Foote Prints Summer 2023 by The Foote School

Foote Prints Fall 2023

Mission: What we do Empower children to lead with courage, compassion, and purpose.

Vision: Why we do it Inspire the next generation to change the world.

Values: Ideas we live by Discovery — Curiosity, creativity, and joyful inquiry drive learning. We explore diverse paths to ask and answer questions, generate solutions, and better understand ourselves and our world. Authenticity — Individuality, expression, and self-acceptance are essential to personal growth and development. True to ourselves, we develop our unique identities and capacity to navigate a complex world. Community — We are a diverse, inclusive community where everyone belongs. We are leaders – prepared, connected, and responsible to each other and to our local and global communities.

Fall 2023 | Vol. 50 No. 2 The Foote School

50 Loomis Place, New Haven, CT 06511 203-777-3464• www.footeschool.org Foote Prints is published twice a year for alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty, and friends.

Editor Frances Moore Class Notes Editors Mary Beth Claflin Amy Stephens Sudmyer ’89 Design Frances Moore Lindsay Russo Photography Stephanie Anestis, Frances Moore Contributors Jody Abzug, Rashana Graham, Christina MacLean, Amy Stephens Sudmyer ’89, Michael Valente, Liz Warner Board of Directors 2023–2024 Shirin Adelman Kavitha Bindra, President Elon Boms Emily Brenner, Secretary Mike Caplan Wick Chambers ’62 Annette Charles, Co-Chair Governance & Nominations Maryam Chohan Ronald Coleman ’04 Danielle Ginnetti Mona Gohara Rebecca Good George Joseph, Co-Vice President Andy Rapkin, Co-Vice President Geert Rouwenhorst, Treasurer Jessie Royce Hill Ty Sullivan Brett Weiss Mai Wu ’84 Ex Officio Aléwa Cooper, Head of School J. Richard Lee, Immediate Past President The Foote School complies with all applicable civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristics in any of its educational programs or activities, including employment. Protected characteristics (or protected classes) include race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, alienage, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law. The School is specifically required by Title IX and other applicable federal and state laws not to discriminate in such a manner.

Table of Contents News & Events From the Head of School Aléwa Cooper �� 2 Trustee News �� 4 Faculty Honors �� 6 Field Day �� 8

NEWS AND EVENTS

Spring Sports �� 12

Features 9th Grade Graduation �� 16 8th Grade Celebration �� 21 Experience the Outdoors �� 24 Frank Perrine Reflects �� 30

Alumni Profile: Jasmin Tompkins Nikole ’06 �� 36 Alumni Weekend 2023 �� 40 Class Notes �� 45

Report of Giving From Development Director Jody Abzug �� 57

PERRINE MEMORIES

Foote School Donor Rolls �� 58

Horizons Summer News �� 72 Horizons Report of Giving �� 74

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REPORT OF GIVING

FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

Exemplify Courage, Compassion, Purpose The following was Head of School Aléwa Cooper’s address to Foote’s 9th-Grade Class of 2023.

s you embark on your high school journeys, I want to remind you of Foote values that can and should serve as a compass (if you let them), guiding you through life and empowering you to make a positive impact on the world. Foote’s mission is to “empower children to lead with courage, compassion, and purpose.” Those are the values I want you to remember. While sometimes overlooked, compassion is a quality I urge you to cultivate. In a world that often feels divided and disconnected, compassion is the bridge that can unite us all. It is the capacity to understand and share the feelings of others, to lend a helping hand, and to offer support when it is needed most. Let compassion continue to be a guiding force behind your actions, whether in your personal relationships, your educational endeavors, or when engaging the broader community. The smallest act of kindness creates a ripple effect that touches lives far beyond what you can imagine. Courage is the fuel that propels dreams into reality. It is the audacity to pursue your passions, even in the face of uncertainty and fear. Courage is not the absence of doubt; rather, it is the willingness to confront and overcome those doubts, embracing the challenges that lie before you. As you step into the unknown, remember that courage is not about being fearless but about taking action in the face of fear. Have the courage to be innovative, to question the status quo, and to stand up for what you believe is right, even when it's difficult. Finally, purpose. Discovering your purpose is an ongoing journey, one that requires self-reflection, exploration, compassion for yourself, courage, and a willingness to listen to the whispers of your heart. Your purpose is not predetermined; it is a creation of your own making. It is the intersection of your passions, talents, and the needs of the world. Seek out what ignites a fire within you, what brings you joy, and where you can make a meaningful difference. Remember that purpose is not solely about personal fulfillment; it is about serving a higher cause and contributing to the well-being of humanity. Let your purpose guide your decisions, your actions, and your legacy. You are part of a generation capable of transforming the world in ways we have yet to imagine. Embrace the challenges that come your way, for they are the stepping stones to growth and transformation. Surround yourself with diverse perspectives, engage in dialogue, and build bridges across divides. Embrace failure and never lose sight of the power of collaboration. Always remember that true leaders lead not for personal gain but for the betterment of others. True compassion embraces the universal humanity that binds us all. True courage is not found in reckless bravado but in the quiet determination to do what is right. And true purpose is discovered when you listen to the calling of your heart and dedicate yourself to a cause greater than yourself.

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“Listen to the whispers of your heart.”

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Departing from the Board Foote is tremendously grateful for the service and dedication of departing board members George Atwood, Anna McGaw-Mobarak, Jason Price, and Alexandra Shor. GEORGE ATWOOD A board member since 2015, George was chair of the Development Committee, and co-chair of the Investment Committee. George has worked at Yale for more than 20 years overseeing administration and investment of charitable trusts. George has three children: Caroline, Ted, and Roddy ’19. George and his family live in Killingworth and enjoy sailing at the family summer house in Blue Hill, ME, or wherever sailing races take them. George received a B.A. in Economics from Tufts University, an M.B.A. from Yale School of Management, and is a chartered financial analyst. ANNA MCGAW-MOBARAK Anna has been a board member since 2020. A native of the Cayman Islands, she came to the United States after studying at the United World College of the Atlantic in Wales, U.K. She has a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Macalester College in Minnesota and a master of science in Physical Therapy from Marymount University in Virginia. She worked as a physical 4 | Foote Prints

therapist for several years in hospitals/acute-care settings and geriatric rehabilitation facilities in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Colorado. She is the mother of Coyan ’23 and Anya ’20. She currently helps manage Tennis Central in Woodbridge and is a board member of New HYTEs, which runs after-school tutoring, mentoring, and tennis lessons for children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds in the New Haven area. Anna has supported Foote’s admissions outreach work and participated in Unite Through Understanding Day at Foote. JASON PRICE Jason has been a board member since 2015, and served as chair of the Audit Committee. He is a partner in Exaltare Capital Partners, a private equity investment firm, where he specializes in investments in lower middle market firms and family-owned businesses seeking growth capital to professionalize operations. Previously, he served as a senior vice president at Cigna Investment Management and as the head of private equity investment activity for the Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds, where he oversaw a $4 billion private equity investment program. Over his professional career, Jason has served on the advisory boards of more than 12 private equity partnerships. He has served on the board of directors of All Our Kin and the Promising Schol-

ars Fund. Jason received his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and his B.A. in Business Administration from Morehouse College. A native of St. Louis, MO, Jason lives in New Haven with his wife, Christina, and two sons, Jason ’23 and Jacob ’24. ALEXANDRA SHOR Board member since 2019, Alexandra graduated from Oberlin College with a degree in Comparative Religion. She received an M.D. from Boston University School of Medicine and went on to an Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at Boston Medical Center. While in the medical field, Alexandra was particularly interested in family planning and care delivery in under-served populations. After having children, Alexandra made the decision to be home with them full-time. She now lives in North Haven with her husband, John Bianchi, an engineer and builder, with her two children, Jack ’22 and Poppy ’25, and his daughters Camilla and Catherine. She is involved in many projects in greater New Haven that focus on education, health, and opportunity disparities. She currently serves on the boards of Village Health Works, a nonprofit organization working to bring health care, sustainable agriculture, and education to Burundi; and NXTHVN, a New Haven project at the intersection of social justice and creative arts.

Joining the Board

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We are proud to welcome five new members of the Foote School Board of Trustees. SHIRIN ADELMAN Shirin has been an active member of the New Haven community for more than a decade. Shirin received her B.A. from Princeton University, her J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, and a Certificate from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. A seasoned attorney with 20 years of legal experience, Shirin has represented countless clients in the corporate, nonprofit, healthcare, employment, real estate, and investment areas. She is also experienced in cybersecurity and privacy-related issues, having worked with state government on cybersecurity-related strategies. Shirin lives in Hamden with her husband Ron, and their daughter, Sophia ’30. MIKE CAPLAN Mike has worked in the energy industry for more than 20 years and is currently the CEO of Olivewood Energy, a developer of large-scale solar and energy storage projects. His work experience is in identifying solutions that balance policy objectives with commercial and physical realities, while trying to address the interests of stakeholders. Mike has a B.S. from Cornell University, an M.S. in Finance from London Business School, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst. He is also an advisor

to EarthSpark International, which seeks to eradicate energy poverty by creating business models that can spin off and scale to address specific aspects of energy poverty — with an initial focus on Haiti. Mike lives in North Haven with his wife Lauren, and has two children at Foote: Will ’27 and Ben ’30. MARYAM CHOHAN Maryam works at J.P. Morgan Asset Management where she designs and leads training programs for client-facing professionals. She has more than 10 years of experience in human resources, in addition to management consulting at PwC, and strategic management at UNICEF, where her focus area was early childhood development and education. Maryam has a M.P.A. from Harvard University and an M.S. in Human Capital Management from Columbia University. She is president of the Columbia University Human Capital Management Club and is a member of Columbia SPS DEIA Committee. She has also volunteered on the governance body for New York Women Social Entrepreneurs, is an alum interviewer for Harvard College, and teaches mindfulness meditation. Maryam lives in Woodbridge with her husband Kaiser Toosy, and their two children Sophia ’30 and Amelia ’31. JESSIE ROYCE HILL Jessie serves as the dean of Benjamin Franklin College at Yale, offering guidance on academic and personal matters of her students. She holds a B.A. in European History from Barnard College and a M.S. from Columbia University

Graduate School of Journalism. She was associate director of Yale Undergraduate Admissions for eight years. Before coming to Yale, Jessie worked as a journalist for NPR and wrote and edited for newspapers in Massachusetts. She is a lecturer in Yale's English Department and conceived the Student-Athlete Mentors (SAMs), a program to bolster student-athletes in their first year at Yale. She serves as Director of Advising for Athletics. Jessie lives in New Haven with her daughters Lily ’20 and Ada ’23. TY SULLIVAN Ty works in the office of the CAO in the Institutional Clients Group for Citi. With 25 years of experience in financial services, he is an experienced financial analyst, conversant in fixed income, equities, structured products, and the capital markets, having held roles across sales and trading. Immediately prior to Citi, Ty was at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Supervision Group, focused on the governance and control frameworks of the world’s largest financial institutions. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst and holds a B.A. in Economics and an M.S. in Finance, both from Boston College. Ty lives in Fairfield with his wife Sarah and daughter Evelyn ’30. Foote Prints | 5

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Faculty Honors

This spring, 12 members of our faculty and staff were honored for their milestones at Foote. Celebrating their fiveyear milestone were: Jody Abzug (Director of Development), Eleanor Evins (Learning Support Program), and Rob Withers (then-Lower School Associate). Below are faculty and staff who celebrated 10 + years. 10 YEARS

Cara Hames, Head of Lower School

15 YEARS

Amy Sudmyer, Assoc. Dir. of Development Operations

Carrie Bergantino, Learning Support Program

Melissa McCormack, Grade 1 Teacher

20 YEARS

Özler Kayaarasi, Middle School Math

Laura Stanley, Middle School Math

25 YEARS

Tina Hansen, Latin

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Colleen Murphy, P.E. Department

Adam Solomon, Grade 5 Teacher

NEWS AND EVENTS

MOSAIC

Perspectives on Poverty in U.S. “We need to be loud. We have to convince more people to get involved in the process. Our society can't continue the way it has if we continue to exclude people from the economy.” — Colleen Shaddox, Author (left)

In April we welcomed Joanne Samuel Goldblum and Colleen Shaddox, co-authors of the 2021 book Broke in America: Seeing, Understanding, and Ending U.S. Poverty. A former Foote parent, Joanne is the founder and chief executive officer of National Diaper Bank Network and CEO of the Alliance for Period Supplies. As a former social worker in New Haven, she has first-hand perspective on the devastating — and sometimes insurmountable — effects that poverty has on individuals. At the same time, she's also witnessed the common misconceptions that surround poverty — for example, the assumption that people are poor because they don't want to work. "Most people who are poor work," she verified. The problem is that an outmoded minimum wage and welfare system does not provide sufficient support. Solutions are not easy, but Joanne pointed out that the first step is an open dialogue. "In this country, we don't talk about money. Having it is taboo, and not having it is taboo," she said. "We have to be willing to have the conversation."

The Witness Stone Project Each year, seventh graders participate in The Witness Stone Project, researching the life of a person who was enslaved in Connecticut. Students spend months researching the history of slavery while uncovering information about a person whose life was lived in slavery, but whose story was previously untold. Visit footeschool.org/WS to read student reflections on the life of Nean, a former slave, and view original student photography and graphic design. Foote Prints | 7

Field Day ’23 NEWS AND EVENTS

What a Day for Maroon and Grey! We couldn't have picked a nicer day for the annual Field Day competitions — nor could we have picked nicer people to share it with. Students sprinted, hopped, and helped each other across the finish line, culminating in an epic multi-grade relay race with an incredible demonstration of sportsmanship and camaraderie. (For those keeping score, this year's win went to Maroon!)

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DC Trip

8TH GRADE TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C.

Do a D.C. deep dive: footeschool.org/DCtrip

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FESTIVAL OF THE WORLD The Arts and Humanities departments collaborated on a months-long, 6th-grade research project: Festival of the World. The result was an unforgettable evening of history, customs, cultures, and performances from around the world.

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ATHLETICS

Let’s go, Falcons!

SPRING SPORTS

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ATHLETICS

Congratulations to the softball team on an undefeated season: 9–0! Read about our spring season: footeschool.org/athletics

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What an amazing night of camaraderie! We are so grateful for the support of our parents, faculty, and staff, who showed their school spirit at this year's auction fundraiser. We are also grateful to NXTHVN co-founders (and Foote parents) Jason Price and Titus Kaphar, who generously offered up their dynamic art space as the venue, and to the generous event sponsors!

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Class of 2023

9TH GRADE GRADUATION

CONGRATULATIONS

The distinguished Class of 2023 sat together on the Foote stage one final time at their graduation June 13. This tight-knit group of 15 graduates supported and encouraged each other until the last person departed the gym that evening. It was an event filled with profound reflections — from Head of School Aléwa Cooper’s emphasis on the significance of our mission (see page 2), to Class President Jai Makam’s reminder about the ties that will always bind his class together. Graduation speaker Spencer Luckey ’85 peppered his poignant personal tale with humor and humanity, serving as a model of someone who has stumbled, picked himself up, and persevered. (See more photos and videos from the day at footeschool.org/graduation.) 16 | Foote Prints

9TH GRADE GRADUATION

“Despite our diverse interests and talents, we will always have one thing in common: that incredible Foote spirit which has set us up for success as human beings, as members of our communities, as leaders, as students, as whatever we are, wherever we are, for the rest of our lives. That Foote spirit lends itself to kindness, social consciousness, intellectual curiosity, camaraderie, a lot of fun, hard work, a drive for healthy competition, and, above all, deep, meaningful friendships. These Foote tools will hold a permanent place in our life-skills toolbox as we go our separate ways and forge our unique paths.” JAI MAKAM ’23 CLASS PRESIDENT Foote Prints | 17

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“Contemplate your learning and the experiences that have made you who you are today. Look forward to the challenges and successes you will surely encounter. Look outward to the world that beckons you.” BETH MELLO DIRECTOR OF ACCREDITATION

ACCOLADES & GIFTS Foote School Prize — Levi York Margaret Ballou Hitchcock Prize: Charlie Sudmyer James B. Shepler Fine Arts Prize — Zahabiya Khokha 9th Grade Outstanding Scholarship Award — Emilia Adams 9th Grade Athletic Award — Molly Romero, Ally Pine Maher, Ignacio Granda 9th Grade Parents’ Farewell Gift — $3,525 for Financial Aid and Learning Support Hannah Lee Diploma — Brad McGuire, former Foote Athletic Director

GRADUATES WILL ATTEND Cheshire Academy Choate Rosemary Hall Hamden Hall Country Day School Hopkins School Sacred Heart Academy 18 | Foote Prints

9TH GRADE GRADUATION

“Come back to remark on the ways the campus may change, and reflect on the comforting ways it remains exactly the same. Come back to share fondest memories, reconnect with favorite teachers and laugh about nearly forgotten mischief. Most of all, though, come back to see one another and to check in with your teachers and even maybe come back to give back to this place that has given us so much. We will always be a home for you, no matter where your path leads.” AMY STEPHENS SUDMYER ’89 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

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“ ‘Something great is about to happen,’ Mr. Sandine said at the beginning of every class, and it has echoed in my head ever since. The absurdity of it always appealed to me for sure, but as I get older I have come to appreciate its truth: great things are happening, happening here, in fact. ... Foote is miraculous. Through their abundance of patience, the faculty here proved they believed in me, and in each and every one of you graduates, I am sure. And like a video game that always ends in a fantastic fiery explosion, they encouraged me to try again and again, until the outcome improved. This is the school of soft knocks and second, third, and fourth chances. ... Find your jam and rock it. Luck plays such an outsized role in life, it’s crazy. From womb to tomb, Fortune’s wheel can dictate whole stretches of life. So try to stay healthy, eat right, get plenty of exercise, and don’t let your watch tell you when to sleep.” SPENCER LUCKEY ’85 GRADUATION SPEAKER

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8TH GRADE CELEBRATION

Celebration

8TH GRADE

The 8th grade class of 46 students joined in the Foote School gym to celebrate their time at Foote. Some students will stay until 9th grade, and some will move on, but together they are a reflection of their shared experiences, exemplified during the ceremony by original poetry from students Myles Carter Solomon ’24 and Tal Berkowitz ’24. Head of Middle School Barrington Fulton Jr. urged his students to continue to embrace the true meaning of “carpe diem,” and take pride in the rewards that sentiment can reap.

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ACCOLADES AND GIFTS 8th Grade Outstanding Scholarship Award — Lukas Roberts (honorable mention: Anushka Gupta) 8th Grade Athletic Award — Lila Pisani, Lucian Halpern 8th Grade Parents’ Farewell Gift — $8,862 for Foote's Financial Aid Program and the Frank Perrine Library

DEPARTING 8TH GRADERS WILL ATTEND Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall Amity Regional High School/ECA Branford High School Cheshire Academy Choate Rosemary Hall Deerfield Academy Guilford High School Hamden Hall Country Day School Hamden High School Hopkins School The Loomis Chaffee School New Haven Academy Phillips Academy Andover Wilbur Cross High School Wilbur Cross High School/ECA

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“Embrace meaningful dialogues with those who hold different viewpoints, and always remember our shared humanity as you shape our future. Seize the day by seizing every opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others. … Embrace the discomfort that comes with perseverance, for it is within those moments that growth truly occurs.” BARRINGTON FULTON JR. HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL Foote Prints | 23

FEATURES

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Stepping Outside LEARNING BY DOING

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any of us are intimately familiar with a traditional classroom education, sitting at a desk — or maybe a collaborative Harkness table — evenly spaced from your peers, four walls, and an instructional blackboard (or whiteboard) at the front of the classroom. No matter how elaborately the room was decorated, there were probably times when you just knew that a change of environment could help you re-focus and re-energize. In the last issue of Foote Prints, we outlined our Strategic Plan (footeschool.org/strategicplan), which — among many other imperatives — prioritizes “learning by doing ... utilizing the outdoors and New Haven as our canvas.” We emphasize the importance of learning where we are — on our park-like campus, in our neighborhood and our city, and in communities near and far. Our campus — with its gardens, Sacred Woods, ropes course, playgrounds, and fields — is the perfect supplement to the learning happening in the classroom. Field trips, too, are a hallmark of the Foote experience, as our teachers look for opportunities to partner with the vast network of global and local organizations. Venturing off campus, students can explore marshes in Milford, invent at the Eli Whitney Museum, get creative in nearby art galleries, practice their world language skills with native speakers, and much, much more.

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ADAPTABILITY Each year, 4th graders select a significant individual in history that they will research and ultimately “become” as part of their Wax Museum project presentations. Stationed throughout campus, the students teach passersby about their chosen individual. This year they added a new twist: with the outdoors as a resource center, the students were asked to find materials that they could use to create “artifacts” — props that elucidate their research project.

“There's a planning period, but the greatest lessons come when their plans don't come to fruition and they have to adjust. They have to work with others to make this creation — that exists only in their mind so far — come to life. It becomes a day of learning that they all really remember.” DENISE QUINN, 4TH-GRADE TEACHER

ACCESSIBILITY “The Great Outdoors” has always been a source of inspiration for artists, and it can also serve as the canvas itself. Ninth-grade art students use outdoor spaces around the school to create installations that serve as an homage to significant moments in art history, while providing an opportunity for anyone to enjoy artwork in a public space.

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“We start with cave-painting using the cement foundation along the gym wall, and then tie that into a contemporary artist who makes art in the same way. This year we studied Keith Haring, who made art on subway walls so that people could see them outside of a gallery. The students utilized the retaining wall between the fields on Highland as a canvas for a Keith Haring-inspired mural.” MEREDITH ANDREWS, ART TEACHER

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY Outdoor learning is an opportunity to raise awareness about nature and environmental issues, promoting a sense of environmental responsibility. Our first graders take this responsibility seriously, as they diligently maintain the campus gardens, and gain a first-hand appreciation for the surrounding flora and fauna. At the same time, students can take lessons from the classroom and directly apply them to their environment.

“We need math to measure a perimeter and we use estimation skills to figure out how many weeds we can pick in one minute; we can see firsthand the insect life cycles we learn about in science; we sketch our surroundings and write descriptions and reflections about what we see. We really take advantage of every opportunity we get to go outside.” KAYLEIGH AXON, 1ST-GRADE TEACHER

CREATIVITY Foote’s campus is the perfect spot to practice tree I.D., plant vegetables, care for our chickens, and make any number of scientific discoveries. In 7th grade, the Middle School recess field becomes the stage for a tug-of-war demonstration on force. The J.M. deck becomes a launchpad for trajectory tests. Across the curriculum, faculty use the campus to reframe the classroom experience.

“Heading out of the classroom, while providing a feeling of excitement, also invites new opportunities and new ways of thinking. When launching marbles for an engineering challenge, opening the door out to the deck immediately inspires students to aim farther. When we take them out to the fields for a tug-of-war physics challenge or to meet with

members of the New Haven community, we are expanding their understanding that there are an infinite number of learning resources available to them.” ELLIOT DICKSON, MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER Foote Prints | 27

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“It's a really neat opportunity for kids to try new things while gaining independence by being away from home. It is an invaluable moment of maturity and learning for our students.” ROSS HOLZSCHUH, 5TH-GRADE ASSOCIATE TEACHER

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FEATURES GROWTH P.E. classes often find creative ways to use the outdoor spaces. In addition, our arboreal challenge course features ice-breakers and problem-solving challenges on ground-based elements alongside physical challenges of the high-ropes course. Simultaneously, students come to appreciate the struggles, the missteps, and the wrong turns — because those are opportunities for growth.

“Students discover more about each other and about themselves as they conquer new challenges — sometimes in teams and sometimes as individuals. The problemsolving, leadership, communication, and accountability skills that our students develop becomes transformative.” CARRIE BOYCE, DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

LEADERSHIP Working in a different environment promotes teamwork, communication, and cooperation. With new opportunities for collaboration, students become more empathetic and eager to take on leadership roles. The Foote chicken coop offers opportunities for collaboration, but it also empowers students to demonstrate leadership skills. Our third graders have taken on the responsibility of overseeing the dayto-day coop care.

“The third graders collect the eggs and distribute them to members of our community. We absolutely love having the chickens on campus — that's a very special and unique aspect to our program. It’s important that we utilize our beautiful campus for as much outdoor learning as we can.” EMILY PALEY, 3RD-GRADE TEACHER

RESILIENCE Opportunities to navigate new environments gives students a chance to face unexpected challenges, and learn how to adapt. Before the 5th-grade field trip to Nature's Classroom, many have never spent a night away from home, or been immersed in a rural environment. After the trip, they have a new sense of self, emboldened and energized by the courage it took to try something new.

"It's a really neat opportunity for kids to try new things while gaining independence by being away from home. It is an invaluable moment of maturity and learning for our students." ROSS HOLZSCHUH, 5TH-GRADE ASSOCIATE TEACHER

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“This fall we started our school year under the new headmaster, Mr. Perrine. We all liked him from the beginning, but he really won us over when he appeared one recess to play football.” — FOOTE YEARBOOK 1968

The following is an excerpt from a May 23, 2023, interview with former Head of School Frank Perrine (1967– 1992), conducted by Associate Director of Development Amy Stephens Sudmyer ’89, and Foote Archivist Cindy Leffell.

Q: How did you decide that education was going to be your career path?

Frank Perrine: That's a great question. My father and my grandfather were both bankers in a small-town bank [near Cranbury, NJ]. … But I didn't take to it. I majored in History and English, and I went through what everybody goes through: “What am I going to do with my life?” I went into the Army, and when I got out in 1957, a family friend who owned a factory over in Trenton, NJ, offered me a job as a salesman. … I went to work because it was a job and I didn't know what else I wanted to do. After I did it for a while, I said, “No, no, no, no. This is not what you're gonna do for a lifetime.” So, I moved to New York, and I got a master's degree. I was drawn to teaching. I don't know why. It was an inner thing. I wrote a letter to every public school district in the Manhattan area, and got no acceptances whatsoever because I didn't have a teaching degree. And so I gave it all up and went to Europe for the summer, went to bull fights all over Spain with a good friend,[and] had a wonderful time. Foote Prints | 31

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“I was in the classroom every day and that's how I got to know the kids.” When I came back the day before Labor Day, I went to a teacher's agency — The Cooperative Bureau for Teachers. A woman told me about a job at The Harvey School (Katonah, NY). They needed a teacher for the school's opening in a few days. I got all dolled up and drove up there in my little car, and the guy offered me a job pretty quickly. I had no experience, obviously, but I liked him. He liked me. He said, “I could offer you a contract to teach. Can you teach math?” I said, “Oh, sure.” I didn't know anything about math. He said, “Can you coach?” I said, “Oh, yeah, I can do all that.” It was a boarding school — 60 boys, 4th through 8th grade, old-fashioned English school, neckties, stand-up straight. Yes, sir. No, sir. Wonderful. … The second year, I got married and my wife Laura moved up there. We lived in a dormitory with 16 kids. The year Kennedy died, 1963, my headmaster died in an automobile crash. And for some dumb reason, they made me acting headmaster. I was only 29 or 30. I did my best and liked it. [After hiring a new headmaster], the school named me assistant headmaster. Then in 1967, The Foote School was looking for a head and they invited me up to New Haven for an interview. For some reason they hired me. I started there July 1, 1967, when I was just 33. We moved across the street from the school, rented a house, and started working there. I liked school life: I like kids, I like recess, I like games, I like being in the classrooms, I like the interaction, and I love to teach. For me, it just clicked. I knew I was very, very lucky, especially to go to Foote — to a place like that with a reputation like that. It was a wonderful school. I said to myself, “How did you ever get that job?” I still feel that way. I don't think I could have ever had a better job. At the end of 25 years, I said, “You gotta let somebody else run the place. You're getting stale.” So, I don't know if it's right or wrong, but life went on and I still love the place. You guys are so, so nice to me. 32 | Foote Prints

Q: If you can remember back to your first year at Foote, who was the first person you hired or what were some of the first decisions you made? FP: Well, you know, Bob Sandine was there. And, he was a very good friend of Mrs. Churchill [Foote’s previous headmistress]. So I made Bob assistant headmaster right off the bat. He was a rock beside me for the whole run. He's still one of my best friends. I started off with a good crowd. There were some really wonderful teachers there. I did all the hiring. I did all the placement. I did all the admissions. We didn't have any assistants. But I loved it.

Q: What was behind the decision to add the 9th grade? FP: The theory was you go to grammar school until 8th grade, then you go to high school. But there was also a feeling that a lot of kids would do better with an extra year at the grammar school level before they jumped into the big high schools. So we debated that, and the trustees and committees thought that would be a good idea. We wanted to have a 9th grade. Bob Sandine and Virginia Wilkinson basically started it, ran it for several years, and added programs of travel here. We got a following.

Q: In your experience, what is a hallmark of a Foote education? FP: We were always very strong on academics, and I thought writing was very important and wanted the kids to be good at that. Practice, practice, practice. What got me laughing was that the kids had been all over the world, but they didn't know where the Mississippi River was. They didn't know where Kansas was. So I taught them all the states, all the capitals, all the presidents, latitude, longitude, geography. We memorized the Gettysburg Address. We memorized poems.

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They had to recite everything. They could draw a map of the United States. I wanted to fill in the basics. So I taught the whole 7th grade every year for 25 years. I was in the classroom every day and that's how I got to know the kids.

Q: What were some other unique experiences students and faculty had?

FP: We had a house in Vermont, which Laura and I bought in 1971, and we took the 8th grade up there for an overnight and brought the 9th grade for three or four Q: Another thing you did was create ways for alumni nights. We did it every year. We had wonderful, wonderto stay connected to the school, like reunions and the ful times doing that.

alumni magazine.

Q: Who are some of the teachers you still keep in FP: There was nothing. I can't believe it — it was a clean touch with? slate. Isabelle Dewitt started Foote Prints. We started an alumni association. We started reunions. There was very very little in the way of fundraising. We had a deficit every year. We didn't have any money. You know, the school wasn't broke, but it was just going day-to-day, practically. Every year they had a fundraising drive, and the treasurer would send out a letter at Christmas time, and they'd raise about $20,000–25,000. That was the only fundraiser, no development, no nothing. And then slowly but surely we started a little endowment. I'm very proud; $20 million is not a bad endowment at all for any school like ours.

FP: Getting good teachers is always the fun and the trick. That's who runs the school, not me. The teachers do it. And so I was always looking out for somebody. Jay Cox came along — he was a shop teacher out of Madison Country School. I hired him to teach fifth grade when we had an opening. He seemed to me to be the perfect guy for boys and girls that age. And he had a great personality. Then the business manager left, and I hired him to be business manager. He did that until just a few years ago. I talk to him all the time. He's a great friend. Another guy, Bob Osborne, has always been a wonderful guy. He came along as sort of an intern in the lower grades way, Foote Prints | 33

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Frank Perrine Timeline (1967–1992) 1967

Frank becomes Head of School Rooted School on Loomis Place

1970

First issue of Foote Prints Magazine is issued

1971

Welcomes first 9th grade class (curricular theme: “Wilderness and the City”)

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Adds Latin, Russian, and Spanish language courses

1973

Acquires 5-acre parcel of land for playing fields

1974

Begins Mixed Age Group (combining students from grades 1 and 2 in one classroom for two years with same teacher) K–5 becomes Lower School and 6–9 becomes Upper School

1979

First official Alumni Reunion Foote’s first Apple II microcomputer

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way back. He is still teaching high school in New Haven. Oh, still a half a dozen teachers. Francie Irvine and Laura Altshul and Jerry Overly. I talk to them regularly and Patty Langdon. It's been a huge part of my life. And, I haven't got the right words to say how happy it's made me.

Q: Over the course of your 25 years at Foote, did it seem like the students changed? What seemed to change the most for you? FP: When I grew up, we got home from school, played outside, and did everything all day. Now everybody runs the kids to games and plays and this and that and they never have any freedom, are never alone. The parents are all over them all the time. That's the only thing I see differently. I think kids just need good handling, and places like Foote do it well. They still learn to read. They still learn to write. They still learn to play ball. They still learn to be good people. I've always been big on trying to get them to do something good with their lives, to make the world better.

Q: What other people defined Foote over the years? FP: Lola Salowitz taught math forever, and Ann Gulliver was a great teacher. We had a lot of them. That was the trick. Annie Clark taught gym forever. A lot of other people stayed there for 20, 25 years. The place just worked. We had a nice camaraderie. We had very good trustees. Bart Giamatti, Eli Clark, John Smith, Milt DeVane, Everton Hosley, Jay Bovilski, Charlie Michael. The last 15–20 years, there have been a lot of terrific women who were on the board.

Q: How did athletics fit into the school philosophy? FP: I loved our sports approach. We were never a killer of teams. We liked to play. The coaches were wonderful. They let the kids play. And we weren't trying to kill everybody and beat everybody. We had some good teams and we had some good spirit. But I liked the approach to athletics. It was not trying to be big-time.

Q: It seems like you led the way for your three children, who are all involved in education. FP: I'm so proud they've all been teachers, and I think some of the next generation will be, too. They love teaching. We loved living in New Haven. We had a wonderful, wonderful 25 years there. It was still home to us. Our kids all went to Foote and then two of them went to Wilbur Cross High School and one went to boarding school. So we were still very involved with, and still love New Haven. Great, great, great part of our lives. Lucky. Lucky, lucky us. To make a donation in memory of Mr. Perrine, visit footeschool.org/give.

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1980

Foote enrollment tops 400 Inaugural “Foote Race” for financial aid

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Creates of Community Caring Coalition, encouraging community service

1981

Foote Summer Theater begins

1984

New classroom building erected; expands endowment and scholarship funds.

1985

Ground broken for North Building (time capsule to be opened in 2035)

1986

Campaign raises $1.1 Million

1987

Fifth grade begins school-wide recycling program

1988

Foote School offers mini courses in After School Program

1989

Library expansion planned

1991

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Art is the connective tissue that binds all other facets of life. It is an educator, a healer, a diplomat, and an activist. It is at once deeply personal and universal. It is both an escape and a grounding force. Jasmine (Tompkins) Nikole ’06 knows this to be true.

n engineer, an educator, and entrepreneur — among many other roles — Jasmine determinedly keeps her creative side active. During the pandemic she took the leap to become a full-time artist. It’s meant hard work, and requires her to make tough choices, but the rewards far outweigh any reservations she might have had. THE EARLY YEARS From her earliest days, Jasmine knew in her heart that she was an artist. Instead of toys, she asked her parents for art supplies so she could hone her craft at home. A 5-year-old asking for paper and paint made sense to them, too — they come from a long line of distinguished artists. “We are all creators,” Jasmine explained. “We’re writ36 | Foote Prints

ers, singers, photographers, graphic designers, painters, and musicians — on both sides of the family.” Her grandmother and her great-grandfather were artists whose museum-quality paintings were displayed in prestigious institutions. Though Jasmine never had the opportunity to meet them — or even view their works, as they have been lost to time — she carries with her the inspiring stories that have been passed down: how her grandmother’s works were purportedly displayed at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, or how, when her great-grandfather became paralyzed, he used painting as a means of healing. Jasmine, who is primarily a painter, can relate to that. She’s been able to use her craft to unite communities, provide a space for healing, and encourage others to embrace their authenticity.

When Jasmine came to Foote in second grade, she brought with her a talent for creating — not just works of art, but community. She immersed herself in all Foote had to offer, and stayed through 9th grade, so she could experience the China trip, and enjoy more time with her tight-knit classmates. “We had really strong bonds,” she laughed. She also took advantage of the varied art classes, media, and techniques that are still endemic in the Foote curriculum. “I think the art program [at Foote] really shaped me and exposed me to the tools and skills that I use today and every day,” she said. For example, when someone asks her if she’s ever worked with clay, or sculpted stones, she can nod confidently. “The different media that I was exposed to at Foote just opens my eyes and makes me want to explore it more as an artist now.” APPLIED SCIENCE AND MATH Jasmine left Foote for Sacred Heart Academy, bringing with her not just her artistic aptitude (and renowned dance skills) but a penchant for science and math that led her to Rochester Institute of Technology for an engineering degree. Like the student herself, this degree was about substance and style. RIT is one of just nine institutions that offers an undergraduate degree in Packaging Science. The degree addresses the practical: how are packages designed for sustainability, shipment, and cost-effectiveness? It also addresses the aesthetic: how do products look when they’re in the package and on the shelf? While she worked toward this career, she also got heavily involved in all aspects of college life: mentoring, community health coaching, gospel choir, student clubs, government, and dozens of other activities. Yet Jasmine never lost touch with her artwork. “It’s always a part of me,” she said. She would carve out time about once a year to do some form of art just

ALUMNI for herself. She was also frequently commissioned to create works for others, from portraits to wall murals (continuing the business she’d started in middle school). After college she moved back to Connecticut, taking a job at Unilever, where she was a packaging engineer for Dove’s, St. Ives, Vaseline, Fisher Price, Conair, and more. She was also seeking out new ways to connect with her community. Again, art was the answer. She opened a paint-and-sip spot and found that while it was a way to connect people with each other, it was also a way to connect people to themselves. “Not only was I instructing a painting session, I was also leading self-fulfillment workshops in the middle of the session. Guests were leaving with new connections to the other people around them, and a better understanding of themselves and what they want to do in the future. That’s where the healing in communities comes in as well,” she reflected. Up until then, she hadn’t seriously considered art as a career — while it’s true her family are all talented artists, “art was never looked at as a means of living,” she explained. After the pandemic hit, she began to reconsider how she was spending her time and talent. Shortly after she gave birth to her son, she found herself working from home and wondering why she wasn’t putting more of her energy into her artwork. She began to split her professional time between engineering and her artwork. By the time her daughter arrived, there was no question about what she wanted to do. She left engineering behind and put all her energy into growing her art business. While it isn’t always easy — she can’t always say yes to every project she’d like to take on, and finding childcare in the moment is always tough — she does not second-guess her decision. “It absolutely was the right decision. I have no doubt,” she

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said. “I’m able to spend those moments, every single This summer Jasmine brought this mentality with her day, with my kids. I’m grateful for that.” into the classroom as part of Horizons at Foote’s summer program. She taught art to grades K–8, and forged SEEING PEOPLE a special connection with the middle school students. “They can get so lost in their friend groups, they feel Today Jasmine’s business, Jasmine Nikole Art Studio, is like they’ve lost their individuality,” she said. flourishing. Her website (beautifully designed by her sisOne day she asked 7th grade students to take a piece ter, graphic designer Tiara ((Tompkins)) McKnight ’09) of paper and first write down what others think about abounds with stunning portraits and vibrant nature-in- who they are. Next, she asked them to write down who spired scenes. It’s alive with the same energy and passion they think they are. “Who are you?” she pointedly asked. that Jasmine exudes. After making their two lists, she told the students to tear Portraits are her specialty, and “seeing people” is her up their first list. priority. There were so many times in her own experi“Everything on that page, good or bad, none of it ence when she felt she wasn’t seen, and she never wants matters. The only thing that matters is what you say anyone else to feel that way. about yourself,” she told them. “I think this is a world where everybody is a number She then asked them to write down what they want or a statistic, and it’s been that way for a long time. … I to be — who they want to be — not when they “grow always want to make people aware: ‘Hey, I see you. I see up,” but now. what you’re doing. I recognize you. I see your strength, “What steps are you taking to be that person?” she asked but more importantly, I want you to see your own them. “The future is now. It doesn’t happen magically one strength,’” she emphasized. day.” The exercise was transformative, particularly for the

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students who originally seemed closed off during her class. “After that they really started to open up.” During the pandemic, Jasmine began to ask herself those same questions: “Who am I? What am I really doing?” “I began to think, ‘Now is a good time.’ We were hit with a pandemic so you were faced with yourself. To be recognized and feel seen and be able to relate to others is very important in reconnecting after that solitude,” she said. Yet in some ways, she said, that way of thinking really started during her time as a student at Foote. “I think Foote exposed me to a world that I would not have been exposed to,” she explained. “[For example], respecting others is something that my family taught me, but at Foote I was able to practice it.” Last spring, she invited the Foote kindergarten classes to her exhibit at Creative Arts Workshop: “Freedom Dreams.” It’s her favorite series, and cemented her decision to become a professional artist.

She explained, “Telling stories is very important and that particular series sent me on the path that I’m on right now, mentally, spiritually, and physically. The story behind it is that we have to strip away the technology and social norms now to achieve true freedom, which is living off of the earth and being close to nature.” To view and/or purchase her work, visit jnikoleartcollection.com

SAVE THE DATE: NOV. 10

For one night only, Jasmine will host an exhibit at NXTHVN: “She’s Gotta Have It: An Icon Art Gallery Showcase”

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Welcome back! ALUMNI WEEKEND 2023

Friday, May 12 The tone was set for a joyous Alumni Weekend with an opening night reception at Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ.

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Saturday, May 13 On Saturday we welcomed (more than just) the classes of ’3s and ’8s to more formal festivities, albeit in classic Foote style! After a tour of the campus, alumni were treated to lunch and presentation by Aléwa Cooper, Head of School. During the ceremony, Chad Curry ’99 was honored with the Alumni Achievement Award, presented by his former kindergarten teacher, Sue Shaw. Incoming Alumni Council co-chairs Dan Fleschner ’94 and Alex Kleiner ’00 presented departing co-chairs Elizabeth Draghi ’77 and Jen LaVin ’81 with the Foote School Service Award, followed by the presentation of another Foote School Service Award to Amy Caplan ’88 by fellow alumna (and former co-worker) Amy Stephens Sudmyer ’89.

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One of the most heart-warming moments of the afternoon came in the form of a special Community Award, presented to long-time Head of School Frank Perrine (in absentia) by former faculty Jay Cox, Bob Osborne, and Annie Clark.

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Class Notes

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I remember Frank Perrine so fondly. He was kind, approachable, patient, and fair. He was willing to talk things out to help you understand an issue or a problem. ... He was present. I'm grateful that he was the Head of School during my time at Foote. — Kate Loewald ’74

Please note that we report news about Foote alumni, as well as their passings, as we become aware of them.

1935

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of John Goodenough. We extend our sympathy to his sister Ursula Goodenough ’56 and brother Daniel Goodenough ’58.

1945

Michael Buchanan wrote that he continues to volunteer with the American Legion and for Meals on Wheels. He would love to hear from any of his class of 1945 classmates. Anne Hunt Tritz sent a note that she leads a very quiet life now. She has not traveled since her husband passed away in 2018.

1946

Jennifer Griswold Hillhouse wrote she no longer travels but is still walking, doing jigsaw and crossword puzzles, as well as reading. Jennifer said she is “entertained by odd jobs with children and grandchildren, care of the cats, and some Senior Center activities.”

1950 Class Correspondent: Mary Pigott Johnsen jlmpjohnsen@west-point.org

1952 Class Correspondent: Harald Hille harald.hille@gmail.com

Although other members of the class were unable to attend AlumClass Correspondent: ni Weekend, Bob reported that the Robert Wing occasion of their 70th reunion did wing.1@osu.edu bring them together through a flurEligio Petrelli shared: “I enjoyed ry of emails — they shared memovery much reunioning with my ries of two classmates about whose classmates of ’53, Bob Wing, and deaths we had only recently learned, Mary Lou Venter Briggs, at L’ Brenda (Sweeney) Filley and Jordy Orcio in New Haven. Reunions are Mott. so valuable for friendship, renewals and piecing together events from Brenda lived in Guilford until her the old days. 70 years! A long time!” death two years ago and, besides her long career working for McGraw Bob Wing wrote to report that the Hill, she was an active member of Class of 1953 recognized the 70th Guilford's Racquet and Swim Club anniversary of their graduation on where she played tennis competiAlumni Weekend on May 12–13, tively until the age of 80!

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2023. Bob and Mary Lou (Venter) Briggs, accompanied by Mary Lou's 1948 husband Jim, attended the event From Berkeley, CA, we received a at the school, and Eligio Petrelnote from Dr. John Cooke that “de- li joined them for dinner the night spite advancing years and the loss of a before at a fine Italian restaurant on leg I am still planning to spend three State Street. Mary Lou had spent a months in Europe this summer.” long winter skiing with her husband 46 | Foote Prints

in Sun Valley, ID, and returned to their home in Williamstown, MA, just in time for Alumni Weekend. Butch Butterworth participated in the weekend festivities by hosting Bob and his son James at the Butterworth farm in Mount Carmel, where polo is still played during the warmer months.

The class learned that Jordy, who spent most of his adult life on the West Coast, moved at one point to Berkley, MI, close to one of his daughters, when he died in April 2023, following a stroke.

Sarah (Willard) Penegar continues to work (from home) as a psychologist in Knoxville, TN, and wrote that she had seen Jordy several times in recent years while he was living in Virginia.

that he has nearly finished his book on the adventures and mishaps of 18th-century Welsh missionaries to Tahiti, a project that took him not only to the British Museum but also to Tahiti itself. Wil's book on Welsh Mormon pioneers, who Marilyn (Jordan) Schulz sent news struggled by oxcart from St. Louis to that she is adjusting to living alone Salt Lake City, appeared (in Welsh) in Toronto, and that she survived about three years ago. Wil and his the pandemic largely with the help wife Carys have been involved in of Zoom, which allowed her to take the restoration of a local pub, which several courses, participate in a they are turning into a cultural hub book club, and even to play bridge. where Welsh is spoken and Welsh She has also made visits to Tucson, traditions are cherished. where her son Andy works at the University of Arizona, and to Mon- 1954 treal, which "is like being in another Steve Mendillo, who lives in L.A. country." and is still acting, shared, “ The last Broadway show I did was Our Town Speaking of Canada, Cathleen with Paul Newman, it was my sev(Greaves) Rowlett wrote from enth Broadway show.” Vancouver that she is getting excited by the prospect of becoming a 1955 great-grandparent.

CLASS NOTES at college. Two of them graduated from Northeastern University in Boston — Emily Culitan with a fine arts degree in 2022 and Alex Knueppel in 2023 with a degree in political science. Sally’s granddaughter Sara Knueppel will be a senior Interior Design major at The University of Wisconsin this fall. Emma Knueppel is a high school senior and will be studying nursing. Sally ended her note with, “Otherwise doing my best to stay busy and healthy and dealing with the reality of losing friends due to age and illness.” Ursula Goodenough wrote to us that she retired to Martha’s Vineyard in 2017 and loves every aspect thereof. She added, “I have five children and nine grandchildren. I’ve published a book called The Sacred Depth of Nature.”

Class Correspondents: Nawrie Meigs-Brown grannyn13@gmail.com

Katherine (Tiernan) O'Connor continues her international travels and missed reunion due to being in Italy. Lee Dunham Celestine (LaFarge) Nicolas writes from the Netherlands that she has been battling with Long Covid symptoms, and that the medications only seem to make it worse. Continuing with international news, Wil Aaron wrote from Wales

wlhdunham@gmail.com

1956 Class Correspondent: Will Amatruda willtam88@hotmail.com

Sally Jones Loeser wrote to tell us her grandchildren have been busy

Ursula Goodenough ’56

Class Correspondents Needed! We need your help collecting news from your classmates for publication in Class Notes and alumni profiles. To volunteer, please contact Mary Beth Claflin in the Alumni Programs Office: mclaflin@footeschool.org

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CLASS NOTES Don Ross wrote, “I am still living in Newport, but Susan and I spent four Class Correspondent: months in Ocean Ridge, FL, this Kevin Geenty year and will do it again next winkevin@geentygroup.com ter. Tennis and golf are still on the required activity list. We spent two 1958 weeks in June with son Jamie, his Class Correspondent: wife Sarah, and our grandchildren, Barry Stratton Annabel and Matson, in Scotland, barrystratton@yahoo.com particularly counties of Ross and Cromarty. Lots of haggis and malt Kerry Triffin reports he is very acwhisky (except for the kids.)” tive with the Bethany Land Trust and thus his physical, mental, and Susie Stevens wrote, “In April I spiritual health are all excellent! joined my daughter, Ginger May ’96, to give a presentation to the 1960 Foote kindergarten class on what Class Correspondent: the school was like when we each Happy Clement Spongberg were there. There were slides from happyspongberg@earthlink.net the years when our class was there. It was fun! (Visit footeschool.org/ Happy Clement sent the following podcast to listen to their talk.) message to her classmates: “MCMLXERS!!! Submitto nuntium Ellen Faller wrote, “The Yale Peaiam/mox/nunc. Communicatio amet. body Museum is now hosting me as Harmonia/beatus.” Happy translated a volunteer and will be opening to as: “Send a message now/soon/now. the public again next June or July, afCommunicating is important. Har- ter undergoing a multi-million-dolmony/happiness.” In late July and ear- lar, four-year renovation. It will be ly August 2022 Happy and her sister, bigger and better and twice the size. Muffie ’61 took a trip to visit Happy’s The brontosaurus, and a lot of other daughter Nia in Ann Arbor, MI. Hap- big pieces, will be back from three py and Muffie traveled for some time in the areas west and north of Traverse At right: Happy Clement Spongberg ’60 City, a great trip by all accounts. While and Ellen Hooker ’62. Below: Susie Stevens ’62, with her granddaughters in the Adirondacks this July, she met up Katie ’32 and Nina, and daughter with Foote alum Ellen Hooker ’62 and Ginger May ’96. Ellen’s brother John Hooker ’65. Happy and Ellen were able to play tennis 3–4 times while in the Adirondacks.

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Jerry Alford sent a note that he is retired and comfortable, living in Florida.

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years of ‘spa’ treatment in Canada, getting cleaned, remounted and reinstalled in modern terms. The 2nd floor, formerly offices, is now going to be all exhibit space. My mind is blown by all the changes, but I am really happy to see all the improvements.” In addition to volunteering in the Mineralogy & Meteoritics collection at The Yale Peabody Museum, Ellen continues to windsurf, is attempting to empty her basement of childhood junk, and enjoys traveling with her husband.

1963 Class Correspondent: Susan Stratton susanstratton4@gmail.com

1964 Class Correspondent: Verdi DiSesa verdi.disesa@gmail.com

We extend our condolences to Chase Twichell who lost her husband Russell Banks in January. Chase wrote a note to Foote sharing that her hus-

CLASS NOTES band managed to write three books in the last three years, “so in that sense is still with us.” On a happier note, Chase now has a great-grandchild, Esben Banks Leue, and continues to split her time between Saratoga Springs, New York City, and the Adirondacks. Phillip Stevens shared the sad news that Liz Trotman Davis had passed on March 3. Phillip wrote, “I was reminded of Liz's induction into the Kent Athletic Hall of Fame a number of years ago, and I was able to find what fellow Hall of Famer, Jeanne Johnston Kent ’67, wrote about her: ‘Elizabeth was a graceful gazelle who made the most impossible moves look like she was born to it — a complete natural. It was comforting to know Trotman was on my team because you didn’t have to coach or cajole — she was so self-motivated, there was no need. She simply loved the game at hand and could be counted on to be where she needed to be to make the lay up, cut off the pass or sink the shot.’”

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Class Correspondent: John N. Deming Jr. jndjr@yahoo.com

Class Correspondents: Rob Gurwitt robg@valley.net Greta Nettleton

We extend our sympathy to the family gretan@optonline.net of Linda Houston, who passed away on July 28, 2023. We are sad to report that Jonathan Foote passed away. We extend our Grace Hammond Boss sent a note: sympathy to his family. “Recently I have toured three Frank Lloyd Wright buildings, including the Price Tower in Bartlesville, 1973 OK, when I served for five days as Class Correspondents: a second time volunteer.” Grace Peter Hicks also toured both Kalil House and phicks@websterbank.com the Zimmerman House, located in John Persse Manchester, NH. johnpersse@bhhsne.com

1968 Class Correspondents: Leland Torrence lelandtorrence@optonline.net Rob Clark rclark@perrigo-inc.com

We are sad to report that Wendy Brown's mother, Molly Houston, passed away on April 10, 2023. We Pauline Lord shared, “Running also extend our condolences to her White Gate Farm's various enter- on the loss of her sister, Linda Goprises is all-consuming. Organic odrich Houston ’66 on July 28, 2023. produce and poultry, farm-to-table dinners, classes in all manner Art Howe sent a note from Portland, of things, farm stand and online ME: “Just retired from a 50-year castore, weddings, lodging, and gath- reer in public safety.” Art loves living erings for all occasions. Our daugh- in Portland and sends greetings to all. ter Megan's baby boy just turned 1. We dream of them leaving Colora- 1969 do some day to take over the farm. Class Correspondent: Hope you'll check us out at www. Meg McDowell Smith whitegatefarm.net.” megsmithvt@gmavt.net

1965 Class Correspondent: Eric Triffin eric_triffin@aya.yale.edu

We are sad to report that Scott Houston's mother, Molly Houston, passed away on April 10, 2023. We also extend our condolences to him on the loss of his sister, Linda Goodrich Houston ’66 on July 28, 2023.

1975 Class Correspondent: Jessica Drury sjsaz@optonline.net

We extend condolences to Julian Chang on the passing of his sister Nora Chang ’77.

1976 Class Correspondent: John Holder johnholder@comporium.net

“Having fun watching my mom, Ann Clark, run circles around us in her achievements, positivity and 1970 years!” wrote Annie Clark. She addWe are sad to report that Sandra ed that she is staying busy with a Vlock’s father, Jay Vlock, died on steady freelance client and working April 22, 2023. at a local food shelter. Foote Prints | 49

CLASS NOTES Glenn Hendler reported, “The newest thing is that for the next academic year I am interim dean of the faculty of Arts and Sciences at Fordham University — a position that is less grand than its lengthy title might imply. Slightly less new is that I fell off a cliff (really! literally!) in January and ruptured my Achilles tendon. Surgery repaired it, but I'm still recovering. Just as I started to be able to move on my own I was visited by two classmates I don't think I'd seen since we graduated: Andrew Kidde and James Hersey. It was great to get together with them!”

opening a practice very shortly help- west to visit Frank. I hope to get to ing people in the last days and weeks New Haven soon. Please look us up if of their life. you are in Northern California.” We received sad news that Nora Chang The entire Foote Community expassed away in January of 2023. tends condolences to Bill Perrine and Anne Roche on the passing of We extend condolences to Marcus his father, former Head of School, Giamatti on the passing of his sister Frank Perrine. Elena ’79.

1978 Class Correspondent: Stephen Fontana stevef1701@aol.com

We are sad to report Frank Perrine, former Foote Head of School, and father of Charlotte Perrine passed Class Correspondent: Elizabeth Daley Draghi away on July 18, 2023. Frank was also gdraghi@sbcglobal.net the father of William Perrine ’80 and Katherine Perrine Austen ’84 and Sam Stebbins wrote: “I became a father-in-law to Anne Roch ’84. grandfather a little over a year ago and little Menachem has recently 1979 learned to walk and then run. He is spectacularly cute and such a joy to Class Correspondent: Bonnie Welch hold.” Sam retired last year as Medi- bonniewelch@taftschool.org cal Director of the Peace Corps, and then spent a month driving around 1980 the country, visiting friends and family, and mountain biking nearly every Class Correspondent: Liz Geller Brennan day. Recently Sam finished training gelbren@aol.com as an end-of-life Doula, sometimes called a Death Doula, and will be Bill Perrine wrote: “Anne Roche ’84 and I live in Mill Valley, CA. I recently completed my 11th year as a Head of School (yes, I followed in my father’s footsteps!). I am currently in my sixth year at Marin Horizon School in Mill Valley and loving the experience. Anne continues to thrive as a life coach. We are enjoying the freedom of empty-nesting (one of our kids is in college and two have graduated). We also see my sisters, Katherine and Charlotte, often as they both live nearby. We were thrilled to see Bob Sandine a few months ago as he came Sam Stebbins ’77

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1981

Class Correspondents: Jennifer LaVin jen2766@gmail.com Nicolas Crowley nyjcrowley@hotmail.com

1982 Class Correspondent: Bethany Schowalter Appleby bethany.appleby@gmail.com

We extend condolences to Paul Giamatti on the passing of his sister Elena ’79.

1983 Class Correspondent: Brinley Ford Ehlers brinleysf@aol.com

We extend condolences to Edward Sawyer and his brother Gregory Sawyer ’86 on the passing of their mother Peg Berthold.

1984 Class Correspondent: Ann Pschirrer Brand annie.brandt@rocketmail.com

We extend our sympathy to Jeffrey Brand, whose father, Donald Brand, passed away on May 5, 2023. We also extend condolences to Katherine Perrine Austen on the passing of her father, former Head of School, Frank Perrine.

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1985

1990

1997

Class Correspondent: Carter LaPrade Serxner lapserx@gmail.com

Class Correspondent: Amy Cohn Crawford amycohncrawford@mac.com

Class Correspondent: Eliza Sayward elizasayward@yahoo.com

Eric Michael wrote: “I had 3–4 1991 games of Words with Friends going Class Correspondent: with Mr. Perrine all the time!” Bo Bradstreet ebradstr@gmail.com

We extend condolences to Julia Getman on the passing of her father, Christopher Getman. Julia’s sister and Foote School second grade teacher, Hilary Pearson, shared that their father, Chris Getman, died unexpectedly. Mr. Getman's very rapid deterioration and subsequent death was a complete shock to the family. Hilary described her dad by saying, "He was a largerthan-life guy in so many ways, and the world will not be the same without him. He had a very full life with family, friends, Yale, and the greater New Haven community.” The family is planning a service for a later date.

1986 Class Correspondent: Jody Esselstyn jesselstyn@gmail.com

1987 Class Correspondent: Jonathan Levin jdlevin@stanford.edu

1988 Class Correspondent: Sara Mulligan Farina saramulligan13@gmail.com

1992 Class Correspondent: Katie Madden Kavanagh katieblee@hotmail.com

1993 Class Correspondent: Jenny Keul jennykeul@gmail.com

1995 Class Correspondent: Jack Hill seaburyhill@aol.com

“Greetings from New York City!” wrote Jeffrey Einhorn. “I continue to practice criminal defense as a partner in a Manhattan law firm, and create automotive inspired social events, such as The Bridge in Bridgehampton, NY, The Hangar in Amelia Island, FL, and CarPark, in NYC. Recently, I met up with JD Lichtman for dinner when he was in NYC. It is always good to catch up with old pals.”

1996 Class Correspondents: Brett Nowak nowak.brett@gmail.com

We extend our sympathy to Tom Brand, whose father, Donald Brand, Katy Zandy Atlas passed away on May 5, 2023.

katy91@gmail.com

1989 Class Correspondent: Toya Hill Clark trose7@hotmail.com

Ana Dimas Rogers is busy with her nonprofit dance program which you can view on Bronxville Ballet.

1998 Class Correspondents: Andrew Lebov aklebov@gmail.com Elisabeth Sacco Klock saccopotatoes@gmail.com

1999 Class Correspondent: Jeremy Zuidema jmzuidema@gmail.com

We are sad to report that Jonathan Winter's father, Gene Winter, passed away on May 14, 2023. A note from Yaminette Diaz-Linhart updated us that she received her Ph.D. in Social Policy in August of 2022 from the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University. Yaminette started a postdoctoral fellowship at MIT Sloan School of Management where her research focuses on worker voice and worker wellbeing.

2000 Class Correspondents: Alex Kleiner alex.m.kleiner@gmail.com Shannon Sweeney smsweeney07@gmail.com

Kevin Brownell and Ian Lebov attended a folk punk show in Berkley, CA, last month where the opener was from New Haven. (Ian confessed that his mom was visiting and suggested he write and update his class on the visit.) Emily Zandy wrote, “After three Foote Prints | 51

CLASS NOTES wrote that she got married on June 10, 2023, to Michael Steves, from Adelaide, Australia. Footies at the wedding included Bradley Fleming ’99, Michael Wiles ’02 and Ray Allen ’02, plus former Head of School, Jean Lamont. Hope is living in NYC and is a digital manager at L’Oreal. Children of Emily Zandy ’00: Eloise, 4, and Theo, 11 months.

years in Berlin, Germany, I will move to Basel, Switzerland, with my husband and two children (Eloise, 4; Theo, 11 months) this summer. I expect my sister, Katy Hall ’97, and best friend, Jessica (Bloomgarden) Muse ’00, will visit during ski season! If anyone finds themselves in the area, please look me up!”

2001 Class Correspondent: Cassie Pagnam cassie.pagnam@gmail.com

Lawrence Coassin shared, “I live in Fairfield with my wife Jen, and three girls (ages 5, 3, and almost 1). I own and operate American Total Protection, an electronic security and electrical company located in Hamden, and Melbourne, FL. I would love to connect with any classmates in the area!” Foote School first grade teacher Margy Lamere shared that her son, Hunter Lamere and his wife Sara, along with brothers Charlie (6) and Sully (3) welcomed Jack Campbell Lamere into the family on October 21, 2022.

2002 Class Correspondent: Hope Fleming hope.fleming@gmail.com

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2003 Class Correspondent: Adam Shapiro adamshapiro1488@gmail.com

Symphony Spell symphony.spell@gmail.com

2008 Class Correspondents: Michael Milazzo michael.milazzo12@gmail.com Kate Reilly Yurkovsky kate.yurkovsky@gmail.com

2009 Class Correspondents: Chris Blackwood christopher.blackwood@tufts.edu

We extend our sympathy to Matthew Winter, whose father, Gene Winter, Eva Kerman passed away on May 14, 2023.

edk2123@barnard.edu

2004 Class Correspondents: Dillon Long know33@gmail.com Dana Schwartz danaschwartz5@gmail.com

A note from Grace Moore reported she is going into her 10th year teaching. She will spend this year at ReNEW as a PreK special education teacher, working at three charter schools in New Orleans, LA.

2005 Class Correspondent: Gabriella Rhodeen gabriella.rhodeen@gmail.com

2006 Class Correspondents: Audrey Logan logan.audrey@gmail.com Adam Gabbard adamdgabbard@yahoo.com

2007 Class Correspondents: Kenny Kregling kregke01@comcast.net

2010 Class Correspondents: Brandi Fullwood brandi.n.fullwood@gmail.com Clay Pepe cpepe@guidepoint.com

2011 Class Correspondents: Nate Barton natebarton95@gmail.com Britney Dumas bdumas13@gmail.com

2012 Class Correspondents: Harrison Lapides jharrisonlapides@gmail.com Cassidy McCarns cassidy.mccarns@yale.edu

2013 Class Correspondents: Lawson Buhl lbuhl@umich.edu Anika Zetterberg ahzetter@syr.edu

2014 Class Correspondents: Robinson Armour rarmour22@amherst.edu Sophia Matthes Theriault sophiamtheriault@gmail.com

2015 Class Correspondents: Anli Raymond anliraymond15@gmail.com Will Wildridge william@wildridge.org

2016 Class Correspondents: Omid Azodi oazodi1@gmail.com

Malachai York malachai@yorkfamily.net

CLASS NOTES camp where we teach kids how to cook foods from all over the world!”

Jillian Rinaldi graduated from Loomis 2021 Chafee this spring and will attend Uni- Class Correspondents versity of Colorado at Boulder this fall. Camilla Granda cgranda25@choate.edu Amelia Rinaldi graduated cum laude from Loomis Chaffee this spring, and will be attending the Honors Program at Purdue University, where she plans to major in Mechanical Engineering.

Henry Ferguson hankferguson2006@gmail.com

2022

Class Correspondents Emile Kraus ekrauss26@choate.edu

Josh Allard graduated with honors Nora Brock from Notre Dame High School and norab7777777@gmail.com was awarded an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma. Josh will attend Pomona College.

John “Mac” Cady graduated from Choate Rosemary Hall and plans to attend Skidmore College this fall Andrew Gee graduated from Cen- and will play baseball there. tral Connecticut State University’s School of Business in May 2023 Ayelet Kaminski wrote to us that with a B.S. in Management. Andrew she attends the University of Verstarted with a position as assistant mont and is majoring in Microbiolmanager at Champlin’s Marina & ogy. Ayelet still keeps in touch with a number of her Foote classmates. She Resort on Block Island, RI. keeps busy with her glassblowing, artwork, and writing for the Univer2017 sity of Vermont paper, the Vermont Class Correspondents: Cynic, as opinion editor. Above, Alyssa Walker ’92, History and Graley Turner Evelyn Pearson evie.pearson11@gmail.com

graleyturner@gmail.com Hilal Zoberi hzoberi20@choate.edu

2018 Class Correspondents: Alexandra Collins alexandrabcollins03@gmail.com Pablo Rollán pabloo.rollan@gmail.com

2019 Class Correspondents: Josie Cancro josie.cancro@gmail.com

2020 Class Correspondents: Zainab Khokha zmkhokha786@gmail.com Tristan Ward tristan103417@gmail.com

Social Sciences faculty member at The Pomfret School, shows her school spirit alongside fellow Footie and co-worker Jeremy Irzyk ’14, a Pomfret history teacher and varsity baseball coach. Below, Gabriel McCray ’20.

Gabriel McCray wrote that he was an intern at Foote as part of his high school’s internship program. “I loved it! It was an invaluable experience that prepared me for my future in the educational field. Now I am one of the head counselors at a culinary Foote Prints | 53

FACULTY & STAFF NEWS Aydin Gasimov is a sophomore at Wilbur Cross High School where he recently participated in the third annual Arab Festival. Held each May, the festival is a cross-cultural exchange for Arabic language and history. Aydin was born and raised in New Haven to immigrant parents from Azerbaijan. Once part of the former Soviet Union, Azerbaijan is located between Eastern Europe and West Asia. The country is not considered to be part of the Arab world. In a recent article on the festival and its participants Aydin was quoted as saying, "Azerbaijan has

a lot of Arab culture, [including] flowing Arabic script, centuries-old Byzantine churches and preserved palaces.” Aydin noticed the Arab influences in Azerbaijan on summer trips to visit extended family. The Gasimov family speaks Russian and English at home. When it came time to pick a language in high school, Arabic seemed like the right choice. Aydin’s Arabic teacher folds history into the curriculum and Aydin has found learning this history to be helpful to counter misunderstandings that classmates may have about Islam. “I think people think that it’s

a violent religion,” said Aydin. “But there’s this saying in the Quran, it says, if you kill one innocent soul, it is as if you have killed all of humankind.” (Gratitude to Sheila Lavey, ninth grade teacher for forwarding this update.)

2023

Jake Fasano fasjac08@icloud.com Amalia Romero molly@0524@gmail.com

Faculty & Staff News Photo Captions: 1 Joe and Kate Reiser welcomed a son, Bowen Robert Reiser, on November 20, 2022.

2 Middle School French teacher Marie Buenger and her partner Bob welcomed their baby Emma on January 1, 2023.

3 Lower School teacher, Jessica Lennon and her husband Rich welcomed a baby this past May: Ronin Slater Lennon. His parents are thrilled!

4 Charlie (6) and Sully (3) Lamere enjoy a ferry

ride with recent addition to the family, Jack Campbell Lamere, born Oct. 21, 2022. All three boys are the sons of Hunter Lamere ’01 and grandsons of first grade teacher Margy.

5 Trevor Rosenthal is “over the moon” about

becoming a grandmother to Anthony Michael Colarrusso who was born on July 27, 2023. Trevor’s daughter Mimi, her husband Anthony, and their new baby are all doing great!

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6 Dana and James Queiros, along with “big sis-

ter” Josephine, welcomed Juliette Evelyn Queiros, who was born on May 20, 2023. The whole family is doing great and Juliette’s is thrilled to have a sister.

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IN MEMORIAM

In Memoriam Nora Chang ’77 January 11, 2023

Liz Trotman Davis ’64 March 3, 2023

Brenda Sweeney Filley ’53 August 21,2021

Jonathan Foote ’72 May 31, 2021

Frank M. Perrine July 22, 1933 – July 18, 2023 It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Frank M. Perrine, our beloved and longest-serving Head of School, on July 18, 2023, at his home in Larkspur, CA. In 1967, Frank succeeded Elizabeth Churchill as Foote’s fifth head of school, serving in this role for 25 years before passing the baton to Jean Lamont in 1992. During Frank’s tenure, Foote saw many changes in its program and in the world, but Frank kept our school focused on its mission of teaching and learning with joy, passion, vigor, and love. Always behind his administrative tasks was a primary concern for nurturing and maintaining the spirit and tone of the school — one of joy, optimism, and possibility. Frank felt that his main responsibility as headmaster would always be to protect — and to pass on intact — that

very palpable “special spirit” that he felt so strongly when he first walked in the door of Foote School. In a recent conversation, Frank was asked what advice he would give today’s Foote students. He replied: “My advice would always be the same: jump in the water and give it your all. Be the best person you possibly can be, make a better world. Love your life and pass it on!” It is Frank’s love of life and his love for the Foote community that will most be remembered. His boisterous laugh and quick smile will continue to have a lasting impact on our school and all its constituents. Frank brought out the best in all those around him and taught others to do the same. Please join us in expressing sympathy to Frank’s family: his wife Laura and their children Charlotte ’78, Bill ’80, and Katherine ’84.

Elena Giamatti ’79 June 29, 2023

John B. Goodenough ’35 June 25, 2023

Anne Rose Hilliard ’35 September 18, 2021

Edith Rose Hopkins ’35 March 31, 2022

Linda Goodrich Houston ’66 July 28, 2023

Jordan Mott ’53 April 10, 2023

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REPORT OF GIVING

The Foote School Report of Giving 2022–2023

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REPORT OF GIVING

Thank you for showing up When I face a bit of writer’s block, I turn to others for friends — are always showing up for our students and inspiration. Below I included some wonderful quotes for our school. about giving, philanthropy, and volunteering that really resonate with me, and I hope with you, as well. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing "When you've worked that ever has.” hard, and done well, — Margaret Mead and walked through that doorway of opportunity From our dedicated board members, to our active ... you do not slam it shut and creative PTC, to our devoted Alumni Council behind you ... you reach members, so many are committed to The Foote School back, and you give other and to making each and every day special for our stufolks the same chances dents. that helped you succeed." I am humbled by and grateful for the unwavering — Michelle Obama assistance I receive daily from our Head of School, the board, the faculty, and my colleagues — especially those Donations to aca- in the Development Office: Amy Sudmyer ’89, Mary demic institutions help Beth Claflin, and (formerly) Amy Caplan ’88, to whom secure educational op- I am forever appreciative of the 16 years she worked in portunities for current students and for future gener- this office. ations. In 2022–2023, The Foote School was fortunate We thank all of you for your contributions — in person to have almost 1,000 community members support our and in pocket. With your support we had a banner year day-to-day operations through The Foote Fund, with for The Foote Fund, raising 34% more than our goal and scores of others contributing to scholarship endowment 56% more than last year. Much gratitude to the parents funds to guarantee financial assistance for next year’s of departing 8th graders who donated to our Financial (next decade’s and perhaps even next century’s) Foote Aid Program and the Frank Perrine Library (even more students. meaningful with Mr. Perrine’s passing in July) and our Class of 2023 families who contributed to our Financial "There can be no greater gift than that of giving one’s time Aid Program and to Learning Support. The Developand energy to help others without expecting anything in ment Office hosted alumni and parent events, which colreturn." lectively gathered more than 1,000 members of the Foote — Nelson Mandela community. We are grateful to all those who attended those events and our hugely successful auction that netWhat a perfect expression of what our community ted more than $40,000 — including $20,000 for Lower gifts to Foote students — by volunteering as Class Rep- School playground renovations. resentatives or Class Captains, or helping out at the aucI look forward to another successful year ahead. tion, the Book Swap, the Faculty Appreciation Break- Please remember Valentine’s Day 2024 will be a perfect fast, Foote on Ice, Parents’ Night, or the Pie Sale. Other time to show your love for Foote during our sixth annucommunity members volunteer by visiting classrooms al Giving Day! to read stories, sharing family traditions, and supporting The Foote Fund through the paddle raise at our Parents’ Night Out Auction. Our Foote family — including Jody Abzug alumni, parents of alumni, grandparents, faculty, and Director of Development and Alumni & Parent Programs Foote Prints | 57

Donors FOOTE FUND DONORS

Anonymous (2) Shyoko Honiden and Aryeh Abeles Jody Abzug and Jim Irzyk Rikki Abzug Sheila Abzug Tess and Frank Adae Joellen Adae Edna Travis and Barney Adams Annie Ducmanis Adams and Jim Adams Barbara Kinder and Joseph Adams Alison Johnson and Justus Addiss ’73 Shirin and Ron Adelman Marie Anne and Nicholas Afragola Sarah Afragola ’01 Melinda Agsten Qamar Al Tameemi ’22 Suzanne and Jason Alderman Kathryn Alderman Heba Abbas and Amaar Al-Hayder Jennifer Gandhi and Ivan Alonso Solas Lucy Ambach Ruth Coffey and Sunil Amrith Lara Anderson Lisa Anderson Marjo Anderson and Mark Dollhopf Kyeen and Richard Andersson Meredith Andrews and Fritz Horstman Stephanie and Mark Anestis Kate and Jeremy ’92 Angoff Kristine Anthis Bethany Schowalter Appleby ’82 and Nicholas Appleby Anne and Gordon Armour Katharine Arnstein ’63 Tywanna Johnson Michal and Ran Assaf Antony Astmann ’73 Nicki Dakis and George Atwood Roderick Atwood ’19 Kayleigh Axon Samuel Babbitt ’42 Michelle Baez Joanne and Paul Bailey Elizabeth Freedman Bannister ’74 Lynne Banta and Javier Garcia 58 | Foote Prints

The individuals listed have made a contribution to the annual Foote Fund between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023. We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this list. Please contact the Development Office if you notice errors or omissions.

Emily Barclay ’61 and John Hawes Christine Wilmer Barkus ’69 and Paul Barkus Margaret Wilmer Bartlett ’58 Lee Vorderer and Bob Bass Emily and Walden Bass Donna and William Batsford Nancy and Joel Becker Barbara Currier Bell ’55 Shana and Yassine Benzinane Carrie and William Bergantino Michael Bergin Anne Watkins and David Berkowitz Peggy McCarthy Berman and Barry Berman Daniel Berman ’08 Chay and Richard Bershtein Joan Bigwood Bigwood Osborn ’75 James Bigwood ’68 and Jay Cha Kris Estes and Stephen Binder ’78 Kavitha Bindra Pamela Westerfield Bingham ’78 and Arthur Bingham Jason Black ’03 Morley and Fred Bland Natalie Wilmer Blenk ’62 and Peter Blenk Leslie Bogen Kim Bohen and Douglas James Abe and Gail Boms Stephanie and Elon Boms Sarah Netter Boone ’89 and Andrew Boone John and Rebecca Booth Kaitlyn and Tristan Botelho Hania Deriche and Walid Bouchakour Monique Rainford and Chester Bourne Claire Bowern and William Hawkins Michelle and Kossouth ’87 Bradford Jennifer Jackson Breitling ’91 and Matthew Breitling Emily and Dean Brenner Keri Brenner Mary Lou Venter Briggs ’53 and James Briggs Grace and Jay Bright Courtney Broadus ’84

Alison Moncrief Bromage and Andy Bromage Ginny Bromage Seeley and Preston ’79 Brooks Anne Brownstein ’78 Jamie and Benjamin Bruce Noah Messing Lucas Butler ’03 Jeannette Byers ’65 Polly Byers ’74 and Mac McCoy Anne and Terry Byron Rachelle and Derek Byron Alison and Adam Cady John Cady ’19 Anne Tyler Calabresi ’48 and Guido Calabresi ’46 Mary Beth and Andrew Calderoni Cecile Fromont and Grant Calderwood Maria Casasnovas and Lorenzo Caliendo Ann Calkins Joseph Camilleri Kenneth Canfield Susan Canny ’96 Magdalena and Carmine Capasso Amy Caplan ’88 and Spencer Grimes Susan Carney and Lincoln Caplan Lauren and Mike Caplan Francine and Robert Caplan Jessica Cardin and Michael Higley Margaret Bluhm Carey ’59 and Tobe Carey Caren and Thomas Carpenter Linda Hamilton Carr ’42 and Don Carr Rives Fowlkes Carroll ’57 and Richard Carroll Linsley Craig Carruth ’85 and Bill Carruth Anna and Robert Casey Mary Ann Bickford Casey ’52 Marilyn and Victor Cassella Larysa and Matthew Cassella Carolyn and Richard Cavallaro Carol Ann Bradburn Celella ’72 and Scott Celella Lida and William Chaine Sonali Chakravarti and Jac Mullen Patricia and Val Chamberlain Wick Chambers ’62 * Deceased

REPORT OF GIVING Sue and Dean Chang Annette and Kerwin Charles Honglei Chen and Xing Luo Belinda Chen Carol Cheney Isabel Chenoweth Rupert Chinatamani Sowmya Mahalingam and Sankar Chinnugounder Christine Won and Hyung Chun Mary Beth Claflin Annie Clark Annie Clark ’76 June and Rob ’68 Clark Sandra and Rodney Clark Constance Clement ’62 Barbara and Samuel ’65 Clement Richard and Virginia Close Edward Coady ’05 Christopher Cobb Elise Cobb ’14 Leslie Virostek and John Cobb Rachel Cohen Ronald Coleman ’04 Anna Collins Emily Wang and Daniel Colón-Ramos James Comer Viviana and Michael Conner Aléwa Cooper and Markell Parker Maria Cooper Erica Corbin Sarah and Hugh Corley Jennifer Rosenberg and Todd Cort Catherine Cox Dorothy Osborne and William Cox Cristina Brunet and Joseph Craft

Amy Cohn Crawford ’90 and David Crawford Rebecca and Frederick ’59 Crosby Roseline and Douglas ’55 Crowley Cindy Crusto Tina Gray Cunningham and John Cunningham JoAnn Hong-Curtis and Jeptha Curtis Catherine Smith Cuthell ’68 and David Cuthell Jessica Lee and Ferenc Czeyda-Pommersheim Li Qin and Feng Dai Calvin Hill Day Care Center Leslie Carmin and Enrique De La Cruz Katie and Jonathan De Vries Ximena Benavides and Patrick Dean Michele Deaver Amanda and Stuart DeCew Sarah DeCew Annie Delgado Tracy and Bob Demarest Christine Janis and John Deming ’66 Zeynep and Engin Deniz Jane and Bill Dennett Hamita Sachar and Ohm Deshpande Wendy Beetlestone and John Detre ’74 Shari Birnbaum and William DeVane ’84 Melanie and Michael DeVito Sanford DeVoe Cristina Rodriguez and Aaron Dhir Deborah and Paul Di Capua Yaminette Diaz Linhart ’99 and David Linhart Karen Miller Dibblee ’68 and Thomas Dibblee

UNDERSTANDING THE TERMS Annually, the Foote Fund supplements tuition income. Foote Fund dollars support academic and extracurricular programs, faculty salaries, financial assistance — virtually every part of the school’s operating budget. Without the Foote Fund, Foote’s budget would not balance, and we would have to reduce offerings to our students or raise tuition to make up the difference. The Foote Fund is an annual effort, beginning July 1 and ending June 30 every year. Parent and alumni volunteers reach out to encourage the Foote community to contribute. Foundation and corporate grant applications are strengthened when we can report high participation figures from our parent body. Endowment is critical to a healthy school. Endowed funds are invested with the goal of providing a stable, sustainable source of annual income. Interest from endowed funds supports critical goals in perpetuity. The National Association of Independent Schools recommends that an independent school maintain an endowment equal to its operating budget.

Olivia Dickey ’08 Andrea Silber and Phil Dickey Nancy and Elliot Dickson Melissa and Rick Dickson Amanda and Ray Diffley Marta Janosi and Chris Dinescu Verdi DiSesa ’64 Judy Ditner and Benjamin Tiven Susan and Kenneth Dobuler Doft Family Diane and Kenneth Donohue Chase Douglas ’14 Elizabeth Daley Draghi ’77 and Gary Draghi Laura Ferry and Justin Driver Evan Drutman ’79 Jeanne Dube Laurie and C. Dary Dunham Nancy and W. Lee ’55 Dunham Anne Dunn Frank Dziedzic Eileen and Andy Eder Julia Simon-Kerr and Florian Ederer Elizabeth DeVane Edminster ’47 and David Edminster Cathy Edwards and Michael Wishnie Dana Eisenstat Samia Naaim and Adnane Elarabi Roseline and Douglas ’55 Crowley Jennifer and Grant Elliott Dana Karwas and Lindsay Elliott Portia Elmer Chris and Kenneth Ely Paul Epply-Schmidt Eliza Erlacher ’19 Sheiba Feizizadeh and Amir Esmailpour Mary Estabrook Nichole Mangiagli and Tomas Estevez Eleanor Evins John Ewell ’57 Frank Alberino and Brian Fagan Eleanor Warren Faller ’62 and Jack Faller Novick Family Dylan Farrell ’11 Susan Farricielli Emily and Christopher Fasano Catharine Barclay Fender ’64 Elizabeth and Niall Ferguson Ferraro Family Nadia and Andrew Fisher Ashley Fitton ’91 and Robert Vitari Foote Prints | 59

REPORT OF GIVING Elizabeth Collins Fitton and Peter ’89 Fitton Edith Flagg Kathy and Mike Flanagan Daniel Fleschner ’94 Tonikay Fletcher Tyrrell and Thomas ’82 Fontana Joy and Brin Ford Ifeoma Nwokoye and James Forman Pam Fortin Candace and Burvée Franz Alexandra Frederick ’76 Betsy Angeletti and John Freidah Courtney Cupples and Rodrigo Frias Barry Fulton Suet Yin Fung Timothy Gabbard ’05 Grace and Tristram ’57 Gaillard Sophie Gangloff ’21 Jenette and Noah Ganter Adelyn Garcia ’15 Noelia Garcia ’19 Anna and Bryan Garsten Andrew Gee ’16 Silvia Pluecken Gee and Richard Gee Kristin Geenty and N. Brice Shipley Toddie and Christopher Getman* Ângela and Fernando Giannella Barbara Gibson Danielle Ginnetti Valentina Greco and Antonio Giraldez Cara McNelly Given and Michael McNelly Susan Baserga and Peter Glazer Amira Gohara Kyra Goldstein ’12 Caroline and Andrew Golschneider Shelley Goodstine and Jose Gomez Khadija Gurnah and Amin Gonzalez Rebecca Good and Manuel Rivera Tia and Matthew Goodwin Victoria and Colin Gordon Janet and A. Reynolds ’47 Gordon Judy and Simon Gore-Grimes Felicia Gotta Paula Zimbrean and Adrian Gozar Rashana and Darnell Graham Maria and Charles Granquist Elayah Grant Stephanie Dillon Grate Avery Grauer ’87 and Josh Watsky Janie Merkel and Jonathan Grauer ’85 60 | Foote Prints

Linda Brenner and Tony Green Annie Berman Greenstein ’96 and Seth Greenstein Birke and James Gregg Jennifer Griffiths Terrell Grimes Shaili and Kushal Gupta Anne Brooks Gwaltney ’72 and Thomas Gwaltney Lloyd Hall ’07 Kimiko Ishiguro and Bret Halpern Kasia Lipska and Jake Halpern Cara and Robert Hames Pat Hames Alayna Stone and Alva Hanson Poppy Hanson ’18 Dorothea and Robert Harper-Mangels Ryan Harrington and Vatche Simonian Rebekah Sturges and Jack Harris Myra and Andrew Harris Timothy T. and Kathleen Harris Alexander Harrison ’16 Deadra Hart and Frederick Kennedy Sandra and Charles Hawkins Jennifer and John Hay Reina Maruyama and Karsten Heeger Nancy Heitz Emily Paley Henick Lana and Juri ’93 Henley-Cohn Sandra and William ’60 Henning Heather Henry Elise and David Hergan Brook Hersey ’74 and Alexander DeLuca Lee Anne and Peter ’73 Hicks John Hill ’95 Jane Osgood and Frederick Hilles ’52 Alison and William Hinkle John Holder ’76 HOMA Pump Technology Sally Hopfner Carla and Robert Horwitz Arthur Howe ’68 Caitlin Simon and Gregory Huber Judith Hull ’63 and Dennis McFadden Angie Hurlbut and Andrew Nyhart Maria Nagy and Albert Iaroi Roger Ibbotson Ngozi and Nkem Ikekpeazu Alison and Christopher Illick Avlin and Suguru Imaeda Simina and Costin Ionescu

Frances Irvine and Andrew McLaren Ben Irzyk Jeremy Irzyk ’14 Jordana Irzyk ’14 Carol Isaacs Chun-yi Sun and Paul Ivancic Prachie Narain and Aaron Jackson Elaine and Herrick ’54 Jackson Astha Chichra and Abhishek Jaiswal Louise Bluhm Jeanne ’54 and Robert Jeanne Priscilla Jencks Mary Barnett and David Jenkins Robin Jenkins ’82 Rebecca Stern Johns ’96 Michael Johnson Edward Johnson ’54 Holly Johnson ’81 Kathleen Johnson Preethi Varghese-Joseph and George Joseph Susana Smetana and Peter Kagan ’83 Nancy Ely Kales ’55 and William Kales Michael Kane Julianne and Titus Kaphar Laura Karlen Bahija Saadoun and Hamid Kassem Katz Family Susan and Jonathan Katz Özler and Ege Kayaarasi Susan and Chris Keegan Britton Keeshan and Campbell Stewart Lynn Keeshan Suzanne Kelley Hayley and Bryan Kelly Michelle and Todd Kennedy Pamela and Gyanprakash Ketwaroo Linda Keul Henley Shikha and Amit Khandelwal June Rhee and Sang-Hyun Kim Amy Justice and Joseph King Robert King Lynn Leong and Yiming King Courtney and Tammron Jay Kleeman ’81 Alex Klein Alexandra Daum and Alexander Kleiner ’00 Diana and Fred Kleiner Kristin and Thomas Kligerman ’72 Elisabeth Sacco Klock ’98 Finnegan Knight ’21 * Deceased

REPORT OF GIVING Meghan and George Knight Elinor and Matthew Kotchen Lissa Sugeng and Michael Krauss Kreitler Family Allison and Charles Kreitler Abigail Kruger ’20 Benjamin Kruger ’22 Christine Kim and Douglas Kysar Jill Lacy Deborah and David Laliberte Margaret and Richard Lamere Johana and Andres Lamprea Kirsti and John Langbein Chin-Chin Chen and Campbell Langdon ’76 Helen Lankenau Jack Lapides ’12 Natalie Lapides ’08 Kathryn and Thomas Larsen Elizabeth and Miles Lasater Sheila Lavey Anne LaVin ’78 and Jon Rochlis Jennifer LaVin ’81 Peggy LaVin Deborah Freedman and Ben Ledbetter Emma Ledbetter ’03 Lucie Ledbetter ’08 Skye Lee Erika Krick and Nicholas Lehmann ’90 Elizabeth Leighton ’80 and Benjamin Jones Sonja Lengnick Molly LeVan Amy and Jonathan ’87 Levin Elizabeth and Daniel Levy Siddhartha Lewis-Hayre ’15 Naomi Libby Georgia Crowley Lieber ’88 and Matt Lieber ’85 Cynthia Albert and Lawrence Link Margah and Tom Lips Bonnie and Kevin Liston Samantha and Timothy Liston Megan Craig and Nicholas Lloyd Karen and William Longa Judah and Francisco Lopez Noni Lopez Katharine Lorimer ’97 and Austin Mixsell Linda Lorimer and Charles Ellis Jennifer Lucarelli and Michael Apatow Kathy Lufler Tara and Francis Lyons

Tiffany MacKinnel ’08 and Odell McNair Christina MacLean Colin Maher Mary Maher Mona Gohara and Kiran Makam Whitney Rogers Malkiel and Jonathan Malkiel ’87 Carole and Robert Mangels Laura and Zachary Martinez Lauren Martini and Matthew Mendelsohn Samuel Mason ’18 Karla Matheny and Mark Landow Michelle and Charles Matouk Ming Thompson and Daniel Mattingly Kristi and Kevin Mattingly Ginger Stevens May ’96 and Stephen May Linda Mayes Donna Rehm-McCabe and Mike McCabe Melissa and Timothy McCormack Michele and Jesse McCray Dalton Cox McCurdy ’96 and Brian McCurdy Rita McDougald-Campbell Patience McDowell ’75 Elizabeth Donius and Kenneth McGill Katherine McKenzie and Craig Crews Tara and James McPartland Aurora Farewell and Santiago Mejia ’95 Elizabeth Mello and Jessica Leiser Richard Menning Madeleine Merkle-Ward ’20 Victoria Metaxas Heidi Meyers Matthew Meyers Ying Luo and Mingchao Mi Leilei Teng and Sheng Miao Marquelle Middleton ’99 Karen and Morty Milberg Michael Milburn Jennifer Milikowsky ’02 Nicole Eldredge and Matthew Milikowsky ’95 Sharon and Daniel Milikowsky Andrea Miller ’97 and Juan Rengifo-Miller Deborah Miller Kyle Miller Sandra Frawley and Perry Miller ’58 Marsha and York ’64 Miller Anna McGaw-Mobarak and Ahmed Mobarak Sherry and Steve Moffitt

Eileen and Bill Moncrief Julie Moore Karen Orzack-Moore and Daniel Moore Deborah and David Moore Frances Moore Carol Morelli Sarah and Harvey Morse Lucio Moscarini ’15 Marsha and Ira Moses Samuel Mottley Christopher Mudry ’19 Duffy and Eric Mudry Melanie Crowley Mullan ’84 and Peter Mullan Charlotte and Charles Murphy Colleen and Michael Murphy Kate Brubacher and Grayson Murphy ’95 John Murphy Eliza and Minor Myers Jennie Bailey Nally ’88 and Ryan Nally Tina Newman and Adam Naples Joan and Michael Nast Mary Tomayko and Kumar Navaratnam Zhiqi Qiu and Andrew Neitzke Greta Nettleton ’72 and Rex Lalire Marv Neuman Peter Neuman ’80 Fransheska Rosado and Donell Newkirk Elena and Nicholas Niejelow Barbara and William Nordhaus Jane Whittlesey North ’45 and A. Frederick North Patricia Fiorito Oakes ’60 Jared O'Hare ’15 Judy and Kevin O'Hare Emily and Jeremy Oldfield Kiara Clemons and Landon Osborn ’04 Mary and Robert Outtrim Mary Paglia Christine and John Pakutka Diane Palmeri and Albert Rossini Catherine and Christophe Pamelard Deborah Johnson and Joseph Paolillo Julia Paolillo ’07 Patricia Peter and Henry Park Kunyong Kim and Kyungseo Park Myungsook Park Julia Parker Anoli Borad and Abhijit Patel Zehra and Huned Patwa Evelyn Pearson ’16 Foote Prints | 61

REPORT OF GIVING Hilary Getman Pearson and Erik Pearson Melissa Castleman and Jordan Peccia Elizabeth Welch ’79 and Gary Peck Ann Baker Pepe and Gregory Pepe Mary Pepe Stephanie Aoife West and Keith Perez Veronica Saurett and Pablo Perez Sara and Nick Perkins Laura and Frank Perrine* Sonah and Edward Perry John Persse ’73 Catherine Petraiuolo ’83 E. Anthony Petrelli ’53 Marion and Richard ’57 Petrelli William Phillippe Anna Blanding and Garfield Pilliner Aaron Pine Laurel and Keith Pisani Judith Chevalier and Steven Podos Aimee DeBarbieri Poirier ’92 and Noel Poirier Stefanie Markovits and Ben Polak Carol and Wesley Poling Jane and Mauro Politi Marla Geha and Matthew Polly Jennifer and Jeffrey Possick ’89 Carroll and Stanley Possick Christina and Jason Price Kathy and George Priest Donna and David Pruett Caroline Woodman Quarrier ’62 and Hugh Quarrier Josephine and Richard Queen Ellen Shuman and Douglas Rae Kendra Raguckas Ayesha Ramachandran and Marta Figlerowicz Carol Miller Rand ’57 and Laurance Rand Meredith Mira and William Rankin Jennifer and Andrew Rapkin Betsy Ratner Anli Raymond ’15 Dorleen and James Reidy Karen and Brigg Reilley Deborah Rhoads Claire Richards ’76 and Mitchell Berkson Sandy and James Righter Mark Righter ’80 Barbara Riley Marcus Rivera Annette and Kurt Roberts 62 | Foote Prints

Alexis Willoughby-Robinson and Steven Robinson Logan Milliken and Peter Rogers Patricia Abbenante and Camilo Romero Priscilla Reynolds Roosevelt ’55 Trevor and Charles Rosenthal Susan and Donald ’62 Ross Heyden and Nicholas ’64 Rostow Bernadette Huang and Geert Rouwenhorst Diane and Harvey Ruben Cindy Rumsey Jeannie and Ian Rumsey Brian Rutledge Anne Sa'adah ’69 and William Baldwin June Sachs Naomi and Shin Sakurabayashi Mary Garber-Saleh and Faisal Saleh Robert Sandine Gregory Santini Kathleen Santomasso and Jason Gordon Carolyn and Clarence Sasaki John Sasaki ’87 Robert Saulsbury Shoko and Mitsuaki Sawano Gregory Sawyer ’86 McKinne Dunn and Todd Schlachter Lily Schneider ’11 Amy Marx and Robert Schonberger Elissa Schpero ’92 and David Garlick Lynne and Mark Schpero Sarah and Jamison Scott Barbara and Peter ’57 Setlow Mariah Sage Seymour and Bruce Seymour Charlotte and Kameron Shahid Hilary Shank-Kuhl ’68 and Andrzej Kuhl Marion Sharp Chloe and Matthew Shaw Susan Clark Shaw Amy and Colin Sheehan Viraj and Hansal Sheth Mary Sanders and Mark Shifman Seunghee Ko and Jiwoong Shin Alexandra Shor and John Bianchi Claire Shubik-Richards ’88 and Seth Richards-Shubik Wendy Silverman Bradley Simon David Sklar Nicole and Charles Slabaugh Arietta Slade Kelly and Benjamin Small

Meghan Anderson and Charles Smart Harriette Smith Leah and Alexander Smith Meg McDowell Smith ’69 and Whit Smith Roger Smith ’75 Deanna and Mitchell Smooke Sandra and Henry Snow Brenda Carter and Adam Solomon Jeffrey Solomon-Markam LLP Laura Davis and David Soper Shontel and Emmanuel Sorrells Musa Speranza and Joseph Shin Harmony Clement Spongberg ’60 Laura and James Stanley Karen and M. Dennis Stephens Summer Turner and Marcus Stern ’75 Joni and Jeffrey Stone Katherine and Kenneth Stone John Stratton ’54 Christi Straub Rebecca and Gordon Streeter R. Lee Stump Jane and Jim Sturgeon Marilynn and Thomas ’62 Sturgess Amy Stephens Sudmyer ’89 and Jeff Sudmyer Sarah Slattery and Tyrone Sullivan Heather Lipkind and Jason Sunshine Nina Horowitz and Richard Sussman Curtis Sutro ’73 Sutton Family Erin Sweeney ’02 Shannon Sweeney ’00 and Tyson Seely Whitney Sweeney Laurie and Andrew Sweet Liz and Leslie Swenson Katharine Swibold ’75 and Jordan Becker SongKeng Teoh and Yingjia Tan Julia Wallace Taussig ’37 Karen Wang and Christopher Teng Denise and Don Terry Mary and Louis Theodore Sumi and Sunil Thomas Karin Ouchida and Jack Thompson Phebe Thorne ’55 Jesenia Knipping and Che Tiernan Maryam Chohan and Kaiser Toosy Laura and Leland ’68 Torrence Lisa Farrel Totman ’56 and David Totman Elizabeth Orsini and Kerry Triffin ’58 Anne Hunt Tritz ’45 * Deceased

REPORT OF GIVING Christopher Tunnard ’63 Cary Twichell ’76 and David Parr Anna Marie and Ralph Valente Michael Valente Alisa and Ronald Vanacore Catherine and Michael Velez Lauren Seltzer and Jared Verrillo Stephen Victor Sarah and Carlos Vidal Erika Villa Taryn Villano ’83 and Philip Corso Wendy Walden Robin Walker Sterling and David Sterling Dawn and Scott Walsh Annie Walton-Teter ’84 Annie Wareck ’85 Rachel Doft and John Wareck ’84 Elizabeth Warner Sheila and Lawrence Wartel Denie and Frank Weil Marjorie Weinstein-Kowal Melissa Barak Weiss and Brett Weiss George Welch ’73 Caleb Wertenbaker ’88 Lynda West Andria and Moshay West Rebekah and Alexander Westphal Elizabeth Peard Wettach ’05 Christine Ko and Peter Whang Mary Amatruda Wheeler Owen ’48 Susan and Jeffrey White Elizabeth and James Whitney Edward Whittemore Whyte Family Barbara Rockenbach and Daniel Wilderman Susan Page Wildridge and Trey Wildridge Marisa Ferraro and Steffen Wilhelm Virginia and John Wilkinson Marie Wilkinson ’79 and Cyril Christo Elizabeth and Steven Wilkinson Portia Elmer MacDougall and Roderick Williams MacDougall Cindy Williams Megan Williams Phil Williams Tiffany Williams Pam and Buck Wilson Robert Wing ’53 Jinx Wingard Robert Withers

Wenyan and Derek Witkowsky John Witt Alyssa Greenwald and Edward Wittenstein Vicki and Andy Wittenstein Alexandra and Mark Wittner Carol Wittner and Howard Weiner Robin Woerner ’04 Carla Wheeler and John Wolfenden Katherine Wolfgang ’75 and Jonathan Krant Heydeh Payami and William Wolfgang ’68 Louisa Lombard and Graeme Wood Yolanda Ezekiel Woods ’70 Harriet Calhoun Wrenn ’43 and James Wrenn Iris and Barry Wu Vivian Kuan and Pei-Tse Wu ’82 Louise Wu Mai Wu ’84 and John Apicella Brian Wysolmerski ’07 Caroline Hendel and John Wysolmerski Rosamund Zander and Hansjoerg Wyss Zhirong Jiang and Zhiqun Xi Yue Suo and Yong Xiong Yanbin Liu and Yang Yang Kim Yap and Andrew Lewandowski Iain York Malachai York ’19 Sylvia Thayer and J. Philip Zaeder Alexandra and Andre Zagmout Pat and John Zandy Heather and J E Fredrik Zetterberg Ning Sun and Hongyu Zhao Peihua Gu and Jiangbing Zhou Li Lin and Jidong Zhou Andrew Zielinski Jennifer and Bernard Zielinski Amanda and Richard Zubek

MATCHING COMPANIES Alexion Pharmaceuticals Caterpillar Foundation Cornerstone Research Insurance Services Office, Inc New York Life Foundation T. Rowe Price The Hartford UBS

GIVING DAY DONORS Anonymous Shyoko Honiden and Aryeh Abeles

Jody Abzug and Jim Irzyk Sheila Abzug Annie Ducmanis Adams and Jim Adams Barbara Kinder and Joseph Adams Shirin and Ron Adelman Qamar Al Tameemi ’22 Kathryn Alderman Ruth Coffey and Sunil Amrith Lara Anderson Kyeen and Richard Andersson Meredith Andrews and Fritz Horstman Stephanie and Mark Anestis Kristine Anthis Anne and Gordon Armour Tywanna Johnson Michal and Ran Assaf Antony Astmann ’73 Nicki Dakis and George Atwood Roderick Atwood ’19 Kayleigh Axon Michelle Baez Lynne Banta and Javier Garcia Christine Wilmer Barkus ’69 and Paul Barkus Lee Vorderer and Bob Bass Emily and Walden Bass Barbara Currier Bell ’55 Anne Watkins and David Berkowitz Chay and Richard Bershtein Joan Bigwood ’75 James Bigwood ’68 and Jay Cha Kavitha Bindra Pamela Westerfield Bingham ’78 and Arthur Bingham Morley and Fred Bland Natalie Wilmer Blenk ’62 and Peter Blenk Abe and Gail Boms Kaitlyn and Tristan Botelho Hania Deriche and Walid Bouchakour Monique Rainford and Chester Bourne Claire Bowern and William Hawkins Michelle and Kossouth ’87 Bradford Jennifer Jackson Breitling ’91 and Matthew Breitling Emily and Dean Brenner Keri Brenner Alison Moncrief Bromage and Andy Bromage Ginny Bromage Anne Brownstein ’78 Jamie and Benjamin Bruce Foote Prints | 63

REPORT OF GIVING Noah Messing Rachelle and Derek Byron Alison and Adam Cady Mary Beth and Andrew Calderoni Cecile Fromont and Grant Calderwood Maria Casasnovas and Lorenzo Caliendo Joseph Camilleri Magdalena and Carmine Capasso Amy Caplan ’88 and Spencer Grimes Lauren and Mike Caplan Francine and Robert Caplan Margaret Bluhm Carey ’59 and Tobe Carey Linda Hamilton Carr ’42 and Don Carr Marilyn and Victor Cassella Lida and William Chaine Sonali Chakravarti and Jac Mullen Annette and Kerwin Charles Isabel Chenoweth Rupert Chinatamani Sowmya Mahalingam and Sankar Chinnugounder Mary Beth Claflin Annie Clark ’76 June and Rob ’68 Clark Constance Clement ’62 Elise Cobb ’14 Anna Collins Emily Wang and Daniel Colón-Ramos Viviana and Michael Conner Aléwa Cooper and Markell Parker Maria Cooper Sarah and Hugh Corley Jennifer Rosenberg and Todd Cort Dorothy Osborne and William Cox Amy Cohn Crawford ’90 and David Crawford Rebecca and Frederick ’59 Crosby Roseline Crowley and Douglas Crowley ’55 Cindy Crusto Tina Gray Cunningham and John Cunningham Jessica Lee and Ferenc Czeyda-Pommersheim Katie and Jonathan De Vries Ximena Benavides and Patrick Dean Annie Delgado Christine Janis and John Deming ’66 Melanie and Michael DeVito Yaminette Diaz Linhart ’99 and David Linhart 64 | Foote Prints

Karen Miller Dibblee ’68 and Thomas Dibblee Olivia Dickey ’08 Nancy and Elliot Dickson Amanda and Ray Diffley Marta Janosi and Chris Dinescu Verdi DiSesa ’64 Judy Ditner and Benjamin Tiven Susan and Kenneth Dobuler Elizabeth Daley Draghi ’77 and Gary Draghi Laura Ferry and Justin Driver Samia Naaim and Adnane Elarabi Jennifer and Grant Elliott Portia Elmer Sheiba Feizizadeh and Amir Esmailpour Nichole Mangiagli and Tomas Estevez Eleanor Evins Frank Alberino and Brian Fagan Emily and Christopher Fasano Nadia and Andrew Fisher Ashley Fitton ’91 and Robert Vitari Elizabeth Collins Fitton and Peter ’89 Fitton Edith Flagg Kathy and Mike Flanagan Daniel Fleschner ’94 Tonikay Fletcher Tyrrell and Thomas ’82 Fontana Joy and Brin Ford Pam Fortin Betsy Angeletti and John Freidah Courtney Cupples and Rodrigo Frias Barry Fulton Suet Yin Fung Timothy Gabbard ’05 Sophie Gangloff ’21 Adelyn Garcia ’15 Noelia Garcia ’19 Andrew Gee ’16 Silvia Pluecken Gee and Richard Gee Kristin Geenty and N. Brice Shipley Danielle Ginnetti Amira Gohara Kyra Goldstein ’12 Caroline and Andrew Golschneider Shelley Goodstine and Jose Gomez Khadija Gurnah and Amin Gonzalez Tia and Matthew Goodwin Felicia Gotta Paula Zimbrean and Adrian Gozar

Stephanie Dillon Grate Avery Grauer ’87 and Josh Watsky Linda Brenner and Tony Green Annie Berman Greenstein ’96 and Seth Greenstein Birke and James Gregg Terrell Grimes Shaili and Kushal Gupta Anne Brooks Gwaltney ’72 and Thomas Gwaltney Lloyd Hall ’07 Cara and Robert Hames Pat Hames Dorothea and Robert Harper-Mangels Ryan Harrington and Vatche Simonian Rebekah Sturges and Jack Harris Myra and Andrew Harris Deadra Hart and Frederick Kennedy Sandra and Charles Hawkins Jennifer and John Hay Reina Maruyama and Karsten Heeger Emily Paley Henick Lana and Juri ’93 Henley-Cohn Sandra and William ’60 Henning Heather Henry Alison and William Hinkle Angie Hurlbut and Andrew Nyhart Maria Nagy and Albert Iaroi Ben Irzyk Jeremy Irzyk ’14 Jordana Irzyk ’14 Chun-yi Sun and Paul Ivancic Prachie Narain and Aaron Jackson Astha Chichra and Abhishek Jaiswal Priscilla Jencks Mary Barnett and David Jenkins Robin Jenkins ’82 Preethi Varghese-Joseph and George Joseph Michael Kane Julianne and Titus Kaphar Laura Karlen Bahija Saadoun and Hamid Kassem Özler and Ege Kayaarasi Susan and Chris Keegan Britton Keeshan and Campbell Stewart Suzanne Kelley Hayley and Bryan Kelly Pamela and Gyanprakash Ketwaroo Shikha and Amit Khandelwal Lynn Leong and Yiming King * Deceased

REPORT OF GIVING Alexandra Daum and Alexander Kleiner ’00 Diana and Fred Kleiner Kristin and Thomas ’72 Kligerman Elisabeth Sacco Klock ’98 Lissa Sugeng and Michael Krauss Abigail Kruger ’20 Benjamin Kruger ’22 Christine Kim and Douglas Kysar Deborah and David Laliberte Margaret and Richard Lamere Johana and Andres Lamprea Jack Lapides ’12 Elizabeth and Miles Lasater Sheila Lavey Jennifer LaVin ’81 Peggy LaVin Lucie Ledbetter ’08 Skye Lee Elizabeth Leighton ’80 and Benjamin Jones Sonja Lengnick Elizabeth and Daniel Levy Naomi Libby Judah and Francisco Lopez Jennifer Lucarelli and Michael Apatow Kathy Lufler Tara and Francis Lyons Tiffany MacKinnel ’08 and Odell McNair Christina MacLean Mona Gohara and Kiran Makam Carole and Robert Mangels Laura and Zachary Martinez Lauren Martini and Matthew Mendelsohn Samuel Mason ’18 Karla Matheny and Mark Landow Michelle and Charles Matouk Kristi and Kevin Mattingly Ginger Stevens May ’96 and Stephen May Donna Rehm-McCabe and Mike McCabe Melissa and Timothy McCormack Elizabeth Donius and Kenneth McGill Tara and James McPartland Aurora Farewell and Santiago Mejia ’95 Elizabeth Mello and Jessica Leiser Madeleine Merkle-Ward ’20 Heidi Meyers Matthew Meyers Ying Luo and Mingchao Mi Leilei Teng and Sheng Miao Marquelle Middleton ’99 Deborah Miller

Sherry and Steve Moffitt Eileen and Bill Moncrief Frances Moore Christopher Mudry ’19 Duffy and Eric Mudry Colleen and Michael Murphy Eliza and Minor Myers Zhiqi Qiu and Andrew Neitzke Greta Nettleton ’72 and Rex Lalire Fransheska Rosado and Donell Newkirk Jared O’Hare ’15 Judy and Kevin O’Hare Emily and Jeremy Oldfield Christine and John Pakutka Diane Palmeri and Albert Rossini Julia Paolillo ’07 Patricia Peter and Henry Park Kunyong Kim and Kyungseo Park Zehra and Huned Patwa Evelyn Pearson ’16 Hilary Getman Pearson and Erik Pearson Stephanie Aoife West and Keith Perez Veronica Saurett and Pablo Perez Sara and Nick Perkins John Persse ’73 Laurel and Keith Pisani Marla Geha and Matthew Polly Caroline Woodman Quarrier ’62 and Hugh Quarrier Kendra Raguckas Ayesha Ramachandran and Marta Figlerowicz Meredith Mira and William Rankin Betsy Ratner Anli Raymond ’15 Karen and Brigg Reilley Deborah Rhoads Annette and Kurt Roberts Alexis Willoughby-Robinson and Steven Robinson Logan Milliken and Peter Rogers Priscilla Reynolds Roosevelt ’55 Trevor and Charles Rosenthal Bernadette Huang and Geert Rouwenhorst Cindy Rumsey Jeannie and Ian Rumsey Brian Rutledge Robert Sandine Kathleen Santomasso and Jason Gordon John Sasaki ’87 Lily Schneider ’11

Amy Marx and Robert Schonberger Elissa Schpero ’92 and David Garlick Sarah and Jamison Scott Mariah Sage Seymour and Bruce Seymour Charlotte and Kameron Shahid Marion Sharp Susan Clark Shaw Amy and Colin Sheehan Seunghee Ko and Jiwoong Shin Bradley Simon Kelly and Benjamin Small Leah and Alexander Smith Roger Smith ’75 Brenda Carter and Adam Solomon Shontel and Emmanuel Sorrells Laura and James Stanley Karen and M. Dennis Stephens Joni and Jeffrey Stone Christi Straub Amy Stephens Sudmyer ’89 and Jeff Sudmyer Sarah Slattery and Tyrone Sullivan Heather Lipkind and Jason Sunshine Sutton Family Shannon Sweeney ’00 and Tyson Seely Whitney Sweeney Laurie and Andrew Sweet SongKeng Teoh and Yingjia Tan Karen Wang and Christopher Teng Denise and Don Terry Sumi and Sunil Thomas Karin Ouchida and Jack Thompson Jesenia Knipping and Che Tiernan ’89 Maryam Chohan and Kaiser Toosy Laura and Leland ’68 Torrence Christopher Tunnard ’63 Anna Marie and Ralph Valente Michael Valente Alisa and Ronald Vanacore Catherine and Michael Velez Lauren Seltzer and Jared Verrillo Sarah and Carlos Vidal Erika Villa Taryn Villano ’83 and Philip Corso Wendy Walden Robin Walker Sterling and David Sterling Dawn and Scott Walsh Annie Walton-Teter ’84 Melissa Barak Weiss and Brett Weiss George Welch ’73 Andria and Moshay West Foote Prints | 65

REPORT OF GIVING Rebekah and Alexander Westphal Elizabeth Peard Wettach ’05 Edward Whittemore Barbara Rockenbach and Daniel Wilderman Susan Page Wildridge and Trey Wildridge Marisa Ferraro and Steffen Wilhelm Virginia and John Wilkinson Marie Wilkinson ’79 and Cyril Christo Portia Elmer MacDougall and Roderick Williams MacDougall Cindy Williams Megan Williams Tiffany Williams Robert Withers Wenyan and Derek Witkowsky Alexandra and Mark Wittner Robin Woerner ’04 Heydeh Payami and William Wolfgang ’68 Louisa Lombard and Graeme Wood Mai Wu ’84 and John Apicella Rosamund Zander and Hansjoerg Wyss Yue Suo and Yong Xiong Malachai York ’19 Alexandra and Andre Zagmout Heather and J E Fredrik Zetterberg Jennifer and Bernard Zielinski Amanda and Richard Zubek

8TH GRADE FAREWELL GIFT Heba Abbas and Amaar Al-Hayder Stephanie and Mark Anestis Shana and Yassine Benzinane Anne Watkins and David Berkowitz Chay and Richard Bershtein Sarah Netter Boone ’89 and Andrew Boone Jamie and Benjamin Bruce Cecile Fromont and Grant Calderwood Magdalena and Carmine Capasso Li Qin and Feng Dai Zeynep and Engin Deniz Ifeoma Nwokoye and James Forman Jenette and Noah Ganter Anna and Bryan Garsten Judy and Simon Gore-Grimes Shaili and Kushal Gupta Kasia Lipska and Jake Halpern Caitlin Simon and Gregory Huber Ngozi and Nkem Ikekpeazu 66 | Foote Prints

Simina and Costin Ionescu Julianne and Titus Kaphar Allison and Charles Kreitler Tara and James McPartland Elena and Nicholas Niejelow Christine and John Pakutka Melissa Castleman and Jordan Peccia Laurel and Keith Pisani Judith Chevalier and Steven Podos Christina and Jason Price Karen and Brigg Reilley Annette and Kurt Roberts Viraj and Hansal Sheth Rebecca and Gordon Streeter Marisa Ferraro and Steffen Wilhelm John Witt

9TH GRADE FAREWELL GIFT Annie Ducmanis Adams and Jim Adams Leslie Carmin and Enrique De La Cruz Ximena Benavides and Patrick Dean Emily and Christopher Fasano Mary Maher Mona Gohara and Kiran Makam Melissa and Timothy McCormack Tina Newman and Adam Naples Aaron Pine Jennifer and Jeffrey Possick ’89 Patricia Abbenante and Camilo Romero Amy and Colin Sheehan Amy Stephens Sudmyer ’89 and Jeff Sudmyer Annie Wareck ’85 Susan and Jeffrey White Iain York

HONORARY GIFTS

In Honor of Jody Abzug Brian Rutledge Christina and Kenneth MacLean In Honor of Lara Anderson, Karla Matheny, Cindy Raymond, Debra Riding, and Julian Schlusberg Preethi Varghese-Joseph and George Joseph In Honor of Anne Baker Pepe Lee Anne and Peter ’73 Hicks In Honor of Amy Caplan ’88 Francine and Robert Caplan Kavitha Bindra

In Honor of Aléwa Cooper Noni Lopez Erica Corbin In Honor of The Deming Family Heyden and Nicholas ’64 Rostow In Honor of Johann Anderson-Dollhopf ’02 and Conrad Anderson-Dollhopf ’07 Marjo Anderson and Mark Dollhopf In Honor of Jessie Drury Joan Bigwood Bigwood Osborn ’75 In Honor of Dawn Farricielli Mary Beth and Andrew Calderoni In Honor of Jennifer Friedman Deborah and Paul Di Capua In Honor of Andrew Gee ’16 Silvia Pluecken Gee and Richard Gee In Honor of Madame Ângela Giannella Jack Lapides ’12 In Honor of Felicia Gotta and Donna Santomasso Shirin and Ron Adelman In Honor of Eleanor and Toli Gurewitsch Annie Walton-Teter ’84 In Honor of Cara Hames Pat Hames In Honor of Jeremy Irzyk ’14 & Jordana Irzyk ’14 Rikki Abzug In Honor of Linda Johnson Adelyn Garcia ’15 In Honor of Kayla Kowal ’16 Marjorie Weinstein-Kowal In Honor of Jen LaVin ’81 and Anne LaVin ’78 Peggy LaVin In Honor of Roslyn Morrison ’87 Robert Saulsbury In Honor of New Haven and Yale Police Departments Shaili and Kushal Gupta In Honor of Hilary Pearson Alison Moncrief Bromage and Andy Bromage In Honor of Frank Perrine Anne Brooks Gwaltney ’72 and Thomas Gwaltney Laurie and C. Dary Dunham In Honor of Laura Perrine Laurie and C. Dary Dunham In Honor of Andrew M. Rivera ’05 Marcus Rivera

REPORT OF GIVING In Honor of Jeannie Rumsey Michael Bergin In Honor of Bob Sandine James Bigwood ’68 and Jay Cha Summer Turner and Marcus Stern ’75 In Honor of Julian Schlusberg Lucie Ledbetter ’08 Priscilla Jencks In Honor of Austin Small ’20 & Heidi Small ’18 Kelly and Benjamin Small In Honor of Adam Solomon Alison Moncrief Bromage and Andy Bromage Noelia Garcia ’19 In Honor of Alan & Margie Starensier Carol Robbins In Honor of Dawn Walsh Rachel Cohen Lynne Banta and Javier Garcia In Honor of Megan Williams Patricia Abbenante and Camilo Romero

MEMORIAL GIFTS

In Memory of Susan Bishop Roseline Crowley and Douglas Crowley ’55 In Memory of Serena Totman Bechtel ’84 Peggy McCarthy Berman and Barry Berman Daniel Berman ’08 Courtney Broadus ’84 Lisa Farrel Totman ’56 and David Totman Susan Page Wildridge and Trey Wildridge In Memory of Deborah Brewster ’64 Catharine Barclay Fender ’64 In Memory of Martha Brochin Susan Canny ’96 In Memory of Margaret Brooks Seeley and Preston ’79 Brooks In Memory of Goga George and Nana Clariss Sutton Family In Memory of Ron Cohen Liz and Leslie Swenson In Memory of Mary Mendenhall Cooley ’57 Rives Fowlkes Carroll ’57 and Richard Carroll

In Memory of Deceased members of The Class of 1964 Heyden and Nicholas ’64 Rostow In Memory of Anna Huntington Deming ’35 Christine Janis and John Deming ’66 In Memory of Huntington Deming ’64 Liz and Leslie Swenson In Memory of William Bert Friday Timothy T. and Kathleen Harris Samuel Mottley In Memory of John Hare ’72 Greta Nettleton ’72 and Rex Lalire In Memory of Margaret Ballou Hitchcock John Ewell ’57 Priscilla Reynolds Roosevelt ’55 In Memory of Dr. Albert D Jenkins, Jr Robin Jenkins ’82 In Memory of Stewart Krinick Elizabeth and Daniel Levy Lisa Farrel Totman ’56 and David Totman In Memory of Christopher Langbein ’94 Kirsti and John Langbein In Memory of Philomena LaViola Phyllis Gwatkin In Memory of Eva Pluecken Silvia Pluecken Gee and Richard Gee In Memory of Rick and Better Shambroom Stephanie and Elon Boms In Memory of Jean Shepler Judith Hull ’63 and Dennis McFadden In Memory of Edward William de Langley Torrence ’08 Laura and Leland ’68 Torrence In Memory of Tanvi and Umi Anoli Borad and Abhijit Patel In Memory of Rex P. Walden Wendy Walden In Memory of Betsy Welch Elizabeth Welch ’79 and Gary Peck G. Harold Welch ’42 In Memory of Caitlin Westerfield Ifeoma Nwokoye and James Forman In Memory of Gene S. Winter Leslie Bogen Grace & Jay Bright Calvin Hill Day Care Center Kenneth Canfield

Christopher Cobb Richard and Virginia Close James Comer Catherine Cox Jeanne Dube Frank Dziedzic Susan Farricielli Nancy Heitz HOMA Pump Technology Carla and Robert Horwitz Robert King Molly LeVan Linda Mayes Katherine McKenzie and Craig Crews Sharon and Daniel Milikowsky Kyle Miller Novick Family Mary and Robert Outtrim Mary Paglia Mary Pepe June Sachs Ellen Shuman and Douglas Rae Arietta Slade Wendy Silverman Laura Davis and David Soper Nina Horowitz and Richard Sussman Lisa Farrel Totman ’56 and David Totman Stephen Victor Phil Williams

CENTENNIAL SOCIETY

The Centennial Society recognizes the generosity of those who have chosen to remember The Foote School in their wills or through a charitable trust, gift annuity, or life insurance plan. Anonymous George Atwood Carole Broadus Caren and Tom Carpenter Suzanne Jackson Cartier ’52 Bob and Mary Beth Congdon Carol Gordon ’53 Betsy and Leonard Grauer John Holder ’76 Frances Irvine and Andrew McLaren Sharon Lynn Kagan Curly and Sandy Lieber Melissa Matthes Victoria and Stephen Murphy Robert Sandine Foote Prints | 67

REPORT OF GIVING John Stratton ’54 Robert Wing ’53

GIFTS TO ENDOWED FUNDS

Benevento Family Scholarship Fund John Benevento Bershtein Family Endowed Fund Chay and Richard Bershtein Martha Brochin Endowed Fund Joseph Camilleri Susan Canny ’96 Penny Snow Centennial Endowment Fund Nicki Dakis and George Atwood Karena Bullock Bailey and Peter Bailey ’91 Matthew Carpenter ’03 Anne Marie Boustani and Marcus Conti Eileen and Andy Eder Jennifer and Alan Friedman Anna and Bryan Garsten Emily and Ryan Oakes Jennifer and Andrew Rapkin Alexandra Shor and John Bianchi Class of 1972 Scholarship Fund Sarah Drury ’72 and Deborah Sherman Class of 1981 Scholarship Fund Danielle Flagg ’81 Fair-Oster Family Scholarship Fund Ray Fair Polly Fiddler Art Fund John Sasaki ’87 Jean G. Lamont Scholarship Fund Thomas Hall LaViola Family Scholarship Fund Jake Rosenthal Phyllis Gwatkin Carol and Michael Kim Hannah Lee Memorial Fund Jennifer and Alan Friedman Amy Sherman and John McCarthy Carol Robbins Levin Endowed Fund for Library materials Mary Murphy ’92 Jonathan Milikowsky Scholarship Fund Janet Madigan and Robert Harrity Sharon and Daniel Milikowsky Solimar Santiago Warner and S. André Warner ’98 Jonathan Milikowsky Technology Fund 68 | Foote Prints

Sharon and Daniel Milikowsky Joya Marks Endowment for Faculty Professional Development Thomas Hall Catherine Petraiuolo ’83 Jean Shepler Miller Endowed Fund Elizabeth Prelinger ’68 and Stephen Messner Margaret Smith ’77 Ann Baker Pepe Endowed Fund for Financial Aid Jay Angeletti Donna and William Batsford Milos Saccio Fund Damijan Saccio ’85 Phyllis Brown Sandine Memorial Scholarship Fund Anne Sa’adah ’69 and William Baldwin Robert Sandine Betsy Welch Scholarship Fund Elizabeth Welch ’79 and Gary Peck Kristen and Barclay ’74 Welch G. Harold Welch ’42

Endowed Funds

In the early 1980s, the board’s Finance Committee recommended the purchase of zero coupon bonds as a strategy to create the school’s endowment. It was an important decision for the school: When the last of the zero coupon bonds matured in 2003, the initial investment of $310,000 had returned $1.6 million. Foote’s endowment now stands at $21 million. A distribution is made annually from interest earned on invested funds.

UNRESTRICTED ENDOWMENT

Bershtein Family Endowed Fund — established in 2016, and named in 2020, as part of Secure Foote Future: the Centennial Campaign by Foote parents Chay and Richard Bershtein in honor of their five children. Bob and Mary Beth Congdon Centennial Endowment Fund — established in 2017 in honor of Foote’s Centennial. Proceeds are used at the discretion of the school’s Board of Directors. Class of 1968 50th Reunion Endowed Fund — established in 2018 by the Class of 1968 in honor of their 50th reunion. Proceeds are used at the discretion of the school’s Board of Directors to support the school’s mission.

S. Prescott Bush Clement Endowed Fund — established in 2007 in honor of S. Prescott Bush Clement ’35. Proceeds are used at the discretion of the school’s Board of Directors.

ENDOWMENT FOR CAMPUS & FACILITIES

Jay Cox Endowment for PPRRSM — established in 2017 to recognize Jay Cox’s dedication to maintaining and developing The Foote School campus and facilities during his three decades as Business Manager.

ENDOWMENT FOR CURRICULUM ENRICHMENT

Friends of Foote Theater Endowment — established in 2002 by David and Deborah Moore to fund costs associated with the outstanding drama program. Jean Shepler Miller Music Fund — established in 2009 by alumni who studied music with Mrs. Shepler during her long career at Foote (1953–1991), to provide support for the school’s Music Department. Jonathan Milikowsky Memorial Technology Fund — created by classmates, family and friends in memory of Jonathan Milikowsky ’98 to provide annual support to the Technology Department, particularly for new technology and innovative uses of technology. Kindergarten and Mixed Age Group Programs Fund — established by the parents of Foote students Aya and Hadi Abu-Alfa in 2010 to support and enrich the Kindergarten and Mixed Age Group programs. Levin Fund — established by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Levin to fund the purchase of books and materials to enrich and extend the collection of the Frank M. Perrine Library. Library Endowment — gifts to endowment for support of the Frank M. Perrine Library. Margaret Brooks Endowed Fund — established in 2010 in memory of Madame Brooks, French teacher at Foote and parent of Preston ’79, Kate ’82 and Nat ’87, to support the school’s Modern Language Department.

REPORT OF GIVING Marian W. Spiro Fund for Science Enrichment — established in honor of Marian Spiro, science teacher at Foote (1970–1989), to enrich and enhance the school’s science programs. Marshall Bartlett and Margaret Wilmer Bartlett ’58 Family Foundation Endowed Technology Fund — established in 2017 with gifts to provide ongoing annual support for technology needs. Martha Brochin Endowed Fund for Library Books — established in 2004 in memory of Martha Brochin, a Foote School parent and much-loved pediatrician. Polly Fiddler Art Fund — established by parents and former students in recognition of Polly Fiddler’s outstanding work as an art teacher at Foote for more than three decades (1978–2009), to support the school’s studio art program.

ENDOWMENT FOR FACULTY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Joya Marks Endowment for Professional Development — created in 2001, and in 2007 named in honor of Joya Marks, Lower School Head (1993–2007), to provide support for professional development opportunities to enrich the lives and work of Foote School teachers. Violet Talbot Endowed Fund — established by parents and faculty in honor of Kindergarten teacher Violet Talbot at the time of her retirement in 2001 to provide support for teacher training and for financial aid for children of color.

ENDOWMENT FOR FINANCIAL AID

Anne Schroeder Vroman Scholarship Fund — created in 2006 by Barent Vroman in memory of his wife, a member of the class of 1946. Benevento Family Scholarship — established in 1987 by the Benevento Family. Stephen Binder ’78 Scholarship Fund — established in 2017 with a specific focus on support for students from the city of New Haven.

Bohen-James Endowed Fund for Financial Aid — established by Foote parents Kim Bohen and Doug James, who served on the Foote Board for a decade. Carol Maoz Endowed Fund for Financial Aid — established in 2020 in honor of Carol’s Maoz’s long commitment to increasing financial aid and diversity at Foote School over her 11-year tenure as Head of School. Carolyn Foundation Endowment — established by generous gifts from The Carolyn Foundation in 1989 and 1998, this fund has grown to over a quarter-million dollars, providing significant annual funding for financial aid for children of color from New Haven. Celentano Scholarship Fund — created in recognition of the many contributions of Freddie Celentano, who worked at Foote as a member of the maintenance staff (1963–1977). Class of 1972 Scholarship Fund — established in 2015 in memory of John Hare ’72 (1958–2015). Class of 1975 Scholarship Fund — established in 2016 by members of the Class of 1975 to mark Foote’s centennial year. Fair-Oster Family Scholarship Fund — established in 2018 by Foote parents Ray Fair and Sharon Oster and their three children (Stephen Fair ’97, Emily Oster ’95 and John Oster ’00) in gratitude for their rewarding and meaningful experiences at the school. Frank M. Perrine Scholarship Fund — established in 1991 in recognition of Frank Perrine’s many contributions to Foote as Headmaster (1967–1992). Frederick L. Holborn Scholarship Fund — established in 2018 by Hanna Holborn Gray ’43 in memory of her brother, Frederick L. Holborn ’41, a professor of American foreign policy. Gene J. Takahashi Scholarship Fund — created in 2010 by Dean Takahashi and Wendy Sharp, Kerry Takahashi ’07 and Kai Takahashi ’09 in honor of Dean’s father. Hannah Lee Memorial Endowed Fund — established in memory of Hannah Lee ’08 (1993–2004), this fund provides annual support for the school’s financial aid program.

Janis Cooley-Jacobs Scholarship Fund — established in 1999 after the death of Foote parent and pediatrician Janis Cooley-Jacobs. Jay Cox Endowment for Financial Aid — established in 2017 in recognition of Jay Cox’s 35-year service to The Foote School as Business Manager and teacher and his dedication and leadership in building a strong financial aid program. Jean and Edward Kirby Endowed Fund — established in 2013 by their son, John T. Kirby ’69, in recognition of their love of the school and the central role it played for three generations of the Kirby family. Jean G. Lamont Endowed Scholarship Fund — established in 2004 in recognition of Jean Lamont’s commitment to diversity and a strong financial aid program during her tenure as Head of School (1992–2004). Jonathan Milikowsky Scholarship Fund — established in 2007 in memory of Jonathan Milikowsky ’98 by his parents, Sharon and Daniel Milikowsky, brother Matthew ’95 and sister Jennifer ’02, the fund provides financial aid for a student in grades 6–9 who demonstrates intellectual curiosity, cheerful engagement with classmates and teachers, kindness, optimism and appreciation and respect for others. LaViola Family Scholarship Fund — established by Philomena and John LaViola in honor of their grandchildren, Alexandra LaViola ’06 and John LaViola ’09. Mandell Family Summer Sabbatical Program — established in 2017 in honor of Madison ’15 and Isabella ’18 to support summer sabbaticals for Foote’s outstanding teachers. Margaret Hitchcock Fund — established in memory of Margaret Ballou Hitchcock, Foote English teacher and head of the Upper School (1931–1957). Martha Babcock Foote Fund — established in memory of the founder and first Headmistress (1916–1935). Orten L. Pengue Jr. Scholarship Fund — created in 2008 by parents and students in honor of Ort Pengue’s many contributions to Foote’s theater program. Foote Prints | 69

REPORT OF GIVING Pasi-Sachdev Family Fund — created in 2005 by the Pasi-Sachdev family to reflect their deep appreciation of the Foote School community. Ann Baker Pepe Endowed Fund for Financial Aid — established in 2018 to honor Ann Baker Pepe’s dedication to the Foote School community over 20 years as Director of Development and Alumni Programs and her steadfast commitment to increasing diversity and strengthening the school’s financial aid program. Phyllis Brown Sandine Memorial Scholarship Fund — established in 2002 by ISIS (Inner-City Scholarships for Independent Schools) in honor of Mrs. Sandine, a Foote parent and longtime friend of the school and an advocate for early childhood education. The fund provides financial aid specifically for New Haven children enrolled at Foote. Simone Brown Fund — established in memory of Simone Brown, Class of 1981, following her death in 1983.

The Betsy Welch Endowed Scholarship Fund — established in 2015 to honor Betsy Welch’s commitment as Director of Admissions (1976–1993) to enrolling students from a broad range of racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. Timothy and Mary P. Doukas Fund — established in 1997 by Mr. and Mrs. John Zandy in memory of Mrs. Zandy’s parents. Vlock Family Endowed Fund — established in 2018 by alum Ted Vlock ’13 in honor of his family.

ENDOWMENT FOR LEARNING SUPPORT Milos Saccio Fund — established in memory of Milos Saccio ’83 (1967–1979), who was a 6th grader at Foote at the time of his death, to provide annual learning support with the intention of helping children reach their full potential.

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RESTRICTED FUNDS The school also appreciates and relies upon the support provided by Restricted Funds. These funds are not endowed — the principal is spent as needed over the years. Classical Book Fund — established in 1996 to honor Latin teacher Carol Ross and used annually to provide library and classroom resources to enrich the study of classical Greece and Rome. Falco School Spirit Fund — established in 2009 to fund campus activities and build a sense of community. Friends of Foote Theater Fund — established in 2002, to provide support for expanded opportunities in educational theater made possible by the construction of the Robert D. Sandine black box theater. Fund for Community Outreach — established in 2012 to provide funding for meaningful community outreach programs offered at Foote in support of the greater New Haven community.

REPORT OF GIVING

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HORIZONS NEWS

A Horizons STRONG Summer! By Rashana Graham, Executive Director “I am Horizons STRONG. I am Self-confident, Thoughtful and Resilient! With an Open-mind, I will Nourish our community and continue to Grow. I am my best me!” This is the Horizons at Foote mantra — the words we carried in our hearts throughout our six weeks of learning, swimming, reading, painting, experimenting, and community building. In early June we received news that the Horizons at Albertus Magnus College program would not run this summer due to resource constraints beyond their control. They were forced to find an alternative to ensure families had a place for their children in summer 2023, and Horizons at Foote stepped up to provide that place. This addition brought our enrollment from 144 to 170, doubling our classes in 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades. Though this expansion hadn't been in our plans, and came with an increased budget and more than a few logistics puzzles, we stepped up in our commitment to the vision all Horizons programs share: a future in which every child thrives. Above all, Horizons summer 2023 was joyful. We nourished students’ bodies, providing them with breakfast, lunch, and a snack every day in part-

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nership with Yale Hospitality. Students swam two to three times a week at the Albertus pool, having fun while learning a life-saving skill. They attended weekly field trips to places like Silverman’s Farm, the Beardsley Zoo, the Discovery Museum, the Kellogg Environmental Center — and stayed cool at Lake Compounce! In addition to experiential academics, our students participated in enrichment classes in yoga, golf, art, cooking, and more. Enrichment is student-driven; when students make choices about their education, they’re more likely to engage in learning and develop new skills and talents they carry with them into the school year. We expanded our middle school “clubs” with documentary filming, magazine design, activist poetry, cooking, steel pan drums, and even more STEAM! Guest educators helped us discover the history of the Amistad, dissect fish, learn to greet each other in Chinese, and code our own websites. Our first Horizons STRONG Music Performance wowed students, families and friends — from kindergarten to middle school, everyone performed their best songs and dances, including our brand new all female rock band. This summer also saw the return of our Mystery Reader program, where board members, community leaders, friends and family read books to our

younger students. Mayor Justin Elicker sang and danced to Pete the Cat’s “I Love My White Shoes” alongside our kindergarten class! (We're also grateful for the Mayor’s support of the New Haven Tutoring Initiative, a citywide initiative to get students extra help with math and reading, which I got to be part of the planning committee for!) This was the biggest Horizons at Foote summer yet, full of new friendships, adventures, and so much more than can fit on one page. We’re grateful to every one of our 90 teachers, staff, interns, volunteers and more who made it possible, including four Horizons parents and five graduates of our summer program on staff! Thank you to everyone, and our students, families, Board, and various friends and partners helping us provide even more students in New Haven with opportunities to build the skills, knowledge and confidence to achieve in school and succeed in life. Horizons at Foote is an academic and enrichment program dedicated to creating opportunities for New Haven public school students from under-resourced communities. It provides a joyful, safe, inspiring learning environment and empowers students to thrive in school and engage in an ever-changing world. Follow @horizonsatfoote on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with exciting news and events!

HORIZONS NEWS

“One strong family lends strength to more. One engaged community can ignite those around it. This is the power of the light we carry.”

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HORIZONS REPORT OF GIVING

Horizons at Foote Report of Giving Anonymous (36) Robert Ackerman Marc Ackers Taher Adenwala Alexander Family Fund Mary Alsop Victor & Laura Altshul Paul & Joanne Bailey William & Donna Batsford Stephen Baumann Richard & Alice Baxter The Beasleys Richard & Marilyn Beattie Warren & Megan Belt Willa Biewald Kavitha Bindra Elizabeth Blaney Patricia Blaney Geofrey & Mary Ann Bonenberger Raahsahn Bowden Alan Bowie Kossouth & Michelle Bradford Kevin & Susie Brandmeyer Jay & Grace Bright Melanie Brigockas Jermaine Brookshire Jr., Esq. Lynn & Jay Brotman Sam & Libba Burke Jeannette Byers Carmen Canales Maria Canales Amy Caplan Adam Solomon & Brenda Carter Pat & Joe Casey Sean Casey & Emelie Kihlstrom David & Marilyn Cataldo Helene Cejas Wick Chambers Jenny Chou Peter & Holly Cimino Annie Clark David & Jean Clark Paula Clark Constance Clement Kevin & Roxanne Coady Ronald Coleman Jr. Debra & David Cook Edward Cooke & Carol Warner Dale Coudert Paige Schwarz Couture Alice Cox William & Dorothy Osborne Cox Peter & Lucy Cox Craig Crews & Katherine McKenzie Douglas & Roseline Crowley Shannon Crowley Tina & John Cunningham 74 | Foote Prints

Hugh & Judy Cuthbertson Deb Dale & Mike O'Keefe Tarek Debira Annie Delgado Luke Demas Bill & Jane Dennett Tim Diemand Ray & Amanda Diffley Victoria DiSesa Akbar Doctor Susan Duffy Paul Duncan David Eaton Susan Ehrenkranz James England Kathleen & Thom Ennen Charles & Catherine Everett Adam Farmerie Christopher & Emily Fasano Erika Faust Julian & Deborah Ferholt Andrew & Polly Fiddler Loren Fields Edith Flagg Terry S. Flagg Clare Flannery The Foote School The Foote School Class of 2023 Bruce Frankel John Palmer Freeman Lynn & Rich Gabbard Lani Gallagher Susan Gallo Dan Galves & Lisa Collins Colin Gardner Ebun Garner Willis & Zandra Gay Frank & Mary Gerlach David & Jessica Gillespie Hillary Glass Steven Glickman Amira Gohara Joseph Gonzalez Katharine Goodbody Lily Goren Rashana Graham William Graustein Karen & Steuart Gray Julien Greco Cynthia Greenleaf Mia Grossman Joann Guay The Hanna Family Kristin Harder Toni Harp Thomas Hartmann-Boyce Debra Hauser

Saylor Heidmann Cheryl Henderson Jeffrey Hickey Harald & Jenny Hille John Leventhal & Beverly Hodgson Glenn Levin & Alexandra Hokin Dana Hokin Stephen & Briane Horner Monica & Adam Horowitz Sidney Horowitz & Gladys Deutsch Molly Hoyle Lauren Hsu Klazinus Rouwenhorst & Bernadette Huang Roger Ibbotson Jeremy Irzyk Jody Abzug & Jim Irzyk Kim Bohen & Doug James Christine Janis Georgia Jensen Katie Jewett Thomas Eisen & Elizabeth Jonas Jolanda Jones Kharim Jones Matthew Kansler Jonathan & Susan Katz Lauren Kee Zenobiya Khambati Mustafa Khokha Salma Khokha Tasneem Khokha Alex Kleiner '00 & Alexandra Daum George & Meghan Knight The Koff Family Bill Kosturko Alan Krauthammer Andrew Kyriakatos Yohannes Lake Deb & David Laliberte Shawn Laliberte Edward Lamont Nick & Jean Lamont Maria Landers Patty Langdon Jack Lapides James & Hannah Leckman Kendall & Rick Leclerc Andrew Leonard & Molleen Theodore Karen Leonard Philip Leonard Molly LeVan Richard & Jane Levin Sara Levine James & Kirsten Levinsohn Lewis G. Schaeneman, III Mary Lewis Sylvia Lipnick

HORIZONS REPORT OF GIVING Arwa Lokhandwalla Carolyn Lokis Ted & Lisa Lovejoy Christina & Kenneth MacLean Trevor Madore Kaye Maggart Katie Magoon Jen & Rob Maier Owen Maier Kiran Makam & Mona Gohara Bruce Mandell Hugh & Nancy Manke Marc & Margaret Mann Evan Marks Scott Marshall Carol Martin Alyson Matthews Kelonda Maull Milda McClain D. McCleary Kristen McCleary Dalton & Brian McCurdy Michael McGarry & Tracy Stone Nancy McGee Kathleen McIntosh John & Karen McKenna Sean McKenna Andrew McLaren & Francie Irvine Julia Merkt John & Carol Merriman Andrew & Susie Metrick Jerome & Roslyn Meyer Ken Harvey & Bruce Meyers Daniel & Sharon Milikowsky David & Susan Millen Gail Mirza Nikhil & Pritha Mittal Henry & Sally Mixsell Alexandra Moellmann William & Julie Moore Frances Moore James & Marcia Morley Sabooh Mubbashar & Kiran Zaman The Mudry Family Charlie & Charlotte Murphy Stephen & Victoria Murphy Rachel Myers Geoffrey & Cheryl Nadzam Barry Nalebuff & Helen Kauder The Nocera Family Judith Normandin Dave & Liz Nowak Gary Nurenberg Robert O'Connor Jack & Karen O'Donnell Colleen Olinski Dave Osborne Bob & Inge Osborne Will Osborne Emily Osterhout

Christophe & Catherine Pamelard Aléwa Cooper & Markell Parker Farzana Pashankar Sarwat Patel Trevor & Libby Peard Gregory Pepe & Ann Baker Pepe Leah Pepe Frank & Laura Perrine John Pescatore & Anne Martin Judith Chevalier & Steven Podos Carol & Wesley Poling Jason & Christina Price Jeremy Quinby Douglas Rae & Ellen Shuman Kevin Reish Barry & Joan Richter Bill Riley & Susan Forster Nancy & Jim Riling Warren Andiman & Marie Robert Denise Robinson Eamon Roche & Sarah Blanton Jim Rogers & Jayne Geiger Sarah Roman Michael Rose David Rosen Margaret Rosenblatt Carol Ross Rebecca Royston Anna Salmini Robert Sandine Michael & Barbara Schaffer Ted & Debra Schaffer Nina Scherago, George, Cara & Parker Jones Schleifer Family Bruce McDermott & Sally Schwartz McDermott Rae Schwarz Jimmy & Barbara Segaloff John & Catherine Seibyl Ed Shanahan Jack Shaw Susan Shaw Thomas Shelford Alexandra Shor D. Ellen Shuman & Douglas Rae Dylan Sielert Kelly Sielert Valerie & William Sielert Muffazal Simba Deepa Singamsetti Cornelia Small Alexis Smith Morgan Smith Dione Sneed Joan & Mel Sokotch Andrew Somosi Harold Spitzer Alan & Margie Starensier J. Richard Lee & Amy Starensier

Barbara & Len Stern Stephen & Ginger May Donald Margulies & Lynn Street Aleeza Strubel Thomas & Phoebe Styron Jeffrey & Amy Sudmyer Tayyab & Maleka Suratwala Alycia Sutor Timothy & Amber Swensen Erik Tesauro Mary Theodore Harold Thompson Paul Thornell Tayler Thorpe Kristen & Wesley Thorpe III Wesley & Anntonie Thorpe, Jr. Allison Titgemeier Mary Tomei Peter Tomei Stephanie & Joe Tomei Eileen Tonry Jennifer Torres David & Lisa Totman Sara Tyler Peter Ulisse Katie & Neema Vaheb Michael Valente Gretchen Vaughn Erika Villa Ralph Villanova & Mary-Kate Gill Hong Vu Charles & Dinny Wakerley Trakia Walker Margaret Walters John Carlson & Zenta Walther Anne Wareck Talbot Welles Lynda & Brian West Sandy & Dick Whelan Brian & Susan Osborne White Tom White Jim & Betty Whitney John & Virginia Wilkinson Andrew Wilson John Witt Stephen & Rachel Wizner Annie Woodhull Matthew Wyskiel John & Pat Zandy Robert Frank & Raffaella Zanuttini

MEMORIAL GIFTS

In Memory of Avery Silverman Matthew Silverman In Memory of Carol Virostek The Virostek-Cobb Family In Memory of Deborah Holston Selden Edwin Selden In Memory of Edward Torrence John Wysolmerski & Caroline Hendel Foote Prints | 75

HORIZONS REPORT OF GIVING In Memory of Frances Levin William & Deborah Friedman In Memory of Giuseppina on the 7th Anniversary of Her Passing M & W Atallah In Memory of Kathleen Jenkins Ennis Kathleen & Thom Ennen In Memory of Lyn McNaught Andrew McLaren & Francie Irvine In Memory of Missy Gabbard Joseph & Nancy Juliano In Memory of Sharon Oster Ray Fair In Memory of Walter Ariker Diane Ariker

HONORARY GIFTS

In Honor of Ali Hokin Robin Sherman In Honor of Ann Baker Pepe Jaime Perri In Honor of Christina MacLean Anonymous William & Dorothy Osborne Cox Anne Mantia Kelonda Maull Gregory Pepe & Ann Baker Pepe Valerie & William Sielert In Honor of Dody Cox William & Dorothy Osborne Cox Joann Guay William & Daisy Quayle In Honor of Francie Irvine Anonymous Kara Cramsie Deena & Bob Ferrara Carol Grave

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Duby McDowell Eliza McLaren Joan & Mel Sokotch David & Lisa Totman In Honor of Jaime Perri Jack Lapides In Honor of Jean Lamont William & Dorothy Osborne Cox In Honor of Jenny Byers Barbara Kinder & Caitlin Cahow In Honor of Jody Abzug Jane Brody Andrew & Mary Beth Claflin Craig Crews & Katherine McKenzie In Honor of Judith Chevalier Richard & Beverly Chevalier In Honor of Julien & Sophie Gangloff Amy Caplan Francine & Robert Caplan In Honor of Kim Bohen Sara Gottesman Jody Abzug & Jim Irzyk In Honor of Kiran Makam Miriam Gohara In Honor of Kiran Makam's Birthday Kiran Makam & Mona Gohara In Honor of Kossouth Bradford Anonymous Rinaldi Family In Honor of Laura Alsthul Sabooh Mubbashar & Kiran Zaman Bill & Jane Dennett Anna & Bryan Garsten Nick & Jean Lamont Warren Andiman & Marie Robert Scott & Dawn Walsh

In Honor of Laura Altshul & Francie Irvine John & Virginia Wilkinson In Honor of Laura Altshul & Jean Lamont Marc & Margaret Mann In Honor of Lynn Gabbard Cori L. Gabbard In Honor of Rich & Lynn Gabbard Frank & Cathy Vellaccio In Honor of Rashana Graham Christina & Kenneth MacLean In Honor of Rashana Graham, Francie Irvine & Christina MacLean Jody Abzug & Jim Irzyk In Honor of Richard Hokin Glenn Levin & Alexandra Hokin In Honor of Saleena Holder Michael Bergman & Deborah Teason In Honor of Sean Casey Ann & Ken Harrell In Honor of Sue Shaw Anonymous In Honor of The Horizons STRONG Community Anonymous In Honor of The Junior Advisory Committee William & Dorothy Osborne Cox In Honor of Wick Chambers Constance Clement Christina & Kenneth MacLean Caroline & Gerald Mulligan In Honor of Zainab Khokha Huned & Zehra Patwa

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