASH

Give online at dlsanyc.org/give, by PayPal, by phone with Mary-Elaine Jenkins at (212) 316-5840 ext. 112, or by mail to the Advancement Office, 332 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036. Join the 1984 Society for recurring monthly, quarterly, or annual giving—no minimum or maximum to participate. GIFTS OF SECURITIES AND MATCHING GIFTS

Transfer stock via Charles Schwab (DTC Clearing 0164, Code 40; Account Name: De La Salle Academy; Account Number 2750-9178) and notify Severn Taylor at staylor@dlsanyc.org. Many employers match charitable gifts. Submit your company's matching gift form with your donation or send it to Mary-Elaine Jenkins at mjenkins@dlsanyc.org. DLSA's EIN is 13-3228140. De La Salle Academy is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization and donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult with your tax advisor.

Every contribution—current use, endowment, or planned —helps ensure that a talented student's ability to pay never stands between them and a De La Salle education.

Give now, and be part of the community that makes that promise possible. Make your gift today at dlsanyc.org/give

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