2019 - 2020 Annual Report

2019-2020 Donor Impact Report

contents 1 Letter from the President of the Board of Trustees 2 Board of Trustees 3 The Bronson Society 4 Financials 5 FCDS Annual Fund 6 Annual Fund Donors 14 Parents’ Association

administration 2019-2020 Jon C. Deveaux Head of School Porter Hill Head of Lower School Deborah Sullinger Head of Middle School Margot Pearce Head of Upper School Maureen Bartolomeo Director of Finance and Operations Ally Bates Co-Director of Enrollment, Marketing & Communications Terilyn Esse Interim Director of Development Brad Fallon Director of Athletics Richard Runkel Co-Director of Enrollment, Admissions & Secondary School Pen Vineyard Dean of Students

Cover photography by Carolyn Russo

letter from the president of the board of trustees Fairfield Country Day, she has earned the deep respect of her colleagues, parents and students. It is her guidance — and the support of newly elevated Associate Head of School Maureen Bartolomeo and Director of Health Services Julie Seymour — ​ that has made it possible for a successful, full-time opening this fall.

Dear FCDS community, The last several months have been a remarkable time at Fairfield Country Day School and we appreciate your patience and flexibility as we work through the pandemic. Despite many challenges, we remain undeterred and committed to our mission.

We distinguished our School during the pandemic. Our faculty sacrificed their spring break to build an engaging and rigorous Remote Learning Program from the ground up, reinforcing our commitment to relational learning — an ethos which simply does not exist in other quarters of education. Lab experiments, public speaking presentations, ukulele lessons, physical fitness challenges, and watercolor paintings carried on through the spring from the safety of each boy’s home. The Class of 2020 graduates were celebrated, received their diplomas in the Loop, and were recognized for their accomplishments, resilience, and leadership.

Our faculty didn’t stop there. Teachers and the FCDS administration spent the entire summer innovating and planning to make sure our School opened this September in a safe and productive manner.

The boys are thrilled to be back on Blair Field and in the classrooms, and the faculty and staff are equally happy to see our families participating in the School’s safety protocols with a positive attitude. This has been an enormously difficult year, but we are all so lucky that Fairfield Country Day School can be a bright spot in all of our lives.

We are also extraordinarily fortunate to have Margot Pearce as our 12th Head of School. Margot was installed in the position in June of this year after demonstrating impressive leadership throughout her tenure at the School. Over her fourteen years at

Our goal for this school year is simple: provide our boys with a safe and productive education on campus or remotely, if it becomes necessary, and preserve what is uniquely FCDS. Our community, led by our dedicated faculty, has risen to the challenge.

Fairfield Country Day School has enormous momentum right now and I thank each of you for your support and contributions.

As you turn to the pages ahead, you will see that for the fifth consecutive year, the Annual Fund has benefited from 100% participation from parents, faculty and staff, and trustees. It is your dedication and generous spirit that has a direct influence on life at FCDS. Thank you for your continued partnership with Fairfield Country Day School. We look forward to seeing where Margot and our faculty lead us next.

Lastly, as I step down as President, I am thrilled to pass the baton to Rob Russo as our new President of the Board or Trustees.

As many of you know, Rob is a product of our FCDS program: an alumnus, successful attorney, and parent of two boys in the third grade. If you ever wonder what relational learning is, look no further. It is directed, customized education that creates productive citizens who love our School. I will remain in the far wings, but Rob’s thoughtful leadership will be instrumental in our next steps.

On we go, Country Day! With gratitude,

Patrick Shaw, P’16, P’21 President, Board of Trustees FCDS | 2019-2020 | With Gratitude 1

fcds board of trustees 2019-2020 Patrick Shaw President Robert D. Russo ’90 Vice President Jeff Gardner Treasurer Ann Zimmerli-Haskel, Psy.D Secretary Taylor Baldwin Rob Bowman Tara Burke Kai Bynum Virginia K. Cargill Sheila Clancy Megan Foley Sunil Garga Mark Hale Bill Huntington Brian Lawlor Sandra Lugar Kim Meier Leslie Noland James B. Vose ’67 Richard B. Vose ’99 Lauren Kelly-Weiss

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new trustees 2020-2021 Pavel Chernyshov is a founding partner of Arkview Capital.

Together with his two partners, he established Arkview in 2019, a private equity firm focused on impact investments. Prior to Arkview, Pavel was a Managing Director and the Investment Committee member at Ziff Brothers Investments. He had broad responsibilities over the investment portfolio, operations, and reporting. During his decade of tenure, Pavel worked in several verticals across the firm, including the Investment Group, Private Markets, Strategy, and Ventures. Before Ziff Brothers, Pavel worked at a private equity fund, Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts & Co., focusing on buyouts in technology and retail. He started his career in the Investment Banking Division at Morgan Stanley, where he was involved in several IPOs, acquisitions, restructurings, and financing transactions across various industries.

Pavel graduated from Amherst College cum laude with a B.A. in Computer Science and Economics. He was an Osathanugrah Scholar and received the James R. Nelson Prize in Economics. He is currently serving on the Amherst Fund and Alumni Trustee Nominating committees. Pavel lives in Westport with his wife, Anastasia (Co-VP of FCDS Parents’ Association), and two sons, Andrew ’28 and Mark ’32.

Mark R. Nemec, PhD, has been the President of Fairfield University since July 2017. As University President, Mark led the largest capital campaign in University history, exceeding the goal of $160 million to raise a total of $218 million.

In addition to his role as President, Mark joined the Politics department as a professor within the College of Arts and Sciences. A graduate of Loyola High School, Jesuit College Preparatory in Los Angeles, Mark earned a BA in English from Yale, where he was an All-Ivy League rugby player. He received an MA in education and a PhD in political science from the University of Michigan. Most recently, Mark served as the Dean of the Graham School of Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies at the University of Chicago. Prior to his tenure at the University of Chicago, he served as President and CEO of Eduventures, a Boston-based information services firm providing research and advice to the higher education community. Mark is the author of Ivory Towers and Nationalist Minds: Universities, Leadership, and the Development of the American State (University of Michigan Press, 2006), and a contributor to The Educational Legacy of Woodrow Wilson (University of Virginia Press, 2012). Mark lives in Fairfield with his wife, Suzy, and their four children: Alex, Teddy ’21, Philip ’23 and Kit.

the bronson society While every gift made to Fairfield Country Day School celebrates a spirit of generosity, the members of our leadership giving circles, The Bronson Society, exemplify a unique passion and commitment to the mission and vision of our School. In recognition of our top donors, The Bronson Society is our most prestigious donor recognition category, honoring the leadership and extraordinary support of those who give an annual gift of $5,000 or more. FCDS gratefully applauds these benefactors at our annual November celebration, The Bronson Society Reception.

(l-r) Board of Trustees President Patrick Shaw; Eli Haskel ’22, James Haskel, Annie Zimmerli-Haskel, and Jon Deveaux

bronson award recipients

the 2019 bronson award Leadership, involvement, and personal resources distinguish each Bronson Award recipient and like those recipients honored in years past, Annie Zimmerli-Haskel and Jim Haskel show their dedication to our School daily.

The Haskels joined the FCDS community in 2009 when their son Sam ’19 started Kindergarten. Annie joined the Board of Trustees in 2016 and has served on the Wellness, Governance, and Marketing committees and became Secretary of the Board in 2019. Over the past 11 years, Annie has helped to foster FCDS’ wellness initiative by using her expertise as a child psychologist to host meetings for parents on childhood development. In addition to the time and talent that the Haskels have given to FCDS, they were generous supporters of the 75th Anniversary Capital Campaign, the John R. Munro, Jr. Scholarship Fund, and the Annual Fund.

“The Haskels have always leaned into and believed in the Fairfield Country Day experience,” explains Patrick Shaw, Board President.

We thank Annie and Jim for their commitment to FCDS and their unwavering support.

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Annie Zimmerli-Haskel and James Haskel Missy and Kevin Harmon Pam and Mark Beaudoin Sheila Clancy Gerald Pearce, Sr. ’60 Gerald Pearce, Jr. ’84 Finley and Patrick Shaw Cindy and Rob Citrone Frances and Alan Offenberg Virginia Cargill Mary and Frode Foss-Skiftesvik Megan and Larry Foley Susan and John Akers Bailey and Jim Haas Dorothy and John Payne ’55 Mary and Kevin Cunningham Barbara and Gary Johnson Patti and Tom Keegan Lauri and Michael Friedland Anne and David Ward Fluer and Bill Rueckert Whitney and Jim Vose ’67 Betsy and John Perkin Fran and Worthington Johnson Jeanne and David Rosow

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financials 2020 financial information

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Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2020

Annual Giving (unrestricted) $502,842

Tuition Income $8,726,889

Other Income $472,186

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Other Fundraising $152,875

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Physical Plant $794,246

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Financial Aid $1,502,900 Administration $505,262 Instructional $466,890

Salaries & Benefits $5,417,570

Food Service $300,892 Other Expenses $315,180 Interest on Debt $6,515

$505,892 Annual Giving*

$3,150

Paige ’62 Legacy Fund

$151,025 2020 Super Blue

Saturday Fundraiser

$660,067

Total Giving 2019-2020 *Includes unrestricted and restricted gifts

$8,799,538 Total Endowment

development committee 2019-2020 Kim Meier, Chair

Taylor Baldwin

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Rob Bowman

Tara Burke

Megan Foley

Richard Vose ’99

Lauren Kelly-Weiss

fcds annual fund Strength in numbers is the goal of each Annual Fund and participation from parents, faculty, trustees and alumni make all the difference. Every gift to the Annual Fund profoundly impacts the story of each and every Fairfield Country Day School boy. On behalf of all FCDS students, we extend our deepest gratitude for your contributions.

Your gifts provide a vital source of unrestricted income which elevates all aspects of life on campus and ensures that we have the resources necessary to provide a transformative academic experience.

$505,892 was raised during the 2019-2020 Annual Fund.

annual fund volunteers The success of the Annual Fund each year is driven in large part by the enthusiasm, dedication and hard work of our volunteers. WIth their help, we have reached another milestone — our fifth consecutive year of 100 percent parent participation. Thank you to this stellar group of parents!

Kim Meier, Chair Elizabeth Courtney Betsy Ewing Megan Foley Traci Kantzas Renee Lucarelli

100% Parent Participation 100% Trustee Participation 100% Faculty & Staff Participation 391 Donors FCDS | 2019-2020 | With Gratitude 5

donors by category

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the bronson society Those who donate $5,000 or more to the Annual Fund.

head of school | $25,000 + Sheila Clancy Megan and Larry Foley Annie Zimmerli-Haskel and James Haskel

1936 | $15,000 – $24,999 Tricia and James Ben Jennifer and Robert Bowman Nina Andreyev and Jeffrey Gardner

blue door | $10,000 – $14,999 Suzanne and Michael Fredericks Frances and Alan Offenberg Amy and Kevin Owens Finely and Patrick Shaw Leona and Daniel Yin

windmill | $5,000 – $9,999 Susan Akers Allison and Anthony Allott Tara and Tim Burke Anastasia and Pavel Chernyshov Tammy and Michael Dryden Kathleen and Greg Garvey Kelly and Paul Jacobson Suzanne and James Jesse Amelia and Robert Johnson Lauren Kelly-Weiss and Chris Weiss Dana and Brian Lawlor Helen and Sergei Lemberg Renee and Bob Lucarelli Julie and Charl Malan Irene Ricci and Damien Marshall Joanne and Douglas Mason Suzy and Mark Nemec Melissa and Matthew O’Gorman Danielle and David Perdue Kelly and Robert Scinto

crusaders | $2,500 – $4,999 Katherine and Thomas Bachner Carrie and Robert Basil Kai Bynum Virginia K. Cargill Olivia and Felix Charney Alexandria and David Cirasuolo Nina and Jeff Clarke The Grace Jones Richardson Trust Sarah and Mark Hale Jing Ge and John Hung Kristin and William Huntington Kyle and Marc Lauricella Jean and James Michaelson Andrea and Andrew Muhlhauser Ann and Craig Muhlhauser Gaier and Samuel Palmisano Anne and Peter Richardson ’68 Carolyn and Rob Russo ’90 Lauren and Brian Schiller Peggy and Keith Stephan Whitney and James Vose ’67

blue/white | $1,000 – $2,499 Anonymous (1) Michelle and Andrew Adams Marie and Luke Adovasio Leah Gambal and Santiago Alfageme Charlotte and Perry Bartol ’81 Sarah and Patrick Berges Tricia and Paul Block Suzanne and Mark Burchill Susan and Christopher Calger Chrysty and Christopher Cichella Meg and Jonathan Collins Elizabeth and Peter Courtney Beverlee and Henry Dacey, Jr. Kristina and Donald DeFosset Wonah and William Denkin Sara and Jon Deveaux Kimberly and Douglas Dicconson Peter DiNardo ’88

years of consecutive giving ............................ 5-9 years ......................... 10-14 years ...................... 15-19 years ................... 20-24 years ................ 25+ years

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donors by category Jennifer and Ryan Driscoll Elizabeth Ewing and James Elkus Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Christopher Eykyn Susannah Eykyn Philip Ficks ’65 Maureen Finnegan Cristine and Colin Foster Kim and Justin Friesen Stephanie Frost Denitza and Christopher Gale Adriana and Sunil Garga Amy and Michael Gnadinger Ronna and Robert Gold Heena Sultan, M.D. and Steven Heffer, M.D. Alison and William Hinkle Marcia and Mark Hotchkiss Traci and Christos Kantzas Pamela and Mark Kelly Sarah and Vincent Kelly Dawn and Thomas Kreitler Sandra and Matthew Lugar Margaret and Robert MacDonald Wendy and Michael McCaffery Laura and Keith McCullough Kim Meier Lynsie Miller Kirsten and Brendan Murphy Sandra and Samuel Niles ’81 Leslie and Patrick Noland Carole and Clifford Paige ’62 Patricia and Michael Paliotta Margot and Gerry Pearce ’84 Lis and Peter Reed Cindy and Alok Reejhsinghani Michelle and John Riley Lisa and James Roccas Fleur and William Rueckert Sarah and James Sage Stephanie and Robert Scheetz Julie and Scott Seymour Andrea and Andrew Shantz Anne and Joseph Sheehan Melissa and Alon Shein David Smith ’70 Rebecca and Garfield Spencer Cynthia Schmitt-Sprinkle and Ted Sprinkle Gioia J. Riccio and David Sullivan Page and John Tremaine ’90 Diane M. Gallo-Van Ess, M.D. and David M. Van Ess, M.D. Alexi and John Whitaker Dr. Yasmin von Schirnding and Derek Yach, M.D.

years of consecutive giving ............................ 5-9 years ......................... 10-14 years ...................... 15-19 years ................... 20-24 years ................ 25+ years

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blazers | $1 – $999 Anonymous (4) Jacquelyn and Rohan Aarons Katie and Brendan Ahern Donald Aikenhead ’55 Tyler Auer ’00 Robin and DePaul Avant Laura and Benjamin Baker Evelyn Balamaci Taylor Baldwin Jaime and Craig Balocca Kristina and Paul Barnaby Kelly Barr Daria and John Barry ’67 Alison and Michael Barry ’73 Maureen and Joe Bartolomeo Ally Bates Shana and Joshua Baum Cathy Bergstrom Jennifer and Travis Berry Jean and Edwin Blair ’49 Maryellen and Gilbert Bowman Ellen Ringle-Boyle and Edward Boyle Mary Bradley Carol and James Braniecki Laura and Michael Brennan Duncan Briggs Shandley and Austin Brown Namisha Brown Jacquelyn Buckmiller Roberta and Terry Buckmiller Cheryl and William Bundy Susan Burns and T.J. Shimaitis Donna and Bradford Bush ’76 Shirley Bush Mimi and David Calfee Gretchen and George Campbell Rebecca Campbell Emily and Justin Cathcart Connie and Tom Ceconi Winy and Jean Cedon Amy and Marc Cesaratto Sheila and Joseph Cirasuolo Timothy Clark ’68 Susanna and Victor Clavelli Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation Brooke and Paul Coniglio Grace Connell Nicholas Conzelman ’13 William Conzelman ’17 Kimberley and James Cooper ’87 Stephanie and Todd Corcoran Sawyer Coseglia ’15 Jeffrey Currie Mylene and John Curtis ’74 Alexander Dacey ’00 Anastase Dacey ’00 Tina and John Dorman Kristin and Matthew DuCharme Gaelle and Alex Dudley Kelly and Pieter Engel Helene Epifano Kristy and Clayton Erwin Jack Esse ’17 William Esse ’21

Amanda and Morgan Fahimi Benjamin Fainlight ’06 Nicholas Fainlight ’08 Brad Fallon Marlowe Mitchell and Eric Farber James Farr Andrea and Todd Feldman Benjamin Fenner ’19 Oliver Fenner ’19 Jessica and Grayson Fertig ’95 Jane and John Fertig Adriana and Tristan Fields Erin and Cornelius Finnegan Inga and Sean Flanagan Aidan Foley ’19 Declan Foley ’25 Lawrence Foley ’13 Liam Foley ’16 Jennifer and Ian Forrest Hope and Mark Foster ’57 Noreen and Kevin Franklin Lucinda and Ferdinand Frassinelli ’73 Thomas Freer Ian Frost ’13 Tami and Richard Gage Julie Gannon Claire and Steve Garnett Sarah and Harry Geary Margaret and Harold Genvert, M.D. ’68 Timothy and Farrell Gerges Susan and John Giordano Jane and William Gnadinger Cheryl Guibone and Mathew Goldsmith Cynthia Gomez Benjamin Gott Caroline and Arthur Gravanis Kitty and James Graves ’49 Margaret Gray Ashley Pressler and Stephen Gray Katherine and Scott Greenberg Melissa and James Greenwood Judith and Leslie Grodd Isobel and Matthew Grodd Justine and James Hawley ’56 Molly Hemenway Holly and Porter Hill Heather and Chris Hisey Andrew Hoffman ’76 Nandita and George Hogan Scott Hood ’71 John Hoover Judith and Barclay Howe Anne and Henry Howe Ellen and Kyle Hublitz Lauren and Tom Hull Tamara and Conrad Hyde Patricia and Noel Hynd ’62 Laura and Angelo Iasiello ’80 Emilio Iasiello ’84 Lori and Joseph Isola Barbara and Gary Johnson Maria and Worthington Johnson ’66 JWJ Family Foundation, Inc. Maria and Peter Karayiannis Kurt Kaufmann Pam and Mark Kimball Elaine and Paul Klabonski Annie and Adam Klyver

Stephanie and John Kodweis Faye and Joseph Koizim ’03 Matthew Koizim ’00 Meghan and Joseph Laganza Widlaine and Harry Lamb Laurie and John Lane Lori and Ryan Langdon Nancy and Mark Langston Janet and Christopher Larsen ’52 Cooper Lee ’18 Jessica and Jeffrey Levitt Melissa and Christopher Liguori Stephanie and Chris Littrell Alexander LoGuercio ’20 Alison Hong, M.D. and Matt LoGuercio Maggie and Jonathan Lord Katie and James Mack Beth Negron and Kevin Mabley Robert Makuch Paula and Sean Martin Melanie and Randy Master Irma Matuk Mandy and Greg McCubbin Marisa and Douglas Mcdonald Bruce McEwen Elinor and John McKenna Alex Meier ’22 Evan Meier ’23 Charles Millard ’15 Andrea and Greg Millard ’86 Jess and Andrew Miller Lorraine Miller Marie and Jason Mitchell Deborah and Adam Mocciolo Jennifer and Adam Mocciolo Kelly Montanaro Margaret and Douglas Moore ’67 Barbara and Robert Moriarty ’70 Patricia and Michael Morrisroe Jenifer and Stephen Morse ’86 Beth and John Munro Eileen and Walter Murphy Joanmarie and Paul Musico

Alexandra and Peter Oldershaw Frances O’Neill Emily and Bradford Orben Julie and Charles Oudin ’73 Leroy Owens Janet and Day Patterson ’58 Geoffrey Payne ’61 Charles Pearce ’15 Genevieve and Gerald Pearce ’60 Nicole and Rand Pecknold Jennifer and Christopher Perkin ’88 Phoumalai Perrone Michelle and John Phelan ’81 Alexis and Andrew Phelps Scarlett Pipkin Christopher Popadic ’90 Andrea Pouliot-Rourke Alexis and Phil Prapopulos Kate and Michael Prendergast Joseph Quinn ’04 Gail A. Rauch Lynne and Leo Redgate Carol Reed Helen A. Reed William Reed Beatrice and Edward Repking Maureen and Eli Reynolds Richard Ritzel, II ’99 Ming-Yan and Jason Rothbaum Gail Rourke Michelle Ruffin Kaelyn and Richard Runkel Alexander Sage ’22 Thomas Sage ’20 Evelina and David Sarles Gabriella and Luca Savi Neeru and Rajesh Sharma Janet and John Shostak Saranya and Aun Singapore Pat and George Skurja Andrea and Andrew Smith H. Melanie Smith Jennifer and Sanford Smokler

Starr Snead Cole Sprinkle ’16 Alexander Staikos ’19 Kristen and John Staikos Susan and Eric Staub Nancy and Scott Stevens Jacqueline and Simeon Stevens Helen and Peter Stovell Meredith and John Sturges ’62 Deb and Jeff Sullinger Barbara and George Swander Genevieve and Erik Swenson Melissa and Joseph Targowski Jonathan Terbell ’02 Mariann Thomas and David Tavolacci Jenny and James Townsend Zinaida and Igor Turok, M.D. Joan and Jan Unger Travis Upchurch, Sr. Christine Van Cott, M.D. and David Van Cott Caitlin and James Van Ess ’03 Carmen Mendivil and Neftali Velasquez Shabiroon and Woodrow Vereen Sara and Jason Victor Christopher and Jacqueline Vigilante Barbara Viner Pen Vineyard Jacqueline Montras and Robert Vitalo Elizabeth and Jeffrey Von Kohorn, Ph.D. Nancy and Richard Vose ’99 Alexandra Wallace Harriet Weiss Kellie and Matthew Weiss Watson Weiss ’26 Sarah and Joseph Whinery Donna and Daniel Wilder Emily and Joseph Williams Ransom Wilson ’71 Helen and Nathaniel Wisch Elizabeth and Matthew Wood Rekha and Pratap Yagnik Karen and Jon Zames Janet and Howard Zev

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100% parent giving by class

Parent Participation

Five Consecutive Years!

Thank you for your support of the Annual Fund!

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giving by constituency trustee Taylor Baldwin Jennifer and Robert Bowman Tara and Tim Burke Kai Bynum Virginia K. Cargill Sheila Clancy Megan and Larry Foley Nina Andreyev and Jeffrey Gardner Adriana and Sunil Garga Sarah and Mark Hale Annie Zimmerli-Haskel and James Haskel Kristin and William Huntington Dana and Lawlor Sandra and Matthew Lugar Kim Meier Leslie and Patrick Noland Carolyn and Rob Russo ’90 Finley and Patrick Shaw Whitney and James Vose ’67 Nancy and Richard Vose ’99 Lauren Kelly-Weiss and Chris Weiss

past trustee Katherine and Thomas Bachner Laura and Benjamin Baker Evelyn Balamaci Alison and Michael Barry ’73 Cheryl and William Bundy Terilyn and Todd Esse Megan and Larry Foley Stephanie Frost Kathleen and Greg Garvey Barbara and Gary Johnson Pamela and Mark Kelly Dawn and Thomas Kreitler Barbara and Robert Moriarty ’70 Frances and Alan Offenberg Alexandra and Peter Oldershaw Patricia and Michael Paliotta Genevieve and Gerald Pearce ’60 Margot and Gerry Pearce ’84 Fleur and William Rueckert Helen and Peter Stovell

faculty & staff Jaime and Craig Balocca Kristina and Paul Barnaby Kelly Barr Maureen and Joe Bartolomeo Ally Bates Cathy Bergstrom Jennifer and Travis Berry Duncan Briggs Emily and Justin Cathcart Grace Connell

Sara and Jon Deveaux Tina and John Dorman Kristin and Matthew DuCharme Terilyn and Todd Esse Brad Fallon Noreen and Kevin Franklin Thomas Freer Claire and Steve Garnett Farrell and Timothy Gerges Katherine and Scott Greenberg Molly Hemenway Holly and Porter Hill Heather and Chris Hisey Lauren and Tom Hull Lori and Joseph Isola Pam and Mark Kimball Elaine and Paul Klabonski Stephanie and Chris Littrell Maggie and Jonathan Lord Katie and James Mack Mandy and Greg McCubbin Andrea and Greg Millard ’86 Marie and Jason Mitchell Jenifer and Stephen Morse ’86 Joanmarie and Paul Musico Frances O’Neill Leroy Owens Margot and Gerald Pearce ’84 Lynne and Leo Redgate William Reed Kaelyn and Richard Runkel Julie and Scott Seymour Pat and George Skurja Deb and Jeff Sullinger Caitlin and James Van Ess ’03 Jacqueline and Christopher Vigilante Barbara Viner Pen Vineyard Elizabeth and Jeffrey Von Kohorn, Ph.D.

former faculty & staff James Farr Sarah and Harry Geary Justine and James Hawley ’56 John Hoover Elinor and John McKenna Beth and John Munro Carole and Clifford Paige ’62 Gail Rauch Helen Reed Michelle and John Riley Evelina and David Sarles Janet and John Shostak Nancy and Scott Stevens Jacqueline Montras and Robert Vitalo

current student William Esse ’21 Declan Foley ’25 Alexander LoGuercio ’20 Alex Meier ’22 Evan Meier ’23 Alexander Sage ’22 Thomas Sage ’20 Watson Weiss ’26

grandparent Susan Akers Maryellen and Gilbert Bowman Mary Bradley Carol and James Braniecki Jacquelyn Buckmiller Roberta and Terry Buckmiller Gretchen and George Campbell Sheila and Joseph Cirasuolo Helene Epifano Maureen Finnegan Susan and John Giordano Jane and William Gnadinger Judith and Leslie Grodd Judith and Barclay Howe Bruce McEwen Lorraine Miller Lynsie Miller Deborah and Adam Mocciolo Ann and Craig Muhlhauser Eileen and Walter Murphy Carole and Clifford Paige ’62 Carol Reed Gail E. Rourke H. Melanie Smith Harriet Weiss Helen and Nathaniel Wisch Rekha and Pratap Yagnik

past parent / past grandparent Susan Akers Laura and Benjamin Baker Evelyn Balamaci Taylor Baldwin Jaime and Craig Balocca Alison and Michael Barry ’73 Charlotte and Perry Bartol ’81 Ellen Ringle-Boyle and Edward Boyle Cheryl and William Bundy Shirley Bush Mimi and David Calfee Virginia K. Cargill Beverlee and Henry Dacey Jane and John Fertig Stephanie Frost

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giving by constituency Kathleen and Greg Garvey Margaret Gray Justine and James Hawley ’56 Marcia and Mark Hotchkiss Ellen and Kyle Hublitz Lauren and Tom Hull Kristin and William Huntington Barbara and Gary Johnson Pamela and Mark Kelly Pam and Mark Kimball Elaine and Paul Klabonski Dawn and Thomas Kreitler Dana and Brian Lawlor Margaret and Robert MacDonald Robert Makuch Andrea and Greg Millard ’86 Marie and Jason Mitchell Margaret and Douglas Moore ’67 Barbara and Robert Moriarty ’70 Leslie and Patrick Noland Frances and Alan Offenberg Alexandra and Peter Oldershaw Emily and Bradford Orben Carole and Clifford Paige ’62 Patricia and Michael Paliotta Gaier and Samuel Palmisano Genevieve and Gerald Pearce ’60 Margot and Gerry Pearce ’84 Scarlett Pipkin Gail Rauch Fleur and William Rueckert Kaelyn and Richard Runkel Evelina and David Sarles Stephanie and Robert Scheetz Julie and Scott Seymour Anne and Joseph Sheehan Pat and George Skurja H. Melanie Smith Cynthia Schmitt-Sprinkle and Ted Sprinkle Kristen and John Staikos Nancy and Scott Stevens Helen and Peter Stovell Gioia J. Riccio and David Sullivan Barbara and George Swander Diane M. Gallo-Van Ess, M.D. and David M. Van Ess, M.D. Whitney and James Vose ’67 Sarah and Joseph Whinery Donna and Daniel Wilder Dr. Yasmin von Schirnding and Derek Yach, M.D.

paige ’62 legacy fund The Paige ’62 Legacy Fund is an endowed fund that provides financial resources to allow our faculty and staff to take advantage of a wide range of professional development opportunities. The fund is named after retired Head of Upper School and FCDS alum Cliff Paige. This fund celebrates our graduates and recognizes the legacy that they leave behind. For this reason, it is tradition for the parents of the ninth grade class to make their Annual Fund contribution to the Paige ’62 Legacy Fund.

friend / corporation Benjamin Gott Starr W. Snead

foundation AmazonSmile Foundation Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation The Grace Jones Richardson Trust JWJ Family Foundation

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matching gift company Ameriprise Financial, Inc. Bank of America BlackRock Matching Gift Fund Brookfield Company Matching Gifts Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation Energy Income Partners, LLC GE Foundation

Medtronic Oracle Corporation Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program PNC Bank Matching Gift Program

alumni giving by decade Circa 1987

1940s Edwin J. Blair ’49 James M. Graves ’49

1950s Christopher Larsen ’52 Steve Aikenhead ’55 James M. Hawley ’56 Mark W. Foster ’57 Day L. Patterson ’58

1960s Gerald G. Pearce ’60 Geoffrey S. Payne ’61 Noel Hynd ’62 Clifford E. Paige ’62 John A. Sturges, Jr. ’62 Philip Ficks ’65 Worthington Johnson, Jr. ’66 John F. Barry, III ’67 Douglas G. Moore ’67 James B. Vose ’67 Timothy W. Clark ’68 Harold I. Genvert, M.D. ’68 Peter L. Richardson ’68

1970s Robert F. Moriarty ’70 David M. Smith ’70 Scott Hood ’71 Ransom C. Wilson ’71 Michael F. Barry ’73 Ferdinand H. Frassinelli ’73 Charles F. Oudin, III ’73 John T. Curtis, II ’74 Bradford W. Bush ’76 Andrew M. Hoffman ’76

1980s Angelo M. Iasiello, II ’80 Perry L. Bartol ’81 Samuel V. Niles ’81 John G. Phelan, Jr. ’81 Emilio J. Iasiello, III ’84 Gerald G. Pearce, Jr. ’84 Gregory J. Millard ’86 Stephen L. Morse ’86 James E. Cooper, III ’87 Peter A. DiNardo ’88 Christopher T. Perkin ’88

1990s

2010s

Christopher J. Popadic ’90 Robert D. Russo, III ’90 John M. Tremaine, Jr. ’90 Grayson M. Fertig ’95 Richard S. Ritzel, II ’99 Richard B. Vose ’99

Nicholas R. Conzelman ’13 Lawrence J. Foley ’13 Ian A. Frost ’13 Sawyer C. Coseglia ’15 Charles E. F. Millard ’15 Charles B. Pearce ’15 Liam P. Foley ’16 Cole A. Sprinkle ’16 William R. Conzelman ’17 Jack Esse ’17 Cooper M. Lee ’18 Benjamin H. Fenner ’19 Oliver B. Fenner ’19 Aidan F. Foley ’19 Alexander Staikos ’19

2000s Tyler P. Auer ’00 Alexander G. Dacey ’00 Anastase P. Dacey ’00 Matthew C. Koizim ’00 Jonathan M. Terbell ’02 Joseph D. Koizim ’03 James J. Van Ess ’03 Joseph L. Quinn ’04 Benjamin S. Fainlight ’06 Nicholas Fainlight ’08

Your support is greatly appreciated and we have made every effort to publish the names of all donors accurately. However, if there is an error, please accept our sincere apology and please notify the Development Office so that we may correct our records.

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fcds parents’ association The Fairfield Country Day School Parents’ Association is the heart of our community.

This group of committed parents synergizes the gifts of time, talent, and service that are so abundant at our School. Through events, fundraisers, activities, and overall parent involvement, their support expands the opportunities that define the FCDS experience. We are profoundly grateful to all our parents who give so selflessly to our School.

2019-2020 parents’ association executive board Kelly Jacobson and Andrea Shantz Co-Presidents Olivia Charney and Marlowe Farber Co-Vice Presidents Alexi Whitaker Secretary Joanne Mason Treasurer

Andrea Shantz and Kelly Jacobson

2019-2020 parents’ association committee chairs Thank you to all those parents who volunteered their time to FCDS during the 2019-2020 school year.

Your acts of generosity are what make FCDS thrive as a community.

Special Event Committee Chairs Bingo Night: Mariann Thomas Book Fair: Beatrice Repking and Peggy Stephan Day of Service: Marie Adovasio and Annie Howe FCDS Cares 5K Road Race: Sarah Berges and Tammy Dryden Gala Fundraiser: Trish Block and Kim Meier Homecoming: Kelly Jacobson and Andrea Shantz Performing Arts: Shandley McMurray Brown Picture Day: Lori Langdon Socials: Sarah Berges, Sheila Clancy, Tammy Dryden, Ashley Pressler Gray Welcome Breakfast: Kelly Jacobson and Andrea Shantz Wellness: Elizabeth Courtney, Suzy Nemec, and Melissa O’Gorman Winter Dance: Tammy Dryden

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General Committee Chairs Admissions: Kirsten Murphy Annual Fund: Kim Meier Bylaws: Kelly Jacobson and Andrea Shantz Class Ambassador Coordinators: Olivia Charney and Marlowe Mitchell Crusaders Closet / School Store: Suzanne Burchill and Caroline Gravanis Diversity: Jacqueline Stevens Instant Reply / Sunshine Committee: Carolyn Russo Speaker Series: Kelly Jacobson and Andrea Shantz Teacher/Staff Appreciation: Genevieve Swenson and Alexi Whitaker

(above, l-r) Event Committee members Chrysty Cichella, Kim Meier, Trish Block, Sarah Berges, and Nina Clarke

2020 fundraiser This year’s tailgate was a true touchdown! It was a night of cornhole competitions, leaderboards, and school spirit. Over 150 parents, faculty, and fans of Fairfield Country Day School huddled at the Patterson Country Club on February 1 for the Super Blue Saturday — Tailgate & Dinner Party fundraiser hosted by the Parents’ Association.

The big win was quarterbacked by committee chairs Trish Block and Kim Meier with the help of their awesome varsity volunteer team.

The positive energy translated into a significant score for FCDS with net proceeds reaching over $151,000. The paddle raise portion of the evening generated over $34,000.

Thank you to everyone who sponsored, donated, bid, and attended! Your all-star support of FCDS is a true testament to our community. GO BLUE! FCDS | 2019-2020 | With Gratitude 15

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super blue saturday sponsors and underwriters general manager underwriters Chrysty & Christopher Cichella Nina & Jeff Clarke Andrea & Andrew Muhlhauser

manager underwriters Allison & Anthony Allott Trish & Paul Block C.E. Floyd Company, Inc. Kim Meier Suzy & Mark Nemec Amy & Kevin Owens Finley & Patrick Shaw

head coach underwriters Danielle & David Perdue Peterman Architects, Inc. Lauren Kelly-Weiss & Christopher Weiss Assistant Coach Underwriters

(bottom center) Jim Vose ’67, (trustee, alum, and past parent) catches up with Barb Viner (French teacher at FCDS since 1990)

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assistant coach underwriters Virginia K. Cargill Olivia & Felix Charney The Carpet-Right Company Jennifer & Ryan Driscoll Eastern Land Management Ash Creek Enterprises Kristy & Clayton Erwin Adriana & Sunil Garga Isobel & Matthew Grodd Sarah & Mark Hale Annie Zimmerli-Haskel & James Haskel Kelly & Paul Jacobson Suzanne & James Jesse Jennifer & Adam Mocciolo Leslie & Patrick Noland Margot & Gerry Pearce ’84

faculty ticket sponsors Allison & Anthony Allott Carrie & Robert Basil Trish & Paul Block Virginia K. Cargill C.E. Floyd Company, Inc. Alex & David Cirasuolo Sheila Clancy Nina & Jeff Clarke Wonah & William Denkin Kelly & Pieter Engel Megan & Larry Foley Suzanne & Michael Fredericks Nina Andreyev & Jeff Gardner Sarah & Mark Hale Annie Zimmerli-Haskel & James Haskel Kelly & Paul Jacobson Joanne & Doug Mason

Kim Meier Andrea & Andrew Muhlhauser Suzy & Mark Nemec Amy & Kevin Owens Kate & Mike Prendergast Maureen & Eli Reynolds Michelle & John Riley Andrea & Andrew Shantz Finely & Patrick Shaw

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11.6 % Ticket Sales

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Outdoor Design & Living Penfield Collective Rob Russo ’90 RD Scinto, Inc. Salon 293 Sasco Farm SBE She La La Shoes n’ More Southern Tide Splash of Pink Style Insight Super Duper Weenie Teresa Rainieri Art Terrain The Chelsea The Granola Bar The Perfect Pair The Sinclair Kitchen + Bar Tusk Home + Design

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(above) Field goal festivities for FCDS parents

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A Dash of Salt Catering Alchemy Salon Kelly Babstock bird. Salon Bloomingdale’s blow dry Southport|Westport Bonda Colony Grill Compo Farms Flowers Kimberley Cooper CT Distributors, Inc. Tammy Dryden Ferguson’s Center Ice Finley’s Fiction Cristine & Colin Foster Fresh Flower Bar Annie Zimmerli-Haskel & James Haskel Hummock Island Kristin & William Huntington JoyRide Westport KL and Sam Malibu Taco Mama Chow Paula & Sean Martin Kim Meier Mitchells Modern Dermatology No. 299 OKO Westport

21.4 % Paddle Raise

41.2 % Silent Auction

(below) Board of Trustees President Patrick Shaw kicking off the event.

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