The Village School of Naples - Spring 2022 Magazine

Tracking

Our Success SPRING MAGAZINE

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OUR MISSION To provide an environment that empowers and inspires students to think and create solutions to challenges in an ever-changing world

OUR VISION In 2025, The Village School is the educational leader in cultivating diverse and innovative students who discover their individual passions and purposes in a faith-based environment to reach their fullest potential.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES THEO ETZEL Chair

WAYNE VANDEWALL Vice Chair

CAROLYN HOMBERGER P’28,’30,’32 Treasurer

KENNETH KRIER Secretary/Parliamentarian KENT FRIEDMAN JACOB MATHEW KYLE MORAN P’30,’34 MARY PAYNE P‘28,’31 MICHAEL RANDALL DIANE SMITH P’28 TIM TAYON P’20 LEN ZAISER

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Dear Village School,

family and Friends, On Your Mark, Get Set,...GO, KNIGHTS! Greetings, fellow Knights and Friends. The day we submitted our “Tracking our Success” magazine for printing, I stood with colleagues and students to cheer on the five varsity student-athletes who qualified for the State Track & Field Competition.

That is extraordinary! Bella Adams ‘24 headed to State Competition for the second year and was joined by teammates Lauren Lappin ‘24, Emma Garner ‘26, and Mylee Van de Wouw ‘26 in the 4x800 relay race. Bella will also compete in the individual 800m race again this year.

What a difference a Track makes! This new facility has already improved the quality of our athletic program. Let’s take a moment to “Track our Success…”

donors. But, there is more work to be done. We want to complete the project by building a concession stand and restrooms and installing lights to illuminate both the track and soccer field. We need to raise another $1.2MM to make these improvements happen for our students.

We encourage every family to make a gift to the “On Track for our Future” Campaign. If we all contribute, we can get it done once again!

Dennis Chapman Head of School

Seven months in the making, the TVS Track is the catalyst for the surge in student-athlete competitors running this spring!

Our TVS Track is top of the line, on par with many designs found at the collegiate level, featuring an all-weather, 8-lane, 400-meter synthetic track.

If you haven’t had a chance to see the track in person, I hope you will prioritize it soon.

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It’s worth the walk! Even our youngest students have been introduced to the track, as our P.E.Teachers have utilized it for classes in all divisions.

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There were 79 gifts made to the “On Track to our Future” campaign that made it possible to renovate the Upper School’s first floor, build the Lauren Tayon Drama Studio, and build the track. We are grateful to all our generous

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Great M A K ING

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The 2021-22 school year will always be remembered as one of great strides!

The biggest events to mark the year were those surrounding the development of the Track and Field facility on the south end of the TVS campus. It started in September with breaking ground and ended in mid March with the ribbon cutting ceremony. This facility will be the cornerstone of the athletics program for years to come, attracting people to our campus and school for our excellent academics and athletic programs.

The Track and Field hosted a handful of smaller scale intrasquad meets for Lower School, Middle School & Varsity Track teams throughout the spring. One of the highlights for us was hosting the Lower School league championship.

Other high points the year were multiple spirit nights around our Girls Varsity Volleyball team. Those consisted of Neon Knight, a Western Themed Knight, and a Black and Gold Knight. We also had the privilege of hosting the first round of the district tournament.

Girls Varsity Cross Country had a remarkable season in the fall. They were the first team in TVS history to qualify for the state meet. They traveled up to Tallahassee to compete against the other top teams in the state for our class.

In Varsity Swimming, we had a swimmer qualify for the regional swim meet in the 100m breaststroke. This was our first swimmer in TVS history to qualify for regionals.

In the winter, we had our first victories in both Boys Varsity Soccer and Girls Varsity Soccer. Our girls MS Basketball team played in their league championship game.

In the spring, we fielded our first Varsity Baseball team who won their first 2 games. We had our Girls Varsity Tennis team put a player into the finals in their singles bracket at the district tournament.

And our boys Varsity Tennis team played strong in their first year of eligibility at the district level.

Our Varsity Track and Field teams competed strong throughout the season. They placed 9 athletes into the regional meet after they qualified with strong showings at the district level.

The numbers of all of our programs grew significantly this year. We thought we might have 6 swimmers this fall, we had 25. We thought we would have 4 golfers, we had 15.

We had 2 teams in Girls MS Volleyball. We saw the Lower School track program more than double in size. We had growth in basketball, in the soccer programs, in the track and field programs, and in the tennis programs.

Another highlight for the program overall, is the continued link between the 3 levels here at The Village School. Our varsity athletes continue to work with and lead our middle and lower school athletes by leading clinics and skills sessions.

It has been a great year for Knights Athletics and looking forward to an even better one next year.

John Egan Athletic Director

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Cheering ON THE

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he Village School Cheerleading team started in 2015 with two parent Volunteers and one TVS teacher who had a dream and goal. Now, in 2022 the cheer program has grown into a multi division sport with a varsity high school team, a middle school team and a lower school development clinic.

I have been with the program since its inception, starting out as a volunteer and then quickly moved up to be head coach.

In January of 2019, we had one team but the interest in cheerleading was soaring. I brought on Sarah Germain

as a volunteer to help kick start the Jr. Cheerleading Clinic, a program designed to teach Lower school students what it means to be a cheerleader. After the success and popularity of the clinic I asked Sarah Germain to come on as a cocoach. Together we developed a middle school team and a high school Varsity team.

As coaches we work our team hard and have high expectations for them. Many people do not see cheerleading as a sport. We have made it our goal to prove that our team is athletic, competitive and deserves to be in the “sport” category. One look at our team at a basketball game or Pep Rally, you’ll see for yourself that cheerleading takes talent and hard work. There is no “I” in Team. We work just like a Football team, everyone has a position and is valuable.

Several of the girls have been in cheer since the team was being developed. We have become a family. We encourage our squad to lean on us for support and lean on each other. We do team bonding exercises, team retreats, and summer camp. We always tell our team that they are the spirit of the school. They are the role models. We hold them to that standard and they respect that and follow that standard.

All of these aspects bring us closer together and inevitably, makes us a strong team.

This school year at UCA camp in Weston, Florida, we received the “Leadership Award”. This award is given to one team at each camp that displays many of the Christ Skills that The Village School holds dear. Our proudest accomplishment as coaches was receiving that honor.

Watching our girls become a talented, advanced level team while still remaining a big family that respects and loves each other is indescribable.

We are so proud of the program and are excited to see what the future holds for TVS’s athletic program and our cheerleading team, but one thing is certain, as coaches we will always be the cheerleaders’ biggest cheerleaders.

Coach Allison Rainey P’24

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Arts Year Review IN

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hat an exciting year we’ve had in the Arts Department! We are so blessed to have Culinary, Visual and Performing Arts all represented here at TVS! Our students truly shine in each area as they are instructed by talented teachers who are masters at their craft and instill passion in each student.

The new Tayon Drama Studio was the home of many performances this year; 42nd Street, Check Please, Singin’ in the Rain and a Thespian Showcase were all featured in this new space! A Charlie Brown Christmas Musical and our annual K-12 Christmas Concert were showcased on the NNC stage, sharing the spirit of Christmas with all.

In the Spring, all three departments collaborated to bring the Spring into the Arts festival to TVS during the month of April.

This was a month-long festival tying together the Culinary, Visual and Performing Arts departments. We kicked

off the month with Art Splash!, a beautiful evening showcasing student musicians, an Art Gallery opening, food made by our culinary students, and Art Improv! The rest of the month was filled with on stage performances; ECE, K-5 and MS/US Spring Concerts, Singin’ in the Rain, a Thespian Showcase and our grand finale was the performance of Beauty and the Beast. The Performing Arts Department closed the school year with a performance of 101 Dalmatians featuring fourth and fifth grade students.

We applauded our Middle School and Upper School Thespians for their many Superior and Excellent ratings they received at Districts and States. We are so proud of these shining stars! This also included our Upper School sweeping State Thespians with all Superior ratings.

K-12 Visual Arts students have not only had their art work displayed on campus during our Arts Festival, but also in the Naples community. The Baker Museum as well as Wiggins Pass Art Exhibit showcased our talented artists! Lower school students won 1st, 2nd and a people’s choice award and we are so proud.

In our Culinary department, our taste buds ignite as we enter the upper school and pass by the test kitchen where our culinary students create delicious food even our photography students can use as a muse for their food photography.

TVS is rich with talent that is shared with not only our school community, but outside our school walls and we are proud to celebrate each unique gift that lives inside our students!

Andrea DeLadurantey ECE/LS Music Teacher Arts Coordinator

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VSPA

Year End Review

The 2021-2022 school year welcomed all of us back on campus in a more normal fashion. Village School Parent Association was thrilled to host many on campus events, meet new families, and had record participation in all events.

Below is a listing of all the amazing VSPA events this year!

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CULV ER’S K NIGHT

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Chairs – Melody DeFont, Franki Brown, Stephanie Dixon, and Erica Timms

Chair – Maria Maldonado

Chair – Monika Gatto DA DDY/DAUGHTER DA NCE

Chair & Sponsor – Rachel Trimarco

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Chair – Chris Marchand

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CHICK-FIL-A DAY

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CHR ISTM A S K NIGHT LIGHT TROLLEY TOUR

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Chair – Maria Maldonado

Chairs – Stella Siddiqi & Randi Izdonavicius

Chairs – Kristen Weinmann & Correna Moran TE ACHER & STA FF A PPR ECI ATION W EEK

Chairs – Brooke Chapman & Randi Izdonavicius Sponsor – Mike Gervais ROOM PA R ENT COOR DINATOR S & STAY N PL AY COOR DINATOR S

Stella Siddiqi & Randi Izdonavicius

We could not have accomplished any of this without our amazing volunteers, room parents, and TVS staff who have put in countless hours behind the scenes to make this a fun year and raise some funds for multiple events! We look forward to VSPA exceeding our wildest expectations in the upcoming 2022-2023 school year.

YOUR VSPA Leadership Team 2021-2022 Celia Curtis, Chris Marchand, Maria Maldonado, Monika Gatto, Stella Siddiqi, & Randi Izdonavicius

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Admissions Update

It is a very exciting time to be at The Village School!

From the 20-21 school year to the 21-22 school year we experienced an enrollment growth of 10% across all divisions with a whopping 570 students enrolled.

The Upper School grew by 20% and we look forward to 136 high schoolers this coming fall.

The first day of school during the 20-21 school year saw a retention rate of 86%, as of May 3rd we have already surpassed that number and have 89% of students returning to The Village School this fall.

Our goal for the opening day of the 22-23 school year is to reach 90% retention. We are averaging 10-15 tours per week and are well on our way to an enrollment of 600 students for the upcoming school year.

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Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously.

And because all things have contributed include all things in your gratitude.

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Gratitude Report

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Letters From our Leaders Village Fund Donors Capital Campaign Success Nashville Knights Gala Donor Recognition

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2020/2021 Financial Report

Dear

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Friends,

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As I reflect on 2020-2021, I am immensely proud of our Village School Community. When the threat of the ongoing pandemic loomed large, Dennis Chapman aptly led our faculty, administration, and parents on a path to ensure the most desirable and consistent education for our students, keeping us “Together, Vibrant & Safe” all the while.

The courage of our TVS community, the support shown not only to the school, but to one another, continues to be what sets us apart from other independent schools. Your trust in us is key to our success. Throughout the challenges we faced last year, we were blessed with the knowledge that students were in their classrooms, receiving an inspired education in a faithful and loving setting.

With full support of the Board of Trustees, Dennis and his team embarked on an exciting venture with the introduction of our $3 million ”On Track for our Future” Capital Campaign, designed to both renovate the Upper School and build an 8-lane all-weather track and field facility. Thank you for making the campaign a priority. It is because of generous donors like you that the Upper School renovations are complete and the construction of the track is underway.

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EXPENSES Salary & Benefits Administrative Expenses

As we continue to raise funds to complete the project, we encourage all families to consider a gift. Before long, TVS will join other schools in our area in hosting track, soccer, and lacrosse games on campus. On behalf of my colleagues on the Board of Trustees, thank you for believing in your school, its leaders, and the community we all love.

With Gratitude,

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(Preschool - High School Costs)

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Theo Etzel Board Chair

Dear Village School,

family and Friends, I am proud

to introduce the 2020-2021 Gratitude Report. The names, photos, and information on the following pages are a testament to you because all of us play a role in the growth of The Village School. Every year we are humbled by the generosity of our parents, families, and friends. In fiscal year 2020-2021, during a time of compromise and uncertainty, we are fortunate that our community was kept safe through the excellent guidance of our Board of Trustees and the TVS Medical Task Force. How lucky we are that you have entrusted your children’s education to The Village School. We are forever TVS - Together, Vibrant and Safe!

What a wonderful day it was when, after such a long hiatus, students were together again in their classroom, happy to be with their teachers and friends. As a parent, I felt strongly that my own children and those in our community needed to be back at our school where they are motivated to learn and gain confidence in the knowledge they are known, nurtured, and loved.

Many of you may remember that my 2020-2021 word of the year was “pivot.” TVS had to be ready to make adjustments and reimagine classroom space, programs, and events for the safety of the community. Our teachers and staff showed incredible ingenuity as they adapted to the new normal, with students’ needs always of the greatest importance. Yet, while there were challenges, there were also many successes.

Of considerable note is our first outdoor Christmas Holiday Concert on the lawn, where the Performing Arts Department produced an amazing program for families and guests with all grades represented! TVS also sent its first athlete to the State Track Meet, and both the Middle and Upper School theater students won high praise at the Florida Thespian Competitions. The Village FUN Challenge took off with a

bang, and the second grade classes reached an astounding 98% participation in giving to the annual fund! Last, but certainly not least, The Village School was honored to graduate the Class of 2021, fondly known as “The Sweet Sixteen.”

Always on the cutting edge, this year parents spearheaded not one, not two, but three fundraising events to support our school, Le Cirque de Village, Nashville Knight Under the Stars, and the Knight Golf Classic! Plus, under new leadership, the Village School Parent Association (VSPA) rallied to engage our parents and build a stronger community.

Thank you to our Board of Trustees for their commitment and support of our school. Truly unsung heroes, the Trustees are hard-working volunteers whose goal is to ensure that The Village School of Naples remains mission-driven and on a path to sustainable growth.

I hope you enjoy reading our 2020-2021 Gratitude Report and see first hand how extraordinary things can happen when we work together. Just look around! We are indeed a blessed community.

Knights for Life!

With gratitude,

Dennis Chapman Head of School

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Village Fund Donors Gifts made between August 1, 2020 through July 31, 2021 VISIONARIES $25,000+ Patrick Brady P’27

Samantha & Kyle Moran* P’30,’34

Audra & Joseph Bidwell P’29,’31’34

Dr. Dean Oppegaard **

John Kernan & Deborah Bright** P’21

Emily & Kenneth Riddell P’33,’34

Sarah & Michael Bulgarelli P’33,’34 Colleen Dunavan P’32,’34

Kenneth Krier* Schoen Charitable Foundation Robynn & Tim Tayon* P’20

LEADERSHIP $10,000 to $24,999 Brooks and Joan Fortune Family Foundation Gisela & Matt Knauf P’27,’31 Diane & Phillip Smith P’28* The Kopf Family Foundation Inc (The Mueller Family P’25) Rebeca & LeNoir Zaiser*

HEAD OF SCHOOL $5,000 to $9,999 Sara & Joe DeLeo P’22,’25 Carolyn & Eric Homberger P’28,’ 31,’33 Jeanne & Douglas Kopp GP’22,’25 Sara & Jacob Mathew* Mary & Hunter Payne P’28,’30 Karen & Richard Talford GP’30,’32 Maggie & Richard Talford P’30,’32 The Susan L Klimaitis Foundation (The Horvath/Klimaitis Family P’28,’34) Ellen & Bradley Wigglesworth P’21

GUARANTOR $1,000 to $2,499

Linda & Kenneth Burkart P’29 Tiffany & Pastor Mark Caldwell P’25,’25 Richard Crawford GP ‘22,’23,’33 Kim & Theo Etzel* Melissa & Joseph Merlino P’33

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Tracy & Jano Janoyan P’22 Carrie Kosarek P’27

Kris & William Baiocchi

Jennifer & Jim Massa P’27

Bank of America Charitable Foundation

Holly & JesseMcGreevy P’28,’31

Gillian & Danie Botha P’25

Elvy Paiva & Ned Milenkovich P’34

Kaytie & Shane Brauning P’29

Karin & Matthew O’Leary P’22

Christa Mangiella & Kevin Bush P’33,’36

Charlene & Stephen Raymond GP’25

Brooke & Dennis Chapman** P’27,’31

Renee Hahn Services

Heather & Bill Clegg P’31

Tammy & John Rowe P’23

Kelly Curry

Virginia Ruiz-Easterly GP’28

Denae & William Dolde P’27

Ginger & Pastor Ted Sauter

Alexandra & Michael Egan P’34

Dawn & Gary Sporn P’28

Kara & Jeremy Eisenga P’21,’23,’27

Elliane & Jason Triana P’27

Kim & Kent Friedman*

John & Melanie Weaver P’24

Toby & Richard Garner P’26,’26,’26

Jane & Christian Young P’33,’33

Michele Greenawalt

Diana & Thomas Zeindler P’28,’32

Kathleen & Timothy Haskins** Janna & Dan Kelly P’33 The Lappin Family P’21,’24,’26

FRIEND’S CIRCLE Up to $499

Virgil Manuel

Ibiza Aguirre**

Jennifer & Robert Lancaster P’23,’25

Jennifer & William Mitchell P’29,’31 Mary Lee & Chuck Montgomery Angi & Matthew Pietzak P’29,’32 Bethany & Sean Scully P’29,’32 Sherry & Stephen Spargo GP’27,’31 Katherine & Adam Sweet P’24

Svetlana & Sergey Akimov P’24 Ashley & Ray Allain P’24 Jill Amsler Anonymous Deneen & William Athey Amy & John Bannon P’28 Cassie & Dan Barone** Jennifer Barrett P’28

AM Architecture and Interior Design Group LLC (Migena Gace & Adrian Karapici P’29)

Jeannette & David Gordon P’29

Kathy & David Ames GP’34

Denise & Gregory Shanabarger

FOUNDER $2,500 to $4,999

Sarah & Michael Germain P’26,’30,’32

PATRON’S CIRCLE $500 to $999 Jane & Jim Badger ** Nicki Sebold & Michael Barile P’26,’29 Cate & Anthony Bartolacci P’34 Susan & Brian Beckner** P’20,’22

Melodi Belei** Cameron & Nicholas Bendowski** P’38 Theresa Binns** Kate Bosi** David Bosley Lisa Brock Callie Brown**

Lyn & William Buck P’27

Elizabeth Kahn**

Lauren Redondo** P’38

Carrie Buczko P’27

Eve & Duncan King P’26

Mallory & Blas Reinoso P’31’33

Alissa & William Campbell P’31,’34

Amy & Kim Kobza P’28

Jill Richards

Dennielle & Edward Casaletto P’34

Candi Kominak**

Maribeth & Todd Richards** P’32

Megan & Jason Cloar P’31,’34

Trista & Matthew Kragh P’31,’34

Kathy & Kevin Rickstrom P’28

Jennifer Coffey**

Lauren & David Kuhl P’27,’29,’32

Maggie Riggall** P’22

Megan & John Contino P’27

Maria & Steve Lafontaine P’27

Raquel & Rodrigo Rinaldi P’21,’26

Lindsay & Ted Corbin P’27,’30

Ginny & Marc Lamb** P’33

Chastity Rivera** P’24

Sarah Cox**

Ashley & Dirickson Lampkin P’26,’28,’36

Caridad & Deivis Rodriguez P’28

Kellie Cullinan**

Kelsey & Sean Landis** P’35,’38

Bianca Santora**

Claudia & Michael Dal Lago P’26

Doreena & Brian Layton P’21

Jennifer Schehr**

Melody & Justin Defont P’32

Thomas Leafstrand

Shelley & Paul Seifert P’26,’26

Andrea & Steve DeLadurantey

Tracy & Brian Leeber P’23,’24,’27

Karen Shaw**

Marisa & Anthony Devicaris P’23,’24,’26

Kathie Liebert**

Craig Sherman

Tere Diehl

Adrienne & Terrence Lindgren P’27

Jill & Thomas Shubin GP’28,’31

Stephanie Dixon

Melissa & Patrick Linn P’22,’31

Stephanie & Jason Shumadine P’31,’33

Cynthia & Peter Dreyfuss P’22

Alexandria MacGowen**

Stella & Dennis Siddiqi P’29,’32

Kristi & John English

Deborah Martin**

Alyssa & Mike Slattery P’31,’34,’36

William Eyerly

Kelly & Carmen Mauceri P’31,31

Martin Smith

Julie & Anthony Farah P’25

Regina & Michael Maxfield**

Kathy & Kevin Smith P’30

Rachel & Jeffrey Faramo P’28

Emily & Chad McClure**

Krystal & Eric Smith P’32

Laney & Chris Farrugia P’30

Lisa McTear GP’34

Jessica & Chad Smith P’34,’35

Marlene & Dominic Foord** P’22,’24

Kathleen & Felix Mehler P’26

Nicole & Jason St. Amand **

Penny & Douglas Foss P’24

Christine Kim & Andy Melvin

Cameron Steese**

Valeria Stadler & Rafael Furlan P’34

Jennifer & Matthew Mendenhall P’29,’31

Sean Stolliker**

Darcie Garza P’28

Michelle Merrow**

Tracy & Shawn Stuben P’23,’25,’28,’32

Monika & Paul Gatto P’26,’35

Rebecca Meyer

Warren Sulmasy GP’23,’24

Deanna & Mike Gervais P’27,’30

Shanna & Andrew Miranti P’27,’29,’32, ‘35

Anna & Doug Sweet P’23

Chrissy Gomory**

Kami & Leonard Mogelvang P’29,’31’32

Christy & Douglas Tanner**

Bertha Gonzales GP

Rachel & Daniel Moore** P’34

The Poetry Foundation

Debbie Gracia**

Correna & Nathan Moran P’29

Leticia Tarpley P’20

Carolina Grau**

Ruth & Gerald Myers*

Erin Tomasino**

Celia Curtis & Mikael Grondahl P’30

Ann Nathan**

Kote Silveri & Andy Tuttle P’27

Andrea & James Guidone P’32,’33

Angela Zamora & PeterNazario P’31,’33

U.S. Bank Charitable Foundation

Andrea & Matthew Hanson P’21,P’22,’27

Kelly Newman**

Mimy & JohnValenti P’24

Sara Harris**

Steve Noyes

Wayne VandeWall*

Laurie Hartman

Hadley O’Connor** P’22,’23,’33

Tina & Vid Varneckas P’26

Renee & JR Helfrich

Julia & Darren Oakes** P’24,’28

Tina Veale**

Denise & Jeff Helm P23

Tracy & Tankut Onal P’31,’35

Paula Vogt**

Frank Hickox GP

Crystal Oswald

Karen Walker GP’32

Janis & Jay D Hillis GP’22,’24

Marisa & Tim Ouverson P’25

Kristen & Michael Weinmann P’28,’29

Ashley & Ryan Hoffmeister P’32,’34

Kelly & Richard Pausch

Corine & Colin Wells P’30,’32

Tanya & Karl Horsten P’25

Peter J Peise

Megan Wendling GP’26,’28

Heather Howard **

Lila & Adam Peters

Michael Werab**

Rebeccca & Russell Hunter P’25

Jodi Pharis**

Amy & Jonathan West P29,’31

Randi & Tomas Izdonavicius P’32

Cari & Cassidy Phillips P’27

Elaine Wilkinson

Kristina Jay P’25

Suzanne Portner** P’34

Maureen & Raymond Wilkinson GP’32

Lisa Johnson**

Kandice & Ryan Pryor P’27,’30

James Wilson**

Jennifer & Bradley Johnson P’23,’23

Bob Putney

Shaina Zatz P’27

Candace & Anthony Johnson P’28,’31

Scarlett Ramirez**

Joyce Vitelli Scholarship Trust Fund

Christina Ramsey

Clarisa & Elias Josephs P’31

Christina & Brandon Rea**

Emily & Brian Kaczynski** P’27,’31

Marcos Redondo** P’38

* trustee

** staff

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Allocation of Village Fund Gifts Technology & Innovation

Fund-a-Need Initiatives

Academics

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16%

6% Athletics

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Fine & Performing Arts Professional Development

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Area of Greatest Need

Number of Gifts By Area of Allocation

Academics

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Athletics

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Fine & Performing Arts

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Fund-a-Need Initiatives

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Technology & Innovation

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Professional Development 4 Area of Greatest Need

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Honor & Memorial Contributions In Honor of Connor Foord, TVS Senior

In Honor of Charlie & Mae Riddell

Marlene & Dominic Foord P’22,’24

Cathy & Doug Riddell GP’33,’34

In Honor of Connor & Dillon Foord

In Honor of Johnathan Sherman

“Brothers By Chance, Friends By Choice”

and the Class of 2021

Janis & Jay Hillis GP’22,’24

Jill & Craig Sherman P’21

In Honor of Isla Izdonavicius

In Honor of TVS

Linda & John E. Davis GP’31

Dr. & Mrs. Jason Triana

In Honor of Augie & Blythe’s Awesome Teachers!

In Honor of Bryan Wigglesworth

Candace & Tony Johnson P’28,’32

and the Class of 2021 Ellen & Bradley Wigglesworth P’21

In Honor of Ken Krier Renee Hahn Service

In Honor Of Cora & Sabina Young

In Honor of Nolan Lappin and the Class of 2021

Deborah & Thomas Monti GP ‘33,’33

The Lappin Family P21,’24,’26

In Memory of Life Before Covid Jenn & Matthew Mendenhall P”29,’31

In Memory of Hugh Smith Randall Judges Thomas Leafstand

In Memory of Dr. Owen Sexton, Who Pioneered Access to STEM for us All Lauren Redondo, US Faculty

In Memory of Warren Sulmasy Dawn Sulmasy P’23,’24

In Memory of Warren Sulmasy Margaret & Warren Sulmasy GP’23,’24

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Tell Us about TVS vironment, where students are guided, and expected, to exercise Christ skills toward each other within a faculty/staff/student community fully aligned with those values. I support TVS’ faculty/staff and community outreach scholarships that enable TVS to attract a vibrant faculty/administration and growing student diversity. TVS and its Quest college counselling program transformatively empower students to achieve their full academic and personal potential without some of the harsh influences that are unavoidable in public schools.

Kenneth Krier Parliamentarian, TVS Board of Trustees, Member North Naples Church

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What I like best about The Village School is its kinder, gentler en-

I’ve been a part of The Village School of Naples for eight years as a parent of two TVS students, and as the S.T.R.E.A.M. and Innovation Coach. Both positions offer unique perspectives. As a parent, I couldn’t be happier with the gentle guidance and caring given to not only my own children, but to all students.

Children really are “known, nurtured, and loved” at The Village School, and I believe it makes a difference in how our children learn.

As a teacher, I feel supported and encouraged to stretch beyond normal curriculum, to move to the next level in learning and dive into robotics, 3D printing, laser cutting, and more through our Innovation Classes. This flexibility allows students to tap into their passions, often new-found passions, that are exciting to witness. From the youngest preschoolers to our most inquisitive upperclassmen, I am honored to mentor our students as they explore the possibilities of the 21st Century.

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Glen Beitmen P’34 S.T.R.E.A.M. and Innovation Coach

TVS welcomes K9 Colby Students and families were introduced to a K9 Colby when school began in August of 2019 and it was love at first sight!

K9 Colby is the working companion to Officer Daniel Bledsoe and she is not only adorable, she is super-smart, too!

The Village School is committed to keeping its campus out of harm’s way and was grateful when a generous donor made it possible for us to partner with Skool Dogs Inc., a private organization that specifically trains canines to serve schools and universities, providing an additional level of security.

Officer Daniel completed a rigorous instructional boot camp to learn how to continue training with K9 Colby.

Both Daniel and Colby will undergo annual recertification to maintain the level of competency necessary for program safety and sustainability.

The Village School is honored to be the first school in Florida and only the third school in the USA to implement this program on campus.

New Scholarships

The Village School is fortunate to have donors who care not only about their own student(s), but about all students!

The following scholarships and/or awards were established in Fiscal Year 2020-2021, and can be found on the TVS website.

The Louis B. Kopp Scholarship One (1) $5,000 scholarship awarded annually. Established by Jeanne & Doug Kopp GP’22,’25 The Lauren Tayon Valedictorian Scholarship Two (2), 2,5000 scholarships awarded annually. Established by The Tayon Family in honor of their daughter, Lauren Tayon ‘20 The Lauren Tayon Performing Arts Scholarship Scholarship in the amount of $2,500 per year, renewable. Established by The Tayon Family in honor of their daughter, Lauren Tayon ‘20

“Thespian of the Year” Scholarship Scholarship in the amount of $2,500. Established by the Brett Bentley Crawford Foundation

Heather Eyerly Performing Arts Scholarship Scholarship in the amount of $1,000. Established in 2020 by TVS staff member, Dr. Will Eyerly

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Donors COMMANDER KNIGHT CLUB $1,000,000+

KNIGHT OF THE ROUNDTABLE CLUB $5,000-$9,999

SQUIRES KNIGHT CLUB UP TO $999

Jessica & Patrick Brady

Alexandra & Michael Egan

Samantha & Steve Adamczyk

Patti & John Mastin

Kelly & Michael Assaad

Mary & Hunter Payne*

Jane Badger**

Tracy & Shawn Stuben

Cassie & Dan Barone**

PLATINUM KNIGHT CLUB $100,000+ Sisi & Michael Adams Jeanne & Douglas Kopp Mary Louise McCabe

Susan & Brian Beckner**

KNIGHT OF THE ARMOR CLUB $2,500-$4,999

Susan & John Bremseth Pastor Mark & Tiffany Caldwell** Steve Damon Linda & Jon Davis

Robynn & Tim Tayon*

AM Architecture & Interior Design Group LLC (Migena Gace & Adrian Karapici)

Reagan & Danny Geschardt

GOLD KNIGHT CLUB $50,000-$99,999

Brooke & Dennis Chapman**

Janis & Jay D. Hillis

Nelnet Business Solutions

Randi & Tomas Izdonavicius

Jenny & David Urness

Kelly & Brad Jones

Diana & Thomas Zeindler

Tracy & Brian Leeber

Gisela & Matt Knauf

Christine Kim & Andy Melvin

Kenneth Krier*

SILVER KNIGHT CLUB $25,000-$49,999 Toby & Richard Garner Sara & Jacob Mathew* The Mellon Family Nikki & Joe Sweeney** Joyce & Gary Tice

BRONZE KNIGHT CLUB $10,000-$24,999 Heather & Bill Clegg Megan & John Contino Carolyn & Eric Homberger* The Lappin Family

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Marion & René Haag

NOBLE KNIGHT CLUB $1,000-$2,499

Jodi & Mark Montgomery Deborah & Thomas Monti Samantha & Kyle Moran* Ruth & Gerald Myers*

Sarah & Michael Bulgarelli

Tracy & Tankut Onal

Christa Mangiello & Kevin Bush

Carin & Cassidy Phillips

Kathleen & Thomas Craig

Jennifer & John Rack

Denae & William Dolde

Natalie & Burke Rainey

Kara & Jeremy Eisenga

Elizabeth & Hunter Ratliff

Kim & Theo Etzel**

Christina & Brandon Rea**

Nora & Terry Fedelem

Emily & Kenneth Riddell

Marisa & Scott Holloway

Cathy & Douglas Riddell

Liana & PJ Insana

Tammy & John Rowe

Jennifer & Robert Lancaster

Samantha & Steven Saldukas

Melissa & Joseph Merlino

Denise & Gregory Shanabarger

Elvy Paiva & Ned Milenkovich

Katherine Sweet**

Heather Tice

Leticia Tarpley**

Sue & Scott Zumstein**

Jane & Christian Young

Pat Brady

set our “On Track” campaign up for success in a MILLION ways!

Our TVS Track & Field was brought to life in 2021-2022.

How did this happen? It happened because many in our community believed strongly that the need to grow our athletic programs was important for the overall wellness of our school.

One such member, Pat Brady, is a believer. In 2017, Pat knew that he had found something special when he enrolled his children in The Village School of Naples. Not only did they thrive academically, but socially as well. The Bradys became friendly with a number of families and settled into Knight Life.

Brady's transformative gift of $1 million created the momentum necessary to build a successful campaign.

While at first anonymous, Pat has agreed to come forward to share the "why" behind his gift.

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I’m blessed to be in a position to help with this important piece of infrastructure for the school. It will help our school attract more student athletes, and our students will benefit from this for years to come. I’ve been very supportive of Dennis and his vision to develop a top-notch school both in academics and athletics. I don’t wish to remain anonymous.

Maybe it will held inspire more of the parents who have the means to dig a little deeper into their pockets.

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What a Difference a Gift Makes...

- PAT BRADY P'27

MILY

ADY FA THE BR

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Knight Golf Classic Under the direction of chairperson Sarah Germain P’26,’30,’33, the Knight Golf Classic was held at the beautiful Vanderbilt Country Club. Parents, trustees, and friends joined together bright and early on Saturday, May 15, 2021 for the annual scramble to raise funds for TVS’s Athletic Program.

Golfers took to the green in good spirits as they competed for prizes and bid on silent auction packages, enjoying the camaraderie of the day.

Sponsor Name

Sponsor Level

The Kohn Family

Beverage Sponsor

The Benner Family

Birdie Sponsor

Caine Luxury Team

Birdie Sponsor

Zing Patio

Birdie Sponsor

The Chapman Family

Hole Sponsor

Coastal Carts

Hole Sponsor

The Germain Family

Hole Sponsor

The Guidone Family

Hole Sponsor

The Hoffmeister Family

Hole Sponsor

Interiors by Agostinos

Hole Sponsor

Marchand Auctions / The Marchand Family

Hole Sponsor

The Miranti Family

Hole Sponsor

Naples Basketball Academy

Hole Sponsor

The Rowe Family

Hole Sponsor

The Talford Family

Hole Sponsor

True Fashionistas

Hole Sponsor

TVS Varsity Cheerleaders

Hole Sponsor

Grady Minor

Golfer & Hole Sponsor

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The Village School Athletic Program is strengthened by the support of many Knight families

Thank You

to all who participated in the Banner Program, the Knight Golf Classic, and the All-School Booster Club!

Upper School Gym Banner Program 2020-2021 The Ferris Family

Jen Mitchell Travel, Concierge Travel Agency

True Fashionistas/The Johnson Family

Greenspire & Associates

OFDC Commercial Interiors

The Sweet Family

Healthcare Training Leader & The Saldukas Family

The Skotak-Brown Group at Downing Frye Realty, Inc.

Westshore OMS Specialist

The Janoyan Family

All School Booster Club Members The Adams Family

The Germain Family

The Mehler Family

The Allain Family

The Gervais Family

The Mendenhall Family

The Anderson/Fawcett Family

Global Works Events & Destination Mgmt.

(The Guenther Family)

The Miranti Family

Anonymous The Assaad Family The Barone Family The Beebe Family The Bondy Family The Bosley Family The Brady Family The Brauning Family The Caine Family The Chapman Family The Corbin Family The d’Auvergne Family

The Hartman Family Healthcare Training Leader (The Saldukas Family) The Helm Family The Hiester Family The Hodder Family The Insana Family The Jeannin Family The Kahn Family The King Family The Kitson Family

The Moran Family The Mueller Family The Oakes Family The Payne Family The Phillips Family The Pugh Family The Raucci Family The Rowe Family The Sakauskas Family The Sciacqua Family The Sebold Family The Siddiqi Family

The Delate Family

Knauf-Koenig Group (The Knauf Family)

Denise Ramirez-Sarjeant-MVP Realty

The Kohn Family

The Stephen Family

The DeVicaris Family

The Kuhl Family

The Sweet Family

The Dolde Family

The Lappin Family

The Triana Family

The Dooney Family

The Lepore Family

The Valenti Family

The Dreyfuss Family

The Linn Family

The Van de Wouw Family

Easterly Building Company

The Varneckas Family

The Eisenga Family

M Design Studio (The Gace/Karapici Family)

The Farrugia Family

The Massa Family

The West Family

The Foss Family

The McKoan Family

The Wigglesworth Family

The Frascatore Family

The McLain Family

The Garner Family

The McNatt Family

Zing Patio Furniture (The Holloway Family)

The Smith Family

The Weinmann Family

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TVS Gala, Reimagined A PR IL 2 3, 2 021

After cancellations and postponements from 2020, an amazing reimagined “Nashville Knight Under the Stars” Gala was celebrated in full regalia at The Naples Beach & Golf Resort on Friday, April 23, 2021.

Under the direction of Event Chair Jenny Urness and her team, guests were invited to dine and dance the night away with The Ben Allen Band.

Even the Middle & Upper School Steel Bands performed! It was an amazing night, where guests delighted in the presence of family and friends in support of TVS.

PR ESEN T I NG SPONSOR

Robynn & Tim Tayon W I N E SP ONSOR

M AGN A C A R T A SP ONSOR

First Florida Integrity Bank

Jenny & David Urness

K N IGH T SP ONSOR S

C OR P OR AT E SP ONSOR

Cummings & Lockwood Gulf Coast International Properties Greenspire & Associates The Montgomery Family Knauf-Koenig Group, LLC Village Shops on Venetian Bay

The Boncelet Family Conditioned Air The Janoyan Family The Lappin Family Massa Dental Center

VA L E T SP ONSOR

BE V ER AGE SP ONSOR

OneDigital

Westshore OMS Specialists

DEDIC AT ED D ONOR S

V I P PAT R ON SP ONSOR

Robert & Danielle Casterline FACTS

Tiffany & Co., Renee Helfrich

M EDI A SP ONSOR

PR O GR A M SP ONSOR

Gulfshore Life

Presstige Printing

R E N T A L SP ONSOR Taylor Rental/Party Plus Waterside Builders, Inc. Mary & Hunter Payne

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Valuable Volunteers 2020 -2021

TVS is fortunate to have a large number of volunteers who share their time and talents with the faculty and staff to benefit all of us.

Our volunteers play a vital role in welcoming families and providing opportunities for engagement in our community. VSPA (Village School Parent Association) leaders and committee members plans and execute many of the beloved activities and events on campus.

During 2020-2021, when on-campus events weren’t possible because of the safety measures required due to COVID-19, our VSPA Leaders ingenuity in creating new activities introduced our TVS family to Silverspot Movie Dates, cookie decorating kits, and more!

VSPA Leadership 20-21 Celia Curtis Randi Izdonivicius Maria Maldonaro Chris Marchand Maggie Talford

Thank you to all our VSPA volunteers!

Amy Bannon

Colleen Dunavan

Kelly Mauceri

Denise Sarjeant

Amie Beaumont

Amy Gardner

Kara McGowan

Alison Sciacqua

Gillian Botha

Sarah Germain

Holly McGreevy

Bethany Scully

Sarah Bulgarelli

Jeannette Gordan

Jennifer Mitchell

Stella Siddiqi

Alissa Campbell

Andrea Guidone

William Mitchell

Lourdes Soriero

Brooke Chapman

Marisa Holloway

Correna Moran

Dawn Sporn

Heather Clegg

Liana Insana

Sam Moran

Emily Stephen

Megan Cloar

Randi Izdonavicius

Julia Oakes

Tracy Stuben

Celia Curtis

Tom Izdonavicuis

Lynn Olson

Anna Sweet

Beth Damico

Gisela Knauf

Lila Peters

Maggie Talford

Phillip Damico

Matt Knauf

Carin Phillips

Jenny Urness

Jon Davis

Lauren Kuhl

Angi Pietzak

Kristen Weinmann

Linda Davis

Doreena Layton

Natalie Rainey

Angela Zamora

Melody DeFont

Maria Maldanado

Mari Rubenstein

Marisa Devicaris

Chris Marshand

Virginia Ruiz

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Cumulative Giving All gifts made between August 1, 2020 through July 31, 2021 $1,000,000+ Jessica & Patrick Brady P’27

$500,000 to $999,999 Robynn & Tim Tayon* P’20

$250,000 to $499,999 Jeannne & Douglas Kopp GP’22,’25

$100,000 to $249,999 Kenneth Krier* Sisi & Michael Adams P’24

$50,000 to $99,999 David R. Clare & Margaret C. Clare Foundation Trust Gisela & Matt Knauf P’27,’31 Schoen Charitable Foundation

$25,000 to $49,999 Toby & Richard Garner P’26,’26,’26 The Mellon Family Nikki & Joe Sweeney** Joyce & Gary Tice GP’23,’27,’29

$10,000 to $24,999 Kelly & Michael Assaad P’27,’27 Brooks & Joan Fortune Family Foundation Heather & Bill Clegg P’31 Megan & John Contino P’27 Carolyn & Eric Homberger**P’28,’31,’32 The Lappin Family P’21,’24,’26 Sara & Jacob Mathew* Samantha & Kyle Moran* P’30,’34 Diane & Phillip Smith* P’28 The Kopf Family Foundation Inc (The Mueller Family P’25) Jenny & David Urness P’23 Rebeca & LeNoir Zaiser*

$5,000 to $9,999 Samantha & Steve Adamczyk P’29 AM Architecture & Interior Design Group LLC (Migena Gace & Adrian Karapici P’29) David Benner P’30 Conditioned Air Corp of Naples (Kim & Theo Etzel*) Sara & JD DeLeo P’22,’25 Denae & William Dolde P’27 Patti & John Mastin GP’23,’25,’28,’32 Melissa & Joseph Merlino P’33 Elvy Paiva & Ned Milenkovich P’34 Mary & Hunter Payne P’27,’30 Allison & Charles Rainey P’24 Tracy & Shawn Stuben P’23,’25,’28,’32 Karen & Richard Talford GP’30,’32 Maggie & Rick Talford P’30,’32

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The Susan L Klimaitis Foundation (The Horvath Family P’28,’34) Bradley Wigglesworth P’21

$2,500 to $4,999 Sarah & Michael Bulgarelli P’33,’34 Linda & Kenneth Burkart P’28 Christa Mangiello & Kevin Bush P’33,’36 Tiffany & Pastor Mark Caldwell** P’25,’25 Brooke & Dennis Chapman** P'27,'31 Richard Crawford GP'22,'23,'33 Kara & Jeremy Eisenga P’21,’23,’26 Kim & Kent Friedman* Sarah & Michael Germain P’26,’30,’32 Jeannette & David Gordon P’29 Marisa & Scott Holloway P’27 Helena & Douglas Kolesar P’33 Jennifer & Robert Lancaster P’23,’25 Native Bird Boxes Inc. Nelnet Business Solutions Jeannie & Dean Oppegaard** Carin & Cassidy Phillips P’27 Emily & Kenneth Riddell P’33,’34 Anna & Doug Sweet P’23 Diana & Thomas Zeindler P’28,’32

$1,000 to $2,499 Kathy & David Ames**GP’25 Kris & William Baiocchi GP’28,’31,’33 Bank of America Charitable Foundation Susan & Brian Beckner** P’20,’22 Gillian & Danie Botha P’25 Kaytie & Shane Brauning P’29 Susan & John Bremseth The Buck Family P’27 Carol Burk P’29,’32 Heather & Andrew Caine P’27,’29 Lindsay & Ted Corbin P’27,’30 Kathleen & Thomas Craig Kelly Curry Linda & Jon Davis GP’31 Marisa & Anthony Devicaris P’23,’24,’26 Alexandra & Michael Egan P’34 Rachel & Jeffrey Faramo P’28 Nora & Terry Fedelem P’23,’25 Michele Greenawalt Kathkeen & Timothy Haskins Adriane & Kevin Hodder P’28 Rebecca & Russell Hunter P’25 Liana & Pietro Insana P’26,’28 Toni & Christopher Kohn P’29,’32 Lilly Pulitzer Jennifer & Jim Massa P’27 Holly & Jesse McGreevy P’28,’31 Lisa & Gerald McTear GP ‘34 Christine Kim & Andy Melvin Mary & Chuck Montgomery Andrea & Matt Nichols

Tracy & Tankut Onal P’31,’35 Charles & Janna Outlaw** Angi & Matthew Pietzak P’29,’32 Natalie & Burke Rainey P’32,’34,’36 Tammi & John Rowe P’23 Bethany & Sean Scully P’29,’32 Denise & Gregory Shanabarger Donna & Stephen Spargo GP’27,’31 Emily & Daniel Stephen P’28,’30,’33 Katherine & Adam Sweet** P’24 The Gainesville Association for the Creative Arts Inc. Elliane & Jason Triana P’27 Christian Young P’33,’33 Sue & Scott Zumstein**

$500 to $999 Ashley & Raymond Allain P’24 Jane & Jim Badger** Nicki Sebold & Michael Barile P’26,’29 Cassie & Dan Barone** Anthony & Cate Bartolacci P’34 Audra Iler & Joseph Bidwell P’29,’31,’34 Jack Kernan & Deborah Bright** P’21 Kate A. Cervoni John C. Chaffee, Jr. Steve Damon Colleen Dunavan P’32,’34 Jennifer & Ronald Ferris Marlene & Domenic Foord P’22,’24 Reagan & Danny Geschardt P’25,’27 Celia Curtis & Mikael Grondahl P’30 Marion Berg-Haag & René Haag P’26 Laurie & James Hartfield P’26 Janis & Jay Hillis GP’22,’24 Home Campus Kandice & Ryan Izdonavicius P’31 Tracy & Jano Janoyan P’22 Kelly & Brad Jones P’27,’32 Nicole & Tyler Kitson P’25 William Ratterree & Carrie Kosarek P’27 Maria & Steve Lafontaine P’27 Tracy & Brian Leeber P’23,’24,’27 Aimee & Christopher Lyon Virgil Manuel** Kelly & Carmen Mauceri P’31,’31 Elizabeth & Ryan McLain P’27 Jodie & Mark Montgomery Riuth & Gerald Myers* Karen & Matthew O’Leary P’22 Julia & Darren Oakes P’24,’28 OFDC Commercial Interiors Jennifer & John Rack P’26 Charlene & Stephen Raymond GP’25 Christina & Brandon Rea** Renee Hahn Services Virginia Ruiz-Easterly GP’28 Samantha & Steven Saldukas P’24

Ginger & Ted Sauter Skotak-Brown Group (Brittany Skotak & Nick Craig P’26,’29) Dawn & Gary Sporn P’28 Leticia Tarpley**P’21 Jean Bernard Tarrete P’27 Robert Teschke Anne & Edward Towers P’34 John & Melanie Weaver P’23

Up to $499 Ibiza Aguirre** Svetlana & Sergey Akimov P’24 Jill Amsler** Anonymous** William Athey** P’21 Amy & John Bannon P’28 Kristin Barber** Jennifer Barrett P’28 Preston Beckner ‘20 Glen Beitmen** P’34 Melodi Belei** Cameron & Nicholas Bendowski** P’38 Jena Benner P’30 Alex Betancourt P’32 Theresa Binns** Tsvetelina & Steven Blount P’30,’30 Kate Bosi**P’35,’37 David Bosley P’26 Lisa Brock Callie Brown** Francine Brown P’32 Michele Bundy Allissa & William Campbell P’31,’34 Dennielle & Edward Casaletto P’34 Gabriela & Santiago Chahwan Megan & Jason Cloar P’31,’34 Coastal Carts Jennifer Coffey** Tracy Coghill-Cokenour Mary & Clay Cone William J Cooper Sarah Cox** Kellie Cullinan** Jennifer & Dennis D’auvergne P’29 Claudia & Michael Dal Lago P’30 Melody & Justin Defont P’32 Andrea & Steve DeLadurantey** Wendy & Michael Delate P’25,’27,’29 Holly & Jason Diefenthaler P’30,’32 Tere Diehl** Helena Dinger Stephanie & Brian Dixon P’35 Cynthia & Peter Dreyfuss P’22 Kristi & John English** April Errico** William Eyerly** Julie & Anthony Farah P’25 Laney & Chris Farrugia P’30 Cathy Ferns Penny & Douglas Foss P’24 Valeria Stadler & Rafael Furlan P’34 Michael Gabel Carrie Gammons P’27 Darcie Garza P’28 Monika & Paul Gatto P’26,’35 James Gauthier Deanna & Mike Gervais P’27,’30 Chrissy Gomory** Bertha Gonzales** Debbie Gracia**

Carolina Grau** Andrea & James Guidone P’32,’33 Sara Harris** Ashley & Charles Hayes P’26,’28 Healthcare Training Leader Kara & Chris Heaslip Renee & Jason Helfrich P’31,’34 Denise & Jeff Helm P’23 Frank & Betty Jo Hickox GP’31,’35 Ashley & Ryan Hoffmeister P’32,’34 Megan Homan Tanya & Karl Horsten P’25 Heather Howard** Kristina Jay P’25 Lilian & Henry Jeannin GP’26,;28 Lisa Johnson** Jennifer & Bradley Johnson P’23,’23 Candace & Anthony Johnson P’28,’31 Clarisa & Elias Josephs P’31 Joyce Vitelli Scholarship Trust Fund Emily & Brian Kaczynski** P’27,’31 Elizabeth Kahn** Eve & Duncan King P’26 Amy & Kim Kobza P’28 Erin Kolakowski** Candi Kominak** Trista & Matthew Kragh P’31,’24 Lisa & Larry Kronish P’27 David Kuhl P’27,’29,’32 Ginny & Marc Lamb** P’33 Ashley & Dirickson Lampkin P’26,’28,’36 Kelsey & Sean Landis** P’35,’38 Doreena & Brian Layton P’21 Ardys & Thomas Leafstrand Kathie Liebert** Adrienne & TerrenceLindgren P’27 Melissa & Patrick Linn P’31 Lisa Longo Alexandria MacGowen** Tim Mahoney Mandy Maiman** Karen & Christopher Marchand P’30 Deborah Martin** Regina & Michael Maxfield** Timothy McCann Emily & Chad McClure** Kathleen & Felix Mehler P’26 Jennifer & Matthew Mendenhall P’29,’31 Michelle Merrow** Rebecca & Randolph Meyer P’24,’27 Shanna & Andrew Miranti** P’27,’29,’32,’35 Cami Jo & Leonard Mogelvang P’29,’31,’32 Deborah & Thomas Monti Rachel & Daniel Moore** P’34 Corenna & Nathan Moran P’29 Ann Nathan** Angela Zamora & Peter Nazario P’31,’33 Kelly Newman** Steve Noyes** Hadley O’Connor** P’22,’23,’33 Erin & Jeremy O’Guinn P’32 Renee & Colin O’Higgins Jennefer O’Brien Crystal Oswald** Marisa & Tim Ouverson P’25 Kelly & Richard Pausch Pay It Forward Enterprises Peter Peise Noelle Penfield Lila & Adam Peters Jodi Pharis**

Suzanne & Patrick Portner** P’34 Kandice &Ryan Pryor P’27,’30 Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc. Katherine & Bob Putney** Q. Gray Minor & Associates Scarlett Ramirez** Christina & Benjamin Ramsey P’29,’31 Elizabeth & Hunter Ratliff P’24 Lauren Redondo** P’38 Marcos Redondo** P’38 Mallory & Blasé Reinoso P31,’33 Jill Richards Maribeth Richards** P’32 Kathy & Kevin Rickstrom P28 Cathy & Douglas Riddell GP’33,’24 Maggie Riggall**P’22 Raquel & Rodrigo Rinaldi** P’23,’26 Chastity Rivera** Caridad & Deivis Rodriguez P’28 Shirley & Alan Rowold Bianca Santora** Stephanie & Tim Savage P’29 Jennifer Schehr** Alison & David Sciacqua P’30 Shelley & Paul Seifert P’26,’26 Karen Shaw** Jill & Craig Sherman P’21 Jill & Thomas Shubin GP’28,’31 Stephanie & Jason Shumadine P’31,’33 Stella & Dennis Siddiqi P’29,’32 Lindsay & Louise Skelly P’35 Alyssa & Mike Slattery “31,’34,’36 Jennifer & Jesse Slenk** P’32,’32,’34,’34 Karol & Randy Smith Arlen & Martin Smith** Jessica & Chad Smith P’24,’25 Kathy & Kevin Smith P’30 Krystal & Eric Smith P’32 Lourdes & Luigi Soriero P’29,’32 Jason St. Amand** Cameron Steese** Sean Stolliker** Melinda Sullivan** Margaret & Warren Sulmasy GP’23,’24 Dawn Sulmasy P’23,’24 Christy & Douglas Tanner** P’21,’24 Lucy Tarpley ‘20 The Poetry Foundation Heather Tice P’23 True Fashionistas Cote Silveri & Andy Tuttle P’27 U.S. Bank Charitable Foundation Mimy & John Valenti P’24 Debra & Wayne VandeWall* Tina & Vid Varneckas P’26 Tina Veale** Arthur Vetter Paula Vogt** Karen & T Grant Walker P’32 Kristen & Michael Weinmann P’28,’29 Corine & Colin Wells P’30,’32 Megan Wendling GP’26,’28 Michael Werab** Amy & Jonathan West P’29,’31 Elaine Wilkinson Maureen & Raymond Wilkinson GP’32 James Wilson** Shaina Zatz P’27

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Bright

Futures

ON T HE COLLEGE FRON T I often hear it. “My child has a full-ride to attend a state university because they have Florida Bright Futures!”

Unfortunately, this is a common misconception.

Each year, Florida seniors have to decide which college they will attend by May 1st, and the Bright Futures Scholarship monies will play a critical role in their decisions. While Bright Futures will not fully fund the cost to attend a Florida university, it does significantly reduce the cost of college for Florida families.

Parents do not have to qualify based on income - Bright Futures is awarded strictly on the student’s “merit,” rewarding their hard work. What a great way to motivate our young people!

The highest Bright Futures award amount will cover 100% tuition and fees at any Florida state university – roughly $6,800 per year. What is not covered is books, housing or food (room and board). Those costs are about $14,000 per year!

As Executive Director of Quest for Success for over 25 years, I have worked closely with thousands of local high school students and their families. We tell them early on during high school how they can qualify for the Bright Futures Scholarship:

Consequently, a student will never have a “full ride” to attend a state university from their Bright Futures award.

Meeting SAT or ACT score requirements

Sounds confusing? It can be. Throw in a student applying to a private college, either in-state or out-of-state, and things become even more complicated, with in-depth financial information required. Each year, navigating the financial aid process to pay for college becomes just a bit more complicated.

Specific grade point average (using only the five core academic areas (Math, Science, Social Studies, English, and World Language) Required community service hours

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Paying for college is like a financial puzzle, and every piece is significant.

Here are a few key pieces of advice I share with my students and families: Start early! I inform my Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior families as to exactly what the Bright Futures requirements are.

Prior to the student’s Senior year, I work with those families one-on-one, educating them as to the financial aid policies of the colleges and universities to which their son or daughter may be applying.

Know well in advance the required financial aid forms from the colleges to which your child is applying (FAFSA, CSS Profile and IDOCS). Make note of when they are due.

Understand the direct costs (tuition, fees, housing, food) that are payable directly to the college or university.

Be aware that the direct costs to the college are due about 30 days before the start of each semester. You do not pay for the full year all at one time.

You can ask the institution if you can split the direct costs into monthly payments.

Also understand the incidental or indirect costs (books, transportation, parking fees, computer etc.)

Set a budget for how much money your son or daughter will have going out with friends.

Proactively communicate with your child, ensuring they understand any limits you may have as to what you can afford to spend on their college education.

Slightly more than 50 percent of all graduating seniors in Florida qualify for Bright Futures. Of the students I work with, over 80 percent qualify.

By planning ahead, you can place your child in a strong position to achieve success in their future.

Moving forward, I hope the State Legislature keeps this significant financial puzzle piece in place. Families of college-age students are fortunate to have the opportunity for their child to qualify for the Bright Futures to ease the burden of paying for college, while rewarding students’ proactive engagement in their future.

Sue Zumstein Executive Director of Quest for Success* The Village School of Naples *Quest is a community-based organization that provides the resources needed to send hard-working students to four-year colleges and universities

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